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Who's Afraid of Trekking in Africa?

Trekking through unknown territory cantrekking.
be very intimidating and often scaryThe services provided by trekking tours
especially in Africa. For those morecan range, depending on the price and
adventurous people, trekking in unknownthe knowledge of your guide. You will
areas can be exciting and much preferredhave the option of going on a private
over 4*4 tours. However, for trekkerstour, or on a group tour. There is also
who are beginners and are not quite asthe choice of what type of tour you wish
daring as the adventurous trekkers,to go on. For a more rugged experience a
trekking tours can be an ideal choice.camping trek may be ideal, however a
By going on trekking tours you will beteahouse trek is also an option.
able to experience nature safely, andMost companies offer camping treks,
often times rather comfortably.where they provide the tents,
Trekking tours can range from just a daymattresses, food, equipment and other
tour, to a week long adventure. If younecessary items for you. They will
are in great physical condition, theprovide you with meals and drinks, and
week long tour may be ideal. Companieswill also set up and clean up the
also offer high altitude tours, whichcampsite for you. Typically a crew of
may include rock climbing. Whentrekkers will be ahead of you setting up
considering the option of high altitudethe camp and preparing everything before
tours, you will not be able to do thisyou arrive to the site.
type of tour in just a day or two, asIf camping is not ideal due to weather
the tour will need to includeconditions, often a teahouse trek is
appropriate acclimatization days tooffered. This is where you are taken
avoid altitude sickness, so these toursfrom teahouse to teahouse. A teahouse is
will only be offered as a week longconsidered a guesthouse, and can range
guided tour.in service depending on the area. In
Depending on the region, you will wantmore rural areas the teahouse may be
to find out what time of the year is thenothing more than a big room, whereas in
best time for trekking tours. If you aremore developed areas the teahouse may
planning on short trekking, most of thehave running water and a bed.
months throughout the year are ideal.Your choice of trekking tours all
However, if you are trekking at highdepends on your style and your needs.
altitudes, some months may prove moreWherever you choose to go for a trekking
dangerous than others as the weather cantour, always be sure that the company
be unpredictable, so check with the touryou choose is well known and experienced
company for the ideal times to goin trekking tours.



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