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OF THE CONTINENT’S BEST HIKING MOUNTAIN RANGES By Daphine Mabhiza
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iking in the bests spots around Africa can be so fulfilling if chasing thrills is your thing. From contoured forestlands to rocky mountain outcrops, remote villages and sightings of rare wildlife and flora – Africa boasts a wealth of hiking spots that are sure to offer an adventure – and a workout - you will never forget. Whichever country you visit on this beautiful continent, the thrill of adventure married with magnificent encounters with nature’s wonders are an open invitation for exploration. Highlands are rife with rolling hills and breathtaking summits sure to give you a magnificent view of the lands beneath. If you are an avid hiker and adventure lover, check out our picks for top hiking territories across Africa.
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1. Mount Sabinyo, Uganda Mt Sabinyo is in the southern part of Uganda. An ancient inactive volcano with an incredible ecosystem of greenery, flora and fauna and rare mountain gorilla encounters, Mount Sabinyo avails daylong hikes that promise challenging steep rocky cliffs and breathtaking views of Uganda and Rwanda.
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