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NAROMORU ROUTE

Naro Moru route is the quickest way to the base of the mountain and Pt. Lenana.
It is also one of the steepest routes and extra care should be taken here to avoid problems with AMS.
Walking up towards Mackinders Camp through the Teleki Valley offers superb views of the peaks of Batian and Nelion.
A steep section known as the "vertical bog" is crossed around midwau to Mackinders Hut and a stopover here is almost compulsory.
The accomodations are good with bunkhouses at Met Station and Mackinder's Camp.

Duration - 5 days / 4nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade:B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
Approximate Trekking Distance:67 Kms

 

Starts : Nairobi /Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day of the Year
Accomodation :Standard Lodge and Tent While trekking
participants MINIMUM: 2 participants
Activities:Hiking and trekking, Tree naming, bird watching, wildlife encounter, photography

ITINERARY:

     
     

Day 00: Arrival and transfer to your Hotel for overnight. B/B.
Advise us with your flight details for meeting at the Airport.

Day 01: NARO MORU
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya.
Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki Simbas / Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and Enjoy magnificent scenery of Mt Kenya region.
A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR. Ovenight at Simbas Lodge

Day 02: MET.CAMP SITE
Early morning photo taking of Mt. kenya when its clear then after breakfast, Drive to the gate. Walk to the Meteorological Station.
This is a very good day for acclimatization, for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10,000 ft 9 kms 3-4 hours walk

Day 03: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
Hike up through the Teleki valley to Mackinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Mackinders Camp. (14,000 ft.) 9kms 4-5 hours walk

Day 04: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
A pre- dawn attempt of point Lenana is made to ensure a successful summit bid and to try to reach the summit in time for a clear view of the majestic scenery. After climbing Pt. Lenana we return back to Mackinders camp for breakfast and then proceed down to Met Station Lodge for overnigh.9 kms 3 to 4 hours walk

Day 05: NAIROBI
After breakfast at Met station walk down to Park Gate to catch your transport back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon

Make it your goal to REACH the summit at all costs!!!!

Option Dinner at Carnivore restaurant for Game meat at 40 USD per person

Price inclusive of:

Return transfer Nairobi - Naromoru-Nairobi
3 meals per day while trekking
4 days Mt. Kenya trek
3 nights accommodation while trekking
2 transfer from Naromoru- park gate- return
All government park fees at Mt Kenya National park
English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
Accomodation at Nanyuki Simbas lodge D/B/B
Mt Kenya T. Shirt and Certificate after successful summit challenge
Two Man tent.

Exclusives:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats, Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarfs, Rain Trousers.
Price is exclusive of first and last Night accomodation in Nairobi.

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