Mount Longonot
Kenya, 60 kilometers northwest of Nairobi.
Description:
The highest point of Mount Longonot is at 2,777 meters or 9,000 feet. By mountaineering standards, this is not a very high peak. Longonot is a volcano that last erupted in 1860. Any tourist can conquer its peak, the best time to climb is January, February, June - September. However, this walk is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems. The mountain offers a magnificent view of the Great Rift Valley with its reserves and lakes.
The volcano owes its name to the Maasai people. From their language, this word translates as “cool ridges”. A national park of the same name has been created around the mountain, the nature of which is protected by the Kenya Wildlife Service.