2 Days Climbing Mt Kenya Naro Moru Route Point Lenana

This 2-day Naro Moru route climb is a fast-paced, direct route to Mount Kenya’s Point Lenana (4,985m), designed for fit hikers.

Day 1 focuses on ascending the vertical bog to Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m), while Day 2 involves a 0200 Hours start for a sunrise summit, followed by a long descent, for a total of 10–12 hours of hiking.

2-Day Mt Kenya Naro Moru Route Climb Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m)

0700 Hours – 1000 Hours: Pickup in Nairobi and drive to Naro Moru Park Gate
1000 Hours – 1100 Hours: Park check-in and transfer to Met Station (3,050m)
1100 Hours – 1600 Hours: Begin hiking from Met Station through bamboo and rosewood forests, then enter the Alpine moorland, passing the Vertical Bog (which can be muddy/boggy)
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Lunch break during the hike
1600 Hours – 1730Hours: Arrive at Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m) in the Teleki Valley
1800 Hours onwards: Dinner and overnight at Mackinder’s Camp

Day 2: Summit Push (4,985m) and Descent 

0200 Hours – 0230 Hours: Wake up, light breakfast, and start the final ascent to Point Lenana
0230 Hours – 0630 Hours: Steep climb via Austrian Hut (4,790m) to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) for sunrise
0630 Hours – 0730 Hours: Enjoy summit views (Kilimanjaro can be visible on clear days)
0730 Hours – 0930 Hours: Descend back to Mackinder’s Camp for breakfast
0930 Hours – 1330 Hours: Descend back through the vertical bog to the Met Station
1330 Hours – 1500 Hours: Lunch at Met Station and continue to Naro Moru Gate
1500  Hours – 1600 Hours: Transfer back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening

2-Day Mt Kenya Naro Moru Route Climb Highlights 

✓ Teleki Valley (Day 1-2): A stunning, expansive scenic valley leading to the high-altitude camp.
✓ Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m): A popular, well-accommodated camp where hikers spend the night
✓ Wildlife Viewing: High chances of spotting wildlife near the Naro Moru park gate and in the initial forest section
✓ Diverse Ecosystems: Rapid ascent passing through montane forest, bamboo zones, and into high alpine moorland
✓ Fastest Ascent: It is recognized as the quickest, most direct route to the summit, making it ideal for those with limited time
✓ The Vertical Bog (Day 1): A notorious, challenging section of thick mud and tussock grass that tests endurance, usually tackled in the morning to avoid rain
✓ Point Lenana Summit (Day 2): A pre-dawn start to reach the summit by sunrise for dramatic views of the Batian and Nelion peaks, as well as panoramic views across the Kenyan plains

2 Days Climbing Mt Kenya Naro Moru Route Point Lenana: This trip offers a great opportunity to visitors with limited time to reach the third-highest peak of Mount Kenya (Point Lenana, 4985 meters).

Lenana, often referred to as Point Lenana, is a side peak of Mount Kenya. It is the third-highest summit (after Batian – 5199 meters and Nelion – 5188 meters) in the mountain.

Lenana is probably the most climbed peak in Kenya, and from the summit, you have excellent views of the impressive rock towers of Batian and Nelion, as well as glacial lakes and the rolling landscape of Mt Kenya National Park.

The approach itself is well worth the effort of making the trip.

You start from the agricultural lowlands, go through dense semi-tropical rain forests, arrive at rugged grasslands and high-altitude meadows, and finally, you’re in rocky surroundings with glaciers and snow.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to the Met Station on Mount Kenya (Naro Moru Route)
Day 2: Naro Moru Mackinder’s Camp – Hike to Point Lenana – Drive to Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to the Met Station on Mount Kenya (Naro Moru Route)

0700 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, we transfer by road to the Naro Moru Park Gate.

1000 Hours: Upon arrival at the gate, we check into the park and proceed by vehicle to the Met station, located about 10 km away (205 km from Nairobi).

1100 Hours: Our hike starts at the Met Station at 3050 meters, as we head uphill along the track and pass the radio mast. The track turns into a path, and after a while, you’ll reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland.

This area is called the Vertical Bog; conditions range depending on when it last rained. Wade through until the going gets easier, then reach a fork overlooking the Teleki valley.

Packed lunch is provided en route.

1600 Hours: After lunch, we continue hiking until you eventually get to Mackinder’s Camp at 4200 meters. The hike from Met Station up to the Teleki valley to Mackinder’s Camp, where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks, takes approximately 4-6 hours.

Meals and overnight will be served at Mackinder’s Camp

Accommodation Options:
Budget Accommodation: Naro Moru Mackinder’s Camp

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Naro Moru Mackinder’s Camp – Hike to Point Lenana – Drive to Nairobi

0230 hours: Begin our 5 km hike to the summit of Point Lenana by sunrise, or just after.

0700 Hours: With the help of our guides, hike to the third highest peak (Point Lenana -4985 meters. The walk takes about 4 to 5 Hours.

After Point Lenana, we descend down to Mackinder’s camp for breakfast and then descend down to Met station covering 14 km (5 to 6 Hours)

1300 Hours: We meet our driver and drive to the Naro Moru lodge for lunch. Later transfer back to Nairobi.

1800 Hours: Arrive in Nairobi and transfer you to your hotel/ Residence

Meal Plan {Breakfast and Lunch}

2 Days Climbing Mt Kenya Naro Moru Route Point Lenana Rates Includes

✓ All meals included while on the hike
✓ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with open top
✓ Accommodation at the Naro Moru Mackinder’s Camp
✓ The porters and guides are trained in cookery and service
✓ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Mount Kenya and back to Nairobi
✓ Our professional local guides provide quality service on this mountain trek

Notes

* This tour departs daily and private departures are also available
* Only those physically fit and properly acclimatized to high altitudes should attempt this trip.
* Anyone contemplating one of our expeditions should take regular exercise. You should start a training program at least 1, if not 2, months before your safari. “Running, swimming, cycling, and stair-climbing are all good ways of toning up muscles.”

Climbing Mt Kenya Naro Moru Route Point Lenana Do Not Include

* International Airfare
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining a passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional Mountain guide
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such as traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

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