​​​📍 Start/End Point: Nairobi

🕒 Duration: Approx. 10–12 hours

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🌄 06:00 AM – Depart Nairobi

• Early morning pickup from hotel or agreed location

• Drive towards the Rift Valley viewpoint for a brief photo stop

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🏞️ 08:00 AM – Arrive at Mt. Longonot National Park

• Meet park rangers and prepare for the hike

• Entry fees and brief safety instructions

• Begin the ascent to the crater rim (approx. 3–4 hours round trip)

  • Trail distance: ~7.2 km to rim and full crater circuit (~13.5 km total)

  • Elevation gain: ~630 meters

• Spectacular panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha

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🧺 12:00 PM – Finish Hike & Freshen Up

• Rest and hydrate at the base

• Optional snack stop or cool-down

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🍽️ 01:00 PM – Lunch at Lake Naivasha

• Head to a lakeside restaurant for a relaxed lunch

• Recommended spots:

  • The Ranch House Bistro (Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary)

  • Fisherman’s Camp (great lake views and local fish)

  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (buffet or à la carte

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🛶 02:30 PM – Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

• Spot hippos, fish eagles, and stunning birdlife (optional extra)

• Duration: ~45 minutes (optional but recommended)

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🛍️ 04:00 PM – Begin Drive Back to Nairobi

• Stop at Maai Mahiu Catholic Church (the smallest church in Kenya) if time allows

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🏙️ 06:30 PM – Drop-off in Nairobi

• Return to hotel or airport

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✅ Included

• Private transport with driver/guide

• Park entry fees

• Bottled water

• Guided hike(Add-on)

• Lunch at Naivasha

• Optional boat ride (add-on)

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