Mount Longonot National Park

Rising from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith is the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot. A unique feature is the thick forest that lies within the crater of the mountain. The crater rim also provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley all the way to Lake Naivasha. Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include buffaloes, elands, lion, leopard, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe and Grant’s gazelles.

Park Activities: Biking, Game viewing, Hiking, Rock climbing, Lake Naivasha view, Walking.

The Park size: 52 sq Km

Climate: Temperature ranges from 20-300 c and rainfall from 200mm – 700 mm

When to go: All year round

What to take with you:

Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight.

Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebook

Attractions:

Extinct volcano and crater forest, Scenic Landscape, Views of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley.

The park is a paradise for birds of prey

Accommodation: Oloongonot Campsite

Entry Fees: 

Citizen - Adult Kes 300 & Child Kes 215 

Non- Resident - Adult $26 & Child $17

Contact: 

Hotline: 0774 337 577

Email: longonotnp@kws.go.ke