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Mt Longonot

October 12 @ 5:30 am - 3:00 pm

Rising from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith is the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot. The crater rim also provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley all the way to Lake Naivasha. Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include buffaloes, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe, and Grant’s gazelles. A day hike to the dormant volcano Mt. Longonot is a perfect way to begin your journey in conquering mountains.

Feature image courtesy of Mogaka Osinde

 

  • Mt Longonot
  • Crater
  • SelPanoramic views
  • Select wildlife

0530h: Departure

  • Meet-up Location: Outside Bata Shop, Hilton(opposite Kencom)
  • Route: Nrbi – Maimahiu – Longonot
  • Group travel in private van/bus
  • pick-up along Waiyaki Way available with prior arrangement

0800h: Hike Briefing & Stretches

0900h: Start the Hike

  • Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging 
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Distance: 14km
  • Maximum altitude: 2776m
  • Terrain: Very Steep
  • Trailhead: Mt Longonot Gate
  • Trail Type: Out and Back

1500h: Complete Hike

 

What to Wear/Bring 

Super comfortable clothing including a hat.

Dress for a sunny hot day.

 

Backpack:

• 3Ltrs water (bring a reusable bottle or a hydration pack)
• Snacks: fruit salad, energy drink, warm beverage, biscuits, sandwich, trail mix (nuts), etc.
• Personal items (ID, pocket money, hand sanitizer, facemask, phone, camera, and First-aid Kit)
• Trekking pole
•Change of clothes 
•Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun protection

What’s Included

  • Professional, knowledgeable, friendly guide.
  • A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
  • Transportation to the trailhead and back
  • Park fees for Citizens & Residents
  • Achievement badge

What’s Not Included

  • Meals

For group travel, we will meet up Outside Bata Shop, Hilton(opposite Kencom). The guide will be at the meet-up point.

This trip is self-drive-friendly and has safe parking. Mt Longonot National Park – Pin Location

 

  • The guide’s contact information is available at the bottom of this page. Feel free to get in touch with any queries regarding this hike.
  • Kindly note that we do not do pickups along the way.
  • The trail is NOT suitable for kids or beginner hikers.
  • You will get an email confirmation of your booking once you purchase your ticket. 

Your safety is our top priority. Our experiences are led by professional hiking guides, and well-known local guides who are well versed with the trails they are guiding. All our guides carry a First-aid Kit and have an emergency contact. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us for more information.

Hikers that wish to cancel more than 48 hours before the hike will be issued a 50% refund of the total hiking fees. Those that cancel 48 hours or less to the actual date will not be refunded. No shows will not be refunded either.

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Date:
October 12
Time:
5:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Longonot

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