10th February 2012

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Challenging peaks can be found from Morocco’s Atlas Mountains all the way down to South Africa’s Drakensberg. Africa’s most popular trekking destination is Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on the continent. Lesser known ranges like Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains offer an incredible array of snow-capped peaks right next to the equator.

kilimanjaro mountain from shiwa pictures

All of Africa’s highest mountains are possible to hike without special equipment. However you must have a trained mountain guide with you, these treks are no walk in the park. And the animals you may encounter are definitely wild.

Mount Mulanje in Southern Malawi is the first mountain I hiked as a young child. Nothing quite like the feeling of achievement when you reach that cozy mountain hut at the end of a hard day of walking.

Other fantastic hikes in Africa that don’t necessarily involve great heights include the Wild Coast (South Africa) and the Fish River Canyon (Namibia).

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