Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse: Epic Mount Kenya Traverse
Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse: Epic Mount Kenya Traverse2026sat21mar1:15 am11:30 pm
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Mount Kenya
Event Details
Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse is a cokie for the bold hikers who havedone the out-and-back ultras and are looking into a relaxed yet challenging hike. With Point
Event Details
Mackinder–Teleki Ultraverse is a cokie for the bold hikers who havedone 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 to Met Station Bandas.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Simba Street (Between International House & Hilton) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 1:15 AM for a Strict departure at 1:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 11:30 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 | 7,200 | 7,500 | 83 | 120 |
| Self-Drive | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 4,000 | 4,500 | 40 | 70 |
How to Pay
| Recommended | Scroll down and use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets. |
| Alternative | Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 542542 and Account No: 409040 |
| Non-Residents | If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Timau
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.