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Mountain
Elgon National Park:
Mountain Elgon is a 4,321m high
extinct Volcano which in prehistoric times stood taller than
Kilimanjaro today. Although the mountain straddles the Kenya boarder,
its loftiest peak, wagagai, lies within Uganda side. Elgon is an
Important watershed, and its slopes support a rich variety of
altitudinal vegetation zones ranging from montane forest to high open
moorland studded with the other-worldly giant lobelia and groundsel
plants.
Spectacular scenery is the main
attraction for hikers on this oft-neglected and relatively undemanding
mountain, but there is also a variety of forest monkeys and small
antelopes, along with elephants and buffalos. A Checklist topping 300
species of birds includes many bird species not recorded elsewhere in
Uganda. Other attractions include the ancient Cave paintings close to
the trailhead at Budadiri, and spectacular caves and hot springs within
the crater.
Mountaineering:
At Mount Elgon National Park,
mountaineering can be experienced on this volcanic mountain which is
also the 4th highest mountain in East Africa, located in the eastern
part of Uganda on the border with Kenya. The park boundaries contain
1147 Sq. km of mountain.Most of this area is
covered with typical afro-montane vegetation, complete with giant
groundsels and bamboo forest. Many travelers find Mt. Elgon an exciting
alternative to some of the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. It
has many of the same attractions, with milder climate and lower
elevation. Climbing the peaks requires no special equipment or
technical climbing experience. It is possible to summit the mountain in
as little as three days, but slightly longer visit will permit a more
thorough exploration of all Mt. Elgon has to offer . Day walks from
Budadiri or within the Mountain Elgon Forest Exploration Center;
Welworth visiting is the famous sipi falls.
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