Situated in Tanzania, Mountain Longido has an approximate elevation of 2,637 meters above sea level. It is situated close to the Kenyan border in the Longido district of Arusha.
Hiking to the mountain’s summit is possible from the Longido region, where the main trail begins.
The climb may be completed in a single day, however most hikers prefer to spend the night on the mountain to take in the scenery before continuing on to the peak the following day.
Mount Longido, acclimatization for Mount Kilimanjaro
Mountain Longido and the Mountain Meru are adjacent to the Kilimanjaro Mountain. Being that these are smaller mountains, one could opt to first hike these as a practice to hike the Kilimanjaro.
They are very good options to acclimatize. This mountain will also bring you closer to the Masai people who have unique life styles that you ought to check out.
The mountain is about 80 kilometers north of the city of Arusha on the Kenya Tanzania boarder of Namanga.
Although the hiking usually only takes a single day, it is possible to spend an additional day on the mountain before reaching the peak. There are roughly three hours of descent and five hours of ascent. All of this, however, depends on how quickly you adjust.
The climb can be a little difficult, and the Mountain Longido is quite steep. You will reach an elevation of roughly 1300 meters above sea level in about 7 kilometers.
The terrain is rocky, dirty, and overgrown.
There aren’t any significant drops or exposed locations, but there are a few places where you’ll need to be cautious.
So for people that can take in the heat, dust and the wrath of the shrubs, then you are good. You will find no difficulty while here.
Where is the Mount Longido Located?
It is situated close to the Kenyan border in the Longido district of Arusha. About 80 kilometers to the north of Arusha is where the peak is located.
Basically, the drive takes two hours. There is less traffic and the road is somewhat smooth. However, it is recommended that you use a 4X4 vehicle for your trip because the area experiences year-round rainfall, which can make the road untidy.
It’s best to travel in the dry season although even then, there is no guarantee that it will not rain. The dry season comes during the months of December to February and Mid June to September.
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