Longido

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Longido is a small village north of Arusha in Tanzania and south of the town of Namanga, on the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is primarily Maasai but includes other East African tribes as well.

Some shops on the main road running through Longido. Mount Longido can be seen behind, however the peak isn't visible from here.
Some shops on the main road running through Longido. Mount Longido can be seen behind, however the peak isn't visible from here.

It is at the foot of Mount Longido which can be climbed in one and a half days.

Longido includes some basic accommodation (guest houses), restaurants, bars and general stores. There is also a police station there, several churches and a primary and secondary school. The only electricity in the village is by private generator.


Coordinates: 2°44′S, 36°41′E

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