Climb Mount Kenya via Naro Moru Route

4 Days | 3 Nights

From $ 631 / person

Your trip overview

The Naro Moru Route is the most popular trail for trekkers on Mount Kenya, and for good reason. This 4-day adventure offers a well-balanced combination of scenic beauty and efficient trekking, making it a favorite among both seasoned hikers and first-time climbers.

What makes this route stand out is the steady ascent via the Sirimon Route, ideal for gradual acclimatization and the swift descent via the Naro Moru Route, allowing for a quicker return through diverse and contrasting landscapes.

Your trek begins with a gentle climb through the sweeping Mackinder’s Valley, surrounded by dramatic peaks and alpine vegetation as you make your way toward Shipton’s Camp. The highlight of the journey is reaching Point Lenana (4,985m), Mount Kenya’s third-highest summit and the ultimate goal for trekkers.

On the descent, you’ll pass through the infamous Vertical Bog, a wet and often muddy section that adds an extra element of adventure, followed by the dense rainforest zones that mark the lower slopes of Mount Kenya.

While the Naro Moru traverse doesn’t cover every feature of this incredible mountain, it offers a scenic, efficient, and rewarding route to the summit, with spectacular views, challenging terrain, and an unforgettable alpine experience from start to finish.

Trip Destinations

where to visit

Met Station

Mount Kenya

Mackinder’s Camp

Mount Kenya

Met Station

Mount Kenya

Mackinder’s Camp

Mount Kenya

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Day by Day

Day 1: Nairobi - Mount Kenya - Met Station (3,050m)

Your Mount Kenya trek via the Naro Moru Route begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Nairobi (or an agreed location). You’ll drive north to Naro Moru town, a gateway to the mountain, where you’ll meet your trekking team and complete park registration at the Naro Moru Gate, situated at approximately 2,400 meters (7,900 ft) above sea level.

From here, your hiking adventure officially kicks off with an 8 km (5-mile) walk through the lush montane rainforest, home to colobus monkeys, exotic birds, and diverse flora. The trail gradually ascends, offering a cool, shaded path beneath the forest canopy.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at Met Station Camp, located at 3,050 meters (10,200 ft). After settling in, enjoy a warm dinner and spend the night in the mountain hut, allowing your body time to begin adjusting to the altitude.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut at Met Station

Elevation (m):
2,400m-3,050

Distance:
10km,

Time:
3-4 hours

Habitat:
Montane Forest.

Where to stay

Mountain Hut at Met Station

Day 2: Met Station - Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m)

After an early breakfast at Met Station, you’ll begin a challenging but scenic trek toward Mackinder’s Camp, located at 4,200 meters (14,000 ft). The trail quickly steepens as you enter the notorious Vertical Bog, a wet and muddy section that demands both physical effort and determination.

Once past the bog, the trail opens up into the stunning Teleki Valley, named after Hungarian explorer Count Sámuel Teleki. Here, the scenery becomes more dramatic, with breathtaking views of Batian and Nelion peaks, Mount Kenya’s highest summits, towering above the landscape.

After a 5-6 hour hike, you’ll arrive at Mackinder’s Camp, your base for the night, surrounded by striking alpine terrain and giant groundsels. Lunch is served on arrival, followed by a chance to relax, acclimatize, and soak in the mountain views. Enjoy a hearty dinner before settling in for the night in your mountain hut or tent, preparing for the summit push ahead.

Accommodation: Budget Camping at Mackinder’s Camp

Elevation (m):
3,050m-4,200m

Distance:
10km,

Time:
5-6 hours

Habitat:
Moorland

Where to stay

Mackinder’s Camp

Day 3: Mackinder’s Camp - Point Lenana (4,985m) - Met Station (3,050m)

Today is summit day, the most demanding and rewarding part of your Mount Kenya trek. You’ll wake up at 2:00 a.m. and begin the pre-dawn ascent to Point Lenana (4,985m / 16,355 ft), the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya and the highest accessible to trekkers without technical climbing.

The trail climbs steadily over loose scree and rocky terrain, taking approximately 4 hours. Reaching the summit just in time for sunrise, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Mount Kenya’s dramatic landscape, jagged peaks, shimmering glacier fields, hidden tarn lakes, and sweeping valleys below. On clear days, you may even catch glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

After a moment of celebration and photos at the summit, begin your descent back through Teleki Valley to Met Station. This is a long but scenic descent, passing familiar landscapes now bathed in daylight. You’ll arrive at the hut in time for dinner and a well-earned rest after conquering the mountain.

Accommodation: Budget Camping at Met Station

Elevation (m):
4,200m-4,985m-3,050m

Distance:
11km

Time:
8-10 hours

Habitat:
Moorland – alpine desert – mountane forest

Where to stay

Camping at Met Station

Day 4: Met Station - Park Gate - Nairobi

After breakfast at Met Station, begin your final descent through the lush rainforest trail to the Mount Kenya National Park Gate. This stretch of the hike offers a peaceful walk through verdant vegetation, often alive with birdsong and glimpses of wildlife such as colobus monkeys and bushbuck.

At the park gate, your transfer vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Nairobi, where you’ll arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day Mount Kenya adventure via the Naro Moru Route.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of Tour)

Elevation (m):
3,050-2,400m

Distance:
10km,

Time:
3 hours,

Habitat:
Montane Forest

Rates Per Person

Start dates	Single 1 tent	2+ people sharing tents
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025	$640	$631

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Porterage

Rescue fee

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

Climbing gear

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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Climb Mount Kenya via Naro Moru Route

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