🌄✨ Discover the Sacred Beauty of Mount Elgon! ✨🌄 Nestled between Kenya and Uganda, Mount Elgon is more than just a mountain, it’s a sacred site for the local Sabaot people, who treasure its ancient secrets and stunning landscapes. 💚 Did you know that Mt. Elgon is a sacred site where many leaders were coronated? 🤔 Here are some fun facts to get you planning your adventure after the Kapkugo Festival: 🦣 Home to Salt-Mining Elephants: Yep, you read that right! Elephants venture into deep caves like Kitum to mine for salt with their tusks – a truly unique wildlife experience. 🌋 Ancient Volcano: It’s one of East Africa’s oldest and largest volcanoes, measuring a massive 80 kilometers across! 🌿 Rare Wildlife & Unique Plants: Encounter rare animals, giant lobelias, and unique ecosystems as you explore its trails. 💧 Vital Water Source: This mountain feeds rivers that sustain surrounding communities and ecosystems. 🏔️ Climate Adventure: Journey through rainforest, bamboo forests, and alpine moorland as you ascend! Explore the wonder of Mount Elgon and get ready to be amazed! Experience Mt.Elgon through the Kapkugo Festival happening on 5th, 6th & 7th December at Kapsokwony. #VisitKenya #ExploreEastAfrica #MtElgonAdventures #KenyaTourism #KapkugoFestival #KalenjinCulture - @kapkugo_festival