• Lake Naivasha - you can have this option if time allows .
  Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
• Mount Longonot National Park - Mount Longonot day trip hiking Background

With a drive from Nairobi along the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the stunning view of Mount Longonot beckons, barely 60km from of Nairobi. This remarkable colossus dominates the surrounding landscape. The mountain has lava canyons on its steep slopes. There is also a circular caldera over a kilometer in diameter. The mountain is a dormant volcano said to have last erupted in the mid-1800s. The mountain is rises at about 750m above the Great Rift Valley floor and some 2776m above the sea level. There are a number of viewpoints on the highway to this mountain which have become popular stopovers for the motorists drawn by the splendor of this outstanding view.

The entire mountain is a National Park within the jurisdiction of Kenya Wildlife Services. The park is home to a number of wild games, most of which harbor in the thick forest covering the crater floor. Spotting the animals (wildlife) is not guaranteed.

Mount Longonot hiking route description

Hiking on this mountain takes approximately 2 hours from the Park Gate to reach the rim of the crater rim and descent back to the gate. The hike going round the crater rim would mean another two hours, thus the total hike takes approximately 4 hours for the round trip. You might want to include a visit to Lake Naivasha for a sunset boat ride to see hippos before return to Nairobi.

The path up the mountain slope is pretty steep and can get slippery at some points. Thus, hikers need to be reasonably fit to take part on this hike. The magnificent views from the crater rim itself are however worth every painful step and the effort. This day hiking is of moderate difficulty with steep climbing. Terrain has fine dust, with loose gravel in some areas of the hike.

You should bring with you comfortable hiking shoes, light clothing, extra drinking water, snacks and picnic lunch for this Mount Longonot day trip hiking tour.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Driver/guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Entrance fees (approx. 32USD)
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Food and drinks(Available for Purchase)
• Gratuities

The Mt Longonot safari, a single day journey to Mt Longonot park, is situated a mere 60km away from Nairobi. It is a favored destination for hikers and mountain climbers venturing from Nairobi city, and it’s open for visitation any day.

Embodying the fiery volcanic history of the Great Rift Valley, Mountain Longonot is an intriguing dormant volcano presiding over the scenic panorama of the Lake Naivasha region in Kenya. The mountain ascends to 2700m above sea level, standing 750m taller than the surrounding terrain. The Mt Longonot day hike offers adventurists a stimulating and uplifting journey, culminating in some of Kenya’s most exhilarating vistas. So strap on those hiking boots, pack some sunscreen, and set off to discover one of Kenya’s most under-visited conservation parks.

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