This national park is among the national parks that are least visited in Kenya, yet it is among the most fascinating national parks in Kenya. The national park has an area of 59 square miles/ 154square kilometers

Mountain Longonot National Park is found in the Lake Naivasha region and got its name from Mountain Longonot, which is found within. This national park. Mountain Longonot is 2776meters and the name Longonot is derived from the Maasai words that mean Steep Ridges or mountain of spurs. On top of this, the park includes. The national park has calderas on top, i.e., the one that measurers 5miles by 7.5 miles located near the top of the mountain. The actual cone of the volcano is topped with another crater that measuring 1.12miles by 1.8km across.

The crater floor is covered with trees, and steam vents can be found along the walls of the crater, too.

Some of the wildlife include buffalo, giraffes, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and zebras, and bird species.

Location of the park.

Mountain Longonot National Park is located in the southwestern region of Kenya.   The national park is found 37.2 kilometers away from Nairobi city

Some of the attractions at mountain Longonot National Park

The crater rim of Mountain Longonot

There exists a perfect and magnificent view of the geothermal steam coming out from several fissures along the crater rim, then the reminder of the energy traps beneath your feet.

Wildlife and Bird existence.

This national park has a selective wildlife view that can be viewed while heading to see other attractions. The animals around the park include Giraffes, Zebras, antelopes, and some baboons.

There are several bird species, mostly within the rift valley, and some of the common species include Verreaux’s eagle and lammergeyer.

Scenery of the park

The national park has volcanic features that offer a good scenic view. Because the side is the Rift Valley, this gives a good-looking view that visitors shouldn’t miss. Lake Naivasha itself within the park has a good view of the mountain Longonot, and all have good views

Activities offered by the Mountain Longonot National Park.

Mountain climbing

For the hikers who are interested in mountain climbing, this could be a chance for you to have the best experience seeing raising and falling range from and to the peak. The hike is so fantastic. During the hike, animals like buffalo, giraffes, baboon and, monkeys, and antelopes are seen. During the hike, Lake Naivasha with a good scene is seen, and many other attractions are seen while on the walk

Bird watching.

Bird watching around Lake Naivasha and near the Rift Valley is popular, though the number of species does not seem to be as high as in other national parks, and some of the species include Verreaux’s eagles and parrots. Lammergeyer and others

Mountain Bike cycling

Because the place is rugged, mountain cycling is very interesting with a well-created circuit trail toward the volcanic features for about 2 kilometers.

There are also other activities like wildlife viewing. The common animals to be viewed include baboons, monkeys, giraffes, and others

Accommodation facilities at the Mount Longonot National Park

Inside the national park there only one accommodation facility though many are around the park

The Olononot campsite, that is located just inside the park entrance along the access road to the crater. This campsite offers a variety of goodies; the tents have flush toilets. There are also other facilities near the town of Naivasha and along the Moi south of the road, i.e., Naivasha Country Club, Mamsade Hotel, and many others.

How to get to mountain Longonot National park

By using the road, the tarmac road from Nairobi, 90 km, then to Longonot village. From the village, it takes 3 hours to 5 and a half hours to the gate of the park

Taking a plane from Jomo Kenyatta National Park or Wilson Airport will take about 30 to 40 minutes, with a distance of 71km.