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Mount Longonot – Hiking

  • Package Price: KES 3,500/person
  • When: Weekend Day Trip
  • Pick-up & Drop-off: Kencom
  • Departure Time: 6:00 AM
  • Destination: Mount Longonot National Park (Approx. 1.5–2 hrs. drive from Nairobi)

Itinerary

  • 06:00 AM – Departure from Nairobi (Kencom)
  • Drive via Mai Mahiu to Mount Longonot National Park.
  • Briefing about the day’s adventure.
  • Short stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for photos.
  • 08:00 AM – Arrival at Mount Longonot National Park
  • Registration and park entry.
  • Warm-up and briefing from your guide.
  • 08:30 AM – Start Hiking
  • Begin the trek up the mountain (~3–4 km to the crater rim).
  • Trail is steep in parts, but manageable with moderate fitness.
  • Enjoy views of wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and various bird species along the way.
  • 11:00 AM – Crater Rim Exploration
  • Reach the crater rim (approx. 2,776m above sea level).
  • Option: Hike around the crater rim circuit (7 km) for panoramic views of the Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.
  • 01:00 PM – Descent & Packed Lunch
  • Begin descent back to the park gate.
  • Enjoy your packed lunch at a designated picnic site at the base.
  • 02:30 PM – Optional Activity (Time Permitting)
  • Short visit to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride (extra cost).
  • Relax before return trip.
  • 03:30 PM – Departure for Nairobi
  • Drive back via Mai Mahiu.
  • 05:30 – 06:00 PM – Arrival in Nairobi
  • Drop-off at your hotel/residence.
  • End of tour
  • Package Includes:
  • Transportation: Coaster bus.
  • Professional driver-guide.
  • Lunch (picnic/packed).
  • Bottled mineral water.
  • Park entry fees (Mount Longonot: Ksh 250 For residents Only)
  • Not Included:
  • Extra activities (Lake Naivasha boat ride)
  • Personal items, tips.
  • Non-Resident Park Fees ($26)
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