Naro Moru Day Dash: A Vertical Climb for Slower Dashers
Time
Location
Mount Kenya
Event Details
Our Naro Moru Day Dash is a lite version of Teleki Ultra Sweep to allow the very fit hikers who cannot make it under
Event Details
Our Naro Moru Day Dash is a lite version of Teleki Ultra Sweep to allow the very fit hikers who cannot make it under 12 hours to have a chance. We go to the park on Friday afternoon and camp to start the climb early enough to have more time to get to the summit.
The hike starts at Met Station, Naro Moru Gate, and proceeds to Teleki Lodge and past the Teleki Lodge to Point Lenana. after a summit moment, we head back down and back home. Have you been limited by time before?
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| Departure/Return Location | Simba Street, Nairobi CBD |
| Departure Time | Please arrive by 1:45 PM for a Strict departure at 2:00 PM. |
| Return time to Nairobi | Approximately 10:30 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 28KM |
| Hike Time | 16 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 16,354ft (at Point Lenana) |
| Difficulty | This hike is for hikers who have experienced 3+ high altitude trails over 25KM before. Good physical health is necessary. |
| Ticket Includes | Your ticket covers transportation from Nairobi, accommodation in tents, dinner the first day, breakfast on hike day, and packed lunch for the hike, park/conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. In the mountains, weather keeps changing, & therefore, layering helps you navigate. Hers is a minified gear checklist for this hike.
| What to wear | What to carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | 2-T-shirts |
| Sports attire | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants or shorts with tights | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| A windproof down jacket | Trekking pole |
| Well-treaded hiking boot/hiking shoes | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
| Head lamp/ Torch | |
| Sleeping bag | |
| Sandals/Crocs |
Ticket & Booking Naro Moru Day Dash
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 13,000 | 15,000 | 170 | 250 |
| Self-Drive | 10,000 | 12,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 10,000 | 10,000 | 90 | 150 |
| Booking Deadline | 48hrs to the hike |
How to Pay
| Recommended | Scroll down and use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets. |
| Alternative | Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 542542 and Account No: 409040 |
| Non-Residents | If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Naro Moru
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Summary | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | This will be the travel day to Mount Kenya National Park | -Leave Nairobi at 2:00 p.m. -Proceed to the park -Have dinner and camp for the night |
| Day 2 | On this day, we hike and come back home. We will; | -Rise early -Take breakfast -Start the ascent to Point Lenana -Descend and start the journey back to Nairobi. |