Kenya · Hiking

1-Day Mt. Longonot Hike from Nairobi with Rift Valley Views

1 Day Round trip from Mount Longonot Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to the crater of Mt. Longonot, a stratovolcano in the Great Rift Valley
02 Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for memorable photo opportunities
03 Experience the awesome wilderness of East Africa on an active day trip
04 Enjoy rewarding views over the dramatic landscapes near Lake Naivasha

Reach the top of the Great Rift Valley and experience the awesome wilderness of East Africa on this full-day hike to Mt. Longonot. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for candid photos before hiking to the crater area of this stratovolcano, located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. This tour is ideal for travellers looking for an active day trip from Nairobi with striking volcanic landscapes and rewarding views.

Reach the top of the Great Rift Valley and experience the awesome wilderness of East Africa on this full-day hike to Mt. Longonot.

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 Nairobi, Mount Longonot

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Mt. Longonot Crater Hike

07:30 am: Pick-up from the hotel.
09:00 am: Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos.
10:00 am: Arrive at Mt. Longonot and begin the hike to the crater. The hike takes about 3 hours up and 1 hour down.
01:00 pm: Enjoy your picnic lunch.
02:00 pm: Descend from the crater.
04:00 pm: Arrive in Nairobi.