This is a scenic route and most commonly used option of ascending to Point Lenana. It is an uphill task literally as the ascent is gradual and your inner resolve is often put into trial. At this point your potential to deal with personal issues, unlocking your innate person is what you are leveled upto.
Naromoru - Naromoru Route is considered a good beginners introduction to Mountaineering in Kenya. Disclaimer: There is no easy route parsee because we each have our own mountains, but this one is to go for. Each of our mountains presents what one is going through in their different seasons of life.
We will have exposed you to several pre-mountain climbs to sensitize and adjust your body to the new challenge awaiting.
Some of the beginners trails would include but not limited to the following:
DESTINATION |
CHARGES |
TENTATIVE DATES OF TRAVEL |
Ol Donyo Sabuk - Thika Garissa |
KSHS 2,950 |
12th | 26th February 2023 |
William Hill - Kikuyu Escarpment |
KSHS 2,650 |
11th | 25th March 2023 |
Aberdare N.P Water Fall Chase Hike |
KSHS 3,950 |
2nd | 22nd April 2023 |
Table Mountain & Geysers - Gilgil |
KSHS 4,500 |
30th April | 7th May 2023 |
Mt Longonot - Naivasha |
KSHS 3,900 |
14th May 2023 |
TOTAL PACKAGE FOR THE HIKES |
KSHS 17,500 |
A package for these beginners pre-climb hikes is Kshs 17,500 per person and payable in installments.
Inclusions for the pre-climb hikes:
Return transfers by road | Park entry fees | Armed & Community Guide fee | Water | Energy Bar | 2 Fruits | Pre-departure information |
What to wear and pack:
Packed Lunch & Snacks | Identification Card | Comfortable running shoes or hiking boot | Hiking/gym pants (avoid jeans)| Polyester T-shirt (like the football jerseys) | carry an extra one to change after the hike | Head-torch | A change of clothes after the hike and for your travel back to Nairobi | Sandals or lighter shoes | Sunglasses | Hat/cap | Camera| Binoculars | Drinking water (3litres) | Sunscreen lotion | Energy Bars | Poncho or a light Rain Jacket | Safety head lamp | match box | whistle |
*Avoid unnecessary Items*
4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS MOUNTAIN HIKE TO POINT LENANA PEAK (4985AMS) THROUGH NAROMORU GATE / ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ROUTE: Montane forest through hargenia, game and wildlife including buffalo, elephant, leopard, mountain hyrax, different bird species, Moorland and bogs, tarns and lakes, Alpine scree desert, springs of fresh water, snowy peaks, mountain bandas, campsites and offcourse fellow hikers from all races.
Day 1: Nairobi - Naromoru - Met Station
Transfer from Nairobi to Naromoru Park gate (Alt 2650m). Proceed on with picnic lunch at the gate. Start an acclimatization hike to met station 3 - 4 hrs 9kms (Alt 3080) to arrive late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Met Station camp