Climb Mount Elgon
Climb Mount Elgon in known as Elgon Mountains National Park in Eastern Uganda that borders with Kenya. 6 Days Climbing Elgon is the alternative for the 7 days Elgon hiking tour to the Elgon Mountains with experts from Rwenzori expeditions the leading tour operator that offers mountaineering tours and adventures within East Africa.
Best time to Visit Mount Elgon National Park
Mount Elgon National park is accessed all time , all months and rwenzori expeditions runs tours throughout the year, and the most recommended best time to visit the park is during the dry months of June- August and however the rain seasons are November to December. Like the Rwenzori Mountains , even Mount Elgon is open throughout the year.
Destination to Explore
Mount Elgon National Park is located north east of Lake Victoria at 140 kilometers (87 mi) covering an area of 1,279 square kilometers (494 sq mi) on the border of Kenya and Uganda. On this adventure you will be exploring the Ugandan side that is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority the statutory body responsible for the conservation of National Parks and game reserves.
The Elgon Mountains plays an important role in the preservation of the Water and its acts as the catchment area for Nzoia River, which flows to Lake Victoria, and for the Turkwel River , which flows into Lake Turkana in Kenya.
Vegetation of Elgon Mount
The Mount Elgon slopes is rich in variety of vegetation ranging from montane forest to high open moorland studded with the giant lobelia, groundsel and heather plants.
The Elgon Mountains National Park vegetation varies with vary in elevation and as you hike into the different heights , you will see different vegetation covers.
- The Lush Montane Forest (2000m-2500m): The forest is of the dry, highland evergreen type and includes over 100 species as well as epiphytic orchids, ferns and trailing lianas.
- Mixed Bamboo and Podocapus Zone (3000m-3500m): Together with the forest contain the highest biodiversity on the mountain.
- Heath Zone (3000m-3500m): is characterized by dense scrub, brilliant wildflowers
- Moorland Zone (3500m-4321m): Boasts of the highest number of endemic plants species on the mountain. The open moorland grassland is dotted with clusters of peculiar Giant grounded.
Things to See as You Hike Mount Elgon
As you proceed with your climbing Adventure in the Mount Elgon National Park , you will sport various wildlife animals like Elephants, buffalo, small antelope and duiker in the lower slopes.
Primates like the forest monkeys, which include the black-and-white colobus, blue monkey, red-tailed monkey and other bird species as its reported that it has over 144 bird species within the Mountain Elgon.
Trip Summary of 6 Days Climb Mountain Elgon
Day 1: Transfer to Mbale - Elgon Mountains National Park
Day 2: Gate to Sasa River Camp
Day 3: Sasa River Camp to Mude Cave Camp
Day 4: Mude Cave Camp to Wagagai Peak
Day 5: Mude Cave Camp to Sasa River Camp
Day 6: Sasa River Camp to Budadiri Gate & Transfer to Kampala
Activities
Mount Elgon Climbing
