Mt. Elgon National Park is about 100 Kilometers from Eldoret town and 120km from Kakamega Town. The park is about 26 kilometers northwest of Kitale.
The mountainous park has many cliffs, caves, waterfalls, gorges, hot springs and, of course, some amazing mountain peaks for visitors to enjoy, in addition to the wildlife.
The wild and remote location of this national park offers excellent viewing of African animals found in Kenya. There are over 400 elephants plus buffalo, leopards, the colobus and blue monkeys (a protected species), hogs, waterbucks and various species of antelope.
There are also three nature trails that lead to both the caves and Elephant Bluff. You will also find breathtaking views of the park from Endebass Bluff.
The park is also home to at least 240 different species of birds, including the cinnamon-chested bee-eater, Hartlaub’s turaco and redheaded parrot.
Elephant Salt Licks; The Mountain has a number of large caves that can be explored by visitors but one of the more fascinating aspects of the caves is the Elephant, and Buffalo, that walk to the caves at night to lick the salt from the walls. They do this as a nutritional supplement. One of the caves, Kitum, stretches almost 200 meters into Mount Elgon and it is believed that the salt-licking Elephants and other animals have contributed over time in the expansion of the cave
Rock paintings can be found in one of the caves.
Hiking level: Beginners to Intermediate
Rates: From 4500/$100
Inclusion
- Entrance charges
- Round transport from Kakamega
- Hiking snacks
- Drinking water
- Services of an experienced guide
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