Kenya Western Kenya

Mount Elgon National Park

Ancient shield volcano straddling Kenya and Uganda, with elephant caves and caldera trekking.

Country

Kenya

Region

Western Kenya

Best time

June–October

About Mount Elgon National Park

Mt Elgon's massive caldera is one of the largest in the world. Kitum Cave is famous for its salt-licking elephants that tunnel deep into the mountainside. Trek to the 4,321m Wagagai summit on the Ugandan side or the Kenyan Koitoboss summit.

Highlights

  • Kitum Cave salt-licking elephants
  • Koitoboss summit
  • World's largest caldera
  • Mountain flora

Best time to visit

June–October

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