At the top, which is 2,300 metres above sea level, there is a tall signpost erected by the Rotary Club showing directions and distances in kilometres to several places in the world. Such as Rome 5997, Tokyo 10,988, Mombasa 579, Cape Town 4,186, London 6,924, New York 12,360 and Evanstone 13,687.The Menengai Crater holds a wealth of rare bird species and quite some mammals.
Dik-dik, Duiker, Hyena, Baboons and some limited numbers of cat species are found in the Crater. Most of the mammals found in Menengai Crater are nocturnal. Mostly after rains you will be able to see geothermal geezers. These steam jets are caused by water going down the trenches and come in to contact with the hot surfaces below the volcanic floor.
