The Best Guides
Only the very best mountain guides, chosen for local knowledge, judgement and a genuine feel for the peaks.
Hiking & Climbing ·
Africa & beyond
Africa & beyond
African Hiking Adventures
Summit the great peaks of Africa and beyond, guided by only the very best.
7
African peaks & ranges
3
Continents trekked
Best
Mountain guides & equipment
The Experience
Climb the great mountains of Africa
Secret Destinations has many years of experience hiking and climbing the great mountains of the Western Cape and further afield on the African continent. Using this wealth of experience, we put together a number of scheduled adventure trips
every year.
We also tailor-make special trips for our clients’ specific needs, taking care of every last detail of the arrangements to ensure that your African hiking adventure runs smoothly and delivers that bucket-list experience.
Secret Destinations uses only the very best mountain guides and equipment to ensure your personal safety and comfort, so you can focus on the summit and the views.
On the trail, high above the clouds
Why Trek With Us
Every last detail,
Every last detail,
taken care of
Every Detail Arranged
We take care of the permits, logistics, porters and transfers, so all you carry is a day pack and your camera.
Safety & Comfort
The best equipment and careful pacing for acclimatisation, so you reach the top safely and enjoy the journey.
Where We Trek
Some of our favourite peaks
Our best-loved African destinations, from a Cape weekend to the roof of the continent. Pick a peak to see more.
Peak 01
The Cedarberg
2,027 m
South Africa
Western Cape, South Africa, red-rock wilderness within reach of Cape Town.
Peak 02
The Drakensberg
3,482 m
South Africa
South Africa, the great basalt escarpment
of the Berg.
Peak 03
Mount Kenya
5,199 m
Kenya
Kenya, a technical, beautiful alternative to
its famous neighbour.
Peak 04
Kilimanjaro
5,895 m
Tanzania
Tanzania, the highest peak in Africa and the ultimate bucket-list summit.
Peak 05
Mount Cameroon
4,040 m
Cameroon
Cameroon, West Africa’s highest peak, rising straight from the sea.
Peak 06
Mountains of the Moon
5,109 m
Uganda
The Rwenzori, Uganda, mist, glaciers
and otherworldly vegetation.
Peak 07
Mount Mulanje
3,002 m
Malawi
Malawi, a granite massif of soaring peaks
and plunging valleys.
Good To Know
Trekking further afield
Beyond Africa, we also organise expeditions to some of the world’s greatest ranges. To date we have hiked and climbed:
Typically includes
The Himalayas, Nepal
The Andes, Peru
The Alps, Europe
Tailor-made: tell us the mountain you dream of standing on, and we’ll build the trip around your group, your ability and your dates, taking care of every last detail.
Scheduled & Tailor-Made
Stand on top of Africa
Join a scheduled trek or let us tailor-make an expedition for your group. Tell us the peak and your dates, and we’ll take
care of the rest.