Teleki Upsweep – Day Hike to Mackinder’s Camp gives the closest experience to climbing Mount Kenya to the peak.
The hike starts at Met Station at 3048m ASL and moves through a thicket region before you hit the Moorlands. After you start the open moorlands, there is a vertical bog as you climb to the clearing, where you see the peaks of Mount Kenya. As you go up, the moorlands thicken, becoming more attractive as you approach the Teleki Valley.
Teleki Upsweep goes through the Teleki Valley, which has beautiful vegetation and no steep sections as you cross to the other side of the valley where Mackinder’s Camp is located. Though it is a hub of altitude issues and despair, its scenery is worth doing this hike.
If you are not yet on the Mt. Kenya budget and want to experience it, Teleki Upsweep is also the best place.
Teleki Upsweep Stats
| Approximate Distance | 20 Km |
| Approximate Time | 10 Hours |
| Maximum Elevation | 4300m (at Mackinder’s Camp) |
| Difficulty | This hike needs someone who is either a gym bird or has done at least one high-altitude hike 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 |
| 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) |
Ticket & Booking Teleki Upsweep
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 4,800 | 100 |
| Self-Drive | 3,000 | 70 |
| Booking | 3,000 | 70 |
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Note:
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Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.
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Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Nanyuki
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