The Excitement I was excited to join Hikers Arena on a Mt Longonot hike. Most of my friends had already been there before but it was my first time. Mt Longonot is a stratovolcano located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The journey from the pick-up point in Nairobi to Mt Longonot National Park, where the mountain is located, took about two hours by car. Along the way, we stopped at Maai Mahiu viewpoint to use the washrooms and enjoy the beautiful sunrise. As we approached the mountain, I was in awe of its majesty and its sheer challenge. The entrance to Mt Longonot National Park was lined with intriguing artwork, including the skulls of buffaloes that once roamed the area. Our guides, who were with Hikers Arena, advised us not to rush and to take our time, as we were not in a competition. Safety and Start As a beginner hiker, I was grateful for the guidance and support of the Hikers Arena team. They provided important safety tips for the hike, such as wearing warm clothing, jackets, socks, and a hat. These were handy since it was chilly when we started but turned hot and windy by midday. The ascent up the mountain was slow, steady, and increasingly challenging as we went higher. We passed a spot called Buffalo Point, where buffaloes like to gather and eat the freshest vegetation. Unfortunately, we did not see any on this particular hike. Along the way, we could spot some wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and Grant gazelles, who seemed undisturbed by our presence in the distance. A sign of Hope Finally, after about an hour of steep climbing, especially at the final approach, we reached the rim of the crater. The top views were breathtaking, with thick green forest in
The Excitement I was excited to join Hikers Arena on a Mt Longonot hike. Most of my friends had already been there before but it was my first time. Mt Longonot is a stratovolcano located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The journey from the pick-up point in Nairobi to Mt Longonot National Park,