Naro Moru is the fastest and most direct line to Point Lenana, which is why it suits trekkers working to a tight schedule. It climbs the western side through dense rainforest to the Meteorological Station, then crosses the Vertical Bog into open moorland before reaching Mackinder’s Camp in the Teleki Valley beneath the main peaks.
Summit morning starts at 2am for a four-hour climb, putting you on Point Lenana at 4,985m for sunrise, and you come back down the way you came. Being the shortest route it is also the steepest in daily height gain, so be honest with yourself about fitness before choosing this over Sirimon. Park fees, full board on the mountain, porters, a skilled cook, treated water, an English-speaking guide and your summit certificate are included.
