Mount Longonot
A young stratovolcano at 2,776 m. Hike to the crater rim and then walk around it for views over the Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.
Mount Longonot National Park lies southeast of Lake Naivasha. The volcano last erupted around the 1860s. Its crater is about 1.8 km across, with a forested floor dotted with fumaroles. The trail climbs about 3 km from the park gate to the crater rim, taking about 1 to 1.5 hours on steep, loose soil. A loop around the crater adds about 7.2 km, and the full hike takes around 5 to 6 hours. Zebras and giraffes can be seen along the way, and from the top you can overlook Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley. Entry for non-resident adults is about 26 US dollars, paid electronically. The park is open from 06:00 to 18:00. Bring plenty of water and sun protection, and start early in the morning.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hell's Gate National Park
- Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
- Olkaria Geothermal Spa
- Elsamere (Joy Adamson Centre)
- Mount Suswa
- Lake Naivasha
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint (Mai Mahiu)
- Lake Oloidien