About This Route
The Naro Moru Route is the oldest and most direct path to Point Lenana. It is also the most challenging due to its steep gradient and the infamous 'Vertical Bog' — a gruelling section of waterlogged moorland at around 3,800m that is as testing mentally as it is physically. Starting from the western slopes near Naro Moru town, the route passes through the Meteorological Station (Met Station) at 3,050m before tackling the bog and emerging into the Teleki Valley, where dramatic views of Batian and Nelion's western faces dominate the skyline. Despite its difficulty, the Naro Moru Route is the shortest in duration and historically the first route used by early mountaineers, giving it a gritty heritage appeal.
All routes are within Mt Kenya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Naro Moru Gate (2,400m) → Met Station (3,050m) — 3–4 hrs through forest
Day 2: Met Station → Mackinder's Camp (4,200m) — 5–7 hrs through the Vertical Bog
Day 3: Summit night — Mackinder's → Point Lenana (4,985m) → descent to Met Station
Day 4: Met Station → Naro Moru Gate — exit
Route Highlights
- The legendary Vertical Bog section
- Teleki Valley — dramatic volcanic amphitheatre
- Close-up views of Batian & Nelion west face
- Fastest summit route on the mountain
- Rich mountaineering heritage since 1899
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