Hiking Tours
Hiking tours in African Safari Tours gives you a stunning and true African wilderness experience through the active participation in some of your hiking and walking safaris. The hiking tours is much far different from other various safari activities like the game drives experience where you will be an open jeep where you experience the park and landscape from the vehicle, here during the hiking tours the tourists walk on your foot and feel all the crawling creatures on the soil, come in close very direct and encounter with the Africa’s most attractive and popular animal species.
This safari experience is quite interesting in Africa that is both East Africa and Southern Africa are one of the intrigued safari destinations in Africa where the much volcanic safari activities took place hence creating a block and volcanic mountains, valleys, hills and other creatures. Most of the hiking tours are done in the popular safari destinations in East Africa that is Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Kenya in Kenya, Mount Elgon in both Uganda and Kenya, Virunga Mountains in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda, Nyiragongo Volcano in Democratic Republic of Congo and Bukurunguru wilderness trail in Uganda, Mount Meru in Tanzania, Aberdare ranges in Kenya and among many others.
In the southern part of Africa hiking tours is done in very different and diverse safari destinations that is Table Mountain (Cape Town), Drakensberg Mountains (KwaZulu-Natal), Royal Nata National Park, Amatola Mountains in South Africa. Fish River Canyon, Skeleton Coast national Park in Namibia, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Okavango Delta in Botswana. Matobo Hills in Zimbabwe, Gorongosa National Park and Chimani Mountains in Mozambique. The hiking tours are done in both East Africa and Southern Africa with the duration of 1 to 6 depending on the valley of hiking.
Our wide range of the hiking tours cover the highest African Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Rwenzori commonly known as the ‘’Mountains of the moon’’ in Uganda or Mount Elgon in Uganda and Kenya, the Virunga Volcanoes in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda, Table Mountains in South Africa, Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia, Okavango Delta in Botswana, Matobo Hills in Zimbabwe, Chimani Mountains in Mozambique and among many others. You will be impressed with the most wonderful hiking tours with the most incredible packages ad where you will select the best for you, we provide the most preparatory information for all the first time hikers and more detailed and relevant information needed before and as well as during the hiking safari.
On the hiking tour that is both the East Africa and the Southern Africa, we give our guests who intend to do the hiking all the necessary information needed before coming for their best preparations so that they always achieve the best that is why we have a record of 100% success with all our hiking safaris across East Africa. The hiking tour is done by the professional guides, potters and chefs make everything possible so that the guests enjoys their tour, we have the necessary hiking gears used on the trip.
When planning about the hiking tours that is either East Africa or Southern Africa, there are several essential requirements to ensure a safe and a very enjoyable safari experience. It’s important at first to have a good level of the physical fitness because hiking in these different safari destinations due to the terrain and sometimes challenging climate. The hiker should also pack the right clothing, like the hiking boots, waterproof jacket, and a backpack with the rain gear, snacks, and water.
In addition the hikers should bring necessary safety items such as the first aid kit, sun protection and the insect repellent. Then for the high altitude-the hikes such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya, Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda, Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo, Mountain Nyiragongo in Democratic Republic of Congo or Table Mountain in South Africa and among many others, the hikers should also be prepared for the altitude sickness and bring necessary medication. Furthermore, the hikers should ensure they have the necessary documents like visas, permits and the documentation for the countries and the national parks they plan to visit.
During the hiking safari you will be escorted with the local guide or in a guided tour, as they can provide you with the detailed information into the local culture, history and environment, as well as ensure the group’s safety. Moreover the hikers should be respectful of the local environment and the communities and follow the principles of the responsible tourism, like reducing the wastes, respecting the wildlife and supporting the local economies. Finally it’s very important to have the comprehensive travel insurance that covers emergency medical evacuations, by meeting all these requirements, the hikers can ensure a safe, enjoyable and responsible hiking experiences in East Africa and Southern Africa.
The hiking safari tours in East Africa and Southern Africa are rewarding safari experiences that offer a unique combination of the beautiful landscape, with the diverse wildlife. As you hike through the attractive mountains, you will be attracted by the attractive waterfalls, the peaks and the endless plains with the opportunity of spotting various animal species like elephnats, dik-diks, and observing various bird species.
As you hike you will have the opportunity to experience the hospitality and the warmth of the local people who will welcome you before starting the experience. And finally the hiking tours gives you a chance to challenge you physically and mentally to bring you out of your comfort zone and achieve a sense of the personal growth and accomplishment, whether you’re hiking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, or Drakensberg Mountains.
The hiking tours are unforgettable safari experience that will leave you with the lifelong safari memories, with the appreciation for the natural world and the people who stay there, and a sense of wonder that will stay with you long after you return home after your stunning safari experience in Africa. Contact us for bookings.
