Price:KSh 3,200
Mount Longonot Day Hike
Code: MLOTH
Description
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.
The hike starts at the KWS park gate and passes the public campsite to Buffalo Point before you hit the staircase to the resting hut. Past the hut, we take the inline to the crater rim. After taking in some views, we will take an anticlockwise walk around the crater. We will take the views on the mini-crater after the diversion, Lake Naivasha, and Nakuru at the summit. We will then proceed to the other side until we meet the start of the anticlockwise turn. This will be the start of our descent to the Gate and back to the car for our journey back to Nairobi.
Mount Longonot Day Hike Stats
| Approximate Distance | 13.5 Km |
| Approximate Time | 8 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 9,225ft (at the Summit) |
| Difficulty | This hike is doable for beginners and children. |
Hike Essentials
| What to Wear | What to Carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | At least 2L water |
| A windproof down jacket | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants or shorts with tights | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| Sports shoes/Well-treaded hiking boot | Hiking stick |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Identification document/soft copy |
| Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket & Booking Mount Longonot Day Hike
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 3,200 | 50 |
| Self-Drive | 2,200 | 25 |
| Booking | 2,200 | 25 |
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Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Waiyaki Way)-Mai Mahiu
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Itinerary
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Departure, Hike & Return
Meeting point: City Hall Way (Kencom) opposite International House Entrance, CBD.
- 2.45 am: Boarding opens
- 5.00 am: Departure for Mount Longonot National Park (The departure time is strict)
- 6.15 am: Arrival at Mount Longonot National Park and registration
- 6.45 am: Hike starts
- 1.00 pm: Mandatory turn-back time for everyone
- 4.45 pm: Departure for Nairobi
N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s tidings and could be earlier or later than estimated.
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