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
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- A set of clothes to change into after the hike (sometimes, the good hiking gear also fails, and weather changes are unexpected).
Ticket & Booking Teleki Upsweep
| Residents (KES) | Non-Residents (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Transport | 4300 | 85 |
| Self-Drive | 3100 | 75 |
| Booking | 2500 | 40 |
Citizens/Residents: Scroll to the “Book Event” section for tickets (recommended). Or pay externally through these payment details.
Non-Residents: Click Here to Pay in USD.
For partial payments, the balance shall be cleared before departure.
Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies.
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Trip Route
Nairobi- <Thika Road> -Nanyuki -Nairobi.
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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