Day 1: Nairobi - Naro Moru
After breakfast, depart Nairobi for Naro Moru town where you will spend
the night at the Youth Hostel after sorting out and organising any gear
you may require to hike up the mountain, which also serves as an
acclimatisation process as Naro Moru is 2,000m above sea level.
Day 2: Naro Moru - Met Station
Drive to the Naro Moru Park Gate and hike a distance of 9 km in an
average hiking time of 4 hours. Rest of the day at leisure continuing
with the gradual process of acclimatisation. Dinner and overnight at the
hut, which is 3,000m above sea level.
Day 3: Met Station - Mackinders
After breakfast, hike up the Teleki valley to Mackinder’s camp where
there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. The walking time will be
five hours approximately. Meals and overnight at the hut, the altitude
here is 4,200m.
Day 4: Mackinders - Point Lenana - Mackinders
You will wake up to a pre-down attempt of Point Lenana. An early start
ensures a successful summit bid and weather permitting, for a clear view
of the majestic summit scenery. Pt Lenana stands at 4,985m above sea
level. Descend to Mackinders camp for dinner and overnight at the hut ,
having conquered
Mt. Kenya.
