#mtlongonot

Mt Longonot

I can’t remember how many times I hiked Mt Longonot but every climb is different from the other.You would expect it to be much easier but there’s always a small challenge . I did hike Mt Longonot again a few weeks ago,it was one of those unplanned day hikes that I cannot say no to.

My friend and I took a matatu from Nairobi to Naivasha then another to the Longonot National park stage. When we got there at around midday, every one else was coming down the mountain and since we didn’t bother to find out about the weather earlier it was extra hot and very dusty (loose volcanic dust) and it happens that on this day I forgot to carry my sunglasses and hat.

We cleared with the Kenya wildlife service and began our climb.We did not need a tour guide since I’ve been there before and the trails are visible and safe. It got to a point that we were only two people on the mountain hence the title climbing ‘solo-ish’.

As usual the main goal for conquering Mt Longonot is to go round the crater rim which is around 7.2 Kms .

For those who don’t know, Mt Longonot is a strato volcano located in the Great Rift valley of Kenya.The trails are heavily eroded and steep.The mountain is home of various wild animals which we didn’t get to see because it was too hot for them to roam.

We rested at a designated point before the crater rim hydrated and continued.We didn’t stop much unless it was necessary to pose for photos. As we climbed it got dustier and at some point my eyes started hurting(always carry sunnies y’all) Our main stop was at Kilele Ngamia which is the highest part of the mountain standing at 2,780m above sea level.

We stopped for some photos and continued to finish our hike. I noticed that these days people are allowed to go down the crater ,I am so excited to try that.

Things to note; Transport from Nrb – Vasha 500ksh @ Naivasha – Longonot stage 100 @ Stage -park 100@(bodaboda) You can walk too Park fee – 300 kshs

Thing to carry ; Sunglasses ,scarf,water,snacks and ID Don’t forget to wear proper hiking clothes and wear sunscreen

Thanks for stopping by XO