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Full-Day Trek To Mount Longonot & Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Trekking, Wildlife

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Trek to Mount Longonot, a dormant volcano in the Great Rift Valley that stands at 2,776 M  above sea level. It is famous for hiking and bird watching. The hiking difficulty is moderate and with the only way up to the peak and the summit area. 

Highlights
  • Enjoy a hiking expedition to Mount Longonot
  • Witness the breathtaking views of the Rift valley
  • Marvel at the beauty of Lake Naivasha
  • Hike to Mount Longonot expand_more

    • Get picked from your hotel, residence, or airport in Nairobi for a comfortable 70 km drive to Mt. Longonot.

    • Make a brief stop at the great escarpment for a scenic view and enjoy a Kenyan coffee cup.

    • Arrive at the base of Mt. Longonot and embark on the 12 km hiking expedition; make a choice to tackle this expedition on your own or with the help of a Longonot mountain guide available at the gate at the cost of USD 20. Your hike will take between 3 - 5 hours, depending on your level of capability.

    • Reach the summit and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Rift valley and a beautiful view of Lake Naivasha to the left. You will have an option to take the extra 3 km around the crater rim or begin your descent.

    • Come back to the base for some relaxation and refreshments.

    • Set off for lunch at Mai Mahiu town.

    • Embark on your return journey to Nairobi with options for a shopping break. 

    • Arrive in Nairobi at around 5:00 pm after an amazing day. End of the tour. 

What's Included

  • Transport in a customised safari minivan

  • English-speaking Longonot trek driver/guide

  • Entrance fees to the Mt. Longonot park

  • Lunch 

  • Complimentary bottled water

What's Excluded

  • Climbing gears

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Items of personal nature

Know before you go

  • The hiking difficulty is moderate and with the only way up to the peak and the summit area, a level of courtesy is required to give way for other faster trekkers. The average level of fitness is required for one to hike up the crater rim and descend back to the base in approximately 4 hours. 

Meeting Point

Nairobi, Kenya

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 170 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 125 Per Person

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USD 170 / person