Day Trip to Mt. Longonot with Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Professional driver and guide
- Entrance fee to Mt Longonot
- Boat ride fee at Lake Naivasha
- Entry/Admission - Lake Naivasha
- Entry/Admission - Mount Longonot National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Longonot National Park, Naivasha Road, Maai Mahiu 00200 Kenya
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Road Nakuru County, 20117 Kenya
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.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Longonot National Park, Naivasha Road, Maai Mahiu 00200 Kenya
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Lake Naivasha, Naivasha Road Nakuru County, 20117 Kenya
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
B7399MWrosab
December 2022
Great tour to Mt Longonot, really peaceful view from the top, and nice walk. Peter the Guide and driver was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We even saw fresh leopard paw print!
Great tour to Mt Longonot, really peaceful view from the top, and nice walk. Peter the Guide and driver was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We even saw fresh leopard paw print!screename77
June 2023
Really enjoyed the hike. This was one of my favorite activities in Kenya. The views were spectacular and Peter was a wonderful guide. I’m a slow hiker and he was very patient. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed the hike. This was one of my favorite activities in Kenya. The views were spectacular and Peter was a wonderful guide. I’m a slow hiker and he was very patient. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!I4558YJmaximeb
January 2023
Excellent trip with Peter. He’s super nice and know very well places I recommend highly trips with him
Excellent trip with Peter. He’s super nice and know very well places I recommend highly trips with himroykD6528MA
December 2022
My trip was excellent... My driver and guide Peter was very friendly and knowledgeable. When we left Nairobi the weather was a bit gloomy but he pointed out that it would be warmer as we're going to a different region. He was right! At the rift valley view point we already had clear views of the ...
My trip was excellent... My driver and guide Peter was very friendly and knowledgeable. When we left Nairobi the weather was a bit gloomy but he pointed out that it would be warmer as we're going to a different region. He was right! At the rift valley view point we already had clear views of the mountain. The hike itself has the most amazing views of the volcano. We often saw animals but my guide made sure I felt safe as its only herbivores. Lunch next to lake naivasha was quite good as I had fish from the lake. The boat ride in lake naivasha was also quite phenomenal with hippos and birds. Highly recommended.AnnamariaBerlin
February 2023
Ich kann diese Tagestour nur empfehlen! Man wird vom Wohnort oder Hotel abgeholt, fährt vor Sonnenaufgang los, um dann am Eingang des Nationalparks zu Fuß zum Mt Longonot aufzusteigen. Ein atemberaubender Blick auf den Vulkankrater und die Landschaft ist die Belohnung für die Anstrengung. Nach de...
Ich kann diese Tagestour nur empfehlen! Man wird vom Wohnort oder Hotel abgeholt, fährt vor Sonnenaufgang los, um dann am Eingang des Nationalparks zu Fuß zum Mt Longonot aufzusteigen. Ein atemberaubender Blick auf den Vulkankrater und die Landschaft ist die Belohnung für die Anstrengung. Nach dem Abstieg geht es weiter zum Lake Naivashi, wo man zu Mittag essen kann, um anschließend in einem Boot über den See zu fahren und zB Nilpferde in freier Wildbahn zu betrachten. Unser Führer Peter war stets geduldig, bereit alle Fragen zu beantworten und sich auf jeden Teilnehmer, ob jung, ob alt, einzustellen. Ich habe seine sehr ruhige, unaufgeregte, diskrete und freundliche Art geschätzt. Vielen Dank für einen unvergesslichen Tag!