Chogoria Route Up – Naro Moru Route Down
Trekwise Adventures
Experience an unforgettable Mount Kenya hike and safari adventure with Trekwise Adventures. The Chogoria to Naro Moru traverse combines the most scenic ascent on the mountain with a classic descent route, offering diverse landscapes, rich wildlife zones, alpine lakes, and breathtaking summit views.
This carefully designed itinerary allows proper acclimatization while giving trekkers a true mountain hiking safari through forests, valleys, and high-altitude terrain.
Trip Overview
Route: Chogoria (Ascend) – Naro Moru (Descend)
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Summit: Point Lenana (4,985m)
Activity Type: Mountain Hike & Adventure Safari
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging
Best Season: January to March and June to October
Day 1: Nairobi – Chogoria Town – Chogoria Gate – Lake Ellis Camp
Altitude: 2,950m to 3,450m
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Depart Nairobi and enjoy a scenic drive safari toward Chogoria town where you meet your Trekwise Adventures hiking crew. Transfer by 4×4 vehicle to Chogoria Gate for registration.
Begin your Mount Kenya hike through bamboo forest and open moorland landscapes with stunning views of valleys and waterfalls.
Arrive at Lake Ellis Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Ellis Camp
Day 2: Lake Ellis – Mintos Camp
Altitude: 3,450m to 4,300m
Hiking Time: 6 to 7 hours
Continue your hiking safari across alpine terrain surrounded by giant lobelias and dramatic mountain scenery. Enjoy panoramic views into the famous Gorges Valley.
Arrive at Mintos Camp for rest and acclimatization.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mintos Camp
Day 3: Acclimatization Hike and Safari Experience
Altitude: Up to approx. 4,500m
Hiking Time: 3 to 5 hours
Enjoy a relaxed acclimatization hike around Mintos Camp to improve altitude adaptation. Explore scenic viewpoints overlooking Lake Michaelson and surrounding valleys.
This day allows your body to adjust while experiencing a peaceful alpine safari environment with incredible photography opportunities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mintos Camp
Day 4: Summit Hike to Point Lenana – Mackinders Camp
Altitude: 4,300m to 4,985m to 4,200m
Hiking Time: 9 to 11 hours
Begin your summit hike around midnight. Trek steadily to Point Lenana, reaching the summit at sunrise for spectacular panoramic views across Kenya.
After summit celebrations, descend via the Naro Moru Route to Mackinders Camp for overnight rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mackinders Camp
Day 5: Mackinders Camp – Met Station
Altitude: 4,200m to 3,050m
Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Descend through the famous Teleki Valley during a scenic hiking safari surrounded by unique alpine vegetation and mountain landscapes.
Arrive at Met Station for relaxation and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Met Station
Day 6: Met Station – Naro Moru Gate – Departure
Altitude: 3,050m to 2,400m
Hiking Time: 2 to 3 hours
Complete your Mount Kenya hike with a gentle descent through forest trails to Naro Moru Gate.
Meet the Trekwise Adventures vehicle for transfer back to Nairobi or Nanyuki, marking the end of your Mount Kenya hike and safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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