Mt. Kenya Naromoru Day Dash
Mt. Kenya Naromoru Day Dash
Can you climb up to Point Lenana in a day?
If you are a super-fit advanced hiker looking to test your endurance on a speed climb up Mount Kenya, the Mount Kenya Naromoru Day Dash is the one for you. It’s been done before, and it’s certainly worth a try!
We depart Nairobi on Friday at 11 a.m, aiming to get to the Mount Kenya Naromoru gate (2,400m) by 3Â p.m. We shall then drive 9km into the park to get to Met Camp (3,048m), where we shall spend the evening. We arise at 1Â a.m and have breakfast, targeting to hit the trail by 2Â a.m.
Our trek takes us 10km to Mackinders Camp (4,300m), where we shall have a light breakfast before continuing on the brutally steep climb towards Austrian Hut (4,790m) and, finally, Point Lenana (4,895m) in 4km. We shall then descend all the way back to Met Camp, where we shall board our buses back to Nairobi.
Hiking Distance: 28km
Maximum Elevation: 4,895m
Total Elevation Gain: 1,984m
Hiking time: 14-16 hours
Mt. Kenya Naromoru Day Dash Itinerary
Commute DayÂ
10:30 a.m Meet up at International House Parking, City Hall Way. Boarding opens.
11:00 a.m Departure for Mt. Kenya Naromoru Gate.
03:00 p.m Arrival at Mt. Kenya Naromoru Gate for registration.
03:30 p.m Departure for Met Camp
D-Day
01:00 a.m Wake up and have breakfast
02:00 a.m Hike Starts
01:15 p.m Mandatory turn-back and descent to avoid encounters with wild animals after dusk
EST 07:30 p.m Departure for Nairobi
Mode of hiking: Time target-based
You shall receive targets to evaluate your progress throughout the hike. The turn-back time before Mackinders Camp is 2:00 p.m. The latest time by which the last person must get to Point Lenana is 12:30 p.m
Mount Kenya Dash Gear Requirements
– Thermal top and bottom, quick-dry pants and tshirt
– Rain pants, rain jacket, fleece jacket, and fleece-lined hiking pants
– Warm, windproof hat, balaclava, fleece-lined gloves, headlamp, and sunglasses
– Leg gaiters and waterproof hiking boots
– Sleeping bag or camping quilt
Charges
Ticket | By Bus | Self-Drive |
Kenyan & EAC Citizens | KES28,000 | KESÂ 21,500 |
Foreign Kenyan Residents | KES 28,000* | KES 21,500* |
Non-Resident Foreigners | US$ 430.00 | NA |
Mpesa Till 989985
Trip Includes & Cancellation Policy
Included in your ticket
The Outdoorer Promise:
- 7:1 hiker to guide ratio on day hikes and 4:1 hiker to guide ratio on expeditions.
- Additional guidance and support from Outdoorer Champions.Â
- At least one skilled paramedic (up to 5Â depending on the group size).
- A thorough emergency action plan for any emergencies that may arise.
- Other ticket-includes as detailed below.
Day Dash-Includes:
- Round transport from Nairobi and back (as applicable in your ticket).
- One night’s accommodation in dorms.
- Dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch while at the mountain.
- All park fees.
- Services of a professional team of paramedic, cooks, and guides.
Excluded
- Personal effects, including clothes, shoes, sleeping bag, and backpacks.
- Anything else not mentioned in the “Included” list