HIKING MT LONGONOT, 2025 GUIDE


Hiking is a great way to rejuvenate not only your body, but also mind and spirit.

Mt Longonot is a popular destination for hikers in Kenya and around the world. It is a stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Africa,inside Mt Longonot National Park.It is located 90km from Nairobi city.

Its name is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges".

The entire Mt. Longonot hike takes 4-6 hours. The 3.1-kilometer trail up the mountain from the gate to the rim of the crater takes 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on one's competence. Once you reach the rim, you have the choice to descend or hike all the way around the crater.

Difficulty Level: Moderate to advanced

If you intend to hike the mountain. Below are the latest Entrance Fees to Mount Longonot. Non Residents: $30 for Adults and $20 for Children. Residents: Ksh 300 for Adults and Ksh 215 for Children. Kenyan Citizens: Ksh 300 for Adults and Ksh 215 for Children.

Opening Times: 6AM-6PM every day.

Essentials for hiking in a sunny weather:

🌞 A sunhat

🌞 Sunglasses and sunscreen

🌞Sports bra (for ladies) plus breathable tshirts(for both gender)

🌞 Wind breaker jacket 

🌞 Normal tights (ladies)

🌞Hiking pants(men)

🌞 Hiking socks 

🌞 Hiking boots

🌞Snacks

🌞Hydration bladder

🌞Trekking pole

🌞 Backpack 

Essentials for hiking in a cold/rainy weather:

☔ Winter hat

☔ Thermal tshirt

☔ Windbreaker jacket 

☔ Raincoat 

☔ Fleece jacket 

☔ Fleece pants

☔ Gloves (waterproof or windproof thinsulate)

☔ Gaiters 

☔ Hiking socks 

☔Hiking boots

☔Trekking pole

☔ Snacks 

☔Backpack

Note: Avoid cotton clothes, cotton holds water and doesn't dry fast so you might end up freezing.

And of course carry with you hiking spirit!

I really enjoyed my hike at Mt Longonot. It actually rained while we were up in the mountain,it was a remarkable experience to remember. I was psyched up thanks to the team I was with, (some of us) managed to go round the creater! I highly recommend everyone to experience that.

Thank you for reading, I hope it was helpful and fun. See you on my next blog. Bye.

Let me know your thoughts. Leave a comment 😊




Location: Mt Longonot National Park, Mt Longonot hiking Trail, Kenya

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