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: Tough

What to Wear During the Teleki Upsweep

1. Fleece Marvin/hat or a baseball cap.
2. Proper hiking clothes (polyester t-shirt, wind jacket, hiking pants, fleece jacket).
3. Comfortable hiking boots (should be at least one size bigger than your standard shoe size).
4. Sunscreen.

In the Teleki Upsweep Backpack, Have

1. At least 2 liters of water (use a water bladder or a reusable bottle). Disposable plastic bottles are not allowed inside parks.
2. Snacks such as biscuits, nuts, fruits, crisps, etc.
3. A hiking pole.
4. Hand gloves.
5. A raincoat/poncho.

It is Also Advisable to Have

1. 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 the Teleki Upsweep

Citizens/Residents: KES 4,300 (Scroll to the “Book Event” section for tickets)

Non-Residents: USD 85 (Click Here to Pay in USD)

Residents can alternatively reserve a slot by paying at least KES 2500 using these instructions and clearing the balance before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.

Click here to see the ticket inclusions & definitions.

Trip Itinerary

Meeting point: Kencom (Opposite International House Entrance, CBD).

• 3.15 am: Boarding opens
• 3.30 am: Departure for Mount Kenya Naro Moru Gate (The departure time is strict)
• 7.00 am: Arrival at Mount Kenya Naro Moru Gate & Registrations
• 7.45 am: Hike starts
• 2.00 pm: Turn-back time
• 6.00 pm: Departure for Nairobi

N/B: The departure time back to Nairobi is subject to the day’s team and could be earlier or later than estimated.

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