This is the most popular route but not the most scenic. It is also the fastest and shortest route to summit point Lenana
Though the summit can be reached in 4 days as per the below itinerary, we recommend an overnight at the base at an extra cost
Transfer from Nairobi to Mount Kenya via the Naro Moru route trek to the park entrance gate for registration. Begin your Mount Kenya hiking tour at 2,600m, following the ridge between the Northern and Southern Naro Moru valleys. Trek through the famous vertical bog Mount Kenya section with scenic views before arriving at Met Station (3,050m) for dinner and overnight.
Continue your Mount Kenya trekking itinerary uphill, passing the forest belt into moorland. Hike through the Naro Moru route vertical bog and enjoy views over Teleki Valley Mount Kenya. Arrive at Mackinders Camp (4,200m), a key stop on the Point Lenana trek, for dinner and overnight.
Begin your early Point Lenana summit climb at 2 AM, aiming for a Mount Kenya sunrise trek. Reach the summit of Point Lenana (4,985m) for breathtaking views. Descend back via Mackinders Camp and continue to Met Station, completing a rewarding day on your Mount Kenya 4 day trek.
Descend through the rainforest on your Mount Kenya descent route to Naro Moru gate. Complete your Mount Kenya trekking tour with transfer back to Nairobi.