| Trekking through unknown territory can be very | | | | depending on the price and the knowledge of your |
| intimidating and often scary especially in Africa. For | | | | guide. You will have the option of going on a private |
| those more adventurous people, trekking in unknown | | | | tour, or on a group tour. There is also the choice of |
| areas can be exciting and much preferred over 4*4 | | | | what type of tour you wish to go on. For a more |
| tours. However, for trekkers who are beginners and | | | | rugged experience a camping trek may be ideal, |
| are not quite as daring as the adventurous trekkers, | | | | however a teahouse trek is also an option. |
| trekking tours can be an ideal choice. By going on | | | | Most companies offer camping treks, where they |
| trekking tours you will be able to experience nature | | | | provide the tents, mattresses, food, equipment and |
| safely, and often times rather comfortably. | | | | other necessary items for you. They will provide you |
| Trekking tours can range from just a day tour, to a | | | | with meals and drinks, and will also set up and clean |
| week long adventure. If you are in great physical | | | | up the campsite for you. Typically a crew of |
| condition, the week long tour may be ideal. | | | | trekkers will be ahead of you setting up the camp |
| Companies also offer high altitude tours, which may | | | | and preparing everything before you arrive to the |
| include rock climbing. When considering the option of | | | | site. |
| high altitude tours, you will not be able to do this | | | | If camping is not ideal due to weather conditions, |
| type of tour in just a day or two, as the tour will | | | | often a teahouse trek is offered. This is where you |
| need to include appropriate acclimatization days to | | | | are taken from teahouse to teahouse. A teahouse is |
| avoid altitude sickness, so these tours will only be | | | | considered a guesthouse, and can range in service |
| offered as a week long guided tour. | | | | depending on the area. In more rural areas the |
| Depending on the region, you will want to find out | | | | teahouse may be nothing more than a big room, |
| what time of the year is the best time for trekking | | | | whereas in more developed areas the teahouse may |
| tours. If you are planning on short trekking, most of | | | | have running water and a bed. |
| the months throughout the year are ideal. However, | | | | Your choice of trekking tours all depends on your |
| if you are trekking at high altitudes, some months | | | | style and your needs. Wherever you choose to go |
| may prove more dangerous than others as the | | | | for a trekking tour, always be sure that the |
| weather can be unpredictable, so check with the tour | | | | company you choose is well known and experienced |
| company for the ideal times to go trekking. | | | | in trekking tours. |
| The services provided by trekking tours can range, | | | | |