Mt. Elgon

Mark your calendars for a Mashujaa weekend trip to Mt. Elgon National Park, a shield volcano in the Rift Valley that straddles the Kenya/Uganda border. The summit (caldera) consists of five peaks between 4150 and 4320m. The hike up takes us through montane forest, heath and moorland, in one of the most biodiverse parts of Kenya. We’re still sketching out  the details, but possible activities include:

• Summiting Sudek (4302m), the highest point on the Kenyan side
• Circumnavigating the peaks
• Soaking in the hotsprings
• Exploring the elephant-carved caves
• Learning about local land issues and the history of the region
• Joining up with the Mountain Club of Uganda
• Birding
• Botanizing in the unique afro-alpine zone

We plan to leave first thing on Thursday morning, so that we can hit the trail in the afternoon. After two full days on the mountain, we’ll head back to Nairobi on Sunday.

Park fees are 300/= citizens; 600/= residents; $26 non-residents

If you’re interested to join, contact Christine: lamannaca@gmail.com and/or Vytas: vytas315@gmail.com