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Day Trip to Mt. Longonot with Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha

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Maai Mahiu

This tour enables you to visit both Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha within a day. During the mountain hike you enjoy views of Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate and Mount Suswa. On the boat ride you see hippopotamuses, birds and enjoy views of the crescent island.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Mount Longonot National Park - Mt longonot is a volcanic mountain located 73km from Nairobi. It has an altitude of 2856m and has been dormant for over 200 years.
This trip begins at 6.00 am where your driver will pick you up from your hotel. After driving for an hour you will take a break at the Great rift valley view point for pictures. Here you’ll be able to view Mt Longonot and other features on the floor of the Rift Valley.
The drive then continues for 30 more minutes before you arrive at the mountain. You will then start the hike up the mountain. The hike is 3.1km from the entrance to the rim where you have a view of the crater. Depending on how you feel once you reach the rim you will decide if you’re able to go around the rim. Enjoy views of Lake Naivasha, Hells gate and Mount Suswa on the hike around the rim. The distance around the rim is 7.2km. This hike takes 4 to 6 hours.

It is advisable to wear hiking boots and clothes. Hiking sticks snacks and drinking water also make the experience much better.

Lake Naivasha - After the hike your driver will take you to Lake Naivasha. Here you will have lunch and then the boat ride will follow. This is a one hour boat ride where you will see hippopotamus birds and the crescent island.
A walk on the crescent island can be organised at a fee.

After the boat ride the 2 hour drive back to Nairobi follows.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance fee to Mt Longonot
Professional driver and guide
Boat ride fee at Lake Naivasha

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to Mt longonot National Park(26Usd to be paid via Ecitizen.kws)
Boat ride fees (Ksh 3000 to be paid on the day of the tour.)
Tips and Gratuities
Food and Drinks

Location

Mount Longonot National Park

Naivasha Road,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jackblack2012

Dec 11, 2023

A day at Mt. Longonot with boat ride on Lake Naivasha - Climbing the summit of Mount Logonot was simply fantastic. For those who like to venture into the unknown, on a narrow and often slippery path, filled with sand and volcanic rocks, with a breathtaking landscape, this is what you will get when you get to the summit. Peter my guide was great! Knowing, he adapted to my rhythm, he explained everything we saw, he took the time to stop when I wanted to stop. I recommend that adventure to all!! And the tour with a boat on Lake Naivasha, what a natural wonder! The lake filled with hippos, surrounded by all kinds of birds including fish eagles and cormorants. Without forgetting the Crescent Island, full of animals clearly visible from the boat. The captain took the time to stop at interesting places where I could take photos. He was also able to answer all my questions. Thank you Peter for finding me this captain who surprised me with his knowledge of nature. I recommend this ride to everyone!!