1-Day Mount Longonot Hike from Nairobi with Crater Rim Trek

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Full-day hike up Mount Longonot, a stratovolcano in Kenya's Great Rift Valley
• 02 Spot wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, gazelles, buffaloes, and hartebeest
• 03 Trek for 5-6 hours to the peak and around the crater rim
• 04 Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley during the ascent

Climb Mount Longonot, a stratovolcano in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, on this full-day hiking tour from Nairobi. Spend about 5-6 hours trekking to the peak, circling the crater rim, and descending back to the gate. Along the way, look out for wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, gazelles, buffaloes, and hartebeest, and enjoy sweeping views over the Great Rift Valley.

Along the way, look out for wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, gazelles, buffaloes, and hartebeest, and enjoy sweeping views over the Great Rift Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Mount Longonot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mount Longonot Hike from Nairobi

• Leave Nairobi at 7:00 am and drive for about 1 hour to the entrance of Mt Longonot via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint.
• Hike for about 5-6 hours to the peak, go around the crater rim, and descend back to the gate.
• Drive back to Nairobi in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Park fees
• Kenyan tour guide

What's Not Included

• Picnic lunch
• Tips
• Any extra expenses

Know before you go

• In the summer season, this place is hot, and in the winter season, it sometimes receives rain, so please be prepared with the necessary gear.

• The ascent to the summit is very steep, so it might take longer than expected to go around the rim. It is recommended to carry a picnic lunch.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.