Teleki Upsweep gives the closest experience to that of 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 Valley has beautiful vegetation and no steep sections as you cross to the other side of the valley where the Mackinders 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: 20km Approximate time: 10 hrs Difficulty: This hike requires you to have done at least one high-altitude hike and in good health. Hike Essentials What to Wear What to Carry Fleece Marvin/hat or a baseball cap At least 2L water Hiking pants/shorts Electrolyte replenisher (Hydration mix, smoothies, crisps, nuts) Wind jacket Rain poncho Comfortable hiking boot Hiking stick Sunscreen/petroleum jelly Balaclava It is Also Advisable to Have A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected). Click here for more details on preparing for this hike and the steps to take to ease the after-hike effects. Ticket & Booking Teleki Upsweep Residents (KES) Non-Residents (USD) Shared Transport 4500 85 Self-Drive 3100 75 Booking 2500 40 Residents Non-Residents Scroll to the "Book Event" section for tickets (recommended). If you want to make a partial payment and clear later, use these payment details. Click
Teleki Upsweep gives the closest experience to that of 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
