Itinerary.

6:00 a.m. Rise early for pickup at International House Parking, City Hall Way.

Meet and greets before the guide gives a brief tour summary.

Get ready for departure from Nairobi at 6:30 am to Mt. Longonot which is barely 60km from of Nairobi.

6:30 a.m. Departure for Mt. Longonot National Park.

Drive from Nairobi along Nakuru Naivasha highway.

Make astopover at a vantage Great Rift Valley view point to see the magnificent features in the rift valley floor, and learn about its geology from your guide.

About The Great Rift Valley.

Formed some five million years ago, the rift cuts through Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia on its way from the Red Sea.

The area is ripe with volcanic activities.

Among the notable ones includes bubbling geysers, hot springs, lakes, and even Mt. Suswa as you cast your eyes over the plains.

After this short 15 Minutes break, you will then continue to the heart of Mt. Longonot National Park for your crater hike.

07:15 a.m. Arrival at Mt. Longonot National Park.

About Mt. Longonot.

Mt. Longonot is a dormant volcano said to have last erupted in 1860s with lava canyons on its steep slopes and a circular caldera over a kilometer in diameter.

The mountain rises at about 750m above the Great Rift Valley floor and some 2776m above the sea level.

The entire mountain is a National Park within the jurisdiction of Kenya Wildlife Services.

The park is home to a number of wild games, most of which harbor in the thick forest covering the crater floor.

Spotting the animals (wildlife) is not guaranteed though.

It has a number of viewpoints on the highway to this mountain which have become popular stopovers for the motorists drawn by the splendor of this outstanding view.

08:45 a.m. Hike Starts

• You will therefore follow your guide through the valley and climb through the ravines that carve around the mountain.
• This day hiking path up the mountain slope is pretty steep and can get slippery at some points due to the loose soil and gravels, therefore in the category of moderate difficulty.
• Thus, you are better be reasonably fit to take part on this hike.
• However, the magnificent views from the crater rim itself are however worth every painful step and the effort.
• Peer into the crater’s lip, and, if your legs aren’t too tired, take a walk around the rim itself.
• This Mount Longonot hiking route trail will take you approximately 2 hours from the Park Gate to reach the rim of the crater and descent back to the gate.
• In case you find yourself with extra energy left, you might as well decide to take the hike going round the crater rim.
• Must be warned that this will mean another two hours, thus the total hike taking approximately 4 hours for the round trip.

01:45 p.m. Mandatory turn-back and descent.

• After descending from the climb to the crater’s rim, you will travel by coach to Lake Naivasha for a waterside lunch at the marina camp.
• Should you probably wish, then you will enjoy a final sightseeing experience on the lake itself.
• Here you will be looking for hippos wallowing in the shallows and African fish eagle that swoops into the water to catch fish as you go.

04:45 p.m. Departure for Nairobi.

Your day trip then ends with a drop-off back at your Nairobi hotel.

Summary:

• Rise early meet, greet and have a brief Depart for Mt. Longonot from Nairobi en-route Nakuru Naivasha highway
• Make a stop over to admire the Great African Rift Valley at the Rift Valley view point.
• Arrive and actively savor the challenge of climbing the mountain with personalized guiding
• Head to the lakeside lunch, then cruise around Lake Naivasha
• Depart on your way back to Nairobi

Itinerary Notes:

• Please be punctual; latecomers will be left behind and forfeit the entire amount paid up.
• Limuru Road pickups should make arrangements with the team leader by 8 p.m. on the eve of the event.
• Pickup stops will be no longer than 5 minutes.
• There will be no shopping stops in the morning.
• Please stock your supplies by the eve of the event.
• Please adhere to the set turn-back time.

Activities:

Road Trip From Nairobi To Longonot And Back

• Stopover At The Rift Valley Viewpoint To Have A Photo Session And Panoramic View Of The Great Rift Valley
• Hiking To An Attitude Of Up To 2,776 Meters Above Sea Level
• Amazing View Of The Margaret Hill, Mai Mahiu Town, Suswa Camp, And Olonana Boundary
• Trekking On A Moderate 3km Stretch Before Starting The Hike Around The Crater
• Hiking In A Group Where You Can Make New Friends And Business Networks

A Good Way Of Keeping Fit As You Hike The 13km Adventurous Trail

Preparing for the hike:

• Engage in active cardio exercises such as aerobics, walking, running, cycling, and swimming among others the week prior to the event.
• Set aside the day before the hike for resting -- take a break from exercises.
• Increase your hydration by at least two days to the hike.
• Purpose to get enough rest the night before the hike.
• Increase your carbohydrate intake two days before the hike. This helps boost your energy reserves.
• If on intermittent fasting or on a diet, take a break in the period one day before and after the hike.
• Cut your toe nails, please, cut your toe nails!
• Have a generous breakfast before stepping out of the house -- or at least 3 hours before the start of the event.

This ensures that most of the food has been digested by the time you begin the hike, giving you the much-needed energy while ensuring your stomach is not too full for comfort.

• Use the bathroom before leaving the house.

This avoids unnecessary bathroom breaks on the commute and during the hike.

• Set your mind up for conquering yourself.

Hiking is 90% mindset, 10% physical preparation.

Once you win the battle in your mind, everything else contributes less than 10%.

You can do it!