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4 days
Daily Tour
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Starting & Ending: Nairobi
Route: Naro Moru – Naro Moru
Highest Point: Point Lenana (4,985m)
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Best For: Hikers with limited time looking for the fastest route to Point Lenana. The Naro Moru Route is the shortest ascent but is steeper than the Sirimon Route and includes the famous Vertical Bog section.
2 people $850pps
Group rate 6 people from $720pps
Solo from $1000
Trip Highlights
Summit Point Lenana (4,985m), the highest trekking peak on Mount Kenya.
Experience the famous Vertical Bog, one of the route’s signature features.
Trek through rainforest, bamboo forest, alpine moorland, and the scenic Teleki Valley.
Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over Mount Kenya’s rugged peaks and, on clear mornings, views extending to Mount Kilimanjaro.
Ideal for fit hikers seeking a rewarding four-day Mount Kenya adventure with a direct ascent and descent on the same route.
Recommended Gear
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Warm insulated/down jacket
• Fleece jacket
• Thermal base layers
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm gloves and beanie
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Trekking poles
• Daypack (20–30L)
• Duffel bag (for porters)
• Water bottles or hydration bladder (2–3L)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
• Lip balm
• Personal toiletries and medications
Day 1: Nairobi – Naro Moru Gate – Met Station
Elevation: 3,050m
Depart Nairobi at 7:00 AM and drive north through Kenya's central highlands to Naro Moru Town, arriving after approximately four hours.
After registration at Naro Moru Gate (2,400m), meet your mountain crew and begin your trek through dense rainforest, bamboo forest, and giant heather vegetation before reaching Met Station Camp.
Hiking Details
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Elevation Gain: 650m
Highlights
• Scenic drive from Nairobi
• Rainforest and bamboo forest
• Colobus monkeys and diverse birdlife
• Excellent acclimatization hike
Meals
• Lunch
• Dinner
Overnight
Met Station Camp (3,050m)
Day 2: Met Station – Mackinder's Camp
Elevation: 4,200m
After breakfast, begin one of the most challenging sections of the trek through the famous Vertical Bog, a steep and often muddy stretch that gradually opens into alpine moorland.
Continue through the beautiful Teleki Valley, surrounded by giant lobelias, giant groundsels, and spectacular views of Batian and Nelion peaks before arriving at Mackinder's Camp.
Hiking Details
• Distance: 10–11 km
• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
• Elevation Gain: 1,150m
Highlights
• Vertical Bog
• Teleki Valley
• Giant Lobelias
• Batian and Nelion views
Meals
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
Overnight
Mackinder's Camp (4,200m)
Day 3: Mackinder's Camp – Point Lenana – Met Station
Summit: Point Lenana (4,985m)
Wake up around 2:30 AM for tea and biscuits before beginning the summit push under the stars.
Reach Point Lenana (4,985m) in time for sunrise and enjoy panoramic views of:
• Batian (5,199m)
• Nelion (5,188m)
• Mount Kilimanjaro (on clear mornings)
• The Great Rift Valley
• Kenya's central highlands
After celebrating your achievement and taking photographs, descend back to Mackinder's Camp for breakfast before continuing down to Met Station.
Hiking Details
• Distance: 21 km
• Hiking Time: 8–10 hours
Highlights
• Sunrise at Point Lenana
• Austrian Hut area
• Lewis Glacier views
• Teleki Valley
Meals
• Early Tea/Coffee
• Breakfast
• Packed Lunch
• Dinner
Overnight
Met Station Camp (3,050m)
Day 4: Met Station – Naro Moru Gate – Nairobi
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Naro Moru Gate, where your driver will be waiting.
Drive back to Nairobi with a stop for lunch en route.
Hiking Details
• Distance: 9–10 km
• Hiking Time: 2–3 hours
Drive
• Naro Moru Gate → Nairobi
• Approximately 4–5 hours
Meals
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Arrival in Nairobi: Approximately 4:00–5:00 PM.
