Top 9 Hiking Trips in Lake Naivasha

1.Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $130Our pick

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for a private climb through Mt. Longonot National Park. Your English-speaking guide sets the pace up steep ravines to the crater rim, with time to walk around it if your energy holds. After lunch near Lake Naivasha, add an optional boat cruise for hippos and African fish eagles.

“Vincent picked me up at 6am in a clean car. It was just me on this trip. He had with him Saffa a trainee. We stopped at the view point for the rift valley (but to be honest better views come as you head to longonot and from longomot itself). Read more”

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2.Mt Longonot National park Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Leave Nairobi for a private Mt Longonot hike with an English-speaking guide and driver. Walk 4.1 kilometers to the crater rim, then circle the volcano at your own pace. Guides such as Alex, Peter, Steven, and Joshua can help on steep sections and share local knowledge. Transport, water, and a climbing stick are included, but park entry and lunch cost extra.

“Well organised. Pickup on time. Guide (Steven) was fantastic. He's a local and has been up the mountain 500+ times so he knows what he's doing. Tips: ask the driver to stop at a shop for food/water. The driver is happy to stop at shops and restaurants if needed. Bring a hiking pole for the down hill section Great experience, would recommend!”

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3.Hiking Trip to Mount Longonot National Park & Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $130

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am for a guided hike up Mount Longonot, an extinct volcano with a forested crater and wide Rift Valley views. Guides may include Jimmy, Dominic, Charles, Peter, or Geoffrey. Finish with an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride to see hippos and birds. Transport and park entry are included; meals and the boat cost extra.

“Had a really great day. The hike was beatifull and so was the boat trip. Saw zebra's, hippo s, a lot of birds, but especially a very beautiful landscape. Dominic and Jimmy are good guides and nice company. Had some good laughs with them.”

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4.Full-Day Hiking Guided Adventure at Mount Longonot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $129

Leave Nairobi early for a guided climb of Mount Longonot, a steep 12-hour outing with hotel pickup, water, lunch, and a company T-shirt. Guide Peter is especially good at encouraging hikers through the altitude and loose, dusty sections. You can add a crater-rim walk and possibly a Lake Naivasha boat ride.

“Peter was my guide and he was amazing, highly recommend him! I almost wanted to quit bc the altitude was intense for me but he was, kind, patient, and encouraged me to keep going. I'm so glad I finished and had Peter's help as well, extremely grateful!”

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5.Mount Longonot Full-Day Hiking and Trekking Trip from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $195

Start with a 6:00 am pickup in Nairobi and drive about an hour to Mount Longonot National Park. Your guide, possibly Kelvin or Kennedy-Darius, sets an easy pace up the volcano, with rest stops and Rift Valley views. Add a $20 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and lakeside wildlife.

“What an experience! Kelvin was an amazing guide, trekking us up the beautiful Mt Longonot. He pointed out various wildlife along with educating us on the trees and flora in this area. He was also a great sport in taking pictures of us at the Read more”

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6.Hells Gate with Hiking Biking Climbing and Camping in Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60

Meet your guide at Elsa Gate at 7:00 am for a private Hell's Gate adventure with hiking in Ol Njorowa Gorge, cycling across open plains, and optional climbing at Fischer's Tower. Eric leads the experience, with climbing guide Nelson handling the rock challenge. Camping and a morning boat ride can be added.

“Eric is such an amazing guide! He took such good care of and showed us so much of authentic Kenyan culture. He is thoughtful, fun, and attuned. We even got to meet his parents!”

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7.Nairobi: Full-Day Mount Longonot Hike with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Start with a 6:00 AM Nairobi pickup, drive to Mount Longonot, and hike 8 to 9 kilometers through steep volcanic terrain with a guide. After lunch, take a Lake Naivasha boat ride toward Crescent Island and possible hippo sightings. The day lasts about eight hours and suits reasonably fit walkers.

“Super day with every guide (driver, mt guide and boat guide) being extremely knowledgeable about their area. Also taken to a great spot for lunch, would recommend”

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8.Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha: Bike Tour, Hike & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $36Best value

Spend a full day at Hell’s Gate with a guided gorge hike, bicycle safari, optional rock climbing, and a Lake Naivasha boat ride. Guide Eric is praised for his friendly, flexible approach. You’ll need to budget separately for park entry, bikes, boat transport, and any camping or climbing extras.

“The tour was great. Our guide Eric is really friendly, funny and open for all kind of ideas and variations of the tour. We had a great day and it was also totally affordable for our budget. Next time I definitely will come back to him. thanks:)”

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9.Guided Mount Longonot Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $95

Travel from Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley, stop for wide valley views, hike Mount Longonot’s crater rim, and look across to Lake Naivasha. A guide such as Kelvin can help with the route and photos. Add the optional $25 boat ride for hippos and eagle fishing.

“Kelvin was an excellent guide. He took me up Mt Longonot, patiently guiding me on the best route to take. On the rim of the crater he took excellent photo of me capturing different aspects of the crater & rim. Kelvin is friendly, knowledgeable abt the route & a great driver. Highly recommend you book your safaris with him. Kate.”

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