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Mackinder Ultra Sweep: The Most Brutal 1-Day Dash
Would you be looking for a day dash to Mount Kenya Summit? Please don’t worry about it any further if you dare. Our Mackinder Ultra Upsweep will see you through a 33km challenging ascent up the famous Mackinder Valley, Shiptons Camp, Harris Tarn, and Point Lenana.
The hike starts at Old Moses Camp and quickly proceeds through a more gentle incline past the met station. It diverts to the Right past two valleys and rivers and to the start of Mackinder Valley, which marks the first phase of this ascent. You cross a third bridge at Mackinder Valley close to Shipton’s camp. Past the Shiptons Camp, we will climb steeply to Harris Tarn and a few meters to Point Lenana.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Simba Street (Between International House & Hilton) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 1:15 AM for a Strict departure at 1:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 11:30 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 33KM |
| HIKE Time | 1 DAY |
| Maximum Elevation | 16,354ft (at Point Lenana) |
| Difficulty | This hike needs fit hikers who have done 25+KM hikes before under strict timelines. This must be supported by good physical health. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation, park/conservation fees, guide, refill water, trip memoir, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear. Knowing that the weather keeps changing in the mountains is also vital. Therefore, it is about adding and removing layers as you move. Below is a minified gear checklist for Mackinder Ultra Upsweep;
| 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 | Trekking pole |
| Well-treaded hiking boot/hiking shoes | Identification document |
| Sunscreen/petroleum jelly | Change of clothes (weather changes are unexpected) |
Ticket & Booking Mackinder Ultra Upsweep
| EA Citizen (KES) | Kenyan Resident (KES) | African Citizen (USD) | Non-Resident (USD) | |
| Shared Transport | 6,900 | 7,200 | 78 | 119 |
| Self-Drive | 4,500 | 4,800 | N/A | N/A |
| Booking | 4,000 | 4,500 | 40 | 70 |
How to Pay
| Buy Goods Till | Use M-Pesa Buy Goods Till No: 3127069 |
| Non-Residents | If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Thika Road)-Timau
Inquiries and Updates
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