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Climbing Mount Kenya - Naro Moru Route

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NAROMORU ROUTE
Duration: 4 Days
Distance: 96km
Level of difficulty: Demanding
Start/Finish: Nairobi

Summary
The most popular route although not the most scenic. It is also the fastest route to point Lenana. Take this classic route up Mount Kenya though the notoriously treacherous vertical bog and into the wide Teleki Valley beneath the Tryndall, The Lewis Glacier.

Day 1: Nairobi/Meteorological Station
3-4 hrs, 10km, 400m ascent
Transfer to Naromoru Park 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 Naromoru 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 Naromoru valley. The trek ends at Met station 3,000m where dinner and overnight rest will be, B, L, D

Day 2: Met Station/Mackinders Camp
5-6 hrs, 10km, 1200m ascent
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 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

Day 4: Met Station/Naromoru/Nairobi
3hrs, 9km, 400m
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest which is 9km to Naromoru Park Gate at 2,600m where you will connect with your transport back to Nairobi, B, L

PRICE: $360 per person

Included in the price:
• Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• Fullboard 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

Excluded:
• Laundry, sleeping bags, beverages/Drinks, accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
• International flights
• Visas to Kenya
• Items of personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Contact us for bookings or more details: tours@continentalsafaris.com

AMENITIES & SERVICES

Property Amenities
Restaurant	Business Center	Steam Room
Bar	Internet Connection	Wheelchair Accessible
Room Service	Conference Facilities	Animal Friendly
Laundry Service	Swimming Pool	Concierge Desk
Storage Areas	Gym	Travel Desk
Car Park	Sauna
Room Amenities
Private Shower	Microwave	Telephone
Private Bathtub	Air Conditioning	Fax
Private Jacuzzi	Electric Fan	Minibar
Private Toilet	TV	Coffee Maker
Private Kitchen	Video/DVD/Movies	Hair Dryer
Stove	Internet Connection	Trouser Press
Meal Options
Non-Veg (all)	Vegetarian	Organic
Non-Veg (fish/chicken)	Vegan	Ayurvedic
Diabetic	Low Salt	Low Fat/Cholesterol
Kosher	Hindu	Muslim

Nearby Attractions

Nairobi National Par, Masi Mara Game Reserve, Mount Kenya, Amboseli, Samburu, Nakuru etc

DAILY SCHEDULE

Day 1

Excursions within the city of Nairobi
Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi has a number of diverse attractions of interest to visitors. The following are some of the popular ones:

Nairobi National Park – 4 hours
This tour begins at 1400 hrs. This unique wildlife sanctuary is tucked just 10 kms away from the bustling city centre. Several animal species roam within this park including four members of the big five, exceptional being the elephant. Animals to be found here include; lions, leopards, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, and other species including beautiful bird life. The tour returns to the city centre at sundown. A private tour of the same can be arranged in the morning for groups.

Nairobi city tour – 3 hours
This tour covers ‘the city in the sun’. This includes the city centre, city market, parliament buildings, the railway station, old Nairobi PC’s office of the 1902 and the renowned National Museum with an array of spell binding displays of the early man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya. Visit to the adjacent snake park will also be included.

Optional Days

4 DAYS SIRIMON ROUTE
Duration: 4 days
Distance: 90 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/Finish: Nairobi

Summary
Much more scenic than Naromoru and it is on the dry side of the mountain which offers some of the finest walking.

Climb up through forest into a wide ridge approach to the summit area. The route starts on the northwest side of the mountain near Nanyuki. Access is adequate and the bunk house facilities are the best on this side of the mountain.

Day 1: Nairobi/Sirimon/Judmier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
3-4 hrs, 9km, 860m ascent
Leave Nairobi at 8 am to Nanyuki town for lunch, taking about 4 hours. Proceed to Sirimon Gate, 1 hr, 2440m. From the gate follow the track as it winds uphill though the forest which becomes heath land after about 3 hrs. About 3½ hours from the gate the track veers right to Judmier Camp, 3300m for dinner and overnight, L, D

Day 2: Judmier Camp/Shipton Camp
6-7hrs, 14km, 900m ascent
After breakfast, follow the track uphill, forking left at the junction. After one hour from Old Moses Camp, the track crosses Ontulili River. Go right contouring through the Moorland and crossing Liki North and continue uphill to Mackinders Valley from where there are panoramic views up the valley towards the main peaks. Dinner and overnight at Shipton Camp, 4200m, B,L,D

Day 3: Shipton Camp/Point Lenana/Judmaier Camp (Old Moses Camp)
9-10hrs, 21km
Leave at 3am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving point Lenana at 6:30am, taking about 3hrs. After the sunrise, descend down to Shipton Camp, 2hrs, for breakfast and further, 4hrs, down to Old Moses Camp for dinner and overnight, B,L,D

Day 4: Judamaier Camp/Sirimon/Nairobi
2-3hrs, 9km
After breakfast, walk down through the rainforest for 2 hours to connect with your transport vehicle back to Nairobi,B,L

PRICE: $360 per person

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS

Required Skill Level	Open to All
Required Equipment	Not Included
Our Certificatons	We have a 98% success rate

Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking	Mountaineering	Canyoneering
Backpacking	High Altitude	Caving
Camping	Traversing	Coasteering
Rock Climbing	Aid Climbing	Big Walling
Ice Climbing	Free Climbing	Ropes & Knots
Bouldering	Solo Climbing	Belaying
Indoor Climbing	Lead Climbing	Rappeling
Traditional Climbing	Top Roping
Avalanche Awareness	Outdoor Survival	First Aid
Environmental Awareness	Navigation	Search & Rescue

PRICING & CONDITIONS

Starting Price

$360.00 per Person/Package

Season Availability

July to December

Policies & Conditions

Reservations and Payments:
A deposit of 40% of the total tour price is required at the time of booking a tour. The remainder of the total quoted tour price is due 60 days before the departure date. If your reservation is made within 60 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid on confirmation. Accepted methods of payment include check, money order or wire transfer.

Cancellations and Refunds:
Cancellations received more than 60 days prior to departure will be subject to the loss of deposit. Cancellations received sixty days or less prior to departure will be subject to the following forfeit fees: 60 - 30 days, 40% of tour cost; 29-16 days, 60% of tour cost; less than 16 days, 100% of tour cost. No refunds are given for: lost travel time or substitution of facilities and/or accommodations; itineraries amended after departure; not appearing for any accommodation, tour, game viewing or other booked activities; and/or cutting short the booked itinerary for any reas

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HOLIDAY OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Nairobi Arusha Moshi Kamapala Entebbe
States	Central, Nairobi Area, Rift Valley
Countries	Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Duration	1 to 30 days
Group Size	2 to 100 people
Accommodation	5 Star Hotel
Meals	All Meals
Flights	Not Included
Visa Fees	Not Included
Airport Transfer	Not Included
Local Transport	Included
Insurance	Not Included
Season	July to December
Start Price	$360.00 per Person/Package

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