Mt. Elgon is located 420 kms from Nairobi. Access is via tarmac road to Kitale, branch to murram road then to the Chorlim Gate
ACCESS
* Roads: Mt. Elgon is located 420 kms from Nairobi. Access is via tarmac road to Kitale, branch to murram road then to the Chorlim Gate
* Airstrips: There is one airstrip in the park
PARK GATES
* Chorlim (main gate)
* Kassawai
* Kiptogot
* Kimothon
SIZE / LOCATION
* 196 km2
* On the western border of Kenya with Uganda, in Trans-nzoia District of Rift Valley Province
CLIMATE
* The climate is moist to moderate dry. Annual rainfall is over 1,270mm
SAFARI CARD REQUIRED?
* At present the park does not operate the Safari Card system. Entry is by cash only.
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
* Caves
* Salt Mining Elephants of Kitum Cave
* Spectacular Waterfall
* Game Viewing around the Mountain
* Birdwatching
* Viewing the mountain
WILDLIFE
* Elephant, leopard, giant forest hog, bushbuck, buffalo, duiker, black and white colobus, blue monkeys and golden cat, among others.
* More than 240 bird species in the area, including the African crowned eagle, Ross’ turaco, and red-fronted parrot.
BIRDS
* 340 bird species have been recorded, of which 230 are forest dependant, while 110 are forest specialist.
WHERE TO STAY
* In the park: No lodges or tented campsites in the park at the moment
* KWS Self – Catering Accommodation:
o Koitoboss Guesthouse. Sleeps 6 pax
o Kapkuro Bandas. 4 units each sleeps 3 pax
* Camping Facilities:
o Public Campsites: There are three public campsites namely Nyati, Chorlim and Rongai Campsites
o Special Campsites: Saltlick Special Campsite
ACTIVITY OPTIONS
* Mountain Climbing
* Horse Riding
* Picnicking
* Camping
* Birdwatching
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
* Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight, walking boots, warm clothing, training shoes, socks, sandals and gaiters. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks.
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