4 Days Mount Kenya Climb Naro-Moru Sirimon Route 2026
3 nights Tour from Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park and back to Nairobi.
Distance: 40 km | Difficulty: Demanding | Start/Finish: Nairobi.
4-day trek on Mt. Kenya via the Sirimon route, often combined with a Naro Moru descent, offers a scenic and physically challenging hike to Point Lenana (4,985m).
4 Days Naro-Moru Sirimon Route
The itinerary typically includes hiking through forest and moorland to Old Moses Camp, advancing to Shipton’s Camp for the night, a sunrise summit attempt.
On Day 3, and descending via the steep Naro Moru route on Day 4.
Naro Moru Route Summary
The most popular route in Mount Kenya National Park although not the most scenic which approaches from the west. NaroMoru route is also the fastest route to the trekking peak at Point Lenana.
Take this classic route up Mount Kenya through the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
Though the summit can be reached in 4 days hiking as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base, probably at Naro Moru River Lodge.
This can be arranged for at an extra fee.
This is one of the most popular hiking trails located near Naro Moru Town on the slopes of Mount Kenya.
The route offers trekkers with the chance to see wildlife.
Trekking the trail is graded as moderately difficult.
4 Days Naro-Moru Sirimon Route
Climbing on this trail primarily offers opportunity for hiking past vertical bog (muddy bog) and backpacking.
On this route, there is a recently constructed paved road all the way to the Met Station Camp.
From the camp, you hike up to the summit at Lenana Peak or just Point Lenana at 4985m – the highest hiking peak without climbing experience.
An early morning start scrambling through rocky scree getting to the summit in time to catch sunrise over the African skies.
4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Naro Moru Route.
Hiking approaches from the west of the mountain and descending the same trail.
Overnight stops are provided at Met Station Campsite at 3300m and Mackinder Campsite at 4200m.
The views from the immense open sections of this trail are amazing.
The vertical bog views are amazing also the Alpine zone.
Unique plants and rocky outcrops on the mountain are epic. Witness spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks, scenic valleys and savannah.
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb Naro-Moru – Sirimon Route
4 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Naro Moru – Sirimon Route Distance: 40 km | Difficulty: Demanding | Start/Finish: Nairobi.
Naro Moru Route Summary
The most popular route in Mount Kenya National Park although not the most scenic which approaches from the west.
Naro Moru route is also the fastest route to the trekking peak at Point Lenana.
Take this classic route up Mount Kenya through the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.
4 Days Naro-Moru Sirimon
Though the summit can be reached in 4 days hiking as per the below itinerary, we strongly recommend an overnight acclimatization at the base, probably at Naro Moru River Lodge.
This can be arranged for at an extra fee. This is one of the most popular hiking trails located near Naro Moru Town on the slopes of Mount Kenya.
The route offers trekkers with the chance to see wildlife.
Trekking the trail is graded as moderately difficult. Climbing on this trail primarily offers opportunity for hiking past vertical bog (muddy bog) and backpacking.
Naro Moru – Sirimon Route – Climbing Mount Kenya
On this route, there is a recently constructed paved road all the way to the Met Station Camp.
From the camp, you hike up to the summit at Lenana Peak or just Point Lenana at 4985m – the highest hiking peak without climbing experience.
An early morning start scrambling through rocky scree getting to the summit in time to catch sunrise over the African skies.
Hiking approaches from the west of the mountain and descending the same trail.
Overnight stops are provided at Met Station Campsite at 3300m and Mackinder Campsite at 4200m.
The views from the immense open sections of this trail are amazing. The vertical bog views are amazing also the Alpine zone.
Unique plants and rocky outcrops on the mountain are epic. Witness spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks, scenic valleys and savannah.
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb Naro-Moru Sirimon Route
4-Day hiking itinerary:
Day 1: Nairobi/Meteorological Station 3-4 hrs, 10km, 400m ascent
An early morning departure from Nairobi at 8am. Transfer to Mount Kenya National Park at Naro Moru Gate for registration and where the hike starts, 2600m.
From the gate, keep to the park track, which follows the crest of a board ridge between the Northern and Southern Naro Moru valleys.
The going is easy and it’s a pleasant walking through the forest.
About two thirds of the way up after the bridge there are good views to the left north down into the Northern Naro Moru valley.
The trek ends at Met station 3,000m where dinner and overnight rest will be, L, D.
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb Naro-Moru – Sirimon Route
Day 2: Met Station/Mackinders Camp 5-6 hrs, 10km, 1200m ascent
Take an early morning breakfast. Head uphill on the track to pass the radio must on your right after about half an hour.
The trek runs into a path and after another 30 minutes, you will reach the end of the forest belt and enter the moorland.
This is the vertical bog conditions range from damp to glutinous depending on when it last rained. Continue through until the going improves and you reach a fork overlooking Teleki Valley to reach Mackinders Camp, 4,200m.
Dinner and overnight at Mackinders Camp, B, L, D.
Day 3: Mackinders Camp/Point Lenana/Met Station, 8-10 hrs, 11km, 785m ascent
The normal approach is to start an early morning at 2 am in order to reach point Lenana taking about 4 hr walk by sunrise at 6:30am.
After sunrise, descend down to Mackinders Camp for breakfast, 2hrs and walk further 4hrs, way back to Met Station for dinner and overnight, B, L, D.
4 Days Naro-Moru Sirimon
Day 4: Met Station/Naro Moru/Nairobi 3hrs, 9km, 400m
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Mount Kenya National Park’s Naro Moru Gate at 2,600m.
Here, you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi arriving at approximately 3pm, B, L.
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb Naro-Moru Sirimon Route
Included:
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
• Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Service of an English-speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook
• Start and finish Nairobi
• Treated water on the trek.
• On completion, successful climb Certificate
Excluded:
• Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
4 Days Mt Kenya Climb Naro-Moru Sirimon Route
Overview
- The Trek: Drive from Nairobi to the Sirimon Gate (roughly 4 hours). Hike for 3 hours (9km) through lush montane forest and heather zones to reach the camp at 3,300m.
- Elevation Gain: 680m.
- The Trek: Ascend through the Ontulili River valley and moorlands to Mackinder’s Valley. The 14km hike takes about 5–6 hours and offers great acclimatization up to Shipton’s Camp (4,200m).
- Elevation Gain: 900m.
- The Trek: Begin the summit push at 2:00 AM or 3:00 AM, trekking 3 hours across scree and rock to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) in time to watch the sunrise. Afterward, descend the steep, scenic Naro Moru route past Mackinder’s Camp to spend the night at the Met Station (3,000m).
- Elevation Gain: 785m ascent | Descent: 1,985m.
- The Trek: Enjoy a 3-hour (9km) descent through the dense equatorial rainforest to the Naro Moru Park Gate. Meet your transport and head back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
- Elevation Loss: 400m.
- Gear Requirements: Proper layering is essential. You will need thermal base layers, a fleece jacket, a waterproof/windproof outer shell, and good-quality hiking boots. Sub-zero temperatures are standard during the summit attempt.
- Booking Details: Because this is a national park, you will want to arrange a local outfitter (such as Mount Kenya Trekking or Sunley Safaris) to handle your park fees, guides, porters, and meal provisions.
- Estimating a realistic budget and local operator rates
- Packing list recommendations for high-altitude environments
- Alternative routes depending on your experience level