What you should know about hiking safaris: Hiking safaris are most popular among adventurous tourists who like to challenge their bodies and also take risks, it’s the adrenaline rush thing for them.
But also, people that like exploring can take these hiking safaris, to explore the different things as per their curiosity.
Other people go on hiking safaris because they are able to or because the activity was part of their itinerary.
Well, whatever the reason for your indulgence in hiking we grant you; that you will have a time of your life. From the moment you get to know about the safari to the moment you take it and finish it.
Hiking safaris in the East African region are done in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The mountain usually hiked are: –
Mt. Kilimanjaro – in Tanzania
Mt Kenya – in Kenya
Mt Karismbi, Mt Bisoke, Mt Muhavura – in rwanda
Mt. Nyiragongo – in the democratic republic of Congo
Mt Rwenzori, Mt Elgon, Mt gahinga, Mt Muhavura – in uganda.
These mountains are hiked all year round but mostly during the dry seasons. Because the altitudes are not as cold and freezing.
Each hiking experience is unique, with a given level of difficulty or simplicity depending on the mountain. That’s why some hikes are one day others are two days others 10 days etc.
So, what are the things you should know about hiking safaris?
There are a lot of things about hiking safaris and am sure in this article we cannot exhaust them all. However, we can shed some light on them to help you prepare for your hiking experiences.
Hiking safaris are done by physically fit people. So, before you embark on this experience, prepare your body in the most possible way possible. The continuous hiking is strenuous and you can do it lightly. Plus, each mountain requires specific physical strength, so prepare according to the challenge you are going to face. The more physically prepared you are the better it will be for you to enjoy the hiking safari.
You need specific gear for the hiking safari; things like hiking boots, gloves, hoods, walking Sticks, etc find out from your tour operator or hiking guide about these things and have them ready when you for that hiking safari. The reason this gear is specific is because of what is involved in the hiking experience.
On top of specific gear, if your hiking experience is going to be more than 2 days, you will have to pack more stuff like eats, warmers, sleeping bags, etc. These are things you will need for the different pitstops during your hike.
The temperatures on the summit tops are usually in the negatives meaning it’s freezing up there, so you need to have a lot of warm clothing and gear to stay warm. There’s also known to be less oxygen up there so you should know how to preserve your oxygen when you get to the top.
Hiking experiences are not done alone, they are usually done in groups of three or more people mainly for safety reasons. Considering how risky hiking can get you need people who can support you or give you help when you need it. Plus, as the saying goes the more the merrier, it’s fun if you are more than one person.
Hiking is fun and exciting because of the different physical challenges you get to overcome. However, beyond that on hiking experiences, you get to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and views from a vantage point. You also encounter great features on the mountain like cladders, craters, etc.
Also, for people trying to refresh their lives, hiking can be an activity that recharges you and fills you afresh for life.
as stated, we cannot exhaust all there’s to know about the mountain hikes but this can give you a glimpse.
