Mount Longonot is the extinct volcano that rises from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith.
The mountain has unique feature of 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.
Lake Naivasha has different bird species and hippos.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Local English-speaking guide
✔ Private tour
✔ Hotel/apartment/airport pick up and drop off
✔ Entry/Admission - Mount Longonot National Park
✖ Boat ride in Lake Naivasha- USD 20
✖ Meals and drinks ( available for purchase)
Pickup Locations
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2. Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
3. The Heron by Sarovar Portico India
4. ibis Styles Hotel Westlands Nairobi
5. Best Western Plus Westlands
6. Nairobi Serena Hotel
7. Park Inn By Radisson Nairobi Westlands
8. Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
9. Sarova Panafric
10. Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
11. Sarova Stanley
12. Wilson Airport
13. Raha Suites
14. Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
15. Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport
16. Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG hotel
Additional Info: Clients can always let us know their pick up addresses and we can advise them on the pick up
Itinerary
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Kenya
Mt Longonot National Park is located 90km from Nairobi city on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. The mt Longonot national park is a popular park for hiking and mountain climbing that takes less than 3-4hrs to climb/hike up and down. It is one of the best adventure day trips from Nairobi. Longonot national park is easy to get to and has the best sightseeing opportunities and one can look inside the mountain crater.
Duration: 4 hours
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Lake Naivasha
Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha Go on an hour boat ride in this wonderful rift valley lake. The boat ride will take you to see the hundreds of birds in this lake including the diving African fish eagle which dives in the water to catch fish without ever missing. You will also go to the hippo pool and see the hippos as they swim and bleat inside the water while opening their mouths to over 180 degrees.
Duration: 2 hours
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Great Rift Valley View Point You will make a scheduled stop at the view point on the side of the escarpment to enjoy the view of the Rift valley floor from a birds eye view. The rift valley system was formed 5 million years ago and the rift runs from the red sea through Ethiopia and Kenya and Tanzania. The rift valley is an active volcanic area and has some of the most interesting features including more than 8 lakes, dormant and active volcanic mountains and hotsprings and geysers You can actually see the volcanic Mt Suswa from this high place with their evergreen craters and the undulating green rift valley floor. The view from here is just amazing. Make sure to take as many photos from here as you can.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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
