Kenya's Western Kenya
Mt. Elgon
Towering above Northwestern Kenya, Mt. Elgon and its surrounding landscapes is one of the most beautiful and undiscovered treasures in the country. Straddling the Ugandan border, find the scenic peaks of Mt. Elgon and its wealth of colorful birds, the primary draw for visitors familiar with this fertile region.
However, do not forgo the numerous gems that wait on its outskirts. Discover the prickly euphorbias and castlelike termite mounds of the scenically lush Kerio Valley, arguably a competitor to the neighboring Great Rift Valley in terms of beauty, or venture to the elusive World’s End, the highest point on the picturesque Elgeyo Escarpment, the training ground for some of the world’s finest long distance runners. Or, delve into Mt. Elgon’s most delightful highlight, its people.
