Mackinder's Base Camp Hike: Your introductory Mount Kenya Day Dash

Mackinder’s Base Camp Hike is a Mount Kenya Day Dash hike through the Teleki Valley in Mount Kenya, leading up to Teleki Lodge and Point Lenana. Rising from the Met Station, Naro Moru, the hike takes you through a vertical bog towards the Teleki Valley. Teleki Valley has beautiful senecios and Lobelia Telekii as you ascend towards the desert. The reward of this hike is seeing yourself on heights imagined at the Mackinder’s base camp or at Point Lenana Summit.

How far can your resilience take you?

Quick Summary

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Departure time & location: 1:45 a.m., at Simba Street

Approximate hiking distance: 20-28km

Available hiking time: 11 hours

Maximum elevation gain: 1,120m

Highest elevation: 16,354ft

Hike difficulty: This hike is suitable for those with prior high-altitude hiking experience and good physical fitness, especially for hikes above 4,000m, to ensure you can handle the demanding terrain and rapid elevation gain. Good physical health is mandatory.

Knowing the mountain weather can change suddenly, proper gear and clothing are vital

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We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Since mountain weather can change rapidly, be prepared to add or remove layers as needed for comfort and safety.

What to wear	What to carry
A hat or a baseball cap	At least 2L of 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 & comfortable shoe	Identification document
Sunscreen/petroleum jelly	Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected)

Ticket Includes

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Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide(s), refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here.

	East African Citizen (KES)	Kenyan Resident (KES)	African Citizen (USD)	Non-Resident (USD)
Ticket	6,500	7,200	75	105
Booking	Register a payment of at least Kes 1,000 here

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Participation & Indemnification

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We have tried and tested the hiking challenges we offer and take utmost care when you join us. These activities could be risky, and by booking our events, through our integrated systems or manually, you consent to Hikers Arena’s participation terms. By using our online services, you also automatically accept our Website terms.

Trip Route

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Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Naro Moru

Inquiries and Updates

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For inquiries and updates, contact us.