Mount Kenya Naro Moru Ascent will be an ultimate summit attempt to hit Mount Kenya’s third-highest peak (Peak Lenana) in 2 days. Naro Moru is the most scenic route, especially when descending, given the views and the touch of the Lewis Glacier as you go down.

The hike starts at Met Station Bandas and proceeds through the bamboo and montane forest before you hit the vertical bog. Past the vertical bog, the trail diverts to Teleki Valley to a river crossing, past where we will camp for that night at Mackinders Camp.

The second day will see us through a notoriously steep incline towards the Austrian Hut, near the Lewis Glacier, and lastly, the 1km rocky ascent to Point Lenana. From this point, it will be not just the views of the snow. There will also be scenic surroundings, beautiful lakes and tarns, rocks, and peaks, not forgetting the just below Lewis Glacier. Let’s go touch the glacier before global warming takes effect.

Mount kenya Naro Moru Ascent Stats

Approximate Distance: 28km

Time: 2 days

Maximum Elevation: 4985m

Difficulty: This hike is for fit and experienced hikers. Having done several high-altitude hikes before is an advantage.

Itinerary

Departure & Hike Day 1

• Leave Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. for Mount Kenya Naro Moru Gate.
• Arrive, Register, and proceed to Met Station for lunch.
• Start the hike at noon and proceed to Mackinders Camp.
• Relax, and have supper.
• Camp for the night.
• On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 1300m hiking +1200m from Nairobi.
• The hiking distance is approximately 10km.

Hike Day 2 & Exit

• Early light breakfast at 1.30 a.m.
• Pack water and lunch.
• Start the day’s ascent to Point Lenana (at 4985m).
• Summit and descend to Mackinders camp (4300m) for breakfast.
• Further, descend to Met station and wrap-up as we clear with the team handover of belongings.
• Leave for Nairobi.
• On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 695m and a loss of 1905m.

What to Wear During the Mount Kenya Naro Moru Ascent

We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move.

Click here for more details on preparing for this hike and the steps to take to ease the after-hike effects.

Ticket & Booking the Mount Kenya Naro Moru Ascent

Citizens/Residents: KES 22,000 (Scroll to the “Book Event” section for tickets)

Non-Residents: USD 330 (Click Here to Pay in USD)

Residents can alternatively reserve a slot by paying at least KES 10,000 using these instructions and clearing the balance 5 days before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route

Nairobi- <Thika Road> -Nanyuki.

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