Here the call of the wild at Africa’s diverse wide open plains. With its boundless wealth of breathtaking mountains, vast deserts, tropical forests and diverse wildlife, Africa is one of the greatest trekking destinations in the world. Hikes in Africa offer the adventurous traveller a unique sense of exploration, hearkening back to a golden era of intrepid travel. Climbing Africa’s highest mountain, the mighty Kilimanjaro is undoubtedly one of the continent’s most popular and an all-time classic, but there are also a variety of other challenging peaks, lesser known ranges, highlands, gorges and canyons waiting to be explored on epic hikes in Africa. From the stunning Atlas Mountains of Morocco all the way down to Namibia’s striking Fish River Gorge and South Africa’s incredible Drakensberg Mountains and Table Mountains– here are our picks of the most amazing and adventurous hikes in Africa.

- Morocco, High Atlas Mountain: North Africa’s greatest mountain range where Toubkal National Park is a great place to hike. Visit villages and meet the Berber people who survive in these high mountains the same way they have for centuries.

-South Africa, Drakensberg Mountain & Blyde River Canyon: Drakensberg is the highest in South Africa where the Drakensberg Traverse is a 2-3 week trek that encompasses many of Drakensberg’s highest peaks including Thabana Ntlenyana. Blyde River Canyon boasts hiking trails winding along the river, each offering a unique view of the Blyde region. One the best day hikes is the Leopard Trail which takes you to the Three Rondavels.

- Egypt, Mount Sinai: popular with pilgrims and trekkers alike, climb its 2,285m mountain at night in order to reach the summit at sunrise to view the splendid mountains, beautiful valleys and sweeping dunes of the Sinai Peninsula.

-Ethiopia, Simien Mountains: are a vast mountain range with numerous summits above 4,000m (the tallest being Ras Dashen which at 4,543m, is Africa’s fourth largest mountain). Stunning scenery, gorges and streams and unique wildlife make for outstanding trekking.

-Kenya, Mount Kenya: with its highest peak, Batian, at 5,199m, Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa after neighbouring Kilimanjaro. Boasting the scenic beauty of forest, moorland and swathes of wilderness.

- Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro: a real challenge, feel on top of the world summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. This dormant volcano rises 19,308 ft (5,885m) from the ground, while it’s not technically challenging be prepared to feel the altitude.

- Uganda, Rwenzori Mountains: this World Heritage Site offers a chance to see nature at its best. You’ll trek pass high glaciers, a sweeping valley with nine lakes, and snow capped peaks lining the background.

Take time to savour the timeless and raw beauty of Africa and lookout for its distinctive wildlife or maybe incorporate some of Afirca’s amazing food and wine on your walking journey. Our range is inclusive of easy walks and strolls paired with luxury retreats through to challenging hikes and treks camping out in the mountains and can be tailored to your abilities and walking appetite when you choose to walk with Onlyluxe Travel.

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