Day Trips

From Nairobi: Mount Longonot National Park Hike and Lake Naivasha Tour

Fit a day of hiking and lakeside time into your Nairobi stay, with Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha reached in 90 minutes by private hotel transfers.

Your expert English-speaking driver-guide handles navigation and timing, sharing local insights on geology, wildlife, and the Great Rift Valley.

Hike the 3.1 km path up Mount Longonot and around its 8 km crater rim, spotting zebras and antelope below as forest turns into bare volcanic rock.

Unwind at Lake Naivasha after the climb, with time to admire this Rift Valley lake, stroll the shore, and capture water and mountain views.

Access to Mount Longonot National Park and Lake Naivasha

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private transport

Expert English-speaking guide / driver

Entrance fees to Mount Longonot

Entrance fees to Lake Naivasha

Lunch

Tips and gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Park fees: Carry enough cash or a payment method to pay entry at Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha.

Fitness prep: Be ready for a steep 3.1 km hike from the park gate to the crater rim.

Water: Bring sufficient drinking water, as the crater rim loop can take 3 to 4 hours.

Additional information

Tour type: This is a private day trip with an English-speaking driver-guide.

Driving time: The drive from Nairobi to Mount Longonot is approximately 90 minutes.

Hike duration: The optional crater rim loop takes around 3 to 4 hours.

Hike difficulty: The trail is non-technical but steep and requires good fitness.

Wildlife: You may see zebras, giraffes, buffalo, antelope, and birdlife around the park and lake.

Lake Naivasha stop: Access to Lake Naivasha is included, and many visits add lunch or a boat ride at your own cost.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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