Mt Kenya Naro Moru Direttissima — 3 Days

Mountain & Summit Trekking · 3 days / 2 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Mt Kenya Naro Moru Direttissima — 3 Days

The shortest route to Point Lenana — steep, fast, and budget-friendly.

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Overview

Naro Moru is the fastest and cheapest way to summit Point Lenana. The ascent through the notorious 'Vertical Bog' and onto Mackinder's Camp takes a single long day. Excellent for acclimatised trekkers tight on time, though the steep descent is hard on knees.

Not recommended as a first high-altitude trek — consider the Sirimon route instead.

Route: Nairobi → Naro Moru Gate (2,400 m) → Met Station (3,050 m) → Mackinder's (4,200 m) → Point Lenana (4,985 m) → Naro Moru Gate → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Met Station

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Mount Kenya National Park

    0730 pickup and drive to Naro Moru Gate. Hike through bamboo to Met Station (3,050 m).

    📍 Mount Kenya National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs 🍽 L, D 🏨 Mountain Rock Lodge
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Photography stop
    • Guided nature walk
  2. Day 2

    Met → Mackinder's → Point Lenana → Met

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Mount Kenya National Park

    Up through the Vertical Bog to Mackinder's Camp (4,200 m). Rest, then a pre-dawn summit push to Point Lenana. Descend all the way to Met Station.

    📍 Mount Kenya National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 80 km ⏱ ~1 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Bantu Mountain Lodge
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Bush breakfast
    • Boat cruise
  3. Day 3

    Met → Naro Moru → Nairobi

    Highlight: Visit local market in Mount Kenya National Park

    Morning descent to the gate, lunch, transfer to Nairobi.

    📍 Mount Kenya National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs 🍽 B, L 🏨 Bantu Mountain Lodge
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Visit local market
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$493 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$783 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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On this safari

What's onboard

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Your route
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Live forecast · Mount Kenya National Park
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Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Mount Kenya National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

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Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★☆☆ 7.9/10
Mountain Rock Lodge
Safari Lodge · Mount Kenya National Park
From $145 / night · +$65 upgrade
RestaurantBush BreakfastWalking SafarisGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones
132 verified reviews
★★★☆☆ 8.0/10
Bantu Mountain Lodge
Mid-range · Mount Kenya National Park
From $155 / night
RestaurantBar / LoungeGame DrivesBush BreakfastCultural Visits
98 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.1/10
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Amboseli National Park
From $295 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantSpa & WellnessBush BreakfastCultural Visits
356 verified reviews
Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Emirates
EK721
DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop
10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565
AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop
10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

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In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • Round-trip transfers Nairobi ↔ Naro Moru Gate
  • Guide, cook and porters
  • All park and hut fees
  • Full-board on mountain
  • Shared foam mattresses and dining tent

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  • Personal mountain gear
  • Insurance
  • Tips
  • Bottled drinks
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