Exclusive African Safaris

Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcano that first erupted more than 24 million years ago. With the largest surface area of any extinct volcano in the world (50 km by 80 km), Mount Elgon is the fourth highest mountain in Eastern Africa, with the second highest peak in Uganda being the Wagagai Peak at 4321m. Mount Elgon contains the largest intact caldera, a collapsed crater covering over 40 kms at the top of the mountain, surrounded by a series of rugged peaks. While ascending Mount Elgon’s enchanting slopes, you will pass through dense montane forest and mixed bamboo belts teeming with bird life. You will then enter the fascinating heath and moor land zones containing several interesting endemic plant species such as giant lobelia and groundsels. Wildlife enthusiasts will be pleased to spot primates such as Black- and- White Colobus Monkey, Blue Monkey and hundreds of fascinating bird species, including Golden Winged Tucazze, sun birds, Ross’ and Hartlaub’s Turaco, Black, White Casqued and Crowned Hornbills, the endangered Lammergeier and the Jackson’s Francolin which is found nowhere else in Uganda. If you are particularly observant you can also see buffalo and hyena.