Mount Kenya 2 Days 1 Night Summit – Naro Moru Route

Code: TDNMA
2 Days 1 Night
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  • 2 Days 1 Night Naro Moru Ascent_2 Days Sirimon-Naro Moru Traverse - Mount Kenya

Description

Mount Kenya 2 Days 1 Night Summit – Naro Moru Route is an ultimate summit attempt to hit Mount Kenya’s third-highest peak (Peak Lenana) under 48 hours. Naro Moru is the most scenic route, especially when descending, given the views and the touch of the Lewis Glacier as you go down. The route also combines all sorts of mountain experience and views.

The hike starts at Met Station Bandas and proceeds through the bamboo and montane forest before you hit the vertical bog. Past the vertical bog, the trail diverts to Teleki Valley to a river crossing, past where we will camp for that night at Mackinders Camp.

The second day will see you through a notoriously steep incline towards the Austrian Hut, near the Lewis Glacier, and lastly, the 1km rocky ascent to Point Lenana through the iron cable. From this point, it will be not just the views of the snow. There will also be scenic surroundings, beautiful lakes and tarns, rocks, and peaks, not forgetting the just below Lewis Glacier. Let’s go touch the glacier before global warming takes effect.

Below are the highlights of our Mount Kenya 2 Days 1 Night Summit – Naro Moru Route;

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATIONKencom (Along City Hall Way – Opposite the entrance of International House)
DEPARTURE TIMEPlease arrive by 4:30 AM for a Strict departure at 4:50 AM.
Arrival Time Back to NairobiApproximately 9:30 PM.
STATS
Approximate Distance28 Km
Time2 Days
Maximum Elevation16,354ft
DifficultyRequires healthy and fit hikers
INCLUDED
GuideMeals
Accommodation in BandasTransportation
NOT INCLUDED
Hiking equipment
Guides & Porters gratuity

Learn more inclusions here.

What to Wear/Carry


We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for this hike;

A pair of fleece-lined hand glovesHiking pants/summit pants
Rain ponchoHeadlamp/head torch
Fleece-lined Jacket & warm/woolen sweaterWater bladder
BalaclavaDay pack
2-3 T-shirtsPorter’s bag (max 15kgs)
Cap or sunhatSleeping bag
Sturdy hiking bootSunscreen or petroleum jelly
Leg gaitersSunglasses
3 pairs (1 thick) socksToiletries
Sandals or CrocsOther items e.g. power bank

Ticket & Booking Mount Kenya 2 Days 1 Night Summit – Naro Moru Route


 Residents (KES)Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport25,699419
Self-Drive20,500200
Reservation10,000150

Residents: Use the booking panel for tickets (recommended). We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and clear the balance the day before departure. Pay your booking fee using these payment details.

Non-Residents: We allow a booking fee as described in the table above, and you can clear the balance before departure. Click Here to Pay in USD.

Note:

If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

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Trip Route


Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nanyuki

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Itinerary

1

Departure & Hike Day 1

  • Boarding opens at 4:30 am
  • Depart for Mount Kenya Naro Moru gate at 4:50 am
  • Arrive and register at 9:00 am
  • take lunch at 9:30 am & Start the hike to Mackinder’s camp (4200m).
  • Relax, and have supper.
  • Camp for the short night.
  • On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 1200m.
  • The hiking distance is approximately 10km.
2

Hike Day 2 & Return

  • Wake up to early light breakfast at 1.30 a.m.
  • Pack water and lunch.
  • Start the day’s ascent to Point Lenana (4985m) at 2.00 a.m.
  • Summit and descend to Mackinder’s Camp (4200m) for breakfast.
  • Further descend to met Station Bandas (3080m).
  • Wrap-up as we clear with the team handover of belongings.
  • Leave for Nairobi.
  • There will be an elevation gain of 795m and a loss of 1905m on this day.

Location

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