Mountain hiking and trekking safaris in Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Mountain Rwenzori | Mountain Elgon | Mountain Kenya, Mountain Bisoko
Mountain hiking and trekking safaris in Africa.
Mountain hiking and trekking safaris in Africa allow you to hike some of the most exciting mountains in East Africa. The entire East Africa is made up of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Each of these countries is home to different mountains, allowing you to widen your safari and hiking experience.
Some of the most prominent mountains in East Africa include Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Rwenzori and Mount Elgon in Uganda, Mountain Kenya in Kenya, and Bisoko in Rwanda, among others.
Katland Safaris organises lifetime mountain hiking and trekking safaris in East Africa for travellers coming to Africa for mountain climbing adventures. The 6 East African countries offer some of the most exciting mountain adventures that you can never miss out on, the safari adventure enthusiasts. We arrange various packages for tourists to choose, ranging from 2days to 12 days hiking adventure safaris. These safaris can also be customized to include other wildlife destinations in East Africa.
BEST MOUNTAIN HIKING AND TREKKING DESTINATIONS IN EAST AFRICA.
Rwenzori Mountains
This is East Africa’s most adventurous hiking destination. Rwenzori is located along the Congo border in Western Uganda and rises to a height of 5109 meters above sea level, with Mountain Stanley as the highest point, with its peak Margaritah. Rwenzori is every year becoming an established African great mountaineering adventure destination offering the charm of ascending snow peaks and walking on equatorial glaciers that represent the highest and most intriguing source of the Nile.
Mountain Rwenzori has two sections, one in the DR Congo and the other in Uganda. The one in Uganda is the most popular one, and they can be accessed through Kasese, Bundibugyo, or Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The Rwenzori section in Uganda was reserved as the Rwenzori Mountains National Park in 1991 and was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Climbing Mountain Elgon
Mountain Elgon, located in Eastern Uganda, is an extinct volcano and one of Uganda`s oldest physical features that first erupted 24 million years ago. Mount Elgon is the 8th-highest peak on the African continent. Mount Elgon used to be the tallest one, exceeding Mountain Kilimanjaro, but because of the millions of erosion, its height has been reduced to its current height of 4321 m.
Climbing mountain Elgon exposes you and unveils a magnificent and uncluttered wideness without the summit-oriented approach common to many mountains. When climbing mountain Elgon, the ultimate goal is not the final ascent to the 4321 m Wagagai peak, but the descent into the vast 40kms caldera.
Besides the hiking adventure, mountain Elgon is home to tribes with exciting cultures to explore. These tribes include the Sabinyi and Bugisu. The mountains are also home to the marginalized Ndorobos, who are forced to dwell deep within the forest. The Bagisu people, also known as the Masaba, take mountain Elgon as the embodiment and safe ground of their Masaba and refer to the mountain by its name.
Mount Elgon is located at the border of Uganda and Kenya, and at 4,000 kms mountain Elgon has the largest volcanic base in the world, and it’s the largest volcanic mountain in East Africa.
Climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro:
Mountain Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano located in Tanzania. Mountain Kilimanjaro is the highest single free-standing mountain in the world, and the highest mountain with three volcanic peaks and that`s Shira, Mawenzi, and Kibo peaks.
Mountain Kilimanjaro offers some of the greatest and best climbing adventure opportunities in the whole world. Taking on Kilimanjaro gives you a great adventure opportunity for great outdoor camping. While climbing the mountain offers you beautiful scenery and spectacular landscapes.
Mountain Kilimanjaro has many adventures and exciting trekking routes, both descending and ascending: These routes include Machoma, Umbe, Shira, Lemosho, Mweka, and Marangu. Among all those routes, Machoma is the hardest but most popular route because of its complicated trek. It takes almost a week due to its steep volcanic.
Katland Safaris organizes exciting packages that will give you an opportunity to climb mountain Kilimanjaro.
Climbing mountain Kenya | Mountain hiking and trekking safaris in Africa.
Mount Kenya is the second-highest Mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the highest in Kenya. Mountain Kenya comprises three major peaks. These include Battand peak, standing at 5119 metres, the Nelion peak, standing at 5188 metres above sea level, and finally Lenna peak, standing at 4985 metres above sea level. Whichever peak you choose to take on, you will be rewarded with the greatest glacier views. Lenona peak, standing at 4985 metres, is the easiest peak to reach, and the Bartian peak summit is a very technical and hard-to-reach peak, but an adventurous one. Hiking mountain Kenya takes any days between 3 to 5 days, taking you through beautiful landscapes and fascinating mountain forests, wildlife up to the equatorial glaciers and snow.
Climbing Mountain Meru
Mount Meru is located to the west of Mountain Kilimanjaro. It’s a demand strata volcano that stands at 4562 metres above sea level, making it the 5th highest mountain in Africa. The best time to hike mountain Meru is during the dry season months of June to September and December to February. Mount Meru is the least visited Mountain in Africa and takes between 5 to 4 days.
Virunga volcano ranges:
The Virunga Mountain ranges are located along the northern border of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The volcanoes include Mountain Mgahinga, Sabinyo, and Muhavura Volcanoes in Uganda.
Mountain Sabinyo hiking
Mountain Sabinyo is located along the Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda borders. Mountain Sabinyo stands at an elevation of 3645 meters above sea level and is the oldest volcano.
Hiking to the peak of Mount Sabinyo takes about 4 hours, and it’s advisable that the hike starts in the morning. The Ugandan side of mountain Sabinyo is the best to do the hike, but advisable that all hiking tourists be fit for the adventure:
Mountain Muhavura hiking;
Mountain Muhavura stands at an elevation of 4127 metres above sea level. Mountain Muhavura is located along the border of Rwanda and Uganda. Mountain Muhavura is part of the three volcanoes that make up the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the other home for mountain gorillas.
Hiking mountain Gahinga
Mountain Gahinga is the smallest of the Virunga volcanoes with an elevation of 3474 metres above sea level. A hide through the bamboo-covered slopes. Hiking mountain Gahinga takes 4 hours, and advisable that the hike starts in the morning.
A hike through Mountain Gahinga will give you the greatest hiking sceneries but also an opportunity to see various primates like the golden monkey, and a variety of bird species. If luck is on our side, you might be lucky enough to meet mountain gorillas on your way.
Hiking mountain Bisoke:
Mountain Bisoke is located on the border of DR Congo and Rwanda, and in Volcanoes National Park, and it stands at an elevation of 3711 metres above sea level. The hike takes approximately 4 – 5 hours, and best to start the hiking adventure very early in the morning. Every hiking guest needs to be fit for the adventure. Hiking through the mountain Bisoke allows you to see a variety of wildlife while on the trail.
Hiking Tororo rock
Tororo rock is located in the eastern part of Uganda with approximately 238 kilometres from Kampala. Tororo rock stands at an elevation of elevation of 1800 metres above sea level. The rock has various tourist attractions, including various historical caves for storytelling with great local stories attached.
The Best time for mountain trekking and hiking adventures in East Africa
East African countries, most especially Uganda, have an equatorial climate. Taking on Mountain climbing adventures in any East African country is best done during the dry season between June to September and December to February. During these seasons, the trails are a bit dry, and the hikes are easy and accessible.
Because these Mountains stand very high above the sea level, hiking guests should expect a challenge to the top. You will experience drizzles and slippery grounds, and therefore we advise that hiking guests equip them solves with the right gear and matter for a successful hike
What to pack for your hiking Adventure in East Africa:
Hiking boats :
Comfortable hiking boots are a must-pack for any Hiking trip. They should be designed specifically to manoeuvre up hill. They should be comfortable and able to navigate soggy grounds while on your hiking trail. These hiking boots should be waterproof from rain and muddy grounds. They should be very comfortable in hot temperatures so as to protect your feet and be able to complete your hiking adventure with so much ease.
Comfortable clothes
You should carry silk clothes and those that dry very fast; they should be long-sleeved to protect you from thorny vegetation, sunburns, and insects.
The amount of clothes to pack depends on the number of days you are to spend on the Safari. In most cases, you are advised to pack clothes that will take you through the whole safari.
Rain jackets.
Because of different weather conditions in East Africa, it’s essential and a must to carry a rain jacket for your hiking adventure in East Africa. In destinations like Uganda, it can rain at any time, and chances of rain fending you off on the trail are high. It`s advisable that you carry a rain jacket that will protect your bags, you, and your equipment from Rain.
A simple backpack.
Carrying a simple backpack is a great idea for your safari. A backpack allows you to carry all your things for the trip. Simple backpacks are easier to carry and can be filled with lots of these:-
Sandals: When all the hiking and moving is done for the day, it’s advisable that you carry a pair of sandals. These sandals are used after taking a bath and for easy movement and relaxing around the camp before sleeping.
Pair of stockings; You need to carry pairs of stockings as you can`t put on shoes and walk long distances without stockings.
Sleeping bag and tent:
It’s advisable that you carry a sleeping bag and a camping tent for your mountain climbing or hiking adventure. Most of the hiking adventure is done outdoors with very few facilities offering building accommodation. Therefore, a sleeping bag in a comfortable camping tent is the shelter you have for a perfect night.
First aid kit:
Small and minor accidents are very common during hiking trips. Any minor accidents. A lot of joint dislocations of joints can happen at any time on the hiking trip. Your first aid kit should have all the essentials that you need for quick medical responses. It should have pills, bandages, painkillers, and medication for complications that arise because of high altitudes.
Gloves: Gloves are very important in regulating your temperature and also protect you from cuts and blisters during the hiking trip, and in case you don’t have any, you can buy some from Kampala before the trip starts.
Extra camera batteries and extra memory cards: Once the hiking starts, it will be very difficult for you to find any other batteries. It`s therefore advisable that you carry extra batteries for your cameras, carry power banks, and also memory cards. These will help you take the greatest pictures and memories of your hiking adventure.
Travelling with Katland Safaris | Mountain hiking and trekking safaris in Africa
Katland Safaris organizes the best gorilla and wildlife safaris in East Africa. When it comes to gorilla trekking, we will book your gorilla trekking permits for Uganda`s Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national park, and gorilla permits for Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Besides booking your gorilla permit, we will also put all other gorilla safari accessories, like transportation and accommodation, in one package to make your gorilla trekking safari a memorable adventure:
Your gorilla trekking safaris can be customized to meet your safari expectations, needs, and budget. The safari package can range from budget, mid-range, and luxury safaris.
Feel free to contact our team of excellent safari consultants to help you organize the best safari ever across Uganda
