1-Day Mt. Longonot Hike and Lake Naivasha Boat Tour from Nairobi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire views of the Great Rift Valley from Maai Mahiu
• 02 Hike Mt. Longonot and explore the crater area
• 03 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha
• 04 Combine hiking and lake exploration on a full-day trip from Nairobi

Head out on a full-day tour that combines a hike up Mt. Longonot, a stratovolcano in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Take in views of the Great Rift Valley from Maai Mahiu, explore the crater area after your hike, and then discover the lake by boat. This experience offers a rewarding mix of hiking and scenic exploration from Nairobi.

Head out on a full-day tour that combines a hike up Mt. Longonot, a stratovolcano in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Mount Longonot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mt. Longonot Hike and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

• Arrive at the meeting point, Kencom Bus Stage, at 7:00 am for a brief introduction with your local guide.

• Depart for Mt. Longonot at 7:45 am.

• Stop at Maai Mahiu to admire views of the Great Rift Valley.

• Arrive at your destination at around 9:00 am and begin your hike around the crater.

• Enjoy some snacks after the tiring yet fulfilling hike.

• Continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride.

• Leave Lake Naivasha at around 5:00 pm and return to Nairobi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking local guide

• All guest entry fees, service charges, and taxes

• Pick-up from Nairobi and drop-off

• Boat ride at Lake Naivasha

• A bottle of drinking water

What's Not Included

• Tips or gratuities

• Traveler's insurance

• Any other optional activities not mentioned in the inclusions list

• Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.)

• Lunch

What to bring

• Facilitator

• Sunglasses

• Hat

• Flat shoes

• Light clothes

• Snacks

• National ID/passport

Know before you go

• Groups of more than 8 pax get a discount.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Mount Longonot, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.