The Elgon is one of the ten National parks of Uganda. It contains fabulous variety of fauna and flora. This setting is home to an impressive range of wildlife, for example, it is home to over 300 species of birds, including the endangered Lammergeyer. The higher slopes are protected by national parks in Uganda and Kenya, creating an extensive trans-boundary conservation area which has been declared a UNESCO Man & Biosphere Reserve
A climb on Mt. Elgon’s deserted moorlands unveils a magnificent and uncluttered wilderness: the ultimate goal on reaching the top of Mt. Elgon is not the final ascent to the 4321m Wagagai Peak, but the descent into the vast 40km² caldera, one of the world’s largest.
There are three main trails to hike to the Mountain summit; The Sasa trailhead at Budadiri, Sipi trailhead at Forest Exploration center-Kapkwai and Piswa trailhead at Kapkwata.
Nature walks in Mount Elgon National Park are an exciting activity experienced via different trails, like the Khauka Cave Trail, Bamboo Trail and Ridge view trail. Along the trail are many primates, birds and rare trees such as Elgon teak and Elgon olive. The most common species are blue monkeys and black and white columbus , the Uganda Kob and a small number of elephants.
Mt. Elgon has highly-unusual caves: Kitum, Ngwarisha, Chepnyalil, and Makingeny. Some other caves are small and are believed to link to Kenya.
Birding in the Park is exciting for birdwatchers with over 300 recorded spicies, and more than 50 Afrotropical highland biome species living here. The Jackson’s Francolin and Black-collared Apalis, you will only find in Mt Elgon National Park. A few random highlights cited by guides in the park include the Moorland Francolin, Moustached Green Tinkerbird and the famous Alpine Chat