The 15 Mount Longonot Hikes from Nairobi That Earn Their Price

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

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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. for a private climb up Mt. Longonot with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Alex, or Vincent. Reach the volcanic crater rim, then continue to Lake Naivasha for lunch and an optional boat ride among hippos and African fish eagles.

“I was Ppicked up on time from hotel and taken to entrance of Nairobi NP to purchase my ticket. We spent approx. 3 hours driving in the park. The driver accommodated my wish to see specific animals I was particularly interested in.”

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2.TRIP TO MOUNT LONGONOT NATIONAL PARK

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · from $70

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a private drive to Mount Longonot. Guide Dominic or Dominique leads the steep 8 to 9 kilometer hike, with rest stops, crater views, and possible giraffe and zebra sightings. Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, birds, and sunset scenery.

“A great experience, a five-hour hike where you can walk around a volcano crater surrounded by animals. Highly recommended and very comfortable despite the fog (you can't control the weather, but it was still worth it). Dominique is a great guide who adapted to my walking pace, and Nico was a great driver who took us safely along Kenya's roads. Definitely a unique way to experience the country's nature.”

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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 6:00 am for a guided Mount Longonot hike, a Rift Valley viewpoint, and lunch beside Lake Naivasha. Your private guide can set the walking pace, while the optional boat ride adds birdwatching and hippo viewing for $25 per person.

“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 private drive to Mount Longonot National Park. A mountain guide leads the four-hour crater hike, followed by a Rift Valley viewpoint, lakeside lunch, and optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Hotel transfers and park entry 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

Travel from Nairobi to Mount Longonot National Park in a private vehicle, then hike 4.1 kilometers to the crater rim with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Steven, Alex, Joshua, and Peter are praised for local insight and steady help on steep sections. Lake Naivasha can be added if time allows.

“Tough enough to still be chill hike.... go during week to have some space and quiet. Going earlier avoids traffic and reduces heat... great tour operator and guide . well organised and flexible”

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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 a.m. for a guided Mount Longonot hike, crater views, a Rift Valley lookout, and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Guides may include Jimmy, Dominic, Peter, Geoffrey, or Charles. Expect a demanding hike, birds, hippos, and a long but rewarding day.

“Hiking in a volcano : wonderful experience with professional guide (Jimmy) and driver (Dominic). Thanks again and Enjoy for the next customers!”

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7.Overnight tour to mount Longonot and Hells Gate Naivasha

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

Set out from Nairobi at 6 a.m. for the Great Rift Valley, hike Mount Longonot, cruise Lake Naivasha, and cycle through Hell's Gate. The tour includes meals, a hotel night, and a driver-guide. Ask if Patrick and Joshua are available for especially strong guiding.

“Very scenic. Nice hike and guides. Overnight hotel; clean but right next to big road and away from any business. Impossible to leave to explore the town from there.”

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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 a guided Mount Longonot hike, crater views, and a Lake Naivasha boat ride. Your English-speaking driver and mountain guide handle the day, with pickup from hotels, apartments, Airbnbs, and private homes. 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. Your English-speaking driver provides hotel pickup, water, lunch, and a free T-shirt. Guide Peter is known for patient encouragement on the steep trail. You can hike the crater rim before returning to Nairobi.

“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

Leave Nairobi for a crater hike on Mount Longonot, a boat ride among Lake Naivasha’s hippos and fish eagles, then cycle through Hell’s Gate and walk its gorges. Guides such as Peter, Isaac, Victor, and Edward have helped make this an active, well-supported private trip.

“I recently went on a day tour to Hell's Gate National Park with guides Peter, Gadaffi, and Robert and it was an amazing experience. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the tour fun and enjoyable. They were also great at ensuRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $130

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am for a guided climb of Mount Longonot with Dominic, then take an hour-long Lake Naivasha boat ride. Jimmy and Dominic are frequently assigned to the tour, while other guides may lead the hike. Expect a moderately hard day with wildlife, crater views, transport, park entry, water, and boat fees included.

“The hike to Mount Longonot was beautiful—we even saw some zebras on the way up and down! And our guide, Dominic, was amazing. Super patient while I huffed and puffed up the mountain! Jimmy, our driver, was so patient and friendly as well. The Lake Naivasha tour was also so beautiful and we saw so many animals! Such a great day!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $195

Start early from Nairobi for a guided Mount Longonot climb, with rest stops, crater-rim views, and time for lakeside lunch. Guides such as Kelvin and Kennedy-Darius help set the pace. Add a $20 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippo and wildlife viewing.

“We were very happy with the service from beginning to end. Good customer service, reasonable price, good conditioned car. The best experience was the driver. He was very professional and drove in a safe and pleasant manner. Very happy with the service.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $409

This private two-day trip pairs a crater hike at Mount Longonot with a Lake Naivasha boat ride and a Hell's Gate bicycle tour. Expect early starts, park fees, meals, lodging, transport, and a guide such as Santa, with airport pickup available for $20.

“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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 am with a private driver-guide, often Peter, for the 3.1 km climb to Mt. Longonot’s crater rim. After lunch, take a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos, birds, and Crescent Island views. Park and boat fees, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Really enjoyed the hike. This was one of my favorite activities in Kenya. The views were spectacular and Peter was a wonderful guide. I’m a slow hiker and he was very patient. Everything went smoothly. Highly recommend!”

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15.Full-Day Mount Longonot Hike with Boat Tour

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

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for a guided Mount Longonot hike of roughly 8 to 9 kilometers. Expect steep sections, rest stops, wide views, lunch, and a Lake Naivasha boat ride with possible hippo sightings. Transport, park fees, guide, and Nairobi pickup are included.

“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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