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Mount Longonot National Park
Beste Besuchszeit
Set off from the gate by 8 a.m. to beat the Rift Valley heat on the exposed trail. Clear skies typically hold through June to September and January, when views over the lake and plains are crispest.
Budgettipps
Foreign adults pay about 26 dollars at the Kenya Wildlife Service gate, while Kenyan citizens pay far less, around 300 to 600 shillings. Pack your own water and snacks, since nothing is sold beyond park entry and the nearest shops sit back down the highway.
Empfohlen für
Hikers, Adventure travelers, Photography enthusiasts, Geology buffs
Planen Sie Ihren Besuch
4-6 hours
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Schnelle Fakten: Mehrere ruhende Vulkane säumen Kenias Rift Valley, und dieser brach zuletzt in den 1860er Jahren aus. Rund 8 Kilometer Randweg umrunden die Kraterschüssel, nach einem Einstiegsanstieg über das steile Flankenstück des Vulkans.
Highlights: Am Tor leihen die Ranger abgenutzte hölzerne Wanderstöcke aus, eine freundliche Tradition, die den brutalen ersten Kilometer erleichtert. Wenn man den Rand erreicht, offenbart sich ein üppiges Flickwerk aus wildem Ölbaum und gelben Fieberakazien auf dem Kraterboden, während aus den Öffnungen darunter immer noch Schwefeldampf aufsteigt.
Insidertipps
- Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, as the route mixes loose volcanic scree with sharp rock edges.
- Take a free walking stick from the rangers at the gate to save your knees on the long descent.
- Loop the full 8 kilometer rim instead of stopping at the first viewpoint, since the opposite side reveals the crater's forested interior.
- Carry at least 2 liters of water per person and start by 6 a.m. in high season to avoid the crowd and the midday burn.
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