Chogoria–Naro Moru Traverse
Absorb Chogoria's dramatic gorges and alpine lakes on the ascent, summit via Austrian Hut, then descend efficiently via Naro Moru.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Summit
- 4,985 m
- Gate
- Chogoria Gate (ascent) · Naro Moru Gate (descent)
- Group
- 2-12 people
Day-by-day
Route itinerary
- Day 1 ·
Chogoria Gate→Lake Ellis Campsite
11 km+700 m3–4 hrsSleep: 3,600 mEnter at Chogoria Gate (2,900 m) and trek through montane forest into moorland. Lake Ellis Campsite (3,600 m) offers the first views of the main peaks.
- Day 2 ·
Lake Ellis Campsite→Mintos Camp
8 km+745 m6–7 hrsSleep: 4,200 mClimb into Gorges Valley above Lake Michaelson. Mintos Camp (4,200 m) sits in one of the most dramatic amphitheatres on the mountain.
- Day 3 ·
Mintos Camp→Austrian Hut
7 km+500 m4–5 hrsSleep: 4,700 mTraverse Hall Tarns and ascend steeply to Austrian Hut (4,700 m). Superb views of Batian and Nelion from the hut. Prepare gear for the summit push.
- Day 4 ·
Austrian Hut→Point Lenana → Austrian Hut
2 km+195 m-195 m2–3 hrsSleep: 4,700 mPre-dawn start (03:00) for the summit. The 0.9 km scramble from Austrian Hut to Point Lenana (4,985 m) is the shortest summit morning on the mountain. Return to Austrian Hut after sunrise photos.
- Day 5 ·
Austrian Hut→Met Station
11 km-1740 m6–7 hrsSleep: 3,050 mDescend west via the Naro Moru corridor through Mackinder's Valley and across the vertical bog to the Meteorological Station (3,050 m).
- Day 6 ·
Met Station→Naro Moru Gate
9 km-400 m3–4 hrsFinal descent through bamboo and rainforest to Naro Moru Gate (2,650 m). Transfer to Nanyuki or Nairobi.
Is the Chogoria–Naro Moru Traverse right for you?
Why choose this route
- +Chogoria's gradual scenic ascent provides excellent acclimatisation
- +Austrian Hut gives the shortest summit push of any standard route
- +Naro Moru descent is fast — ideal for the final day
- +Lake Michaelson and Gorges Valley on the ascent are unmissable
Limitations to consider
- -Chogoria side is wetter — plan for rain on the eastern slopes
- -Naro Moru descent includes the 'vertical bog'
- -Requires vehicle transfer between the two gates
- -Six days minimum — longer than Naro Moru direct
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Packages & pricing
Chogoria–Naro Moru Traverse - 6 Days All-Inclusive
6 days all-inclusive
Price per person (USD)
Solo
$1200
per person
2 people
$980
per person
4 people
$850
per person
6 people
$780
per person
Larger groups pay less per person. Contact us for groups of 8+.
What's included
- KWS national park fees
- Camping fees (all nights)
- KWS-licensed lead guide
- Porter service (up to 15 kg per trekker)
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, dining tent)
- Cook and camp crew
- Transport from Nanyuki to gate and return
- First aid kit and basic altitude medication
- Trekking completion certificate
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory - must be arranged before travel)
- Kenya entry visa
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, trekking poles)
- Gratuities for guide and porters
- Personal snacks, drinks, and extras
- Accommodation in Nanyuki before/after the trek