Rising from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith is the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot. A unique feature is the thick forest that lies within the crater of the mountain. 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, elands, lion, leopard, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe and Grant’s gazelles.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional Safari Guide/Driver
✔ Lunch
✔ Bottle Drinking Water
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ All applicable game Park Entrance fees. • All Camping Fees •
✔ Finest accommodation offered in tent
✖ Tips
✖ Drinks and Alcohol
✖ Items and Personal Nature
Pickup Locations
1. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
2. 37 On Kikambala
3. Olsupat Lodge
4. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
5. Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
6. Prearea Hotel
7. Best Western Plus Westlands
8. Ulwazi Place by Trianum
9. Lowela Hotel
10. Dayo Suites and Hotel
11. StanMar Hotel
12. Valley Arcade Towers
13. Jkia B&B
14. Nairobi Executive Serviced Apartment
15. Hotel Tobriana
16. New Carnation Hotel
17. Idyllic Ventures Ltd
18. Nomad Paradise Hotel
19. Razana Hotel
20. Maasai Lodge
Additional Info: We pick all travelers within Nairobi, kindly indicate where would like to be picked within Nairobi
Itinerary
Nairobi- Longonot National Park
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Mount Longonot National Park
Hill climbers and view seekers should not miss the opportunity of climbing to the rim of Longonot (2886 m) in the Rift Valley, a fairly young, dormant volcano that retains the typical shape of these mountains, although it’s far from being a perfect conical shape.
Depart Nairobi early in the morning. Stop at the Rift Valley View point to see the wonders that makes it be called “The Great Rift Valley.” View the Loita Plains and then proceed to Mt. Longonot for 5 hours hike and around the crater and down to the Gate. up the mountain are steep therefore you should carry comfortable hiking shoes, light clothing and drinking water. The hiking will give you such a great experience from top at the crater. You will have a chance to spot for many types of wild animals; plain zebras, giraffes, African leopard and hartebeest which are hard to spot.
At the end of the day check in at the permanent tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 5 hours
Longonot National Park- Hells Gate National Park
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Hell's Gate National Park
Leave your hotel in the morning after breakfast for Hell’s Gate. The morning hours are the best for hiking at the parks towering cliffs. Leave the vehicle behind you at a certain point which will be driving behind you in case you get tired or would like to rest. Start with walking on the well-marked trails. After walking for several kilometers, reach the biking center where you shall ride the bikes to the spot where rock climbing will start. Cycling is a great adventure where you will cycle for seven kilometers before resting at the Rangers post. As you walk and bike you shall be able to spot the animals as they graze in the wild, zebras, gazelles as well as the giraffes. After resting, leave the bikes for a walking adventurous safari that takes approximately 3 hours. You will be able to enjoy the spectacular view of the gorges .Discover the hot springs then walk back to pick the bikes and cycle back to the spot where the vehicle will be waiting for you.then drive back to Nairobi.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
