Hiking experiences

Is there a better way to get a feel for a new destination than exploring on foot? We think not! Walking (or hiking) offers the chance to venture off the beaten track and enjoy sights the likes of which you might not normally see. From trekking along the Inca Trail towards Peru’s Machu Picchu to wandering beneath the spires of Torres del Paine, roaming between Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains or hiking up the iconic Table Mountain, the adventure never stops when you’ve laced up your boots and left the crowds behind.

Take a trip to Hell's Gate National Park

Hell's Gate may sound ominous but this other-worldly place makes for an adventurous and epic safari. Named after the gas plumes and bubbling hot springs, a trip here can include hiking into the highlands to see the bearded vulture in full flight or rock climbing towering cliff faces (adrenaline junkies, we're looking at you) and simply marvelling at your steamy, volcanic surrounds. Despite its name, Hell's Gate also has plenty of grassy plains and the game viewing is fantastic. Spot herds of buffalo, zebra and Thomson's gazelle, gangly giraffe chomping on leaves and cheetah sniffing the air for lunch.