Mount Longonot National Park
Derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot meaning mountains of many spurs and ridges, Mt. Longonot National Park covers an area of 52sq km, most of it being occupied by the mountain. The flanks of this volcanic mountain have beautiful V-shaped valleys and ridges while the stony soils have little vegetation. The crater has an impenetrable forest and due to the nature of the terrain, Mt. Longonot has no roads and as such, visitors have to hike up and go round the rim of the crater to fully experience the sheer adventure of the great outdoors.
By Road: The park is accessible from Nairobi 90 km on the Nairobi - Nakuru highway.
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MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Special Services/Activities:
Security/Guided tour per guide:
Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours
Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours
Vehivle Charge per Hour:
No. of Seats KSH.
Less than 6 seats 300
6-12 seats 1,030
13-24seats 2,585
25-44 seats 4,050
45 seats and above 5,000
Wildlife
Buffalos, Gazelles, Impala and girrafe
Climate
Temperature ranges from 20-300 c and rainfall from 200mm – 700 mm
Park Size
52 sq. Km
What to take with you
Personal effects, clean drinking water, food, and camping equipment if the visitor intends to stay overnight in the camp.
Also important are; Cameras, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant, first aid kit, sunglasses and appropriate hiking and mountaineering gear.
The beautifully sprawling volcano and crater forest coupled with the scenic landscape views of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley are most definitely one of the greatest attractions and experiences Mt. Longonot has to offer. Major wildlife attractions include buffaloes, elands, lion, leopard, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe and Grant’s gazelles. The park is also a paradise for birds of prey.
While Mt. Longonot National Park doesn’t offer any accommodation options, visitors keen on staying overnight after a hike up the mountain can opt to go all out and indulge in a camping expedition.
Camping:
Public Campsite:
- Oloongonot
For this category standard amenities are provided; water, toilet/bathroom and kitchen area. Public campsites do not require prior booking.
Special Campsites:(both inside the crater)
- Nyati campsite
- Green campsite
For this category, only camping grounds are provided. The visitor has to reserve the special campsite well in advance for exclusive use. Visitors have to bring with them personal effects, drinking water, source of fire and kitchen utensils.
*Prevailing camping rates apply per person per day for both special and public campsites including other park charges.
Email: mtlongonotnp@gmail.com
Phone: +254 774 337 577/+254 775 669 398
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