From Mount Longonot to Hell’s Gate Hike and Cycle Holiday

Difficulty

Easy

Comfort

Midscale

Group size

1-8 tourists,
over 6 y.o.

Rising majestically from the Great Rift Valley is the dormant volcano Mount Longonot, resembling a monolith. A distinctive aspect of this mountain is the dense forest located within its crater. The rim of the crater offers stunning panoramic views of the picturesque Rift Valley, extending to Lake Naivasha. Notable wildlife at Mount Longonot includes buffaloes, elands, leopards, bushbucks, common zebras, giraffes, and Grant’s gazelles. Additionally, Hell's Gate National Park, the only park in Kenya that offers various activities such as walking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and game drives, is nearby. On your way to Nairobi, you can also choose to visit Lake Naivasha for a boat ride.

Grace C. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English

We are Tour & Travel company based in Nairobi Kenya offering Nairobi Day Tours & Excursion, Safaris, Nairobi Airport Transfers, Multi-day & Extended Tours, Mount Kenya & Kilimanjaro Climbing, Volunteer & Internships Programs.

Tour highlights

Hike Mount Longonot

Stunning views from the crater are guaranteed

Explore Hell’s Gate National Park

Cycle and trek in the park with scenic gorges

Wildlife Encounters

Observe Kenya's rich wildlife in their natural habitats

Route details

Hikers and nature enthusiasts should take the chance to ascend to the rim of Longonot (2886 m) in the Rift Valley, a relatively young, dormant volcano that showcases the typical characteristics of such mountains, even if it doesn't have a perfect conical form.

Start your journey from Nairobi early in the morning. Make a stop at the Rift Valley Viewpoint to marvel at the sights that earn it the name “The Great Rift Valley.” After admiring the Loita Plains, head to Mt. Longonot for a 5-hour hike around the crater and back down to the entrance. The trails leading up the mountain are steep, so it's advisable to wear comfortable hiking shoes and light clothing, and to carry drinking water. The hike offers an incredible experience from the crater's summit, where you may encounter various wildlife, including plains zebras, giraffes, African leopards, and elusive hartebeests.

At the end of the day, settle in at a permanent tented camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Difficulty

Easy

Minimal physical activity. Suitable for everyone regardless of fitness and age

Accommodation

Comfort

Midscale

Hotel

1 night

Or similar.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Nairobi

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Weather during the tour

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Conditions

Included

accommodation;
professional driver guide;
full board;
bottle drinking water;
safari vehicle.

Extras

flights;
travel insurance;
option boat ride USD 30 per person;
tips;
drinks and alcohol.

It's important to know

In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.