MountElgonNationalPark

Mount Elgon is among the oldest and largest volcanic mountains in East Africa, its eroded caldera now ranking among the biggest intact examples anywhere in the world, wide enough that its full scale is difficult to appreciate except from the rim itself after a multi-day trek. Most visitors encounter the mountain at a smaller scale via Sipi Falls, a set of three waterfalls cascading down the lower slopes through coffee-growing country that has become a popular base for day hikes, abseiling and simply enjoying the views over the eastern Ugandan plains. Higher up, the mountain passes through distinct bamboo, heath and moorland zones similar to other East African peaks, with caves on its lower reaches that local communities have used for shelter and ritual purposes for generations. It receives a fraction of the visitors that Uganda’s gorilla parks do, making it a genuinely quiet trekking option for those with the time for a multi-day ascent.

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Safari Packages in Mount Elgon National Park