is 26 km from Kitale town.  The Park extends up the mountain through forest, then moorlands, to the rim of the volcanic caldera. Several peaks can be climbed from there, including Koitobos and Sudek.

They inhabit the thick Elgon forests and are much smaller than their cousins of the plains (savanna).

These self-service bandas are located inside the Chorlim Gate, Mt. Elgon NP. They are very convenient for visitors who wish to spend 2 or more days on the mountain.

This huge podo tree is one of several giants in the Mount Elgon forest. You can try to find out how many people are needed to encircle it.