Adventures
Big Mountains & Expeditions
Take the challenge of a lifetime, an extraordinary, unique adventure few others have experienced. Climb big alpine peaks such as Mt Kenya, Spitskop, Namibia or Rwenzori and many other unforgettable adventures and expeditions
Big Sky Adventures can plan, organise, facilitate and guide you safely through your dream adventure. We are Africa based and our scope is limited to what Africa offers. We cover what our continent offers, something that is unique and different. An adventure to a big remote mountain in Africa that some people may have never heard of. Some of the trips we have taken clients on are as follows:
Spitzkoppe
This huge granite batholith is in the middle of the Namibian desert, 700m high with one tiny summit where you will be standing. The trip will include all transport, camping accommodation and unique African campfire catering. The climb requires a multi-pitch trad climb and a lot of technical scrambling. There is a lot of other fantastic quality climbing in the area as well as unique sightseeing. The Kalahari desert has unique rock formations, strange trees knarled from centuries of harsh conditions, and paintings on rocks from bushmen who once lived there many years ago. At the end of each day, we relax to watch the painted sunsets setting the granite spires aglow with rich colours. Then shortly thereafter as you enjoy a meal cooked African style on fire, the inky black sky displays a show of stars you would never believe was possible.
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is an incredible experience in a unique setting. Alpine climbing with forests way below, through the clouds to the coveted summit of Batian and Nelion. A technical multi-pitch trad climb with some snow and ice climbing is required. This adventure will start with a training program and lots of preparation. We will provide everything you need, you just have to be there and enjoy the experience. In the foothills through forests with buffalo and elephants. Into the alpine zone approaching and over 5000m, we will pick our way between sheer impassable-looking ice falls, precipices and spires. We may be alone on the whole mountain except for the soaring raptors and the occasional elusive leopard. We will experience swirling mists opening up majestic spires and closing them to us like curtains. The elation of summiting Africa’s greatest technical peak.
Simien Mountains Ethiopia
Experience a vastly different world, with a unique culture, dramatic huge mountains and strange animals and plants. Join us on an adventure where we walk deep into the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia to climb the peaks of Ras Dashen and Buat. We trek for 8 days, staying at fixed camps where we will sleep in tents. The non-technical expedition lasting 12 days will cover many fascinating aspects of Ethiopia, a country full of wonders, her people, history, culture, food and religion. We have our luggage transported for us to the night camps via mule, and you just carry a day pack.
