Sirimon – Naro Moru Traverse

Meet at Mohakin Mountain Store at noon for a mountain gear and equipment check assisted by the guide. This is also an opportunity to meet the mountain team, including the guide, cook and porters, and make final preparations for the trek. Board the transport and drive for approximately 40 minutes to Sirimon Gate at 2,659 m, located within the mid-mountain forest. Upon arrival, stop for a hot lunch before completing the park entry registration and other required formalities. Begin the trek from the Sirimon Gate area, covering approximately 9 km through the mountain forest toward Old Moses Camp at 3,300 m. As the trail gains elevation, the vegetation gradually changes into the heather zone. Arrive at camp in time for the traditional 4:00 pm tea, coffee and hot drinking chocolate, served with cookies and popcorn. Later, enjoy the mountain sunset and surrounding scenery as dinner is prepared and served. Overnight at Old Moses in either mountain tents or mountain huts, subject to availability.

Wake up at approximately 6:00 am and have breakfast at 7:00 am before preparing to start the day’s trek at 8:00 am. Today’s trek covers approximately 18 km toward Shipton’s Camp at 4,200 m, located at the upper end of the Alpine vegetation zone. The trail gradually gains altitude through the changing mountain landscape and offers spectacular views across the northern slopes of Mount Kenya. A packed lunch or hot lunch break is taken at the Likii River lunch point, providing time to rest and refuel before continuing higher. After lunch, the landscape becomes increasingly alpine, with distinctive high-altitude vegetation and rocky terrain creating a dramatic mountain environment. Continue steadily toward Shipton’s Camp, maintaining a comfortable pace to support acclimatization. Arrive at camp in time for the 4:00 pm tea, coffee and hot drinks. Enjoy some time to rest and take in the surrounding alpine scenery before an early dinner and overnight at Shipton’s Camp.

This is the summit day. Wake up at approximately 2:00 am and have a light breakfast before beginning the summit attempt. Start the ascent toward Point Lenana at 4,985 m, covering approximately 3.5 km. The climb takes around 3–4 hours, with the aim of reaching Point Lenana in time for sunrise, usually between 6:00 am and 6:40 am, depending on the time of year and trekking conditions. Reach Point Lenana and take time to enjoy the achievement, capture photographs and appreciate the spectacular sunrise and panoramic views from Mount Kenya’s highest trekking summit. After the summit, descend approximately 3 km toward the south-western side of the mountain and enter the Teleki Valley, continuing to Mackinder’s Camp at 4,300 m. Here, enjoy a full breakfast followed by a short rest. Continue the descent for approximately 10 km toward Met Station Camp at 3,040 m. Take a lunch break at the Picnic Rocks before continuing through the famous Vertical Bog, one of the distinctive sections of the Naro Moru Route. Proceed to Met Station Camp, where an early dinner is served. After the long summit day, rest and recover overnight at camp.