Kenya · 4 days · Budget
4 Days Mount Kenya Climb - Naro Moru Route
The most direct route to Point Lenana (4,985 m), Mount Kenya's trekking summit. A demanding four-day round trip from Nairobi through forest, the famous "vertical bog" and the Teleki Valley.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Budget
- Format
- Guided climb
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
The most direct route to Point Lenana (4,985 m), Mount Kenya's trekking summit. A demanding four-day round trip from Nairobi through forest, the famous "vertical bog" and the Teleki Valley.
This 4-day budget itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Mountain hut/camp.
- Ideal for
- Fit trekkers · Short climbing windows · Kilimanjaro preparation
- Safari style
- Budget · Climbing & Trekking
Destination guides: Mount Kenya
Route
Nairobi
Start
Naro Moru Gate
Stop 1
Met Station
Stop 2
Mackinder's Camp
Stop 3
Point Lenana
Stop 4
Nairobi
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Sunrise at Point Lenana, 4,985 m
- 02
Forest, moorland and alpine zones in four days
- 03
The Teleki Valley below Batian and Nelion
- 04
Guide, porters and cook included
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
4 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 3–4 hours walking · 10 km · 400 m ascent
Nairobi to Naro Moru Gate and Met Station
Transfer from Nairobi to the Naro Moru park gate (2,600 m) to register and start walking. The track follows a broad ridge through montane forest — an easy, pleasant first day — to the Met Station (about 3,000 m) for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Met Station bandas
Day 2 · Approx. 5–6 hours walking · 10 km · 1,200 m ascent
Met Station to Mackinder's Camp
Climb out of the forest into open moorland and across the notorious vertical bog — firm or muddy depending on recent rain. The going improves as you reach the ridge above the Teleki Valley and continue to Mackinder's Camp (4,200 m) beneath the main peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Mackinder's Camp
Day 3 · Approx. 8–10 hours walking · 11 km · 785 m ascent
Summit Point Lenana and descend to Met Station
Start at about 2:00 am to reach Point Lenana (4,985 m) around sunrise, roughly four hours from camp. After time at the summit, descend to Mackinder's Camp for breakfast and continue down to the Met Station for dinner and the night. This is a long, demanding day.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Met Station bandas
Day 4 · Approx. 3 hours walking · 9 km
Met Station to Nairobi
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to the Naro Moru gate (2,600 m) and meet your transport back to Nairobi.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Budget camps and hotels.
Named properties are the budget stays we use on this route. Where the itinerary says “overnight at the camp/lodge”, your quotation confirms the exact stay.
- On the mountain1 night
Met Station bandas
- On the mountain1 night
Mackinder's Camp
- On the mountain1 night
Met Station bandas
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Budget
- Format
- Guided climb
- Accommodation
- Mountain hut/camp
- Best for
- Fit trekkers · Short climbing windows
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Transfers between Nairobi and the mountain
- Mountain accommodation in huts/camps as listed
- Full board on the mountain as listed day by day
- Mount Kenya National Park fees, including government taxes
- English-speaking mountain guide, porters and cook
- Treated drinking water on the trek
- Summit certificate on successful completion
Not included
- Accommodation before and after the trek
- Sleeping bags and personal climbing gear (hire can be arranged)
- Tips for your guide, porters and cook
- Drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature
- International flights, visas and travel insurance
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
Prices are per person, in US dollars, for the complete 4-day package — not per day.
| Option | Complete package |
|---|---|
| Per person | USD 600 |
Optional extras (not included)
- Extra acclimatisation night at the baseRecommended; quoted on request.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Naro Moru is the fastest route to Point Lenana but gives little time to acclimatise. An extra night at the base (for example in the Naro Moru area) is strongly recommended and can be added at extra cost.
- Altitude sickness can affect anyone. Your guide may turn back if conditions or your health make continuing unsafe.
- A good level of fitness, warm layers and waterproofs are essential; nights near the summit are below freezing.
How much does this safari cost?
USD 600 pp for the complete 4-day package (per person, complete package). Prices are per person in US dollars. The pricing section lists exactly what is included.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi.
Is this a private or shared climb?
Your climb is supported by a dedicated guide, porters and cook. Joining other climbers on the same dates can reduce costs — ask when you enquire.
What accommodation is used?
The accommodation pattern is: Mountain hut/camp. Each night is listed in the day-by-day itinerary.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
How fit do I need to be?
You should be comfortable walking for six to eight hours a day on rough ground for several days in a row. Altitude affects people regardless of fitness, so ask us about adding acclimatisation days.
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