Mountaineering Safaris in Africa

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Mountaineering Safaris in Africa

East Africa is home to the continent’s highest mountain peaks from snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, towering Mount Kenya and the incredible Rwenzori Mountains, all the peaks are relatively accessible by hiking trails wind through rainforest inhabited by wildlife and volcanic Lakes.

Africa’s highest mountain stands a proud 5,896m and is surrounded by a national park of 756 sq. km. All routes lead to the summit circuit and twin peaks Kibo and Mawenzi (5,149 m), which are connected by an 11 km saddle. The collapsed peak Shira (3,962 m) has become a crater.

Top places to go for Mountain Hiking in East Africa.

Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro National Park is home to the continent’s highest mountain, snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Around the base of its tallest peak, relatively accessible hiking trails wind through rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and past the volcanic caldera of Lake Chala. Approaching the summit of Uhuru Peak, the slopes steepen and are studded with glacial ice fields, though the park is only 1,688 sq. km (652 sq. mi) it encompasses one of the largest mountains in the world.

Mount Kenya.

Climbing to 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is a pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs, and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game, and unique montane and alpine vegetation. Visitors can enjoy mountain climbing, camping, and caving with the mountain’s rugged glacier-clad peaks providing the perfect backdrop.

Mount Rwenzori.

The 120km Rwenzori chain is regarded to be the legendary snow-capped mountains of the moon, described by Ptolemy in AD 150. Reaching an elevation of 5,109m, it is also Africa’s third tallest mountain range exceeded in altitude by the only free-standing Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. The distinctive glacial peaks are visible for miles around, but the slopes above 1,600m are the preserve of the hikers, who rate the Rwenzori to be the most challenging to climb of all the African mountains.

Hiking Mount Rwenzori’s 5109 meters Margherita peak

Hiking Mount Kenya’s 5,199 meters Batian peak

Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro’s 5895 meters Uhuru peak

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Top tips you need to know before hiking Mountains in Africa.

Be Physical fit, have some Skills and Age.
Hiking mountains over 5000 meters above sea level requires a level of fitness and we strongly recommend training hard before travelling to Africa to Conquer one of the most spectacular peaks, hiking requires skills as their will be a lot of up and sown, hiking in the glacier and travelling at a mid-age is recommend
Always remember to Walk slowly & Hydrate Frequently.
Due to humid and slippery weather conditions we recommend travelers to walk slowly throughout the hike to avoid unnecessary risks of sliding and hurting yourself and always the altitude can be challenging.
Pack and bring the right gear.
Before travelling to Africa make sure you pack all the necessary gear you will require on trek though many agencies may say they are inclusive we still recommend bringing your own gear you sure and used too for hiking.
Tipping is a must for porters and Guides.
Due to the hectic nature of the expedition we recommend Tipping the porters who will carry all your gear, food and other necessities and the guides who will always ensure your safe and you enjoy your trek a long with the safety team.
Book Through a reliable tour operator.
Choose reliable operator and purchase Travel insurance for this expedition just in case of any emergency you are sure the operator will have the capacity to co-ordinate where need be.

Best time for mountain climbing in East Africa.

East Africa can be accessible any time during the year but the weather patterns on the mountain are erratic and hard to predict. The best time for climbing is during the dry season from late June to October and from December to February.