Hiking – A great way to experience Africa
No matter where you live in South Africa or how fit you are there is a trail close to your home town suited to your needs.
Hiking is the most popular outdoor sport probably how almost everyone can participate.
Hiking is a great way for families spend some of the best trails some time together outdoors while, has to offer the continent to explore. Hiking is a relatively inexpensive sport – have with comfortable shoes, are on half way there!
If you just started walking, you should add a hiking ClubFellow hikers are often a great source of information about the equipment and the best hiking trails. Also remember that the golden rule of hiking: hiking never alone! Experts suggest that groups of four are ideal.
If you serious hiking and are relatively fit, the Otter and Tsitsikamma trails in the Eastern Cape really nice. The Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal is a favorite among experienced hikers. Consult the Internet for detailed information about the nature of the routes, the difficulty and accommodation. The trail Rhebok in free State, the Limpopo Soutpansberg is also popular.
One of the most popular walks on the continent probably Fish River Canyon in Namibia. Does not provide beautiful views of the country by the inexperienced hikers attempt because of the rough terrain and challenging environment. The route stretches 90 km and completes normally for five days.
If you really want an adventurous hike also could Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The Marangu route is considered one of the best walks in the world. The walk stretches for 64 miles completed six days and is highest at an altitude of 5 896 m most will meet hikers in their lifetime. Hikers walk to participate should beware of altitude sickness.
