Mt. Longonot Hiking Day tour From Nairobi

Embark on a thrilling hike up Mt. Longonot, a dormant stratovolcano rising majestically from the floor of the Great Rift Valley. This unique adventure allows you to explore rugged volcanic trails leading to the crater's edge, where you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the lush crater floor, Lake Naivasha, and the sprawling Rift Valley landscapes. Unlike typical hikes, Mt. Longonot's trail circles the entire rim, offering 360-degree vistas and a rare chance to observe wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes along the way. Its close proximity to Nairobi makes it an ideal day trip for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and photographers eager to capture breathtaking scenery.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   reat Rift Valley View Point You will make a scheduled stop at the view point on the side of the escarpment to enjoy the view of the Rift valley floor from a birds eye view. The rift valley system was formed 5 million years ago and the rift runs from the red sea through Ethiopia and Kenya and Tanzania. The rift valley is an active volcanic area and has some of the most interesting features including more than 8 lakes, dormant and active volcanic mountains and hotsprings and geysers You can actually see the volcanic Mt Suswa from this high place with their evergreen craters and the undulating green rift valley floor. The view from here is just amazing. Make sure to take as many photos from here as you can.

2. 2

   Mount Longonot National Park

   7 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. After this you will be driven to a local restaurant for lunch at your won expense .Later Drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport .

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not suitable for wheelchair users

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.