Naru Moru Route Peak Circuit

Meet or be in Naro Moru Town at 11:00 am or noon, where the guide will assist with a final mountain equipment and gear check to ensure that you have everything required for the trek. From Naro Moru Town, drive approximately 17 km / 30 minutes to the Naro Moru Park Gate at 2,650 m, located within the montane forest vegetation zone. Meet the mountain team, including the guide, cook and porters, before sitting down for a hot lunch. After lunch, complete the park registration and entry formalities before beginning the day’s trek. Start trekking for approximately 10 km through the mountain forest toward Met Station Camp at 3,040 m, located within the treeline vegetation zone. The trek takes approximately 3–4 hours at a slow and comfortable pace, allowing the body to begin adjusting to the increasing altitude. Arrive at camp in time for the traditional 4:00 pm tea, coffee and hot drinking chocolate, served with cookies and popcorn. Enjoy the evening sundowner before dinner is served. Overnight: Met Station Camp.

Wake up at 6:00 am and enjoy breakfast at 7:00 am. Be ready to begin the day’s hike at 8:00 am. Today’s trek covers approximately 10 km from the treeline through the moorland vegetation zone, passing through the famous Vertical Bog, a distinctive feature of the Naro Moru Route. Continue toward Mackinder Camp at approximately 4,300 m, entering the alpine vegetation zone. This day involves an elevation gain of more than 1,200 m, making it important to maintain a slow, steady pace. Taking regular short breaks, drinking plenty of water and allowing the body time to adjust to the altitude is recommended. Enjoy a hot lunch break at the Picnic Rocks lunch point before continuing toward Mackinder Camp. Upon arrival, take a short rest before undertaking an acclimatization hike to approximately 4,400 m, returning to camp afterward. Enjoy the 4:00 pm tea, coffee and hot drinking chocolate served with cookies and popcorn. Dinner will be served later, followed by an overnight stay at camp. Overnight: Mackinder Camp.

Wake up at 7:00 am and enjoy breakfast at 7:30 am. Be ready to start trekking by 8:30 am. Today’s trek covers approximately 4.5 km to Shipton’s Camp at 4,200 m through the high-altitude cold desert vegetation zone, bringing you very close to the main peaks of Mount Kenya. The route provides an excellent acclimatization experience because the trail involves gaining and losing elevation throughout the day. The highest point reached during the day’s hike is approximately 4,650 m, before descending to Shipton’s Camp at 4,200 m. Along the route, you will encounter several beautiful high-altitude mountain lakes, including Hut Tarn, Nanyuki Tarn, Emerald Tarn and Polish Man Tarn. You will also have views of the magnificent Hausberg and Oblong Tarn. By the time you reach Shipton’s Camp, you will have covered approximately half of the Peak Circuit Route, a spectacular trekking path that circles the main peaks of Mount Kenya. Arrive at Shipton’s Camp in time for a hot lunch and enjoy a short rest. Later, enjoy the traditional 4:00 pm tea, coffee and hot drinking chocolate, served with cookies and popcorn. An early dinner will be served in preparation for the following day’s early-morning summit attempt. Overnight: Shipton’s Camp.

Wake up at 2:00 am for a light breakfast and prepare for the summit attempt. Begin the ascent toward Point Lenana at 4,985 m, the highest trekking summit on Mount Kenya. The summit trek takes approximately 3–4 hours, with the aim of reaching Point Lenana in time for sunrise, expected between approximately 6:00 and 6:40 am, depending on weather and mountain conditions. Reach the summit and take time to celebrate the achievement, enjoy the spectacular surroundings and capture photographs. After spending time at the summit, begin the approximately 4 km descent toward the southwest side of the mountain, joining the Teleki Valley at Mackinder Camp. A full breakfast will be served at Mackinder Camp, followed by a short rest. Later, continue the descent for approximately 10 km to Met Station Camp at 3,040 m. Stop at the Picnic Rocks for a hot lunch before continuing the descent. Arrive at Met Station Camp in time for the 4:00 pm tea, coffee and hot drinking chocolate, served with cookies and popcorn. Enjoy the sundowner before dinner and an overnight stay at camp. Overnight: Met Station Camp.