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Tailor-made holidays, extraordinary characters.

When Alfred Kuoni founded his company in 1906, he knew that great travel experiences weren’t just about the sights, but the people you meet and the stories you bring home.

Like Alfred’s first tours, authentic experience sits at the heart of all our tailor-made holidays. Our travel experts will connect you with the local guides, wildlife experts, community leaders and a multitude of others, across Africa and Asia, who will enrich your holiday and make it unique.

These suggested itineraries have been crafted as inspiration and all come with a little something off to help ignite your next adventure.

Start planning your holiday today. Book by 13 February. For our full selection of savings see alfredand.co.uk/offers.

East Africa

East Africa’s epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and pristine beaches will capture your imagination and refuse to let you go.

Close your eyes and you can almost hear the intermittent roar of hot-air balloon burners as you drift over the plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the rhythmic whoosh of the Indian Ocean as it laps on the white sands of Zanzibar and the rasping call of leopards as they defend their territory across the Serengeti.

It’s not just the animal superstars and jaw-dropping savannahs that will lure you here, it’s also the big-hearted people you’ll meet along the way. Your Rwandan porter patiently steering you through dense rainforest towards endangered mountain gorillas or Nairobi’s entrepreneurial grandmas who care for their extended families through sustainable pig farming.

Add tented camps, conservancy eco-lodges and beach hideaways into the mix and your ‘pinch me I’m dreaming’ holiday will be complete.

Enjoy a picnic in the Ngorongoro Crater by Philip Chami, Tanzania safari guide

“One of the best experiences at Ngorongoro is a picnic in the 600-metre-deep crater floor. Enveloped by landscape formed over 2 million years ago you could encounter endangered black rhinos, one of the five prides of resident lion and witness spectacular hippo sightings down by the water while you eat alfresco.”

“Samburu National Reserve is home to animals you won’t find anywhere else in Kenya. Your guide will help you spot these rare species, pointing out the blue-tinged Somali ostriches, Grevy’s zebras and if you’re lucky, the long-necked gerenuk, a type of gazelle that stands on its hind legs to snag leaves from the trees.”

Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Best value East Africa all-rounder

11-DAY SMALL GROUP TOUR

Nairobi - Great Rift Valley Lakes - Maasai Mara - ArushaLake Manyara - The Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Kenya and Tanzania’s top national parks for an all-encompassing small group safari. This trip is packed with iconic East African moments, from bumping across the Maasai Mara in search of prowling lions and lofty giraffes to exploring the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater and discovering hippos and birdlife around the waterside grasses of Lake Manyara. Along the way, you’ll stay at tented camps and be humbled at the sight of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

Prices from £4750 per person

Save up to £1050 per couple for departures on 2 May 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow. Including 5 nights in Zanzibar, prices from £5495 per person.

Cheetah Safari

Best for beginners

8-DAY SMALL GROUP TOUR

Nairobi - Samburu - Aberdares - Great Rift Valley Lakes - Maasai Mara

Discover Kenya on our most popular small group tour. See spectacular and diverse scenery, from mist-covered forests and towering waterfalls to acacia trees and endless savannahs. The wildlife itself is equally varied, keep your eyes peeled for big cats roaming the Maasai Mara, rich birdlife flocking to Lake Nakuru, and Samburu ’s lesser-known ‘Special Five’. Relax around moonlit campfires and fall asleep to the nocturnal calls of the wild.

Prices from £3095 per person

Save up to £640 per couple for departures on 5 June 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow. Including 5 nights in Mombasa, prices from £3695 per person.

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Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Rwanda

Paul Doig, Alfred& Africa travel expert

“We’re perched on an escarpment overlooking the Tarangire River and vast plains where you can see huge herds of elephant trundling past the baobabs. Each stilted tent is east facing so you can take in the golden sunrise and have outdoor bathtubs so you can soak underneath the stars.”

Governors’ Safari

Best for romantic adventure

7-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Nairobi - Great Rift Valley Lakes - Maasai Mara

Short and sweet, this classic 7-day safari certainly packs a punch. Explore two of the Great Rift Valley lakes, a haven for colourful birdlife and endangered black rhino. Then fly across rolling plains to the original camp of the colonial governors, in the world-famous Maasai Mara, realm of the most spectacular wildlife. Join game drives to spot the sought-after Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo and sip sundowners on the banks of the Mara River.

Prices from £3495 per person Save up to £1000 per couple on selected departures in April and May 2023. Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow. Including 5 nights in Zanzibar, prices from £4495 per person.

Scour for Big Cats in the Maasai Mara by Jonathan and Angela Scott, wildlife photographers and documentary makers known for BBC’s Big Cat Diary.

“The Maasai Mara is like the Lion King on steroids with open plains allowing you to spot big cats from miles away. We’ve followed the wildlife around Governors’ Camp for over 40 years and while you’re never promised sightings, you’d be unlucky not to see big cats during your stay. The camp’s experienced guides are always listening out for sightings on the bush telegraph.”

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Get up close to Rwanda’s

Tanzania’s Great Migration

Best for a special occasion

9-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Arusha - Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater - The Serengeti

This is more than just a safari. Visit Tarangire, known for its vast population of African elephants but also home to herds of zebra, impala and rare oryx. You might also spot the park’s tree-climbing lions! Other optional adventures include descending into the ancient volcanic amphitheatre of Ngorongoro Crater, meeting a Maasai chief or visiting the Shanga enterprise.

Prices from £6995 per person

Save up to £1650 per couple on seleced dates in June 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow. Including 5 nights in Zanzibar, prices from £7995 per person.

Majestic Rwanda

Best for nature

“After about two hours of trekking, everyone fell silent as we watched a female gorilla sitting in a clearing with a three-month old baby in her arms. Then her family revealed themselves, a silverback and lots more cheeky youngsters climbing trees. It was an incredible feeling; one I can hardly describe.”

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8-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Kigali - Nyungwe - Lake Kivu - Volcanoes

National Park

See the heart of Rwanda on this ‘once in a lifetime’ trip through the country’s cloud-capped rainforests, pine-fringed beaches and soaring peaks. Seek out the country’s infamous chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park and trek with some of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. You’ll also get to explore Rwandan culture and history and relax on the eastern shores of Lake Kivu.

Prices from £6195 per person

Save up to £700 per couple on selected departures from March to May 2023.

Flights based on RwandaAir from Heathrow.

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mountain gorillas by Vicki Bramley, Sales Manager for Alfred&

Enjoy show stopping views from lofty Mpingo Ridge by Camp Manager, Rebecca Phillips

South Africa

Botswana Zimbabwe Mozambique Namibia

Southern Africa

There’s no wonder southern Africa stands at the top of countless bucket lists. While some dream of South Africa’s seductive viniculture, others long to see Botswana’s unrivalled wildlife and exclusive camps.

Hop over to Zimbabwe to experience Victoria Falls and its hair raising 100-metre drops, while up close walking safaris in huge national parks are some of the most sought-after on the continent. Then there’s Namibia, like nowhere else with haunting landscapes and a sea of sand dunes that appear to drop off the edge of the world.

The people that make these extraordinary experiences possible will provide the stories you tell when you return home. Paddling through the sparkling Okavango Delta brought to life by your local naturalist or discovering Stellenbosch on two wheels with a cycle guide that knows his wines as well as the roads. Let us help you make sense of Southern Africa’s scope and splendour.

“Kids’-focused safaris are a firm favourite at our safari lodge as each family has a ranger and vehicle all to themselves. Equipped with backpacks and compasses, children happily collect dung samples while learning animal names in Xhosa, excitedly bringing back to camp tales of their encounters.”

Sipping and cycling through the Cape Winelands by Quintin Smith, founder of Bikes ‘n Wines

“We carefully handpick the estates with exclusive access you’d never be able to get if you were to rent a bike and try to do it yourself. We encourage you to stop and smell the roses quite literally and to dip your toes in the dams, in between cellar tours, tastings and gourmet picnics of course. ”

South Africa Family Adventure Self-Drive Best for families

13-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Cape Town - Hermanus and Gansbaai - Plettenberg Bay - Eastern Cape Game Reserves

A road trip across the Cape region offers all-round family fun. Explore unspoiled landscapes on the Garden Route and see incredible wildlife, from whales and rescued big cats to curious penguins and other creatures. Spot them from boat trips, on safari and at the edges of wide, sweeping beaches. There’s always something exciting and educational to see and most importantly, its hassle free.

Prices from £3750 per person for a family of four Save up to £720 per family of four on selected dates in August 2023.

Flights based on Emirates from Heathrow.

Cape Town and the Winelands Best for foodies

8-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Cape Town - Winelands

Uncover buzzing Cape Town. Soak up the creative local lifestyle thriving under iconic Table Mountain and a dramatic seaboard that’ll keep you thoroughly entertained. Make for the rolling hills of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch accessing our favoured private estates on a cycling route through the vines. Cue never-ending mountain views and outstanding wine to match.

Prices from £1750 per person

Save up to £600 per couple on selected departures in May and June 2023.

Flights based on Turkish Airlines from Gatwick. Including 5 nights all-inclusive in Mauritius, prices from £2995 per person.

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Kid-focused safari by Rozelle de Wet, Adventure Centre, Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge

Walking safaris at Kariega Game Reserve by Wayne Howarth, Head Safari Guide.

“Taking a bush walk gives you the opportunity to immerse your senses and take a closer look at the local flora and fauna. Guest love inspecting paw prints and tiny fascinating creatures like the dung beetle that helps maintain Kariega’s five different ecosystems.”

Safari and the City

Best for first-timers

8-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Cape Town - Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Tick off two of South Africa’s most popular destinations. Explore cosmopolitan Cape Town enjoying a world-renowned culinary scene at unbelievable value and its rich culture and history. For contrast, head to the Eastern Cape for a Big Five safari with a difference. Think bush walks into the fynbos and sundowners on a river cruise.

Prices from £2350 per person

Save up to £675 per couple on selected departures in May to June 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow. Including 5 nights all-inclusive in Mauritius, prices from £3495 per person.

Icons of Southern Africa Best for bucket listers

13-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Cape Town - Panorama Route - Greater Kruger Game Reserves - Victoria Falls

Sweep through southern Africa’s most coveted landscapes from Cape Town to Victoria Falls. There’s enough bucket list adventure to satisfy every whim; hiking up Table Mountain, road trips through Blyde River Canyon’s geographical drama and watching wild animals of the Kruger National Park. The grand finale? Experiencing Victoria Falls up close.

Prices from £5295 per person

Save up to £480 per couple. Includes upgrade to Palm River Hotel, Victoria Falls on selected departures in May and June 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow.

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Come face to face with ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ by Francis Nyabadza, guide in Zimbabwe

“Listen closely and you can hear your teaspoon tinkle in your cup as the vibrations reach you even at your hotel. Then, there’s the spray, which rises high into the air like plumes of smoke. When you come face to face with mighty Victoria Falls, you really do appreciate its power.”

“A mokoro trip where you’re ‘poled’ like a gondola through the water-lilied waterways in a dugout canoe passing elephants and crocodiles, is an Okavango Delta highlight. It’s a very peaceful way to explore the channels and watching the sun setting over the water is one of my favourite sights.”

Botswana and Victoria Falls

Best for knockout scenery

11-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Okavango Delta - Moremi Game Reserve - Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls

Pairing Botswana’s best with the almighty Victoria Falls is a no brainer. Watch staggering herds of elephant wade through the Chobe’s floodplains, canoe through the shimmering water of the Okavango Delta and witness wild dogs hunting amongst the Moremi’s spellbinding scenery. In between game drives and sunset cruises, scenic flights whisk you between some of the region’s most compelling reserves before a life-changing Victoria Falls encounter.

Prices from £6995 per person

Save up to £3100 per couple on selected departures in April 2023. Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow.

“The Elephant Express takes guests to the remoter regions of Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest national park. You might come across lion or cheetah who use the raised track as vantage points to scout for prey. Breezing over the plains in this open-sided railcar feels like no ordinary transfer.”

“Learn about big cat conservation at the AfriCat Carnivore Care Centre, which is home to a few rescued cheetahs that unfortunately cannot be rehabilitated into the wild. They’re ambassadors for the species and live peacefully in huge enclosures on the Okonjima Reserve.”

Essential Zimbabwe Best for thrill-seekers

8-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park

Whether it’s coming eye-to-eye with an elephant in Hwange National Park, feeling the spray of Vic Falls or flying through a gorge on a white-knuckle swing, a trip to Zimbabwe offers an enticing mix of untamed safari encounters and unique adventure. Experiences here not only offer unexpected wildlife viewings but deeper connections with the local life.

Prices from £3995 per person

Save up to £930 per couple. Includes upgrade to Palm River Hotel, Victoria Falls, on selected departures in November 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow.

Essential Namibia

Best for the road less travelled

10-DAY SELF-DRIVE OR GUIDED TOUR

Windhoek - Namib Desert & Sossusvlei - SwakopmundDamaraland - Etosha - Okonjima

Discover Namibia’s natural wonders on this self-drive or guided adventure. You’ll tour the country’s diverse highlights, from Sossusvlei’s towering blood-orange dunes nestled in the Namib Desert to the seaside haunt of Swakopmund. Spot a kaleidoscope of animals around Etosha’s lush waterholes and track leopards in Okonjima, a wildlife conservation hub.

Prices from £3175 per person

Save up to £230 per couple on selected departures in June 2023. Guided option from £4995 per person.

Flights based on Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow.

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Safari on the Elephant Express by Mark Butcher, Managing Director of Imvelo Safari Lodges

Tristan Boehme, Okonjima Nature Reserve.

On safari in the Okavango Delta by Keitumetse ‘KT’ Mogale, guide at Camp Okavango

Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise by Bhanu Jodha, cultural guide in Agra

“Every day, the Taj Mahal will see on average 15,000 people. A visit at dawn cuts those numbers right down allowing you to roam the splendid gardens while listening to birdsong and watch the sparkling pietra dura inlay light up the whole facade.”

India

A mesmerising whirlwind of colour, sound and smell, India is a land in perpetual motion. There’s something whimsical and eye-catching wherever you look, from a wedding procession led by a bridegroom on a richly festooned horse to chaotic rickshaw streaming roads.

Not that you won’t also have moments of glorious stillness. It might be the breathless hush at dawn as you float on Kerala’s dappled backwaters, or it could be as simple as watching a glowing sunset from a coconut-fringed beach.

Of course, we guarantee you will be wowed by your first glimpse of the Taj Mahal. But it’s the open-hearted people who will make your trip special: the village women teaching you between laughs to spin rope from coconut fibre, the family on the train who insist you share their lunch, and a hundred more. It would take several lifetimes to experience all India offers but we’ll show you the way.

India’s Genuine Golden Triangle

Best for cultural immersion

8-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Delhi - Jaipur - Agra

See the Golden Triangle in a different light. From Delhi’s frenetic streets and the rose-tinted havelis of Jaipur to the wedding-cake white Taj Mahal, you’ll experience all the highlights while staying in family-run guesthouses offering a unique glimpse into local life.

Prices from £1195 per person

Save up to £120 per couple on selected departures in September 2023.

Flights based on Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow. Including 5 nights in Goa, prices from £2195 per person. Or 7 nights in the Maldives from £2995 per person.

“When you arrive at the Wagah-Attari border closing ceremony, you might think you’ve arrived at a football match rather than a ritual. Both the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers dressed in official garb march past cheering crowds performing slick salutes and high kicks!”

“During this experience you’ll visit a working Bollywood film set trying your hand at dubbing in the sound studio and learning the steps to an iconic dance routine. It’s really interactive and you get an idea of how hilariously over the top Bollywood can be.”

Enchanting Kerala Best for slow-paced exploring

11-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey -

Mararikulam

From the spice-laced hills of the Western Ghats to the coconut-fringed beaches of the Arabian Sea, slow-and-sleepy Kerala enchants with its history, culture and landscapes. Explore Cochin’s colonial-era architecture, ride through tea gardens on a tuk tuk and cruise down the legendary backwaters as you discover this timeless region. It’s not far to unwind on golden, palm-fringed sands.

“Our traditional houseboats offer a taste of idyllic backwater life visiting villages known for coir rope making and exploring smaller hyacinth covered canals. The boatsmen, all local, double up as private chefs cooking amazing feasts of lake-caught fish and prawns picked from the ponds.”

Prices from £1975 per person

Save up to £280 per couple on selected departures in September 2023. Flights based on Etihad from Heathrow.

Luxury India City and Beach Best for contrasts

11-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Mumbai - Goa

Combine two wildly different perspectives of India from city to beach. Start in sprawling Mumbai staying in palatialstyle opulence and experience behind the scenes Bollywood madness - undeniable fun. From urban megalopolis to Goa’s sun-kissed sand, slow the pace right down browsing 60’s hippy markets and sipping cocktails at thatched roof bars.

Prices from £2595 per person

Save up to £540 per couple, includes Mumbai Dream Bollywood excursion on selected departures in September 2023.

Flights based on British Airways from Heathrow.

Tibetan Retreats in the Western Himalayas Best for high-spirited adventure

11-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Amritsar - Dharamshala - Palampur - Pragpur - Shimla - Delhi

Head into the heart of the Himalayas on this mountain adventure. You’ll visit sacred temples, hike to hidden villages and explore remote Tibetan retreats including Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama. In Shimla you’ll discover the colonial influences that have shaped this iconic hill station, before descending out of the mountains by toy train towards Delhi –India’s energetic capital.

Prices from £2475 per person

Save up to £380 per couple on selected departures in June 2023. Flights based on Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow.

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Experience the magic and madness of Bollywood by Eesha Singh, guide in Mumbai

A beautiful border crossing by Kuldeep Singh Jodha, guide in Amritsar

Cruise Kerala’s backwaters by Joby Joseph, manager of Spice Coast Cruises

Riding the famous bullet train by

specialist

“The Nozomi Shinkansen is the fastest bullet train in Japan. Gathering speeds of up to 199mph, scenery flying by, is truly exhilarating. It’s incredible how quickly you can get around and a great way of seeing Japan’s landscapes such as Mount Fuji in the distance.”

Backstage at Tokyo’s fish market by Takeaki Shibuya

“Plunging into the hustle and bustle of the world’s largest fish market makes you appreciate just how important seafood is in Japan. While most watch the action from behind glass screens, being able to breach the barriers with a licensed buyer is a truly special experience.”

Japan

Japan will fascinate and enchant you with its off-the-chart extraordinariness. Neon-lit cities at the forefront of modernisation give orbit to the non-stop crowds on Tokyo’s Shibuya crossing, diners in robot serving sushi restaurants, and gamers streaming through manga-dedicated streets.

Then there are constant reminders of the country’s ancient history from Kyoto’s thriving geisha society to those timeless shrines where you can almost breathe into the past.

But wherever you go on your Japan travels, it will be the people you meet along the way who prove truly unforgettable. A Buddhist who takes you through a ceremony performed for thousands of years or your gracious host at a hot spring onsen enlightening you on bathing culture.

Japan is dramatically diverse and often beguiling but we’ll help you navigate its endless wonders.

Highlights of Japan Best for bragging rights

14-DAY SMALL GROUP TOUR

Tokyo - Shizuoka - Takayama - Kanazawa - Kyoto - Hiroshima

Combine the country’s big hitters with remote, rarely visited spots. On this small-group tour, you’ll witness neon-lit Tokyo, see geishas in Kyoto and learn about Hiroshima’s moving past in more unique ways than most. Top it off with off-beat explorations in Shizuoka, Takayama and Kanazawa. Stay in characterful ryokan inns and ride bullet trains into rural landscapes where the Christmas calendar like gassho-zukuri farmhouses have sat for over 250 years.

Prices from £6695 per person

Save up to £800 per couple for departures on 16 April 2023.

Flights based on Emirates from Gatwick.

The Golden Route Best for a cultural dive

9-DAY TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY

Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto - Nara

Shortcut to the heart of Japanese culture with an itinerary that carries you effortlessly through the country’s essentials. Highlights include Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara, with pauses to dive deeper into your destination thanks to some memorable hands-on experiences. Cue sugar sculpting, a lost art, getting behind the scenes of Tokyo’s sushi markets and taking part in a tea ceremony that’s more complex than meets the eye.

Prices from £3995 per person

Save up to £650 per couple on selected departures in June 2023.

Flights based on Emirates from Heathrow.

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Offer terms & conditions* Unless otherwise stated, all offers are based on guide prices per person for two adults sharing a room including transfers and flights from the stated airport and must be booked by 13th February 2023. Prices are accurate as of 5th December 2022 but are subject to availability and may change. Call 0808 239 8368 to find the latest prices. Sale prices can change both up and down and these prices represent only a guide. The quoted savings or value-added offers are valid for the dates stated in the offer and may vary dependant on the departure date or range of dates for which you require travel and may have been promoted previously. Where a percentage save exists, this is a saving on the hotel rates only. Savings shown are comparisons against holidays sold through Alfred& in November 2022. For full booking terms and conditions, please visit our website www.alfredand.co.uk/terms-conditions.