Anouk Zijlma on About.com posted a terrific list of the Best Hikes and Treks in Africa.
… Africa’s most popular trekking destination is Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on the continent. Lesser known ranges like Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains offer an incredible array of snow-capped peaks right next to the equator.
Other fantastic hikes in Africa that don’t necessarily involve great heights include the Wild Coast (South Africa) and the Fish River Canyon (Namibia). …
Others on the list:
Mount Kenya
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
The Drakensberg, South Africa
Mount Meru, Tanzania
Mount Elgon, Uganda and Kenya
Mount Cameroon, Cameroon
Mulanje Mountain, Malawi
Click through for more information, links and recommended guides – About.com Best treks in Africa
Most foreign trekkers prefer to go with a guiding company to ensure their safety.
Mt. Stanley – Sylwia Duda/Creative Commons
Mulanje Mountain, Malawi – larger original – flickr – fffriendly
Compare this About.com list with our own Best Hikes in Africa

