SHEER ADVENTURE WITH
COMPLETE ADRENALINE RUSH- MT LONGONOT HIKING TRIP
The mountain of many
ridges, as it is known among the local Maasai
language is a must go to getaway in the serene location near Lake Naivasha.
Scaling the heights of Mount Longonot is a fun filled activity to do over the
weekend with your friends or families. All that adrenaline rush I must say is
healthy for all who dare hike its dusty path to the crater top.
Just before we started
the hike.....
On this great day we left Nairobi city early the
morning (7:00am) for Ol loong’ot to
beat the traffic to Naivasha as throngs of people drive to Naivasha for their
weekend gateway and to hike when it’s a little cool. If you are planning to
hike Mt Longonot too it’s advisable to leave Nairobi early to be in Longonot in
good time. En route the view of the Rift valley at the viewpoints is simply
spectacular. Stop over take lots of pictures for memorabilia as well as
souvenirs to remind of the indelibly embedded memories. Perhaps one day there
may be skydiving to have a bird’s eye view of the Rift valley.
And every long journey
starts with a single step.....
Stopovers in phase
one...it was challenging but we kept on........
We had our lunch here
before we went round the rim....
In phase two dusts is
the order of the day however that is part of the thrill. Have that one goal of
reaching the rim and imagine what it will be like ‘up there’. There’s a break
point where you can take your snacks or food. The remaining two sections were
quite gruesome but manageable. Hiking with friends is important motivating each
other to go on.
Memories are made of
this...
Phase 2 was no joke
but we had to accomplish....
Finally, behold we
reached the crater rim. I must say I have never seen anything more spectacular
in my life, just breath-taking. Down below the crater was a thick green
forested bottom. This is very unusual considering all the dust and shrubs one
interacts with as they ascend the mountain. Perhaps one day a cable car to the
crater may let us explore what lies beneath.
Going round the crater
is what crowns it all. Walking along the narrow path of the crater gives the
complete thrill and one gets to know the real meaning of adrenaline rush. Enjoy
the scenic view of Lake Naivasha at a distance and the never ending Rift Valley.
Descent is easy if on hiking you went counter clockwise.
Going round the rim
offers a wide range of beautiful sceneries..you should be here....
Contact us
for more information about the upcoming hikes and Game Safaris
What
to carry
1.
Bring
friends to hike with
2.
Camera
3.
Carry
lots of water and snacks for the resting point
4.
Carry
extra clothing or a towel. One can have a shower after the hike
5.
Sunscreen
and sunglasses
Charges
CITIZENS
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RESIDENTS
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NON
RESIDENTS
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Adults
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Children
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Adults
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Children
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Adults
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Children
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Ksh 300
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Ksh215
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Ksh 600
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Ksh 300
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$ 26
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$17
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Source.KWS website www.kws.go.ke
Life changing
connections are made in adventure trips like this.....
We moved as a group,
it motivates...tag along your friends....#sayyestoadventure
It was more than fun,
more than adventure...
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For a
hike /safari booking
Contact: Timothy@wildspringsadventures.co.ke
Tel +254 (0) 729 257 317
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