Mt. Kenya Day Dash
Schedule
Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 am
UTC+03:00Location
Naromoru | Nairobi, NA
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Do you have what it takes to get to Point Lenana (4985m) in a day? This is for avid and experienced hikers who are fit and can acclimatize quickly. The distance is about 30km, 15 km each way with an elevation gain of 2000m and a loss of the same. It involves trekking through the scenic Mackinders' Trail.The hike starts at Naromoru gate with a 9 km drive through the forest to Met. Station, the climbing base for the route. The walk begins here with an 11 km hike to Mackinders Camp and a 4km hike to Point Lenana passing by the Austrian Hut. The latest time to be at Point Lenana is 1 p.m. which is also the turn back time to avoid getting caught in the dark.
Time Plan
00:00 hrs : Departure from Nairobi
03:00 a.m : Arrival at Naromoru Gate
4:00 a.m : Check in.
4:30 a.m : Hike Begins at Met Station
9:00 a.m : First Break at Teleki Lodge
12:00 : Summit Point Lenana
1:00 p.m : Descend begins
6:00 p.m : Arrival at Met Station (Clean up, meal and warm down)
8:00 p.m : Departure for Nairobi
12:00 Midnight : Arrival in Nairobi.
Payment Details.
EAC Citizens : Ksh. 13000
Residents: Ksh. 14000
Non- Residents: Ksh. 13000 + 70 USD KWS Fee
Booking : Ksh. 2000 on or before 1/12/2025
Inclusive in the charge
Park Charges
Professional Guide
Water, Fruits and Meal
Round Transport
Information Guide
Excludes
Tips, Overnight Camping, anything not mentioned.
Acclimatization hikes: Elephant hill, Mt. Kinangop
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Where is it happening?
Naromoru, Kiambu, Nairobi, KenyaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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