Naromoru Track

Tour Preview

This trek offers some of the best views of the main peaks with a gradual ascent which can be done leisurely; we traverse the mountain by ascending the Sirimon track, join the best of Timau, then join the best of Chogoria and Descend the Naromoru track.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi- Judmaiers Camp (3,300m)

Pickup from Nairobi Aiport or Hotel and be driven to Mt.Kenya region to arrive at Nanyuki at 1100hrs where you meet the guides and porters to assist you in sorting trekking equipments. Then be driven to the Sirimon gate. An easy 3 hrs walk through equatorial forest to Judmaier’s Camp (3,300m) for overnight in the high altitude mountain tents.

Day 2: Judmaier Camp – Sirimon valley (3,940m)

After breakfast trek up the moorland and break away from Sirimon track at altitude of 3,940m, contouring into the Sirimon Valley. This is a seldom visited area with a tremendous amount of wildlife. Overnight in Sirimon Valley, altitude 3,940m.

Day 3: Sirimon valley – Hall Tarns (4,300m)

An early start out of the Sirimon Valley and into the head of the Hinde Valley. We then cross the Nithi and Gorges Valleys. This is undoubtedly one of the most scenic areas of the mountain with its 1,000 – vertical cliffs, its virgin valleys and cascading water-fall, is one of the most spectacular trekked areas in Kenya. Night camped at Hall Tarns (4,300m).

Day 4: Excursion Day

Descend to Lake Michaelson, in the depth of the Gorges Valley. See the incredible cave formation known as the Temple. Walk down the valley to Vivienne falls (named after the famous author of Speak to the Earth). Return to camp in the afternoon. Overnight at Hall Tarns (4,300m.).

Day 5: Hall Tarns – Pt. Lenana 4985m- Met. Station (3,080m)

Predawn ascent to the third highest peak Pt.Lenana (4,985m). Early start helps to be ontop for sunrise and good view of the paeks and environs, on a clear day you can see Mount Kilimanjaro –the highest mountain in Africa. It takes 04 hours of walking to the summit. Descend to Teleki Valley on the west side of the mountain to Mackinders Camp for breakfast and a rest. Afternoon proceed down to through the moorland to Met.Station for dinner and overnight. (3,080m).

Day 6: Met. Station- Nairobi

Depart Met.Station after breakfast and hike down through the forest to Naromoru park gate where you find the vehicles waiting to transfer you to the next destination. END.

Tour Cost

Group Size Per Person rate

01 person US$ 1,655

02 – 03 people US$ 1,520

04 – 05 people US$ 1,440

06 – 07 people US$ 1,360

09 and above US$ 1,170