One of the shapeliest peaks in all the Rift Valley, Mt Longonot (2780m) and its serrated crater rim offers fabulous views. The dormant volcano rises 1000m above the baking-hot valley floor and was formed 400,000 years ago; it last erupted in the 1860s. The park itself covers only 52 sq km and was set up to protect the volcano’s ecosystem and little else. The name ‘Longonot’ comes from the Maasai name Olo Nongot, which means ‘Mountain of Many Summits’.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Drinking water (1 litre per person). Bring extra water.
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Mt Longonot Park entrance fees
✔ Transport on a comfortable car to Mt Longonot and back from your hotel/residence withing Nairobi
✖ Guide tips
✖ International flights (From/to home)
✖ Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
✖ Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Albans Hotel
2. Hotel Centurion
3. Amelia Karen Hotel
4. Phoenicia Hotel Kiambu
5. Reymark Hotel
6. Kilimo Grand Resort
7. The Smith Hotel
8. Muthu Sovereign Suites & Spa, Limuru Road, Near Nairobi
9. Docklands Hotel
10. Zereniti House
11. 2.5.4 Ole-Sereni Hotel
12. DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
13. Lukenya Motorcross
14. Lazinos Guest House
15. Tamarind Tree Hotel
16. Progressive Park Hotel
17. Park Place Hotel
18. The Clarion Hotel
19. Kusyombunguo Lukenya Guest House
20. Starehe Link Hotel
Additional Info: We will be at your pickup location 20 minutes or so before the actual pickup time usually 7.00 AM or earlier (Subject to discussion after the booking). We can pick you from any Hotel/Residence within Nairobi or at Jomo Kenyatta.
Itinerary
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Mount Longonot National Park
We shall drive from Nairobi to Mt Longonot where we will meet our guide. He will guide you throughout Mt Longonot Hike. It takes about 3 Hrs to get to the Rim and another like 3 to 5 hrs to go round the Crater. The Crater highest peak standing at 2780 m above sea level is somehow at the middle of the hike. After the hike we will drive to a nearby restaurant for a hot lunch before driving back to Nairobi where our hike ends.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
