Day 01
Mt Longonot Hike and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
6:00 am: Departure from Nairobi to Mt. Longonot National Park.
- Travel through the Kikuyu lush green highlands.
- Proceed along the eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley system.
6:30 am: Great Rift Valley View Point.
- Make a scheduled stop to enjoy the view of the Rift Valley floor.
- Learn about the formation of the Rift Valley system.
- Explore the area's active volcanic features, lakes, mountains, and geysers.
- Capture photos of Mt Suswa and Mt Longonot from the viewpoint.
7:00 am: Mt Longonot National Park.
- Descend into the Rift Valley and arrive at Mt Longonot National Park.
- Begin the hike to the crater, which requires medium physical fitness.
- Climb through gullies with designated rest stops.
- Reach the crater rim and have the option to go around it.
12:00 pm: Descend from Mt. Longonot to Lake Naivasha.
- Descend from Mt Longonot to the base at the park headquarters.
- Relax for a while before driving to Lake Naivasha.
1:00 pm: Lunch at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Arrive at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Enjoy a sumptuous lakeside lunch while observing the beauty of the lake and its bird activity.
2:30 pm: Boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Embark on a one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Witness diverse bird species, including the diving African fish eagle.
- Explore the hippo pool and observe hippos swimming with wide-open mouths.
4:00 pm: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi.
- Depart from Lake Naivasha for Nairobi.
- Drive through the lush Kikuyu highlands.
- Arrive in Nairobi at 5:30 pm and be dropped off at your hotel.
