Emerald, Nanyuki, & Two Tarns end of the left ridge of Teleki Valley, close to Midget Peak and Tyndall Glacier. They are just less explored sceneries at the Peak Circuit of Mount Kenya. If you have been to Mackider’s Camp, Emerald, Nanyuki, & Two Tarns are 2 km away.
The hike starts at Met Station at 3048m ASL and moves through a thicket region before you hit the Moorlands and the vertical bog towards Teleki Valley. This hike proceeds through the Teleki Valley to Mackinder’s Camp, up through the left ridge to Two Tarn, and extends 200m to Emerald Tarn.
This hike is a good acclimatization hike if you are eyeing attempting Point Lenana in a day through this route.
Emerald, Nanyuki, & Two Tarns Stats
| Approximate Distance | 23.5 Km |
| Approximate Time | 11 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 14,805ft (at Two Tarn) |
| Difficulty | This hike needs someone who is either a gym bird or has done at least one high-altitude hike above 20km. This must be supported by good physical health. |
| 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 | Hiking stick |
| Well-treaded hiking boot/gumboot | Identification document/soft copy |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (Weather changes are unexpected) |
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 5,000 | 88 |
| Self-Drive | 3,000 | 72 |
| Booking | 3,000 | 72 |
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