Welcome to Africa - Trekking, Safaris, & Rock Climbing (optional)

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Africa Program Description:

Kilimanjaro / Mount Kenya / Safari combines a wide variety of mountain and safari travel at a reasonable price, allowing you to do and see quite a bit in just 20 days. Please review the individual trip information below for more about what this adventure entails.

Mount Kenya, the second highest peak in Africa at 5,199 metres/17,000 feet, is off the beaten tourist track, providing 8 days of pristine trekking, optional rock-climbing, and exploration .

• Mt. Kenya National Park: At its lower elevations, is a gorgeous montagne forest where many species of wild animals and birds abound. During the ascent, you enter alpine vegetation zones with myriad rare plants until, upon reaching the top, you discover a wind swept and gorgeous volcano with alpine lakes.
  
• Leader and staff: During the trek and climb, our experienced guide is with you all of the way. Our skillful cooks prepare delicious, fresh, tasty food and hot drinks at least 3 times a day. Friendly and helpful porters carry all of your personal equipment , group equipment, and set up camp each day, so you can relax and enjoy the trip.
  
• The trek: A unique and moderate summit circuit on easy trails. You do not have to walk on snow and the views of the high alpine scenery are superb.
  
• Optional rock climb: Perhaps the best climb in all of Africa; 16 to 22 pitches on excellent rock that is "climbable" and not difficult. Most of the climb is moderate scrambling. There are a few technical moves, but the steep sections are short. You should be able to follow (but not lead unless you really want to, as our leaders are professional climbers) grades up to: North American 5.7, British Severe, UIAA (French) 5, and Australian 14. Photo: Climbing some great African rock. (Felix Berg). back to top

Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 metres/19,300 feet, is located in Tanzania; an easy and beautiful 9 day trek that offers something for everyone and is a rare opportunity to reach the summit on the uncrowded Umbwe walking route .

• Kilimanjaro National Park: At the base of the mountain, the environment is beautiful and lush jungle, inhabited with wild birds and animals. As you trek up the mountain, the foliage changes and becomes more alpine. Arriving at the summit, you behold an active volcanic crater and small glacier.
  
• Leader and staff: During the trek, our experienced guide is with you all of the way. Our skillful cooks prepare delicious, fresh, tasty food and hot drinks at least 3 times a day. Friendly and helpful porters carry your personal equipment , group equipment, and set up camp each day, so you can relax and enjoy the trip. Photo: A pleasant camp spot at 4,000 metres/13,000 feet. Bill Weber
• The trek: A beautiful walk to Africa's highest summit. Kilimanjaro is on the equator with warm temperatures and is very accomplishable for the average person who enjoys hiking. The path we have chosen is off the beaten track, providing ample time to explore the mountain, the variety of foliage, and wildlife. Normally, you never step on snow and there is no climbing, only walking on easy trails. In case you wish to try higher mountains after this one, Kili is an excellent way to test yourself at altitude in a comfortable and warm environment, in order to learn how your body copes with 6,000 metres/19,000 feet. back to top

• Kilimanjaro / Mount Kenya / Safari:

  • We encourage men and women from around the world, of all ages to join us as an individual team member or with your own group , whether that is your spouse, partner, friends, sibling, clients, colleagues, etc. Most of our members join as individuals, our team dynamics work well, and we are able to build successful and safe groups of people that enjoy trekking, climbing, and safari-ing together.
  • Previous camping experience is beneficial to enjoying the trip, although not required.
  • It would be nice if you have some experience with foreign travel, although we are happy to advise and help you if this is your first time out of the country and for many of our members it is.
  • All of the work is done for you, such as cooking, carrying group equipment, setting up tents, etc. A porter will carry all of your personal items so you do not have to carry a heavy rucksack. Photo: Picture postcard view of Kilimanjaro during our Amboseli Safari. Another postcard view of Kilimanjaro in a flight over the summit. back to top

• Kilimanjaro or Mt. Kenya trek:

• It is not necessary to be in extremely good shape to enjoy these treks. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills with a few 20 minute breaks mixed in, then you can easily accomplish these treks.
  

• Mt. Kenya optional rock climb:

• Safari: For everyone who enjoys viewing wild game in the beautiful National Park, beneath Kilimanjaro. back to top