1 Day Mount Longonot Crater Hike & Rim Walk
Trip Highlights
Detailed Itinerary Breakdown
Morning: Base Ascent & Crater Rim Summit
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Nairobi Pick-up & Scenic Rift Valley Drive
Depart Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photos. Arrive at Mt. Longonot National Park main gate for briefing and registration.
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Ascent to Crater Rim (3.1km)
Begin the hike from the main gate up to the crater rim, trekking through wooded gulches and volcanic terrain while spotting wildlife like gazelles and zebras.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM: The 7.2km Crater Rim Traverse
Circumnavigate the full crater rim. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lush crater floor, Lake Naivasha, and the expansive Rift Valley floor.
Afternoon: Descent & Return Transfer
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Descent to Base Gate
Hike back down to the park entry gate for rest and refreshment.
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Lunch & Return to Nairobi
Stop for hot local lunch in Naivasha town before boarding transit back to Nairobi CBD.
Inclusions & Exclusions
| Included | Excluded |
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✓ Round-trip Ground Transport from Nairobi ✓ KWS Mount Longonot Park Entry Fees ✓ Professional Hike Leader & Escort ✓ Bottled Drinking Water |
✗ Hot Lunch & Personal Snacks ✗ Tipping for Guides & Drivers ✗ Personal Trekking Equipment |
1 Day Hell's Gate Cycling & Olkaria Geothermal Spa
Trip Highlights
Detailed Itinerary Breakdown
Morning: Wildlife Cycling & Gorge Exploration
6:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Transit from Nairobi to Hell's Gate
Drive down the Rift Valley escarpment arriving at Elsa Gate, Hell's Gate National Park.
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Game Cycling & Fischer's Tower
Pick mountain bikes and pedal along dramatic red cliffs alongside wild zebras, giraffes, and gazelles. Optional rock climbing session at Fischer's Tower.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Guided Gorge Walking Tour
Park bicycles and take a guided walk inside the lower Ol Njorowa Gorge featuring hot water springs and natural steam vents.
Afternoon: Olkaria Natural Hot Spa Soak & Return
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Olkaria Geothermal Spa Relaxation
Drive to the KenGen Olkaria Geothermal Spa for a soothing dip in the naturally heated mineral pool.
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Departure to Nairobi
Wrap up the day and enjoy a comfortable ride back to Nairobi.
Inclusions & Exclusions
| Included | Excluded |
|---|---|
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✓ Transport in Safari Van / Bus ✓ Park Entry Fees to Hell's Gate ✓ Mountain Bike Rental ✓ Olkaria Geothermal Spa Entry ✓ Local Ranger / Guide Fees |
✗ Lunch & Refreshments ✗ Fischer's Tower Rock Climbing Gear Fees ✗ Personal Swimwear and Towels |
1 Day Lake Naivasha Boat Safari & Crescent Island Walk
Trip Highlights
Detailed Itinerary Breakdown
Morning: Lake Boat Ride & Hippo Spotting
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Drive to Lake Naivasha
Depart Nairobi via the Southern Bypass to Naivasha shoreline landing site.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Lake Naivasha Motorboat Safari
Board a motorized boat trip to cruise past pods of hippos and watch African Fish Eagles dive for prey.
Afternoon: Crescent Island Walking Safari & Return
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Crescent Island Guided Nature Walk
Dock at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a guided walk up close with zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and waterbucks without predators present.
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Lakefront Lunch & Drive Back to Nairobi
Enjoy a lakefront buffet lunch before embarking on the afternoon drive back to Nairobi.
Inclusions & Exclusions
| Included | Excluded |
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✓ Transport to and from Nairobi ✓ Lake Naivasha Boat Cruise Ticket ✓ Crescent Island Sanctuary Entry Fees ✓ Professional Guide Fees |
✗ Meals and Drinks ✗ Gratuities and Personal Expenses |
1 Day Kiambethu Tea Farm Tour & Farm-to-Table Lunch
Trip Highlights
Detailed Itinerary Breakdown
Morning: Tea Farm History & Tasting
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Arrival & Welcome Tea Session
Arrive at the historical Kiambethu Estate in Limuru. Enjoy a welcome cup of tea while listening to an insightful lecture on the history of tea growing in Kenya.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Indigenous Forest Walk & Colobus Spotting
Take a guided tour through the indigenous forest surrounding the farm, learning about local flora and spotting resident Colobus monkeys.
Afternoon: 3-Course Farm Lunch & Verandah Relaxation
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: 3-Course Home-cooked Lunch
Savor a freshly prepared 3-course farm-to-table lunch served on the garden verandah with drinks included.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Garden Stroll & Return Transfer
Take a final walk around the flower gardens before heading back to Nairobi.
Inclusions & Exclusions
| Included | Excluded |
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✓ Complete Kiambethu Estate Guided Tour ✓ All Tea & Beverage Tastings ✓ Guided Indigenous Forest Walk ✓ Gourmet 3-Course Buffet Lunch with Drinks |
✗ Private Transport to Limuru (Available on request) ✗ Driver & Guide Tips |
