Full-Day Tour to Mount Longonot Park From Nairobi
Highlights
Nairobi, Naivasha
nature, climbing, walking
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Mt. Longonot National Park is located 90km from Nairobi city on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Mount Longonot National Park is a popular park for hiking and mountain climbing that takes less than 3-4 hours to climb/hike up and down. It is one of the best adventure day trips from Nairobi. Longonot National Park is easy to get to and has the best sightseeing opportunities, and one can look inside the mountain crater.
Itinerary
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Mt. Longonot Hike & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
6:00 am: Nairobi - Great African Rift Valley
- Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park.
- Travel through the Kikuyu lush green highlands.
- Proceed on the eastern escarpment of the Rift Valley system.
6:30 am: Great Rift Valley View Point
- Scheduled stop at the viewpoint on the side of the escarpment.
- Enjoy the view of the Rift Valley floor.
- Learn about the geological formation of the Rift Valley system.
- View volcanic features such as lakes, mountains, hot springs, and geysers.
7:00am: Mt Longonot National Park
- Drop into the Rift Valley.
- Arrive at Mt Longonot National Park to hike up to the crater.
- Hike requires medium physical fitness.
- Climb through the gulleys with designated rest stops.
- Reach the rim of the crater for an awe-inspiring view.
12:00 pm: Mt. Longonot – Lake Naivasha
- Descend from Mt Longonot mountain to the park headquarters.
- Relax before driving to Lake Naivasha.
1:00 pm: Lunch at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
- Arrive at Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp.
- Enjoy a sumptuous lakeside lunch while observing the beauty of the lake and its birdlife.
2:30 pm: Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha
- Embark on a one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha.
- Spot diverse bird species, including the African fish eagle.
- Visit the hippo pool to observe hippos swimming and vocalising.
4:00 pm: Lake Naivasha - Nairobi
- Depart Lake Naivasha for Nairobi.
- Travel through the lush Kikuyu highlands.
- Arrive back in Nairobi at 5:30 pm.
- Drop off at your Nairobi hotel.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.