Naro Moru Route Up & Down
Trekwise Adventures
The Naro Moru Route is the fastest and most direct way to climb Mount Kenya, ideal for trekkers with limited time who want to reach Point Lenana (4,985m). This 4-day itinerary provides a challenging yet rewarding experience, combining dense forest, alpine moorlands, and high-altitude landscapes. Perfect for an adventurous hike and mountain safari.
Trip Overview
Route: Naro Moru (Up & Down)
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Summit: Point Lenana (4,985m)
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging
Best Season: January to March and June to October
Day 1: Nairobi / Nanyuki – Naro Moru Gate – Met Station Camp
Altitude: 2,400m to 3,050m
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Depart Nairobi or Nanyuki early morning and drive to Naro Moru Gate. Begin your trek through lush montane forest with occasional wildlife sightings. Hike steadily to Met Station Camp for rest and acclimatization.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Met Station Camp
Day 2: Met Station – Mackinders Camp
Altitude: 3,050m to 4,200m
Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Ascend gradually through the famous Teleki Valley, passing giant lobelias, heathers, and moorland terrain. Stop at scenic viewpoints along the way for photos and short rest breaks.
Arrive at Mackinders Camp for dinner and overnight stay, preparing for the summit climb.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mackinders Camp
Day 3: Summit Hike to Point Lenana – Mackinders Camp
Altitude: 4,200m to 4,985m to 4,200m
Hiking Time: 8 to 10 hours
Start the summit climb around midnight for sunrise at Point Lenana. Take in breathtaking panoramic views of Kenya’s landscapes, glaciers, and alpine valleys.
After summit celebrations, descend carefully back to Mackinders Camp for rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mackinders Camp
Day 4: Mackinders Camp – Met Station – Naro Moru Gate – Departure
Altitude: 4,200m to 2,400m
Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Complete your Mount Kenya hike descending through moorlands, forest, and Teleki Valley back to Met Station and onward to Naro Moru Gate.
Meet your Trekwise Adventures vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi or Nanyuki, marking the end of your Mount Kenya adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Experience Mount Kenya through safe, scenic, and unforgettable hikes. Trek with expert guides on a high-altitude safari adventure across Kenya’s second-highest mountain.
