Day Trip: Mt. Longonot Hiking and Lake Naivasha Boat ride
Description
Climb to the top of stunning Mount Longonot on this moderately strenuous day hike. Small-group tours include hands-on attention from your guide and comfortable, round-trip transfers with hotel pickup. Circle the panoramic volcano at your own pace, with sweeping views of the National Park as your ultimate reward. Upgrade to include a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha. .One of the shapeliest peaks in all the Rift Valley, Mt Longonot (2776m), 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’ .
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Itinerary
Have a stop-over at the Rift Valley view point for a little break, take photographs and enjoy the view. You can also choose to purchase souvenirs at the shops located near the stop-over.
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Mount Longonot National Park, arriving while temperatures are still cool for the hike. Begin your ascent through volcanic landscapes to the crater rim, where sweeping views open up across the forested crater and Lake Naivasha in the distance, with chances of spotting wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, and buffaloes along the lower slopes. After completing the hike and descending, continue to Lake Naivasha for a relaxed lunch at a lakeside restaurant (own cost). In the afternoon, enjoy a guided boat ride on Lake Naivasha, gliding past hippos and abundant birdlife, including fish eagles and pelicans, while learning about the lake’s unique ecosystem. Later in the day, depart Naivasha and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early evening after a rewarding blend of adventure and wildlife.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels