The Mount Elgon volcano Mount Elgon's crater is over 3 miles in diameter! The fertile soil on its hillsides enables the growth of an abundance of vegetation. © Philippe Bourseiller - Hoa Qui
Mount Elgon, in the east, near the border with Kenya, reaches an altitude of 14,177 ft and is one of the world's largest extinct volcanoes. From Mount Elgon you can see the beautiful Sipi waterfalls which are a pleasant and romantic place for visitors.