MOUNT LONGONOT

Mount Longonot gets its name from its physical features - the Maasai word oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges".

Mount Longonot National Park is one of the many fascinating, yet least visited, attractions of Kenya. Located in the Lake Naivasha region it is dominated by Mount Longonot itself. This stratovolcano, last thought to have erupted in the 1860's, is 2776 m above sea level.

There are no lodge accommodation facilities in the park itself but Naivasha town and surrounds has a range of options. Mount Longonot National Park is also easily accessible from Nairobi (90 Kms) on a tarmac road.

The main attractions of the park include the extinct volcano and crater forest and the views of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley. It is also a great destination for birding - and in particular birds of prey.

The journey from Nairobi to Naivasha takes about 2 hours for 90kms, and from Naivasha town to the Mount Longonot gate, it's an additional 20-30 minutes.

The mountain is habitant of various wildlife species include plain zebras, giraffes, Thomson's gazelles, elands, bushbucks and hartebeests among other species.

Mount Longonot is known for its hiking trails. The main trail is a loop that goes around the rim of the crater and can take about 4-5 hours to complete. The trail can be steep in some sections, so it's advisable to wear comfortable hiking shoes and carry enough water

Mount Longonot offers breathtaking views of the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, and the surrounding in general.It is well known for hiking, birdwatching and nature walks. The weather on Mount Longonot can be unpredictable, so it's a good idea to check the weather forecast before your trip and dress accordingly.

After a very long hiking and tiredness,lake naivasha sopa resort is just a 13km that is 30minutes drive, offers you with an accommodation where you can relax yourself as you have your meal.

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