Mount kenya Naromoru-Sirimon Route(5days)

Overnight: Nairobi hotel
Meals: Dinner

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet our representative.

Transfer to your Nairobi hotel.

The rest of the day is reserved for rest after your international flight.

In the evening, your guide will conduct a briefing covering:

• Mount Kenya route and daily schedule
• Altitude and acclimatization
• Weather conditions
• Personal equipment
• Hydration and nutrition
• Safety procedures
• Summit-day preparations

Your mountain equipment can also be checked before departure.

Overnight: Nairobi hotel.

Altitude: 2,650 m → 3,050 m
Distance: Approximately 8–10 km
Walking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Met Station Camp

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive towards Naro Moru.

Continue to Naro Moru Gate, where you complete park registration and meet the mountain crew.

Begin trekking through the lower montane forest.

The trail gradually passes through bamboo and giant heather before reaching the higher moorland.

This is a relatively short first trekking day, allowing you to start adapting to the altitude without excessive exertion.

Continue to Met Station at approximately 3,050 m.

Arrive in the afternoon, settle into camp and enjoy a hot meal.

Your guide will monitor the group and ensure everyone is well hydrated.

Overnight: Met Station Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Met Station is the standard first overnight point on the Naro Moru route.

Altitude: 3,050 m → approximately 4,200 m
Distance: Approximately 10–12 km
Walking time: 5–7 hours
Overnight: Mackinder's Camp

After breakfast, start the climb towards the high-altitude zone.

The trail becomes steeper as you ascend through the moorland.

One of the notable sections today is the Vertical Bog, which can be wet and muddy depending on weather conditions.

Continue through the upper moorland and into Teleki Valley.

The spectacular peaks of Batian, Nelion and Point Lenana become increasingly visible.

Continue to Mackinder's Camp at approximately 4,200 m.

Arrive in the afternoon, have lunch and settle into camp.

The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to rest and hydration.

Because tomorrow is your acclimatization day, there is no need to rush.

Overnight: Mackinder's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: Approximately 4,200 m
Acclimatization hike: 3–5 hours
Overnight: Mackinder's Camp

Today is dedicated entirely to acclimatization.

After breakfast, take a slow acclimatization hike higher into the alpine zone, depending on weather and trail conditions.

The guide may take the group towards Hut Tarn, Tyndall Glacier or another suitable higher point, before returning to Mackinder's Camp.

The objective is:

Climb higher during the day → return to Mackinder's → sleep at approximately 4,200 m.

Return to camp for lunch.

The afternoon is spent resting, hydrating and preparing for the summit.

Your guide will assess everyone's condition and discuss the summit-day strategy.

Have an early dinner and go to bed early.

Overnight: Mackinder's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Summit Day – Long Day

Wake-up: Approximately 2:00 AM
Summit: Point Lenana – 4,985 m
Walking: Approximately 15–18+ km, depending on exact trail and conditions
Walking time: Approximately 9–12 hours
Overnight: Old Moses Camp

This is the most demanding day of the trek.

Wake around 2:00 AM and have a light breakfast.

Begin the climb in darkness using headlamps.

The trail rises towards Point Lenana, with the final section involving rocky and scree terrain.

Walk slowly and steadily under the guidance of your mountain guide.

Point Lenana – 4,985 m

Aim to reach the summit around sunrise.

At the summit, take time to enjoy the sunrise and views of Batian and Nelion and the surrounding landscape.

After photographs and a short rest, begin the descent.

Summit → Mackinder's Camp

Descend back towards Shipton's Camp.

Have a proper breakfast and take a short rest.

Shipton's camp → Old Moses

After the break, continue the descent across the high-altitude moorland towards the Sirimon side.

The route eventually joins the Sirimon corridor and continues down towards Old Moses Camp, approximately 3,300 m.

This is a long day, but the advantage is that you do not spend the night at Shipton's Camp.

Arrive at Old Moses in the afternoon/evening, depending on the group's pace.

Have dinner and get a well-deserved rest.

Overnight: Old Moses Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: ~3,300 m → ~1,700 m
Distance: Approximately 9 km
Walking time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Nairobi hotel

After breakfast, begin your final descent through the mountain forest towards Sirimon Gate.

This is a much easier day after the long summit day.

Once you reach Sirimon Gate, meet your vehicle and drive to Nairobi

Have lunch and check into your hotel.

The afternoon is completely free for recovery.

Enjoy a hot shower, comfortable bed and relaxed evening after completing Mount Kenya.

Overnight: Nairobi hotel/lodge
Meals: Breakfast

Driving: Approximately 30minutes
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, drive from your hotel back to Airport

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to:

• Nairobi hotel
• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

For international flights, sufficient time should be allowed for the journey and airport check-in.

End of the Mount Kenya adventure.