East Africa presents a trekker's dreamland of stunning mountains

Famed as the home of the breathtaking Rift Valley, which runs through 12 countries, East Africa presents boundless opportunities for mountain trekking and highland climbing. From gentle hill walks in Kenya's Ngong Hills or endurance trials on Mount Kenya, to hiking the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa offers rocky summits, mountain forests, and pristine jungles.

Thanks to the endless trails, mountains, and volcanoes dotting the region, East Africa is one of the best places on earth to enjoy incredible hikes. Its soaring hills and mountains with accessible summits, snaking forest trails, and flatland Savannah have made it the home of trekking experiences to suit most time-frames and fitness levels.

Roughly 68 kilometers from Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa's highest mountain, is the 4,565-meter Mount Meru. Located in the Arusha National Park, Meru is widely considered to be an excellent alternative to its bigger neighbor.