Tanzania

Tanzania is home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest free-standing mountain—and one of the most iconic trekking objectives on the planet. It’s a true adventure climb: multiple climate zones, big summit-day energy, and the payoff of standing on Africa’s roof with sunrise spilling over the plains.

And then there’s the “after-party”: safari. Pair your trek with a few days in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater to trade trekking poles for game drives, spotting lions, elephants, and huge herds in landscapes that look straight out of a documentary. It’s one of the rare trips where you can combine a major summit with world-class wildlife in a single journey.