Day 01
Mt. Longonot Hike and Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
6:00 am: Nairobi - Great African Rift Valley
- Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park.
- Travel through the lush green Kikuyu highlands.
- Proceed along the eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley system.
6:30 am: Great Rift Valley View Point
- Make a scheduled stop at the viewpoint on the side of the escarpment.
- Enjoy views of the Rift Valley floor.
- Learn about the geological formation of the Rift Valley system.
- See volcanic features such as lakes, mountains, hot springs, and geysers.
7:00 am: Mt Longonot National Park
- Descend into the Rift Valley.
- Arrive at Mt Longonot National Park and begin your hike up to the crater.
- The hike requires a medium level of physical fitness.
- Climb through the gullies with designated rest stops along the way.
- Reach the crater rim for an awe-inspiring view.
12:00 pm: Mt. Longonot - Lake Naivasha
- Descend from Mt Longonot to the park headquarters.
- Relax 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 birdlife.
2:30 pm: Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha
- Embark on a one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Spot diverse bird species, including the African fish eagle.
- Visit the hippo pool to observe hippos swimming and vocalising.
4:00 pm: Lake Naivasha - Nairobi
- Depart Lake Naivasha for Nairobi.
- Travel through the lush Kikuyu highlands.
- Arrive back in Nairobi at 5:30 pm.
- Drop off at your Nairobi hotel.
