Hiking Mount Kenya | Naromoru Route

The Naromoru route is a widely recognized and frequently utilized access point for hiking Mount Kenya, offering a direct yet demanding path to its peaks. Known for its efficiency, this route typically facilitates a more rapid ascent, though it requires considerable physical endurance from participants as it traverses diverse ecological zones, including dense forest, challenging moorland, and ultimately the alpine desert.

Key waypoints such as the Met Station and Mackinder’s Camp provide essential rest and acclimatization opportunities, mitigating the risks associated with the route’s steep gradients and rapidly changing weather conditions. Hence, while presenting a relatively direct approach, successful Mount Kenya hike via the Naromoru route necessitates meticulous planning, appropriate gear, and profound respect for the mountain’s formidable alpine environment.

Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya, standing at 5,199 meters, holds the distinction of being the second highest peak in Africa. The mountain is adorned with 12 remnant glaciers, all of which are rapidly receding, and it features four secondary peaks situated at the head of U-shaped glacial valleys.

Featuring rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount Kenya boasts one of the most spectacular landscapes in East Africa. The evolution and ecology of its afro-alpine flora provide an exceptional example of ecological and biological processes.

Additionally, the region serves as the traditional migrating route of the African elephant population. Mount Kenya offers a diverse range of experiences, from multi-day trekking routes suitable for experienced hikers to technical ascents requiring specialized equipment and expertise to reach its highest points, Batian and Nelion.

Overview & Highlights

Plan your journey to the summit of Mount Kenya with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best routes, tips for success, and essential gear for hiking Mount Kenya.

Hiking Highlights:

Climbing the second highest mountain in Africa.
Summiting point Lenana.
Stunning & panoramic views.
Wildlife encounters.
Bird watching.
Outdoor hiking adventures.
Africa sunrise & sunset.

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Day 1 : Nairobi - Met Station
An early morning departure from Nairobi at 8am. Transfer to Mount Kenya National Park at Naromoru gate for registration and where the hike starts, 2600m. After formalities begin the hike from the Naromoru route; keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the Northern and Southern Naro Moru valleys. The going is easy and it’s a pleasant walk through the forest. About two thirds of the way up after the bridge there are good views to the left north down into the Northern Naro Moru valley. The trek ends at Met station 3,000m where dinner and overnight rest will be.
Day 2: Met Station - Mackinders Camp
Take an early morning breakfast. Head uphill on the track to pass the radio must on your right after about half an hour. At this point the trek runs into a path and after another 30 minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland. This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to glutinous depending on when it last rained. Continue through until the going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki Valley to reach Mackinders Camp, 4,200m. Dinner and overnight at Mackinders camp.
Day 3: Mackinders Camp - Point Lenana - Met Station
Normally we start an early morning at 2 am in order to reach point Lenana taking about 4 hours walk by sunrise at 6:30am. Not long after the sunrise, descend down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast, 2hrs and walk further 4hrs, way back to Met Station for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Met Station - Naromoru - Nairobi
After breakfast, descend down through the rainforest which is 9km to Mount Kenya National Park’s Naro Moru Gate at 2,600m. Here, not long after lunch at Naromoru town; you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon where your hiking mount Kenya expeditions.

Cost Info

Price includes

Road transport to and from the base of the mountain.
Accommodation in huts, camps or bandas.
Services of mountain guide, cook and porters.
All Park entrance fees.
Treated water while on the mountain.

Price excludes

International air transportation to and from Nairobi.
Visas.
Travel / baggage insurance.
Rescue fee.
Climbing equipment.
Tips.

from $600.00

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Mount Kenya National Park

Overview & Highlights

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Day 1 : Nairobi - Met Station

Day 2: Met Station - Mackinders Camp

Day 3: Mackinders Camp - Point Lenana - Met Station

Day 4: Met Station - Naromoru - Nairobi

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