2 DAYS, 1 NIGHT, HIKING MOUNT LONGONOT, TOURING LAKE NAIVASHA AND TOUR TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Petkins Tours and Safaris · Thika
MOUNT LONGONOT
Mount Longonot is a dormant stratovolcano located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, 75 km northwest of Nairobi. Rising 2,776 meters above sea level, the mountain features a massive caldera and rugged crater rim, remnants of its last eruption in 1863. The 52 sq km park is a haven for adventure and nature enthusiasts. Hikers can ascend to the crater rim in about three hours, with the option to circumnavigate the 21 km trail. The park is home to buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, baboons, and various raptors, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and Lake Naivasha.
LAKE NAIVASHA AND CRESCENT ISLAND
Lake Naivasha is a large, shallow freshwater lake covering 139 km² at an elevation of 1,884 meters. Fed by the Gilgil and Malewa Rivers, it is known for its scenic beauty and rich birdlife. On the eastern side lies Crescent Island, a sanctuary situated on the rim of an extinct volcano. The island hosts over 1,600 head of game and 200 bird species. Visitors can stroll among herds of antelopes and giraffes, while nocturnal wildlife includes hippos, bush babies, genet cats, and bat-eared foxes.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Lake Nakuru is a Rift Valley lake situated at 1,754 meters, south of Nakuru town. The park, established in 1961, has expanded from the lake area to include surrounding savannahs. Roughly 10,000 years ago, this lake formed a single deep body of water with Naivasha and Elementaita. Known as the "Dusty Place" in Maasai, the park is famous for its