Mt Longonot

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

Highlights  

• Mt Longonot
• Crater
• Panoramic views
• Select wildlife

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

What’s Not Included

• Transport (Ksh 500)
• KFS Entry ( Ksh 300)
• Meals

Itinerary

0600h: Departure At the benches near Bata shop, Hilton (Opposite Kencom)

Route: Nrbi – Maimahiu – Longonot

0800h: Register at the park gate

0830h: Start the hike

1500h: Complete hike 

1530h: Depart for Nairobi

0600h: Arrival at Nairobi

About this activity

Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging 

Duration: 7 hours

Distance: 14km

Maximum altitude: 2776m

Terrain: Very Steep

Trailhead: Mt Longonot Gate

Trail Type: Out and Back

Where Do We Meet?

For group travel, we will meet up at 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

Our Safety Pledge

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.

Know before you go

• The guide’s contact 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 and beginner hikers.
• Kindly observe the COVID-19 health safety regulations.
• You will get an email confirmation of your booking once you purchase your ticket. 

Cancellation Policy

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.

What Drifters Say About this Trail

• YouTube video by Tembea na Mo

Resources

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