Kenya · Guided climb · Mountain trek
The direct route to Point Lenana
A four-day Mount Kenya trek via the Naro Moru route, through forest and the Teleki Valley to Point Lenana (4,985 m) at sunrise.
USD 600 pp
The journey in brief
The experience
Naro Moru is the most direct trekking route up Mount Kenya. It climbs through montane forest to the Met Station, then crosses the moorland known as the Vertical Bog before following the Teleki Valley to Mackinder's Camp below the main peaks.
The summit attempt on Point Lenana starts in the early hours so you can reach the top around sunrise. It is a demanding trek at altitude, so arrive fit, pace yourself and talk to us about your experience before you book.
Summit attempt on Point Lenana (4,985 m)
Teleki Valley and views of Batian and Nelion
Montane forest, moorland and giant lobelias
Guide, porters and cook throughout
The route
Nairobi
Naro Moru Gate
Met Station
Mackinder's Camp
Point Lenana
Met Station
Nairobi
Nairobi → Naro Moru Gate → Met Station → Mackinder's Camp → Point Lenana → Met Station → Nairobi
Day by day
Walking times and distances are approximate and depend on your pace and conditions on the mountain.
Day 1 / Nairobi → Naro Moru Gate → Met Station
Travel from Nairobi to Naro Moru and meet your mountain crew. Register at the park gate (about 2,600 m) and walk up through the forest to the Met Station.
Day 2 / Met Station → Mackinder's Camp
Climb through the last of the forest onto open moorland. Conditions on the Vertical Bog range from damp to very muddy depending on recent rain. The path improves as you follow the Teleki Valley up to Mackinder's Camp.
Day 3 / Mackinder's Camp → Point Lenana → Met Station
Leave around 2–3am to reach Point Lenana around sunrise. After time on the summit, descend to Mackinder's Camp for breakfast and continue down to the Met Station.
Day 4 / Met Station → Naro Moru Gate → Nairobi
Walk down through the forest to the park gate, say goodbye to the crew and transfer back to Nairobi.
Where you stay
Nights are spent in the huts or campsites on the route, with your crew preparing meals.
Mount Kenya · 1 night
Mount Kenya · 1 night
Mount Kenya · 1 night
Prices are in US dollars per person. Your written quote confirms the final price for your dates and party size.
Prices can depend on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and changes to park fees. All terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
The details
Before you travel
Check passport validity and entry requirements for every country on your route with official government sources before you travel.
Ask a travel-health professional about vaccinations and malaria precautions, and take out travel insurance that covers your activities.
Walk slowly, drink plenty of water and tell your guide early if you feel unwell. Speak to a doctor before booking a high-altitude trek.
Questions travellers ask
Often, yes. Tell us what you would like to change and we will confirm what is possible for your dates.
Yes. Prices are in US dollars per person, as published in our catalogue. Your written quote confirms the final price for your dates and party size.
We reply with availability, any suggestions for your dates and a written quote. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the quote and booking terms.
No technical climbing experience is needed on this route, but you should be fit and prepared for long days at altitude. Speak to a doctor before booking.
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