Next Trip | June 19-20

Mount Longonot hiking and camping escape.

Join Abel Safaris for an overnight car-pooling adventure with camping at Elwai Visitors Center, BBQ, bonfire, games, introductions, and an early morning Mount Longonot hike.

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Dates19-20 June

StyleCar pooling

Meeting PointCapital Centre, Mombasa Road

Hike Start6:30 AM

Trip Plan

A social overnight camp followed by an early Mount Longonot hike.

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Friday, June 19 Afternoon

Meet at Capital Centre and settle into camp.

We meet at Capital Centre on Mombasa Road, leave Nairobi on Friday afternoon, and travel as a car-pooling group to Elwai Visitors Center, where we set up camp for the evening.

Camp Evening

BBQ, bonfire, games, and introductions.

The evening is relaxed and social, with a BBQ, bonfire, games, group introductions, and time to connect before the hike.

Saturday, June 20 Morning

Early start for Mount Longonot.

Wake up at 5:30 AM, start the hike at 6:30 AM, finish around 11:00 AM, then break for lunch and group photos.

Event Flyer

Share the Mount Longonot adventure with your friends.

Use this official flyer to invite your group, confirm interest, and share the June 19-20 hiking and camping plan.

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Important Note

Cater for your own needs, with shared coordination.

This is a self-sponsored hiking and camping event. Everyone covers their own personal needs, including meals, camping requirements, park fees, transport contribution, and personal expenses.

Transport will be coordinated through car pooling. After lunch and group photos, we travel back to Nairobi on the evening of Day 2.

What To Carry

Pack light, warm, and ready for the crater hike.

Bring what you need for one camping night, the early morning hike, and your personal comfort throughout the trip.

Hiking Essentials

Shoes, water, snacks, and sun protection.

Carry proper hiking shoes, a reusable water bottle, light snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a small day bag for the hike.

Camping Night

Warm clothes and personal camping gear.

Bring warm clothing for the evening, a sleeping bag or bedding, toiletries, a torch or headlamp, and any medication or personal items you need.

Personal Costs

Carry your own food, fees, and transport contribution.

This is a cater for your own needs event, so plan for meals, park fees, camping costs, transport contribution, and personal spending.

Quick FAQ

Common questions before you join.

Here are the key details to help you prepare and confirm whether the trip works for you.

Transport

Is transport provided?

This is a car-pooling trip. Abel Safaris will help coordinate the group, but each person should be ready to contribute to transport costs as agreed by the car group.

Costs

What does cater for your own needs mean?

It means everyone covers their own meals, camping needs, park fees, transport contribution, and personal expenses.

Joining

Can I join if I do not have a car?

Yes. Message Abel Safaris early on WhatsApp so we can help coordinate available car-pooling options with the group.

Return

When do we return to Nairobi?

After the Saturday morning hike, we break for lunch, take group photos, and return to Nairobi on Saturday evening.

Join The Hike

Confirm your spot for Mount Longonot.

Call or WhatsApp Abel Safaris for car-pooling coordination, camping details, what to carry, and group updates. You can also join the WhatsApp group for announcements and coordination.

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