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Mt Longonot Overlook – Kapartan Viewpoint loop from Lower Kwa Muhia

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Mt Longonot Overlook – Kapartan Viewpoint loop from Lower Kwa Muhia

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Mt Longonot Overlook – Kapartan Viewpoint loop from Lower Kwa Muhia

02:37

32.9km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2025

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Cycling Safari in Hell's Gate National Park

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An absolute highlight for us. Cycling through the heart of African nature, passing zebras and giraffes. Simply indescribably beautiful.

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Impressive Rock Formation in Hell's Gate National Park

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This rock in the Hell's Gate area is very impressive. There's also the option of climbing with a guide and harness.

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12.1 km

Mt Longonot Overlook

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Panoramic viewpoint from the upper end of the climb on Buffalo's Circuit

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14.0 km

On some maps marked as Karparatania View Point, this is the highest spot of the southeastern Buffalo Circuit dirt road loop, with panoramic vistas just before the steep descent back into the park valley.

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15.8 km

Olkaria V Geothermal Power Station

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Large power station hissing out large amounts of steam on the southern edge of Hell's Gate National Park

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19.1 km

Central Tower

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Massive rock tower, a remnant of a plug in a volcano that stands free after the softer surrounding soil has eroded away.

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22.3 km

Signpost at Hell's Gate National Park

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29.6 km

Hell's Gate National Park access and bike rentals

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At this access to the Western (Elsa) gate into the national park are several bike rental providers. There are more rentals at the Elsa Gate itself about 1.8 km inside, …

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32.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

9.49 km

4.70 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

9.97 km

4.70 km

3.99 km

2.20 km

Elevation

Highest point (2,210 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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Wednesday 19 November

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17 %

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