Explore Mount Longonot’s hidden forested crater, hike the rim for stunning views, and encounter diverse wildlife just 60 km from Nairobi.
Explore Mount Longonot’s hidden forested crater, hike the rim for stunning views, and encounter diverse wildlife just 60 km from Nairobi.
- Rift Valley Province - Begin the journey from Nairobi to Mt Longonot National Park, passing through the lush green highlands of Kikuyu and then along the eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley system.
- Mount Longonot National Park - Descend into the Rift Valley and reach Mt Longonot National Park for a hike up to the crater. This hike requires…
- Rift Valley Province - Begin the journey from Nairobi to Mt Longonot National Park, passing through the lush green highlands of Kikuyu and then along the eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley system.
- Mount Longonot National Park - Descend into the Rift Valley and reach Mt Longonot National Park for a hike up to the crater. This hike requires moderate physical fitness, as it involves climbing through the gullies on the mountain’s sides. Rest stops are available at designated points along the trek. Upon reaching the crater’s rim, enjoy the breathtaking view of the crater below. If energy permits, continue around the crater’s rim.
12:00pm: - Mt. Longonot – Lake Naivasha
Descend from Longonot Mountain to the park headquarters at the base. Take a moment to relax before driving to Lake Naivasha.
1:00pm: - Lunch at Marina Camp
Arrive at Marina Camp and savor a delicious lunch at their lakeside restaurant, while admiring the lake’s beauty and the birds flying by.
- Bottled drinking water
- Transportation in a comfortable car
- Hotel/airport pick up and drop off
- Local guide in Mount Longonot
- Bottled drinking water
- Transportation in a comfortable car
- Hotel/airport pick up and drop off
- Local guide in Mount Longonot
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Internal Forested Crater: The crater’s floor boasts a surprisingly dense forest, forming a secluded, enclosed ecosystem that contrasts with the dry slopes.
The “Rim Walk”: Visitors can hike around the entire crater rim, providing stunning, simultaneous views of both the crater’s interior and the vast Great Rift Valley.
High Accessibility:…
Internal Forested Crater: The crater’s floor boasts a surprisingly dense forest, forming a secluded, enclosed ecosystem that contrasts with the dry slopes.
The “Rim Walk”: Visitors can hike around the entire crater rim, providing stunning, simultaneous views of both the crater’s interior and the vast Great Rift Valley.
High Accessibility: Despite its dramatic, rugged, and challenging landscape, it is situated only about 60 km from Nairobi, making it a popular and easily accessible day-trip destination.
Unique Geology: The mountain features steep V-shaped ridges and gullies, deriving its name from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs.”
Wildlife and Birds of Prey: The National Park hosts wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and elands, and serves as a sanctuary for raptors, including the Verreaux’s Eagle and Lammergeier.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
