Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse: Epic Mount Kenya Traverse
Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse: Epic Mount Kenya Traverse2026sat26sep1:15 am10:00 pm
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Mount Kenya
Event Details
Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse is a cookie for the bold hikers who have done the out-and-back ultras and are looking into a relaxed yet challenging hike. With
Event Details
Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse is a cookie for the bold hikers who have done the out-and-back ultras and are looking into a relaxed yet challenging hike. With Point Lenana as the Pivot, this hike balances the grandeur and challenge of Mount Kenya provided by the Mackinder & Teleki Valley.
Our Mackinder-Teleki Ultraverse will see you through a 31km challenging ascent up the famous Mackinder Valley, Shiptons Camp, Harris Tarn, and Point Lenana. You will then descend through the Teleki Valley, Mackinder’s Camp to the Met Station Bandas.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Simba Street (Between International House & Hilton) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 1:20 AM for a Strict departure at 1:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 10:00 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 31KM |
| HIKE Time | 1 DAY |
| Maximum Elevation | 16,354ft (at Point Lenana) |
| Difficulty | This hike is for hikers who have done 4+ Mount Kenya dashes before. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for Mackinder-Teleki Ultraverse;
| What to wear | What to carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | At least 2L water |
| Sports attire | Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) |
| Hiking pants or shorts with tights | Rain poncho/raincoat |
| A windproof down jacket | Trekking pole |
| Well-treaded hiking boot/hiking shoes | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
| Head lamp/ Torch |
Ticket & Booking Mackinder-Teleki Ultraverse
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 8,800 | 9,100 | 83 | 120 |
| Self-Drive | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 4,000 | 4,500 | 40 | 70 |
How to Pay
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Timau
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.