Mount Elgon National Park

Mount Elgon National Park is a national park located approximately one hundred
forty kilometers north East of Lake Victoria.

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Common tree species encountered in the tropical Montane forest are olive Oleahochstetteri, Prunus Africanus, Elgon teak, Podocarpus, cedar, Cordia, Neoboutania, allophyllus tombea and Aningueriaadolfi-friedericii. Click here for details https://t.co/JaurweVyFR #mountelgonpark

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Bird species encountered in Kapkwai Forest Exploration Center include Hartlaub’s Turaco, Lemon Dove, Dusky-Turtle Dove, African Hill Babbler, Alpine Chat, Black-throated Wattle-eye and many others as listed in the link below https://t.co/8PPhABkjlD #kapkwai #kapkwaiforestcenter

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Transboundary hiking can be organized for as a tourist ascends by a Uganda trail and descends in Kenya. Follow the link below for details https://t.co/WUp93KCLpg #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda #mountelgonnationalparkinuganda

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A safari to Mount Elgon is usually tailored with a safari to Kidepo valley national park and a jinja source of the Nile tour towards Mount Elgon. Follow the link below for details https://t.co/WUp93KCdzI #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonpark

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The Forest Exploration Center at Kapkwai is about 13 km from Sipi town. Details are in the link below https://t.co/8PPhABkjlD #kapkwai #kapkwaiforestcenter #kapkwaiforestcenterinmountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris

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Mount Elgon will offer a milder hiking experience just plan your safari. Follow the link for details https://t.co/WUp93KCdzI #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda #mountelgonnationalparkinuganda #mountelgonparkuganda #mountelgon

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The most accessible of Mount Elgon caves are Kapkwai Cave which is near the Forest Exploration Centre, and Khauka Cave on Wanale Ridge. Follow the link for details https://t.co/U3KN0mLa8d
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The heights of Mountain Elgon shouldn't scare you, nature is loving and considerate. Follow the link below for details https://t.co/WUp93KCdzI #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda #mountelgonnationalparkinuganda #mountelgonpark

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Mount Elgon’s slopes are composed of various caves left by moving lava and erosion of soft volcanic deposits that erupted some years back. Follow the link for details https://t.co/U3KN0mLa8d
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The climate of Mountain Elgon is milder making hiking easier. Follow the link below for details https://t.co/WUp93KCdzI #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda #mountelgonnationalparkinuganda #mountelgonparkuganda #mountelgon

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The bamboo merges into open woodland dominated by hagenia abyssinica and African rosewood interspersed with hypericum. Click on this link for details https://t.co/JaurweVyFR #mountelgonnationalparkvegetaion #mountelgonparkvegetaion #vegetationinmountelgonnationalpark

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The highest peak reached on a Uganda safari is 4,321m (14,177ft) above sea level at Wagagai peak. Follow the link below https://t.co/WUp93KCLpg #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda #mountelgonnationalparkinuganda #mountelgonpark

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Simu Gorge was formed by the sheer weight of the water in the caldera cutting two stream beds out of the weak volcanic ash and agglomerate walls. Follow the link for details https://t.co/Wp8L35fCc3 #simugorge #wagagaipeak #mountainelgonpeaks #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgon

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Mount Elgon has favorable peaks for hiking for those who can't take very exhaustive hikes on the steeper and higher slopes of other mountains. Follow this link for details https://t.co/WUp93KCLpg #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda

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Local folklore claims that if you throw a stone into Nabuyonga stream, a thunderstorm will strike before you leave. Click here for details https://t.co/RxY8ZNnOrK #nyabuyongastream #nyabuyongastreaminmountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparlk #mountelgonnationalparksafaris

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The tribe Known as the BaMasaba considers Mount Elgon to be the embodiment of their founding father of the Bagisu, Masaba. Follow this link for details https://t.co/WUp93KCdzI #mountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonnationalparksafaris #mountelgonnationalparkuganda #mountelgonpark

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Viewpoints of the ridge overlook Mbale town, Lakes Kyoga, Bisina and Salisbara, and the rugged mountains in Karamoja region. Click for details https://t.co/RxY8ZNnOrK #nkokonjeruridge #wanaleridge #nkokonjeruridgeinmountelgonnationalpark #mountelgonparknkokonjeruridge #wanalehill