1 day Mount Longonot hiking safari
The 1 day Mount Longonot hiking safari is an exhilarating adventure that takes you to the summit of Mount Longonot, a dormant volcano located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The hike is approximately 8 to 10 kilometers round trip and takes around 4 to 6 hours to complete, depending on your fitness level. The trek offers massive views of the surrounding landscape, including Lake Naivasha and the Kinangop plateau, as well as the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife, like the buffaloes, gazelles and various bird species. The summit of Mount Longonot offers stunning 360-degree views, making it a perfect spot for photography and taking in the natural beauty of the African landscape.
On the day of the safari you will be picked up from your hotel in Nairobi after early morning breakfast, you will meet your Tanzania safari guide/driver and set off northwestwards of Nairobi on a drive of 1-2 hours to Mountain Longonot. Upon your arrival, you will register at the park’s headquarters for registration of hiking and then start your hiking from the gate which lies at the elevation of 2150 meters heading to the rim of the crater of the volcano at the elevation of 2776 meters above the sea level.
The hike takes you through a very steep and craggy trail which makes the hike a bit difficult and requiring hikers to be physically fit, as you heading towards the rim of the carter you will take breaks for resting and refreshing. Once at the rim of the crater the pinnacle of this hike you are awarded with splendid sights of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha, from the rim of the crater you will descend back to the main gate of Mountain Longonot national park where the experience started from.
From the gate together with your safari driver you will set off on your driver back to Nairobi, in Nairobi you will be dropped off either at your lodge or at the airport for your departure flight.
Note: On your hike, you go with your packed lunch or with cooks to prepare your lunch.
End of the 1 Day Mount Longonot hiking safari
Safari inclusions
Transportation throughout the safari in a private vehicle
Hiking fees
Meals as per meal plan
Services of a professional English speaking guide
Porters
Bottled drinking water
