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Mount Longonot

Rift Valley, day hike

Mount Longonot

Day hikeDuration
2,780 mHighest point
12 kmDistance
ModerateLevel

Mount Longonot is a great hike for anyone looking to challenge themselves and enjoy beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley. With a steady climb to the crater rim and the option to hike around the crater, it is ideal for beginners with a reasonable level of fitness and intermediate hikers looking for a rewarding day out.

Dates and rates

14 Nov 2026
Meet 5.30am, leave 5:40am
  • East African Citizens (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania)KSh 3,800
  • Kenyan ResidentsKSh 4,500
  • African CitizenUSD 57
  • Non-ResidentsUSD 77

Book this trip

from KSh 3,800

Per person. Rates vary by residency.

Total: 1 × KSh 3,800KSh 3,800

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Meeting point

International Life House

About the Trail

Mount Longonot is a dormant stratovolcano located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Its most distinctive feature is its perfectly circular crater with scenic views of Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley. This mountain is a popular destination for hikers and trekkers, offering a variety of great challenges: up to the crater point, up to the summit, and round the crater rim.

Take note of the following key times

Meeting time: 5:30am

Departure time: 5:40am

Duration of Hike: 5-6 hours

Estimated Finish Time: 3.30pm and back in Nairobi by 6:00pm