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Thru Hikes

  • Rim of Africa South Africa

    A long mountain traverse along South Africa's Cape Fold ranges, combining rugged ridgelines, remote camp sections, and expedition-style point-to-point progression.

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  • Otter Trail South Africa

    A compact but demanding coastal thru-hike on the Garden Route, ideal for summer-season hiking in South Africa's DJF window.

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  • Rwenzori Central Circuit Uganda

    A high-altitude loop through Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains with glacier views, boggy valleys, steep ladders, and hut-to-camp logistics that suit a 10-14 day expedition pace.

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  • Simien Mountains Traverse
    Simien Mountains Traverse

    A high-altitude traverse on Ethiopia's escarpments with dramatic viewpoints, wildlife sightings, and camp-based stages.

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  • Sinai Trail Egypt

    A long desert and mountain traverse in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that is most suitable in cooler winter months.

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  • Mulanje Massif Traverse
    Mulanje Massif Traverse

    A granite massif traverse in Malawi with steep climbs, open plateau walking, and hut-supported stages.

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  • Jbel Saghro Traverse Morocco
    Jbel Saghro Traverse Morocco

    A dry mountain traverse between Atlas gateways with broad volcanic plateaus and dramatic sandstone formations, practical in an 8-day leave window.

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  • Fish River Canyon Trail
    Fish River Canyon Trail

    A canyon-floor route in southern Namibia with hot, dry conditions and long days between support points.

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  • Congo Nile Trail Rwanda

    A Lake Kivu-side traverse through tea country, ridge villages, and rolling mountain profiles that can be completed on foot in about 10-12 days.

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  • M'Goun Traverse Morocco
    M'Goun Traverse Morocco

    A High Atlas traverse over M'Goun and linked valleys with straightforward village logistics and camp-to-gite flexibility.

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  • Drakensberg Grand Traverse
    Drakensberg Grand Traverse

    A high-elevation traverse along the escarpment between Sentinel Car Park and Bushman's Nek in South Africa and Lesotho.

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  • GR R2 Reunion Island
    GR R2 Reunion Island

    A volcanic island spine route crossing cirques and cloud forest, with hut-and-gite logistics that suit a focused 10-day thru-hike.

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  • Kilimanjaro Summit Route
    Kilimanjaro Summit Route

    A high-altitude summit itinerary on Mount Kilimanjaro, focused on acclimatization pacing, weather windows, and safe ascent strategy.

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  • Mount Kenya Circuit Trail
    Mount Kenya Circuit Trail

    A multi-day circuit around Mount Kenya linking alpine valleys, high passes, and hut/camp zones.

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