Heritage of African Jungles

2 DAYS LAKE NAIVASHA & MT. LONGONOT HIKING ADVENTURE

Rising from the floor of the Great Rift Valley like a monolith is the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot. A unique feature is a thick forest that lies within the crater of the mountain. The crater rim also provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley all the way to Lake Naivasha. Major wildlife attractions at Mount Longonot include buffaloes, elands, lions, leopards, bushbucks, common zebra, giraffe, and Grant’s gazelles.

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: BOAT RIDE AT LAKE NAIVASHA AND CRESCENT ISLAND

You will be picked up from your hotel after your early morning breakfast at 6.00 am and drive towards the park which is roughly an hour and a half drive, you’ll pass through the Kikuyu highlands and stop for views of the eastern escarpment of the Great Rift Valley You will be driven along the breathtaking Great Rift Valley (with a short stop at viewpoint for photographic opportunities) to arrive at approximately at 1300 hrs. Check-in and proceed for lunch. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. The lake is almost 13kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. Afternoon wind and storms can cause the Lake to become suddenly rough and produce high waves. Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with bird life, and Naivasha is known as a world class birding. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo population sleeps the day out in the shallows. The boat ride is provided by an experienced local boating guide and the boats range from 6 person to 20 person capacities though the most typical choice for added maneuverability are the 6 to 12 seater boats. Life jackets are provided. The usual timings for the one hour lake safari are 7am to 11am and 2 pm to 4pm. The lake is known to get rough late afternoon to evening and these boat rides at this time are avoided. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Lake Naivasha

Activities: Boat ride and a walk on the crescent Island, sightseeing & excursions

Accommodation: Naivasha west beach camp / similar options

-Mid-range 2/3 Star rated lodge located on the shores of Lake Naivasha

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner & Breakfast (Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included

DAY 2: MOUNT LONGONOT TREK / NAIROBI

After breakfast, check out with picnic lunch boxes for Mt. Longonot hike. You will need to carry some snacks to energize you along the way. Mineral water will be served to you. The whole tour is only about 8–9 km long but very steep, so that the round trip of park gate – Longonot Peak – park gate takes around 5 hours hiking. Hikers need to be reasonably fit to take part in this hike which takes approximately 5-6 Hrs. For the fitter hikers, another 3-hour hike around the rim can be done. (7kms), to Kilele Ngamia. Proceed to kick off with your hiking adventure in the cool hours of the morning before it gets hot. The hike is inside a National Park, but no guide is required, your driver-guide may accompany you along. A number of wildlife and bird species can be spotted along the hike, such as the Giraffe, Zebras, buffaloes, Gazelles.

The hike rewards you with ascending and descending experience with a walking safari, all the way around the crater rim. It is a difficult steep Hike to the top that needs one to be moderately fit, this day hiking is of moderate difficulty with steep climbing but achievable. The terrain has fine dust, with loose gravel in some areas of the hike. You should bring with you comfortable hiking shoes, light clothing, and drinking water. Nevertheless, the reward for reaching the top is well worth it as you view a beautiful and scenic site of the crater. The views are fantastic. Once you reach the rim you really have to go all the way around the crater, as the views from the very top are amazing. As you heave yourself over the rim of the crater your reward is the awesome sight of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley. After a successful hike down the step, proceed to Nairobi where the tour ends

Main Destination: Mt. Longonot (Lake Naivasha)

Activities: Hiking, sightseeing & excursions

Accommodation: Not applicable

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch (Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included

What is included in the 2 Day Mount Longonot Hiking Adventure?

Items that is included in the cost of tour price.

· Transportation from Nairobi and back

· Accommodation and meals as stated in the itinerary

· Park fees

· Drinking water

· Boat trip at Naivasha