About This Mt Longonot Day Trip
This Mt Longonot day trip is a rewarding day hike from Nairobi, climbing the rim of a dormant volcano in the Rift Valley near Lake Naivasha. The trail rises to sweeping views over the lake and the crater’s forested floor, with a full circuit of the rim for the energetic — a superb active escape from the city.
It’s an easy, exhilarating day out for walkers and nature lovers. As a specialist Kenya DMC, Entice Africa Safaris arranges the transfers, park fees, and a guide — explore our custom Kenya safari tours or read about the park at the Kenya Wildlife Service. Fancy a hike? contact our team.
Safari Overview
Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860s. Its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong’ot, meaning “mountains of many spurs” or “steep ridges”.
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.
What to take with you
- Sunscreen
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Guidebooks
- Personal effects
