Mount Elgon National Park

Mount Elgon National Park

Located in Eastern Uganda on the Uganda-Kenya border Mount Elgon is the oldest and largest solitary, volcanic mountain in East Africa. At 4,000km, Mt. Elgon has the largest volcanic base in the world with an 80km in diameter, There are 3 main hiking trails that can be used to summit the mountain at Wagagai Peak.  Many hikers are keen to climb Mount Elgon as you don't need any special equipment to reach the top. But once you get to the top, remember to spend some time exploring the vast 40km² caldera.
Mount Elgon National Park is home to over 300 species of birds, including the endangered Lammergeyer.