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Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour

(Hiking in Kenya day trip tours from Nairobi are many and they depart on Daily basis to places like Mt Longonot Day Trip, Mt Kenya Day Trip and many others. Enjoy day trip hikes from Nairobi town to most of the parks around and near Nairobi city.)

 

The best hiking in Kenya opportunity from Nairobi is in the mt Longonot which is some 90 km from the city. Mt Longonot is a dormant volcanic mountain which is located on the floor of the highly active Great Rift Valley. The mountain is very overbearing and has a very wide crater on its top. It is located next to Lake Naivasha and the view from the top is just amazing.  Go on a hike on mt longonot, click here: Mt Longonot Day Hike

 
Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour

Mt Longonot Hiking in Kenya

Mt Longonot national park day trip is a favorite among day trippers from Nairobi. This is a nice adventure and weekend getaway trip to the park to climb the mountain. The mount Longonot is a fairly difficult climb which takes 4 to 5 hrs from start to finish.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour

Hiking in Kenya Mt Longonot

Day Trips from Nairobi start early and finish with a lunch break in Lake Naivasha or a packed lunch at the base of the mountain. It is also a favorite team building adventure place to climb the mountain and have fun.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour Itinerary

A hiking day trip itinerary to Longonot from Nairobi includes:

6:00am: - Nairobi Departure

Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park going through the Kikuyu lush green highlands and then on the eastern escarpment of the rift valley system.

6:45am: - Great Rift Valley View Point

You will make a scheduled stop at the view point on the side of the escarpment to enjoy the view of the Rift valley floor from a bird’s eye view. The rift valley system was formed 5 million years ago and the rift runs from the red sea through Ethiopia and Kenya and Tanzania. The rift valley is an active volcanic area and has some of the most interesting features including more than 8 lakes, dormant and active volcanic mountains and hotsprings and geysers like the Olkaria geothermal wells and Lake Bogoria geysers.

You can actually see the volcanic Mt Suswa and Mt Longonot from this high place with their evergreen craters and the undulating green rift valley floor. The view from here is just amazing. Make sure to take as many photos from here as you can.

7:30am: - Mt Longonot

Drop into the rift valley and arrive at the Mt Longonot national park for your Hike up to the crater. The hike requires medium physical fitness and you will climb through the gulleys that dot the sides of this mountain. You will have a guide and you can make some rest stops at the designated places on the trek. You will get to the rim of the crater and look into the awesome crater below. If you have the strength for it, you can go round the rim of the crater.

12:00pm: - Longonot –Lake Naivasha

Descend from the Longonot mountain for the base at the park headquarters. Relax for some while and take on the drive to Lake Naivasha.

1:00pm: - Lunch at Cray Fish Camp or Picnic Lunch

Arrive at crayfish camp and enjoy a sumptuous lunch (optional and at own cost) at their restaurant by the lakeside while watching the lakes beauty and the birds flying by. You can take a dip in their swimming pool after lunch to wash away the dust from the Longonot hike.

2:30pm: - Boat Ride in Lake Naivasha

Go on a boat ride in this wonderful rift valley lake. The boat ride will take you to see the hundreds of birds in this lake including the diving African fish eagle which dives in the water to catch fish without ever missing. You will also go to the hippo pool and see the hippos as they swim and bleat inside the water while opening their mouths to over 180 degrees. You will also have a small nature walk on the shores of the lake while a guide explains to you the fauna and flora of the lake and its interesting history.

5:00pm: - Lake Naivasha -Nairobi

Depart Lake Naivasha for Nairobi going through the lush kikuyu highlands and arrive back in Nairobi at 5:30pm. You will be dropped off at your Nairobi hotel for dinner and overnight.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour

Hells Gate National Park Hiking Tour

1 day Nairobi hike to hells gate national park is a full day hiking experience in this gorgeous rift valley park. Hells gate 1 day hikes are very popular for the lovers of walking safaris inside deep gorges with high unevenly shaped walls and winding sandy trails. Hells gate 1 day hike from Nairobi offers a rare opportunity to ride a bike and do a game ride inside the park. There are many animals here including giraffes, zebra, antelopes, impala, hyenas, buffalo and others. You can either decide to ride a bicycle, hike in the park trails or do a game drive.

 

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour Itinerary

Hells Gate National Park  Hiking in Kenya itinerary

7:30am: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel for the hells gate hike

8:30am: Stop over at the Great Rift Valley view point for great views of the valley below with its mountains and geysers.

10:00am: Arrive at Hells gate for your 1 day hiking experience and start the hike through deep gorges and hanging red faced cliffs. You can opt to do a bike ride.

1:00pm: Enjoy a picnic lunch at the park after the Nairobi day hike.

2:30pm: Depart for Lake Naivasha for a view of the lake and an optional boat ride.

5:00pm: Return to Nairobi and drop off in your Nairobi hotel.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour

Mt Kenya National Park Hiking Tour

Mt Kenya 1 day sightseeing hike is offered for usd 190 per person excluding park entry fees and for a group of 2. This cost includes the transport, Services of a guide, picnic lunch and drinking water. You will be able to access the park through the Naro Moru gate which is close to Nairobi on the leeward side which slopes gently. You will then do the 4hr climb up to Met station camp or proceed to where the forest line ends and back to the base.

The mt Kenya sightseeing 1 day hike is very interesting as you will get to go through a tropical forest and see some elephants, buffalo and even lions. There are also hundreds of birds and your guide will let you know all the information about the park and animals. The tour starts at 6am and returns to Nairobi by 7:00pm.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour Itinerary

Mt Kenya National Park  Hiking in Kenya itinerary

6:00am: Depart Nairobi for Mt Kenya 1 day sightseeing tour

9:00am: Arrival at Mt Kenya and start of your day hike. Start from Naromoru gate and your guide will take you through the rain forest towards the mountain. You will see elephants, buffalo and rhinos in the park as you go and a lot of birds.

1:00pm: Enjoy a picnic lunch on the trail as you get to the met station.

3:00pm: Turn back and descend to the gate arriving at 3:00pm at the gate. Relax and wind down for a few minutes and start the journey back to Nairobi.

6:00pm: Drop off back to your Nairobi hotel and end of tour.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour

Aberdare National Park Hiking Tour

The day tour to Aberdare national park starts early at 6:00am and you will enjoy a game drive in the park. You may need to have a 4 wheel drive if its wet season due to the hilly terrain and muddy conditions in the park. Fly fishing is also very popular in this park with many people from Nairobi coming on weekends to fish trout in the rivers.

A day trip here is usd 180 per person for a group of 2 excluding park fees.

Hiking in Kenya - Day Trip Tour Itinerary

Aberdare Mountain National Park  Hiking in Kenya itinerary

7:00am: Depart Nairobi for the Aberdare sightseeing safari

9:30am: Arrival at Aberdare and start your game drive in the park to see lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo among others.

1:00pm: Enjoy a picnic lunch by the picnic site and continue with your game drive and sightseeing.

3:00pm: Depart the park for nairobi.

6:00pm: Drop off at your Nairobi hotel after a great 1 day Aberdare national park sightseeing safari.



 














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