East Africa is made up of five countries which include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Although small on the world map, as the saying goes “small but beautiful” the East African Great Rift Valley and the Virunga Chain of 8 volcanic mountains including two active volcanoes offer world class mountaineering and hiking opportunities for adventure lovers.
With the help of Adventure expert guides, you will enjoy less technical mountain climbing not exceeding 6,000 meters above sea level. Tourists will need few specialist equipments for moderate to high altitude climbing as well as being physically fit to endure the demanding portions of trails that have been created to make peaks accessible on foot.
With most accessible moderate altitude climbing; it’s easier getting on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest freestanding mountain in Tanzania, Mt. Rwenzori and Mt. Elgon in Uganda, and the Virunga chain of 8 volcanic mountains.
Apart from mountain climbing, you can as well enjoy amazing tourist activities for an authentic African adventure such as mountain gorilla tracking, cultural walks, wildlife game viewing, nature walks whilst breathtaking clean air and beautiful sceneries of the mountains.
6 Days mount Kilimanjaro hiking safari taking you climbing highest peak Uhuru at 5,895 meters above sea level, you will pass through five vegetation zones.