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Gap year adventure Africa - MountainMountain

 

We have several mountaineers in our team and it is entirely by design that we run so many mountain expeditions. We also pride ourselves on a summit success rate that is rare to find in our industry and stands at over 90% for the hundreds of adventurers who have trekked with us.

 

We have noticed that most brochures describe the glistening peak of Kilimanjaro and wax lyrical about the stunning scenery, breathtaking vistas and cheerful superhuman porters.

 

 

 

They often fail to mention the sweat and tears that go into successfully trekking to the summits of Kili, Mt Kenya and Mt Meru. It is an outstanding achievement to even start one of these treks and not to be entered into lightly.

 

This said, the rewards are incredible and we will not even try to describe the extraordinary sense of achievement that comes from standing on the summit watching the sunrise over Africa (or in some cases to the end of your nose depending on weather conditions).

 

Our formula for success relies on professional guides, well paid porters and quite simply, we take longer and go slower.

 

 

 

Gap year adventure Africa - Mountain Add A Mountain Adventure

 

Mount Kenya - 6 Nights /7 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mt Kenya
Challenge yourself to climb Kenya’s highest peak and experience the exhilaration of trekking the second highest mountain in Africa. As the highest mountain in Kenya at 4985 meters and second only to Kilimanjaro in Africa, this is an amazing 5 day trek.

 

Highlights

 

  • Enjoy the stunning views of Kenya's Rift Valley.
  • Experience the physical and mental challenge of trekking Kenya's highest mountain.
  • Unquestionably some of the best trekking in Africa.
  • 2 nights in a comfortable Kenyan Lodge before and after the climb.

 

 


 

Kilimanjaro - 8 Nights /9 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing volcano in the world and the tallest mountain in Africa. At an altitude of 5895 metres it presents a formidable challenge to all who attempt to climb it.

 

Highlights

 

  • 7-day trek provides an extremely fulfilling personal challenge for all ages.
  • An opportunity to escape normal life and experience one of the wonders of the world.
  • 2 complimentary nights in Camp Mbokomu before and after trek to both prepare and to celebrate (applicable to trekkers transfering from other camps)
  • Optional 3 day Big Game Safari to some of the best parks in East Africa, with professional drivers & guides.

 


 

Mt Meru - 5 Nights /6 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mount Meru

Mt Meru may not be the highest mountain in Africa but it is renowned as one of the toughest treks and is one of Africa’s highest and most beautiful volcanoes. The Mountain itself is a stunning feature of the Tanzania landscape and stands tall above the town of Arusha and the Arusha National Park.

 

Highlights

 

  • Challenging 4-day trek on one of Africa’s most beautiful volcano’s.
  • 3 mountain nights camping at altitude under the stars
  • Summit at dawn to watch sunrise over Kilimanjaro and Tanzania
  • 2 complimentary nights in Camp Mbokomu before and after trek to both prepare and to celebrate (applicable to trekkers transfering from other camps)

 


 

Mount Kinabalu - 1 Night /2 Days

 

Add a Gap Year Adventure - Mt Kinabalu
Mt Kinabalu is the highest peak in South East Asia at 4096m. The climb itself passes through five different temperate zones from a dense rainforest to a barren alpine landscape. The mountain is part of the Mt Kinabalu National Park which is a World Heritage sight and a very popular tourist attraction.

 

Highlights

 

  • Experience the physical and mental challenge of trekking the highest peak in South East Asia
  • Part of the Mt Kinabalu National Park World Heritage Site
  • Amazing Sun Rise & Sun Set views

 

 


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