5 Days Breathtaking Mt. Kenya Climbing – Naromoru Route
Trip overview
What to Carry:
Climbing gear, waterproof bag, rain jacket, warm jacket & trousers, warm socks, gloves, sunglasses, hat, flask of hot drink, snacks, spare food, water bottles, suncream, lip salve, toiletries, and personal medicine.
Itinerary Highlights:
- Arrival at Nairobi, check-in at Pullman Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel.
- Day 2: Travel to Naromoru, climb to Met. Station Hut (3-4 hours).
- Day 3: Ascend to Mackinder’s Camp (5-6 hours).
- Day 4: Early morning climb to Point Lenana (17,058 ft), return to Mackinder’s Camp.
- Day 5: Descent to Met. Station, lunch in Naromoru, and return to Nairobi.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our driver guide
and after introductions head to Pullman’s Nairobi upper hill hotel for check-in and enjoy
the hotel facilities.
Day 2: Nairobi - Naromoru
After breakfast depart from Nairobi in the morning at 8am, via Thika and witness a lot of
pineapples and coffee plantations. Arriving at Naromoru town at the bottom of the famous
Mt Kenya for lunch. After lunch dropped at the main gate of Mt Kenya where the climbing
starts. It is about 3 to 4 hours walk through the fascinating rain forest to Met. Station hut
where you will be having dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Met Station - Mackinders Hut
After breakfast continue with the amazing ascent to Mackinder’s camp, with parked lunch
arriving at the camp in the evening. Dinner and the overnight at the camp (it’s about 5-6
hrs walk.)
Day 4: Mackinders - Lenana Point - Mackinders
Very early morning start at 02:30 hrs attempt to climb point Lenana at 17,058ft which is
the most fascinating experience of a lifetime. Mt Kenya is most beautiful and iconic is said
to have 30 lakes and tarns. Thereafter commence your descent back to Mackinder’s camp
for dinner meals and overnight stay.
Day 5: Mackinders - Met Station - Nairobi
After breakfast with amazement and excitements descend back to Met. Station gate where
you will be met by your driver. You then drive back to Naromoru town for lunch and have
good time while celebrating your great victory and success. Afternoon drive back to Nairobi
and drop at city hotel or at the airport for your safe flight back home.
What's Included?
- All fees
- Food while on the mountain
- Water
- Professional Mountain Guides, cook & porters
- Accommodation in mountain
- High altitude Camping gears
- Transport to and from the Mt. Kenya