African Mountain Adventures

Whether it’s Africa’s Highest Peak, Kilimanjaro, the totally scenic Mount Kenya, or the otherworldly Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda, we love to organize these big adventures. We offer Private Climbs, or Group trips with many different specifications through our trusted mountain partners on the ground and we typically organise a Safari post-climb. Time to relax the legs and enjoy celebrations in the after your trek or climb.

Why Journey to Africa for your Mountain Adventures?

Georgie here, Kenyan born and raised and living on the foothills of Mt Kenya. I am an avid hiker myself, and climbed Mt Kenya at aged 12. That gave me the hiking bug! I also spent 2 years in Canada, hiking and trekking my way around British Columbia and the Rockies. Since joining Journey to Africa, I have taken it upon myself to bring some more adventurous itineraries to the mix for our more active guests, many of which have included a summit of Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and sometimes both!

Trekking and climbing in East Africa is a big undertaking, and our Mountain Parters we use are some of the best operators in East Africa. We use African Ascents, and Summits Africa. We know the owners, the managers and importantly, we know how well porters and teams are looked after and we know their safety standards.

How fit do you need to be for Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya?

You need to be in good fitness fore both mountains. Whilst porters carry the large bags, leaving you with your daypack, it’s the altitude that makes these treks more challenging, rather than the terrain itself. We have some great training programs and tips from past clients to help you get ready. Any hiking and higher altitude training you can do in the year leading up is a huge asset, but in general, the ‘pole pole’ nature of the climbs