Go fearless, stay wild on the trail

East Africa's geography owes its formation to the forces that formed the the rift valley and a lot of volcanic activity. Nowhere is this more evident than in its mountain landscapes. Explore these marvels of nature on foot combining your trip with other experiences to get the best value of your money.

Less crowds, unrivalled beauty

Mt Rwenzori

Take on the mystic challenge that is the Rwenzori mountains. Experience equatorial glaciers, altitudinal vegetation zones, super sized ridges and valleys, amazing river crossings.

Starts at $1500

per person

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Kilimanjaro

Few names conjure such a powerful resonance as Kilimanjaro. It echoes like a spell. Hike to the rooftop of Africa and the snow capped peak of the world's highest free-standing mountain.

Starts at $1700

per person

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Mt Kenya

Face the jagged spikes of the mountain that gave the country a name. Take in its beautiful tarns and learn the strong connections to the tribes surrounding its base.

Starts at $1300

per person

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Short and sweet

Mt Meru

Explore Kilimanjaro's less known but surprisingly enchanting neighbour Meru. Complete it with the best that Arusha has to offer

Starts at $1000

per person

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Elgon caldera Uganda Wagagai Jackson's Peak Pool

Add Sipi Falls and Coffee Tour

Mt Elgon

Trek across one of the largest calderas with choice peaks to climb along its rim. Formed when the mountain blew off its top -and with it the title of Africa's tallest mountain- in a violent volcanic activity, Elgon's spring bloom enchants.

$1000

per person

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Emergency evacuation

Combine with primate tracking

Mt. Sabyinyo

Climb one of three extinct volcanoes in Uganda's hidden gorilla highlands. Bamboo forests, mossy swamps, heather forests and mountain dwelling elephant, buffalo and apes await.

$800

per person

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Surprising

Karamoja

Climb in the most pristine wilderness and experience the barely touched local cultures. Choice between three different mountains.

$550

per person

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Mikeno Karisimbi Peaks and Farmland Virunga Mountains Rwanda Central Africa

Combine with Golden Monkey tracking

Mt Gahinga

Explore the small but enchanting Mt Gahinga. Bamboo forests, mossy crater swamp and heather crested summit await. Also chance to run into the cute but shy golden monkeys.

Starts at $800

per person

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