Mackinder Ultra Campout is a lighter version of our Mackinder Ultra Upsweep allowing you more hours to attempt the Mount Kenya Day Dash. Our Mackinder Ultra Campout will see you through a challenging ascent up the mackinder Valley, Shipton’s Camp, Harris Tarn, and lastly, Point Lenana. The bog past the Junction of the trail to Likii North and Shipton’s Camp is a notable challenge on this ascent that will require rigorous preparation to navigate, especially during descent.
The hike starts super early at Old Moses Camp and quickly proceeds towards Mackinder Valley. Mackinder valley will mark the first milestone and is a vista to see and experience. Shipton’s Camp will be the second milestone. Harris Tarn will mark the 3rd milestone before reaching Point Lenana.
The mountain never moves, it’s you who does. Keep moving. If you can’t sit atop the rocks at Point Lenana, you also win if you mark Harris Tarn.
Mackinder Ultra Campout Stats
| Approximate Distance | 34 Km |
| Approximate Time | 15 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 16,354ft (at Point Lenana) |
| Difficulty | This hike needs someone who is either a gym bird or has done several over 25km hikes with at least 2 high-altitude hikes before. This must be supported by good physical health. |
Hike Essentials
| What to Wear | What to Carry |
| A hat or a baseball cap | At least 2L water (Use a refillable can. Disposable plastics are not allowed inside parks) |
| Well-treaded hiking boot | A sleeping bag |
| Hiking pants/summit pants | 2-3 t-shirts |
| A windproof down jacket | Hiking stick |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Identification document |
| A light backpack with essentials | Sunglasses |
| Warm fleece-lined gloves | |
| A rain poncho/rain coat | |
| A head torch/lamp |
Ticket & Booking Mackinder Ultra Campout
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 25,000 | 350 |
| Self-Drive | 21,000 | 280 |
| Booking | 10,000 | 200 |
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Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Naro Moru
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