4 DAYS FOOT SAFARI

Ascend Naromoru route, descended Naromoru route

The Naromoru Route is one of the popular routes for trekking Mount Kenya. It is known for being the fastest route to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya. The route starts from the town of Naromoru and offers a relatively direct path to the summit.

Overall, the Naromoru Route is a great option for trekkers looking for a challenging yet rewarding trek up Mount Kenya.

Accommodation: There are several mountain huts along the Naromoru Route, including Met Station, Mackinder’s Camp, and Shipton’s Camp, providing accommodation options for trekkers.

Scenic Views: Trekkers on the Naromoru Route are treated to stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including valleys, moorlands, and the peaks of Mount Kenya.

Trekking Up and Down Naromoru Route

Day 1. Naromoru gate – Met. Station.

Depart Nairobi at 0800hrs and drive to Mount Kenya region- 3 hours drive to Naromoru where you meet the guide for briefing and sorting of the equipment. Then proceed to Naromoru park-gate on Naromoru route where you start the trek. The guide set a leisurely pace for a relaxing trek up on the mountain. The trek helps you to acclimatize and enjoy seeing fascinating vegetation zones of an equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and bird life. Packed Lunch is provided en-route. The trek takes 3 hrs to the Met station where we spend the night in the Mountain log cabins. A good day for acclimatization for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 3,050m. A short hike is taken in the afternoon to gain and loose altitude.

Camp; Met. Station- 3,080m/ 10,000ft.
Accommodation facility; Mountain huts.
Trekking time; 3 hours.
Distance; 9 km.
Rating; Medium.
Altitude gained; 400m.

Day 2. Met. Station – Teleki Lodge.

After breakfast hike up past forest line to moorland zone covered by tussock glass and Heathers zone onto the Teleki valley to the crest of the ridge from which vantage point you have a splendid view of the  main peaks. Packed lunch is provided en-route. Proceed on for 2 hours to get to Teleki lodge for Dinner and overnight in hut.

Camp; Teleki lodge- 4,200m/ 14,200ft.
Accommodation facility; Mountain huts.
Trekking time; 6- 7 hours.
Distance; 11 km.
Rating; High.
Altitude gained; 1,200 m.

Day 3.  Teleki Lodge – Pt.Lenena, 4985m – Met. Station

A per-dawn start at 0400hrs is made to ensure a successful summit bid and in time for clear view of the majestic scenery after sunrise. With the help of the guide ascent to the third highest peak ( point lenana -4985 m, 4- 5 hr), at the peak on a clear day you can be able to see Uhuru peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro- a few minutes for celebration and photos then descend down through the Austrian to Teleki lodge for breakfast and rest. Afternoon proceed to hike down for 5 hours through the moorland to Met.  Station to arrive late afternoon. Packed lunch is served en-route to the camp. Arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight.

Summit day.
Peak; Point Lenana, 4985m/ 16355ft
Camp; Met. Station- 3,080m/ 10,000ft.
Accommodation facility; Mountain huts.
Trekking time; 13 hours (With breaks).
Distance; 16 km.
Rating; High.
Altitude gained; 700m.

Day 4. Met. Station – Naromoru parkgate – Naromoru.

After breakfast depart Met. Station camp and hike through the forest to Naromoru parkgate where you find vehicle waiting and be transferred to Nairobi.

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