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Located on the Kenya-Uganda border, Mt Elgon is the second highest volcanic mountain in Kenya (second only to Mt Kenya), elevating at 4,321 meters (14,176 feet). Its highest peak Wagagai (4,321 meters) lies in Uganda, while Lower Elgon (4,310 m), Koitoboss (4,038 m) and Endebess Bluff (2,563) are in Kenya. An extinct volcano, Mt Elgon offers excellent trekking routes, full of breathtaking scenery and amazing flora and fauna. Its crater, which is approximately 8 km in diameter, is one of the largest intact calderas in the world. The mountain also has many warm geothermal springs and waterfalls, and caves, decorated with ancient cave paintings.
Mt Elgon attracts thousands of trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts from all round the world. Trekking through lush forests and broad moorlands up to the peaks promises a rewarding experience for visitors, as the region offers plenty of attractions. Large herds of Elephants cross through the caves to deep into the mountain each night, offering an unforgettable sight to visitors. Mount Elgon National Park, covering an area of approximately 169 sq. km., shelters a wide variety of wildlife including buffalos, elephants, leopards, bushbuck, black and white colobus monkeys, gazelles, and hundreds of exotic bird species. The park also has leopards, but these rather shy animals are difficult to track in the thick forest. Once on the top, you can enjoy paradise like scenery of surroundings below.
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