1 Day Hiking and Walking in Mt. Longonot Safari

Rising from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith is the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot. 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 all the way to Lake Naivasha. Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include buffaloes, elands, lion, leopard, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe and Grant's gazelles.

Departure: Daily departures from Nairobi

Highlights

• 5-hour scenic hike around the volcanic crater rim of Mt. Longonot (2,886m)
• Spectacular panoramic views across the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha
• Hell's Gate National Park with Fischer's Tower, geothermal power plant and hot springs
• Optional cycling through Hell's Gate canyon to the gorge for trekking (2 to 3 hours)
• Spot buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elands, and Grant's gazelles in volcanic landscapes

Wildlife you may see

• Buffaloes
• Elands
• Lions
• Leopards
• Bushbucks
• Common Zebras
• Giraffes
• Grant's Gazelles
• Baboons
• Birds of Prey

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nairobi to Mount Longonot Volcano Hike

   Hill climbers and view seekers should not miss the opportunity of climbing to the rim of Longonot (2,886 m) in the Rift Valley, a fairly young, dormant volcano that retains the typical shape of these mountains. Depart Nairobi early in the morning. Stop at the Rift Valley View Point to marvel at the sheer beauty of 'The Great Rift Valley'. View the expansive Loita Plains and then proceed to Mt. Longonot for a 5-hour hike ascending around the volcanic crater rim and down to the park gate.

   Meals: Picnic Lunch en-route, Drinking Water

2. Day 2

   Hell's Gate National Park, Hot Springs & Return to Nairobi

   Proceed to Hell's Gate National Park past the towering Fisher's Tower monolith. Visit the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant and the natural hot springs. Spot plains game across the dramatic canyon floor, then drive back to Nairobi. You can also opt for cycling through Hell's Gate National Park up to the dramatic Lower Gorge for a 2- to 3-hour guided hike before returning to Nairobi.

   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch