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Mount Kenya Up Naromoru Down Naromoru 5 Days
Mount Kenya Climb Naro Moru route Naro moru (5 Days) ATM 604
Mount Kenya Climb Naro Moru route Naro moru 5 Days reserve this Naro Moru route is the quickest way to the base of the mountain and Pt. Lenana.
Mount Kenya - Batian Peak
It is also one of the steepest routes and extra care should be taken here to avoid problems with AMS.

Walking up towards Mackinders Camp through the Teleki Valley offers superb views of the peaks of Batian and Nelion.

A steep section known as the "vertical bog" is crossed around midwau to Mackinders Hut and a stopover here is almost compulsory.

The accomodations are good with bunkhouses at Met Station and Mackinder's Camp.

CLIMBING MT. KENYA Naromoru Toute Route
Mt Kenya Climb - 5 days / 4 nights
Park:Mt Kenya National Park
Grade: B- moderate. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.
ApproximateTrekking Distance: 67 KMS
Starts : Nairobi
Ends : Nairobi
Departure Day: Any Day
Accomodation : Standard Lodge and Tent While trekking
participants Minimum: 2 participants
Activities: Hiking and trekking,Plants naming,bird watch , wildlife encounter ,photography

Day 1: Naro Moru

Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South towards the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya.
Cross the Equator and arrive at Nanyuki Simbas / Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and Enjoy magnificent scenery of Mt Kenya region.A COMPLIMENTARY walking tour to the EQUATOR.

Ovenight at Simbas Lodge

Day 2: Met.Camp Site

Early morning photo taking Mt kenya when its clear then after breakfast, Drive to the gate then walk to the Meteorological Station.
This is a very good day for acclimatization, for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10,000 ft 9 kms 3-4 hours walk

Day 3: Mackinder's Camp Site

Hike up through the Teleki valley to Mackinders Camp where there is a spectacular view of the main peaks.
Walking time approximately 4-6 hours.

Overnight Mackinders Camp. (14,000 ft.) 9kms 4-5 hours walk

Day 4: Mackinder's Camp Site

A pre- dawn attempt of point Lenana is made to ensure a successful summit bid and to try to reach the summit in time for a clear view of the majestic scenery.
After climbing Pt. Lenana we return back to Mackinders camp for breakfast and then proceed down to Met Station Lodge for overnigh.9 kms 3 to 4 hours walk

Day 5: Nairobi

After breakfast at Met station walk down to Park Gate to catch your transport back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon
 
 
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