5-day Mount Kenya climbing trekking safari (Naro Moru route)

Join a certified mountain guide for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and make an incredibly beautiful 5-day ascent up to Point Lenana, on Mount Kenya, via the Naro Moru route. Enjoy stunning views along the way and get the chance to see iconic African wildlife as well.

East African Mountains

5 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Mount Kenya National Park.
See some of Africa's most iconic wildlife as you go.
Get the unique opportunity of crossing the equator en route to Mount Kenya.

Description

Towering more than 5,000 meters above the surrounding serengeti, Mount Kenya casts an imposing shadow over its surroundings.

Trekking along the Naro Moru route, up to one of the many lofty summits on the peak, is one of the most popular ways to experience the incredible beauty of this iconic mountain.

The destination of our trip will be Point Lenana (4,985 meters), but we will start by meeting up in Nairobi and driving to the park, crossing the equator en route.

Once in the park, we will hike up to a meteorological station, from which we get incredible views of the mountain in the early hours of the morning, when the air is most clear.

From here, we will hike on top Mackinders valley, getting the chance to see some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife, while enjoying phenomenal views of the surrounding scenery.

After getting a pre-dawn start on the following day, we will climb up to Point Lenana in time to see the sunrise, a truly unforgettable experience.

After enjoying the views out over the rest of Kenya and maybe even having the chance to see Kilimanjaro, we will descend back down the mountain to the meteorological station. The next day, we hike to the park entrance and return to Nairobi.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable 5-day trek up to Point Lenana, on the slopes of Mount Kenya!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our 6-day variation of this trip up the Sirimon-Chogoria route!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Personal porters

Price details

Please note this price is for the low season.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Naro Moru

After meeting up in Nairobi at 9 am, we will head north toward Mount Kenya, crossing the equator on the way. We will spend the night in the lodge at Nanyuki Simbas.

Day 2: Naro Moru to Meteorological Station

We will get up and enjoy some clear views of Mount Kenya before hiking up to the meteorological station, near which we will camp. Expect to hike for about 3 to 4 hours.

Day 3: Met Station to Mackinders Camp

We will hike up through the Teleki Valley to Mackinders camp, where we will spend the night, enjoying spectacular views of the main peaks of Mount Kenya as we go. Expect to hike for about 4 to 6 hours.

Day 4: Summit day

Getting a pre-dawn start, we will leave camp and begin our ascent to Point Lenana. After enjoying the stunning views from the top, we will head back down to Mackinder’s camp and then on to the Meteorological station. Expect to hike for about 11 hours.

Day 5: Departure

We will eat breakfast at the meteorological station before hiking back out to the entrance of the park and transferring back to Nairobi.

Details

More info

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Meeting point

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Sunglasses

Hiking boots

About the guide

Claudious

4.7

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Tour Operator

Claudious Tours and Safaris is an East Africa based firm offering Mountain climbing tours and services in East Africa including Mount Kenya climbing safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking, Mount Elgon walking tours and Mount Rwenzori Trekking. Climbing Africa Mountains offers you an experience of a lifetime. We provide you with Africa Mountain Climbing Safari Packages accompanied by experienced mountain guides, cooks and potters: ensuring that you have safe and adventurous hikes up to some of the highest and most challenging mountains in Africa which includes Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Rwenzori in Uganda and Mount Elgon. These hikes offer an opportunity to sample some of the most exciting Mountain climbing safaris in Africa. We design mountain packages for solo travelers, small and large groups looking at trekking in Africa.

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What people are saying about Claudious

Tremendous team-effort , highly professional attitude & coordination , mind-blowing guides & their game-drives , neat arrangements even in very adverse situations , superb hospitality from each & every employee..... Claudious Tours & Safaris made us feel at home from the very moment we stepped in Africa. Thank you for everything you did to us. Our trip wouldn't be so pleasant & successful without you guys.

In June, 2009 I climbed Mount Kenya, with Trekking Mount Kenya. I spent 4 days on the mountain and experienced the wonderful challenge and the friendly helpfulness and knowledge of my guides and porters. Everything was provided for my comfort and enjoyment so that it was a thoroughly fabulous and memorable trek! I recommend this company whole-heartedly.

Very organized, very friendly and professional staff. The tour was great, everything was as planned.

Randy

The Climbing Guides and service in both Kenya and Tanzania were super (5+ stars) Kenya Shem, Joxhu, Joseph & Agustin super and thanks. For Kilimanjaro, Deus and Goodlucky were fantastic. However Claudios needs to update the schedule (Lake Nakuru day 7 was canceled) and make available lunches (they were missing on 3 days to and from Nairobi) and make clear when travel will be alone. Finally the Nairobi service agent pushes additional add on Nairobi packages. These are of poor value and should be avoided. These additional package coverage was misleading and I should have avoided completely. This was a Nairobi issue only. Everyone else was above board and super to work with. in summary, the climbs are great and highly recommended. Note the published schedule is not exact and deal with the Nairobi service agent with caution. (Don't take the additional offerings.) Overall it was a very good experience where I met with many great people. Thanks to all.

Matthew

Super fun!