Place · Eastern
Mount Elgon National Park
An ancient extinct volcano on the Kenyan border with one of the world's largest intact calderas.
Mount Elgon National Park
Overview
- Area
- 1,121 km²
- Highest point
- Wagagai Peak, 4,321 m
Why visit
Mount Elgon first erupted about 24 million years ago. Its 4,000 km² base is the largest of any volcano on Earth, and at the top a 40 km² caldera is one of the largest intact craters anywhere.
When to visit
UWA says Mount Elgon can be climbed year-round. The drier, more enjoyable periods are June to August and December to March.
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Things to do
What happens
Hikes reach Wagagai Peak and cross the caldera. The park has over 300 bird species, including the lammergeyer and Jackson's francolin. The Bagisu hold the Imbalu circumcision ceremony, tied to the mountain, in even-numbered years.
Before you go
Good to know
Check current trail conditions with UWA before travelling.
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