Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, and its most unique feature is the thick forest that grows within its crater. This creates a striking and beautiful contrast between the steep, barren volcanic ridges and the lush greenery inside the crater.
A Scenic Hiking Destination: The mountain is a popular spot for hiking, offering a challenging yet rewarding climb.
Active Geothermal Activity: Despite being a dormant volcano (last erupted in the 1860s) there is evidence of active magma systems beneath the surface.
A Home for Wildlife: The mountain's slopes and the forest within the crater are home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, buffal...
Highlights
20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English speaking guide/driver.
Bottled water
Transport in a private vehicle
Pickup and drop off within Nairobi
Hiking Climbing stick
Mt Longonot Entrance fees
Lunch and drinks (We are happy to drive you to a restaurant)
Itinerary
Hike up to the Mt Longonot crater, rim takes about half a day, though going up the 4.1 kilometers to the rim of the crater can take anything from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your speed, 7.2 Kilometers round the rim
Mount Longonot National Park Day Hike
About
Mount Longonot is a stratovolcano located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, and its most unique feature is the thick forest that grows within its crater. This creates a striking and beautiful contrast between the steep, barren volcanic ridges and the lush greenery inside the crater.
A Scenic Hiking Destination: The mountain is a popular spot for hiking, offering a challenging yet rewarding climb.
Active Geothermal Activity: Despite being a dormant volcano (last erupted in the 1860s) there is evidence of active magma systems beneath the surface.
A Home for Wildlife: The mountain's slopes and the forest within the crater are home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, buffal...
Highlights
20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
20 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English speaking guide/driver.
Bottled water
Transport in a private vehicle
Pickup and drop off within Nairobi
Hiking Climbing stick
Mt Longonot Entrance fees
Lunch and drinks (We are happy to drive you to a restaurant)