2 Days Naro Moru Ascent - Mount Kenya

Our 2 Days Naro Moru Ascent – Mount Kenya is an ultimate summit attempt to hit Mount Kenya’s third-highest peak (Peak Lenana) in 2 days. 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 s 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 2 Days Naro Moru Ascent – Mount Kenya;

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kencom (Along City Hall Way – Opposite the entrance of International House)

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 5:55 AM for a Strict departure at 6:00 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 9:30 PM.

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Guide	Meals
Accomodation in Bandas	Transportation

NOT INCLUDED

Hiking equipment

Guides & Porters gratuity

Approximate Distance	28 Km
Time	2 Days
Maximum Elevation	4985m
Difficulty	Requires healthy and fit hikers

Departure & Hike Day 1

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. for Mount Kenya Naro Moru Gate.
Arrive and Register at 9:30 a.m.
Drive up and take lunch at Met Station(3080m).
Start the hike to Mackinders camp (4300m).
Relax, and have supper.
Camp for the short night.
On this day, there will be an elevation gain of 1220m hiking +1280m from Nairobi.
The hiking distance is approximately 10km.

Hike day 2 & Exit

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 Mackinders camp (4300m) 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 695m and a loss of 1905m on this day.

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 gloves	Hiking pants/summit pants
Rain poncho	Head lamp
Fleece-lined Jacket & warm sweater	Water bladder
Balaclava	Day pack
2-3 T-shirts	Porter’s bag (max 15kgs)
Cap or sunhat	sleeping bag
hiking boot	Sunscreen or petroleum jelly
Leg gaiters	Sunglasses
3 pairs (1 thick) socks	Toiletries
Sandals or Crocs	Other items e.g. power bank

	Residents (KES)	Non-Residents (USD)
Shared Transport	21,499	320
Self-Drive	N/A	N/A
Reservation	10,000	150

Residents: Use the side panel on the right to pay the full cost. We allow a reservation fee as described in the table above then you can clear the balance before departure. Pay your reservation fee using these payment details.

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Note:

For reservations, the balance shall be cleared before departure.

Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.