The Naro Moru Route is the shortest and most direct route to Point Lenana, making it the preferred choice for climbers with limited time. It is well established and offers a straightforward ascent through rainforest, moorland, and alpine landscapes before reaching the summit area. One of its best-known features is the challenging Vertical Bog, which can become muddy during the rainy season and adds a unique adventure to the climb. Due to its quicker ascent, the route provides less time for acclimatization than Sirimon or Chogoria, making physical preparation especially important. Despite the challenge, Naro Moru remains a popular option for adventurous climbers seeking a rewarding summit experience within a shorter timeframe.
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Transport from Narumoru to Narumoru park gate.2470m.
The acclimatization walk starts at the park gate and goes up to The Met. station camp. This important 9km will lead you through our equatorial rain forest inhabited by animals like black and white Columbus monkeys, velvet monkeys, buffaloes and elephants. You will see a variety of birds and plants as you walk through the forest. The hiking may take 3-3½ hrs. and a slow pace is strongly advised. Dinner and overnight in The Met. station camp (bunkhouse)
Breakfast followed by a 13-½ km trek. We leave early and walk through our undisturbed moorland with its combination of special mountain plants that never grow below 3500m. After an hour walk you come into the beautiful valley (Teleki valley) beneath the peak with its ancient lobelias and many varieties of birds. There is a high chance that you will be entertained by the rock hyrax, the only high altitude surviving animal which is believed to be a cousin of the elephant.
Lunch enroute and dinner overnight at Mackinder’s camp (bunkhouse).
Breakfast then start walking to Austrian hut. A slow pace is strongly advised on this day. Lunch at Austrian hut, rest for a short time and then you can walk around and take photos. There much to see here, underneath the summit. Dinner and overnight at Austrian hut.
A quick breakfast (tea & biscuits) before setting out for point Lenana around am so as to be at the top by 6 o’clock. This gives you a chance to see the sunrise and Mt Kilimanjaro if the weather allows. After photos descend down to Shipton camp for the real breakfast and proceed down to Old Moses Lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at Old Moses camp (bunkhouse)
After breakfast proceed down to Sirimon park gate. A 9km walk through our wonderful forest, where you connect with transport for transfer back.
You will have your picnic lunch at Narumoru gate and then start walking through rain forest for 3 hrs. to the Met. Station 3,048m, dinner/overnight.
After breakfast your climb continue to Mackinder’s camp which is approximately 5-6 hrs. 14km to Mackinder’s camp. You will walk through the vertical bog and tussock grass. At this point the main peaks provide a spectacular view of Batian and Nelion, continue walking through Teleki Valley, dinner/overnight at Mackinders camp 4,300m.
The ascension of the summit of Point Lenana begin before dawn at 3.00 o’clock to ensure time to view the sunrise from the peaks. The walk takes 3 hours to Point Lenana 4,985m, the third highest peak… From here on the clear day, you can see Kilimanjaro. Then descend down to Mackinders camp for breakfast and the continue walking down to The Met. station, dinner/overnight.
After breakfast, start walking down through the rainforest which normally takes 2 hrs. to connect your transport back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
An acclimatization walk will follow to the Famous Mau Mau Caves and Burguret Water Falls. After photography proceed to Hikers Camp (2,3309m), for dinner and overnight. 11Km, 4 to 5 hours hike.
After breakfast, hike via the Narumoru gate to The Met. Station (3,040m) for dinner and overnight. 13Km hike, 3 to 4 hrs. with lunch enroute.
After breakfast hike to Mackinders Camp (4,200m) for dinner and overnight. 13Km, 4 to 5 hrs. hike with lunch enroute.
Attempt Point Lenana at 02:30hrs and be at the peak before the sunrise. After the sunrise, descend the mountain to Mintos hut for a full breakfast. After breakfast descend with lunch enroute to Chogoria Bandas campsite for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, descend the mountain and connect with your transfer vehicle to Chogoria town for lunch.
