The name Longonot is derived from the maasai word Oloonong'ot, meaning mountain of many spurs or steep ridges. Longonot park covers 52square km most of it being occupied by Mt. Longonot - a young volcano rising to 2,776 meters above sea level. The sides of the mountain is sorrounded by v shapped valleys and ridges.
Due to the nature of the terrain, mount longonot has no roads and visitors hike to the top and rim of the crater.
Location:
Naivasha Riftvalley
Distance from Nairobi:
90km
Size:
52 square km
Climatic Conditions:
Hot and dry
Major attractions:
Volcano and crater forest, scenic landscape, views of lake Naivasha and the great rift valley.
Access:
Road: park is accessible via road from Nairobi.
Accommodation:
There is currently no accomodation in the park but a wide range of accomodation is available in nearby Naivasha.
Best time to Visit:
All year Round
Activities:
Finest Vies of Lake Naivasha and the great riftvalley
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