Mount Longonot

3 Days Mount Longonot National Park

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$ 1,600.00$ 1,550.00

Mt Longonot National Park is located 90km from Nairobi city in the Great Rift Valley. The Mt Longonot National Park is a popular park for hiking and mountain climbing that takes less than 3-4hrs to climb up and down

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    • Family
    • Urban
    Family, Guided Tours, History, Jungle, Short Breaks, Trekking, Wildlife
  • Activity Level Moderate
  • Group Size Small Group
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All about the 3 Days Mount Longonot National Park.

Your adventure begins with pickup you from your Nairobi residence at 6:00AM. After driving for approximately 1 hour, you will begin the ascent at 6,000 feet. Like all good uphill hikes it will lull you into a sense of false security with a slow gentle rise to the first peak. This will give you the chance to get your lungs and limbs freed up for the second section, which is the best section.

At the end of each section there is a rest point where you can prepare yourself for the next part of your journey. You will have started early to avoid the heat of the sun, but by the time you reach the end of the second section you will have generated plenty of your own heat.

This hike is not an easy hike, but is achievable by people of average fitness. Your guide will accompany you all the way to the top. The whole tour is only about 8–9 kilometers long but very steep, so that the round-trip from the park gate to Longonot Peak takes around 5 hours. At the conclusion of your tour you will visit Lake Naivasha for a sunset boat ride to see hippos, before your return drive to Nairobi.

What to Bring
• Comfortable hiking clothes & sturdy shoes
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Water & snacks (for Longonot hike)
• Binoculars & camera
• Warm layer (evenings can be cool)

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Mt Longonot National Park is located 90km from Nairobi city in the Great Rift Valley. The Mt Longonot National Park is a popular park for hiking and mountain climbing that takes less than 3-4hrs to climb up and down

  • Transport 4×4 Land Cruiser or safari van with pop‑up roof
  • Accommodation 2 nights, full board at mid-range to luxury lodge/camp
  • Park Fees & Drives Entry fees plus multiple daily game drives
  • Guide English-speaking professional safari guide
  • Meals & Water All meals included and bottled drinking water.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

The hike takes 3-4 hours round-trip, with sweeping views of the national park available from the summit. At the end, you will be rewarded with a scenic boat ride over Lake Naivasha.

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  1. Day 1 Nairobi → Naivasha (via Mt. Longonot)

    Highlight: Hike up Mt. Longonot & settle in Naivasha.
    • 7:00 AM – Pick up from Nairobi & drive to Mt. Longonot National Park via the scenic Rift Valley viewpoint.
    • 9:00 AM – Arrive at the park gate. Pay park fees:
    o ~KES 300 (citizen), ~$20 (non resident).
    • 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Hike Mt. Longonot to the rim and optionally around the crater (~7–8 km to summit & back, ~13 km full loop).
    o Moderate to strenuous; bring water, snacks, hat, and good shoes.
    o Enjoy panoramic views from the top.
    • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Picnic lunch at the park gate or a nearby restaurant.
    • 3:30 PM – Drive to your lodge/camp in Naivasha for dinner & overnight stay.
    o Recommended stays: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Elsamere, Camp Carnelley’s (budget), Sawela Lodge.

  2. Day 2 Explore Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park

    Highlight: Wildlife, boat ride, walking safari, optional cycling.
    • 8:00 AM – Breakfast at your lodge.
    • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Morning boat ride on Lake Naivasha: spot hippos, fish eagles, and waterbirds.
    • 12:30 PM – Early lunch or packed picnic.
    • 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Visit Hell’s Gate National Park:
    o Optional cycling safari through the park (bike rental available).
    o See zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and the dramatic gorge (note: sometimes gorge access is closed for safety).
    • Return to your lodge in Naivasha for dinner & overnight

  3. Day 3 Naivasha → Nairobi

    Highlight: Relaxed morning & return to Nairobi.
    • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Optional morning birdwatching or leisure walk by the lake.
    • Breakfast & check out.
    • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Optional stop at a flower farm or at the Rift Valley viewpoint for last photos.
    • Drive back to Nairobi, arriving early afternoon (~2:00 PM).

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What to bring

Passport or ID card

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
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