Located along Kenya’s boarder with Uganda, Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcano having a number of caves, which should not by any chance be missed out on exploration.
It is made up of two caves; the Khitum cave which is famous for gathering elephant herds which move deeper into the cave to get access to the salt leaks within the mountain and the Elkony caves with ancient cave paintings within their walls.
Along the mountainside, are other attractions like the thick forest as well as the hot springs, which you will see on your tour to Kenya.

Other mountains of Kenya, which you can explore while on your Kenya tour include the Shimba hills, Loroghi hills, Chyulu hills, Taita hills as well as the Western highlands.

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Mt Elgon:
This is the second highest mountain in Kenya after Mt. Kenya. It’s location is on border between Kenya and Uganda, and it’s elevation is 14176 feet i.e. 4321 meters.
Wagagai, which is at 4321 meters, is it’s highest peak and is situated in Uganda, a nearby country. On the other hand, Kenya contains Koitoboss at 4038 meters, Endebess bluff at 2563 meters and the Lower Elgon, which is at 4310 meters.

Head for Mt. Elgon, an extinct volcano and discover perfect trekking routes having in plenty, fascinating scenery as well as awesome animal and plant life.
In the world, Mt. Elgon’s crater, which in approximation has a diameter of 8km, is considered to be among those, which are the largest intact Calderas.
Caves, well decorated with ancient cave paintings as well as plenty of warm geothermal waterfalls and springs, are some of other spectacular attractions that can be found at this mountain.

Travellers as well as wildlife enthusiasts from the world over in thousands of numbers are greatly attracted by Mt. Elgon. Visitors will be amazed at the many attractions, which will be seen while trekking through the lush forests and broad moorlands up to the peaks.

The sight of large Elephant herds crossing through the caves to the deeper part of the mountain is simply exquisite and truly amazing to the visitors.
Mt. Elgon National Park is home to many animal species like elephants, black and white Colobus monkeys, bush back, gazelles, buffaloes and a lot of exotic birds on it’s coverage of 169sq km.
Other animals are leopards, which are quite hard to tress in the thick forest, reason being, they are shy.
You can enjoy paradise-like scenery of surroundings below, once you get to the top.
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