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5 Day Mount Kenya Climb: Naro Moru Route
  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • Mountain climb
  • Starts in Nairobi

5 Day Mount Kenya Climb: Naro Moru Route

Nairobi , then Mount Kenya

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Starts
Nairobi
Ends
Mount Kenya
Countries
Kenya
Parks and reserves
On request
Travel
On foot
Vehicle
4x4, pop-up roof
Group
Max 6 guests

Where you go

2 stops on this route

Overview

The Naro Moru route ascends mount Kenya from the Western side. Mt. Kenya, The Naro Moru route makes Mount Kenya Climbing safari easy for the average person. While using the Naro Moru route for Mount Kenya Climbing/hiking/trekking safari you will hear hundreds of sounds with singing birds and chirping crickets including. Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day by day

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Route in motion

Nairobi

Starting point 2 stops
36° E 37° E 38° E 1° S 0° S 01 Nairobi Start 02 Mount Kenya Days 01–05 50 km
Stay

Day 01 / 05

Nairobi - Naro Moru Route Mount Kenya Climbing Path

The first day of your Mount Kenya Climbing safari will see you depart after breakfast from Nairobi to Naro Moru, a small town on the slopes of Mount Kenya. You will spend the day at the base of Mount Kenya before your climbing mountain safari for acclimatization

Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya, Kenya

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 02 / 05

Naro Moru Route Mount Kenya Trail/Course

Drive to the Mount Kenya park gate at Naro Moru and make a hike of 9km within 4 hrs. You will spend the rest of the day at leisure while gradually acclimatizing. Dinner and over night at the met station hut about 3,000 m above sea level.

Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya, Kenya

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 03 / 05

Naro Moru Route Mount Kenya Road/ Hike

Hike up after breakfast up the Taleki valley getting to Mackinder\'s camp where you can see the main peaks clearly. This trek is about five hours. You will enjoy your meals and overnight at the Mackinder\'s hut at an altitude of 4,200m.

Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya, Kenya

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 04 / 05

Naro Moru Route Mt Kenya Track/Direction

You will start a pre-dawn climb to Point Lenana. Your chances to tackle the summit are increased when you start early and also avoid the bad weather from early afternoon. The Pt. Lenana is at 4,985m above sea level. You will later climb down to Mackinder\'s camp for dinner and overnight having successfully conquered your Mount Kenya mountain climbing adventure safari.

Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya, Kenya

Overnight

Lodge confirmed when you book

Day 05 / 05

Naro Moru Route Mt Kenya Way/Passage

Have breakfast and then descend to the met station and onwards to the Naro Moru park gate in about 4 hrs time. You will then drive to Naro Moru town for lunch and depart for Nairobi arriving late afternoon. This is the end of your Mt. Kenya Climbing vacation safari. Cost will be provided on request and will go down depending on number of participants Mount Kenya Climbing. Trekking, Hiking Safari cost will include: Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation Transfer to and from the base of the mountain Full board accommodation whilst on the trek. Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary All park entrance fees to include government taxes Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook Start and finish Nairobi Treated water on the trek. On completion, successful climb Certificate Mountain Climbing Safari cost will exclude Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks,

Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya, Kenya

End of safari

Drop-off at your hotel in Mount Kenya

In pictures

Price and timing

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01

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Adults

Ages 18 and over

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Children

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Pricing basis

2 adult rates

Group rate applies

Under 3 free. Ages 3 to 11 pay 75%. Ages 12 to 17 pay 90%.

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Your travel window

Choose the feel of your safari

Wildlife is present year-round. Season changes the landscape, demand and price more than it changes the adventure.

  • PeakJul to Oct
  • HighNov to Mar
  • LowApr to Jun
  1. Jan High
  2. Feb High
  3. Mar High
  4. Apr Low
  5. May Low
  6. Jun Low
  7. Jul Peak
  8. Aug Peak
  9. Sep Peak Now
  10. Oct Peak
  11. Nov High
  12. Dec High
  • Jul to Oct Wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
  • Apr to May Long rains: green parks, quiet roads

Best value: April to June brings greener parks, fewer vehicles and lower seasonal rates.

5 days, Nairobi to Mount Kenya

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