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over the shores of Lake Naivasha, at 2886 metres this massive dormant
volcano dominates the landscape for miles around.
The brooding hulk of the Mountain is lined with spectacular fissures and
laval canyons. As you climb these slopes, you pass through herds of
grazing game as spectacular views of the Rift Valley and Naivasha unfold
below.
Its vast crater is an awesome sight, the jagged edge surrounding a broad
expanse of vegetation. Geothermal steam trickles upwards from the walls,
while buffalo and other game make their way across the crater floor.
A climb up Mount Longonot is an ideal day trip from either Nairobi or
Naivasha.
(For more information on this area see the Naivasha section under
Lakes
Getting there: Main road access to
Mt Longonot is from the lower escarpment road between Nairobi and
Naivasha. There is a marked gate. Accessing Longonot requires private
transport. There is a secure parking area at the park gate. There is an
airstrip in Naivasha, servicing charter flights.
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