History still confirms that Mountain Elgon is an extinct volcano that first erupted more than 24 million years ago hence resulting into well conserved national park with lots of wildlife habitats and challenging hikes. Visitors can explore the forest, see the elephant caves and also enjoy biking, hiking, and they enjoy the nature wonders of the eighth highest mountain in Africa. Lying on the border between Kenya and Uganda, Mount Elgon is said to have the largest surface area of any extinct .However, if hiking is your adventure, make sure you plan your Uganda safari vacation with a visit to this amazing park.