Kitum Cave, Natural cave in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya
The cave extends 200 meters into Mount Elgon, featuring walls enriched with mineral deposits that attract numerous animal species throughout the year.
Scientists discovered in the 1980s that the cave housed Egyptian fruit bats carrying the Marburg virus, leading to extensive research operations.
Local Sabaot people incorporate stories about the cave and its elephant inhabitants into their traditional narratives and community teachings.
Visitors require proper hiking equipment and guides to navigate the trails leading to the cave entrance from the Mount Elgon National Park base.
Elephants actively shape the cave structure by breaking off pieces of the mineral-rich walls with their tusks, creating distinct patterns.
Location: Kitale
Length: 200 m
GPS coordinates: 1.04914,34.58020
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:15
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