The 15 Best Mount Longonot Hikes

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.From Nairobi: TRIP TO MOUNT LONGONOT NATIONAL PARK

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · from $70

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a private guided hike up Mount Longonot. Dominic guides the steep trail while Jimmy handles the drive, with rest stops, crater views, and possible sightings of zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, birds, and sunset scenery.

“Nico and Dom provided outstanding care throughout the entire experience. Their insights and rich historical context really enhanced the journey. The trip to Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha was beautiful, challenging, and incredibly fulfilling. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for both adventure and cultural learning!”

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3.Private Tour to Mount Longonot and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am with a private guide and driver for Mount Longonot National Park. Hike toward the volcano summit and crater, then continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional one-hour boat ride. Guides such as Frank, Patrick, Victor, Joshua, and Meshack have led this route.

“Thanks for a spectacular tour to Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha. Peter and "black Santa" picked me up at the hotel early in the morning. Black Santa brought us in two hours to the starting point of the hike. Climbing up the crater of Mount Read more”

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4.Day tour to mount Longonot park from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $90

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am for a guided Mount Longonot hike, including the crater rim if your legs allow it. Stop at a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then continue to Lake Naivasha for lakeside lunch and an optional one-hour boat ride. Hotel pickup, drop-off, park entry, and a mountain guide are included.

“Much recommended tour. Great hike, not that hard in terms of views what you get to see during the activity. Amazingly caring and very very intelligent guides, it is great pleasure to discuss any matter with them.”

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5.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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6.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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7.Overnight tour to mount Longonot and Hells Gate Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $190

Leave Nairobi at 6 a.m. for the Rift Valley, hike Mount Longonot, take an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride, then cycle and walk through Hell’s Gate. This private two-day tour includes a driver-guide, hotel stay, meals, and pickup. Guides may include Patrick and Joshua, though staff can vary.

“If you are an active person , this is trip for you. Great hikes and bike ride. Nice boat trip. My driver Patrick was excellent in every respect. My guide at Longonot, Joshua, was superb . The views on Longonot hike were amazing. A fantastic 2 day experience.”

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8.Day Tour To Mount Longonot Park From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $220

Leave Nairobi at 6 AM for the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and a guided hike up Mount Longonot. English-speaking guides such as Joshua and Steven Mbugua lead the climb, with time for the crater rim and scenic views. Finish at Lake Naivasha with an optional boat ride for hippos and bird watching. Lunch and the boat fee cost extra.

“Highly recommend this if you are looking for an adventorous day trip from Nairobi. The scenery was spectacular”

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9.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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10.Overnight Exciting Tour To Mt. Longonot and Hell’s Gate Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $416

You’ll hike Mount Longonot with a private guide, take a boat toward Lake Naivasha’s hippos and fish eagles, then cycle through Hell’s Gate and walk its gorges. Guides such as Peter, Victor, Isaac, and Edward have led this route. Transport, meals, lodging, park fees, bicycles, and the boat ride are included.

“Isaac was a great guide on our two day trip. Knowledgeable and friendly and efficient. He also hooked us up with very good hiking and biking guides on the trip.”

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11.Day Trip to Mount Longonot National Park and Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $130

Start with a 6:00 am pickup in Nairobi and climb Mount Longonot with a local guide such as Dominic or Jo. The 3 to 4 hour hike brings wide Rift Valley views and possible zebra sightings. Then take an included boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot birds and hippos.

“Driver Jimmy and guide Dominic could not have been more friendly and delightful to spend the day with. They were both full of information — about the landscape and ecology — but also fascinating to chat with about Kenyan schooling, culturRead more”

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12.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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13.Overnight Mount Longonot and Hells Gate National Park From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $409

You’ll leave Nairobi early with a guide such as Santa, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, hike Mount Longonot’s crater, cruise Lake Naivasha, and spend the next morning cycling through Hell’s Gate National Park. The $409 price includes transport, lodging, meals, park fees, bicycles, and private guiding for your group.

“This was a truly fantastic tour! The main host was kind and friendly. Each of the separate tours were brilliant, as was the scenery. Well worth it.”

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14.Day Trip to Mt. Longonot with Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60Best value

Start from Nairobi at 6:00 am with a private driver and guide, then hike 3.1 km to Mt. Longonot’s crater rim before a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride. Look for hippos, waterbucks, giraffes, impala, fish eagles, pelicans, and Crescent Island. Guide Peter is associated with this tour.

“Climbing the summit of Mount Logonot was simply fantastic. For those who like to venture into the unknown, on a narrow and often slippery path, filled with sand and volcanic rocks, with a breathtaking landscape, this is what you will get when Read more”

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15.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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