• Hiking
• Walking
• Watersport
• Weather dependant
• Wildlife

About the hike

Located around 60 kilometers from the capital Nairobi, Mt. Longonot happens to be one of the best trails for almost anyone. Weather The trail takes 4-6 hours to complete, covering a distance of 3.1 km up to the rim of the crater and 7.2 km around the crater. It takes around 2 hours to climb to the rim and 2–3 hours to walk around the crater.

Mt. Longonot Hike Distance & Stats

• Distance: 13.5km
• Maximum Elevation: 2780m
• Maximum Elevation Gain: 996m
• Duration: 4-6 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate to hard
• Beginner-friendly: Yes
• Child-friendly: Yes, 8 years and above

Charges

• Kenyan/East African citizens: 3000
• Kenyan residents: 3000
• Nonresidents 8000/-
• Self-drive 1500/-

What to Wear

• Quick-drying t-shirt
• Quick-drying pants
• Fleece jacket
• Sun hat or cap and glasses
• Well-treaded hiking shoes
• At least 2 liters of water.

Important preparations to make

1. Cardio exercise (walk, run, swim, etc)
2. The day before the hike, take a break from other exercises
3. Start hydrating two days before the hike.
4. Enough rest before the hike.
5. In case of fasting, take a break a day before and after the hike.
6. Cut your toenails.
7. Have a good breakfast 3 hours before the start of the hike.
8. Set a conquering mindset.