'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 visable 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.