Mount Longonot Day Hike: The Best Place to Start

A Mount Longonot day hike is a great way to kick off your journey to the mountains. It is an ideal hike for all hikers, as the mountain offers the option of turning back at the crater or going around it, depending on your fitness level. Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, about 90 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. It stands at 9,098 feet above sea level and is a popular destination for hiking and mountain climbing.

Quick Summary

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Departure time & location: 5:00 a.m., at Simba Street

Approximate hiking distance: 13.5km

Available hiking time: 8 hours

Maximum elevation gain: 615m

Highest elevation: 9,255ft

Hike difficulty: This hike needs only good physical health.

Knowing the mountain weather can change suddenly, proper gear and clothing are vital

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We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Since mountain weather can change rapidly, be prepared to add or remove layers as needed for comfort and safety.

What to wear	What to carry
A hat or a baseball cap	At least 2L of water
Sports attire	Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts)
Hiking pants or shorts with tights	Rain poncho/raincoat
A windproof down jacket	Hiking stick
Well-treaded & comfortable shoe	Identification document
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly	Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected)
	A head torch/lamp

Ticket Includes

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Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide(s), refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.

	East African Citizen (KES)	Kenyan Resident (KES)	African Citizen (USD)	Non-Resident (USD)
Ticket	3,500	3,700	43	67
Booking	Pay Kes 1,000 to Buy Goods Till 3127069

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Participation & Indemnification

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We have tried and tested the hiking challenges we offer to adventurers, and we take utmost care when you join us. These activities could be risky, and by booking our events, through our integrated systems or manually, you consent to Hikers Arena’s participation terms. By using our online services, you also automatically accept our Website terms.

Trip Route

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Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Maai Mahiu

Inquiries and Updates

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For inquiries and updates, contact us.