Mount Longonot Day Hiking From Nairobi
Nairobi County, Kenya
This hiking adventure offer you a day out of Nairobi. Mount Longonot is one of Kenya’s most popular hiking destinations. On the hike itself, enjoy the walk with possibility of sighting wild animals.
Highlights
- Easy access from Nairobi
- Ideal for adventurers and bird watchers
- Scenic views from escarpment
Description
Itinerary Summary
0600 hrs: Pick up from location/location within Nairobi.
0800 hrs: Arrive Mount Longonot Park Gate – Briefing
0830 hrs: Begin the hike to crater rim
0830 hrs. – 1230 hrs.: Hiking on Mt Longonot – Descend
1430 hours Return to Nairobi with lunch en route (own cost)
Early morning departure from Nairobi city driving westwards stopping at the viewpoint on the Great Rift Valley to view the Loita plains and the sparkling Lake Naivasha in the thousands of feet below.
Some people use Mt Longonot hike as a preparation to hiking the more difficult mountains like Mt Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya.
Mt. Longonot is one of the volcanic mountains of the Great Rift Valley of geological importance. A hike on this mountain takes about 2 hours from the park gate to the rim of the crater and back. For those going round the crater, the hikes about 4 hours for the round trip. The path up the slope is pretty steep and slippery at some points, so you might need to be reasonably fit for the hike to mount Longonot.
Optional boat ride at the Crescent Island at an extra cost is available at the lake. Bird watching and plant study by the lakeside will be compelling.
Includes
Private transport to and from Mt Longonot
Professional English speaking guide/driver.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Our assistance at any point.
Excludes
Entrance fees to Longonot National park
Tips and gratuities
Drinks and refreshments
Lunch- we are happy to drive you to a restaurant.
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (OPTIONAL) at 20 USD PER PERSON
Important Information
- Entrance fees to Longonot National park is not included and will be paid through government website by card (USD 50) Wear: Comfortable clothing, hiking boots, hat, walking stick, sunglasses and sunscreen. Carry: Water bottle (plastic bottles are not allowed) ,Extra cash for lunch and tips
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
