1-Day Mt Longonot Hiking Tour from Nakuru with crater rim views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Reach the Mt. Longonot crater point
• 02 Summit Kilele Ngamia peak
• 03 Enjoy panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley
• 04 Hike through lush forests and rugged volcanic terrain

Hiking Mt Longonot offers a thrilling adventure in Kenya across diverse landscapes, from lush forests to rugged volcanic terrain. As you ascend, enjoy panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley before reaching the crater rim, where the extinct volcano's vast crater floor comes into view. This challenging but rewarding hike blends nature, geology, and a strong sense of accomplishment.

As you ascend, enjoy panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley before reaching the crater rim, where the extinct volcano's vast crater floor comes into view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Longonot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mt Longonot Hike from Nakuru

• Pick up at Merica Hotel, Nakuru.
• Drive along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, then continue via the Maai-Mahiu-Narok Road.
• Check in at the Mt Longonot gate.
• Enjoy a full-day mountain hike.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport from Nakuru to Naivasha

What's Not Included

• Park fees
• Lunch at Panorama Park Hotel

What to bring

• Water bottle
• Snacks
• Hiking gear

Know before you go

• Plastic water bottles are not allowed due to park environmental conservation rules.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nakuru, Kenya

Tour start

Nakuru, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.