Hiking Tour: Mt Longonot Day tour
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If you are looking for a place to enjoy smooth outdoor hiking activity, then mt longonot is the place to visit.
Mt longonot rises from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith forming an extinct volcanic mountain. A unique feature is the thick forest that lies within the crater of the mountain. The crater rim also provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley. Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include buffaloes, elands, lion, leopard, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe and Grant’s gazelles.
Mt Longonot is just less than 2780m (9100ft) above sea level with a tree-filled interior and a lonesome steam vent to the northeast. A hike to the crater from the base and descend will take 4 hours.
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Duration: 6h
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- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Mount Longonot National Park
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- apartments, guest houses
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Nairobi Kenya
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 44482P40- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No dress code
- Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 44482P40
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- 1Our Guide will meet you early in the morning at your Nairobi based hotel. After briefing, you are set for the one hour ride in a private vehicle. You will also be able to stop at the Great Rift valley View point for viewing and Photography. The countryside is beautiful and you will pass several towns with people going ahead with their daily activities. Proceed to the Base of Mt Longonot, where the hiking guide will be waiting. After getting the admission tickets, you are set for the hiking. It will be around 5 hours to climb and walking round the crater. Of course, there are several stop overs for relaxing and sipping some waters. You are able to spot some animals like gazelles, Giraffes and Buffaloes. After descending, you will be ushered to your vehicle for the drive back to Nairobi. You may also decide to have your lunch at the base restaurants or on the way back.
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Special thanks to Francis & Joshua😊
The climb is softer than you can expect and the view!!!🤩It worth it🤩
The giraffes are a must😍
Take your time to do the tour of the rim (7km)😉
The climb is softer than you can expect and the view!!!🤩It worth it🤩
The giraffes are a must😍
Take your time to do the tour of the rim (7km)😉
Written 7 August 2023
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Dear Valued Client,
We're delighted to hear about your fantastic experience, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to Francis and Joshua for making your journey memorable! It's wonderful that the climb exceeded your expectations and the view left you in awe. Giraffes are indeed a highlight, and exploring the 7km rim was a great tip. We appreciate your 5-star review and your valuable recommendation. We can't wait to have you back for more incredible adventures and breathtaking views. Safe travels and see you soon.
Written 11 August 2023
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