Mount Kenya Traverse (Chogoria to Sirimon)

Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak at 5,199m, is frequently cited by high-altitude trekkers as a more aesthetically diverse and rewarding objective than Kilimanjaro. The 'Chogoria to Sirimon' traverse is the definitive way to experience the mountain, crossing the massif from the dramatic eastern cliffs to the gentler western slopes. Unlike the popular Naro Moru route, which is faster but often considered less scenic, the Chogoria approach takes hikers through magnificent bamboo forests and along the rim of the Gorges Valley, where 300-meter drops lead down to the turquoise waters of Lake Michaelson. This route is strategically favored for its superior acclimatization profile, as the gradual gain from the east allows the body more time to adjust before the push to Point Lenana (4,985m), the mountain's highest trekking summit. While the true peaks of Batian and Nelion require technical rock climbing, Point Lenana offers a challenging but non-technical alpine experience for fit hikers. The region is notable for its unique Afro-alpine vegetation, including the endemic giant lobelias and groundsels that thrive in the 'summer every day, winter every night' climate of the equator.

The Wilderness Coast Walk is a remote, point-to-point coastal trek of roughly 100 km, linking the Merrica River trailhead in South East NSW (Nadgee Nature Reserve) to Mallacoota Inlet in Gippsland, Victoria (Croajingolong National Park). The route traverses expansive sand dunes, sandstone headlands, and coastal heathlands along the Tasman Sea, with optional extensions to Green Cape. Navigation relies on tidal windows and topographic cues, as much of the track is unmarked. The walk passes through critical habitats for species such as the White-bellied Sea Eagle. Permits are required from NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and Parks Victoria.