Mountain
Elgon is considered to have the largest surface areas in the world or
among the volcanoes in the whole world; it has also got many cliffs
which have always attracted many Uganda safaris, this has helped in increasing the revenues of the country hence developing the tourism sector.
The Caldera has got many
caves, waterfalls and gorges which are notable with the romantic Sipi
falls; this caldera covers 40 square km at the top of mountain Elgon,
this place is frequently visited by tourists on the safaris since it was named after the Elgeyo tribe, which lived in the huge caves on one side of mountain.
Mountain
climbing on Mountain Elgon is an alternative and better than any
climbing done in East Africa, this is because it’s easier to access
throughout the year, it’s also less congested and it has got many
attractions which are enjoyed by the tourists who come for safari visits to Uganda. The place has got good climate and a lower elevation and also the tourists to climb the peaks don’t require any equipments or special experience.
There
are attractions found at Mountain Elgon and these include; the sasa
trail which is the shortest but toughest route to the mountain peaks.
This trail helps the tourists to traverse the community land and also to
explore the Bamasaba farming settlements and the culture, this trail
has greatly attracted many safari tours to Uganda which has helped in the development of the tourism sector.
The
Sipi trail is also a great tourist attraction and it’s done at Kapkwai
forest exploration centre. It’s considered to be the longest trail to
the peaks, passing through the north western mountain side through the
tutum cave in order to enter the caldera and also reach Wagagai peak.
The trail has also got falls commonly known as the sipi falls and these
have attracted many safaris to Uganda hence increasing visitor numbers.
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