Located on the border of Kenya and Uganda, 140 km North East of Lake Victoria, M. Elgon National Park is uniquely split down the middle by the Kenyan-Ugandan border. The mountain is a water catchment for the Nzoia River which flows to Lake Victoria and for the Turkwel River which flows into Lake Turkana.

Wildlife

  • Mammals

Elephants and buffalo can be found on the lower slopes. The park is also home to a variety of small antelope, black-and-white colobus monkey, blue monkey and red-tailed monkey. 

  • Birds

Mount Elgon is home to at least 144 bird species. Of particular interest are Jackson’s francolin, the eastern bronze-naped pigeon, Hartlaub’s turaco, the Tacazze sunbird and the endangered lammergeier.

Activity 

Vehicle circuits leading to animal viewing areas, the caves and Koitoboss peak.

Self-guided walking trails

Hiking to Endebess Bluff and Koitoboss Peak

Primate and bird watching

Cave explorations

Camping photography

Best time to visit

 All year round

What to take with you

Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks