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:...