Day tour to Mount Longonot park from Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenyaby RUMAA ADVENTURES
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 50 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Internal Forested Crater: The crater floor contains a surprisingly thick forest, creating a hidden, enclosed ecosystem often contrasted with the arid slopes. The "Rim Walk": Hikers can traverse the entire circumference of the crater rim, offering breathtaking, simultaneous views of the crater interior and the expansive Great Rift Valley. High Accessibility: Despite its dramatic, rugged, and challenging terrain, it is located only about 60 km from Nairobi, making it a popular and accessible day-trip destination. Unique Geology: The mountain is characterized by steep V-shaped ridges and gullies, earning its name from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot ("mountains of many spurs"). Wildlife and Birds of Prey: The National Park is home to wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and elands, and is a haven for raptors, including the Verreaux’s Eagle and Lammergeier.
What's included
- Bottled drinking water
- Transportation in a comfortable car
- Hotel/airport pick up and drop off
- Local guide in Mount Longonot
- The park fee is payable by card on KWS website on site
- You can carry packed lunch or go to a nearby restaurant
Itinerary
- 1
Rift Valley Province
15 min
Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park going through the Kikuyu lush green highlands and then on the eastern escarpment of the rift valley system.
- 2
Mount Longonot National Park
6 hours
Drop into the rift valley and arrive at the Mt Longonot national park for your Hike up to the crater. The hike requires medium physical fitness and you will climb through the gulleys that dot the sides of this mountain. You can make some rest stops at the designated places on the trek. You will get to the rim of the crater and look into the awesome crater below. If you have the strength for it, you can go round the rim of the crater. 12:00pm: - Mt. Longonot –Lake Naivasha Descend from the Longonot mountain for the base at the park headquarters. Relax for some while and take on the drive to Lake Naivasha. 1:00pm: - Lunch at Marina Camp Arrive at Marina camp and enjoy a sumptuous lunch at their restaurant by the lakeside while watching the lakes beauty and the birds flying by.
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will call you when he arrives at your pick up location
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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