Naru Moru Route

Arrival in Naro Moru Town is scheduled for approximately 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. The trek begins with a mountain equipment and gear check, assisted by the guide, to confirm that all the necessary equipment for the hike is available and ready. A vehicle transfer of approximately 17 km, taking around 30 minutes, follows to the Naro Moru Park Gate at approximately 2,650 m. At the park gate, you meet the mountain team, including the guide, cook, and porters. A hot lunch is served before completing the Mount Kenya National Park registration and entry formalities. After registration, the trek begins through the beautiful mountain forest. The approximately 10 km trail gradually climbs toward Met Station Camp at approximately 3,040 m. The trek takes approximately 3–4 hours and is undertaken at a slow and comfortable pace, allowing trekkers to gradually adapt to the increasing elevation. Arrival at Met Station Camp is expected in the afternoon, in time for the 4:00 pm tea, coffee, and hot drinking chocolate served with cookies and popcorn. There is time to relax and enjoy the mountain surroundings and sundowner before dinner is served. Overnight at Met Station Camp.

Wake-up is at approximately 6:00 am, with breakfast served at 7:00 am. After breakfast, prepare to begin the day’s trek at approximately 8:00 am. The approximately 10 km trail continues upward from the treeline through the moorland zone toward Mackinder Camp at approximately 4,300 m. One of the major features of this section is the famous Naro Moru Vertical Bog, a wet and challenging section of the route. The trail then continues upward through increasingly high-altitude terrain toward the alpine zone. The elevation gain on this day is more than 1,200 m. It is recommended to maintain a slow pace, take regular breaks, and drink plenty of water throughout the trek to help the body adapt to the increasing altitude. A hot lunch break is taken at the Picnic Rocks lunch point before continuing toward Mackinder Camp. Upon reaching camp, there is time for a short rest before undertaking an acclimatization hike to approximately 4,400 m. After reaching the acclimatization point, the group descends back to camp. At 4:00 pm, tea, coffee, and hot drinking chocolate are served with cookies and popcorn. An early dinner is served in preparation for the early morning summit attempt, followed by an overnight stay at Mackinder Camp.

Summit day begins at approximately 1:00 am with a light breakfast consisting of tea, hot drinking chocolate, and cookies. After final preparations, the summit trek begins at approximately 2:00 am. The approximately 4 km ascent toward Point Lenana at 4,985 m takes around 4 hours at a slow and steady pace. The trail passes through the alpine environment and cold desert as the group gradually climbs toward the summit. The goal is to reach Point Lenana between approximately 6:00 and 6:40 am, in time to witness the sunrise from the highest trekking summit on Mount Kenya. At the summit, there is time to celebrate the achievement, take photographs, and enjoy the spectacular sunrise and panoramic views across the surrounding mountain landscape. After spending time at Point Lenana, the group begins the descent back to Mackinder Camp. A full breakfast is served at Mackinder Camp, followed by a short rest. The trek then continues for approximately 10 km downhill toward Met Station Camp at 3,040 m. A hot lunch break is taken at the Picnic Rocks lunch point before continuing the descent. Arrival at Met Station Camp is expected in the afternoon, in time for the 4:00 pm tea, coffee, and hot drinking chocolate served with cookies and popcorn. The evening provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy the sundowner before the final dinner on the mountain. Having completed a long and demanding summit day, an early night is recommended. Overnight at Met Station Camp.