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1 Day Mount Longonot Climbing

The name Longonot originates from the Masaai word Oloonong'ot, meaning "mountain of steep ridges". In fact, the entire perimeter of the extinct crater is characterized by deep ridges. Mount Longonot is the centre of the small "Mount Longonot National Park". It is a dormant volcano rising 750m above the floor of the Rift Valley.

The most popular excursions at the Park are walks up to and around the crater rim. You should count nearly a full day for this, and it is important to be in good physical condition to attempt this walk. For safety reasons you should be accompanied by a ranger from the park headquarters.

The caldera is circular, over a kilometre in diameter, with steep-sides walls, and you can see some steam jets. Longonot is famous for some special species of birds and other big animals, including buffaloes from a nearby hells gate national park. You can also combine with a visit to the neighboring Hell’s Gate national park.

To reach to the crater rim, count 1 hr and a half from Park entrance. The path around the crater is easy to follow, but in some parts slippery and steep. You should count on a full day for this, and it is important to be in good physical condition to attempt this walk. Sometimes dangerous are the buffalos you can meet in the down part of the way.

Accomodation can be arranged in Naivasha Town.

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