One of the shapeliest peaks in all the Rift Valley, Mt Longonot (2780m) 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’.
Pickup included
We shall drive from Nairobi to Mt Longonot where we will meet our guide. He will guide you throughout Mt Longonot Hike. It takes about 3 Hrs to get to the Rim and another like 3 to 5 hrs to go round the Crater. The Crater highest peak standing at 2780 m above sea level is somehow at the middle of the hike. After the hike we will drive to a nearby restaurant for a hot lunch before driving back to Nairobi where our hike ends.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
We will be at your pickup location 20 minutes or so before the actual pickup time usually 7.00 AM or earlier (Subject to discussion after the booking). We can pick you from any Hotel/Residence within Nairobi or at Jomo Kenyatta.