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Naro Moru

Naro Moru is a settlement associated with a Mount Kenya gateway on the southwestern flank. Its route offers a direct approach from the Naro Moru and Nyeri area, but it should not be used to justify a rushed ascent.

Naro Moru
Photo by Daniel Case Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Gateway to Mount Kenya on its southwestern flank.
  • Direct approach from the Naro Moru and Nyeri area.
  • Can form part of an itinerary that ascends or descends by another route.
Naro Moru
Photo by Daniel Case Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Naro Moru
Photo by Daniel Case Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Articles in Naro Moru

Guides to this place

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Naro Moru

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Guides to this place

1 related guides

Sirimon Route trail through Mount Kenya’s Afro-alpine vegetation.

Sirimon, Chogoria or Naro Moru: Choosing a Mount Kenya Route

On Mount Kenya, the destination alone is not enough to plan the journey. Choosing where to ascend and descend changes acclimatization, scenery, logistics and the room you have to make prudent decisions.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026