6-Day Mt. Kenya Trek, Naro Moru Routes

Day 1: Nairobi – Nanyuki – Old Moses Camp Depart Nairobi at 8 a.m. for a scenic 4-hour journey to Nanyuki town, where we stop for a fresh lunch. Afterward, we head to the Sirimon Gate at 2,440m. This is where your 6-Day Mt Kenya Trek Naro Moru Route truly begins. Following the track uphill through the beautiful forest, you will hike for about 3-4 hours to reach Judmaier Camp (also known as Old Moses Camp) at 3,300m for dinner and your first night on the mountain.

• Distance: 9km
• Elevation gain: 860m

Day 2: Liki North Camp After a mountain breakfast, we begin our ascent through the rainforest and into the heather zone. As you climb to an altitude of 3,993m, you will notice the vegetation changing to giant groundsels and lobelias. This stage of the 6-Day Mt Kenya Trek Naro Moru Route is crucial for steady pacing. We spend the night at Liki North Camp, tucked away in a beautiful valley.

• Distance: 10km
• Elevation: 3,900m

Day 3: Shipton’s Camp (The Heart of the Mountain) We continue along the trail, heading deeper into the alpine zone to Shipton’s Camp. This camp sits directly below the towering volcanic peaks of Batian and Nelion. On this 6-Day Mt Kenya Trek Naro Moru Route, Day 3 is dedicated to rest and acclimatization. This “climb high, sleep low” philosophy is what gets our clients to the summit safely.

Elevation: 4,200m

Distance: 5km

Day 4: Mackinder’s Camp (The Great Traverse) Leaving Shipton’s Camp, we pass Kami Hut below the impressive Batian north face. We ascend through a series of switchbacks to Hausberg (4,590m) before descending into the upper Hausberg Valley. Here, we rest by the stunning Oblong and Hausberg tarns. This is often the most beautiful day of the 6-Day Mt Kenya Trek Naro Moru Route. We continue to Arthur’s Seat ridge before descending to Mackinder’s Camp for the night.

• Distance: 7km
• Elevation: 4,200m

Day 5: Point Lenana Summit and Met Station The big day! We start at 2 a.m. under headlamps to reach Point Lenana (4,985m) by sunrise. Watching the sun come up over the Kenyan plains is the ultimate reward of the 6-Day Mt Kenya Trek Naro Moru Route. After taking summit photos, we descend to Mackinder’s Camp for a heavy breakfast, then continue down through the vertical bog to Met Station for dinner and overnight.

• Point Lenana – Mackinders: 7km
• Mackinders – Met Station: 23km

Day 6: Descent and Departure to Nairobi After breakfast, enjoy a final 3-hour walk as you descend 9km through the lush bamboo forest to the Naromoru Park Gate. This concludes your successful 6-Day Mt Kenya Trek Naro Moru Route. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.

What’s included:

• Private transfer to and from the base of Mt Kenya.
• Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek.
• Professional mountain guides, porters, and skilled cooks.
• All Kenya Wildlife Service park entrance fees and government taxes.
• Accommodation in high-altitude mountain huts/camps.

“The mountains are calling, and I must go.” — John Muir