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The Mount Longonot hike is in the Mt Longonot National Park in the Great Rift Valley, which is approximately 73 kilometers from Nairobi. The mountain has the best views of the crater from its peak, making it perfect for Mt Longonot hike packages.
Climbing Mount Longonot is an adventurous, scenic thing, making it a popular destination for hikers and fair trail climbers. As you ascend, you’ll have a great panoramic view of the Rift Valley Escarpments, the Mt Longonot crater, and a chance to see a variety of wildlife.
Don’t forget hiking Mt Longonot, also places you in an advantageous space to appreciate fresh breeze from the rift valley lakes system. Moreover, Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano rising over Lake Naivasha, hence commanding great lake views. An enormous caldera lies at its base, and the mountain contains several lava caves on its steep slopes. Make your way around the caldera. The view from the caldera of Mt. Longonot is breathtaking.
Below is a summary of the Mount Longonot hike experience, which is among the very best Mt Longonot hike packages curated for per-person.Skeleton hiking Mt Longonot Kenya
Time | Activity | Caption |
5:30 am | Nairobi Pick-up (Hotel/CBD) & Departure | Boarding |
6:00 am | Checking out | Briefing & departure |
6:45 am | Rift Valley stopover | Rift Valley view and photography |
7:15 am | Gate arrival and warming up. Climbing Mount Longonot, adventure, bird watching, wildlife spotting | Ascending views & Wild animal viewing Photography & Scenic views |
9:30 am | Peak arrival
| Cooling breeze and crater view Panoramic view & relaxation |
10:30 am | Hiking around the Mt Longonot crater | Wildlife and nature touch |
11:30 am | Descending the mountain
| Descending captions and wildlife spotting |
12:30 pm | Lunch | Social games and photo sharing |
2:00 pm | Debriefing & departure for Nairobi | Traversing |
3:00 pm | Nairobi Drop off (Hotel/CBD) | Hugs & cheers! |
We’ll begin our journey in Nairobi early at 5:30 am with a pickup from the hotel or in the CBD. En route to the Rift Valley, we will have a stopover session for a brief about the Rift Valley and the escarpment at the Rift Valley viewpoint.
This opportunity introduces you to the mountain from a distance and enables you to capture an early picture of the great icon, the rift. Soon after arrival at the gate, we will have a briefing, loading, and checking out for the great experience.
It takes between 2 hours to climb and 45 minutes to trek up to the Mt Longonot crater rim. Nonetheless, the amount of time we spend climbing Mount Longonot will depend on our speed and stamina. You’ll need a walking stick for the first 3 kilometers or so of the hike since there are steep steps up the first half of the trail.
We will hike through, enjoy each step, and go around the crater to Kilele Ngamia, the highest point in Mt. Longonot. During the hike, take advantage of the opportunity to see tiny creatures and birds, and the beautiful scenery. And as you hike, there are several antelopes, including giraffes, warthogs, and zebras, to look out for.
Soon after, we will enjoy the captions and descend to our starting point. At around 1:30 pm, the trip will conclude with a delicious lunch at the Mount Longonot point zero. This is where you will share light moments, pictures, and see to appreciate the experience.
Soon after lunch and relaxation. We will then travel back to Nairobi, where the hike will conclude.
Meal Plan: Lunch OnlyTo be able to experience these Mt Longonot hike packages, reach out to Naicef via our email at [email protected] or simply tap: +254799922277.
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Here is also a summary of the charges of these Mt Longonot hike packages for group travelers;
No of People | Price ($) | |
1. | 2 members | USD 190 |
2. | 4 members | USD 220 |
3. | 6 members | USD 290 |
4. | 7 members | USD 325 |
Mount Longonot Day Trip Hiking Tour Requirements:
Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include:
Booking & Preparation
Upon confirmation of your booking for the Mt. Longonot hike, we will prepare you for the hiking day. We will send you a muscle preparation guide to help you prepare the muscles for the hike. This preparation helps us in enjoying the hike since we will concentrate our energies on the experience rather than struggle to move.Here are also our other tour packages that you may opt to try out;
Always remember that we are here to help you enjoy adventure with your little savings. Your little savings can take you to the top of the rift valley, so why live so calmly while the trails are calling? Let’s take you there!
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