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Africa

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Explore Africa

Annual treks to the continent's highest peak, Kilimanjaro, dominate attention when it comes to adventures in Africa - but there's much more to discover. Use this page to explore treks in Africa and adventure holidays across the continent!

Explore Africa

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Morocco Kilimanjaro

Experience an incredible North Adventure on this budget-friendly trek and summit the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains with a small team of WellChild supporters.
  • 4 nights from £250
Marrakech, Morocco

Mount Toubkal Trek

Experience an incredible North Adventure on this budget-friendly trek and summit the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains with a small team of WellChild supporters.

  • 4 days trekking
Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m above sea level, the highest point in Africa.
  • 7 nights from £2,085
Moshi, Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m above sea level, the highest point in Africa.

  • 7 days trekking
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Morocco

This North African country is fantastic for surfing, trekking and much more, including exploring the High Atlas mountains!

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Summit the highest peak in Morocco at 4167m, an achievable challenge for any fit hiker, experience Moroccan culture whilst climbing the highest peak in north Africa on a guided trekking adventure.
  • 7 nights from £599
Marrakech, Morocco

Climb Mount Toubkal

Summit the highest peak in Morocco at 4167m, an achievable challenge for any fit hiker, experience Moroccan culture whilst climbing the highest peak in north Africa on a guided trekking adventure.

  • 6 days trekking
Climb the highest and the second-highest peaks in North Africa, a magical place for some fantastic winter trekking, and experience them glistening with ice and crisp, cold mountain air.
  • 7 nights from £849
Marrakech, Morocco

Climb Mount Toubkal in Winter

Climb the highest and the second-highest peaks in North Africa, a magical place for some fantastic winter trekking, and experience them glistening with ice and crisp, cold mountain air.

  • 5 days trekking
An immersive exploration of the High Atlas mountain range over twelve days of guided hiking, summiting four 4000m peaks including Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa.
  • 14 nights from £899
Marrakech, Morocco

4000m Peaks of the High Atlas

An immersive exploration of the High Atlas mountain range over twelve days of guided hiking, summiting four 4000m peaks including Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa.

  • 13 days trekking
Experience an incredible North Adventure on this budget-friendly trek and summit the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains with a small team of WellChild supporters.
  • 4 nights from £250
Marrakech, Morocco

Mount Toubkal Trek

Experience an incredible North Adventure on this budget-friendly trek and summit the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains with a small team of WellChild supporters.

  • 4 days trekking
Take a steady route into the mountains to experience the culture, interact with the locals, acclimatise and learn from your expert guides as you summit the highest peak, Mount Toubkal.
  • 7 nights from £790
Imlil, Morocco

Morocco High Atlas Mountains Trek

Take a steady route into the mountains to experience the culture, interact with the locals, acclimatise and learn from your expert guides as you summit the highest peak, Mount Toubkal.

  • 6 days trekking

Kilimanjaro

Discover treks to the summit of the highest mountain in Africa!

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Follow the popular Machame Route to the summit of Kilimanjaro, offering a great success rate, with good acclimatisation and a great guide-to-client ratio to maximise chances of success.
  • 8 nights from £2,449
Makao Mapya, Tanzania

The Machame Route

Follow the popular Machame Route to the summit of Kilimanjaro, offering a great success rate, with good acclimatisation and a great guide-to-client ratio to maximise chances of success.

  • 7 days trekking
Take a wilder route up Kilimanjaro, avoiding many of the crowds. Chance to embrace the spectacular natural beauty whilst still maximising acclimatisation and summit success on a fully guided trek.
  • 9 nights from £2,699
Makao Mapya, Tanzania

The Lemosho Route

Take a wilder route up Kilimanjaro, avoiding many of the crowds. Chance to embrace the spectacular natural beauty whilst still maximising acclimatisation and summit success on a fully guided trek.

  • 8 days trekking
Take the original route to the summit of Kilimajaro. The most popular route, with the advantage of dorm-style accommodation en route to offer a more comfortable experience.
  • 7 nights from £1,999
Makao Mapya, Tanzania

The Marangu Route

Take the original route to the summit of Kilimajaro. The most popular route, with the advantage of dorm-style accommodation en route to offer a more comfortable experience.

  • 6 days trekking
Take a walk on the wild side, the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north, skip the crowds and take a tranquil, beautiful route to the summit, rich in African wilderness experiences.
  • 8 nights from £2,449
Makao Mapya, Tanzania

The Rongai Route

Take a walk on the wild side, the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north, skip the crowds and take a tranquil, beautiful route to the summit, rich in African wilderness experiences.

  • 7 days trekking
Avoid the crowded southern routes, maximising chances of a successful summit bid, following the Northern Circuit route to the top of Kilimanjaro, on a fully supported, guided trek.
  • 10 nights from £2,999
Makao Mapya, Tanzania

The Northern Circuit

Avoid the crowded southern routes, maximising chances of a successful summit bid, following the Northern Circuit route to the top of Kilimanjaro, on a fully supported, guided trek.

  • 9 days trekking
Climb the spectacular Mount Meru, second highest peak in Tanzania. Benefit from accommodation in huts, a high guide to client ratio and full support including an armed ranger.
  • 4 nights from £1,099
Makao Mapya, Tanzania

Climb Mount Meru

Climb the spectacular Mount Meru, second highest peak in Tanzania. Benefit from accommodation in huts, a high guide to client ratio and full support including an armed ranger.

  • 3 days trekking
Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m above sea level, the highest point in Africa.
  • 7 nights from £2,085
Moshi, Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m above sea level, the highest point in Africa.

  • 7 days trekking
Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m - the highest point in Africa - over a shorter 6 day trek.
  • 7 nights from £1,885
Moshi, Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Face up to majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, trekking from the savannah heat to the frozen summit at 5,895m - the highest point in Africa - over a shorter 6 day trek.

  • 6 days trekking