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Mount Longonot National Park
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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.
Budsjettips
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.
Anbefalt for
Hikers, Adventure travelers, Photography enthusiasts, Geology buffs
Planlegg ditt besøk
4-6 hours
Om
Raske fakta: Flere sovende vulkaner ligger langs Kenyas Rift Valley, og denne hadde sitt siste utbrudd på 1860-tallet. Omtrent 8 kilometer med kantspor sirkler rundt kraterbollen, etter en åpningsklatring opp vulkanens bratte side.
Høydepunkter: Rangere låner ut slitte trevandringsstaver ved porten, en vennlig tradisjon som letter den brutale første kilometeren. Å nå kanten avdekker et frodig lappeteppe av ville oliventrær og gule febertre på kraterbunnen, med svoveldamp som fortsatt stiger fra ventiler nedenfor.
Insidertips
- 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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