Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

Nakuru County, Kenya



The hike up to the Mt Longonot crater rim takes about half a day, though going up the 4.1 kilometers to the rim of the crater can take anything from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your speed

Highlights

  • The Magnificent view of The great rift valley (up to 1,470 meters (4,820 ft)
  • First see Mt. Longonot from a distance
  • Join an expert guide in hiking around Mount Longonot’s crater

Description

The hike up to the Mt Longonot crater rim takes about half a day, though going up the 3.2 kilometers to the rim of the crater can take anything from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your speed and stamina. You also need a walking stick, as the hike can be quite stiff for the first 3 kilometers or so. Climb Mt. Longonot and see Lake Navaisha on a private hiking and wildlife tour from Nairobi into the magnificent Great Rift Valley. Enjoying the personal service and flexibility of a private guide, you can set your own pace as you climb the volcano, walk around the crater rim, and then explore Lake Navaisha, with the option to book a wildlife cruise on the Rift Valley’s highest lake.

Includes

Pickup and drop off within Nairobi Professional English speaking guide/driver. Transport in a private vehicle Bottled water Climbing stick

Excludes

Entrance fees to Mt Longonot: Non Resident (USD 50) African resident (USD 20) East Africa Citizen (KES 500) Lunch and drinks (We are happy to drive you to a restaurant)

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