Mount Elgon National Park

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:
  • Koitoboss Guesthouse. Sleeps 6 pax
  • Kapkuro Bandas. 4 units each sleeps 3 pax
• Camping Facilities:
  • Public Campsites: There are three public campsites namely Nyati, Chorlim and Rongai Campsites
  • 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.