From the glacier-capped Rwenzori Mountains on the Uganda-DR Congo border to the roof of Africa at Kilimanjaro, East Africa's high peaks offer serious multi-day trekking without technical climbing skill. We organise the full support crew - porters, cooks and certified mountain guides - for every route.
The Rwenzori Mountains, nicknamed the Mountains of the Moon, hold Africa's third-highest peak and some of its strangest vegetation zones - giant lobelias and groundsel at altitude, glaciers near the equator.
Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at 5,895 metres, requires no technical climbing gear but does demand fitness and a properly paced itinerary to manage altitude, which is where an experienced operator makes the real difference.
Multi-day routes through terrain few travelers ever see up close.
Summiting Africa's highest points is a serious, memorable accomplishment.
Afro-alpine vegetation zones found nowhere else on the continent.
Summit success comes down to pacing, altitude management and an experienced crew - all three are built into every climb we organise.
Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget.
No technical skill is required, but a good fitness base and months of preparation are strongly recommended for the summit attempt.
Success rates rise significantly on longer routes that allow better acclimatisation - we generally recommend at least 7 days on Kilimanjaro.
It's a different challenge - shorter in altitude gain but with more technical scrambling and consistently wet terrain.
