Outdoor Adventure in Meru
Mount Kenya One-Day Trip: Old Moses Camp
For mountain, forest and nature-lovers a day out on Mount Kenya National Park is the next best thing to heaven provided the weather is pleasant. An early morning start from Nairobi and the major towns around central Kenya could bring you to Meru, Timau or Nanyuki in time for breakfast. Then suitably fortified with a robust car you can reach Old Moses Camp (from Meru or Nanyuki) or the Meteorological Station (from Naro Moru), having checked through the gates. From Naro Moru, a well signposted mostly paved road leads 17 km to the Park entrance at 2400 ms.
If approaching from Nairobi one can also follow the signposts for Naro Moru gate about 10 km before Naro Moru town, following a good paved roadway that then joins up with the road from Naro Moru town itself. Past the entrance a paved road leads to the Met Station trailhead at 3050 ms where cars can be parked. Along the more popular Sirimon Route 28 km from Nanyuki, a paved road from the gate leads to Old Moses Hut and Judmaier Camp at the roadhead at 3350 ms. Easy on all make vehicles, the track climbs 300 ms up the hill behind the hut to the station.
Just beyond this point the track splits with the left hand route proceeding to the Mackinder Valley direct, and the right hand route going via the Liki North Hut. These are normally the terminus and travellers can enjoy strolling along these paths and trails. Only fit persons should try walk further up the mountain – but the views, once you have negotiated on foot the vertical bog and reached the Teleki Valley, are well worth the effort. Without too much effort, using either Naro Moru or Sirimon Gates, you can reach the edge of the glacier before returning home.
At 3,300 meters (10,827 feet) asl, Old Moses Camp is a popular starting point for treks up Mount Kenya, serving as an acclimatization base before you proceed to higher altitudes. It is the first overnight stop for trekkers on the Naro Moru route. For one-day trips, Old Moses Mountain Camp offers stunning views of the alpine landscape, lush forests, and distant peaks. Prior arrangements must be made with the Mountain Club of Kenya if you want to stay in a hut on the mountain but there are do-it-yourself bandas at Met Station and the Sirimon Gate. Otherwise Naro Moru, Nanyuki, and Meru towns have plenty of decent accommodation options.
From Old Moses Camp, trekkers typically continue up to Shipton’s Camp (4,200 meters) and then attempt the summit via Point Lenana (4,985 meters), the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya and the most accessible for hikers. Ensure you have the necessary permits for climbing Mount Kenya, which can be arranged through tour operators or the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). For more information about the park rate and modes of payment visit KWS Mount Kenya National Park Page.
Thanks to its diverse landscape, Kenya offers a wide range of outdoor adventures. Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak, offers various climbing routes. Experience a unique perspective of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes with a hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara. At the coast, enjoy activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and boat tours to explore coral reefs and marine life.
Index of Outdoor Adventure Outfits in Kenya
Elgeyo Marakwet County - Active Edge Paragliding, Elgeyo Escarpment Trek, Homa Bay County - Mbita Waterbus, Isiolo County - Kisimani Eco Resort, Kiambu County - The Forest, Three Rivers Escapade, Kilifi County - 3 Degrees South, Salty's Kitesurfing, Tribe Watersports, Sawa Sawa Dhow Excursions, Mambrui Sand Dunes, Che Shale Kitesurf Center, Kirinyaga County - Savage Wilderness, Rapids Camp, Kwale County - Kenya Kite Masters, Funguo Wreck Diving, Raydon Water Sports, Diani Bikes, H2O Extreme, Skydive Diani, Wasini Dolphin Tour, Pilli Pipa Marina Safari, Charlie's Claw, Lamu County - Lamu Boating Trips, Tusitiri Dhow, Salsabia Dhow, Machakos County - Whistling Moran GP Racing, Lukenya Motocross, Meru County - Mount Kenya One Day Trip, Mombasa County - Mombasa Yacht Club, Mombasa Go-Kart, Tudor Marina, Sagana Wild Waters, Muranga County - Jangwani Camp Water Rafting, Narok County - Masai Mara Balloon Safari, Nyandarua County - Mawingu Paragliding Camp Kenya
Famous for its wildlife, rich agricultural lands, and stunning natural attractions, Meru County, on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, is the immemorial enclave of the Ameru nation. Inhabited mainly by the sub-tribes of Imenti, Tigania, Igembe, and Tharaka, Meru County has one of the best developed touring circuits.
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65 Destinations in Meru County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, east then west - with the aid of in-depth narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Kierra Valley, Kierra Ridge, St. Mary’s High School, Anabas Resort Trout and Seafood Grill, Tharuu Springs, Giitune Sacred Forest, M.Mpuri Cultural Centre, Meru Museum, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Meru Sports Club, Alba Hotel, Kathita Falls, Irine (Devil's Bridge) Falls, Cool Stream Garden, Thiiri Cultural Centre, Kaaga Methodist Church, Kaaga War Memorial, Kiathandi Hill, Mpogoro Forest, Stone Woman Kieiga Forest, Njuri Ncheke Headquarters at Nchiru, Ngaya Forest, Meru National Park, Twin Baobab Tree, Elsa’s Kopje, Ikweta Safari Camp, Adamson Falls Bridge, Rhino River Camp, Giant Meru Oak, Lake Nkunga, Mucheene Forest Station, Mucheene Cave, Lake Thai, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Sirikoi House, Nyambene Reserve, Liga Ria Ngutu, Lake Magado, Ngare-Ndare Forest Reserve, Ngare-Ndare Falls, Mount Kenya National Park, Sirimon Route, Mount Kenya One Day Trip, Theemwe Route, Theemwe Springs, Marania Route, Lake Rutundu, Rutundu Log Cabins, Chogoria Route, Nithi Falls, The Gates Falls, Lake Alice, Lake Ellis, Lake Michaelson, Vivienne Falls, Timau River Lodge, Wonky House, Tamalu Farm, Charanna Farm, Kisima Farm, Kisimani Resort, Mwonyo Valley, Giant Footprints
Know More About Meru County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Meru County’s positioning on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya and the equator has highly influenced its natural conditions and economic prospects. Altitude ranges from 300m to 5,199m asl.
The topography of Meru County has a critical influence on its climate. Temperatures range from a low of 8 Degrees to a high of 32 Degrees Celsius during the cold and hot seasons respectively.
