Mount Longonot Day Trip Hike

1 Day
Category : Trekking Safari
Mount Longonot

Mount Longonot Day Trip Hike Overview

Mt Longonot is a dormant stratovolcano mountain located some 68km from Nairobi. Mount Longonot’s height is 2780m above sea level and it has a wide crater at the top with small green trees and volcanic spaced steam vents along the crater wall. The mountain is located inside a park bearing the same name. Mt Longonot 1 day hike is very popular due to its short distance from Nairobi city and the lower park entrance fees.

The hike on Mt Longonot takes between 3-5 hours depending on pace and fitness. The hike from the gate to the crater rim is 3.1km in length but the height gain is rapid and this makes for a stiff climb. One can also decide to circumnavigate the crater rim which is a distance of 7.2km. The hiking trail is provided with some rest points but it is narrow, especially on the crater rim.

The total length of the hike up, around the crater rim, and back is 10.3km through some narrow paths and treacherously steep inclines.

Mount Longonot Day Trip Hike itinerary

7:00am: Leave Nairobi for mt Longonot national park.

8:30am: Start the hike up the mountain.

10:30am: Arrive the Mt Longonot crater rim and go around the crater.

12:30pm: Descend to the base and depart for lake Naivasha.

1:00pm: Enjoy a lunch at the fisherman camp.

2:00pm: Optional boat ride in the lake Naivasha.

3:30pm: Depart for Nairobi.

5:30pm: Drop off in town or hotel or at the Airport to catch you flight back home. End of Mt Longonot national park Tour.

Price includes

All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
All Camping Fees
Finest accommodation offered in tent.
Three meals a day while on Safari.
Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi.
Professional Safari Guide/Driver.
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
Pre–tour itinerary document.
Extensive Game drives.

Price excludes

Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls
Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines
Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter
Laundry
The cost of obtaining visa
Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.