Overview
Kenya’s Most Popular Climb Starts Here
The Naro Moru route Mount Kenya is the most popular, steepest, and fastest ascent on the mountain. Climbers who choose the Naro Moru route Mount Kenya are drawn by its directness, its raw energy, and the sheer thrill of gaining altitude fast. The Naro-Moru – Sirimon route 4 day package offered by Let’s Go Mount Kenya combines two iconic western approaches into one seamless, unforgettable adventure. When you book 4 days Naro Moru route to Sirimon route, you get the best of both worlds, a powerful ascent and a scenic, rewarding descent through Mackinder’s Valley.
What Makes the Naro Moru Route Mount Kenya a Top Choice for Climbers
The Naro Moru route Mount Kenya ascends from the west, cutting directly through montane forest, bamboo zones, and sweeping moorland. No other route on the mountain matches the pace and intensity of the Naro Moru route Mount Kenya. The Naro-Moru – Sirimon route 4 day trek challenges you through the legendary vertical bog, a stretch of marshy, high-altitude terrain that separates casual walkers from true mountain adventurers. The 4 days Naro Moru route to Sirimon route is deliberately designed for climbers who want a full mountain experience without spending weeks on the trail.
This is most popular of all the routes that lead up to the Mountain. It is the steepest and the fastest way up Mt Kenya and ascends the mountain from the west. The route is not particularly scenic but has some of the best tourist accommodations. Most climbers begin at the park gate, although it is possible to drive a vehicle as far as the Met station (3050 metres). Among the challenges in this route include the vertical bog and the extremely steep trail on looses gravel while going up.Itinerary:
Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi -Met station ( 3,050 m )3 -4 hrs, 10km, 400m ascent
- Day 2: Met Station – Mackinders camp (4,300m).5-6 hrs, 11km, 1,200m ascent.
- Day 3: Mackinders – Pt Lenana (4,985m) – Old Moses camp. 11 hrs, 685m ascent, 1,685 descent.
- Day 4: Old Moses (3,300m) – Nairobi. 2 hrs.