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Internal Forested Crater: The crater floor contains a surprisingly thick forest, creating a hidden, enclosed ecosystem often contrasted with the arid slopes.
The "Rim Walk": Hikers can traverse the entire circumference of the crater rim, offering breathtaking, simultaneous views of the crater interior and the expansive Great Rift Valley.
High Accessibility: Despite its dramatic, rugged, and challenging terrain, it is located only about 60 km from Nairobi, making it a popular and accessible day-trip destination.
Unique Geology: The mountain is characterized by steep V-shaped ridges and gullies, earning its name from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot ("mountains of many spurs").
Wildlife and Birds of Prey: The National Park is home to wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, buffalos, and elands, and is a haven for raptors, including the Verreaux’s Eagle and Lammergeier.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will call you when he arrives at your pick up location
Itinerary
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1Rift Valley Province
Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park going through the Kikuyu lush green highlands and then on the eastern escarpment of the rift valley system.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mount Longonot National Park
Drop into the rift valley and arrive at the Mt Longonot national park for your Hike up to the crater. The hike requires medium physical fitness and you will climb through the gulleys that dot the sides of this mountain. You can make some rest stops at the designated places on the trek. You will get to the rim of the crater and look into the awesome crater below. If you have the strength for it, you can go round the rim of the crater. 12:00pm: - Mt. Longonot –Lake Naivasha Descend from the Longonot mountain for the base at the park headquarters. Relax for some while and take on the drive to Lake Naivasha. 1:00pm: - Lunch at Marina Camp Arrive at Marina camp and enjoy a sumptuous lunch at their restaurant by the lakeside while watching the lakes beauty and the birds flying by.
6 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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