Hiking & Trekking Africa
Experience an African hiking challenge and be rewarded
Summary
Africa provides a perfect playground for hiking, trekking and walking and attracts those with a raw sense of adventure. Offering magnificent mountains, including the continents highest peak Mt Kilimanjaro, soaring at almost 6000 metres above sea level and day hikes at Drakensberg, there are plenty of options that will reward both a novice or seasoned trekker.
Highlights
Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Rising to a height of almost 16,000ft (4,900m) above sea level, Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain peak and each year draws thousands of trekkers who want the ultimate hiking challenge. It requires no technical climbing skills, but is by no means an easy feat – only 50% of people who start, make the summit. Train, prepare and push yourself to the limit for your chance to stand on the ’Roof of Africa’ in a once in a lifetime adventure.
Drakensberg, South Africa
The dramatic ranges of the Drakensberg escarpment offer the best trekking in South Africa. Hike among massive basalt cliffs on trails that range from single day hikes and overnight treks to gruelling, multi-day, high altitude adventures. There is certainly something here for both the novice and experienced hiker. Camp on grassy plains in the lowlands, meet curious baboons and soaring eagles on your journey and once you’re high in the peaks discover ancient caves with paintings and carvings stamped on rock faces depicting life 800 years ago.
Mt Kenya, Kenya
It’s the second highest peak in Africa and though it’s a few hundred metres short of its famous neighbour, Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya is a much more difficult climb. It has a trio of summits to choose from, the highest being Point Batian at 17,057ft (5199m) yet many trekkers summit the satellite peak of Point Lenana at 16,355ft (4985m). This mountain involves serious technical climbing and is not for the inexperienced. Scaling this extinct volcano requires guides and porters who will lead climbers along the jagged peaks and narrow trails for a one of a kind hiking adventure that won’t soon be forgotten.
