5 Days Mt Kenya Climbing - Naro Moru Route
Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Nairobi
Tour Highlights
Naro Moru route is the shortest and most direct route. As such it tends to be busy and popular. It’s great for the descent as it’s relatively quick and easy. The plant life on offer on the way is spectacular. However, it has sections such as the notorious Vertical Bog, which can get waterlogged at times.
Mt. Kenya Trekking Safaris’ Information
Tourism is ever on the increase-not surprisingly! In this varied and interesting country. But we realize that being a tourist is not always easy, especially for those who enjoy physical activity. After long hours spent sitting in minibuses, it is refreshing to know that there is at least one place in Kenya where you can stretch your legs- and work off some of the extra calories you have accumulated from those fancy buffet luncheons.
A Five-Day Foot Safari to Mt. Kenya
Designed for those who have a minimum amount of time and who want to reach the third highest peak Pt. Lenana. This challenging, non-technical ascent can be made by any healthy person.
Day 1: Nairobi – Mountain Rock Lodge
Transfer from Nairobi to Mountain Rock Lodge on the western slopes of Mt Kenya. Options for horse riding, fishing and forest natural history walk in afternoon. Here at 2,000m you begin acclimatization as you relax and prepare for the trek.
Day 2: Mountain Rock Lodge – Met Station
Morning spent sorting and organizing personal equipment for the trek with the help of your guide. Depart the lodge latest midday and be driven to Naro Moru park-gate 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.
Day 3: 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. Walking time approximately 4 – 6 hours to the Teleki lodge for overnight (4,200m)
Day 4: Teleki Lodge – Lenana Point & Met Station
A per-dawn start 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) then descend down to teleki lodge for breakfast and changing. A few minutes break then proceed down to Met Station for overnight (3050m).
Day 5: Met Station – Nairobi
After breakfast descend down through the forest to Naro Moru park gate for pick to the lodge.
***End of the tour with great memories!***
The above rate includes;
- Meal Plan as detailed: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Diner
- Return transfers from the Lodge.
- All Park entrance fees and conservation fees
- Service of an English-speaking professional Guide, porters and skilled cook
- Guaranteed price/guaranteed Trek on confirmation
- Flying Doctor Service temporary cover for emergency evacuation (taca)
- Bottled treated water in our vehicle
- Prevailing taxes (subject to changes)
- On Completion Successful Climb Certificate
Excluded:
- Accommodation at the Lodge.
- International air, visa fees and inoculation.
- Climbing Gear/equipment
- Personal Travel insurance (let us know if to provide)
- Laundry, drinks and tipping
- Extra activities offered at lodges or en route
- Any deviation from the stated route
- Any tariff/tax increases after the date of this quote.
- Any items of personal nature not mentioned in the above.
Baggage:
- Please pack light and preferably soft sided bags.
- You will need a hat, sunglasses and sun screen
- Bring own insect repellents.
- Ensure if taking medication you carry all your medicines.
- A warm jacket or sweater is required for cold weather conditions or in the mornings and evenings.
- Smart casual wear especially for dining areas – all camps/lodges/hotels offer laundry service
- Camera and binoculars, plus battery chargers
- Please ensure you give us any specific instructions about your bags as we will handle them with care but at your own risk and will not accept any responsibilities for damage
Mountain Equipment List and Hire Charges Per Item Per Day in Usd
- Boots Usd 10
- Warm socks Usd 5
- Warm trouser Usd 5
- Warm shirts Usd 5
- Rain jacket Usd 5
- Wool hat Usd 5
- Gloves Usd 5
- Sun glasses Usd 5
- Flash light Usd 5
- Sleeping bag Usd 5
- Sleeping mats Usd 5
- Down jackets Usd 5
- Day pack Usd 5
- Rucksack Usd 10
- Water bottle Usd 5
- Climbing ropes Usd 15
- Helmet Usd 10
- Ice axe Usd 10
- Crampons Usd 10
- Climbing harness Usd 10
- Walking sticks Usd 10
- Camping stoves Usd 10
- Tent Usd 10
Health and Fitness Requirements
Anyone contemplating one of our expeditions should take regular exercise. It is recommended that you start a training program at least one, if not two months before your safari. “Running, swimming, cycling and stair-climbing are all good ways of toning up muscles.”
Seasons for climbing mt. Kenya
It has been generally accepted that our climbing seasons are from mid-December to mind- March and from mid-June -to the end of September. However, these traditional weather patterns seem to be the exception rather than the rule: the chances of encountering good weather on the mountain seem to be about equal throughout the year, so the timing of your safari is not as critical as once was.
Guides
Our professional local guides provide quality service on all our safaris.
Food
All meals for the treks is either fresh or tinned. The porters and guides are trained in cookery and service.
Max Guests
N/A
Minimum Age
N/A
Tour Location
Kenya
Language
English