Mt Kenya Naro Moru Hiking : Naro Moru route is the most popular and fastest route on Mt. Kenya summiting to Lenana point (4,985m), the 3rd highest point on the mountain. It is a much easier route compared to the other trekking routes on Mt. Kenya.
Mt Kenya Naro Moru Hiking Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi City to Met Station (3,050m) via Naro Moru gate
- Day 2: Met Station to Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m)
- Day 3: Mackinder’s Camp to Lenana point (4,985m) and Descent to Met Station
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi City to Met Station (3,050m) via Naro Moru gate
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
A pick up from your hotel in Nairobi and you embark on a 4 hours road trip from Nairobi to Naro Moru park gate from where you will complete the formalities, fill in some paper work and then start your climb to summit Mt. Kenya. You will have a pleasant walk through the bamboo and the forest till you reach Met Station, where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Met Station to Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Early morning, continue your ascent through and out of the bamboo forest into the moorland / heath zone. Ascend the Vertical Bog that will take you into the Teleki valley with a scenic view of leading you to Mackinder’s camp for your second night on Mt. Kenya.
Day 3: Mackinder’s Camp to Lenana point (4,985m) and Descent to Met Station
Hiking time: Ascent 4-6 hours
Descent 4-5 hours
You will be up very early (around 2:00am) for your final ascent so that you reach Lenana point by sunrise. From the summit, you will start your descent from Lenana point to Met Station with a stopover at Mackinder’s camp for a warm breakfast. Your tour driver will be waiting for you at Naro Moru gate to drive you back to Nairobi.
