Longido

Longido

The tour includes:

1. A nature trail to spot birds
2. A climb to the impressive Longido mountain through a dense natural forest 
3. Walking safari through the Maasai plains and over the slopes of Longido mountain
4. A visit to a traditional Maasai village
5. A tour of historical sites dating back to British colonial times

 

Tour options: 
Half day tour
Longido  is  rich  in  birdlife.  Some  of  the  birds  seen  in  this  area starling  Major,  Red and Yellow Barbet,  Masked Weaver,  Silver Bill  and  Secretary  Bird. A  birdwalk  through  the Maasai  plains  starting  from  the town  of  Longido  to  the bomas  of  OI  Tepesi  allows  you  to see  birds  as  well  as trees  and  plants  used  by  the  locals  to  make  food  and  medicines. Later, visit  a  Maasai  boma  to see the  Maasai  lifestyle.  

Full day Tour

Add  to  th e birdwalk,  a walking  safari  from  OI  Tepesi  to  Kimokouwa  along  a  cattle  trail . Gradually  climb  to  an  altitude  of  1,600m  to  get  panoramic  views  of  Mt.Kilimanjaro  and Mt. Meru.  Descend  to  Kimokouwa's  green  "vallley  of  wells" and  nearby  historic  British  grave. On Wednesdays, you can extend your stay by visiting the bustling and colourful cattle market.
A  new  attraction  is a four day trekking trip -from Longido to the Big Rock and  Kitumbeine, on to  lake Natron.  

Longido mountain climb

Day 1

Walk  to  the  campsite  of  Kimokouwa  and   go  for  the  full  day  tour.

Day 2

Early  next  morning , follow  narrow  footpaths  through  dense  natural  forests  for  three  hours to  reach  the  beautiful  'dawa  ya  supu' or  medicine  soup  viewpoint. Another t wo  hours'  climb   leads  you  to  the  top  of  Longido  mountain  to  enjoy  fantastic  views  of  the other mountains  of   northern  Tanzania.  The descent  back  to  the campsite takes about  three hours. Finish  with  a  meal  with  the  FARAJA  women's  group.
 

 Where to stay

A good number of guest house is currently available within and around the town of Longido. Many more are in pipeline. Camping ground installed with modern toilet facilities is available. Arrangements for camping and hiring equipments and various activities of your interest will be organized by Local Tour Guides or coordination office. An option for staying in a Maasai boma for overnight can be smoothly organized. There are options for several days’ tour in the Maasai land and a long climb of Mount Longido for those doing exercise before trying to conquer the ‘Roof of Africa’ Mount Kilimanjaro.  Fly camping will be the best option.

Tour Guides:

The Local Guides are of the Maasai tribe and will guide you well in English and where necessary sign language will be used. They have good experience in guiding tourists in the area and deep cultural insight.

Various excursions and tours can be booked through Tanzania Tourist Board-Tourist Information Office in Arusha or through your tour operator/travel agent/lodge & Hotel Operator
 Getting there:
Longido is located about 80kms North of Arusha town. Its an hour drive via Arusha Nairobi high way. From the main bus stand in Arusha catch a bus or shared taxi leaving for Namanga and get off at Longido

(Income  f rom tourist visits will be used to improve the primary and secondary school classrooms,teachers' houses and water projects.)  

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