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Naru Moru route to the Teleki Valley and is the shortest way to the peaks. It is the most densely populated with hikers owing to the fact that is the shortest way up, and most obvious trail. A steep marshy section known as the Vertical bog, is reached one hour from Met Station, this section is terrible and is covered in two hours. After three to four hours from Met Station the path reaches the crest of the ridge overlooking Teleki Valley (4000m).The path contours along the right hand side of the Teleki Valley, keeping high and then gradually descending to pass Naro Moru stream to Mackinder’s Camp (4,200m). From Met Station to Mackinder’s camp is app 5-6 hours of hiking. The Austrian hut can be reached in a further 4 hours walk and another 45 min you see point Lenana (4985m).
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
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
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
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
• The following are the major and frequently used routes:-
The safest time to climb Mt. Kenya is during the dry seasons: January – February and Mid June to September. The main routes are likely to be more crowded at this time of the year. If you favor complete solitude over the sunny skies, try going slightly off the peak season.Can you climb Mount Kenya? Most visitors to Mt. Kenya usually make it to Point Lenana, a much easier satellite peak. The “real” Mount Kenya is a long and serious climb, involving many pitches of fifth class rock climbing
The highest peaks of the mountain are Batian 5,199 metres (17,057 ft), followed by Nelion 5,188 metres (17,021 ft) and finally Point Lenana 4,985 metres (16,355 ft).
Whist in Kenya one can have a lot of things to do and places to visit. From the national parks, the museums, animal orphanages, boat riding in the lakes, sun bathing in the coastal beaches. You can also climb Mt. Kenya and hiking in Longonot , Among others.
Tsavo is made up of two separate parks, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. Located in Coast Province of Kenya in between Nairobi City and Mombasa. Tsavo is nearly 22,000km2, being the largest national park in Kenya and one of the largest in the world.
The most popular animals in area the “Big Five” namely:- • Lion- regarded as the largest of Africa’s big cats • African Elephant, the world’s largest land mammal. • Buffalo – famed for its boiling temper, the buffalo is one of the most feared animals. • Rhinoceros. • Leopard.
It can be issued in as little as 2-3 business days (Monday – Friday) and is a cost-effective option. A Traditional Visa is valid for multiple entries into Kenya, good for 6 months from the date of issue for a stay up to 90 days, and extendable for up to an additional 90 days while in country.
Malaria risk is high throughout the year in the whole country, but low in Nairobi, the immediate surrounding areas, and the highlands (above 2500m) of Central, Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Western Provinces. Malaria precautions are essential.
The best wildlife viewing months in Kenya are during the Dry season from late June to October. The wildebeest usually reaches the Masai Mara in July and remains until October when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania.
Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya Loitoktok District. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Additionally, varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species.
You can visit the Nairobi safari walk, the animal orphanage, David Shedrick elephant orphanage, game drives in the, visit the Bomas of Kenya and Karen Blixen museums.
The park has a large and diverse wildlife population. Species found in the park include Cape buffaloes, baboons, eastern black rhinos, gazelles, zebras, Tanzanian cheetahs, Coke’s hartebeest, hippopotami, leopards, East African lions, elands, impala, Masai giraffes, ostriches, vultures and waterbucks.
Tempted by greener pastures, the wildebeest migrate northwards from the Serengeti and arrive at the Mara River around July/August. They then cross over into the Masai Mara plains. Typically the wildebeest remain in the Masai Mara until October. Afterwards, they head south and return to Tanzania.
The Mara Conservancy properties are secure and well-guarded – usually by the Masai who benefit from the conservancy. On walking safaris you will be accompanied by experienced and highly qualified guides, occasionally armed.
