1-Day Mount Longonot Hike and Lake Naivasha Boat Tour from Nairobi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take in breathtaking panoramas from the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
• 02 Hike Mount Longonot to the crater rim for stunning surrounding vistas
• 03 Spot hippos and birdlife, including the African fish eagle, on Lake Naivasha
• 04 Enjoy a scenic drive through the verdant Kikuyu highlands

Escape Nairobi on a full-day adventure to the Great Rift Valley, where you'll stop at a viewpoint to take in breathtaking panoramas and learn about its geological history. Hike Mount Longonot for stunning views from the crater rim, then continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch by the water at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp. Round out the day with a scenic boat ride, spotting diverse birdlife such as the African fish eagle and hippos in their natural habitat, before returning through the verdant Kikuyu highlands.

Escape Nairobi on a full-day adventure to the Great Rift Valley, where you'll stop at a viewpoint to take in breathtaking panoramas and learn about its geological history.

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 Not applicable

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Mount Longonot

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mount Longonot Hike and Lake Naivasha Boat Trip

• 6:00 AM: Depart Nairobi for a scenic drive through the Kikuyu highlands towards the Great African Rift Valley.
• 6:30 AM: Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views and learn about the Rift Valley's geological history.
• 7:00 AM: Arrive at Mount Longonot National Park and embark on a moderate optional hike to the crater rim, enjoying stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape.
• 12:00 PM: Descend from the mountain and depart for Lake Naivasha.
• 1:00 PM: Savor lunch at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp while taking in the picturesque lakeside scenery.
• 2:30 PM: Embark on a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, observing diverse birdlife, including the African fish eagle, and spotting hippos in their natural habitat.
• 4:00 PM: Depart Lake Naivasha and enjoy a scenic return drive through the Kikuyu highlands.
• 5:30 PM: Arrive back in Nairobi and get dropped off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees
• Professional English-speaking guide/driver
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Walking tour
• Transport
• Boat ride

What's Not Included

• Lunch (we are happy to drive you to a restaurant)
• Airport pickups and hotels that aren't in the city centre/Westlands are available at an extra cost
• Tips

What to bring

• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Hiking shoes
• Extra water bottle

Know before you go

• This is a hiking and climbing tour.
• You must be medically and physically fit.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

City Market, Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.