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A H H S H U C K S , S OM EONE H A D A B I RTHDAY! Yep, this year, we turned 40. We know, right? Exploring really is the elixir of life. Which means it was 40 years ago since our flare-wearing forefathers, inspired by their own far-flung adventures, founded STA Travel with one mission: to create affordable adventures for awesome humans. Since then, we’ve grown from two backpackers into the world’s largest student and youth travel company, inspiring over 2 million travellers a year to discover the world. We’ve crossed borders to push boundaries, walked unfamiliar paths to find new friends, and got lost to discover the places we love. A lot may have changed over the years. (Google Maps has certainly helped, thank you Google + travel gods). But our philosophy never has. We’re still the only place to #StartTheAdventure. And now, with this brochure, it’s your turn.

W H A T'S I N S I D E

86 EASTERN AFRICA 94 Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda 99 Tanzania & Zanzibar 100 Trek Kilimanjaro 108 Zanzibar 110 Madagascar 113 INDIAN OCEAN 114 Mauritius 116 Maldives 119 Seychelles 120 NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST 122 Morocco & Egypt 133 Marrakech & beyond 136 Jordan, Israel & Lebanon 142 Tel Aviv & Jerusalem 145 Arabian Peninsula 146 Dubai 153 Abu Dhabi 156 Doha (Qatar) 157 Oman 160 TERMS & CONDITIONS 162 TRAVEL INSURANCE

02 Our story 04 Why travel with us 06 Get trip ready 08 Find your travel style 10 Who we travel with 12 Map 14 Animals and safaris 16 EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES 38 SOUTHERN AFRICA 52 South Africa 58 Baz Bus 60 Cape Town 65 Cape Winelands 66 The Garden Route 68 Eastern Cape 70 Durban & Kwazulu-Natal 71 Johannesburg & Kruger 75 Namibia 80 Namibia your own way 81 Windhoek & Beyond 82 Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe 84 Livingstone & Victoria Falls

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T R AVE L EXPE RT S WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO

Travellers themselves, our Travel Experts are all about sharing their adventures, so that you can start yours.

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Wherever you are in the world, our STA Travel Cares team are online and on the phone 24/7 to help. FOLLOW FOR TRAVEL TIPS, TREATS AND TWEETS @STATravelCares

THE ORIGINAL

NOT J U ST FO R STUDENTS

We have airfares and adventures for everyone. For us, adventure isn't an age or a status, it's a mindset.

ROUND THE WORLD EXPERTS Experts in Round the World wizardry, we've worked with the world's leading and 5-star airlines for 40 years to create unique and flexible multi-stop routes that you won't find anywhere else.

S TU D EN T, TEACHER & U N D ER 31 D I S CO UNT S Talk thirty to me! Under 31s and teachers can now travel on many of our exclusive BlueTicket fares.#

* Deposits start from £49 and are non-refundable, non-transferable and payable at the time of booking. Bookings which include a flight are also inclusive of an additional non-refundable Low-Deposit Access fee of £5. Full payment is due 10 (ten) weeks prior to your scheduled departure. Not all products are eligible for deposit. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/our-amazing-holiday-deposits.htm for more information # Proof of eligibility required (you may need to purchase an ISIC, ITIC or IYTC card, as applicable). Available on selected routes. Eligibility varies with each airline. Student age restriction may also apply. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/blueticket-flights.htm for more information ^ Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. All date changes are subject to availability and ticket conditions. MultiFLEX passes do not cover the cancellation of tickets. Not all fares are eligible for MultiFLEX. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/multiflex-pass.htm for more information

EXPLORING, NOT EXPLOITING Making a STAnd to help make a world of difference.

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ANIMAL WELFARE

We don’t support any activity that hurts or humiliates animals, and encourage our travellers to do the same. We were one of the first travel companies to make a stand on animal welfare, withdrawing products that go against our pioneering policy, including an outright ban on elephant riding, ostrich riding, captive whales and dolphins, Thailand’s Tiger Temple and Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls.

FLEXIBLE ADVENTURES

WE’RE

For us, travel is about freedom and discovery. Our FLEXI range and MultiFLEX^ passes mean that if your plans change on the road, so can your flights, tours, beds and transport.

We operate a comprehensive customer safety policy that not only keeps our travellers safe, but also helps to benefit the local suppliers we work with. If a property doesn’t meet our standards, we work with the owners so they can become compliant. This approach helps to raise the standards of health and safety globally, and boost their profitability locally.

Trusted by travellers since 1979, we are the world's largest student and youth travel company. With over 250 stores worldwide, from Auckland to Aberdeen, we're never too far away.

SUPPORTING TEEN CANCER CHARITIES

CUSTOMER SAFETY MATTERS

In the UK, seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer each day. We work with nine charities around the world with one mission in mind: to make sure no young person faces cancer alone. Our goal is to raise USD $1 million by 2020. You can help by adding £2 to your booking, 100% of which will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.

WORK & VOLUNTEER SPECIALISTS From working holidays to volunteer projects and language courses, we believe that travel has the power to expand minds, change thinking, and bring people and cultures closer together.

We only sell vetted volunteer projects, and currently support 50 projects in almost 40 countries. Our volunteering charter is designed to ensure that we only work with projects that have proven to have a lasting and positive impact, meeting the needs of local communities through sustainability rather than dependency, as well as meeting the desires of travellers to make a genuine contribution.

S T A

T R A V E L

SUSTAINABLE VOLUNTOURISM

Get trip Our quick guide to staying safe, saving money and going green on your next adventure. INSURANCE

STA TRAVEL MONEY CARDS

On top of the cancellation, medical and luggage cover you’d expect from our travel insurance, you’ll also find some inclusions you wouldn’t. Our travellers aren’t ordinary, so our insurance cover isn't either. To find out more, see page 162 or our insurance leaflet.

Forget fanny packs stuffed with cash or being charged fees every time you use your bank card abroad. Our pre-paid STA Travel Money Cards* are safe, simple to use and will help your travel budget go far.

VACCINATIONS

Lock and load! Load money onto your card or store it in your Cloud wallet until you’re ready to spend.

LOA D

ESSENTIAL

Visit your GP or an STA Travel Clinic at least ten weeks before departure.

S PE N D

Use your card at ATMs, shops and wherever you see the Mastercard acceptance mark.

VISAS Our visa service is safe, speedy and free of boring embassy queues.

PASSPORT Check you have 6+ months validity left and enough pages for all those new stamps!

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Free transactions, competitive exchange rates and up to 11% cashback on what you spend.** Plus, thousands of travel and lifestyle discounts on our ISIC and IYTC Travel Money Cards.*Ω S I M PLE

Easy to use and control your spending online, by text or in the STA Travel App. SA F E

SAFETY Visit www.gov.uk for travel, cultural and safety advice for everywhere you're travelling to.

Lost or stolen? No problem! Our 24/7 call centre can block your card instantly and arrange a replacement card to be sent to you on the road. As your card isn’t linked to a bank account, you can rest easy knowing your cash is safe in the Cloud wallet.

* Important terms and conditions apply. Please visit your local STA Travel store or see statravel.co.uk/cashcard.htm for more information The STA Travel ISIC Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard, the STA Travel Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard and the STA Travel IYTC Prepaid Mastercard Cashcard are issued by IDT Financial Services Limited pursuant to a license from Mastercard International. Mastercard and the Mastercard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of Mastercard. IDT Financial Services is a regulated bank, licensed by the Financial Services Commission, Gibraltar. Registered Office: 57-63 Line Wall Road, Gibraltar. Registered No. 95716. All communications should be sent to STA Travel, PO BOX 3753, Chester, CH1 9UH ** Earn up to 11% cashback at selected UK retailers, plus 5% at STA Travel stores worldwide post your initial departure date from your home country. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/cashcard-cashback.htm for more information ◊ Deposits start from £49 and are non-refundable, non-transferable and payable at the time of booking. Bookings which include a flight are also inclusive of an additional non-refundable Low-Deposit Access fee of £5. Full payment is due 10 (ten) weeks prior to your scheduled departure. Not all products are eligible for deposit. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/our-amazing-holiday-deposits.htm for more information † Minimum £500 spend applies (excludes flights). Redeemable only if the appointment is booked online and the offer is mentioned at the beginning of your consultation. Additional terms and conditions apply. Please see statravel.co.uk/branch-appointments-terms.htm for more information ^ Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. All date changes are subject to availability and ticket conditions. MultiFLEX passes do not cover the cancellation of tickets. Not all fares are eligible for MultiFLEX. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/multiflex-pass.htm for more information ∞ Terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/g-adventures-tours.htm / statravel.co.uk/contiki-tours.htm / statravel.co.uk/overland-adventure-tours.htm for more information Ω You must be a full-time student (studying for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 3 months), a full-time teacher or under 31 to qualify for the corresponding ISIC, ITIC or IYTC product. Additional terms and conditions apply. See statravel.co.uk/discount-cards.htm for more information and the most up-to-date terms and conditions

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BULK UP

£50 OFF INSTORE

First rule of flight club? Book early. Lock in the lowest airfares and best flight and tour availability with our deposit scheme from £49, paying the balance 10 weeks before you fly.◊

Save money by buying in bulk before you go. Our bedhopper passes, bus and rail passes will save you heaps over buying individual nights and journeys on the road. Plus, if your money starts to run out, you know you've got the essentials covered!

Net-lag is real, travellers! Why bother trying to piece together flights, transfers, buses and beds online... when our Travel Experts can do it all for you. Plus, make an appointment at statravel.com for £50 off.†

Avoid change fees and stay flexible by adding a MultiFLEX pass to your flights. Any difference in the fare and applicable taxes as a result of a change will still be payable. Passes start from £29, ask your Travel Expert for more details.^

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS Take advantage of multi-trip offers and repeat booking discounts with some of our favourite suppliers, such as guaranteed 5% off Contiki repeat bookings and 10% off G Adventures repeat bookings exclusive to us. See pages 10 and 11.∞

STUDENT SWAG Get flight discounts with us, plus 150,000+ travel, clothing and lifestyle discounts at home and on the road with a student, under 31 or teacher ISIC, IYTC or ITIC card. Now available with a plastic-free virtual card in the ISIC app, from £12.Ω

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TR A S H TA L K

As travellers and all-round awesome humans, it’s time to start thinking about what we take with us from our world, into theirs.

T R AV E L

STAnd up, go green, do good.

HOW YOU LIVE

Barbie was wrong, plastic is not fantastic. Download the Refill App to find and fill up your water bottle for free on the road, including at many STA Travel stores.

ingle use is no use. If one S person stopped buying a takeaway coffee cup every day for 40 years, it would save 24 trees. Take a collapsible coffee cup with you on your travels.

Keep it clean, beaches! 1 in 3 marine mammals have been found to be tangled up in marine litter. Join a beach clean or join one of our marine conservation projects or voluntours.

For more green travel tips, visit the STA Travel Blog.

F I N D YO UR TRAVEL

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT TRAVEL?

A Getting lost and finding your way again B Stepping out of your comfort zone C

Breaking away from routine

D Meeting new people

HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF ON THE ROAD?

A Independent B Responsible C

Commitment-phobe

D Easy-going ONE THING YOU WON'T TRAVEL WITHOUT

A A phone full of travel apps and maps B Re-usable everything C

An immortal portable charger

D A designated photographer

M AKE A CH AN G E > >

WORKING ABROAD

Live and work abroad with our job support and starter packs.

FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASSES

D Big sights, big adventures, big laughs

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G O YOUR OWN WAY > >

B A chance to give back to the places Flexibility. You don't want to be tied down to one plan

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A metaphorical hugger of trees, people and animals, and all-round good pal of the planet. You want to give back to the places you visit.

Private tours and treks that can fit around your plans.

A fearless solo and independent traveller. Prone to veering off the beaten path and agreeing to a part-time job herding goats.

A Freedom to travel on your own terms you visit

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STYLE Save money with a rail or bus pass and get an epic view from A to B. SELF-DRIVE

We provide the route, the maps and the rooms, you hire the car. INDI

Our tailor made product, create your own bespoke and INDIvidual private itinerary with our INDI Tailor Made Experts. DAY TRIP

Find your feet or a tried-andtrusted stranger to jump out of a plane with. LEARN A SKILL

Become a skiing instructor, a game ranger or an English teacher with a certified course.

VOLUNTEERING

We support over 50 volunteering projects worldwide, all vetted to make sure you make a sustainable and meaningful contribution. VOLUNTOURING

Take part in one or multiple volunteering projects, and pair it up with a group tour with your fellow volunteers. ADVENTURE TOURING

Our suppliers care about the planet as much as we do. Look out for the Contiki Cares and G for Good logos on trips which visit projects that help provide education and a sustainable economy in local communities.

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Spotlight

You don't know where you'll be tomorrow, let alone next month, so you want flexible schedules and open-dated trips.

An adventurous spirit, you like the safety net of travelling with likeminded people, only without all the planning and legwork.

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My favourite spot in Africa has got to be South Africa - a country that offers Big 5 safaris, adrenalin junkie experiences and amazing wine tastings.

ADVENTURE TOURING FLEXI

With our FLEXI range of flights, tours, hotels, hostels, bus and rail passes, you can now make flexible payments at home and have flexible dates on the road. So if your plans change, so can your trip. FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASSES

Travel with the security of knowing your transport is paid for, but with the freedom to hop on and oï¬&#x20AC; at your own pace.

Guided by locals, this is the opposite of following the crowd. Good things include local homestays, included activities, meals, guaranteed drinking partners, getting under the tourist radar and not getting lost. SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

EXCLUSIVELY FOR 18-35s OVERLAND GROUP ADVENTURE ESCORTED ADVENTURE

CAMPERVAN HIRE

The ultimate in freedom and. independence, these trailer park travellers go round the outside.

SOM ETH I N G I LEARN ED >>

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

LOO K O U T FOR T H E S E TAG S O N T H E T R IP S I N TH I S B ROCH U RE

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Elephants have a lot of soft padding in their feet, so they make very little sound when walking around. I learned that while I was camping in the wild and had an unexpected encounter with a wild elephant that had wandered quietly up to my tent! SPLASH OUT ON > > A hot-air balloon in the Serengeti. It eats into the budget but, wow! It was incredible. I didn't expect to fly as low as we did, but we saw so many animals including elephants, lions, hippos and hyenas. M OST USEFUL PH RASE >> Hakuna Matata is a Swahili phrase most will understand. TIA is also a good one - just relax as things will happen in their own time. Especially true of border crossings (bring a book).

Who

W E T R AV E L W I T H We're all about partnering with likeminded suppliers who share our ethos and our love of exploring.

Champions of small group travel and worldly curators of some of our favourite adventures for over 20 years.

G FOR GOOD PROJECTS

LED BY LOCALS

THE RIPPLE SCORE

ADVENTURE BY NAME

LIFETIME DEPOSITS

G Adventures supports a number of community tourism projects to give back to the places they travel to and are a part of the tour experience.

All trips are led by certified local guides known as Chief Experience Officers, full of priceless insider knowledge and tips.

Each G Adventures tour has a Ripple Score, so you know exactly how much money goes back into the communities you visit.

... adventure by nature. With transport, some activities and accommodation included, you'll have heaps of free time to do your own thing.

Cancelling or postponing? Put it towards another trip in the future – your deposit is protected for life.*

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TRIP STYLES

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18-TO-THIRTYSOMETHINGS: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Light on frills, heavy on experience. JOURNEYS: More inclusions, Exclusive to 18-39s. deeper exploration and exclusive access. CLASSIC: Huge variety. Something for everyone, with free time built in. MARINE: Explore land and sea with boat trips in the Maldives. ACTIVE: Hiking tours with equipment and experts on-hand.

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Contiki live for taking young travellers to exciting parts of the globe, with tours strictly for 18 to 35-year-olds. Get ready to share your love of travel!

Contiki are committed to ethical, sustainable tourism. Wherever you are on Earth, you can rest assured you'll be treading on it lightly.

THE BEST

AUTHENTIC LOCAL

SPECIAL

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EXPERIENCES

STAYS

DEPOSIT

All guides and Trip Managers are African locals, helping you dive deep into the local culture and ensure you avoid the tourist traps.

What you do is just as important as where you go. Contiki's experiences include foodie odysseys, cultural deep-dives and wellness activities.

Where you sleep is part of the Contiki adventure. Think luxury safari tents, African lodges with pools and glamping in the Okavango Delta.

Changed your mind? Don't panic! You never lose your Contiki deposit. Put it towards another trip in the future or gift it to a friend.^

TRIP STYLES IN-DEPTH EXPLORER: Slower paced, longer stays and geared to get you living like a local.

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Dragoman have been helping adventurous travellers cross continents in their orange trucks since 1981. Their vehicles are built to withstand the world’s roughest terrain, meaning they can carry you and your luggage to the planet’s most remote spots.

WE LOVE OVERLAND TOURS

PRICES AND KITTIES

Overland tours can cover long distances, and Dragoman knows it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination. Get your travel playlist in order, bring your travel scrabble and some sturdy walking shoes – you’re an adventurer now.

On top of the cost of your trip, you'll need to pay a Local Payment, usually in USD. This ‘kitty’ is a group fund and covers accommodation, camping meals and included activities for flexibility and best value on the road. You can see what's being paid for plus you get everything at cost price!

† 5% REPEAT DISCOUNT

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AFRICA , MIDDLE EAST

TUNISIA

FES

TRIPOLI

MOROCCO MARRAKECH

ALGERIA

WESTERN SAHARA

MAURITANIA MALI

NOUAKCHOTT

NIGER

SENEGAL

DAKAR

GAMBIA

BAMAKO

BURKINA FASO

GUINEA FREETOWN

GUINEA-BISSAU

NIGERIA

COTE D'IVOIRE ACCRA

SIERRA LEONE LIBERIA

NIAMEY

TOGO

CAMEROON

GHANA BENIN

GABON

REPUBLIC OF CONGO LUANDA

SHARE THE ADVENTURE BEIRUT

BAGHDAD

ISRAEL

KUWAIT

IRAQ

AMMAN

JERUSALEM

ALEXANDRIA

TEHRAN

SYRIA

LEBANON

IRAN

PETRA

CAIRO

SHIRAZ

JORDAN LIBYA

BAHRAIN

LUXOR

EGYPT

DOHA

DUBAI MUSCAT

MEDINA

QATAR MECCA

ABU DHABI

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SAUDI ARABIA

SUDAN

CHAD

YEMEN

KHARTOUM

SANA'A

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

SOMALIA

ETHIOPIA

SOUTH SUDAN JUBA

UGANDA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

KENYA

KAMPALA

NAIROBI

KIGALI ARUSHA

BUJUMBURA KINSHASA

RWANDA ZANZIBAR DAR ES SALAAM

BURUNDI

TANZANIA

SEYCHELLES MALAWI

ANGOLA ZAMBIA LIVINGSTONE / VICTORIA FALLS

WINDHOEK

MADAGASCAR

HARARE ANTANANARIVO

ZIMBABWE

NAMIBIA SPITZKOPPE

LILONGWE

MAUN

MOZAMBIQUE

MAURITIUS

BOTSWANA KRUGER N.P. JOHANNESBURG

MAPUTO

LUDERITZ

ESWATINI (SWAZILAND) SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN

LESOTHO

REUNION

ANIM AL S s & Safari A great choice for safari newbies and veterans, South Africa is our favourite all-rounder. Hire a car to take on Kruger National Park on your own, opt for a group tour or upgrade yourself to a boutique lodge situation on a private reserve. The Big 5 are here in abundance (and the Little 5 if you look close enough) as well as the springbok, oryx and kudu.

Africa's most notorious national park hoarders, Kenya and Tanzania have the lion's share of epic wildlife experiences between them. The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Maasai Mara no doubt share the crown with clear savannahs leading to countless animal sightings. Come for intrepid safaris and the Great Migration.

LION

ELEPHANT

GIRAFFE

LEOPARD

RHINO

SPOT THESE

KENYA & TANZANIA

SPOT THESE

SOUTH AFRICA

LION

ELEPHANT

BUFFALO

LEOPARD

RHINO

NAMIBIA & BOTSWANA

Where the apes live. Uganda and Rwanda are more off the beaten track than most, and as a result offer two of the world's most exclusive wildlife encounters: rare mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. So if you want to meet one of your closest and hairiest relatives (it's nice to visit family) this is where you come to.

These two are polar opposites, and offer an amazing alternative to a national park safari. Namibia's red deserts provide a stark departure from its grassy and jungly neighbours (hello, wild desert horses), while Botswana boasts the flooded plains of the Okavango Delta, best experienced from a traditional mokoro - a dug-out canoe. SPOT THESE

UGANDA & RWANDA

SPOT THESE

WHERE TO GO

You've seen the Lion King (in two incarnations at least, by now), and you're dying to take your 'nants ingonyamas' to see the gang for yourself. This is our quick guide on where to find them, how to do it and where you could stay.

GORILLA

CHIMPANZEE

LION

ELEPHANT

GIRAFFE

HIPPO

WILD HORSE

THE GREAT MI G R ATI O N RO U TE A true nature doc favourite, the annual Great Wildebeest Migration involves 1.5 million wildebeests as they cover more than 800km in search of food. Catch the epic live show in Kenya and Tanzania.

MAASAI MARA G A M E R E SERV E

A 1 2 3

S T A

AUGUST - OCTOBER

T R A V E L

KENYA

JULY

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NOVEMBER

S T A

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V E L T R A

APRIL

SER E N G E T I N AT IO N A L PA R K DECEMBER

JANUARY - FEBRUARY KENYA

MARCH TANZANIA

LODGES E L E P HA N T H O U S E - A D D O, SO UT H A F R IC A Stay close to the entrance of Addo Elephant National Park in an intimate lodge made up of just eight rooms. Beds are extra long, pools are plentiful (there are three) and 4WD safaris are just minutes away. P U MBA P R I VATE G A M E R E S E RV E - EA ST ER N C A P E , S O U T H A F R IC A Right at the heart of a five-star private reserve, this lodge is perched above a popular Big 5 waterhole meaning you won't need to go far to see anything. Outdoor showers and private plunge pools all round. N A I RO B I TE N TE D C A M P - NA I RO B I , K ENYA These tents in Nairobi National Park are seriously glamp-worthy with comfy beds, safari-style en suites and homemade meals. Dinner is served under the stars (staaaahp) and lit up by lamps and lanterns.

YOUR TYPICAL SAFARI DAY 5AM: You know what they say, the early bird catches the leopard (it's a big bird). Animals tend to be out first thing to avoid the day's heat, so it's prime safari time. 8AM: Breakfast. 10AM: Usually a good time for a walking safari before the midday sun hits. 12PM: Lunch. The animals will be finding shade now, so take the opportunity to relax. You sleep when they sleep. 5PM: Late afternoon is another good chance to spot prowling animals. 7PM: Dinner. 9PM: Time to meet the nocturnals! Night safaris present all kinds of experiences, with different animals and behaviours to observe.

Epic African Adventures These Africa tours are designed to be epic with safaris, camping and amazing landscapes. Plus, long hours on the road churn out the best stories. Often toilet-related. Never dull. 16

VICTORIA FALLS & SERENGETI OVERLAND: LAKES & LANDOS SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

PRICE FR £2,299

DURATION 20 DAYS

ROUTE VICTORIA FALLS - NAIROBI

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides, local guide GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 18

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SERENGETI & NGORONGORO

ZANZIBAR ISLAND

LAKE MALAWI

Two of Africa’s most legendary wildlife spots, and home to the Big 5.

Spend three nights on idyllic Zanzibar, in Jambiani and Stone Town.

Tuck in to a traditional local dinner on Kande Beach.

• G for Good visit to Tribal Textiles Market & Café, Mfue • Safari drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater • Zanzibar excursion • Spice Plantation tour • Local dinner on Kande Beach

DAYS 1-5 Victoria Falls / Lusaka / South Luangwa National Park / Chipata Victoria Falls is just a springboard on this trip, so arrive earlier to make the most of it. Climb on board the Lando on Day 2 for your first driving day across the Zambian countryside towards Lusaka. It’s another long drive the next day as you make your way towards your camp in Mfuwe, on the banks of the Luangwa River. South Luangwa National Park is a hard one to beat, where leopards live in impressive numbers. Opt to join a walking safari or visit a nearby village on Day 4, and visit the G for Good Tribal Textiles Market and Courtyard Café the next day, designed to support local initiatives like the protection of African wild dogs and the support of Malimba Primary School. (4B, 4L, 4D)

DAYS 6-12 Kande Beach / Chitimba / Iringa / Dar es Salaam After crossing the border to Malawi, the shoreline of Lake Malawi makes up your home for the next four days. First up is Kande Beach, with optional activities including swimming, snorkelling and long walks on the beach. Fishing is a big part of the local economy, and you’ll see plenty of locals hauling in their nets on the lake. Taste the fruits of their labour with a traditional dinner at a local home before moving north to Chitimba. Your next border crossing takes you to Tanzania on Day 10, where a ferry to Zanzibar awaits at Dar es Salaam. (7B, 6L, 6D)

DAYS 13-14 Jambiani / Stone Town (Zanzibar) Over on the Spice Island of Zanzibar, spend two nights at Jambiani and fill your days with optional snorkelling or diving trips (visibility here is fantastic) or take it easy in the nearby villages. Head to Stone Town for your final night, and look out for tinga-tinga paintings and spices as you make your way through the cobbled streets. Upgrade this part of your tour with the Zanzibar Express option and fly instead to Arusha - cutting your travel time and enjoying an extra night in Zanzibar. Includes all transfers, local flight, and one additional night. (2B)

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Serengeti Balloon Safari Fr £430 Extend your trip Nairobi to Joburg Overland: Craters & Camping (27 days, Nairobi - Johannesburg) (GADKBJ) See pages 22/23 Fr £2,949 Reverse your trip Serengeti to Victoria Falls Overland: Night Stars & Spices (20 days, Nairobi - Victoria Falls) (GADNV) Fr £2,249 Nairobi

Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

DAYS 15-20 Bagamoyo / Arusha / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha / Nairobi Get off the ferry and spend a night in historical Bagamoyo before making your way to Arusha, gateway to the acacia-laden Serengeti. On Day 17, start your three-day trip through the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Spot the Big 5 clan (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), and look out for local Maasai people as they herd their cattle. After a night of camping on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, it’s time to return to Arusha. Journey to Kenya’s capital on Day 20 where your trip ends on arrival. (6B, 6L, 5D)

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Iringa

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Arusha Korogwe Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

Tour Code: GADVN

South Luangwa N.P.

Lake Malawi M A L AW I

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Lusaka

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Participation camping (14 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (3 nts)

19 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 15 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle (Lando), 4WD, minibus, ferry

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Victoria Falls Z I M BA B W E

SERENGETI, FALLS & CAPE TOWN OVERLAND: SUNSETS & SAFARIS SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 40 DAYS

ROUTE NAIROBI - CAPE TOWN

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Damaraland

Lusaka Okavango Delta Kasane Victoria Falls Etosha N.P.

Spitzkoppe Swakopmund

Maun Gweta D’kar BOT S WA NA

Windhoek

Namib Desert

M AL AW I

Fish River Canyon

Cederberg

Orange River

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S OU T H A F R I CA

Cape Town

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MY OWN ROOM: Fr £589

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Safari drives in the Serengeti & Etosha • Safari drives in Ngorongoro Crater • Okavango Delta bush camping • Zanzibar & spice plantation tour • Damaraland Living Museum visit • Sossusvlei Dunes & Spitzkoppe entry • Fish River Canyon entry • G for Good visits

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Okavango Delta Flight See the vast wilderness of Africa with a view only a select few will ever see. Fr £94 Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride (15 min) Follow the Zambezi River towards the roaring Victoria Falls. Fr £127 Shorten your trip Serengeti to Victoria Falls Overland: Night Stars & Spices (20 days, Nairobi - Victoria Falls) (GADNV) Fr £2,249

HIGHLIGHTS

KALAHARI DESERT

OKAVANGO DELTA

Set your eyes on the Big 5 with epic game drives in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Stay in the parched Kalahari and meet the local San Bushmen at the G for Good Dqae Qare San Lodge.

Explore the wildlife-rich waterways of the UNESCO-listed Okavango, home to lions, leopards and elephants.

Travel from east to west and down to the tip of Africa’s toes on the purpose-built (and very purple) Lando overland vehicle. Crossing five national parks, you’ll also pump some adrenalin with stops at Livingstone and Swakopmund on the way. DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Arusha / Serengeti N.P.

DAYS 24-25 Maun / Okavango Delta

Meet your group in Nairobi, and make an early start on Day 2 in the Lando overland adventure vehicle. Hop on board, plug in your phone and recline your seat as you head south through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai into Tanzania. First up is safari capital Arusha, your jumping off point for your 4WD game drives in the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Opt to catch a bird’s-eye view of the delta on a scenic flight, before heading in to the wilderness yourself! Based at a bush camp, learn the ways of the bush from local polers, with a full day of game walks, birdwatching and mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions in the waterways of the Okavango Delta. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 4-5 Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha After one last game drive in search of the Big 5, head to the Ngorongoro Crater and soak up caldera views from your camp, right on the rim of the crater! Game viewing here is brilliant due to the sheer concentration of animals, and Day 5 is when you get to venture closer to them on the caldera floor. Later, return to Arusha. Tomorrow sees the start of the two-day overland journey to Zanzibar. Can’t bear to wait that long? Upgrade to the ‘Zanzibar Express Southbound’ option to fly down instead for an extra night. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 6-11 Bagamoyo / Zanzibar / Iringa Enjoy gorgeous landscapes en route to Bagamoyo on Day 6, then take the ferry to Zanzibar the next day. Get a taste for tang on a guided tour of a spice plantation, and dive in snorkel first to the Indian Ocean in your free time. On Day 10, return to the mainland and head to Baobab Valley on the banks of the Ruaha River, then continue to Iringa. (6B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 12-17 Lake Malawi / Chipata / South Luangwa National Park Cross the border and spend three days on the shores of Lake Malawi, setting up camp on the beaches of Chitamba and Kande. Get a feel for local culture and cuisine with dinner at a local home, and witness the origin of the lake’s nickname as the Lake of Stars as the fishing boats switch on their lanterns after dark. Over the border, Zambia calls on Day 15. As you make your way to South Luangwa National Park, stop for lunch at the G for Good Tribal Textiles Market Café. (6B, 6L, 6D) ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA

DAYS 18-23 Lusaka / Victoria Falls / Kasane / Gweta After a day of driving and an overnight stop in capital Lusaka, cross into Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls for two nights before crossing the border again (you’re a pro now) to Botswana. In Kasane, opt for a cruise down the Chobe River or a game drive in Chobe National Park. Then, head south to Gweta and spend the night camping under iconic baobab trees. (4B, 4L, 2D)

DAYS 26-27 Kalahari (D’kar) / Windhoek Continue through western Botswana, and learn how to survive in the bush as you walk with indigenous San Bushmen at G for Good’s Dqae Qare San Lodge. Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, delivers a welcome fix of city life. If you’re looking to replenish yourself after life on the road, don’t miss out on a trip to barbecue heaven, Joe’s Beerhouse. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 28-33 Etosha N.P. / Spitzkoppe / Swakopmund On the way to Etosha, stop for lunch at the G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant, a women-owned and run business in the Katutura Township employing local atrisk women. Take on a game drive in Etosha then travel south through the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Next up is two nights in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adrenalin capital. Try your hand at sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving or anything else you can find! (5B, 5L, 4D)

DAYS 34-37 Namib Desert / Fish River Canyon / Orange River In the Namib, explore the Sossusvlei Dunes and climb the 85m-high Dune 45. With included entry to the Fish River Canyon, watch the sunset slip beneath the rim, then continue past large plantations of rooibos tea on your way to your camp beside Orange River. (4B, 4L, 4D)

DAYS 38-40 Cederberg / Cape Town Make your final approach to Cape Town via the Western Cape, and call by the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre. Learn about the history of the San people and, in turn, support the ||Kabbo Academy’s sustainability training - a programme aimed at encouraging sustainable living in now-vulnerable San communities. Your trip ends after breakfast on Day 40. (3B, 2L, D)

Tour Code: GADKNC

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!KHWA TTU SAN CENTRE THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS: INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES Located in Cape Town, this centre offers training in sustainability and hospitality for the San community, currently under threat from the developing world.

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Simple hotels (4 nts), participation camping (27 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), multi-share guesthouse (2 nts), basic bush camping (2 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), multi-share hostel (1 nt)

36 breakfasts 32 lunches 26 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle (Lando), 4WD, minibus, ferry, mokoro

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EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

BIG 5 SAFARIS

ULTIMATE AFRICA: SAFARI DRIVES & THE SAVANNAH SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 55 DAYS

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ROUTE CAPE TOWN - NAIROBI

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Eldoret Lake Nakuru N.P.

Kalinzu Forest Lake Bunyonyi / Gorilla Trek

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Maasai Mara N.P.

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Serengeti N.P.

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South Luangwa N.P.

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HIGHLIGHTS

VICTORIA FALLS

MAASAI MARA

An unbelievable experience, witnessing wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Get up close to the iconic falls and call by the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club.

Whether you catch the wildebeest migration or not, the Mara is always abundant with wildlife.

DAYS 7-12 Swakopmund / Spitzkoppe / Etosha N.P. / Waterberg Plateau Continue on to Swakopmund, an adventure capital and your go-to for board, bike and jumping-out-ofplanes activities. Heading north through the peaks of Spitzkoppe, arrive at Etosha on Day 10 and take the Lando out on a full-day game drive to see Africa’s largest concentration of black rhino. Next up is Waterberg Plateau, which lacks the traditional mammal headliners but serves up a haven for rarer species like the roan antelope. (5B, 5L, 4D)

DAYS 13-18 Windhoek / D’kar / Maun / Okavango Delta / Gweta / Kasane The next couple of days bring you two G for Good experiences. First up, lunch at Windhoek’s Penduka Village Restaurant, then a night at Dqae Qare San Lodge, run by San bushmen. In Maun, the Okavango Delta is in reach and a mokoro awaits on Day 16 to take you to a bushcamp on the flooded plains. Follow that with another wildlife high in Kasane, with optional excursions on the Chobe River. (6B, 6L, 3D)

DAYS 19-25 Victoria Falls / Lusaka / South Luangwa N.P. / Chipata Hop the border into Zimbabwe and visit Victoria Falls’ G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club, before jumping head first into the local adventure scene, made up of epic white water rafting, bungy jumping and gorge swinging. On Day 22, cross into Zambia and stop by capital Lusaka en route to South Luangwa National Park. On the way to Lake Malawi on Day 25, call by the G for Good Tribal Textiles initiative. (5B, 5L, 4D)

Return to the mainland, then hit the long road to Arusha and catch your first glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here’s where you buckle up for iconic 4WD safaris in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater as you look for the Big 5. Head down to the crater floor to see the high concentration of wildlife including zebra, gazelle and cheetah, all hemmed in by the crater walls. Cross into Kenya on Day 40 and spend two nights in Nairobi. (7B, 6L, 5D)

DAYS 42-48 Maasai Mara / Lake Nakuru N.P. / Kampala / Lake Bunyonyi Journey through the Great Rift Valley to Kenya’s most celebrated park; the Maasai Mara. After lunch at G for Good’s Café Ubuntu, continue to Lake Nakuru on Day 44 and see if you can spot a leopard on safari before your penultimate crossing into Uganda and, we’ll call it, a spike in excitement levels. (7B, 7L, 7D)

DAYS 49-55 Bwindi N.P. / Kalinzu / Lake Mburo N.P. / Jinja / Eldoret / Nairobi This lush region of Uganda is the setting of your wild encounter with a family of mountain gorillas. NO BIG DEAL *cries with joy.* North a bit in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, another trek sees you follow its hairy swingers (steady) on their daily chimp routine. The trip’s final stages calls by Lake Mburo National Park and Jinja via lunch at G for Good’s Aid Equation Café, where adrenalin comes in big batches. Start your final approach to Nairobi on Day 54 with a final border crossing and an overnight stop in Eldoret. (6B, 4L, 3D)

Tour Code: GADSUA

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Participation camping (39 nts), permanent tented camp (3 nts), simple hotels (5 nts), multi-share hostels (3 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), basic bush camping (2 nts)

50 breakfasts 44 lunches 37 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle, mokoro, 4WD safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry

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DAYS 35-41 Bagamoyo / Arusha / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro / Nairobi

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May

With four nights on the shores of Lake Malawi, slow things down with swims, snorkels, beach walks and time spent with local families. Next up, climb out of the Great Rift Valley towards Iringa, then continue on to Dar es Salaam for your ferry over to Zanzibar, Tanzania’s very own paradise island. (9B, 6L, 6D)

GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain gorilla trackers, camp crew, local guides

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After meeting your group in Cape Town, your first leg takes you north through the Western Cape towards Namibia. Call by the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre, a project offering sustainability training to a San community, opt for a canoe ride on the Orange River then cross the border in time for sunset at Fish River Canyon. In the bone-dry Namib, explore Sossuslvei and Dune 45. (5B, 5L, 5D)

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DAYS 26-34 Chipata / Kande Beach / Chitimba / Iringa / Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

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Mix it up with cities, beaches and wildlife on this mother of all trips from South Africa’s Cape Town to Kenyan capital Nairobi. With 39 nights of participation camping, you’ll be a whiz at putting up and taking down tents in no time.

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £759

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Guided mountain gorilla trek & permits • Guided chimp trek • Safari drives in the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Etosha and Lake Nakuru • Ngorongoro Crater visit • Okavango Delta bush camping • 7 G for Good project visits • Zanzibar excursion • Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei & Spitzkoppe entry

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Serengeti Balloon Safari (Half day) Fr £430 Victoria Falls River Rafting (Full day) Fr £101 Shorten your trip Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies (13 days, Cape Town - Windhoek) (GADADO) Fr £1,249

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

GORILLA TREK

NAIROBI TO JOBURG OVERLAND: CRATERS & CAMPING SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 27 DAYS

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ROUTE NAIROBI - JOHANNESBURG

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PRICE FR £2,949

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Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha

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Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

Iringa MALAWI

South Luangwa N.P.

Lake Malawi

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Victoria Falls

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Kruger N.P.

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NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers

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MY OWN ROOM: Fr £479

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Safari drives in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Kruger National Park • Zanzibar excursion • Spice plantation visit & guided tour • Guided rhino walk & safari in Matobo • Traditional dinner & cultural show • G for Good visit to Tribal Textiles • Local dinner in Kande Beach

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Okavango Delta Flight See the vast wilderness of Africa with a view only a select few will ever see. Fr £94 Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride (15 min) Follow the Zambezi River towards the roaring Victoria Falls. Fr £127 Reverse your trip Johannesburg to Nairobi Overland: Waterfalls & Beaches (27 days, Johannesburg - Nairobi) (GADAJB) See pages 26/27 Fr £2,849

HIGHLIGHTS

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

G FOR GOOD

The purple bus is a real head turner. It’s also fab for your sitting buns with reclining seats and loads of legroom.

We’re in the big leagues! Safari in South Africa’s Big 5 mecca with two full-day game drives.

Proceeds collected at Tribal Textiles Market go towards local initiatives like supporting the local Malimba Primary School.

Six countries ain’t half bad for a month’s travelling! This tour takes in eastern Africa in all its diversity, including its best safaris, beaches, rivers and cities. Kenya dig it? (Yes, you can, and we’ll show ourselves out.) DAYS 1-2 Nairobi / Arusha

DAYS 15-17 Chipata / South Luangwa N.P.

Start your four-week journey in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Hit the road in your overland adventure vehicle - Lando by name, overlando by nature - on Day 2 and head south through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people into Tanzania, and on to your campsite right outside Arusha. (B, L, D)

Cross into Zambia and set up camp in Chipata, swinging by the G for Good Tribal Textiles Market on the way. Your next camp is just outside South Luangwa National Park, the ideal base for your next safari outing. On Day 17, you have a whole day to explore the park. Opt to go on a walking safari (May-Oct but weather dependent year-round) or a night drive to see lions, leopards and huge herds of elephants and buffalo. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 3-5 Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater The trip’s first safari experience is in the legendary Serengeti, home to the planet’s oldest ecosystem and one of its most fabled wildlife destinations. Swap the Lando for a nimble 4WD safari truck and hit the dirt tracks to spot the famous (big) five in action, along with herds of wildebeest and zebra. On Day 4, continue to the Ngorongoro Crater - a total animal magnet due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Return to Arusha on Day 5. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 6-9 Bagamoyo / Zanzibar A change of scenery is afoot today as you head towards the blue hue of the Indian Ocean. Overnight at Bagamayo, then continue to Dar es Salaam on Day 7 and catch the ferry to Zanzibar. Sure, Jambiani’s beaches are close to perfect and the snorkelling is out of this world, but the island is also known for its rich history and great nightlife, especially around Stone Town. Fancy staying an extra night? Upgrade this part of the trip and fly to Stone Town instead, slicing your travel time and maximising your island vibes. (4B, L, D)

DAYS 10-11 Baobab Valley / Iringa Return to Dar es Salaam by ferry and continue west to your campsite in the Baobab Valley, located on the banks of the Ruaha River. With a full driving day on Day 11, stop by a craft centre to stretch your legs and watch local artists at work. From here on, there’ll be a few long (but scenic) driving days, so stock up on snacks and update your playlists when you can. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 12-14 Chitimba / Kande Beach VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

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Cross the border into Malawi and make for the socalled Lake of Stars. Boasting UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the lake is home to hundreds of endemic fish species, making it as important to the study of evolution as the finches of the Galápagos. As you make your way along the lakeside, set up camp first at Chitimba Beach, then at Kande Beach to the south. Dinner on Day 14 is in a local home; a great chance to see why the country has a rep as the Warm Heart of Africa. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 18-20 Lusaka / Victoria Falls With three days of driving between you and Zimbabwe, you’ll soon start to grasp how vast Africa really is. The journey takes you along some rough and bumpy roads to a private farm close to Lusaka, complete with zebras, buffalo, bok, plus a pool and bar. Continue across the border and pull up to the town of Victoria Falls to spend a full day cranking up adrenalin levels on the Zambezi, in a helicopter or on a gorge swing. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 21-22 Matobo National Park Ever wanted to walk with rhinos? Matobo National Park is just the place, with an included guided bush walk where you get to track the park’s white rhino population. And that’s on top of an open vehicle wildlife safari drive to give you the best chance of spotting the horns the park is famous for. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 23-25 Tshipise / Kruger N.P. Welcome to big game country! Today will see your final border crossing of the trip as you head into South Africa. Arrive at your campsite in Tshipise and wash off the long journey at the camp’s hot springs. On Day 24, it’s time for another of the continent’s big safari hitters, Kruger National Park. Climb aboard the Lando and enter the park to look for lions, hippos, spotted hyenas, cheetah, giraffes, elephants, rhinos and buffalo (and all the rest). Repeat on Day 25, or upgrade to a 4WD to get even closer. Later, sample the local fare with a traditional dinner. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 26-27 Johannesburg Leave Kruger and continue on your journey to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and your last stop on this mammal-heavy tour. (2B, L)

Tour Code: GADKBJ

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INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (5 nts)

25 breakfasts, 21 lunches, 19 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle (Lando), 4WD, minibus, ferry

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THE LANDO

ZANZIBAR, VICTORIA FALLS & KRUGER SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 22 DAYS

ROUTE DAR ES SALAAM - PRETORIA

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

PRICE FR £1,795

NEED TO KNOWS GROUP LEADER: 2 tour guides GROUP SIZE: Max 24, Avg 16

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ZANZIBAR ISLAND

VICTORIA FALLS

BIG 5 SAFARIS

Ease into your trip with a threenight stay on the Spice Island.

See the falls and get your thrills with optional bungy jumps and rafting trips.

It’s trunks ahoy in Kruger and rhino’ clock in Matobo National Park.

DAYS 1-4 Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar Whether you’ve just arrived or are in the middle of a full-on round the world trip, you could do much worse than starting this first leg on the gorgeous retreat island of Zanzibar. Disembark in Stone Town and spend the day exploring cobbled alleyways and local markets before heading north to enjoy clear waters and palm-fringed beaches at your fingertips. Return to Dar es Salaam on Day 4. (3B, D)

DAYS 5-12 Mikumi National Park / Iringa / Chitimba / Kande Beach / Lusaka Board your overland truck in Dar es Salaam and travel to your camp on the outskirts of Tanzania’s Mikumi National Park. The following day, drive along the shores of Lake Malawi and experience the warm hospitality of the local people. Opt to go horse riding, or while away the time in the water and on the beach. On Day 11, cross the border into Zambia and continue on to Zambian capital Lusaka. (8B, 8L, 8D)

DAYS 13-19 Livingstone / Bulawayo / Matobo National Park / Tshipise With three full days to spend in Zambia’s adrenalin capital, get close to Victoria Falls and throw caution to the wind with optional activities like bungy jumping off Victoria Falls Bridge, straddled between the Zambia and Zimbabwe borders (you’ll need your passport) or go white water rafting on the Zambezi. From Livingstone, cross the border into Zimbabwe on Day 17 and travel on to Bulawayo and Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe’s best-kept secret and renowned for its populations of rare white rhino. When conditions are right, make the most of the chance to track them on foot with a guide. Spend the night in Tshipise. (7B, 4L, 3D)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Zanzibar excursion • Safari in Kruger & Matobo • Visits to Victoria Falls & Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park • Shangaan cultural evening

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DAYS 20-22 Kruger National Park / Pretoria Not far east from the resort town of Tshipise, you’ll find Kruger National Park. On your first night, get the full Shangaan welcome with a cultural evening full of tribal dancing and singing (time to dance for your supper...). The next day, it’s on to the savannah for a game drive in an open-sided safari vehicle - perfect for unrestricted views so keep your eyes peeled for the Big 5. After an action-packed three weeks, your tour comes to an end on Day 22. Drive through the beautiful Mpumalanga region before arriving in Pretoria. Say farewell to your travel partners, start your onward journey or extend your stay in Pretoria or nearby Jo’burg. See our hotels on page 71 for some inspiration. (3B, 2L, 2D)

Tour Code: ACZVK22

Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam Mikumi N.P. M A L AW I

Chitimba / Kande Beach Z A M B I A

Lusaka Livingstone Z I M BA B W E

Bulawayo Matobo N.P.

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Hotel (3 nts), camping (18 nts)

21 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners

Fully-equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, 6/8-seater 4WD safari vehicle, ferry

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Tshipise Kruger N.P.

Pretoria/ Johannesburg

EAST AFRICAN EXPLORER SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

PRICE FR £2,195

DURATION 21 DAYS

ROUTE LIVINGSTONE - NAIROBI

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

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SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

LAKE MALAWI

ZANZIBAR ISLAND

All three big cats are easily spotted here, so that safari should be amazing.

Camp on the lakeside beaches and immerse yourself in local culture.

Head north to the Indian Ocean beaches of Kendwa, and relaaaax.

DAYS 1-3 Livingstone / Lusaka / South Luangwa National Park Travel beyond the reach of the Victoria Falls roar, making your way through villages and green countryside towards the southern plateau and Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. A short drive from the city, South Luangwa National Park covers over 9,000km2 of land and has a high concentration of wildlife. Set up camp here and check out the park’s fauna (leopard sightings is the big draw here) on a safari drive. (2B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 4-8 Lake Malawi / Iringa Exit the park and make for the Malawi border. After crossing, your next stop is the shore of Lake Malawi which covers almost a fifth of the country’s area and is one of the main sources of income for many of its residents. Your first lakeside camp is on Kande Beach, followed a couple of days later by Chitimba. Drive through the rubber plantations, make the most of the area’s great snorkelling and opt for a traditional game of Bao with the locals. On Day 8, there’s another border crossing on the cards into the highlands of Tanzania. (5B, 5L, 5D)

DAYS 9-15 Mikumi National Park / Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar As you make your way to Dar es Salaam, the route takes you through Mikumi National Park where you’re quite likely to see a variety of wild animals grazing close to the road. At the end of the road is your beach camp, this time on the edge of the glorious Indian Ocean. Leave the truck on the mainland on Day 11 and take the ferry over to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. From Stone Town, head immediately north towards the beaches of Kendwa for two days on the sun-kissed shore. Return to Dar es Salaam on Day 15. (7B, 2L, 3D)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Zanzibar excursion • Maasai village walk • The Great Rift Valley • Visits to Victoria Falls & Mosi-oaTunya National Park

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DAYS 16-21 Marangu / Arusha / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha / Nairobi It’s a mountainous drive away from Dar es Salaam, as you not only pass through Usambara and Pare Mountains on the way but also bed down in a camp at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The next morning, it’s a short drive to the safari capital, Arusha. The base for some of Tanzania’s most popular national parks, this is where you’ll gather your provisions for your trip into the Maasai Mara! After arriving at your camp, visit a local village before starting on a two-day game drive of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, both of them home to the Big 5 and a wealth of other species. Cross the border for the final time as you enter Kenya on Day 21, and make your way to the finish line at Nairobi. (6B, 6L, 5D)

Nairobi Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater Arusha TA N Z A N I A

Zanzibar Dar es Mikumi Salaam Iringa

Tour Code: ACEAE21

Marangu

South Luangwa N.P.

Lake Malawi

Z A M B I A

Lusaka Livingstone

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INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Camping (20 nts)

20 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners

Fully-equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, 4WD, ferry

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JOHANNESBURG TO NAIROBI OVERLAND: WATERFALLS & BEACHES SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 27 DAYS

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ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - NAIROBI

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PRICE FR Â£2,849

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Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

Nairobi Arusha

Bagamoyo TA NZ A NI A

Iringa

South Luangwa N.P.

Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

Lake Malawi

Z A MBI A

Chobe N.P. Okavango Delta Maun

Lusaka Victoria Falls Z I MBA BW E

Gweta Khama Rhino Sanctuary B OT SWA NA

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HIGHLIGHTS

OKAVANGO DELTA

KHAMA RHINO SANCTUARY

This UNESCO-listed crater allows for fantastic year-round game viewing of 25,000 animals.

Explore the lush, wildlife-rich waterways by foot and by mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe).

Take a safari drive in search of endangered rhino, and support a community-run conservation project.

DAYS 4-6 Okavango Delta / Gweta / Kasane The next couple of days serve up two nature gems. First up, the Okavango Delta, where a game walk and a mokoro ride takes you in search of the waterways’ predators. After an evening around the campfire, re-emerge from the wilderness and continue to Gweta. Chobe National Park calls on Day 6. Home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa, head out on trunk watch on an optional cruise on the Chobe River, also a favourite with crocs and hippos. So fingers INSIDE the car. (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 7-11 Victoria Falls / Lusaka / South Luangwa Cross into Zimbabwe and make for Victoria Falls after a lunch prepared by the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club. Brave the white water of the Zambezi with optional rafting, venture out on a canoe or take a scenic flight over the rapids. Day 9 sees the first of two long driving days in the Lando as you cut across Zambia. Bed down under the canvas on a private game farm near Lusaka, and explore South Luangwa National Park on Day 11. (4B, 4L, 3D)

DAYS 12-16 Chipata / Lake Malawi After lunch at G for Good’s Tribal Textiles Café, continue to Lake Malawi. Pinched between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania, the shore of the socalled Lake of Stars is your home for the next few nights. With camps on Kande Beach and Chitimba, free time allows for great snorkelling, plus a traditional meal on the beach. (5B, 5L, 5D)

DAYS 22-23 Bagamoyo / Arusha Return to the mainland and overnight in Korogwe with views of Mt. Usambara. Next day, take in your first glimpse (weather permitting) of the 5,895-metre high Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, then continue to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 24-27 Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha / Nairobi Swap the Lando for smaller safari vehicles and head into two of Africa’s premier wildlife areas; Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater provides year-round food and water for loads of animals, making spotting them less of a skill and more of an inevitability. Zebra, gazelle, impala and cheetah make this their permanent home, and the crater’s swamps and forest also provide additional resources for hippos, black rhinos and giant-tusked elephants. After your wildlife overload, enjoy one last night of camping in Arusha before making the final approach to Nairobi on Day 27. (4B, 4L, 3D)

Tour Code: GADAJB

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INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (4 nts), bush camping (1 nt)

25 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 18 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle (Lando), 4WD, ferry, mokoro

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA

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Watch the beaches stretch in front of you as you sail over to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Inhale aromas of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and lemongrass and reset your body clock to chill mode as you explore the cobbled streets of Stone Town, then make for rural Jambiani for long days of sun and sea. Not quite done with it by Day 21? Upgrade and stay an extra night with a ‘Zanzibar Express Northbound’ add-on, and fly to Bagamoyo on Day 23. (3B)

DEPARTURES 2020/21: Nov

DAYS 19-21 Zanzibar

GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 18

May

Cross into Tanzania and climb through the Great Rift Valley past high mountain passes and rolling emerald tea plantations. As the journey continues, descend down towards the inviting waters of the Indian Ocean and get a taste for life in the capital, Dar es Salaam, which mainly revolves around its bustling harbour and noisy fish markets. (2B, 2L, 2D)

GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides, local guide

Apr

Early landers can use their first day to do some Jo’burg exploring, maybe aiming for Soweto’s Vilakazi Street, once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. On Day 2, head north to Botswana’s Serowe Pan, a large grassy depression and the setting for your first night of camping. In the morning, venture out on a rhino safari at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community-based conservation initiative, then hit the road to Maun for an optional flight above the watery veins of the Okavango Delta. (2B, 2L, D)

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

Mar

DAYS 17-18 Iringa / Dar es Salaam

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

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DAYS 1-3 Johannesburg / Serowe / Maun

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Jan

Covering 2,900 kilometres is no mean feat (it’s an impressive seven countries!) but the Lando overland adventure vehicle was born ready. Make your way north from Jo’burg, camping by lakes, national parks and in the wilds of the bush.

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £409

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Khama Rhino Sanctuary drive • Okavango Delta bush camping excursion • Zanzibar excursion & spice plantation tour • Safari drives in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater • Local dinner on Kande Beach • G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club • G for Good Tribal Textiles

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Serengeti Balloon Safari Take to the skies in a hot-air balloon. Includes a champagne breakfast. Fr £430 Victoria Falls River Rafting Go white water rafting on the Zambezi. Includes class III-V rapids, transfers & lunch. Fr £101 Shorten your trip Victoria Falls & Serengeti Overland: Lakes & Landos (20 days, Victoria Falls - Nairobi) (GADVN) See page 17 Fr £2,299

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

NGORONGORO CRATER

CAPE TOWN TO THE SERENGETI: DESERTS & WILDERNESS SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 40 DAYS

E PA GE 10

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - NAIROBI

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PRICE FR £3,799

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Nairobi Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater TA N Z A NI A

Iringa

Z A MBI A

Chobe N.P.

Okavango Delta

Damaraland

Arusha Korogwe Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

South Luangwa N.P. Kande Beach / Chitimba Lusaka

Victoria Falls

Etosha N.P.

Maun Gweta D’kar Windhoek

Spitzkoppe Swakopmund

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Namib Desert NAM IB IA

DEAD

Fish River Canyon N.P.

Orange River

VLEI, NAMIBIA

Cederberg

Cape Town

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for18-39s GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers

(CEOs), certified safari guides, local guide, camp crew GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 20

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MY OWN ROOM: Fr £539

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Safaris in Etosha, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater • Entry to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes & Spitzkoppe • Okavango Delta bush camping excursion • Zanzibar excursion & spice plantation tour • 5 G for Good project visits • Local dinner on Kande Beach

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Okavango Delta Flight See the vast wilderness of Africa with a view only a select few will ever see. Fr £94 Reverse your trip Serengeti, Falls & Cape Town Overland: Sunsets & Safaris (40 days, Nairobi - Cape Town) (GADKNC) See pages 18/19 Fr £3,749 Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah (55 days, Cape Town - Nairobi) (GADSUA) See pages 20/21 Fr £5,999

HIGHLIGHTS

THE LANDO

VICTORIA FALLS

See the stripy, spotty and impressively maned on safari in Etosha, the Okavango and the Serengeti.

Equally at home on the road and on safari thanks to reclining seats, big windows, USB chargers and in-built legroom.

Not just the location of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, but an adrenalin capital to boot.

A lot can happen in 40 days. With an itinerary teeming with wild safaris, optional bungy jumps and intrepid journeys into deserts and steaming wetlands, you’ll no doubt savour Zanzibar’s easy-going (nap friendly) pace towards the end. DAYS 1-6 Cape Town / Cederberg / Orange River / Fish River Canyon / Namib Desert

DAYS 19-24 Victoria Falls / Lusaka / South Luangwa

From Cape Town, travel past plantations of rooibos tea and through South Africa’s Western Cape before overnighting in Cederberg. Along the way, stop at the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre and learn about how the project allows the indigenous community to support themselves through sustainable tourism. On Day 3, set up camp at Orange River, the natural border with Namibia, before it’s sunset o’clock over the rim of the Fish River Canyon. Next, head towards the dunes of Sossusvlei, which make up part of one the oldest and driest ecosystems on Earth. Watch some dramatic sunsets over desert landscapes, and climb the literally breathtaking Dune 45 (it’s HOT). (5B, 5L, 5D)

Crossing over to Zimbabwe, stop for lunch at the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club before continuing on to your next stop. With the thunderous Victoria Falls as your backdrop for the next few nights, the scene is set for what could be an epic stay with optional bungy jumps, rafting and helicopter flights available over, along and across the Zambezi River. A day of driving then takes you to Lusaka, your overnight stop en route to the wildlife and optional walking safaris of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. (4B, 4L, 3D)

DAYS 7-9 Swakopmund / Spitzkoppe Cross the Namib Desert to the German-influenced town of Swakopmund on Namibia’s west coast. Adrenalin is the drug of choice here, whether through angling, surfing, sandboarding or a dolphin-spotting cruise. Day 9, travel north to Twyfelfontein and explore the 6,000-year-old rock engravings and fossil forests nearby. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 10-15 Etosha National Park / Windhoek / D’kar / Maun Etosha protects over 20,000 square kilometres of land, and your safaris give you top opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, elephants and rhinos. Plus, flood-lit waterholes allow animal spotting to continue after dark! On Day 13, head to the Namibian capital, stopping at the G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant for lunch. Next up, a border crossing into Botswana and the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Meet an indigenous San Bushman at the G for Good Dqae Qare San Lodge, who will arm you with their best survival tips as you prepare for your upcoming trip into the marshes of the Okavango Delta. (6B, 6L, 4D)

DAYS 16-18 Okavango Delta / Gweta / Kasane SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA

The wait is over! Hop into a mokoro and make for your camp in the Okavango Delta for game walks and mokoro safaris. With a total area ranging from 15,000 square kilometres in drier seasons to 22,000 square kilometres in the wettest, the region is home to an immense range of animals, including African bush elephant, buffalo, hippo, black rhino, white rhino and zebra. One tough act to follow, but Chobe National Park is up to the task. After a night of camping under Gweta’s baobab trees, close to the bizarre salt pans of Makgadikgadi, head to Kasane for optional cruises on the Chobe River or open vehicle safaris in the park. (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 25-29 Chipata / Kande Beach / Chitimba Stop short of the border and support another G for Good business with lunch at the Tribal Textiles Market and Courtyard Café. Malawi calls on Day 26 and, more specifically, its namesake lake. At 400 kilometres long, the lake harbours more fish species than any other lake in the world, making it a fantastic snorkelling spot. Make the most of this as you make your way along the shore, camping out at Kande Beach and Chitimba and enjoying free time and dinner at a local family home. (5B, 5L, 5D)

DAYS 30-34 Iringa / Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar Your penultimate border crossing takes you into Tanzania, which does safaris and beaches equally well. The beaches come first as you make your way towards the Indian Ocean, where your Zanzibar ferry leaves from Dar es Salaam on Day 32. Spend time on the beaches of Jambiani and on the historic streets of Stone Town, and enjoy a guided tour of a spice plantation. Upgrade for an included flight and an extra day in paradise. (5B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 35-40 Bagamoyo / Arusha / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Nairobi Back on the mainland, rest up for your three-day safari adventure. Make for Arusha on Day 36, then swap the Lando for 4WD vehicles as you set off for the plains of the Serengeti, Africa’s most impressive game viewing. Next up, venture down to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater to check out herds of zebra, gazelle, impala and cheetah. Your last day sees you travel through ancient Maasai lands to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, where the tour ends on your arrival. (6B, 6L, 4D)

Tour Code: GADCN

PENDUKA VILLAGE RESTAURANT THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS: WOMEN Visits to this project provides a reliable revenue stream for the female-run business and for handicrafters across the country who are contracted by it.

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (28 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (3 nts), basic bush camping (2 nts), multi-share guesthouses (2 nts), multi-share hostel (1 nt)

36 breakfasts, 33 lunches, 27 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle (Lando), 4WD, minibus, ferry

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BIG 5 SAFARIS

Cape Town

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ALEXANDRIA CAIRO ST. ANTHONY MONASTERY LUXOR ASWAN ABU SIMBEL KARIMA PYRAMIDS OF MEROE KHARTOUM

DANAKIL DEPRESSION GONDAR

LALIBELA

BAHIR DAR

DEBRE MARKOS

ADDIS ABABA ABRA MINCH JINJA HOIMA

SAMBURU RESERVE

MURCHISON MAASAI MARA FALLS

NAKURU N.P.

QUEEN ELIZABETH N.P. GORILLA TREK

MAASAI MARA NAIROBI

SERENGETI N.P.

MT. KILIMANJARO

NGORONGORO CRATER ZANZIBAR

DAR ES SALAAM

LAKE MALAWI SOUTH LUANGWA N.P. LILONGWE LOWER ZAMBEZI N.P.

OKAVANGO DELTA

ETOSHA N.P.

MATOBO HILLS N.P.

SPITZKOPPE

MAKGADIKGADI PANS N.P.

SWAKOPMUND SOSSUSVLEI

(PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

£9,375

NEED TO KNOWS

ACCOMMODATION Camping (55%), hostels and hotels (45%)

TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18 GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, African camp master,

local guides

INCLUDED MEALS All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

GROUP SIZE: Max 22 DEPARTURES 2020/21: Northbound: 30Nov20 Southbound: 17Nov20 LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $7,450

payable locally

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

HWANGE N.P.

Get ready to reconnect with FISH RIVER CANYON nature/life/yourself (delete as appropriate) on this mammoth trip that goes all the way from Cairo to Cape Town. A real trans-African experience, CAPE TOWN perfect for gap years, sabbaticals and for getting-off-the-grid moods.

142 DAYS,

HARAR

BALE N.P.

VICTORIA FALLS

SIMIEN MOUNTAINS

TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, boat, ferry, mokoro, canoe

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• Guided tours of Cairo Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Temple of Horus, Meroe Pyramids, Gondar, Axum, Lalibela rock churches & Harar • Overnight felucca trip on the Nile • Jebel Barkal Mountain climb • Treks in Simien Mountains N.P., Bale Mountain N.P. • 3-day excursion in Danakil Depression • Boat trips on Lake Tana, Lake Ziway, Chobe River • Safaris in Awash, Samburu, Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongorp Crater, Hwange & Matobo national parks • Mountain gorilla trek • Chimpanzee trek • Zanzibar excursion • 2-day canoe safari in the Lower Zambezi • 2-day Okavango Delta excursion • Visits to Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara Necropolis, Dahur, Suez Canal, El Quesir Fort, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Kushite ruins, Blue Nile Falls, Konso, Samburu Village, Victoria Falls, San village, Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei & Fish River Canyon

HIGHLIGHTS

PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

THE DRAGOMAN TRUCK

Trek to meet a family of wild mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park.

These pyramids were built around 4,500 years ago as tombs to Pharoahs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.

Make like a true explorer in these legendary orange trucks, built to thrive on challenging landscapes.

DAYS 1-13 Cairo / Alexandria / Port Said / Zafarana / El Quesir / Mara Alam / Luxor

DAYS 77-84 Kaniyo Pabadi / Murchison Falls N.P. / Mpanga Forest / Bwindi N.P.

Egypt gets your full attention for this first part of your journey, with your starting point naturally being Cairo and the Great Pyramids. From there, follow the coast along the Mediterranean before crossing the Eastern Desert towards the Red Sea. Winding up in Luxor, get the full history lowdown with included tours of Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of the country’s most influential Pharaohs.

The next week is all about embracing (metaphorically) some of our closest and hairiest relatives. First up, the chimpanzees of Kaniyo Pabidi. Set out on a trek with a certified guide and cross your fingers for a chance meeting with one of the local populations. Later, Bwindi presents one of the world’s most exclusive wildlife experiences - a gorilla tracking walk in the Impenetrable Forest. And that’s not even the whole story. There’s also a water safari in the shadow of Murchison Falls and a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park in search of eagles, hippos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffaloes.

DAYS 14-24 Aswan / Abu Simbel / Wadi Halifa / Karima / Naqa HAMER VILLAGE, ETHIOPIA

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Cairo to Nairobi (72 days) Follow the Nile as it travels between the Med and East Africa through Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya (DRECN) Fr £5,480 (plus local kitty) Gondar to Cape Town (114 days) A 114-day overland trip through ten countries and countless national parks and wildlife hotspots. (DRAGO). Fr £7,375 (plus local kitty) Gondar to Cape Town with Gorillas (64 days) Your ticket to Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains and the treasure of East Africa - gorillas included. (DREGR) Fr £4,505 (plus local kitty) Gondar to Nairobi (44 days) A trip through the highlands and deserts of Ethiopia and the savannahs of northern Kenya (DREGN) Fr £3,230 (plus local kitty) Addis Ababa to Cape Town (94 days) A 94-dayer starting on the Horn of Africa and snaking south west towards cosmopolitan Cape Town. (DRAAO) Fr £6,065 (plus local kitty) Addis Ababa to Nairobi with Gorillas (44 days) The national park extraordinaire. Focus on Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda and crown it all with a gorilla trek. (DREAR) Fr £3,085 (plus local kitty) Gondar to Arba Minch (35 days) Take on Ethiopia, from the historical north to the remote tribal villages and the Rift Valley in the south. (DRAGM). Fr £2,630 (plus local kitty) Nairobi to Cape Town with Gorillas (71 days) A classic itinerary with safaris in parks, deltas and deserts. Gorilla trek included in Uganda. (DRAUW). Fr £4,415 (plus local kitty)

In Aswan, board a traditional felucca for an overnight sailing expedition of the Nile River. After a couple more days at leisure in Aswan and Abu Simbel, your first border crossing takes you to Sudan and into the vast Sahara Desert. These sands are anything but devoid of history and life, and your four-day drive takes you to the Kushite-era temples of Wawa, Dongola and Naqa as well as the pyramids at Meroe and the Jebel Barkal Mountain.

DAYS 25-36 Khartoum / Gedaref / Gondar / Simien Mountains N.P. / Axum Capital Khartoum is your last big Sudanese stop before the border. Ethiopia calls on Day 28 as well as a fresh intake of travellers who’ll join at Gondar, just in time for a three-day excursion into the Simien Mountains National Park. With guided treks of this striking region included, you’ll look out for indigenous geladas and Ethiopian wolves and camp out in the wild in the Sankaber and Chenek regions.

DAYS 37-50 Mekele / Danakil Depression / Lalibela / Bahir Dar / Addis Ababa Continue through the Adwa Mountains and visit Tigray’s famous rock-hewn churches before boarding your 4WD for a drive into the salty and sulphurous Danakil Depression. En route to the Ethiopian capital, it’s all 13th century rock churches at Lalibela and the gorgeous Blue Nile Falls at Bahir Dar. Once you’ve arrived in Addis Ababa, enjoy a couple of days at leisure as you welcome your group’s latest arrivals.

DAYS 51-63 Harar / Awash N.P. / Lake Ziway / Bale Mountains N.P. / Arba Minch

DAYS 85-100 Nakuru N.P. / Maasai Mara / Nairobi / Amboseli N.P. / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Lushoto Cross the equator en route to Lake Mburo National Park, then cross the border for your second helping of Kenyan life, including game drives in the incredible Maasai Mara. After a brief stay in Nairobi, head to Tanzania’s Arusha, your base for exploring Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater - undoubtedly among the world’s very best wildlifespotting destinations.

DAYS 101-112 Zanzibar / Lake Malawi / Lilongwe / South Luangwa N.P. Slow down the pace and switch up the scenery as you make for the Indian Ocean and the Spice Island of Zanzibar. After four days, return to the mainland and make for the Malawian border. Set up camp on the shores of Lake Malawi, and cross the border again on Day 111 as you drive to South Luangwa Naitonal Park.

DAYS 113-121 Lower Zambezi / Livingstone / Victoria Falls / Chobe N.P. Jump back on the adrenalin truck as you explore some of Zambia and Zimbabwe’s most exciting regions. First up is the iconic Lower Zambezi river, which you’ll explore on a two-day canoeing expedition. Next is Livingstone and the Victoria Falls - not just home to the famous rapids but also famous for activities like bungy jumping, white water rafting, canoeing and scenic heli flights! It’s over to Botswana on Day 121 for a chance to see Chobe National Park’s stunning wildlife on a boat cruise.

UNESCO-listed Harar is a clear highlight on the Horn of Africa, a city snaked with narrow alleyways, mosques, markets and shrines. Next up is Awash National Park, and a welcome taste of glamping as you bed down in one of the local lodges! The Bale Mountains gives you your next national park, and the country’s secondhighest point as you take the truck up to the Sanetti Plateau, also home to another population of Ethiopian wolves. In Arba Minch, explore the city at your leisure as some travellers hop off while others join.

DAYS 122-129 Hwange N.P. / Matobo N.P. / Makgadikgadi Pans / Okavango Delta

DAYS 64-76 Samburu N.P. / Naivasha / Nairobi / Kericho / Jinja / Nakitoma

DAYS 130-142 Grootfontein / Etosha N.P. / Spitzkoppe / Namib Desert / Fish River Canyon / Citrusdal / Cape Town

Cross the border into Kenya and Samburu National Park. Visit a cultural project at a local tribal community, then head out on your first Kenyan safari and wild camp experience, followed by another in Naivasha where hippos and African fish eagles live. In Nairobi, stay in an eco camp in the suburbs and explore the city at leisure before crossing into Uganda and upping the adrenalin levels as you set up shop in Jinja, your go-to spot for rafting, bungy jumping and jet boating.

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Botswana is nothing if not diverse, as you’ll soon see over the next week where you’ll take a walking tour in search of the white rhino in Matobo, drive through the meerkat-studded salt flats of the Makgadikgadi Pans and delve deep into the flooded plains of the Okavango Delta. Over two days, camp out in the wilderness and look out for the region’s diverse animals.

This last leg takes you through Namibia towards South Africa. Visit a traditional San community, take a safari in Etosha then head into the Namib Desert to see the country’s most iconic landscapes at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. Cross into South Africa on Day 140 and make your final approach to Cape Town.

Tour Code: DRACO

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

GORILLA TREK

CAIRO TO NAIROBI WITH GORILLAS PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY) FR £6,670

DURATION 92 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18

ROUTE CAIRO - NAIROBI

GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, camp master,

local guides

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

GROUP SIZE: Max 22

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Visits to Egyptian Museum, Dashur, Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Suez Canal, St. Anthony’s Monastery, El Quseir, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Horus Temple, Abu Simbel, Naqa Temple, Meroe Pyramids & Lalibela rock churches, gorilla trek, chimpanzee trek, safaris in Murchison Falls N.P., Maasai Mara, Awash N.P. & Samburu, Nile cruise, treks in Simien Mountains N.P & Bale Mountains N.P, Danakil Depression excursion, Ethiopian wolves trip DEPARTURES 2020/21:

DAYS 1-21 Cairo / Alexandria / Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Wadi Hafia / Karima

DAYS 47-70 Addis Ababa / Harar / Awash N.P. / Bale N.P. / Samburu / Naivasha

19Jan21

This first leg takes you from the pyramids of Giza to the deserts of Northern Sudan. From Cairo, head to Alexandria and follow the Suez Canal south towards the Red Sea. Visit the tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, then take a felucca ride down the Nile before hopping the border to Sudan.

Between traditional villages and markets, it’s all about the game in the Awash, Bale Mountains and Samburu national parks. Keep your eyes peeled for cheetahs, lions, leopards and wolves. The Kenyan border comes up on Day 65.

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DAYS 22-46 Naqa / Khartoum / Gondar / Simien Mountain N.P. / Axum / Bahir Dar Wild camp your way through Sudan’s desert, then continue to country number three. In Ethiopia, go trekking in the Simien Mountains and visit the Danakil Depression, also known as the cradle of mankind.

LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $4,310

Alexandria

Tour Code: DRECR

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Camping and wild camps (40%), hostels and hotels (60%)

All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, boat

CAIRO TO KHARTOUM

Port Said

Cairo Zafarana Luxor Aswan

DAYS 71-92 Nairobi / Kericho / Jinja / Bwindi / Lake Mburo N.P. / Maasai Mara / Nairobi Flirt with the Uganda-Kenya border and see what epic is really like with rhino walks in Nakitoma, gorilla treks in Bwindi, chimpanzee sightings in the Budongo Forest and safaris in the Maasai Mara.

21Jan20, 17Nov20,

Wadi Halfa Karima

El Quseir Marsa Alam

Abu Simbel Musawwarat

Khartoum Simien Mountains N.P. Bahir Dar Gondar

Axum Mekele Lalibela

Harar Awash N.P. Bale Mountains Kaniyo Pabidi / Arba Minch N.P. Murchison Falls N.P. Moyale Jinja Samburu N.P. Lake Mburo N.P. Nakuru N.P. Queen Elizabeth Naivasha N.P. Nairobi Bwindi Maasai Mara N.P. Addis Ababa

GONDAR TO ADDIS ABABA

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

DURATION

ROUTE

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

DURATION

ROUTE

FR £2,090

27 DAYS

CAIRO - KHARTOUM

FR £1,540

21 DAYS

GONDAR - ADDIS ABABA

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Get to know Africa’s north eastern corner with 27 days in Egypt and the lesser-trodden landscapes of Sudan. There are 2,000 kilometres between the Pyramids of Giza and those in Meroe, and a whole lot in between including the historic cities of Alexandria and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings - the most sought after resting place among the Pharaohs of Egypt - and a host of colourful villages and towns. Among the highlights of this trip is an overnight felucca cruise down the River Nile, as well as a night out in the wilds of Sudan’s Sahara Desert. Finish up in Khartoum or continue on to the next leg to Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia is a favourite with intrepid travellers. Overland trucks are completely at home here too, with this 21-dayer making good use of its off-the-beaten-track capabilities. First off, Simien Mountains National Park. Often overlooked for the big cat havens of eastern and southern Africa, this trip sticks around for three days for the mountainous scenery, the gelada monkeys and the Walkia ibex. There’s also a 4WD trip across the Danakil Depression to see the cradle of mankind and the stunning salt flat of Lake Asale. Add to that the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and a number of wild camps along the way, and you’ve made a pretty good dent in it.

INCLUSIONS

Departs: 26Mar20, 17Nov20, 25Mar21 Accommodation: Camping and wild camps (25%), hostels and hotels (75%) Meals: 26 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners Activities: Please ask for details Local Kitty: Approx. USD $640 payable locally Tour Code: DRZCK

Departs: 13Jan20, 04Mar20, 18Apr20, 27Nov20, 15Dec20, 04Jan21, 26Feb21, 03Mar21 Accommodation: Camping and wild camps (25%), hostels and hotels (75%) Meals: 20 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners Activities: Please ask for details Local Kitty: Approx. USD $650 payable locally Tour Code: DRZGA

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CAIRO TO ADDIS ABABA PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY) FR £3,825

TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18

DURATION 49 DAYS

ROUTE CAIRO - ADDIS ABABA

GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Egyptian Museum, Dashur, Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Suez Canal, St. Anthony’s Monastery, El Quseir, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Horus Temple, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Naqa Temple, Meroe Pyramids, Simien Mountains N.P treks, Axum tour, Danakil Depression excursion, Lalibela rock churches DEPARTURES 2020/21: 04Mar20, 17Nov20,

03Mar21 LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $1,340

DAYS 1-13 Cairo / Alexandria / Port Said / Zafarana / El Quseir / Marsa Alam / Luxor

DAYS 25-36 Khartoum / Gedaref / Gondar / Simien Mountains N.P. / Axum

After starting out exploring ancient sites and pyramids near Cairo, the next few days takes you across the Nile Delta, along the Mediterranean coast and into the Eastern Deserts. Call by historic monasteries and cities, and enjoy the gentle breeze of the Red Sea at El Quseir.

After a couple of days in the Sudanese capital, Ethiopia is next up and a three-day stay in the Simien Mountains. Trek in search of indigenous animals before another change of scene among the tombs and palaces of Axum.

DAYS 14-24 Aswan / River Nile / Abu Simbel / Wadi Halfa / Karima / Musawwat / Naqa Visit the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu before continuing to Aswan for your overnight felucca cruise down the Nile. It’s temple time again in Abu Simbel before you cross into Sudan on Day 19 for some wild camping in the Sahara Desert!

Alexandria

Zafarana Luxor Aswan

Continue towards Hamed Ella and make your way into the Danakil Depression, peppered with volcanoes, salt flats and camel caravans. After a couple of days at Lake Tana’s monasteries, drive towards Addis Ababa.

Wadi Halfa

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

Overland truck, private bus, boat

NAIROBI TO CAPE TOWN

El Quseir Marsa Alam

Abu Simbel

Musawwarat Simien Mountains N.P. Axum Naqa Danakil Khartoum Gedaref Depression Mekele Gondar Lalibela Bahir Dar Debre Markos Addis Ababa

Karima

Tour Code: DRECA

Port Said

Cairo

DAYS 37-49 Mekele / Danakil Depression / Lalibela / Bahir Dar / Addis Ababa

Camping and wild camps (25%), hostels and hotels (75%)

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY) FR £3,175

payable locally

TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18

DURATION 51 DAYS

ROUTE NAIROBI - CAPE TOWN

GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, camp master,

local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-13 Nairobi / Amboseli / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Marangu / Zanzibar

DAYS 27-38 Victoria Falls / Chobe N.P. / Hwange N.P. / Matobo N.P. / Okavango Delta

Your tour starts with a national park crawl of Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife havens: Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. With those lands sufficiently scoured, pass by the foothills of Mt. Kili on your way to a four-day Zanzibar retreat.

Cross into your new base in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, then head west into Botswana for another flurry of national parks and the world’s largest salt flats, the Makgadikgadi Pans. Yet another wildlife experience awaits among the flooded plains of the Okavango Delta.

DAYS 14-26 Dar es Salaam / Lake Malawi / Lilongwe / South Luangwe / Livingstone

DAYS 39-51 Grootfontein / Etosha N.P. / Namib Desert / Fish River Canyon / Cape Town

Back on the mainland, it’s a two-day drive until you reach Malawi and the shores of its namesake lake. Over the border in Zambia, jump on some game drives in South Luangwe National Park before a two-day canoeing trip down the Lower Zambezi River.

Arriving into Namibia, meet the indigenous San people before venturing to Etosha National Park. Continue to the bone dry Namib and make your final approach to South Africa’s Cape Town via Fish River Canyon.

Tour Code: DRANW

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Camping and wild camps (85%), hostels and hotels (15%)

All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, ferry, mokoro

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Safaris in Serengeti, Tarangire, Hwange, Matobo and Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar excursion, spice plantation tour, Kawaza village visit, 2-night canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi River, Victoria Falls visit, Chobe National Park boat trip, painted dog conservation project visit, Cecil Rhodes grave visit, overnight Okavango Delta excursion, San Village project, Sossusvlei & Dead Vlei, Fish River Canyon DEPARTURES 2020/21: 17Feb20, 11Apr20, 20Jun20, 15Aug20, 22Aug20, 10Oct20, 17Oct20, 30Nov20, 16Feb21 LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $3,110

payable locally

Nairobi

Ambroseli N.P. Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti N.P. Arusha Lake Manyara N.P. Tarangire N.P. Zanzibar Mikumi Dar es South Luangwa N.P. / Salaam Luanga River Lake Malawi Kasane Livingstone Lilongwe Chobe N.P. Lower Zambezi Area Victoria Falls Hwange N.P. Bulawayo Matobo N.P. Swakopmund Makgadikgadi Pans Sossusvlei Okavango Delta Fish River Canyon N.P. Etosha N.P.

Spitzkoppe

Citrusdal

Cape Town

NAIROBI TO VICTORIA FALLS PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY) FR £1,835

DURATION 28 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18

ROUTE NAIROBI - VICTORIA FALLS

GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, camp master,

local guides INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Safaris in the Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar excursion, spice plantation tour, Kawaza village visit, 2-night canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi River, Victoria Falls visit

DAYS 14-21 Dar es Salaam / Mikumi / Lake Malawi / Lilongwe / South Luangwa N.P.

After a night in the capital, your first national park is Amboseli, marked from the rest by its striking view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. With (hopefully) a few elephant sightings under your belt, next up is a 4WD excursion through the parks of Tarangire, Serengeti and flamingofamous Lake Manyara, as well as the Ngorongoro Crater.

Back on dry land, settle in for a couple of long driving days as you make your way to Lake Malawi, where optional activities range from watersports to woodcarving lessons. Next up, the remote wilds of South Luangwa National Park.

DAYS 7-13 Arusha / Lushoto / Zanzibar

DAYS 22-26 Luangwa River / Lower Zambezi area / Livingstone / Victoria Falls

Often described as a natural wildlife enclosure, take to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater on Day 7 for the trip’s best game-spotting opportunities. Zanzibar is next up, with a three-day excursion to soak up the history of Stone Town and the beaches of Nungwi.

Pair up in twos for your two-night canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi River, then set your sights on the finish line on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls with a brief stop at the adrenalin playground of Livingstone.

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, ferry, canoe

22 07 10 09 23 24

Mar 21

Feb 21

Jan 21

Dec

Nov

Oct

Sep

Aug

Jul

Jun

May

Apr

04 20

LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $2,000

payable locally

Nairobi

Serengeti N.P. Amboseli N.P. Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara N.P. Tarangire N.P.

Arusha Lushoto

Zanzibar Mikumi

Dar es Salaam

Lake Malawi

Luanga River

Tour Code: DRANF

Camping and wild camps (85%), hostels and hotels (15%)

Mar

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-6 Nairobi / Amboseli N.P. / Serengeti N.P. / Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Crater

Feb

Jan

DEPARTURES 2020/21:

South Luangwa Lilongwe N.P. Z A M B I A Lower Zambezi Area Livingstone Victoria Falls

B OT S WA N A

ZANZIBAR TO CAPE TOWN PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY) FR £2,405

DURATION 42 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18

ROUTE ZANZIBAR - CAPE TOWN

GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, camp master,

local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Zanzibar excursion, Kawaza Village visit, 2-night canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi River, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park boat trip, safaris in Hwange, & Matobo, painted dog conservation project, Cecil Rhodes grave, Okavango Delta excursion, San Village project, Sossusvlei & Dead Vlei

DAYS 22-30 Hwange N.P. / Matobo N.P. / Makgadikgadi Pans / Okavango Delta

Ease into things on the island of Zanzibar, spending time in Stone Town and Nungwi Beach. If you can’t wait to get a start on your wildlife-spotting tally, opt to visit the Jozani Forest in search of red colobus monkeys. After a ferry to Dar es Salaam, start the journey to the beachside camps of Lake Malawi.

Gear up for nine days of wildlife safaris in national parks, across the world’s largest salt pans and on the plains of the Okavango Delta. Think rhinos, bush elephants, leopards and salty zebras.

DAYS 11-21 South Luangwa N.P. / Lower Zambezi / Victoria Falls / Chobe N.P. After some game drives in South Luangwa National Park, grab your paddles for a two-night canoe safari down the Lower Zambezi River towards Victoria Falls. Chobe serves up your second helping of game drives.

DAYS 31-42 Etosha N.P. / Spitzkoppe / Namib Desert / Fish River Canyon / Cape Town Watch the ground dry up as you make your way from Etosha, past rocky Spitzkoppe and into the Namib Desert and otherworldly Dead Vlei. En route to Cape Town, watch the sunset at Fish River Canyon and get your wine face on for a tasting in Citrusdal.

Tour Code: DRAZW

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Camping and wild camps (80%), hostels and hotels (20%)

All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, ferry, mokoro, canoe

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15 31

17 30 19

Mar 21

Feb 21

Jan 21

Dec

Nov

Oct

Sep

Aug

Jul

Jun

May

Apr

Feb

DAYS 1-10 Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam / Mikumi / Lake Malawi / Lilongwe

Mar

DEPARTURES 2020/21: SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE Jan

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

GROUP SIZE: Max 22

LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $1,910

payable locally

Zanzibar Mikumi Dar es Salaam Lake Malawi Chobe N.P. Lilongwe Lower Zambezi Area Okavango Delta Livingstone Shakawe Victoria Falls Etosha N.P. Hwange N.P. Spitzkoppe Bulawayo Swakopmund Grootfontein Matobo N.P. Sossusvlei Makgadikgadi Pans Fish River Canyon N.P. Noordoewer South Luangwa N.P. / Luanga River

Citrusdal

Cape Town

NAIROBI TO ZANZIBAR

NAIROBI TO NAIROBI WITH GORILLAS

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

DURATION

ROUTE

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

DURATION

ROUTE

FR £1,020

14 DAYS

NAIROBI - ZANZIBAR

FR £1,360

21 DAYS

NAIROBI - NAIROBI

The landscapes between Nairobi and the soothing waves of Zanzibar are what overland trucks were built for. This trip doesn’t just concern itself with the big players (though there are plenty of those, too). It heads off road in search of more unassuming gems, like hiking in the Usamabara Mountains and visiting traditional Irente villages in Lushoto. And the highlights are plenty, from safaris in the national parks of the Serengeti, Tarangire, Amboseli and Lake Manyara, drives in the Ngorongoro Crater and a four-day stay on the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar.

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

This three-week tour circles some of eastern Africa’s most celebrated wildlife spots, including the national parks of Nakuru, Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and the Maasai Mara. It’s chimps galore in Uganda’s Kaniyo Pabidi Forest, home to one of our closest relatives, but the gorillas steal the show in Bwindi National Park as you make your way through the forest to track the great ape - a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mix it up a bit in activity-heavy Jinja, and raise your heart rate with optional white water rafting, jet boating, bungy jumping or quad biking.

INCLUSIONS

Departs: 17Feb20, 18May20, 20Jun20, 22Aug20, 07Sep20, 21Sep20, 10Oct20, 23Nov20, 06Jan21, 16Feb21 Accommodation: Camping (75%), hostels and hotels (25%) Meals: 6 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners Local Kitty: Approx. USD $1,340 payable locally Transport: Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, ferry Tour Code: DRYND

INCLUSIONS

Departs: Selected Sun and Tue Accommodation: Camping (90%), hostels and hotels (10%) Meals: All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels Local Kitty: Approx. USD $2,130 payable locally Transport: Overland truck, 4WD, private bus Tour Code: DRYNN

DAR ES SALAAM TO VICTORIA FALLS

VICTORIA FALLS TO CAPE TOWN

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

DURATION

ROUTE

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

DURATION

ROUTE

FR £1,050

19 DAYS

DAR ES SALAAM - VICTORIA FALLS

FR £1,430

24 DAYS

VICTORIA FALLS - CAPE TOWN

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Start things off at a leisurely pace on the island of Zanzibar with a guided tour of the spice plantations before heading north towards the beaches of Nungwi. Over the border in Malawi, relax on the shores of the so-called Lake of Stars before gearing up for a safari in South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s most remote and underrated parks (it’s a long drive without a sturdy truck). Your final wildlife safari takes place on the water with a two-day canoeing adventure down the Lower Zambezi River. Finish with a splash at Victoria Falls, the world’s largest water curtain. INCLUSIONS

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

A fantastic snapshot of the continent’s natural diversity and scenic prowess, from the dry and unrelenting nature of the Namib Desert to the fruitful waterways of the Okavango Delta and its roaming populations of bush elephant, buffalo and hippo. Want a little more? The national parks of Hwange, Matobo, Chobe and Etosha bring plenty of Big 5 sightings as well as cheetahs, zebras and wildebeest, and the sprawling Makgadikgadi Pans show a completely different sort of landscape as they boast the title of Earth’s largest salt pans. INCLUSIONS

Departs Southbound: Selected Mon and Wed Northbound: Selected Mon and Wed Accommodation: Camping (80%), hostels and hotels (20%) Meals: All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels Local Kitty: Approx. USD $800 payable locally Transport: Overland truck, 4WD, private bus, ferry, canoe Tour Code: DRYDF

Departs Southbound: Selected Fri and Sun Northbound: Selected Sat and Mon Accommodation: Camping (85%), hostels and hotels (15%) Meals: All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels Local Kitty: Approx. USD $1,110 payable locally Transport: Overland truck, 4WD, mokoro Tour Code: DRYVC

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EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

r a k Da a r c c A TO

(PLUS LOCAL KITTY)

70 DAYS,

£4,430

Finding your way off the beaten trac k isn’t so easy these days, but heading west on the African continent lets you do just that. This trip is worthy of any intrepid soul, and covers an imp ressive nine countries along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guinea .

ABOMEY

S E N EG A L

ABUJA

ST. LOUIS

DAKAR

ACCRA KETA BEACHES

TOUBA S E N EG A

KINSHASA

BAO BOLONG WETLANDS

UIGE

CAP SKIRRING BISSAU

B E N I N

GUINÉE FORESTIERE

FREETOWN S I E R R A

TATA SOMBA VILLAGES

MAMOU

G U I N E A

TOGOVILLE

KORHOGO

TIWAI ISLAND

L EO N E

G H A N A

ABOMEY

TOGOVILLE

MT. KLOUTO KUMASI

N I G E R I A

COTONOU & GANVIE

ACCRA

CAPE TOWN

KETA BEACHES GRAND BASSAM L I B E R I A

CÔT E

TO G O

D ’ I VO I R E

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: Overland Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 18 GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22 DEPARTURES 2020/21: Eastbound: 09Nov20 Westbound: 27Jan20, 25Jan21 LOCAL KITTY: Approx. USD $2,090

payable locally

• Visits to Grand Mosque of Touba, Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix, Kakum N.P., Akosombo Dam, Pendjari N.P., Ganvie stilt village, Ouidah & Fort Prinzenstein • Pirogue trips to the Sine-Saloum Delta, Bao Balong Reserve, Lac Togo • Two-day excursion in Fouta Djallon • Trek to Pont de Liana • Traditional cultural show in Mt. Klouto • Guided tour of Tata Somba region

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ACCOMMODATION Camping (50%), hostels and hotels (50%)

INCLUDED MEALS All meals included while camping, some breakfasts at hotels

TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4WD, pirogue (dugout canoe)

HIGHLIGHTS

TATA SOMBA

PYGMY HIPPOS

UNESCO-listed Pendjari is home to the last populations of African forest elephants and West African lions.

We all want to live in a castle. Take inspiration from these two-storey mud castle homes in Benin’s Tata Somba.

Visit Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary and check out the rare pygmy hippos.

DAYS 1-7 Dakar / St. Louis / Touba (Toubakouta) / Tendaba Starting out in Dakar, visit the Village des Arts - the city’s hub for local artists or kick back and relax on the beaches of N’gor and Yoff. On Day 2, head north to the old colonial city of St. Louis, formerly the capital of French West Africa, then south to the small town of Toubakouta. Visit the Grand Mosque of Touba and visit a nearby village to see a slice of rural Senegalese life. On Day 6, cross into The Gambia and camp opposite the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, one of the premier birdwatching sites in Africa. Take to the water on a motorised pirogue, then opt for a game drive in the forests and mangroves of Kiang West National Park.

DAYS 8-17 Cap Skirring / Bissau / Northern Guinea (Labé) / Fouta Djallon (Labé) Cross back into Senegal and enjoy two full days in Cap Skirring; plenty of time for swimming, biking, fishing, quad biking and sunbathing. On Day 11, drive across the border into the rarely visited country of Guinea-Bissau, stopping in the capital. Explore the old Portuguese centre of Bissau Velho then cross into Guinea on the way to the town of Labé, the gateway to the Fouta Djallon highland region. The roads on this section will take you through some incredibly remote areas; this is off-the-beaten-track travel at its finest! From Labé, travel through remote country roads to the small rural community of Aïnguel and enjoy a full-day trek in the surrounding region, then head back to Labé.

DAYS 18-26 Mamou / Southern Guinea / Freetown Peninsula / Freetown Head south through central Guinea to the town of Mamou, then continue to the border of Sierra Leone. Relax on the beaches of the beautiful Freetown Peninsula, your base for the next two days. Try your hand at some fishing, take a boat trip to the Banana Islands, or kick back on the beach. Post beach break, drive to Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, and get exploring. Don’t miss a trip to the Freetown Cotton Tree, the city’s most famous landmark and home to hundreds of bats that fly out at dusk - it’s quite a sight! Enjoy another day in the city on Day 23; a chance to visit the National Museum or Bunce Island, where slaves were once sold and shipped to the New World.

DAYS 27-35 Tiwai Island Sanctuary / Kabala / Faranah (Gberia Fotombu) / Guéckédou / Macenta / Nzerekoré (Forested Guinea) Get comfy as you head on a full day’s drive to Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, home to one of the densest populations of primates and pygmy hippos in Africa. See if you can spot them on Day 28 with a full day exploring, then travel north up through Sierra Leone to the small town of Kabala. It’s famous for its traditional Ronko-dyed clothes; shirts or gowns made of strips of cloth, typically dyed a rusty reddish-brown using local pigments. Then, head into Guinea to the scenic town of Faranah and either Guéckédu or Macenta. On Day 34, journey to the small town of Nzerekoré in the heart of Guinea’s Forest Region, where you’ll be able to explore the following day.

EPIC AFRICAN ADVENTURES

DRAGOMAN TRUCK, GUINEA

PENDJARI NATIONAL PARK

DAYS 36-45 Western Côte d’Ivoire / Korhogo / Yamoussoukro / Grand Bassam / Elmina Prepare for an adventurous two days as you travel through some pretty remote regions of Côte d’Ivoire. In Korhogo, visit painters, bead makers, wood carvers and cloth weavers then drive to capital Yamoussoukro and explore the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the world’s largest Christian church. Then, drive to Grand Bassam on the Atlantic coast for two days of beach and tanning time. Continue into Ghana to the beaches of Beru Akyinim near the historic town of Elmina. Then on Day 45, get involved with the community projects being run by the SABRE Charitable Trust. The Trust does valuable work in developing educational projects across Ghana, with a focus on providing early-years education.

DAYS 46 - 54 Kakum National Park (Cape Coast) / Kumasi / Accra / Akosombo / Lake Volta / Mt. Klouto Head to Cape Coast and visit an old slave fort, then drive inland to the rainforests of Kakum National Park. Get a bird’s-eye view of the canopy from a series of hanging bridges, then journey north through Ghana’s interior to the historic town of Kumasi. On Day 49, drive to Ghana’s capital city Accra before continuing north to the village of Akosombo and pay a visit to Akosombo Dam, a project that provides almost all of Ghana’s energy and created one of the world’s largest man-made lakes. On Day 54 cross into Togo and set up camp in the beautiful Mt. Klouto region. It’s a free day on Day 54, with a show of drumming and dancing from the local villagers scheduled for the evening.

DAYS 55-62 Central Togo / Tata Somba Region / Pendjari National Park / Central Benin / Abomey Over the next two days, drive up the length of Togo, all the way through the remote northern border with Benin. Cross the border and stay in a basic eco lodge in the Tata Somba region. Enjoy a walking tour of the nearby Tata Somba villages and learn about the locals’ traditional way of life. Then, head to Pendjari National Park and spot baboons, warthogs, elephants, lions and hippos on game drives. On Day 60, spend a full day driving through central Benin, then continue to Abomey, the ancient capital of the Dahomey kingdom.

DAYS 63-70 Ganvie / Ouidah / Grand Popo / Agbodrafo / Keta / Accra Drive to Abomey-Calavi and take a motorised pirogue to Ganvie, a town built entirely on stilts in the middle of Lake Nokoué. Then head to Ouidah and camp on the beach. On Day 65, take a half-day tour of the Voodoo Python Temple, the Route des Esclaves (Slave Route), La Maison du Brésil art gallery and the Ouidah Museum of History. Afterwards, head to Grand Popo for two nights. If you’re here from November to March, watch out for nesting green turtles. Why not watch some mind-blowing black magic in a local voodoo celebration? On Day 67, re-enter Togo and head to the small town of Agbodrafo. On Day 68, cross back into Ghana where the tour ends in Accra on Day 70.

Tour Code: DRASG

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... DAKAR - FREETOWN 23 DAYS

ACCRA - ACCRA 21 DAYS

FREETOWN - ACCRA 48 DAYS

A short(ish) but sweet version of the above. Cross borders into Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Sierra Leone and The Gambia.

Ever wanted to take part in a traditional voodoo ceremony? Jump on and make your way through Benin, Ghana and Togo.

Fr £1,525 (plus local kitty)

Fr £1,280 (plus local kitty)

DRZDF

FREETOWN - ACCRA 28 DAYS

DRZAA

DAKAR - ACCRA 50 DAYS

DAKAR - CAPE TOWN 134 DAYS

A month of travelling in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Sierra Leone, with chance sightings of rare pygmy hippos.

Navigate mud roads through Guinea, witness the most beautiful sunsets and take in the landscapes of the Fouta Djallon highlands.

Fr £1,870 (plus local kitty)

Fr £3,270 (plus local kitty)

DRZFA

Get ready for physical activity and incredible highlights skirting coasts and national parks from Freetown to Accra, Fr £3,040 (plus local kitty) DRAFA

DRADG

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The real deal. This one runs once a year and is built for seasoned travellers not scared to go way out of their comfort zone. Fr £6,555 (plus local kitty) DRADW

Southern Africa This region is safari-mad, lives for adrenalin and is a bit of a festival fiend. Just like us! Take a look at South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini (Swaziland), Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

AV E R A G E M O N T H L Y R A I N F A L L & T E M P E R AT U R E J

Cape Town

100

Johannesburg

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Livingstone

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Windhoek

110

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CAPE, SAFARI AND FALLS EXCLUSIVELY FOR 18-35s

DURATION 11 DAYS

PRICE FR £1,945

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - VICTORIA FALLS

- WE LOVE -

SOUTHERN AFRICA

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: In-Depth Explorer AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-35s GROUP LEADER: Trip Manager & local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 26

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HIGHLIGHTS

DEPARTURES 2020/21:

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MY OWN ROOM : Fr £405

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES SPECIAL STAY

VICTORIA FALLS

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Camp in the bush of Chobe National Park in an exclusive campsite with your own guides, cooks and bonfire.

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, these falls are a phenomenon you won’t forget.

The size of a small country, this world-famous game reserve is home to Africa’s iconic Big 5.

DAYS 1-4 Cape Town / Kruger National Park Welcome to colourful Cape Town! Meet your Trip Manager and head out with your group for dinner. It’s a full day of sightseeing the following day, starting with a cable car ride up Table Mountain for panoramic city views before hopping on a tour of Cape Town. Day 3, enjoy a full day of excursions. Opt to drive along the cliffs of Chapman’s Peak down to Africa’s tip, waddle with penguins at Boulders Beach and enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting in the Cape Winelands. Fly to Johannesburg and journey on to the acclaimed Kruger National Park. (3B, 2D)

• Table Mountain Cable Car • Safari in Kruger National Park and Chobe National Park • Victoria Falls tour • All national park fees

DAYS 5-7 Kruger National Park / Victoria Falls Set your alarm for sunrise; the perfect time to see some of Africa’s elusive predators finishing their nightly hunts. Keep your eyes peeled for lurking wildlife during your first morning safari. At midday, head out on an afternoon drive - cooler temperatures means more active wildlife! The safari continues the next day before you head back to Johannesburg on Day 7 for your flight to Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls. Here, opt to walk along the world’s largest waterfalls and enjoy an afternoon filled with adrenalin-fuelled activities. Those seeking a thrill can opt to jump, swing or zipline over the Zambezi River. There’s also an included sunset cruise on the Zambezi. (3B, L, D)

DAYS 8-9 Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park Max out your time in Victoria Falls with optional activities like rafting down the Zambezi - one of the world’s best white water rafting rivers - bungy jumping off the bridge or taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The next day, travel to Botswana and Chobe National Park. Driving along the Chobe River is a guaranteed wildlife hotspot, as this park is home to the world’s largest elephant population. Feel at one with the African wilderness with a night under starry skies, camping in the middle of the bush, after a delicious meal al fresco. As you’re dozing off you may hear a distant wheezing hyena or the sound of growling lions. (2B, D)

DAYS 10-11 Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls Rise and shine for a morning safari before checking into your lodge. Spend the rest of the day lounging around the pool before your final evening. Hop on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River, where you can spy happy hippos and basking crocs by the watering holes. The tour wraps up back at Victoria Falls. (2B)

Tour Code: COCNBBSA

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Extend your trip Okavango Delta & Deserts 13 days (Kasane - Windhoek) (COCNBBDD) Fr £2,755 Southern Africa Safari 23 days (Cape Town- Windhoek) (COCNBBKJ) Fr £4,649 Z A M B I A

Victoria Falls Chobe N.P.

Z I M BA B W E

B OT S WA N A

Kruger N.P. Johannesburg

S O U T H A F R I C A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Twin-share hotels (4 nts), twin-share African lodges (5 nts), luxury safari camping (1 nt)

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Air con coach, minivan, 4WD safari vehicle, 2 internal flights

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Cape Town

MOZAMBIQUE, KRUGER & SWAZI DISCOVERER PRICE FR £1,849

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

DURATION 13 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 9, Avg 7

DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays E PA GE 10

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £479

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ELIGIB Y

LES APP

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-3 Johannesburg / Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary / Maputo After meeting up with the group in Jo’burg, make your first border crossing into enigmatic eSwatini (Swaziland) on Day 2. Search for the Big 5 on a safari drive through Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, then make your second crossing into Mozambique, capital to the Maputo. (2B)

DAYS 4-7 Inhambane / Vilanculos Inhambane, one of Mozambique’s most charming towns, is also your gateway to the beach of Praia do Tofo. Spend the day swimming, surfing, snorkelling or diving and soak up the laid-back atmosphere. From here, gear up for a full-day drive to yet another beach-happy spot in Vilanculos. (4B, L, D)

DAYS 8-10 Bazaruto Island / Xai-Xai Bazaruto National Park isn’t just known for being a stunner, but also for its flamingos, dolphins and turtles. Get in some seaside camping on an overnight excursion, hike the dunes and explore the aqua reefs of Bazaruto Island. Next up on Day 9, it’s off to Xai-Xai Beach (pronounced ‘shy shy’), close to Limpopo River. (3B, L)

Z I M BA B W E

DAYS 11-13 Greater Kruger Area / Johannesburg

Bazaruto N.P.

On the last stretch, Kruger National Park calls for what promises to be an unforgettable safari experience. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions and giraffes, then travel back to Johannesburg on Day 13. (3B, 2D)

Vilanculos M OZ A M B I Q U E

Tour Code: GADSMZ

Inhambane

Kruger N.P.

Xai-Xai

Johannesburg

Maputo

E S WAT I N I Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (3 nts), twin or multi-share chalets/bungalows (8 nts), camping (1 nt)

12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Private bus, dhow boat

S O U T H A F R I C A

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

KRUGER, FALLS & ZIMBABWE: MINERAL POOLS & NATIONAL PARKS PRICE FR £799

DURATION 8 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ROUTE VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBURG

GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide & driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 18 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Big 5 safari in Kruger National Park, guided rhino walk and open-vehicle safari in Matobo National Park, traditional dinner and local dancing DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays

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MY OWN ROOM: Fr £99

ILI

SOUTHERN AFRICA

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Wildlife walk in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, entry to Bazaruto National Park, traditional dhow safari, Kruger National Park safari

LES APP

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DAYS 1 Victoria Falls

DAYS 4-7 Tshipise / Kruger National Park

If you’re ahead of schedule and already set up in Victoria Falls, opt to continue your own explorations of the world’s largest (and likely loudest) waterfall. The more adventurous can tackle white water rafting down the Zambezi or sign up for a bungy jump.

Travel south into the South African wilderness. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers wildlife experiences that rank among the best in Africa (and possibly the world). Search for lions, elephants and rhinos on your full-day safari and make the most of your campsite’s hot springs. Head back to Johannesburg on Day 7 after another safari drive in the big purple Lando. (4B, 4L, 3D)

DAYS 2-3 Matobo National Park Continue on to Zimbabwe’s number one wildlife park, the UNESCO-listed Matobo National Park. This 44,500-hectare park hosts one of the world’s largest population of white rhino. It’s also known for unusual granite formations and a collection of ancient rock paintings. Here, walk with the rare white rhinos and hop on an open-vehicle game drive. (2B, 2L, 2D)

A N G O L A Z A M B I A

Victoria Falls Z I M BA B W E

DAYS 8 Johannesburg Your last day is spent in the city Johannesburg, so be sure to pick up any last-minute souvenirs, say your goodbyes and start planning your next adventure. (B)

Matobo N.P. B OT S WA N A

Tour Code: GADZKF Kruger N.P.

Johannesburg

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (6 nts), simple hotel (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle, 4WD

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S O U T H A F R I C A

SOUTHERN AFRICA ENCOMPASSED: BUSH CAMPS & WILDLIFE SPOTTING SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

PRICE FR £1,599

DURATION 15 DAYS

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

SOUTHERN AFRICA

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ILI

GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 18

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E PA GE 10

GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook and driver, local guides

LES APP

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DEPARTURES 2020/21:

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MY OWN ROOM : Fr £179

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES RHINO WATCH

G FOR GOOD

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Check out the amazing conservation work of Botswana’s Khama Rhino Sanctuary for yourself.

Get a cooking demonstration and lunch at this thriving project, aimed at empowering the community’s women.

Take a wildlife safari in renowned Kruger, where you’ll set off in search of the notorious Big 5.

DAYS 1-3 Johannesburg / Khama Rhino Sanctuary / Maun Spend your first night in Johannesburg, then set off for the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community-based initiative established to help save rhinos from poaching. Camp out under the sparkling African skies before continuing on to Maun. Here, take an optional scenic flight over the wildlife-rich swamps of the Okavango Delta. (2B, 2L, D)

• Mokoro ride through Okavango Delta • Big 5 safari in Kruger National Park • Victoria Falls entry • Khama Rhino Sanctuary drive • Safari in Matabo National Park • Lusumpuko Women’s Club lunch

DAYS 4-6 Okavango Delta / Gweta / Chobe National Park From Maun, set off for Okavango Delta where you’ll drift along swampy terrain and lily-covered lagoons in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe). After a night of dancing around the fire at your remote campsite, travel to the village of Gweta to set up camp under jumbo-sized baobab trees. Journey onward to Chobe National Park, where you can opt for a wildlife-viewing boat cruise - the best way to see the resident elephants, crocs and hippos - or search for lions, spotted hyenas and antelope on a game drive. (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 7-10 Victoria Falls / Matobo National Park Your Zimbabwe experience begins with a traditional lunch prepared by the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club, an initiative that enriches women’s employment opportunities, helping them provide for their families. Then, get up close to the power of the Victoria Falls. Brave a white water raft down the high volume Zambezi River, hop in a canoe or take a scenic flight over the falls. The following day, take a scenic drive through African bushlands to Matabo National Park, which actually has the world’s highest concentration of leopards due to an abundance of dassies (a leopard’s favourite rodent-based meal). You’ll have the chance to walk with rhinos in a serene landscape and explore the reserve further on safari vehicles. (3B, 3L, 2D)

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Chobe River Sunset Boat Cruise Optimise your chances for elephant, hippos and croc sightings. Fr £30 Okavango Delta Flight See the vast wilderness of Africa with a view only a select few will ever see. Fr £94 Z A M B I A

DAYS 11-15 Greater Kruger Area / Kruger National Park / Johannesburg Cross over to South Africa and wind down in the campsite’s mineral-rich hot springs, then, embark on another wildlife adventure through Kruger National Park. You’ll have the chance to spot lions, elephants and rhinos on two game drives, before enjoying a traditional dance and dinner in the evening. Journey back to Jo’burg for a final dose of exploring (famous sights here include the Apartheid Museum and the botanical gardens) before your adventure comes to an end after a group breakfast on Day 15. (5B, 4L, 3D) N A M I B I A

Tour Code: GADAJJ

Victoria Falls Z I M BA B W E

Okavango Delta Maun

Chobe N.P.

Gweta Khama Rhino Sanctuary

B OT S WA N A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (11 nts), bush camping (1 nt), simple hotels (2 nts)

13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 8 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle, open safari vehicle, mokoro

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Matobo N.P.

Kruger N.P.

Johannesburg S O U T H A F R I C A

AFRICAN INSIGHT PRICE FR £795

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Services of 2 crew

ROUTE LIVINGSTONE - PRETORIA

DURATION 7 DAYS

GROUP SIZE: Avg 16, Max 24 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Kruger National Park full-day game drive, Matobo National Park entry, Victoria Falls entry, Shangaan cultural evening Mar 21

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

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DAYS 1-2 Livingstone / Bulawayo Livingstone is the base for exploring Zambia’s natural wonders, notably Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘the smoke that thunders’). Take advantage of the thrilling adventure scene with white water rafting on the Zambezi or a bungy jump before setting off for Bulawayo, your gateway to Matobo National Park.

DAY 3 Matobo National Park This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an otherworldly landscape of kopjes (towers of balancing rocks that look like they could topple over any minute) and is populated by the rare black and white rhino. Take your time to spot them on a guided walk through the park.

DAYS 4-5 Matobo National Park / Tshipise / Hazyview Make a border crossing into South Africa and the Tshipise hot springs resort. Focus on a little me time as you unwind in the natural healing waters, then drive through the scenic Drakensburg area en route to Hazyview. Spend the evening dancing with the local Shangaan tribesmen.

Z A M B I A

Livingstone

Z I M BA B W E

DAYS 6-7 Kruger National Park / Pretoria Tick the Big 5 off your bucketlist as you spend the day in search of elephants, lions, buffalos, leopards and rhinos at Kruger. Tuck into your final breakfast in Pretoria, where your journey ends.

Bulawayo

Matobo N.P.

Tshipise

Tour Code: ACSAI7

Kruger N.P.

B OT S WA N A

Hazyview

Pretoria ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (6 nts)

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Fully equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, mokoro, 4WD safari vehicle, river boat

SOUTHERN AFRICAN MAGIC PRICE FR £3,195

DURATION 14 DAYS

S O U T H A F R I C A

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

Services of 2 crew

GROUP LEADER:

ROUTE PRETORIA - PRETORIA

GROUP SIZE: Min 8, Max 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry to Victoria Falls and sunset cruise, safari in Kruger National Park, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta excursion, visit Khama Rhino Sanctuary and Blyde River Canyon, Bakone Open Air Museum

DAYS 1-4 Pretoria / Kruger N.P. / Bulawayo

DAYS 8-10 Chobe N.P. / Gweta / Maun

Leave Pretoria on Day 1 and drive to Kruger, stopping at the cavernous Blyde River Canyon. Bed down at a lodge, and get up early for game drives. Journey on to Polokwane Game Reserve and be on the lookout for the elusive white rhino before crossing the border into Zimbabwe and the colonial city of Bulawayo. (3B, 4D)

Cross into Botswana on Day 8 for a safari through Chobe National Park, home to the Big 5 and over 460 bird species. Next morning, visit the salt pans and the flamingo zone of Makgadikgadi Pans. After a guided walk of a Tswana Village, it’s off to Maun. (3B, 3D)

DAYS 5-7 Matobo N.P. / Victoria Falls

DAYS 11-14 Okavango Delta / Khama Rhino Sanctuary / Pretoria

Rise early and enjoy an open vehicle drive into Matobo National Park, easily recognisable by its wind sculpted hills. Travel to the famous Victoria Falls and enjoy a peaceful sunset cruise in the evening. Day 7, it’s a morning trip to see the spraying falls, followed by some free time to get adventure sporting. (3B, 2L, 2D)

Head into the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta where some of the world’s most endangered species of large mammals reside. Pass back through Maun on your way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a reserve famed for white rhino. Your tour ends in Pretoria. (4B, 2L, 3D)

Tour Code: ACSAM14A

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Victoria Falls

Z I M BA B W E Okavango Delta Chobe N.P. Bulawayo

Maun Gweta

Matobo N.P.

Khama Rhino Sanctuary B OT S WA N A

Kruger N.P.

Pretoria / Johannesburg S O U T H

A F TRY R I C A THIS... LIKE THAT?

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

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Twin-share chalets and guest houses with en suite (12 nts), pre-erected tent with en suite (1 nt)

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Kruger & Victoria Falls 7 days (ACKVF7A)

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SOUTHERN AFRICA OVERLAND: CAPE TOWN, FALLS & KRUGER SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

PRICE FR £2,649

DURATION 28 DAYS

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NAMIB DESERT

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WALK WITH RHINOS

A bizarre, barren land of rich red sand, climb the dunes and fall in love with the arid African desert.

Learn about the indigenous San community by students of the !Khwa Ttu San Educational Centre.

Matobo National Park is home to the rare white rhino, where you can walk with these special creatures.

DAYS 1-3 Cape Town / Cederberg / Orange River

• Entry to Victoria Falls • Etosha and Kruger National Park safari • Mokoro ride through Okavango Delta • Fish River Canyon and Spitzkoppe entry • Matobo National Park safari • Traditional dinner and dancing • Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop • !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre • Lusumpuko Women’s Club lunch

Cape Town is your meeting point, then leave the city for some dramatic Western Cape scenery. Visit the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre and learn all about San culture. After spending a night on the farm, journey past plantations of rooibos tea and end up in Orange River, where you can opt for a canoe ride. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-10 Fish River Canyon / Namib Desert / Swakopmund / Spitzkoppe / Damaraland Cross the border to Namibia and head to Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. You’ll stop at Namib Desert on Day 5 to explore the natural wonders of this bizarre, barren land. Take to the mountainous dunes of Sossusvlei and climb Dune 45, made of vivid red sand around five million years old! Then, it’s off to coastal resort Swakopmund for a sandboard or skydive before travelling to the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. (6B, 6L, 5D)

DAYS 11-13 Etosha National Park / Waterberg Plateau / Windhoek Hop on two game drives in Etosha National Park with plenty of opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos and antelope, then head south and back into civilisation at Namibia’s capital city Windhoek. Take a little break from camping, then visit the G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant for lunch. (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 14-18 Kalahari / Maun / Okavango Delta / Gweta / Chobe National Park At the G for Good Dqae San Lodge in the Kalahari Desert, learn survival skills from a local San Bushman before heading to Maun and the Okavango Delta. This swampy spot calls for mokoro excursions, game walks and birding. Leave for Gweta, and continue to Chobe National Park for a safari or sunset cruise along the Chobe River. (5B, 5L, 3D)

DAYS 19-28 Victoria Falls / Matobo National Park / Kruger National Park / Johannesburg Cross the Zambezi River and head for thundering Victoria Falls via a lunch stop at the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club. On Day 23, travel south to Matobo National Park to walk with rhinos and take on a game drive before travelling to South Africa and the world-famous Kruger National Park. This is your last opportunity to spot the Big 5 in South Africa’s largest wildlife reserve, so keep your eyes peeled! Spend a cultural evening with the local community and end up in Johannesburg, where the tour finishes on Day 28. (8B, 7L, 5D)

Tour Code: GADATJ

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SOUTHERN AFRICA SOUTHBOUND: DUNES, DELTAS & FALLS SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Visit Victoria Falls • Okavango Delta excursion • Etosha National Park safari drives • Entry to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon & Spitzkoppe • Damaraland Living Museum visit • !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre • G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant

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ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

G FOR GOOD

Explore a flat, saline desert where white chalky dust meets an abundance of roaming wildlife.

Visitors to the Penduka Restaurant provide a reliable revenue stream for the cooperative's female workforce.

Leave your footprints on the world’s highest sand dunes and get a taste for Africa’s huge diversity across Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. From crashing waterfalls to burnt orange desert landscapes, these scenes are truly one in a million. DAYS 1-4 Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park / Gweta

DAYS 12-14 Spitzkoppe / Swakopmund

First stop is Victoria Falls with an opportunity to white water raft or take a helicopter flight over the rapids. Pouring up to one million litres of water per second, these falls are a true natural wonder. Cross the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana and set up camp just outside Chobe National Park, where you can choose to hop on a wildlife safari drive or boat cruise down Chobe river. This is your chance to spy hippos, crocs and elephants in the water, so best whip out those binoculars! Day 4, head towards Gweta village and camp out under baobab trees. (2B, 2L, D)

It’s time to head south through the breathtaking desert landscapes and on to the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. This mountain range is ancient, spanning back to around 700 million years, and is pure bliss for hikers and rock climbers. Travel on to adrenalin capital and coastal city Swakopmund, home to unforgettable sunsets, quaint seaside cafés and quite a pleasant, milder climate. If you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll be free on Day 14 to try out sandboarding, skydiving or quad biking. Swakopmund’s architecture reflects that of a quaint German town, making it a unique spot to visit. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 5-6 Maun / Okavango Delta

DAYS 15-16 Namib Desert

On Day 5, it’s back on the Lando and on to Botswana’s tourism capital, Maun. If you’ve pre-booked the Okavango Delta flight, take to the skies today. The next day, visit the swampy delta itself and hop into a traditional canoe that’ll take you down winding waterways covered with lilies. Enjoy game walks and hear the birds chirp, then spend the night counting shooting stars at bush camp. (2B, 2L, D)

Behold, the barren beauty of the Namib Desert. This roaring red desert is the world’s oldest, having been in existence for some 43 million years. Head to Sossusvlei to see the world’s largest sand dunes towering to heights of up to 300 metres. Lace up your hiking boots and hitch up Dune 45. Don’t be fooled, it’s much higher than what you might think at first! (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 7-8 Ghanzi (Kalahari Desert) / Windhoek

Journey from Namib to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa. Explore the area on your own and take in its enormous beauty, then find the perfect spot to watch the sunset as it slips over the canyon rim. Make your final border crossing into South Africa and towards Orange River to set up camp for the night. Feel free to take a dip in the river, arrange a canoeing trip or just take a moment to relax. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Travel in a mokoro along the shoreline of the Okavango River and back to Maun. Gear up for a drive through the western part of Botswana to Ghanzi and the heart of the Kalahari Desert to the G for Good Dqae San Lodge. Here, head on an optional bush walk with indigenous San Bushmen to learn about how they adapted to life in such a harsh environment, as well as their survival secrets. Cross the border into Namibia on Day 8 and continue to capital Windhoek. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 9-11 Waterberg Plateu / Etosha National Park

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Today you’ll visit the G for Good Penduka Project, a fantastic female-run organisation that employs high-risk women who otherwise would have no access to secure jobs. In the afternoon, drive to Waterberg Plateau for the night, then enter Etosha National Park. Locally described as ‘the great white place of dry water’ or ‘white place of mirages’, it’s truly a place of phenomenal natural beauty. The Lando is built to purpose, with charging points for your cameras as well as photo-friendly windows to spot Africa’s Big 5 animals. Find elephants, antelope and lions around floodlit waterholes after dark. Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha on Day 11. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 17-18 Fish River Canyon / Orange River

DAYS 19-21 Cederberg / Cape Town Take the scenic route as you drive past large plantations of rooibos tea along the Western Cape. Heading south, enter the wine-rich Cederberg Mountains where you’ll spend your evening camping on a local farm. Day 20, visit the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre, an initiative that educates travellers on San life and provides training in sustainable tourism to San students to improve economic prospects and protect their culture at the same time. Head on to vibrant Cape Town and opt for one last night out with the group. (3B, 2L, D)

Tour Code: GADZLD

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DURATION 23 DAYS

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEK

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SOSSUSVLEI

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Not just one, but three! Exclusive campsites in Chobe and the Okavango plus a treehouse at the Caprivi Strip.

Characterised by a clay pan and towering red dunes, this Namibian attraction is unforgettable.

Etosha is home to hundreds of species, including some endangered animals such as the black rhino.

• Safaris in Kruger, Chobe, Okavango Delta, Mahango and Etosha • Exclusive Contiki Safari Camps in the Okavango Delta and Chobe • Victoria Falls entry • See Dune 7, Namibia’s tallest sand dune • Table Mountain cable car • Contiki Cares Ju/'Hoansi-San Living Museum & indigenous village visit

DAYS 1-6 Cape Town / Kruger National Park The splendours of Cape Town will be yours to explore on the first few days. Cable to the top of Table Mountain, where it is estimated a couple gets engaged at least every month (you’ll soon see why), explore the V&A Waterfront, head to the vineyards and walk with the penguins at Boulders Beach. Travel to Kruger National Park on Day 4 and walk on the wild side as you spend the next two days spotting the famed Big 5 animals by game drive. (5B, 3D)

DAYS 7-11 Victoria Falls / Chobe National Park / Makgadikgadi Pans Have one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World at your feet with a hike through Victoria Falls. You might want to pack a raincoat... the spray from the waterfall can leave you drenched! The next day will see adventure-seekers jumping for joy with bungy jumping or wild white water rafting. Reaching Chobe National Park, you’ll hop into an open safari vehicle for some game viewing, listening to the distant rumbling of lions as you camp in the bush by night. Day 11 marks the journey to Makgadikgadi Pans to meet a colony of meerkats. (5B, L, D)

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Shorten your trip Cape, Safari & Falls (11 days, Cape Town - Victoria Falls) (COCNBBSA) (See page 39) Fr £1,945 Okavango Delta and Deserts (13 days, Kasane - Windhoek) (COCNBBDD) (See page 48) Fr £2,755

DAYS 12-16 Okavango Delta / Maun / Caprivi Strip / Grootfontein The search for wildlife continues in the Okavango Delta: a unique, pulsing wetland of chirping birds and mammals in their natural habitats. An afternoon game drive and campfire dinner will have you awe-inspired by this UNESCOlisted area, followed by an optional traditional mokoro boat trip on Day 13. Then, leave for the Namibian border with a stop at Maun en route. Once at Caprivi Strip, safari through Mahango Game Reserve to see elephants, zebra and giraffes, before setting off for Grootfontein. In a nearby indigenous village, enjoy a Contiki Cares visit to the Ju/'Hoansi-San Living Museum, a positive example of sustainable development in the San community. (5B, 2L, 2D)

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DAYS 17-23 Etosha National Park / Swakopmund / Sossusvlei / Windhoek Visit Etosha National Park and find yourself in the midst of hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles, not to mention the rare black rhino. Safari the area and spend the night, then drive to Swakopmund. This beachside city holds the title of Namibia’s adventure capital, so choose to quad bike, sandboard or hop on a kayak tour to experience it. See the tallest sand dune in Namibia, Dune 7, then continue to Sossusvlei’s stretching desert landscape. With burnt orange dunes meeting clear blue skies, this is one unforgettable moment. Leave for Windhoek and your final group dinner, then say your goodbyes on Day 23. (7B, D)

Tour Code: COCNBBKJ

Grootfontein Etosha N.P.

Swakopmund

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Air con coach, minivan, 4WD safari vehicle, internal flights

Cape Town

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Kruger N.P.

CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

PRICE FR £2,949

DURATION 18 DAYS

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - VICTORIA FALLS

SOUTHERN AFRICA

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FISH RIVER CANYON

KALAHARI DESERT

OKAVANGO DELTA

Africa’s largest canyon boasts phenomenal landscapes that you won’t be forgetting anytime soon.

Learn the survival secrets of the San Bushmen (indigenous African hunter-gatherer groups).

Drift along the lily-covered waters of Okavango Delta’s wildlife-rich swamps in a traditional mokoro.

• Entry to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon • Etosha National Park wildlife safari • Excursion to Okavango Delta • Ai-Ais Hot Springs visit • !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre • Penduka Village Restaurant and Shop • Traditional dinner

DAYS 1-4 Cape Town / Lambert’s Bay / Orange River / Fish River Canyon / Ai-Ais Discover the busy streets of Cape Town before meeting your group. Head north to Lambert’s Bay, stopping en route at the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, an initiative that supports the local community and trains San students for a seven-month hospitality programme. Lambert’s Bay is a picturesque coastal town where you can opt to visit Bird Island, home to penguins and blue-eyed gannets at certain times of year. Cross into Namibia and settle in by the banks of the Orange River. Transfer to Fish River Canyon and take in the scenery, followed by a relaxation session in the healing waters of Ai-Ais hot springs. (3B)

DAYS 5-8 Namib Desert / Swakopmund Travel north to Sossusvlei, a natural wonderland of geological formations, including the world’s highest sand dunes. Opt to climb the famous Dune 45 and visit the 14 kilometre-long Sesriem Canyon; invisible from even a short distance away yet home to a variety of birdlife. Pass by burnt orange landscapes as you travel to Swakopmund, where activities such as sandboarding, dolphin cruises, quad biking and skydiving are on offer. (3B, 2D)

DAYS 9-12 Etosha National Park / Windhoek / Kalahari Desert Undoubtedly one of Africa’s best places for wildlife spotting, game drives in Etosha National Park offer excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions and antelope. Day 11, head through the countryside to Namibia’s small, friendly capital Windhoek, and visit the G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop. This project helps vulnerable women to secure employment opportunities, and contracts over 300 women annually for handicraft creation. Explore the Kalahari Desert on Day 12 and learn some crucial survival skills from a local San Bushman. Before turning in at the G for Good Dqae Qare San Lodge, enjoy a traditional dance demonstration. (B, L, D)

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DAYS 13-18 Maun / Okavango Delta / Nata Area / Chobe National Park / Victoria Falls Arrive in Maun and opt to take a flight over the delta. Travel by mokoro into the Okavango Delta where you’ll enjoy game walks, birding and a sunset boat cruise along the serene, swampy waters. After a stop at Nata, journey on to Chobe National Park: home to Southern Africa’s largest elephant population. Opt for a sunset boat cruise or game drive to see those lovable big ears in real life. During the final days of the tour, cross the Zambezi by ferry to Victoria Falls and opt for a rafting, canoeing or scenic flight experience. (6B, L, 2D) Tour Code: GADAFD

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Cape Town

OKAVANGO DELTA AND DESERTS PRICE FR £4,649

TRIP STYLE: In-Depth Explorer AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-35s

ROUTE KASANE - WINDHOEK

DURATION 13 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Trip Manager/Driver GROUP SIZE: Max 26 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Game drives in Okavango Delta, Mahango Game Reserve & Etosha N.P., Dune 7 view, 'Big Daddy' dune hike, Contiki Cares Ju/Hoansi Living Museum Mar 21

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DAYS 1-3 Makgadikgadi Pans/ Okavango Delta

DAYS 7-10 Etosha N.P. / Swakopmund

Jump right in with a 9am start as you head towards the Makgadikgadi salt flats for a game drive in search of meerkats and zebras. The next day, make for the Okavango Delta after lunch. Staying in an exclusive safari camp with dome tents and mattresses, take to the nature-filled waterways by day on a game drive or optional mokoro. (2B, L, 2D)

The salt pan Etosha sits on can be seen from space, which gives you some idea of how big it is. Head on a morning game drive on Day 8 to look for the animals congregating around the watering holes, then make for Swakopmund the next day. This is the setting for your desert hike up Dune 7 and some possible boat rides in search of the area’s marine life. (4B, D)

DAYS 4-6 Maun / Caprivi Strip / Grootfontein

DAYS 11-13 Sossusvlei / Windhoek

After another morning game drive, return to Maun. On Day 5, cross the border to Namibia and set up camp in your very own treehouse on the Mahango Game Reserve! The following day, it’s a long drive to the indigenous village at Grootfontein. (3B, L)

Head deeper into the desert to experience the ethereal Sossuslvei, including the burnt trees of Dead Vlei. Drive to your final stop at Windhoek, and toast your last night at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse. (3B)

Tour Code: COCNBBDD

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Caprivi Strip Etosha N.P. Maun

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Kasane Okavango Delta

Windhoek

Swakopmund

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DELTA & FALLS EASTBOUND: BAOBAB TREES & RIVER VIEWS PRICE FR £949

DURATION 9 DAYS

ROUTE WINDHOEK - VICTORIA FALLS

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Southern Safari 23 days (COCNBBKJ)

Fr £2,755

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook and driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 18 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Wilderness camping & mokoro in the Okavango Delta, free time in Victoria Falls, Dqae Qare San Lodge and Camp, Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch, meet with San Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert

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DAYS 1-2 Windhoek / D’Kar

DAYS 5-6 Gweta / Chobe National Park

If you’re already in the area, you will have explored the Namibian capital before your group meeting in the evening of Day 1. The next day, cross the Botswana border at Ghanzi into the Kalahari Desert. Walk with a local San Bushman, opt to learn the indigenous tribe’s wilderness survival skills and bed down at the G for Good Dqae Qare San Lodge. (B, L, D)

Continue to Gweta, near the fascinating Makgadikgadi salt pans, and set up camp under big baobab trees. The pan is a habitat for migrating animals, including wildebeest and zebra. Travel onward to Chobe National Park for an optional open vehicle game drive or boat cruise to see elephants, hippos and crocs. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 3-4 Maun / Okavango Delta Spending a night in the town of Maun, you have the opportunity to take a flight over the Okavango Delta. Venture on through the world’s largest inland delta to your remote bush camp. Experience traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions and fantastic game viewing in this pristine wilderness area. (2B, 2L, D)

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DAYS 7-9 Victoria Falls Have lunch at the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club, helping women with employment and skill development. Cross the Zambezi by ferry into Zimbabwe to witness Victoria Falls. Opt to try white water rafting or canoeing before your departure on Day 9. (2B, L)

Tour Code: GADNFO

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Delta & Falls Westbound: S O U T H A F R I C A Natural Wonders & Wildlife 8 days (GADZFO)

Fr £849

BOTSWANA & VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURE PRICE FR £1,399

ROUTE WINDHOEK - VICTORIA FALLS

DURATION 8 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 18, Avg 14 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Traditional dinner, Okavango Delta mokoro excursions, Dqae Qare San Lodge and Camp DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £259

LES APP

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-2 Windhoek / Kalahari Desert

DAYS 5-6 Nata / Kasane

After a night in Windhoek, set off for the semiarid Kalahari desert. This savannah extends over 900,000km² across large swathes of Botswana, as well as parts of Namibia and South Africa. Opt to learn survival skills from the local San Bushmen and stay in the G for Good Dqae Qare San Lodge. (B, D)

Begin your travels to Nata where you can choose a sunset wildlife safari or bush walk in the area. Watch elephants drink from the watering hole at night. Travel to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park and hop on an optional sunset boat cruise or get cameraready for a wildlife safari along Chobe River. (2B, D)

DAYS 3-4 Maun / Okavango Delta

DAYS 7-8 Kasane / Victoria Falls

Gear up for an overnight journey into the Okavango Delta, a vast inland river known for its sprawling grassy plains that flood seasonally. Take an optional flight over the wildlife-rich delta, learn the ways of the bush from the local polers (who will also be guiding you on the mokoros), go on wildlife walks in the bush and enjoy traditional mokoro excursions. (2B, L, D)

Start your morning with an optional safari before crossing into Zimbabwe. Bear witness to Victoria Falls, also known by its indigenous name Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’, and opt to see the mighty falls by helicopter before your tour ends. (2B)

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Air con minibus, mokoro, safari vehicle

DESERT & DELTA EXPRESS DURATION 12 DAYS

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta N A M I B I A

Kasane/ Chobe N.P. Maun Nata

Ghanzi

Tour Code: GADADF

Hotels (2 nts), lodge/chalet (4 nts), basic camping (1 nt)

PRICE FR £970

Z A M B I A A N G O L A

Windhoek

B OT S WA N A

S O U T H A F R I C A

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Services of 2 crew

ROUTE LIVINGSTONE - SWAKOPMUND

GROUP SIZE: Max 24 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Visit Victoria Falls, Kalahari Bushman Walk, game drives in Etosha National Park, Bushman paintings in Spitzkoppe Mar 21

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DAYS 1-3 Livingstone / Kasane / Nata

DAYS 8-10 Ghanzi / Windhoek / Etosha N.P.

Start with a visit to Victoria Falls and bed down near the shore of the Zambezi before your visit to Kasane’s Chobe National Park and an included safari and afternoon cruise on the Chobe River. Later, head to Elephant Sands Lodge and fall asleep to the sounds of elephants trumpeting. You won’t forget that night’s sleep in a hurry! (2B, 2L, 2D)

Travel to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, and dine at a local restaurant or visit the famous Joe’s Beer House. Continue to Etosha National Park, where you’ll spend two days elephant, zebra and lion-spotting. If you’re lucky, you may spot a rare black rhino! (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 4-7 Maun / Okavango Delta / Ghanzi Move on to Maun: the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Wind your way through a labyrinth of waterways in a mokoro and search for wildlife on a walking safari. Stay at a tented camp, then it’s off to Ghanzi via Maun on Day 7. Here, experience the indigenous San Bushmen culture. (4B, 4L, 4D)

DAYS 11-12 Etosha National Park / Spitzkoppe / Swakopmund Leaving Etosha, stop by Damaraland on Day 11 to admire the ancient Bushmen rock paintings at Spitzkoppe. Your tour finishes upon arrival in the coastal adventure resort of Swakopmund on Day 12. If you fancy an adrenalin high, go skydiving! (2B, L, D)

Tour Code: ACSDDE12

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Livingstone Kasane

Etosha N.P.

Okavango Delta

Spitzkoppe Windhoek

Swakopmund

Maun Nata Ghanzi

B OT S WA N A

N A M I B I A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Tented camp (1 nt), camping (10 nts)

11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners

Fully equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, 6/8-seater 4WD safari vehicle, mokoro

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S O U T H A F R I C A

CAPE & DUNES SOUTHBOUND: DESERT CAMPING & SAFARI DRIVES SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 14 DAYS

ROUTE WINDHOEK - CAPE TOWN

SOUTHERN AFRICA

PRICE FR £1,249

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

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MY OWN ROOM : Fr £149

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

NAMIB DESERT

CAPE TOWN

Characterised by a salt pan so large it can be seen from space, Etosha is a hub for wildlife enthusiasts.

This serene red desert stretches out so vast, it’ll make you feel like you’re the last one left on earth.

Not only a thriving capital and seaside hotspot, Cape Town is home to a colony of penguin species!

DAYS 1-4 Windhoek / Waterberg Plateau / Etosha National Park

• Big 5 safari in Etosha National Park • Entry to Sossusvlei dunes, Fish River Canyon and Spitzkoppe • Damaraland Living Museum visit • G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant • G for Good !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre

Meet the group in Windhoek, then it’s off to the G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant and Shop. This initiative employs local vulnerable women, helping them develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. After picking up a handmade craft, continue to Waterberg Plateau and opt to tackle an afternoon hike. Leave for Etosha National Park on Day 3 to enjoy a natural wonderland of waterholes, salt pans and 114 species of mammals (Big 5, too!). You might even spot a protruding horn from afar... Etosha has the most black rhino in the world! (3B, 3L, 3D)

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DAYS 5-7 Spitzkoppe / Swakopmund Have a curiosity for geological phenomenons? You’ll love Spitzkoppe’s dramatic rock formations. On Day 8, travel south to the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe and explore the winding walking trails. After dusting off those hiking boots, it’s time to visit the coastal region of Swakopmund and get involved in some adrenalin-inducing activities such as sandboarding or skydiving. This quaint seaside city was actually founded by German settlers, so expect to see some German influence over rows of pastel-coloured buildings. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 8-10 Namib Desert / Fish River Canyon On Day 8, set off for the edge of the Namib Desert - speculated to be the world’s oldest desert - where you’ll camp overnight under the glistening night sky. The following day will see a day full of desert exploration, travelling to the Sesriem Canyon and tall red dunes of Sossusvlei. Snag your photo op atop the burning red Dune 45, a star dune named so as it is located 45 kilometres from the nearby settlement of Sesriem. Then, travel to Fish River Canyon on Day 10 and marvel at the world’s second-biggest canyon in all its glory. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Reverse your trip Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies (13 days, Cape Town - Windhoek) (GADADO) Fr £1,249 Extend your trip Southern Africa Northbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls (21 days, Cape Town - Livingstone) (GADCF) Fr £1,799

DAYS 11-14 Orange River / Cederberg / Cape Town Cross the border into South Africa to your campsite at the scenic Orange River. Contrary to the popular belief, this river is not actually named after the stunning colour of the water that glows during sunset... it was actually a Dutch navigator who named the river after the Dutch prince, William of Orange. Feeling relaxed after a peaceful canoe ride, travel along the Western Cape the next day and enjoy some beautiful passing scenery of rooibos tea plantations. Continue to Cape Town with a stop at the G for Good Khwa ttu San Culture Centre to learn about its community sustainability programme, and head out for a final night with your group. (4B, 3L, 2D)

Tour Code: GADNDO

A N G O L A

Etosha N.P. Spitzkoppe Swakopmund

Waterberg Plateau

Windhoek

Namib Desert Fish River Canyon Orange River

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (8 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), multi-share guesthouse (2 nts), bush camping (1 nt), multi-share hostel (1 nt)

12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle

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Cederberg

Cape Town

S O U T H A F R I C A

CAPE AND NAMIBIA ADVENTURE PRICE FR £1,649

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEK

DURATION 12 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 18, Avg 14

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MY OWN ROOM: Fr £239

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Etosha National Park safari drives, entry to Fish River Canyon, Soussusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, Ai-Ais Hot Springs visit, !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Penduka Village Restaurant DEPARTS: Selected Wednesdays

LES APP

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-2 Cape Town / Lambert’s Bay

DAYS 6-8 Namib Desert / Swakopmund

Meet in Cape Town, then venture into the west coast and make a pitstop at the G for Good !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, an initiative that supports the San (indigenous) community. Set off for the small fishing town of Lambert’s Bay, where you can choose to visit Bird Island or stroll through town. (B)

Get geared up for the red Sossusvlei Dunes, the everchanging ‘dead-end marsh’, and journey on to the Sesriem Canyon where you can opt to climb Dune 45. Travel on to Swakopmund the next day where you can skydive, sandboard or go quad biking. (2B, D)

DAYS 3-5 Fish River Canyon / Namib Desert Cross into Namibia, continue to the banks of the Orange River and opt to have a swim or simply relax, with a chance to unwind in the healing waters of the Ai-Ais Hot Springs. Visit the vast Fish River Canyon (160 kilometres in length, no kidding) and take in views of rugged landscapes. Then, head north to Sesriem with striking desert landscapes en route. (3B, D)

A N G O L A

Etosha N.P.

DAYS 9-12 Etosha National Park / Windhoek

Swakopmund

Namib Desert Fish River Canyon Gariep River

Tour Code: GADACD

Windhoek

N A M I B I A

Safari through Etosha National Park for some worldclass game viewing. Then, it’s on to Windhoek to visit the G for Good Penduka Village Restaurant, a project that employs vulnerable local women. Opt to explore the city in the afternoon before the tour ends. (B, L)

S O U T H A F R I C A

Lambert’s Bay

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), lodges (1 nt), participation camping (4 nts)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Air con touring vehicle

EXPLORE SOUTHERN AFRICA PRICE FR £2,549

DURATION 12 DAYS

Cape Town

TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - VICTORIA FALLS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides, rangers GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Avg 14 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry to Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park safari, Carnivore Conservation Experience, traditional South African Braai, Karongwe Private Reserve

DAYS 1-3 Cape Town

DAYS 7-8 Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Start in Cape Town and visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - named one of the top gardens in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Continue to Cape Point to see penguins at Boulders Beach and, on Day 3, enjoy a day of leisure with optional activities such as a visit to Table Mountain or a Stellenbosch wine tour. (2B)

Head for a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area to meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Metapopulation Project. This National Geographic-sponsored project is part of the Big Cats initiative and helps protect cheetahs and other carnivores. Enjoy safari drives the next day in search of the Big 5. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-6 Johannesburg / Kruger N.P.

DAYS 9-12 Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Fly to Johannesburg, then visit Soweto, the former home of Nelson Mandela, and enjoy a South African braai (BBQ) for dinner. Hit the Panorama Route to Kruger National Park and, the following day, safari through Kruger to take in views of abundant wildlife including elephants, lions and giraffes. (3B, 3D)

Head back to Jo’burg, then fly to Zimbabwe and visit local markets, followed by a family dinner. After learning about the Zimbabwe culture, tour Victoria Falls and spend free time rafting or enjoying a helicopter ride over the falls. Your tour ends on Day 12. (4B, 2D)

Tour Code: GADSLNG

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (2 nts), comfortable safari camp (2 nts), comfortable tent/chalet (2 nts)

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners

Air con touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, plane

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Additional dates are available. Please ask for details. MY OWN ROOM: Fr £729

Victoria Falls Johannesburg

Cape Town

Kruger N.P. Karongwe Private Game Reserve

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SOUTH AFRICA POLOKWANE

KRUGER N.P.

JOHANNESBURG

ORANGE RIVER DURBAN

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CAPE TOWN

PORT ELIZABETH

ADDO ELEPHANT N.P. JEFFREYS BAY

KNYSNA

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

LESOTHO

COLLECTORS TREASURY

PENGUIN COLONY

Home to over 12,000 elephants, 27,000 buffalo and 1,000 leopards, Kruger is one of the world’s most-loved game reserves.

Lesotho is a big on renewable energy. Horse riding and hiking trails are everywhere here, mountain scenery included.

Every nook of this Jo’burg shop is rammed with rare books, maps and vinyl, the biggest of its kind in all of Africa!

The world-famous Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a whopping 3,000 African waddlers, a short distance from seaside Simons Town.

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SOUTH AFRICA & SWAZI OVERLAND: COASTS & SAFARI CAMPS SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

PRICE FR £1,679

DURATION 17 DAYS

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - CAPE TOWN

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

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NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEOs) as head guide/cook & driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 14

MLILWANE NATIONAL PARK

TSITSIKAMMA

CAPE TOWN

Swaziland’s top national park is home to hippos, crocs, wildebeest and antelope.

Soak up the region’s beauty by choosing to hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch or bungy jump.

From sleek rooftop bars to jazz clubs, Cape Town will have you busting out the best moves (or so you’ll think).

DAYS 1-3 Johannesburg / Greater Kruger Area / Kruger National Park After a quick meet in South Africa’s largest city Johannesburg, travel through rugged mountains to reach the world-famous Kruger National Park. Stay at a unique camp in the 23,000-hectare Manyeleti Game Reserve and enjoy a traditional Shangaan dinner with a local dance performance. On Day 3, you’ll have an unforgettable experience on safari in search of Africa’s Big 5 animals and over 500 species of birds. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-8 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary / St. Lucia / Durban Visit the grassy plains of Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary and listen to the birds sing as you take in the spectacular surroundings. Located in Swaziland’s Valley of Heaven, it’s also home to zebras, hippos, crocodiles, blue wildebeests, warthogs and antelope. In your free time, go hiking, mountain biking or visit a local Swazi village. The outdoor activities continue as you make your way to Zululand, where you can opt to take a boat cruise through the St. Lucia Estuary, go horse riding on the beach or visit Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve. Continue on to Durban, named one of the world’s new urban wonders, and try some traditional Bunny Chow. (5B, 5L, 5D)

DAYS 9-13 Chintsa / Addo Elephant National Park / Tsitsikamma

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MY OWN ROOM : Fr £159

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Big 5 Safari in Kruger National Park • A traditional meal experience • Addo Elephant National Park safari • Entry to Tsitsikamma National Park • Traditional Durban Bunny Chow

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On Day 9, travel south into the heartland of the Xhosa people, Chintsa. The next day, opt to go surfing, join a guided game drive, quad bike through a game reserve or visit a local craft brewery. Cross unique valleys to reach Addo Elephant National Park, famous for its elephant population (there are more than 600!) Enjoy a wildlife safari before leaving for Tsitsikamma, where you can hike, snorkel, canoe, whale watch or bungy jump. Opt to trek a portion of South Africa’s most famous hike - the Otter Trail - which is otterly breathtaking. (5B, 5L, 5D)

DAYS 14-17 Knysna / Oudtshoorn / Cape Town B OTS WAN A

See The Heads in Knysna, a town nestled on a tranquil lagoon, and opt to visit a cheetah sanctuary or a monkey park en route. Pass the Outeniqua Mountains into an area known as Klein Karoo (or Little Karoo). Explore the Cango Caves or pay a visit to an ostrich farm - what else would you do in the ostrich capital of the world? before heading to cosmopolitan Cape Town where your tour ends. (4B, 3L, 2D)

Johannesburg

Tour Code: GADASQ

Kruger N.P.

S WAZIL AN D

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary St. Lucia

S O U TH AFRIC A

Oudtshoorn

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (13 nts), simple hotel (1 nt), multi-share hostel (2 nts)

16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 14 dinners

Private vehicle

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Cape Town

Durban

Chinsta Addo Elephant N.P.

Knysna Tsitsikamma N.P.

SOUTH AFRICA OVERLAND: SEA CLIFFS & SAFARI DRIVES PRICE FR £929

ROUTE DURBAN - CAPE TOWN

DURATION 10 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) as head guide/cook and driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 14 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Addo Elephant National Park safari, entry to Tsitsikamma National Park, a traditional meal experience Mar 21

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DAYS 1-3 Durban / Chintsa

DAYS 7-8 Knysna / Outdshoorn

Begin with a foodie experience in Durban as you tuck into traditional dish, Bunny Chow. The next day, travel south into the heartland of the Xhosa people and on to Chintsa, home to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Try your luck at surfing, join a game drive or visit a local craft beer brewery. (2B, 2L, 3D)

Travel west to Knysna, famous for its coastal lagoon and the Heads (dramatic sea cliffs). Visit a cheetah sanctuary or monkey park en route. Drive through Outeniqua Mountains to Outdshoorn and opt to visit an ostrich farm or the Cango Caves. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-6 Addo Elephant National Park / Tsitsikamma National Park Take a safari through Addo Elephant Park and spend the evening sitting around the campfire listening to the wild sounds of Africa. Continue onto Tsitsikamma National Park for snorkelling, canoeing, hiking or the world’s highest bungy jump. (3B, 3L, 3D)

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DAYS 9-10 Cape Town

B OT S WA N A

Spend time in Cape Town, home to the world-famous Table Mountain. Head up the mountain on a scenic cable car ride or, alternatively, brave one of the dozen hiking routes up. Don’t forget a jacket as it can get quite chilly up there, even on hot days! After the sun sets, make time for little boogie into the night. (2B, L)

S O U T H A F R I C A

Tour Code: GADCD

Oudtshoorn

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INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Participation camping (7 nts), multi-share hostels (2 nts)

9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners

Private vehicle

HIKING SOUTH AFRICA PRICE FR £1,999

DURATION 17 DAYS

Cape Town

Durban

Addo Elephant Chintsa N.P.

Tsitsikamma N.P. Knysna

TRIP STYLE: Active AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG

GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook and driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 18, Avg 14

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Table Mountain hike and cable car ticket, entry and safaris in Addo & Kruger national parks, Tsitsikamma National Park entry, Otter Trail hike, Botsoela Waterfalls hike, Tugela Gorge hike, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary visit, traditional dinner and dance

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

DEPARTURES 2020/21:

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-5 Cape Town / Oudtshoorn / Tsitsikamma National Park

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £399

DAYS 10-13 Drakensberg / Saint Lucia Track back to South Africa and camp by the Drakensberg Mountains before setting off on a hike along Tugela Gorge. Leave for Saint Lucia and opt for a safari or go horse riding on the beach. (3B, 2D)

It all begins in Cape Town, crowned by the famous Table Mountain and buzzing with bars, beaches and nightlife. Leave the city for Oudtshoorn via Route 62 and wind up in Tsitsikamma National Park for a hike along the densely vegetated Otter Trail. (3B)

DAYS 14-17 eSwatini (Swaziland) / Greater Kruger Area / Kruger N.P. / Johannesburg

DAYS 6-9 Addo Elephant National Park / Graaff-Reinet / Lesotho Safari through Addo Elephant National Park to see the long-trunked creatures up close. Traverse a semidesert and spend a night in Graaff-Reinet, then cross the border into the Kingdom in the Sky, Lesotho, with free time for horse riding or mountain biking. (B, D)

Cross another border into land-locked Swaziland and the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. The grassy plains N A Mare I B I A home to animals such as antelopes and zebras, so keep an eye out! After your final border crossing into South Africa, enjoy a safari in Kruger Park, then wrap up in the city of Johannesburg. (2B, 2D)

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Kruger N.P.

Johannesburg E S WAT I N I

Drakensberg L E S OT H O

Tour Code: GADSHS Oudtshoorn

Cape Town

St. Lucia

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Simple hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), participation camping (3 nts)

9 breakfasts, 5 dinners

Private vehicle

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Addo Elephant N.P. Tsitsikamma N.P.

S O U T H A F R I C A

KRUGER TO CAPE TOWN PRICE FR £1,645

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

S ervice of 2 crew

GROUP LEADER:

ROUTE PRETORIA - CAPE TOWN

DURATION 20 DAYS

GROUP SIZE: Max 24, Avg 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Mountain Zebra and Addo Elephant National Park safari, entry to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Tsitsikamma and Royal Natal National Park, Drakensburg Mountains. Mar 21

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DAYS 1-5 Panorama Route / Kruger National Park / eSwatini (Swaziland)

DAYS 11-15 Underberg area / Drakensberg / Malealea / Mountain Zebra National Park

Hit the scenic Panorama Route and spy the iconic Blyde River Canyon on your way to Kruger National Park. Day 4, cross the border into an entirely new country and learn about the rituals of traditional eSwatini (Swaziland). (4B, 4L, 5D)

Visit the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, hike in the Royal National Park and swing by the Amphitheatre rock face. Head to mountainous Malealea and choose to take part in hiking, biking or a pony trek before heading to Mountain Zebra National Park. (5B, 5L, 5D)

DAYS 6-10 St. Lucia / Durban / Underberg Area / Sani Pass

DAYS 16-20 Addo Elephant National Park / Oudtshoorn / Hermanus / Cape Town

Travel south to St. Lucia and join a relaxing cruise on the lagoon. On Day 8, visit beachfront Durban then drive through Underberg on your way to Sani Pass. Meet the residents of a shepherd’s village and graze on a picnic lunch. (5B, 3L, 3D)

On this last leg towards Cape Town, call by Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth, the Tsitsikamma region, Knysna and the 4,500-million-year-old Cango Caves. (5B, 4L, 3D)

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B OT S WA N A

Kruger N.P.

Pretoria/ Johannesburg

Tour Code: ACKTCT20

L E S OT H O

St. Lucia Drakensberg Malealea

S O U T H A F R I C A

Oudtshoorn

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Twin-share camping in dome tents (16 nts), twin-share room (2 nts), dorm (1 nt)

19 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners

Fully equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, 6/8-seater 4WD safari vehicle

WESTERN CAPE AND GARDEN ROUTE PRICE FR £301

DURATION 8 DAYS

Mlilwane

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Durban

Mountain Zebra N.P.

Port Knysna Elizabeth Hermanus

Cape Town

DEPARTS: Daily NOTE: Car hire not included. Please ask your Travel Expert for details

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - PORT ELIZABETH

ROUTE Cape Town Stellenbosch (61km) Oudtshoorn (396km) Knysna (122km) Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary (55km) Tsitsikamma National Park (43km) Port Elizabeth (182km)

SELF-DRIVE

DAYS 1-3 Cape Town / Stellenbosch

DAY 6 Knysna / Plettenberg Bay

Meet with a representative and pick up your self-drive pack (not included), then the next two days are yours to explore. Opt for a guided walk through Cape Town, cable up to Table Mountain or travel to Cape Point. Next day, drive to the historic town of Stellenbosch for a swish of the ol’ wine glass.

On Day 6, choose to get up close and personal with African bush elephants at Knysna Elephant Park. Make your way to Plettenberg Bay and spy a mass of marine species such as hammerhead sharks and dolphins.

DAYS 4-5 Oudtshoorn / Knysna Route 62 provides the ultimate road tripping scenery as you head to the town of Oustshoorn, famous for holding 90% of the world’s ostrich population. Bed down here, then drive to the Cango Caves for a tour (not included) and arrive at Knysna shortly after. This quaint town is sandwiched between lush forestry and the blue rolling waves, perfect for a cruise or hike.

TSITSIKAMMA N.P., SOUTH AFRICA

DAYS 7-8 Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary / Tsitsikamma National Park / Port Elizabeth With a visit to Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary en route, enter the famed Tsitsikamma National Park and marvel at miles of rocky coastline and spectacular vegetated landscapes. Following an optional bungy jump off Storms River Bridge, continue to Port Elizabeth where you’ll spend your final night.

Tour Code: CPTWG7

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (7 nts)

7 breakfasts

Car hire not included

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S O U T H

Cape Town

A F R I C A

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary Oudtshoorn Stellenbosch

Port Elizabeth Knysa Tsitsikamma N. P.

KRUGER, SWAZI & BEACH PRICE FR £595

DURATION 7 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Exclusively 18-39s GROUP LEADER:

ROUTE PRETORIA - DURBAN

Service of 2 crew

GROUP SIZE: Max 24 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Panorama Route, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Royal Enclosure/ Swaziland Village Mar 21

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39S)

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DAYS 1-2 Pretoria / Kruger National Park First on the agenda is a drive through some spectacular mountain scenery, plus a view of the Blyde River Canyon from the Panorama Route. Continue to Hazyview on the edge of Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. Almost every major African mammal can be found here, so keep your keenest eye on full alert. (2B, 2L, 3D)

DAYS 3-4 eSwatini (Swaziland) Cross into eSwatini (Swaziland) and set up camp in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the stunning green plains of the Valley of Heavens. Meet up with a local Swazi guide on Day 5 and learn all about this small country’s intriguing customs and rituals with a visit to a traditional village. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 5-7 Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary / St. Lucia / Durban

It’s off to the sanctuary for some free time, so take Z A M B I A your pick from a range of activities including game drives, guided walks, horseback riding, mountain biking or just chilling out by the pool. Be on the lookout for Mlilwane’s roaming residents as there are more than 40 species of animals to find here! Cross the border back into South Africa on Day 6, setting your sights on KwaZulu-Natal’s St. Lucia (the largest coastal lagoon in South Africa). Join a cruise through the settlement’s estuary to see hippos, crocodiles and fish eagles, then set off for Durban’s beaches where your trip comes to an end. (2B, L, D)

Z I M BA B W E

B OT S WA N A

Kruger N.P.

Pretoria/ Johannesburg

Tour Code: ACKSB7

Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

E S WAT I N I

St. Lucia

Durban S O U T H A F R I C A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Twin-share tents with shared facilities (6 nts)

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

Fully equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, 6/8-seater 4WD safari vehicle

COAST, LESOTHO AND CAPE TOWN PRICE FR £1,095

DURATION 12 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Exclusively 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Service of 2 crew

ROUTE DURBAN - CAPE TOWN

GROUP SIZE: Max 24, Avg 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Safaris in Addo and Mountain Zebra National Park, Royal Natal National Park visit, Battlefields, Garden Route and Tsitsikamma National Park, wine tasting, Drakensberg Mountains visit Mar 21

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

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DAYS 1-3 Durban / Underberg / Sani Pass / Drakensberg

DAYS 7-8 Mountain Zebra N.P. / Addo Elephant N.P. / Port Elizabeth

Leave the beaches of Durban for the lodge at the foot of the Sani Pass in the Drakensberg Mountains. Day 2, join a local guided tour of Lesotho and, by evening, grab a beer at Africa’s highest bar. Visit the Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal where battles between the Boers, Brits and Zulus took place. (2B, 3L, 3D)

Make for Mountain Zebra National Park and play spot the stripy mammals (over 700 of them!) After your safari, head to Addo Elephant National Park to spy some big ears and long trunks before settling on a beach outside of Port Elizabeth in the eve. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-6 Lesotho / Maleala The Royal Natal National Park looks like one of those scenic desktop wallpapers with its stretching summits and dramatic cliffs. Explore the area before crossing borders into landlocked kingdom Lesotho, followed by a trip to Malealea to try some adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking or venture the waterfalls. (3B, 3L, 3D)

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B OT S WA N A

DAYS 9-12 Tsitsikamma / Oudtshoorn / Hermanus / Cape Town From canoe safaris to nature hikes, Tsitsikamma holds a range of activities, with a visit to Storms River also. Head for final destination Cape Town, stopping in Oudtshoorn and Hermanus en route. (4B, 3L, 2D)

Drakensberg L E S OT H O

Malealea

Tour Code: ACCTC12A

S O U T H A F R I C A

Cape Town

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Twin share accommodation with en suite facilities (11 nts)

11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners

Fully equipped 24-seater safari vehicle, 4WD safari vehicle

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Hermanus Oudtshoorn

Sani Pass Durban Underberg

Mountain Zebra N.P. Addo Elaphant N.P. Port Elizabeth Tsitsikamma

SOUTH AFRICA VOLUNTOUR PRICE FR £1,653

DURATION 17 DAYS

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - CAPE TOWN

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

NEED TO KNOWS PROJECT START DATE: Thursdays PROJECT LOCATION: Amakhala Game Reserve (Eastern Cape), Cape Town GETTING THERE: Airport transfer from Cape Town International Airport and all transfers included ACCOMMODATION : Multi-share dorms in hostels and lodges (17 nts) MEALS : 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners

THE PROJECT This volunteering programme is the beating heart of the Amakhala Game Reserve. Not only does it work to manage and monitor game all year round, it also runs a community project - the Isipho Centre - that gives support to vulnerable children and people affected by HIV AIDS.

Travel through the wilds of South Africa, and get to work on a volunteering programme on the Eastern Cape. Either side of your volunteering, look for elephants, go canoeing, visit the forests of Tsitsikamma National Park and get your grapes in order on Route 62, the wine route equivalent of The Oscars. DAYS 1-5 Cape Town / Sedgefield / Jeffreys Bay The voluntour starts in Cape Town, where you’ll get to know the city and your group on an included walking tour on Day 2. The following day, head east and go canoeing in the lagoons, estuaries and rivers of Wilderness, now part of Garden Route National Park. Overnight in nearby Sedgefield then continue along the Garden Route to Jeffreys Bay, stopping at Knysna Heads and the world’s highest bungy bridge. On Day 5, go surfing at Jeffreys Bay and spot elephants in Addo Elephant National Park.

DAYS 6-11 Amakhala Game Reserve (Eastern Cape) Time to roll your sleeves up with your volunteering project! Your average day will start with breakfast before leaving for the reserve at 7.30am. Daily tasks include tracking lions and identifying areas suitable for vegetation surveys. You’ll also help with maintenance work, bird behaviour surveys, anti-poaching control and predator monitoring. (6B, 6L, 6D)

S O UTH AFR ICA

DAYS 12-14 Addo Elephant Park / Oudtshoorn / Cape Town Continue the safari with a trip back to Addo Elephant National Park. On top of the 550 resident ellies, the park is also home to lion, buffalo, spotted hyenas and even rare black rhino. After an optional ziplining opportunity, pay a visit to a working ostrich farm to learn more about the world’s largest bird. On Day 14, start the day with an optional elephant walk, visit the Cango Caves then slurp your way down wine-rich Route 62 to Cape Town.

Addo National Park

Cape Town

Amakhala Game Reserve

Oudtshoorn Sedgefield

DAYS 15-18 Cape Town

Jeffreys Bay

Make the most of two free days in Cape Town (and a free surfing lesson for the wave curious) before gearing up for a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula which, yes, includes the penguins at Boulders Beach. Yay! The trip comes to an end on Day 18. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Tour Code: CPTAFR

HIGHLIGHTS

BIG 5 CONSERVATION

CANOEING

ADDO ELEPHANT PARK

BOULDERS BEACH PENGUINS

Work on a Big 5 reserve on the Eastern Cape, with daily tasks including tracking lions with telemetry devices and helping with anti-poaching control.

Explore the lagoons and rivers of Wilderness by canoe, then return to the water on your project in Amakhala to conduct bird behaviour surveys.

Since 1931, elephant numbers at Addo have rocketed to an impressive 600 from just 11 thanks to ongoing conservation efforts.

Look, penguins are hilarious and adorable and that’s that. Watch them waddle to the sea, frantically digging nests and generally being legends.

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

BA Z BUS

Baz Bus is a unique hop-on hop-off door-to-door bus service between Cape Town and Johannesburg. It picks up and drops off at more than 200 hostels, guest houses and hotels in 40 different towns in South Africa. Buses are comfortable semi-luxury 19 seaters, all with on-board TV and DVDs and with trailers capable of carrying surfboards and bicycles.

D E PART U R E S

on the road

CAPE TOWN TOWARDS JOHANNESBURG Cape Town Port Elizabeth: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat

OVERNIGHT STOPS Port Elizabeth and Durban are compulsory overnight stopovers.

Port Elizabeth Wed, Fri & Sun

ACCOMMODATION This is not included in your freestyle travel ticket or travel pass. Choose from more than 200 brilliant backpacker hostels, guest houses or hotels.

Durban:

Durban Johannesburg: Mon, Wed & Sat JOHANNESBURG TOWARDS CAPE TOWN Johannesburg Durban: Tue, Thu & Sun

BONUS

Durban Port Elizabeth: Tue, Thu & Sat

Buy any wildlife safari and adventure combo and get a FREE Cape Peninsula day tour. See page 63. Worth R995.

Port Elizabeth Cape Town: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun

Why Baz Bus? EASY & STRESS FREE

FLEXIBLE

CONVENIENT & SAFE

SOCIAL

GREAT VALUE

Buy one ticket to your final destination or for your chosen duration and hop on and off as often as you like on the route. Choose from stops in 40 cities, towns or villages along the way.

Get the freedom to discover South Africa in your own time. You are not limited to a fixed schedule. You decide where to go, when and how long you'd like to stay there.

Get picked up and dropped off at the door of your accommodation. No need to navigate on your own and get lost in unknown places in the middle of the night, or lugging around your heavy bags.

Meet new friends every day. Exchange travel tips, tales, a beer (or two), and plan or share your next big adventure with them. You'll end your journey with lots of new travel buddies!

We offer exclusive rates on routes. You can also get great discounts when you combine a bus pass with a wildlife safari and adventure tour add-on. See packages on the opposite page.

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KRUGER N.P. PRETORIA / JOHANNESBURG

GAUTENG KWAZULU NATAL NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG

Baz Bus route

HOWICK

Shuttle service

ST. LUCIA DURBAN

SOUTHERN DRAK

Compulsory stopover

SOUTHERN AFRICA

LESOTHO

WARNER BEACH UMZUMBE

KOKSTAD

UMTENTWENI

Cities / towns MTHATHA

PORT ST. JOHNS / MPANDE

EASTERN CAPE

WILDERNESS OUDTSHOORN

STELLENBOSCH

WESTERN CAPE

CAPE TOWN HERMANUS

SWELLENDAM MOSSEL BAY

KNYSNA

STORMS RIVER GEORGE THE CRAGS SEDGEFIELD PLETTENBERG BAY

WILDLIFE SAFARI & ADVENTURE COMBO

FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASS

uy one ticket to your end destination B Hop on and off when you want, and stay as long as you like Travel in one direction Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from your chosen accommodation There is no time limit on your ticket

f r e e s ty le tr av e l pas s P lus : 3 OR 4-DAY KRUGER NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE SAFARI TOUR

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING (IN EITHER DIRECTION): Cape Town Johannesburg FR £376 Cape Town

Durban

FR £313

Cape Town

Port Elizabeth

FR £164

TRAVEL PASSES (7, 14 OR 21 DAYS)

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ADDO

JEFFREYS BAY

COFFEE BAY / MDUMBI / BULUNGULA

Buy one ticket and hop on and off as often as you like within the time period Travel in any direction Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from your chosen accommodation Valid for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL PASS TICKETS: 7-day Travel Pass

FR £177

14-day Travel Pass

FR £282

21-day Travel Pass

FR £347

£960

This three-day or four-day experience takes you from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park. Choose to stay in a safari tent, a treehouse or a lodge and head out on amazing game drives in open safari vehicles to spot the Big 5.

H ig h lig h ts : 3-DAY TOUR: Sunset Game Drive in a Big 5 reserve Full day in Kruger National Park in an open vehicle Sunrise safari or bush walk with an armed ranger Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon from Three Rondavels viewpoint

4-DAY TOUR (EVERYTHING YOU GET IN THE 3-DAY TOUR PLUS): ush braai (barbecue) at a unique bush boma B Big 5 bush walk with armed ranger Afternoon safari in a Big 5 reserve

OUR TOP TIPS ALONG THE WAY: Hike Table Mountain with a guide Whale-watching in Hermanus Bloukrans Bridge - the highest commercial bridge bungy Surf the waves in Jeffreys Bay Relax on unspoilt beaches in Chintsa

Hike along the coast from Coffee Bay to the Hole in the Wall Cycle on the Golden Mile Beachfront of Durban at Golden Hour Abseil or hike the Drakensberg Mountains Enjoy a beer while listening to the African bush wildlife

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TABLE MOUNTAIN (NATURE RESERVE)

•H iking:

Hike FOMO can be all too real in CPT. Don’t miss Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and Chapman’s Peak. •N ightlife: Have a drink at trendy Julep Bar, and visit DEVIL'S PEAK lively Long Street for a dance at Decodance Nightclub. •B eaches: Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach, surf the waves at Glen Beach, and relax with views at Camps Bay.

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Currencies

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USD $75 per day

South African Rand (R)

Summer (Nov-Feb)

CAPE TOWN CAP E CRU SAD ERS

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Did you know that Cape Town’s motto is Spes Bona, meaning Good Hope? Known as the Mother City, the city’s most distinctive feature is its setting, with pristine beaches sprawled in the shadow of the imposing Table Mountain. Soak up the city’s eclectic charm downtown, bar crawl your way along Long Street, meet the penguins of Boulders Beach and come face to face with the ocean’s most formidable predator – the great white shark.

SHOESTRING

NEVER@HOME CAPE TOWN

£14 £28

DORM

TWIN/ DOUBLE

SHOESTRING

ASHANTI GARDENS LODGE

ROOM ONLY

£17 £26

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DORM TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: On the bustling Green Point Strip, within walking

LOCATION: A ten-minute stroll from the backpacker hangout of

distance of the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and CBD.

Long Street and a short drive from Lion’s Head.

VIBE: A contemporary hostel serving up a mean breakfast menu

VIBE: Converted Victorian mansion offering dorms, private rooms

and hosting lively social events.

and campsite, boasting fab views, an outdoor pool and on-site bar.

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed or female-only dorms • Private rooms •

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed dorms • Private rooms • Personal lockers •

Personal lockers • Outdoor pool • Shared kitchen • Cafe • Airport transfers • 24-hour reception

Outdoor pool • Bar • Shared kitchen • Barbecue area • Café • TV lounge • 24-hour reception

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STAY 4, PAY 3: 01JAN20 - 30SEP20

- TOP SELLER GLAMPACKER

ONCE IN CAPE TOWN

£22 £41

DORM

TWIN/ DOUBLE

GLAMPACKER

THE B.I.G. CAPE TOWN

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£25 £39

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INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Trendy Kloof Street, with bars and restaurants on

LOCATION: A ten-minute walk from the Victoria & Alfred

your doorstep (not to mention, your favourite travel store).

Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium and local bars and clubs.

VIBE: A hub for young creatives with a busy streetside bar that

VIBE: A homely, relaxing boutique hostel with an outdoor pool,

makes for a lively social atmosphere most nights of the week.

furnished terraces and a barbecue.

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed or female-only dorms • Private rooms •

Shared kitchen • Rooftop bar • Restaurant • Games room • Free daily activities • Breakfast included • STA Travel store on-site

Outdoor pool • 3 shared kitchens • Barbecue area • Reading area and library • TV rooms • 24-hour reception

CPTONC

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CPTBIG

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

ROCK SOLID

40 ON BURG HOTEL, CBD

£80 £50

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SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROCK SOLID

CAMPS BAY VILLAGE APARTMENTS

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£74 £44

SINGLE

TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROOM ONLY

ROCK SOLID

MOJO HOTEL, SEA POINT

£70 £39

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SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROOM ONLY

LOCATION: In the lively heart of the city,

LOCATION: Close to Camps Bay’s famous

LOCATION: Nestled in the urban hub of

just steps away from Greenmarket Square.

beaches, shaded by the Twelve Apostles.

Sea Point, a few paces from the beachfront.

VIBE: A 1930s Art Deco building with an

VIBE: Enjoy the freedom of self-catering

VIBE: A cool and contemporary combo of

in-house mixologist serving classic cocktails.

with 45 studios, apartments and cottages.

spacious hotel roomsand compact pods.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Restaurant

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Studios or

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Studios

• Bar • Fitness centre • Concierge service • Airport transfers • Room service • Laundry

apartments • Fully-equipped kitchen • 2 pools • Free Wi-Fi available • Laundry

or pods • Mixed dorms • Roof garden • Kitchen & lounge • 24-hour reception

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CLASS ACT

CAPE TOWN HOLLOW HOTEL

£100 £68

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

CLASS ACT

COMMODORE HOTEL

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£116 £66

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: In quiet and scenic surroundings overlooking

LOCATION: Right on the V&A Waterfront, with views of Table

Company’s Gardens site and Table Mountain.

Mountain and Robben Island from the upper floors.

VIBE: Stylish and elegant boutique rooms in the historic centre,

VIBE: A classic luxury hotel, complete with a cocktail bar, garden

with a serene atmosphere and spectacular mountain views.

terrace, and 24-hour room service. Treat yo’self.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room safe • Satellite

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Outdoor pool • Cocktail bar and

TV • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Bar • Restaurant • Lounge • Free shuttle services • 24-hour reception

lounge • Restaurant • Garden terrace • Spa • Sauna • Gym • 24hour room service • On-site parking (at extra cost)

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS...

A-LIST

THE BAY HOTEL CAMPS BAY

£193 £97

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: A stone’s throw away from the beach and ideally located close to Camps

Bay’s lively nightlife and top sundowner spots. VIBE: A one-stop shop for endless sun worship. Relax with a sunset cocktail, get a

treatment in the on-site spa or spend time lounging around one of four sea-facing pools. HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Suite upgrade available • Air con • 4 sea-facing outdoor

pools • Bar • Restaurant • Lounge • Terrace • Spa • Steam room • Sauna • Gym • Tennis courts • On-site parking (at extra cost) ECCPT6

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SLEEP HERE INSTEAD Glampacker | 91 Loop, Cape Town Fr £15 Rock Solid | Radisson Blu Le Vendome, Cape Town Fr £55 Class Act | Stone Cottages, Camps Bay Fr £67 Class Act | Pepperclub Hotel & Spa, Cape Town Fr £68 Class Act | Radisson Red Hotel, Cape Town Fr £104 A-List | One & Only, Cape Town Fr £290 GET OUT OF BED Full day | City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Half day | Surf in Cape Town Full day | Robben Island & Cape Town City Private Tour

Fr £14 Fr £36 Fr £132

CAPE POINT & PENGUINS

£71

HALF DAY

£200

HALF DAY

£58

FULL DAY

Stand aside Superman, there’s a new hero in town. This exhilarating skydiving experience is as close as you can get to actually flying. Strapped to a highly qualified instructor, you’ll free fall from 9,000 feet, catching views of Table Mountain, Robben Island and Cape Point. If this doesn’t get your adrenalin pumping, we don’t know what will!

Swirl, sniff and slurp your way around five famous wine estates and visit hidden farms known only by the locals on this day trip. Enjoy award-winning vino with tasty cured meats, cheese and chocolate pairings. A vineyard and cellar tour, braai (barbecue) lunch at a family-run farm, history lessons and wine tastings are all included.

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CPTWFD

CPTPOI

CAPE PENINSULA TOUR

WINEFLIES WINE TOUR

£58

FULL DAY

Enjoy gentle hikes and a scenic drive through Chapman’s Peak on this full-day tour. Your first stop is at Hout Bay for an optional cruise to Seal Island. Then, opt to meet the lively penguins of Boulders Beach before a picnic lunch at Cape Point’s Nature Reserve and an oceanview stroll to the Cape of Good Hope.

SHARK CAGE DIVING

£133

FULL DAY

Gansbaai is arguably the best place in the world to see copper and great white sharks. On board Slashfin, a custom-made cage diving boat, you’ll see these predators underwater as well as learn about their nature from a marine biologist. The company is certified by Fair Trade Tourism and carries the motto of ‘Discover and Protect’.

INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily (except Tuesdays & Fridays) Meals: 1 breakfast snack, 1 lunch Includes: All transport, guide, driver, entry fees to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Chapman’s Peak Note: ISIC/IYTC/ITIC cardholders get a 15% discount Code: CPTBAZ

INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch Transport: Minibus, boat Includes: Dive gear Note: Free penguin visit. ISIC/IYTC/ITIC cardholders get a 15% discount Tour Code: CPTSCD

CAPE TOWN FITNESS PRICE FR £774

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Fitness instructor GROUP SIZE: 1-6

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Fitness assessment, cooking class, beach workout, surf lesson, 2 pilates lessons, TRX training, Cape Point tour, seal snorkelling, walking tour ACCOMMODATION: SaltyCrax Backpackers

(7 nts) MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners DEPARTS: Tuesdays NOTE: Activities are weather dependent

Boost your fitness and discover Cape Town at the same time! After a fitness assessment on Day 2, you can look forward to a week of strength and weight training, beach cardio, surfing and sunset pilates, all with a personal trainer on-hand to help you reach your goals. But it’s not all sweat. Snorkel with the resident seals, cycle to Cape Point and learn how to cook healthy meals under the watchful eye of a professional chef. You’ll also have plenty of time to explore the city while feeling fit and fabulous - thank you endorphins!

Tour Code: CPTFIT

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Stunning scenery and cute animals feature heavily on this tour of the Cape. Spot seals in Kalk Bay and picnic at Boulders Beach, famed for its colony of 3,000 penguins. These birds were formerly called jackass penguins due to their donkey-like braying. Stop in Muizenberg, home of South African surf, and Instagram its colourful beach huts.

CAPE TOWN SKYDIVE

ADVENTURE SURF CLUB PROJECT PRICE FR £595

DURATION 15+ DAYS

LOCATION CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTS: Saturdays PROJECT LOCATION: Tableview, South Africa GETTING THERE: Transfers from Cape Town International Airport included ACCOMMODATION: Multi-share dorm, single or double room in volunteer house (14+ nts)

SOUTHERN AFRICA

MEALS: 3 meals a day NOTE : Background check required; swimming ability essential to join the project STAY LONGER:

Fr £256 per week

Help keep children occupied and off the streets after they’ve finished school for the day, engaging them with adventure activities, teamwork, educational classes and sports such as skateboarding, boxing, swimming and surfing. It’s a fairly flexible programme, with non-surfing activities including taking on a morning role as a pre-school teaching assistant. Weekends are free to explore the region, or you can join in with local beach clean-ups - a great way to get to know the neighbourhood and make a real difference. Tour Code: CPTSAV

HELP CHILDREN IN CAPE TOWN PRICE FR £599

DURATION 10 - 52 DAYS

LOCATION CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTS: Mondays (arrive Thursday for 3-day orientation) PROJECT LOCATION: Noordhoek, Cape Town (approx. 35km south of Cape Town) GETTING THERE: Transfers from Cape Town International Airport included ACCOMMODATION: Multi-share room in volunteer house. Private room upgrade available at extra cost (subject to availability) (9+ nts) MEALS: Breakfasts and dinners NOTE : Background check required STAY LONGER : Fr £497 per week

Based in a township 35 kilometres from central Cape Town, this project is run in a day care centre and provides a safe space for infants, children and teenagers from various backgrounds. Some will come from abusive homes, others from homes dealing with the devastating effects of HIV/ AIDS. Create a caring environment by assisting teachers and developing the children’s creative skills through painting and playing games. And with evenings and weekends free, you’ll have plenty of time to cross off some Cape Town musts. We recommend spending at least two weeks at this project. Tour Code: CPTHFO

GREAT WHITE SHARKS VOLUNTEERING PRICE FR £548

DURATION 1 - 12 WEEKS

LOCATION GANSBAAI, SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTS: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Gansbaai, South Africa GETTING THERE: Return transfers from Cape Town included ACCOMMODATION: Volunteer centre with kitchen, entertainment area, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool or multi-share room in cottage with shared bathroom and kitchenette (7+ nts) MEALS: Breakfasts and lunches STAY LONGER : Fr £449 per week

Known as the world’s great white shark capital, Gansbaai provides regular sightings of the famed predators. This project gives you plenty of time at sea, where you’ll take your position on a shark cage diving or whale watching vessel to assist the crew, help tourists to don their wetsuits and spread the message about marine conservation. You’ll also get to join in on a few cage dives yourself! Other conservation tasks, depending on how long you stick around, include collecting data on beach clean-ups, helping out at the African Penguin Sanctuary and joining the research team on kelp dives. Tour Code: CPTGWS

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CAPE WINELANDS THE GRA PE ESC APE

CLASS ACT

LA COTTE FOREST COTTAGES, FRANSCHHOEK

£152 £72

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

SOUTHERN AFRICA

How many wineries is too many? This region, a two-hour drive from Cape Town, has more than 400, each producing some of the best wines in South Africa. You could hire a car to tour the towns around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, but that would mean less wine - which would be terrible. Treat yourself to a bike or a chauffeur and booze up. Then, head to Hermanus, considered to be the world’s best land-based whale-watching spot.

CLASS ACT

RIVIERBOS GUEST HOUSE, STELLENBOSCH

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£95 £46

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

A-LIST

THE SPIER HOTEL, STELLENBOSCH

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£112 £56

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Surrounded by lush vineyards

LOCATION: Set on the northern bank of

LOCATION: On one of the country’s

and valleys on a working wine farm.

the Eerste River in a quiet, leafy cul-de-sac.

premier wine farms next to the Eerste River.

VIBE: A row of rustic cottages, all with

VIBE: This home away from home blends

VIBE: Stylish, upscale and ambient with a

sun-drenched patios overlooking a pool.

quaint charm with modern comforts.

focus on art, food and sustainability.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private self-catering

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms or suites • 7

cottages • Private patio • Kitchen & dining area • Outdoor pool • Laundry

Breakfast room • Outdoor pool • Patio and garden • Laundry

pools • Bar • Restaurant • Spa • River and mountain views • Wine tastings

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FRANSCHHOEK & STELLENBOSCH WINE TOUR, CAPE TOWN

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£38

FULL DAY

Starting and ending in Cape Town, sip your way round two estates in the centuries-old vineyards of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Sample both red and white wines alongside perfectly paired cheeses, breaking up the boozing with stops at Bloubergstand Beach and South Africa’s foodie capital, Franschhoek. INCLUSIONS

WINELANDS & WHALE COAST,

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£165

CAPE TOWN

2 DAYS

If you like wine, wildlife and winding coastal roads (who doesn’t?) then listen up. Start in the Stellenbosch Winelands and taste some of the region’s finest vino alongside chocolate and cheese. After a night in Cape Agulhas, head to the whale-watching town of Hermanus then meet the African penguins of Betty’s Bay. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Meals: Not included Inclusions: Air con coach, guide, 2 wineries and vineyard tours, 2 wine tastings of both red and white wines and cheese pairing Tour Code: VICPT1

Departs: Saturdays Accommodation: Guesthouse Meals: Not included Inclusions: Wine tastings with cheese and chocolate pairing, penguin reserve entry, all transport Tour Code: CPTWWC

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THE GARDEN ROUTE O-S TRE TCH YOU R LEG S

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Stretching for 300 kilometres from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay, the Garden Route still has enough room to house ancient forests, the world’s highest commercial bridge bungy and an intense amount of wildlife. Trek through the forested trails of Tsitsikamma National Park, watch dolphins and whales at up-market Plettenberg Bay and get your big bird spotting game on full whack at Oudtshoorn, the self-proclaimed ostrich capital of the world.

NEED TO KNOWS

GARDEN ROUTE & ADDO ADVENTURE PRICE FR £505

DURATION 4, 5, 6 OR 7 DAYS

ROUTE CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Qualified guide GROUP SIZE: Min 3, Max 14 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Local wine tasting, Cango Caves adventure tour, hiking, game viewing safari, canoeing & penguin viewing DEPARTURES: Mondays NOTE: Itinerary can also be done in different order. Please ask your Travel Expert

- WE LOVE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1 Cape Town / Hermanus / Cape Agulhas

DAYS 4 Tsitsikamma / Addo Elephant N.P.

Leave Cape Town and follow a scenic coastal route to Betty’s Bay where you’ll see a colony of African penguins. The afternoon will be spent in the seaside town of Hermanus, famous for sightings of southern right whales. Later, drive to Cape Agulhas, Africa’s southernmost tip, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. (D)

Today it’s on to Tsitsikamma National Park, stopping en route to see the highest bungy jump bridge in the world and opt to take the 216m plunge over the Bloukrans River. After that adrenalin rush, calm your nerves with a leisurely hike or swimming in the park. (B, D)

DAYS 5 Addo Elephant N.P. / Wilderness Spend the morning in the Addo Elephant National Park. At 28,000 hectares, the reserve is home to more than 600 elephants (the name is a bit of a give away really) as well as lions, buffalo, eland and zebras. After a few hours of game viewing, return to the heart of the Garden Route and overnight in Wilderness or Mossel Bay.

DAYS 2 Route 62 / Oudtshoorn Hit South Africa’s longest wine route on the way to Oudtshoorn, known as the ostrich capital of the world. Located in Little Karoo, this is one of the most diverse regions in the Western Cape. After sampling some local vino, venture into the beautiful Cango Caves where you ‘can go’ on a guided adventure tour. (B, D)

LIONS HEAD MOUNTAIN, CAPE TOWN

DAYS 6 Mossel Bay / Cape Town

DAYS 3 Knysna / Sedgefield Next up is the spectacular Outeniqua Mountains. Explore the Wilderness National Park - aptly named due to its forests, lakes and wetlands - by canoe and foot. After a paddle up the Touw River, hike to a waterfall then meander around the up-market town of Knysna. (B, D)

Stop in Mossel Bay for some beach time then hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along the cliffs. The more adventurous can opt for a 3,000-metre skydive or head to South Africa’s longest sand dune for a sandboarding session before returning to Cape Town. (B)

Tour Code: CPTGAA (4 days)/CPTGR4 (5 days)/ CPTRAA (6 days)/CPTSAF (7 days)

S O U T H

Cape Town Hermanus

A F R I C A

Oudtshoorn

Mossel Bay

Addo Sedgefield Elephant N.P.

Knysna Tsitsikamma N.P.

Cape Agulhas

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hostels or guesthouses, dorms with shared facilities/private rooms (5 nts)

4 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Return transfers, air con minibus

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Wilderness

ADDO ELEPHANT N.P. OUDTSHOORN

TSITSIKAMMA N.P.

PORT ELIZABETH

CAPE TOWN

SWELLENDAM

WILDERNESS

STORMS RIVER

KNYSNA

HERMANUS

MOSSEL BAY

SOUTHERN AFRICA

1 Stellenbosch STELLENBOSCH

JEFFREYS BAY

PLETTENBERG BAY

SEDGEFIELD

GANSBAAI CAPE AGULHAS Baz Bus Route (See pages 58)

INDIAN OCEAN

SOUTH ATLANTIC

Garden Route & Addo Adventure Western Cape & Garden Route (Please see pages 55)

ROCK SOLID

TSITSIKAMMA LODGE & SPA

£50 £34

SINGLE

TWIN/ DOUBLE

SHOESTRING

JEFFREYS BAY BEACH HOUSE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£30 £30

FR FR

DORM TWIN/ DOUBLE

SHOESTRING

THE RUSSEL GUESTHOUSE, PORT ELIZABETH

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£47 £33

SINGLE

TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: In the Tsitsikamma Mountain

LOCATION: Right on Albatross Beach, just

LOCATION: Just 200 m from the beach,

range surrounded by lush green forest.

a short drive from town.

close to Addo Elephant Park.

VIBE: These cosy log cabins make for a

VIBE: Beachy bed and breakfast, great for

VIBE: Relaxing spot, ideal for beach lovers

rustic base for rural exploring.

surfers and sand-dwellers.

and safari-goers.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • En suite

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms and

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Outdoor

• Air con • Fireplace • Gardens • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • Spa

apartments • In-room safe • Shared kitchen • Shared lounge • Terrace • Garden

pool • Barbecue area • Garden • Free tea and coffee

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BAZ BUS: CAPE TOWN TO PORT ELIZABETH

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£164

FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASS

ISLAND VIBE SURF CAMP, JEFFREYS BAY

FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASS

Baz Bus is a flexible hop-on hop-off bus service around South Africa. If you haven’t got time to travel the whole south coast from Johannesburg to Cape Town, we recommend the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth route (or vice versa), encompassing the diverse Garden Route. With accommodation pick-up and drop-off included, you can spend more time having fun and less time journey planning. INCLUSIONS

PLZISL

£118

4 DAYS

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Want to learn how to conquer the waves? Get yourself to Jeffreys Bay, South Africa’s surfing mecca. Stay at the laid-back Island Vibe Hostel, just a stone’s throw from the ocean, and get three twohour surf lessons with friendly instructors to learn the basics. To really master the waves, think about extending your stay. Ask your Travel Expert for details. Surf’s up! INCLUSIONS

Departs (Cape Town): Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Departs (Port Elizabeth): Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Duration of travel recommended: Min 4 days, but unlimited Accommodation: Not included Transport: Minibus Tour Code: BAZBUS

Departs: Daily Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners Accommodation: Hostel (3 nts) Includes: 3 2-hour surf lessons, surf equipment, surf boards, wetsuits, qualified instructors, free Wi-Fi Tour Code: GDSIVS

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EASTERN CAPE SUR F’S UP!

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Looking for somewhere with a sense of adventure? The Eastern Cape, a little more rough and ready than its counterpart in the west, has uncharted creeks shouting out for you and your kayak. If you’d rather hang ten, head to Jeffreys Bay, home to some of the world’s longest righthand breaks. Spot wandering ellies in Addo Elephant National Park or head to the hamlets of Coffee Bay or Chintsa for mile upon mile of coastline.

GLAMPACKER

ELEPHANT HOUSE ADDO NATIONAL PARK

£107 £55

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

GLAMPACKER

WOODBURY LODGE, AMAKHALA

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£258 £201

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

FULL BOARD

LOCATION: Close to the main entrance of Addo Elephant National

LOCATION: In the Amakhala Game Reserve, set against a cliff

Park, 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport.

above the Bushman’s River Valley.

VIBE: An intimate property of just eight rooms, where stylish

VIBE: A family-run, all-inclusive lodge with thatched cottages and

comfort is king along with antiques, Persian rugs and African art.

stone walkways. Game drives on its doorstep.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Extra long king beds • Air con •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private lodges • Air con • Private terraces • Electric

Private verandas • 3 outdoor pools • Restaurant • Garden • Game 4WD to Addo (at extra cost)

blankets • Mosquito nets • 2 outdoor pools • Game reserve (2 game drives included per day) • Restaurant • Horse trails

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STAY 3, PAY 2: 01MAY20 - 30JUN20

CLASS ACT

KWANTU PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SIDBURY

£293 £195

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

A-LIST

PUMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, GRAHAMSTOWN

FULL BOARD

£412 £289

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ALL INCLUSIVE

LOCATION: Nestled in the Eastern Cape between Port Elizabeth

LOCATION: A private game reserve, 20 minutes away from

and Grahamstown on the legendary Sidbury Plains.

Grahamstown and just over an hour from Port Elizabeth.

VIBE: A 6,000 hectare reserve that combines Big 5 game viewing

VIBE: A five-star reserve, home to the Big 5. Choose between

with five-star hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere.

overlooking the lake or being perched above the watering hole.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private lodges • Private rooms • Air con • Tennis

HIGHLIGHTS: Private lodge • Air con • Fireplace • Outdoor shower

court • Swimming pool • Restaurant • Viewing deck • 24-hour front desk • Activities booking service • Rehabilitation centre

• Bathtubs • Private plunge pools • Private viewing deck • Fine dining • Spot rare white lions • Game drives included

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4 3 SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

ADDO ELEPHANT N.P.

PUMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

2 AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE

BUCKETLIST LOCATIONS

AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth, this five-star game reserve has a fantastic range of lodges available. Look out for the Big 5.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

KARIEGA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

PUMBA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE PORT ELIZABETH

The reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 as well as hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes and 300+ bird species.

SOUTHERN OCEAN

KARIEGA GAME RESERVE Family-owned and operated reserve of 9,000 hectares, where you’ll find awesome African vistas and Big 5 game.

KARIEGA MAIN LODGE,

£392 SINGLE

KARIEGA

A-LIST

£265 TWIN/ DOUBLE

FULL BOARD

What better way to experience the great outdoors than to place yourself right in the thick of it? But forget cramped tents, the private chalets are fit for royalty with private viewing decks and plunge pools. LOCATION: Within the Kariega Private Game

Reserve on the Garden Route, just a short drive from Port Elizabeth. VIBE: Stylish log chalets surrounded by the Big 5

clan. Watch them roam by from your own viewing deck and enjoy views of the Kariega River Valley. HIGHLIGHTS: Private log cabins • Air con •

Fireplace • Private viewing deck • Plunge pools • Twice-daily safari • River cruises • Canoeing • Guided bush walks

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SHAMWARI CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE PRICE FR £921

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION ALICEDALE, SOUTH AFRICA

PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Alicedale, South Africa GETTING THERE: On arrival into Port Elizabeth, make your own way to Shamwari Game Reserve (transfers can be arranged at additional cost) ACCOMMODATION: Twin-share rooms with

en suite (14 nts) MEALS: 3 meals a day STAY LONGER: Fr £461 per week

Based on a Big 5 reserve in the Eastern Cape, it’s little wonder that Shamwari was nominated in the World Travel Awards category for Africa’s Leading Conservation Company. As a volunteer, help with animal tracking and monitoring, game count surveys and reserve rehabilitation. You’ll also enjoy interactive talks and lectures with the best in behind-thescenes wildlife experiences. Weekly tasks may also include visits to the Born Free Big Cat Rescue & Education Centre and conducting environmental work within the local community.

Tour Code: PLZSHA

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DURBAN & KWAZULU-NATAL DELVE INTO DUR BS

SOUTHERN AFRICA

What do you get when you cross African and Indian cultures with colonial influences? The answer is Durban. Located in the KwaZuluNatal province, this coastal city is a melting pot of food, art and architecture. Sweet surf spots, numerous museums and vibrant markets are just some of the reasons to visit urban Durban, and once you’ve gotten yourself here, you’ll discover hundreds more (not forgetting ‘bunny chow’, the famous curry dish).

- TOP SELLER GLAMPACKER

CURIOCITY BACKPACKERS, DURBAN

£18 £29

FR FR

DORM TWIN/ DOUBLE

CLASS ACT

GARDEN COURT SOUTH BEACH, DURBAN

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£91 £46

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

A-LIST

THE OYSTER BOX, DURBAN

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£383 £192

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: In Rivertown Triangle, a short

LOCATION: Metres from the beach on the

LOCATION: Poised on the Umhlanga

walk to the beach and Warwick Junction.

city’s Golden Mile and minutes to the CBD.

beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean.

VIBE: Housed in a 1930s British colonial-

VIBE: Comfortable, contemporary and

VIBE: A luxe, friendly hotel with a zeal for

style building, inspired by the city’s history.

convenient with 414 spacious rooms.

Durban cuisine and KwaZulu art.

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed and women-only

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Restaurant

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Terrace

dorms • Private rooms • Bar • Activities booking service • Lounge • Library

and breakfast room• Outdoor pool • Gift shop • Cinema

• Spa • 2 pools • 3 bars • Restaurant • Garden • Cinema • Direct beach access

DURCUR

HLUHLUWE GAME DRIVE,

EXDUR1

£135

DURBAN

FULL DAY

Grab your binoculars and set out on a full-day safari from Durban to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, home to the world’s largest white rhino population. Although it’s smaller than its rival Kruger National Park, it still packs a punch with its stunning landscapes and variety of animals, including lions, elephants, leopards and giraffes. INCLUSIONS

£330

DURBAN

4 DAYS

What’s that? A private tour and your very own guide? Explore the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, St. Lucia and the Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve on your own terms, just you and your travel group, with Big 5 safaris, boat cruises, meals, accommodation and round-trip transfers to and from Durban all included. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Meals: Lunch Inclusions: Game drive (closed vehicle), professional guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off Tour Code: VIDUR1

HLUHLUWE IMFOLOZI & ST. LUCIA,

JCDUR1

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Lodge (3 nts) Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners Inclusions: National park fees, all activities, all transfers Tour Code: VIDUR2

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JOHANNESBURG & KRUGER GET COS Y IN JOZ I

SOUTHERN AFRICA

South Africa’s largest city is slowly pulling its socks up and changing its rough diamond status to bona fide treasure. For a true sense of that transformation, make your way to the township of Soweto where streets are now increasingly modern and vibrant. But you can’t come here and not make the journey along the Panorama Route to Kruger National Park, the country’s (and the continent’s) pride and joy. Pun intended. Lions, hippos and...baboons? Oh my!

- TOP SELLER SHOESTRING

BROWN SUGAR BACKPACKERS

£12 £15

FR FR

DORM TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

GLAMPACKER

ONCE IN JOBURG

£18 £35

DORM

TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

CLASS ACT

RADISSON BLU GAUTRAIN HOTEL

£125 £66

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Ex-mafia mansion in a leafy

LOCATION: In Braamfontein, a creative

LOCATION: Opposite Sandton Gautrain

south eastern suburb of Jo’burg.

hub and popular area for students.

Rail Station with 220 rooms and suites.

VIBE: Clean, comfy and safe with a laid-

VIBE: Run by local travel heads full of tips

VIBE: Spacious rooms decorated with

back atmosphere and pool.

on the best eateries, parties and festivals.

African tones and pops of colour.

HIGHLIGHTS: Camping, dorms and private

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed and female-only

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con

rooms • Bar area and terrace • Selfcatering kitchen • Free airport pick-up

dorms • Private rooms with air con • Bar • Restaurant • Cinema room • Free parking

• Flatscreen TV • Outdoor pool • Bar • Terrace • 24-hour reception

JNBBSB

CITY SIGHTSEEING JOHANNESBURG

£14

FULL DAY

ISIC OFFER, 5% DISCOUNT: 01JAN20 - 31DEC20

JNBONC

FR£376 BAZ BUS: JO’BURG FREESTYLE TRAVEL TO CAPE TOWN

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... SLEEP HERE INSTEAD Glampacker | Curiocity, Johannesburg Class Act | Protea Fire & Ice, Melrose Arch Rock Solid | Town Lodge, Johannesburg

Take in the city’s top sights, including Constitution Hill and Gold Reef City Theme Park on a double-decker bus with guided audio commentary. With your one-day pass, you’re free to explore at your own pace, jumping off when and where you please. Whether you’re looking for history or thrills, this handy pass has it covered. VIJNB1

One ticket, as many hop-on hop-offs as you want, and door-to-door service between your accommodations. Can’t say fairer than that! Plus, you’ll meet a bunch of like-minded travellers. We recommend hikes in the Drakensberg, the beaches at Chintsa and the surf in Jeffreys Bay. Fun, safe and flexible. See pages 58-59.

Fr £17 Fr £50 Fr £75

GET OUT OF BED Half day | Soweto Cycle Tour Fr £23 Half day | Apartheid Museum Tour from Johannesburg Fr £44 Full day | Pilanesberg National Game Reserve Fr £108

BAZBUS

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south africa

mozambique

NZHELELE NATURE RESERVE

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK The size of Wales and home to the Big 5. Good roads make for easy wildlife viewing.

BAHINE N.P.

GREATER KRUGER AREA Surrounding the park, just on the other side of the fence. Accommodation aplenty.

phalaborwa Airport LIMPOPO N.P.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

PHALABORWA

THE STA TRAVEL GUI DE TO KRU GER

PRIVATE GAME RESERVES Smaller but with off-road options for better wildlife tracking and viewing.

HOEDSPRUIT KRUGER N.P.

hoedspruit Airport

THORNHILL SAFARI LODGE

HAZYVIEW

Johannesburg: 300km NELSPRUIT

Skukuza Aerodrome Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

BAZ BUS: FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASS & 3 OR 4-DAY KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

GOING HERE?

FLY HERE

Northern Kruger Central Kruger Southern Kruger

Phalaborwa Airport Hoedspruit Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Note: The drive from Johannesburg to Kruger takes around four hours.

£960

3 OR 4 DAYS

THORNHILL SAFARI LODGE KRUGER PACKAGE

FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASS

Combine a flexible hop-on hop-off bus ticket from Cape Town to Jo’burg (no time limit) and a three or four-day Kruger National Park tour. Search for the Big 5 on sunset, sunrise and afternoon safaris, then swap wheels for hiking boots as you join a ranger on a bush walk. End the trip on a high with epic views of Blyde River Canyon.

£425

3 DAYS

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Short on time but want to see as much wildlife as possible? Fly to Hoedspruit, transfer to the safari lodge, take a game drive and share your sightings over a traditional South African meal. And that’s just Day 1! You’ll also spend a day in Kruger National Park (a great chance to see the Big 5) and top it off on Day 3 with a bush walk.

INCLUSIONS

Departs: Please ask your Travel Expert Accommodation: Safari tent, treehouse or lodge (2 or 3 nts) (Kruger only) Meals: 2 or 3 breakfasts, 2 or 3 dinners (Kruger only) Transport: Minibus, open-side vehicle (Kruger only). See pages 58-59 for details Tour Code: BA3BSS

INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Thornhill Safari Lodge (2 nts) Transport: Minibus, 4WD Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners Includes: Return transfers to Hoedspruit Airport, game drives, bush walk Tour Code: HDSTLP

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK PRICE FR £675

DURATION 4 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Driver, local guide

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Morning, afternoon and sunset safaris in Kruger National Park ACCOMMODATION: Camping (3 nts).

Upgrade available MEALS: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners DEPARTS: Daily

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Experience life in the bush on this four-day tour of South Africa’s wildest gems. Begin in the country’s biggest city and travel to Kruger National Park where you’ll get up close to nocturnal creatures on a sunset safari. On Day 2, track the movements of the continent’s most notorious animals on a morning game drive. Head to some of Kruger’s best vantage points the next day to see zebras, giraffes, antelopes and maybe a predator or two. Enjoy a final safari on Day 4 before returning to Jo’burg via the scenic Lowveld and Highveld.

Tour Code: BEJNBBKP

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NOTE: Option to replace Day 1 game drives with an excursion to visit attractions along the Panorama route (at extra cost)

KRUGER TREEHOUSE SAFARI PRICE FR £617

DURATION 4 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guides, driver

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

GROUP SIZE: Max 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Game drives and walk,

bush walk, entry fees ACCOMMODATION: Chalet (1 nt), treehouse (subject to availability) or log bungalow (2 nts) TRANSPORT: Minibus, game vehicle

SOUTHERN AFRICA

MEALS: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DEPARTS: Daily (except Sundays)

Kruger National Park holds its own among Africa’s top safari destinations thanks to its plentiful wildlife and stunning scenery. Get closer to the action with this itinerary featuring sunrise and sunset safaris and guided bush walks. On your first night, tuck into a traditional South African meal and get cosy in a thatch-roofed chalet. After a day spotting elephants, lions, leopards and the rest, bed down in a treehouse. The astonishing sights continue on Day 3 and 4 with more game drives and visits to Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon. Tour Code: JNBTRE

EXPLORE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK PRICE FR £1,499

DURATION 7 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides, rangers GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Avg 14 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Carnivore Conservation experience, traditional barbecue (braai), safaris in Kruger N.P. and private nature reserves ACCOMMODATION: Guesthouse (2 nts), safari camp (2 nts), tent or chalet (2 nts) TRANSPORT: Touring vehicle, safari vehicle

Arrive in Johannesburg and enjoy a South African braai (barbecue) welcome dinner on Day 1. Next day, drive along the Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Continue to your camp in Kruger National Park and have dinner in the boma. On Day 3, go on a safari to view elephants, lions and giraffes. Journey to a private nature reserve on Day 4 and meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Metapopulation Project. Search for the Big 5 on Days 5 and 6 then head back to the city.

MEALS: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners DEPARTS: Selected Tue, Thu and Sat

Tour Code: GADSENG

KRUGER & SWAZILAND PRICE FR £866

DURATION 7 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guide, driver

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - DURBAN

GROUP SIZE: Max 20 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Hluhluwe and Kruger game drives, nature walk, St Lucia boat cruise ACCOMMODATION: Camping with upgrades

available MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners DEPARTS: Every Wednesday SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

NOTE: Airport transfers not included. This tour also runs in reverse from Durban to Johannesburg

Covering an area the size of Wales, Kruger National Park is home to all of Africa’s iconic safari animals (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo) alongside hundreds more mammals and over 500 bird species. It’s yours to explore on the first part of this tour. As well as wildlife viewing, you’ll also enjoy a sunset boat cruise, learn about Zulu culture and explore Swaziland’s Ezulwini Valley, all topped off with scenic drives from place to astonishing place.

Tour Code: JNBKAZ

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WILD KRUGER CAMPING PRICE FR £420

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guide, driver

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

DURATION 4 DAYS

GROUP SIZE: Min 2 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entrance fees, camping, game drives, guided bush walk

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAY 1 Johannesburg / Greater Kruger

DAY 3 Kruger National Park

After a 5am start in Jo’burg, drive to Greater Kruger, home to one of the biggest game parks in the world (roughly the size of Wales) and the Big 5. Your afternoon safari will take place on a private game reserve just outside the main park boundaries. Continue wildlife spotting as night falls, looking out for nocturnal creatures (with the help of a spotlight of course). (D)

It’s another early start to see some of Kruger’s more elusive animals on the park’s less-travelled routes. Top prize for sightings of leopards, rhinos and the ruthless honey badger! After another busy day, tuck into a N A M I B I A traditional braai (barbecue). (B, D)

DAY 2 Kruger National Park The whooping of prowling hyenas will wake you up nice and early for a full-day of game viewing in the park. Spot as many animals as you can, including antelope, monkeys and countless bird species. In the evening, enjoy a tasty dinner and beers around the campfire. (B, D)

BLYDE RIVER CANYON, SOUTH AFRICA

Z I M BA B W E

DAY 4 Greater Kruger / Johannesburg B OT S WA N A

Your final day starts with a morning bush walk, where you’ll hopefully see some of the area’s lesser-known species. This is also a good time to look for the Little 5, namely the rhino beetle, leopard tortoise, lion ant, buffalo weaver and the elephant shrew. Return to Jo’burg, stopping at the Blyde River Canyon en route. (B)

Kruger N.P.

Tour Code: JNBEXP

Johannesburg S O U T H A F R I C A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Tented camping (3 nts)

3 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Minibus, open-top safari vehicle

KRUGER & PRIVATE GAME LODGE EXPERIENCE PRICE FR £587

DURATION 4 DAYS

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guide, driver GROUP SIZE: Min 1, Max 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Return transfers from Johannesburg, guided bush walk, game drives, visit to Blyde River Canyon

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

DEPARTS: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

L LES APP

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAY 1 Johannesburg / Greater Kruger

DAY 3 Kruger National Park

Leave the so-called City of Gold early and make your way to the Greater Kruger area. After six hours on the road you’ll be able to relax at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. Enjoy sundowner drinks at one of the watering holes (an actual watering hole, not the pub) and tuck into a tasty meal by the fire. (D)

Safaris can really take it out of you, so make the most of today to recharge your batteries. And possibly your camera. Feel free to relax at the lodge and make full use of the pool, or get involved in a variety of optional activities. Dinner tonight will be a traditional South N A M I B I A African braai (barbecue). (B, D)

DAY 2 Kruger National Park

DAY 4 Greater Kruger / Johannesburg

The morning is one of the best times to spot wildlife, so rise early for another chance to see the Big 5 in action. There are maps around the park where people can mark their sightings, helping others find the nearest pride of lions, herd of elephants, gang of buffalo or a dazzle of zebras. Spend the entire day game viewing. (B, D)

A morning bush walk - in the company of an experienced guide - gives you the chance to get even closer to the wildlife of Kruger. So hushed voices everyone, elephants don’t like to be startled. Head back to Jo’burg with a final selfie stop at the scenic Blyde River Canyon. (B)

Tour Code: JNB3KP

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA

Z I M BA B W E

B OT S WA N A

Kruger N.P.

Johannesburg S O U T H A F R I C A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Lodge (3 nts)

3 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Minibus, game vehicle

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NAMIBIA ETOSHA N.P. DAMARALAND

Namibia

TWYFELFONTEIN

SPITZKOPPE

WINDHOEK

SWAKOPMUND NAMIB-NAUKLUFT N.P.

SOSSUSVLEI

HELMERINGHAUSEN LÜDERITZ

WE LOVE >>>

FISH RIVER CANYON

RARE WILDLIFE

GOSSIP

SAND DUNES

CANYONS AND CAVES

A quarter of all the world’s cheetahs live here and it’s also home to the last freeranging population of black rhinos.

Brangelina gave birth to their daughter Shiloh in Swakopmund and donated $2 million to the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Namibian national anthem translates as ‘Land of the Brave’. An ode to all those who go duneboarding, maybe?

Fish River Canyon is the world’s secondlargest canyon and Dragon’s Breath is the world’s largest underground lake.

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WONDERLAND NAMIBIA ROAD TRIP SELF-DRIVE

DURATION 17 DAYS

ROUTE WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

SOUTHERN AFRICA

PRICE FR £1,174

NEED TO KNOWS DEPARTS: Daily

HIGHLIGHTS

INCLUSIONS: Self-drive kit with daily routings and maps, all taxes and fees NOTE: Car hire not included. Please ask your Travel Expert for details

ROUTE

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

GHOST TOWN

FISH RIVER CANYON

See hundreds of thirsty animals gather at one of its many waterholes.

Reclaimed by the desert, Kolmanskop was once home to German miners.

Experience the sheer scale and beauty of this natural wonder.

Windhoek Kalahari Desert (260km) Fish River Canyon (430km) Lüderitz (420km) Helmeringhausen (270km) Sossusvlei (240km) Swakopmund (350km) Erongo Region (340km) Damaraland (210km) Etosha (300km) Okahandja (380km) Windhoek (275km)

DAYS 1-2 Windhoek / Kalahari Desert Starting in Windhoek, explore this European-style capital before heading south to the vast red and yellow plains of the Kalahari Desert. Staying at a lodge on a private game reserve, you’ll be surrounded by shepherd trees, acacias and a variety of game species. Opt for an afternoon nature drive or kick back and enjoy a sundowner. (B)

DAYS 3-5 Fish River Canyon / Lüderitz Travel further south past dolerite hills into Quiver Tree Forest at Keetmanshop. Overnight close to Fish River Canyon, ready for a walk along the ridge the next day. Your journey continues through the plains of the Great Escarpment to coastal Lüderitz. Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses and enjoy a scenic drive to Diaz Point. (3B)

DAYS 6-8 Helmeringhausen / Sossusvlei The next stop is coming like a ghost town. Literally. Kolmanskop was once home to German miners who came to the Namib to make their fortunes. Now it’s slowly being reclaimed by desert sand. Then, skirt along the foot of the Tiras Mountains to Sossusvlei and opt to stop at the pseudo-medieval fortress of Duwisib. Make sure you’re up early the next day for sunrise over the dunes of the Namib Desert. After, stop at Sesriem Canyon - one of the world’s biggest natural gorges and home to some refreshing swimming spots after rainfall. (3B)

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA

DAYS 9-12 Swakopmund / Erongo Region / Damaraland

Z A M B I A

Cross rugged passes and moonscapes to the coastal town of Swakopmund, then it’s on to the Erongo Mountain Range where you can meet local villagers in a region close to Spitzkoppe. Day 12, make for Damaraland and visit Twyfelfontein, an open-air art gallery that boasts thousands of rock engravings and paintings. The Petrified Forest is also nearby which features enormous fossilised tree trunks thought to be around 280 million years old. (4B)

Damaraland

Etosha N.P.

DAYS 13-17 Etosha National Park / Okahandja / Windhoek Meet members of the Himba tribe, one of the last truly nomadic tribes on Earth, before heading north to Etosha, home to hundreds of animal and bird species. Over the next two days, navigate the park’s roads in search of lions, leopards, elephants and a whole lot more. Return to Windhoek on Day 16, stopping by the Tsumeb Museum and Okahandja’s craft markets on the way. (5B)

Tour Code: WDHWNM

N A M I B I A

Erongo Region

Okahandja

Swakopmund

Windhoek

Sossusvlei Helmeringhausen

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Guesthouses, hotels and hostels (16 nts)

16 breakfasts

Car hire not included. Please ask your Travel Expert for details

Lüderitz

Fish River Canyon S O U T H A F R I C A

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WONDERS OF NAMIBIA PRICE FR £2,299

TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

DURATION 10 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides, rangers GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Mondesa township walk, Cheetah Conservation Fund visit, Sossusvlei desert excursion, Twyfelfontein visit, 2 safaris in Etosha N.P.

DAYS 1-3 Windhoek / Sesriem

DAYS 6-8 Palmwag Concession / Etosha

Arrive in Windhoek at any time on Day 1. Next morning, enjoy the dramatic Namibian landscapes as you drive to Sesriem, gateway to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Settle in at your lodge and watch the sunset over the desert. On Day 3, visit the Sossusvlei and Deadvlei - clay pans covered in a crust of salt-rich sand surrounded by towering orange and red dunes. (2B, 2D)

Visit the UNESCO-listed ancient petroglyphs made by Stone Age bushmen and finish the day on the Palmwag Concession. Opt for a guided nature walk before continuing to Etosha National Park, considered the greatest wildlife sanctuary in Namibia. Get your cameras ready on Day 8 for a full-day safari. (3B, 3D)

DAYS 4-5 Swakopmund Continue through arid plains to the countryside, stopping at the quirky town of Solitaire on the way. Learn survival skills from local bushmen, then head to Swakopmund. On Day 5, opt to go sandboarding and explore the township of Mondesa with a local guide. (2B, L, D)

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DEPARTURES 2020/21:

MY OWN ROOM : Fr £649

Etosha N.P. Twyfelfontein

DAYS 9-10 Windhoek Windhoek

Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund - a global research facility dedicated to cheetah conservation - and meet with a researcher for a lecture. After, enjoy lunch on the veranda with a view of the Waterberg Plateau. Spend a final evening in Windhoek, departing on Day 10. (2B, L)

Swakopmund Sesriem Namib Naukluft N.P.

Tour Code: GADNENG

N A M I B I A

CUSTOMISE YOUR TRIP.. ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels/lodges (9 nts)

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

Air con vehicle, 4WD, open safari vehicle

NAMIBIAN CIRCUIT PRICE FR £825

S O U T H A F R I C A

Swakopmund Skydiving Half day

Fr £154

AGE GROUP: Any age

DURATION 7 DAYS

ROUTE WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

GROUP LEADER: English-speaking driver/ guide, camp assistant GROUP SIZE: Max 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry and game drives in Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei excursion Mar 21

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-2 Windhoek / Etosha National Park

DAYS 5-6 Sesriem (Namib Desert)

Start early with pick-up from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge at 7.15am and transfer straight to Etosha. Game drives here take you towards the waterholes, where zebra, giraffe, elephant and rhino congregate. Camp out in the African bush by night and enjoy time to relax in the pool and over lunch. (B, 2L, 2D)

A lie in, at last! But not for too long, because the Namib Desert is calling. Set up your camp on arrival, and turn in early to make sure you’re up in time for dawn, which you’ll watch from the top of Dune 45. Afterwards, carry on to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei to see the iconic landscapes of the desert, and visit Sesriem Canyon in late afternoon. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 3-4 Swakopmund En route to Swakopmund, meet the Herero, Himba and Damara women of Damaraland and get a brief glimpse into their daily life. From here, continue towards the Skeleton Coast and arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon. Day 4 gives you a full day to enjoy optional activities like duneboarding and kayaking. (2B, L, D)

Etosha N.P.

DAY 7 Windhoek Wake up slowly and set off at around 9am, following the road back to Windhoek. Take the scenic route around the Naukluft Mountains, and arrive back in the city around 2pm. (B)

Tour Code: NAMCIR

Swakopmund

Windhoek Sesriem

N A M I B I A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Camping (4 nts), twin-share accommodation (2 nts)

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

Custom-built safari vehicle (no air con)

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S O U T H A F R I C A

NAMIBIAN ADVENTURER SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DURATION 12 DAYS

ROUTE WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

- WE LOVE -

SOUTHERN AFRICA

PRICE FR £1,032

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: Small Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Any age GROUP LEADER: Local guides, driver

HIGHLIGHTS

GROUP SIZE: Min 1, Max 14 DEPARTS: Mondays NOTE: Upgrade to private room on twin-share basis with en suite available

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

SPORTY SWAKOPMUND

SKELETON COAST

This dusty landscape is home to lions, zebras and rare black rhinos.

Surf waves or dunes in Namibia’s adventure capital.

See more than 100,000 seals basking on the beach.

• Safaris in Etosha National Park & Okapuka Game Reserve • Excursion to Sossusvlei • Windhoek city & township tour • Katutura market visit

DAYS 1-3 Windhoek / Etosha National Park With its tree-lined boulevards and German architecture, you’d be forgiven in thinking you were in Europe. You’re not though. You’re in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital and the starting point of this tour. On Day 2, make for the dusty landscapes of Etosha National Park, home to lions, zebras and rare black rhino. Spend time around your lodge’s floodlit waterhole before eating dinner by an open fire. Waterholes tend to offer the best opportunities for wildlife sightings, and this one in Halali is a particularly good bet for spotting the park’s elusive leopards. It’s an early start on Day 3 in order to pack in three game drives plus a visit to the vast saline desert of the Etosha salt pan. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-7 Damaraland / Skeleton Coast / Swakopmund Next, head to Damaraland and meet the Herero tribeswomen who support their families by selling handicrafts. Enjoy a light lunch in the shadow of Branberg, Namibia’s highest peak, then continue down the Skeleton Coast to the adventure nirvana of Swakopmund. Here, thrill-seekers have free time to go skydiving, surfing or sandboarding down giant dunes. If you fancy some downtime, wander around the local museums or hit the beach. (4B, L)

DAYS 8-9 Namib Desert / Sossusvlei

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA

Head south first to Walvis Bay and then across the Namib Desert with stops at the Kusieb Pass and the Tropic of Capricorn. On Day 9, psych yourself up for a pre-dawn start and watch the sun rise across Sossusvlei’s sprawling sand dunes (some are 325 metres high). The rich colours shift with the changing light, bringing an otherworldly feel to the landscape. Then, check out Dune 45 and visit the hundred-foot deep Sesriem Canyon. Keep your camera handy for some shots of ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the occasional ostrich. (2B, 2L, 2D)

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DAYS 10-12 Windhoek After making your way back to the capital on Day 10, the following dawn brings with it a full day of exploring in and around the sites of Windhoek. Start the morning with a city and township tour for a chance to learn about the capital’s history, and get a taste for life in the township. The afternoon gives you one last chance to spot some animals with an afternoon game drive at Okapuka Ranch. Last night in Windhoek and time for one last braai and beer combo? Always. (3B, 2L)

Tour Code: NAMADV

Damaraland

Etosha N.P.

Skeleton Coast

Swakopmund

Windhoek

Namib Desert Sossusvlei N A M I B I A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Mixed dorms (7 nts), lodge private room with en suite (2 nts), tented camp (2 nts)

11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners

Minibus, safari vehicle

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S O U T H A F R I C A

NAMIBIAN EXPERIENCE PRICE FR £1,686

GROUP LEADER: Professional guide, camp

assistant GROUP SIZE: Max 14

ROUTE WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

DURATION 14 DAYS

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Visits to Quiver Trees, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Klein Aus Vista, Okonjima, Etosha National Park & Damaraland, all entry fees NOTE: Sleeping bag not included

DAYS 1-4 Windhoek / Kalahari / Fish River Canyon / Lüderitz / Aus

DAYS 8-11 Okonjima / Etosha National Park / Hoada Grootberg

After early pick-up from Windhoek, travel through the Kalahari Desert and get to grips with the area’s history at the Mesosaurus fossil site. Take in the sheer scale of the Fish River Canyon on Day 3 before heading to colonial Lüderitz. Here, visit a desert ghost town. (3B, 4L, 4D)

In Okonjima, learn about big cats at a conservation centre. The next two days are set in Etosha National Park. Pay special attention to the waterholes where thirsty animals congregate in large numbers. (4B, 4L, 4D)

DAYS 5-7 Sesriem / Windhoek Venture deep into the Namib Desert to Sesriem. It’s a pre-dawn start on Day 6, but we promise it’s worth it. Tired eyes will be rewarded with the sight of Sossusvlei’s sweeping dunes changing colour at sunrise. Climb Dune 45 and visit the Sesriem Canyon before returning to Windhoek via the Naukluft Mountains. (3B, 3L, 3D)

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Etosha N.P.

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT Minibus, safari vehicle

N A M I B I A

Twyfelfontein

Okonjima

Windhoek Swakopmund Kalahari Desert Sesriem Lüderitz

13 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinner

Aus

Fish River Canyon

DESERTS & DUNES NAMIB BREAK

ETOSHA SAFARI BREAK

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ROUTE

FR £353

3 DAYS

WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

FR £353

3 DAYS

WINDHOEK - WINDHOEK

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Book yourself onto this three-day snapshot of Sossusvlei and the vast, arid landscape of Namib-Naukluft National Park, the oldest desert on Earth. It’s a pre-dawn start on Day 2, but you’ll be glad you set your alarm early as you watch the sun rise over the sweeping dunes. Their characteristic red colour changes with the light, making this the ultimate Instagram shot. Climb up the famous Dune 45 then relax in the relative coolness of the Sesriem Canyon. Travel back to Windhoek on Day 3 over the imposing Gamsberg Pass, all the while soaking up the spectacular views. INCLUSIONS

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Tour Code: WDHNAB

ACCOMMODATION

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Marvel at ancient Bushman rock engravings before journeying to the Skeleton Coast to see the Cape Cross seal colony. Spend your last night in coastal Swakopmund and return to Windhoek on Day 14. (3B, 3L, 2D)

Camping (10 nts), hotels and guesthouses (3 nts)

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DAYS 12-14 Twyfelfontein / Swakopmund / Windhoek

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Renowned worldwide for its incredible game viewing, Etosha National Park is as good as compulsory on your Namibian itinerary. Swap the tree-lined streets of Windhoek for the dry, dusty wilderness of Etosha as you spend three days on safari searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and springboks (to name just a few). You shouldn’t have to look too hard though as the park is teeming with wildlife. In the evenings, sit by a floodlit waterhole and simply wait for thirsty animals to come to you. If you’re really lucky, you may even spot rare black rhino. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Tuesdays Accommodation: Camping (2 nts) Transport: Minibus/ safari vehicle Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners Group Leader: Tour guide and camp assistant Includes: Entry fees and camping equipment Tour Code: WDHSOS

Departs: Saturdays Accommodation: Camping (2 nts) Transport: Minibus/ safari vehicle Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners Group Leader: Tour guide and camp assistant Includes: Entry fees and camping equipment Tour Code: WDHETO

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Namibia

YO U R OWN WAY FREESTYLE TRAVEL PASS

£331

VICTORIA FALLS

ETOSHA N.P.

WATERFALLS & HIPPOS K EY

SAFARI

Destination

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Travel route WINDHOEK

SWAKOPMUND WALVIS BAY

S SEALS & PELICAN

Interscape Bus from South Africa

KALAHARI

SOSSUSVLEI

DUNES & WILDLIF

T WORLD’S HIGHES S SAND DUNE

Say hello to Namibia’s first ever tourist bus network! This is one of our favourite do-it-on-your-own destinations, and the NOYO Freestyle Travel Pass makes it even easier than before. If you’re not bound by a strict schedule, this could be your ticket to a more intrepid trip where you call the shots, staying wherever your want for as long as you want.

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The Freestyle Travel Pass lets you keep a sense of independence without having to worry about getting from A to B, so it’s great for anyone who likes doing things their own way and isn’t keen on sticking to a rigid itinerary. You’ll also have more control of your spending as you’ll only be paying for stuff you really want to do.

First up, ease and flexibility! Each bus takes you door to door between your accommodations, meaning you don’t need to worry about onward travel once you get there. Accommodation isn’t included, but it can be arranged for you at extra cost. Activities are also available at extra cost, including a Victoria Falls extension.

Modern, air con buses run along each route every two days, with all departures guaranteed - even if you’re the only one on the bus. You can travel the whole network for up to three months, and take each route once (so you can travel from Windhoek to Etosha and back, but you can’t go back again). Tour Code: NMNOYO

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WINDHOEK & BEYOND GET HOO KED IN WIN DHO EK

SHOESTRING

CHAMELEON BACKPACKERS, WINDHOEK

£21 £29

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DORM TWIN/ DOUBLE

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ROCK SOLID

RIVENDELL GUESTHOUSE, WINDHOEK

£67 £47

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SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Charming, chilled out and easily navigable, Windhoek makes a good base for a journey around Namibia. Infused with unique colonial architecture dating back to its German roots, the capital certainly looks pretty. Grab a beer and a pew at one of the restaurants and tuck into a mouth-watering zebra or ostrich steak. Venture further afield to explore Fish River Canyon, 160 kilometres in length, 27 kilometres in width and reaching depths of 550 metres!

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LE MIRAGE DESERT LODGE, SOSSUSVLEI

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£192 £96

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

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LOCATION: A five-minute walk from the

LOCATION: Set within a leafy suburb close

LOCATION: In the heart of the desert, 21

city centre, close the shopping mall.

to the railway station and shopping mall.

kilometres from Sossusvlei’s dramatic dunes.

VIBE: Backpackers-come-guesthouse with

VIBE: Friendly and hospitable guesthouse

VIBE: A castle-like oasis amid the red

welcoming staff and a bar, lounge and pool.

with a self-service bar, pool and lounge.

sands with a spa at its centre

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed dorms • Private

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Apartments

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • • Air con

rooms • Outdoor pool • Bar • Barbecue area • Day trips

• Shared bathroom or en suite • Outdoor pool • Shared kitchen • Barbecue area

Outdoor pool • Restaurant • Terrace • Steam room

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This really is a year-round country, so you can pack up the boot at any time. The dry season (Jun-Oct) is best for animal spotting and stargazing Namibia is home to Africa’s only Dark Sky Reserve!

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WHAT TO DO Namibia’s well-maintained roads make it a great road trip spot, whether you take the wheel yourself or hand it over to a private driver. Buckle up to track black rhino in Damaraland, meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert or take on the paths of the national parks. Tour Code: TMCULLI

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Zambia’s Livingstone has some of the best white water rafting, bungy jumping and gorge swinging in Africa.

Most of us pack on extra pounds on the road. In Zimbabwe, a belly is a sign of wealth and prosperity - so at least we can pretend.

Most deltas lead to the ocean, but the world’s largest inland delta empties onto land creating ever-changing landscapes and hosting a huge array of animals.

Legend says that the first Matsieng, a giant, one-legged man, emerged from the waterhole followed by his people and his animals.

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BOTSWANA AND FALLS OVERLAND: WILDLIFE WALKS & SAFARI DRIVES SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 8 DAYS

PRICE FR £849

ROUTE JOHANNESBURG - VICTORIA FALLS

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GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head cook/driver, local guides

HIGHLIGHTS

GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 18 DEPARTS: Selected Saturdays MY OWN ROOM : Fr £99

INCLUDED ACTIVIITIES

THE LANDO

VICTORIA FALLS

OKAVANGO DELTA

A vision in purple! Take to your reclining seat and hit the road.

This raging curtain of water is locally known as the ‘smoke that thunders.’

Navigate the reed-lined channels on a traditional mokoro.

• G for Good visit to Lusumpuko Women’s Club • Okavango Delta bush camping & wildlife walk • Khama Rhino Sanctuary drive • Traditional mokoro ride

DAYS 1-2 Johannesburg / Khama Rhino Sanctuary Affectionately known as Jo’burg or Jozi, rapidly changing Johannesburg is the vibrant heart of South Africa and the starting point of this fully immersive experience. Arrive at any time on Day 1 and meet your fellow travellers that evening. Next day, hop over the border into neighbouring Botswana and continue to your campsite at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative that protects, you guessed it, rhinos! Tonight, camp under starry African skies and drift off to the nightly chorus of singing cicadas. (B, L, D)

DAYS 3-4 Maun / Okavango Delta It’s off to the safari hub of Maun on Day 3 but, before you head there, start the safari adventure with a drive through the Khama Rhino Sanctuary to see some of its critically endangered residents (30 white and four black rhinos). That afternoon, opt for a scenic flight over the mighty Okavango Delta, getting a bird’s-eye view of its sprawling grassy plains and swamps. On Day 4, view wildlife up close on a guided walk and glide through the watery wilderness by mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe), keeping your eyes peeled for crocodiles, hippos and elephants. Spend the evening singing and dancing around the campfire with the locals. (2B, 2L, D)

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA

DAYS 5-6 Gweta / Chobe National Park At sunrise, venture back through the Okavango’s reed-lined channels, then journey to Gweta where you’ll camp under the ancient baobab trees. Next up is Chobe National Park, Botswana’s first national park and home to one of the world’s largest herds of elephants. As well as these mighty pachyderms, numerous predators and hundreds of bird species are present. Take part in an optional game drive or wildlife boat cruise on the Chobe River. (2B, 2L, D)

DAYS 7-8 Victoria Falls

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Cross into Zimbabwe for a traditional lunch prepared by the G for Good Lusumpuko Women’s Club, an initiative that helps women strengthen their skills and employment opportunities. After, travel to the town of Victoria Falls where you’ll get up close (and a little wet) to the ‘smoke that thunders’. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world, this raging, mile-long curtain of water is a truly impressive sight. Opt to raft the white water of the Zambezi River or, if you’re feeling really brave, bungy jump 111 metres off Victoria Falls bridge. Your tour comes to an end after breakfast on Day 8. (B, L) Tour Code: GADAJL

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Gweta Khama Rhino Sanctuary

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TRANSPORT

Participation camping (5 nts), bush camp (1 nt), simple hotel (1 nt)

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle, safari vehicle, mokoro

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders) in the native Kololo language, nothing can quite prepare you for seeing these roaring rapids. At over a mile wide and 108 metres tall, they’ll make the most seasoned traveller feel a little overwhelmed. But it’s not all waterfall chasing. White water rafting down the Zambezi River is a must. You can also throw yourself off all kinds of things if the adrenalin takes you. Bungy cord attached, of course.

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THE VICTORIA FALLS WATERFRONT, LIVINGSTONE

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LOCATION: Situated on the northern banks of the Zambezi River,

LOCATION: Zimbabwe! Only 100 metres from the centre of

just four kilometres from Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls town and a five-minute stroll to the Falls themselves.

VIBE: Ultra laid-back lodge overlooking the Zambezi River and

VIBE: Bohemian, safari-style lodge in the heart of Victoria Falls,

Siloka Island, perfect for a relaxing sundowner or two.

ideal for modern-day explorers after a touch of luxury.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • 2 outdoor pools • Bar • 2

HIGHLIGHTS: Camping • Chalets • Air con • En suite or shared

restaurants • Sun deck • Shared TV lounge • Activity centre • Free shuttle to Victoria Falls and into town

bathroom • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • Lounge • Terrace • Garden • Massage services • Free on-site parking EXLIV1

LIVINGSTONE BUNGY JUMP

WHITE WATER RAFTING

£133

HALF DAY

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£133

HALF OR FULL DAY

Livingstone is a pretty sweet location for the adrenalin-starved. And the star player? The Victoria Falls bridge bungy. In what is surely one of the world’s most dramatic bungy backdrops, the bridge stands at 111-metre high and is regularly sprayed by the Falls. First time jumping? Deep breaths. Back for more? Mix it up with a back flip.

Give yourself a hefty dose of adrenalin with this white water rafting trip on the Zambezi River. Choose from either a half or full-day excursion and get lunch, drinks, return transfers to Livingstone and dinner (fullday only) included. Note that this trip is seasonal and only runs from July to January (depending on water level).

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THE ELEPHANT CAFÉ

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Interact with elephants on the banks of the Zambezi River while dining on delicious African fusion food. Just 25 minutes north of Victoria Falls, this is the perfect day trip, and besides interacting with the ten elephants that live here, you’ll also get to sample some tasty bush gourmet cuisine. Return boat transfers are included. LVIELE

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WHERE TO STAY It tends to be a choice between Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) or Livingstone (Zambia). There are a wide range of choices available in both locations, from shoestring backpackers right up to five star lodges.

WHEN TO GO Go directly after the summer rains to see the falls in full flood (Feb-May). However, go in dry season (Jul-Oct) for white water rafting (closed during the wet season) and the best game viewing.

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£188

4 DAYS

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£925

VICTORIA FALLS - MAUN

6 DAYS

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Known as ‘the smoke that thunders’, Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and a highlight of any African adventure. Based at the Waterfront Adventure Village, this neat trip includes a guided tour of the Falls, a sunset dinner cruise along the Zambezi River and plenty of free time to try optional activities.

Starting in Africa’s adventure capital, Victoria Falls, get ready to see the very best of Botswana. Camp on the Chobe River where you can opt for a game drive and a boat cruise. Next, travel to the Okavango Delta. Its unusual ecosystem means the area is in constant flux, with no two experiences ever the same. End in safari hub Maun on Day 6. INCLUSIONS

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Departs: Daily Accommodation: Permanent tents with shared facilities (3 nts). Upgrades available Meals: 1 dinner Transport: Car, minivan Inclusions: Entry fees, sunset cruise, Victoria Falls tour, soft drinks on Day 2 Tour Code: LVIVFE

Departs: Every second Monday Accommodation: Camping (5 nts) Inclusions: All transport and transfers, boat cruise, Okavango Delta day tour, Moremi tour Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners Note: Entry fees and optional activities are not included Tour Code: LVIMAU

OKAVANGO WILDERNESS TRAIL PRICE FR £1,945

DURATION 9 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Min 8 GROUP LEADER: Local guides, driver

ROUTE VICTORIA FALLS - PRETORIA

GROUP SIZE: Min 2, Max 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Victoria Falls visit, Zambezi dinner cruise, Chobe N.P. game drive and sunset cruise, Gweta village walk, Khama Rhino Sanctuary visit, Okavango Delta excursion ACCOMMODATION: Twin share rooms (7 nts),

tent (1 nt) SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners DEPARTS: Selected Thursdays

At over a mile wide and 108 metres deep, Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s original blockbusters and the starting point of this tour. Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River and opt to go rafting, horse riding or even bungy jumping. Next, cross into Botswana for safaris (both on land and water) in Chobe National Park. After a cultural village walk, head to Maun and the Okavango Delta. Here you’ll board a mokoro (traditional canoe) and glide through labyrinthine channels. Top it all off with a visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

Tour Code: ACOWT9A

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Eastern Africa

From the vast, rolling plains of the Serengeti (hellooo, Big Five) to the dizzying heights of Africa’s highest mountain; Eastern Africa doesn’t do anything by halves.

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Arusha

170

360

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120

170

240

210

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Zanzibar

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401

255

226

194

Kampala

122

179

132

101

118

139

Kigali

106

168

118

103

114

Antananarivo

274

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204

188

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MAASAI & TANZANIA CAMPING SAFARI PRICE FR £2,399

ROUTE NAIROBI - ARUSHA

DURATION 10 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified driver/guide GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Café Ubuntu, Mto wa Mbu village and Clean Cookstoves Project, safaris in Maasai Mara, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater DEPARTS: Selected Tuesdays and Thursdays

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Maasai Mara

DAYS 7-8 Serengeti National Park

Touch down in Kenya’s capital at any time on Day 1 then swap the city hubbub for the remote grasslands of the Maasai Mara. Here, you’ll camp in the bush and, if you’re lucky, see lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes (aka the Big 5) while on safari. You can also opt to visit a local village for a taste of Maasai life. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Charge your camera and grab your binoculars for some serious animal action. Spend the next few days cruising the Serengeti, one of the greatest wildlifeU G A N DA watching destinations on Earth. Keep your eyes peeled for elusive leopards on the vast plains. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-6 Nairobi / Arusha/ Lake Manyara N.P. Animals are most active in the morning so set your alarm early for a game drive before returning to Nairobi. Pass through Tanzania’s safari capital Arusha on your way to Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions. On Day 6, enjoy a guided walk and traditional lunch in your host village of Mto wa Mbu. (3B, 2L)

DAYS 9-10 Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha The Instagram-worthy vistas and rich African sunsets continue when you reach the Ngorongoro Crater on Day 9. Visit a local Maasai village and learn about G for Good’s Clean Cookstoves Project - a womenled initiative to improve air quality in traditional homesteads - before ending in Arusha. (2B, 2L, D)

Tour Code: GADKMT

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Simple hotels (3 nts), full-service camping (4 nts), tented camp (2 nts)

9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners

4WD, private minibus

SAFARI IN KENYA & TANZANIA PRICE FR £5,499

DURATION 14 DAYS

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Maasai Mara N.R.

Nairobi

Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara N.P.

Arusha Mto wa Mbu

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TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE NAIROBI - ARUSHA

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified driver/guide GROUP SIZE: Max 6, Avg 5 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Café Ubuntu, Mto wa Mbu village and Clean Cookstoves Project, Kenya Wildlife Service conservation talk, Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre lecture, safaris in Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Serengeti, Lake Naivasha boat trip, Crescent Island walking safari, Olduvai Gorge Museum entrance DEPARTS: Selected Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays

DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Lake Nakuru N.P.

DAYS 8-9 Arusha / Lake Manyara N.P.

Arrive in Kenya’s capital at any time on Day 1. Next morning, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park and enjoy an afternoon safari, paying special attention to the rare rhinos who make this their home. On Day 3, gain a deeper understanding of rhino conservation during a Kenya Wildlife Service lecture. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Fly to Arusha, gateway to Tanzania’s northern parks. On Day 9, visit G for Good’s Mto wa Mbu village project for a guided cultural walk and lunch with a local family. Embark on an afternoon safari, and seek out Lake Manyara’s famed tree-climbing lions. (2B, L, D)

DAYS 4-7 Lake Naivasha / Maasai Mara / Nairobi Head to Lake Naivasha and take a boat cruise. On Day 5, travel to your camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara and enjoy an evening safari. Continue wildlife viewing as you cross the rolling savannah hills. Stop for lunch at the G for Good Café Ubuntu en route to Nairobi. (4B, 4L, 3D)

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £1,049

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DAYS 10-14 Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha Visit a Maasai village on Day 10 and learn about the G for Good Clean Cookstoves Project. Continue to the Serengeti for morning and afternoon game drives. On Day 13, head into the Ngorongoro Crater for a safari and picnic lunch before returning to Arusha. (5B, 4L, 3D)

Tour Code: GADKANG

Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru N.P.

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Nairobi

Serengeti N.P. Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha Lake Manyara N.P.

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (4 nts), safari lodge (4 nts), comfortable tented camps (5 nts)

13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners

4WD, plane, boat

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EAST AFRICA SAFARI EXCLUSIVELY FOR 18-35s

DURATION 12 DAYS

ROUTE NAIROBI - ARUSHA

- WE LOVE -

EASTERN AFRICA

PRICE FR £3,175

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: In-Depth Explorer AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-35s GROUP LEADER: Trip Manager, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 20

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES SPECIAL STAY

CONTIKI CARES

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Bed down in luxury safari tents inside the Serengeti!

Visit the Giraffe Centre, home to 300 endangered Rothschild giraffes.

Spot the Big 5, dine under the stars and admire vast landscapes.

DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Maasai Mara Your Africa adventure begins in red-earthed Nairobi with an included airport transfer. But you won’t be hanging around the capital for long as the safari vehicles are packed up early on Day 2 to take you to the Maasai Mara. Journey through the Great Rift Valley on your way to your traditional safari lodge (complete with a pool) then opt for a hot-air balloon safari and join the daily game drives, keeping your eyes peeled for the Big 5. If you’re there between July and October, witness one of nature’s most incredible events: the Great Migration. (2B, 2L, 2D)

• Game drives in Maasai Mara, Amboseli N.P., Tarangire N.P., Serengeti N.P. & Ngorongoro Crater • Contiki Cares visit to giraffe centre & elephant sanctuary • Local market visit

DAYS 4-6 Lake Elementaita / Nairobi / Amboseli National Park The best time to spot animals in the Mara is in the morning when they’re most active. With this in mind, rise early and grab your binoculars for a game drive before heading north. Pass through Lake Naivasha and end the day on the shores of Lake Elementaita, the perfect setting for your evening buffet dinner. On Day 5, loop back to Nairobi where you can get up close to some of the largest locals at an elephant sanctuary as well as a Contiki Cares visit to a giraffe centre. It’s back in the 4WD vehicles on Day 6, this time with an added viewpoint: Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a full day of wildlife watching in Amboseli National Park and opt to visit a nearby Maasai village. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 7-8 Tarangire National Park Cross the border into neighbouring Tanzania for a short stop in the safari capital of Arusha to pick up some more travellers before heading to Tarangire National Park. This particular animal paradise is best known for its giant baobab trees, sun-blistered termite mounds and huge herds of elephants, so it’s a different setting altogether from the previous parks. Spend a full day exploring its grassy plains and vast swamps on Day 8. (2B, L, 2D)

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Shorten your trip Kenyan Highlights (7 days, Nairobi - Nairobi) (COCEBBKHM) See page 97 Taste of Tanzania (6 days, Arusha - Arusha) (COCEBBTTM) See page 103

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DAYS 10-12 Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha End on a high as you approach your last national park. Lucky for you, it’s a bit of a two-in-one as the Serengeti is also home to the Ngorongoro Crater, an ancient volcano boasting one of the highest densities of wildlife anywhere on earth. Stop by Mto wa Mbu Village and a local market en route to your luxury camp in the heart of the Serengeti. A full-day game drive on Day 11 offers one last chance of glimpsing elusive predators. Head to the Ngorongoro Crater for a final night in the wilderness before returning to Arusha. (3B, 2L, 2D)

Tour Code: COCEBBEAM

Maasai Mara N.P.

Lake Elementaita

Nairobi

Serengeti N.P. Amboseli N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire N.P.

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Twin-share hotel (2 nts), luxury safari tents (6 nts), twin-share lodge (2 nts), Serengeti Special Stay (2 nts)

11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners

Pop-top safari vehicles

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Arusha

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DURATION 13 DAYS

PRICE FR £2,695

ROUTE NAIROBI - DAR ES SALAAM

EASTERN AFRICA

NEED TO KNOWS GROUP LEADER: 2 crew, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 24, Avg 16

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MAASAI MARA

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

ZANZIBAR ISLAND

Experience sweeping grasslands, extensive horizons and rich sunsets.

Spot the Big 5 in one of the world’s best wildlife-watching destinations.

Kick back after your safari adventure on palm-fringed beaches.

DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Maasai Mara / Nairobi Kenya is East Africa’s most popular destination and has a long tradition of welcoming visitors, so get practicing your jambos (hellos) and hakuna matatas. It’s an early start on Day 1 to cross the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara. One of the best places in the world for wildlife spotting, especially during the great wildebeest migration (Jul-Oct), this is the perfect start to your nature-packed tour. Stay in a tented camp by the reserve, enjoy numerous game drives and keep an eye out for the Big 5. Return to energetic Nairobi on Day 3 and spend the night. (2B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 4-7 Arusha / Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha Cross into Tanzania to the safari capital of Arusha. Spend the afternoon with local Maasai people on a cultural village walk before heading back to the city where you can practice your haggling skills in the markets. Switch to 4WD vehicles on Day 5 and journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The park boasts 14,763 square kilometres of open plains, giving you the best opportunity to see its diverse wildlife. Bed down in an unfenced camp (just remember to keep your toes inside the tent!) and snore along to the sounds of the night. You’ll be treated to even more staggering sights when you reach the Ngorongoro Crater on Day 7. It’s Africa’s largest intact caldera and the view from rim to base, 700 metres below, is astonishing. Look out for rhinos and lions on a game drive here. (4B, 4L, 4D)

DAYS 8-9 Bagamoyo / Dar es Salaam Day 8 takes you by the base of the iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro. You might catch a glimpse of its 5,896-metre high peak as you head south towards the Indian Ocean and the historic town of Bagamoyo. Once a significant trading port and haunt of some of Europe’s most well-known explorers back in the 19th century, it will be your base for the night. The next day, continue to Dar es Salaam and camp at yet another idyllic site by the sea. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 10-13 Zanzibar / Dar es Salaam Famed for its palm-fringed beaches, winding cobbled alleys and lush tropical forests, the exotic island of Zanzibar is the perfect place to rest and recharge after your safari adventure. Make time to visit Prison Island and the bazaars of Stone Town, and head to the white sands of the northern beaches where you can go snorkelling and diving. The tour ends on Day 13 back in Dar es Salaam. (4B)

Tour Code: ACKTA13

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Tented camp (2 nts), twin-share camping (7 nts), hotels (3 nts)

12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners

Fully-equipped safari vehicle, 6/8-seater 4WD safari vehicle, ferry

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Safaris in Maasai Mara, Serengeti N.P. & Ngorongoro Crater • Maasai village guided walk • Zanzibar Island excursion

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Nairobi K E N YA

Arusha

Zanzibar Bagamoyo

Dar es Salaam

KENYA & TANZANIA 4WD SAFARI ADVENTURE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DURATION 10 DAYS

ROUTE NAIROBI - ARUSHA

EASTERN AFRICA

PRICE FR £999

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: Small Group Adventure AGE GROUP: All ages GROUP LEADER: English-speaking driver/ guide on game drives and selected activities

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GROUP SIZE: Max 15 DEPARTS: Daily

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

MAASAI MARA

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

NGORONGORO CRATER

Experience the East African savannah in search of the Big 5.

Safari in the surreal landscapes of this bucket list destination.

Camp on the rim of an ancient volcano and marvel at the views.

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DAYS 1-4 Nairobi / Maasai Mara / Nairobi Leave the buzz of East Africa’s hub city behind on Day 2 and head for the remote plains of the world-famous Maasai Mara, taking in the Great Rift Valley on the way. Mara means ‘spotted’ in the Maasai language, and the park takes its name from the flat-topped acacia trees that pepper its sunburnt grasslands. Embark on morning and afternoon game drives, scanning the savannah for rhino, leopard, cheetah and - the ‘mane’ event (sorry) – Kenya’s largest population of lions. Make sure you don’t feature on the lunch menu when picnicking next to the hippo-heavy waters of the Mara River on Day 3. In the evening, travel to a nearby Maasai village for a guided walk followed by traditional singing, dancing and storytelling. Day 4 takes you back to Nairobi where you can tuck into nyama choma (barbecued meat) at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 5-7 Arusha / Tarangire National Park / Serengeti National Park Make like a local and board a public bus to Arusha, crossing the border along the way. Dubbed Tanzania’s safari capital, the city – known as ‘A’ Town by its inhabitants – is the gateway to the country’s northern parks. Nestling in the shadow of Mt. Meru and situated close to the iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro, its pleasant climate and lush green environment makes it the perfect place to rest before the next adventure. Don’t get too comfortable though, because it’s an early start on Day 6 as you head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants, giant baobab trees and surreal landscapes. Hawk-eyed bird enthusiasts should look out for screeching flocks of yellow-collared lovebirds on an afternoon game drive. Continue the search for the Big 5 on Day 7 as you journey to one of the world’s greatest wildlife-watching destinations: the Serengeti. (3B, 2L, 3D)

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA

DAYS 8-10 Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha With its expansive horizons, droves of animals and sweeping, sunburnt plains, it’s easy to see why the fabled Serengeti typifies the dream of ‘Old Africa’. Large prides of lions laze in the long grasses, while giraffes, gazelles, zebras and a whole host of creatures present themselves in astounding numbers. If you’re there between July and October, witness millions of wildebeest crossing crocodile-infested waters for the Great Migration. Rise early on Day 8 for a morning game drive then journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. Fancy a room with a view? Your picturesque camp is perched on the rim, offering even more Instagram-worthy vistas and African sunsets. Descend to the crater’s floor for more wildlife spotting on Day 9 before returning to Arusha. (3B, 2L, 2D)

Tour Code: BENBOKTS

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Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire N.P

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ROUTE NAIROBI - STONE TOWN

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TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), driver, certified safari guides, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 20, Avg 17 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G For Good visit to Mto wa Mbu, safaris in Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater, Stone Town walk

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DAYS 1-2 Nairobi / Arusha

DAYS 5-6 Arusha / Dar es Salaam

Rich in art, culture and history with some of the world’s most celebrated nature parks nearby, Nairobi is the perfect starting point to this adventure-filled tour. Leave Kenya’s hub city on Day 2 and cross the border to Arusha, dubbed Tanzania’s safari capital. (B)

Venture inside the crater for a final game drive the next morning. En route to Arusha, visit the G for Good Mto wa Mbu village initiative for a cultural walk and traditional lunch. The final leg of the tour swaps the savannah for the sandy shores of the Indian Ocean coast. (3B, L, D)

DAYS 3-4 Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater

DAYS 7-10 Zanzibar

Grab your binoculars and search the grassy plains of the Serengeti for the famous Big 5 (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino). The epic views and animal encounters don’t stop when you reach the Ngorongoro Crater on Day 4. Camp under starry skies on the rim of the ancient volcano and drift off to the sounds of the night. Is that a grunting gnu or someone snoring? (2B, 2L, 2D)

Ferry over to Zanzibar and explore the labyrinthine alleys of Stone Town on an orientation walk. You’ll pinch yourself when you see the pristine beaches and sparkling turquoise waters of Jambiani, but you are awake. Spend the next two days swimming, snorkelling or relaxing in paradise. One cocktail or two? (3B)

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Serengeti Balloon Safari Half day

Fr £430

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

PRICE FR £2,229

DURATION 15 DAYS

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GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs), mountain gorilla trackers, certified safari guides/drivers, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 22, Avg 20 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: 2 G for Good visits, safaris in Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru, gorilla trek, chimpanzee tracking, tea plantation visit DEPARTS: Selected Fridays

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DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Maasai Mara Nairobi is right on the doorstep of some of Africa’s most famous nature reserves. Swap the city hubbub for the sweeping savannah on Day 2 and journey to the Maasai Mara for a chance to spot the iconic Big 5. Enjoy three game drives here - time it right and you may just catch the wildebeest migration! (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 7-9 Lake Bunyonyi / Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Lake Bunyonyi will be your swim-friendly base for the next few days. On Day 8, trek deep into the forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet a family of mountain gorillas, the world’s most endangered ape. It’s a huge highlight on any African trip. (3B, 2L, 3D)

DAYS 4-6 Lake Nakuru National Park / Eldoret / Kampala

DAYS 10-15 Kalinzu Forest Reserve / Lake Mburo N.P. / Jinja / Eldoret / Nairobi

Move north to Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping at G for Good’s Café Ubuntu on the way. Later, try to spot elusive black rhinos while on safari. It’s back in the Lando on Day 5 as you drive to Eldoret where you’ll spend the night before crossing into Uganda. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Search for chimps in Kalinzu Forest then continue to Lake Mburo. Cross back over the Equator for lunch at G for Good’s AidChild Equation Café en route to adventurous Jinja. Return to Nairobi on Day 15. (5B, 4L, 2D)

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Kalinzu Forest Reserve Gorilla Trek Lake Bunyonyi

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Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Lake Nakuru N.P.

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Tour Code: GADKGN

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13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners

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TA N Z A N I A Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara 24 days (GADKGZ) (See page 92) Fr £3,649

ULTIMATE EAST AFRICA: MOUNTAINS & THE MASAI MARA SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

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Gorilla Lake Trek Bunyonyi

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Nairobi

Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

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Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • G for Good visits to AidChild Equation Café, Mto wa Mbu village & Café Ubuntu • Safaris in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater national parks • Guided mountain gorilla trek & permit • Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest • Tea plantation visit • Stone Town orientation walk

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LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Customise your trip Jinja River Rafting A day navigating the Grade V rapids of the Nile. Food and drinks included. Fr £10 Serengeti Balloon Safari Take to the skies in a hot-air balloon. Includes champagne breakfast. Fr £430 Shorten your trip East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives (19 days, Kampala - Stone Town) (GADUGZ) Fr £3,149

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SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

ZANZIBAR ISLAND

Hike to see rare mountain gorillas in their own habitat.

Scour sunburnt plains in search of the Big 5.

Live your best island life sipping coconuts on pristine beaches.

Ever wondered what it’s like to trek through steamy jungle and come face to face with a family of gorillas? Find out on this nature-heavy tour to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Not only will you glimpse rarely seen primates, you’ll also search the Maasai Mara and Serengeti for the Big 5 before relaxing on Zanzibar’s beaches. DAYS 1-4 Nairobi / Masaai Mara / Lake Nakuru N.P. A city of contrasts, Nairobi is a traditional yet edgy metropolis right on the doorstep of some of the world’s most incredible national parks. Head north to one of said parks on Day 2, passing through the Great Rift Valley on the way to the Maasai Mara, best known for its annual migration of millions of wildebeest. There are plenty of other animals to be seen here, including lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and ostriches, so make sure you’ve got your binoculars handy on morning and afternoon safaris. On Day 4, eat lunch at G for Good’s Café Ubuntu - an initiative that creates local jobs for women - before continuing the search for the Big 5 in Lake Nakuru National Park. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Hop back over the equator and journey east to Jinja, Eastern Africa’s adventure hub and the Source of the Nile. On the way, enjoy a meal at G for Good’s inspiring AidChild Equation Café. Feeling brave? Spend free time over the next two days white water rafting or kayaking down Grade V and VI rapids. If flinging yourself into raging water isn’t your thing, then take a leisurely boat cruise or explore the local markets. On Day 14, loop back to Eldoret for a night, then return to Nairobi. Meat lovers should make a beeline for the Carnivore Restaurant, where a range of exotic meats (including crocodile) are served up barbecue style. The next leg of the tour takes you across the border into neighbouring Tanzania to the safari capital of Arusha. (4B, 2L)

DAYS 5-8 Eldoret / Kampala / Lake Bunyonyi / Bwindi Impenetrable N.P.

DAYS 17-19 / Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha

After a morning game drive on Day 5, journey to Eldoret before crossing the border to Uganda’s capital Kampala on Day 6. The city has a reputation for having some pretty great nightlife, so if you’re in the mood, get out and sample some of it. The next day takes you over the equator to Lake Bunyonyi where you can relax ahead of a guided trek into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on Day 8. Nicknamed The Place of Darkness due to its dense treetops, the UNESCO-listed forest is home to half of the world’s mountain gorillas. There are fewer than 900 of these mysterious, critically endangered primates in existence, and this unforgettable experience allows you to actually see them up close in their natural environment. What. A. Treat! (4B, 4L, 4D)

A synonym for spectacular, epic and extraordinary, the Serengeti is everything you expect and more. Make sure your camera is fully charged as there are endless Instagram opportunities to be had, from the impressive sight of migrating zebra herds to ethereal vistas of sun-scorched plains. Look out for lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and rhinos (the Big 5) by day and drift off to the sounds of the bush - think giggling hyenas, grunting gnus and singing cicadas come nightfall. Continue the wildlife theme on Day 18 and camp on Ngorongoro Crater’s rim. On the way back to Arusha, stop at G for Good’s Mto wa Mbu Village project for a cultural walk and lunch. (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 9-11 Lake Bunyonyi / Kalinzu Forest Reserve / Lake Mburo N.P.

MAASAI MARA NATONAL RESERVE, KENYA

WE KNO W BECA USE WE GO a, and this trip “Ever ybody should visit East Afric isn’t a part is the best possible way to do it. There away by.” of the world I’ve been more blown STEVE N, STOR E MANAGER IN LEEDS #StartTheAdventure

DAYS 12-16 Jinja / Eldoret / Nairobi / Arusha

Translating to ‘place of many little birds’, Lake Bunyonyi lives up to its name, attracting over 350 species of birds. Best of all - unlike many lakes in East Africa this tranquil setting is croc and hippo free, so you can canoe, fish or swim in its crystal-clear waters during downtime on Day 9. It’s another early start on Day 11 for an included chimpanzee tracking excursion in Kalinzu Forest. Hike through lush vegetation and keep a look out for the reserve’s resident primates. In the afternoon, visit a local tea plantation en route to Lake Mburo National Park, a hotspot for buffaloes, zebras and recently reintroduced Rothschild’s giraffes. Opt for a cruise on the lake or explore the local area on foot (there aren’t any lions here, so less chance of becoming a meal on legs). (3B, 2L, 3D).

DAYS 20-24 Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar And... relax! What better way to end your African adventure (or any adventure) than with a few blissful days in paradise? Make for the coast on Day 20, staying in Dar es Salaam before boarding a ferry to the idyllic island of Zanzibar. Soak up the mixed aroma of spice and sea breeze on an orientation walk in historic Stone Town and experience the island’s ‘pole, pole’ (meaning ‘slowly, slowly’) lifestyle. If it’s pristine white sand, shimmering turquoise waters and all the other paradise clichés you’re after then you won’t be disappointed when you head to Jambiani on Day 22. Enjoy free time lounging on the beach, snorkelling or exploring the island. You can thank us later. (5B, D)

Tour Code: GADKGZ

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Participation camping (11 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), permanent tented camp (2 nts), basic hotels (3 nts), multi-share hostels/hotels (5 nts)

22 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners

Overland adventure vehicle, 4WDs, minibus, shuttle, tuk tuk, ferry

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EASTERN AFRICA

GORILLA TREK

KENYA, UGANDA & RWANDA MURCHISON FALLS N.P.

Uganda KIBALE N.P.

KAMPALA

KENYA

JINJA

QUEEN ELIZABETH N.P. BWINDI IMPENETRABLE N.P.

LAKE NAKURU N.P.

NAIROBI MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

KIGALI

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AMBOSELI N.P.

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WHITE WATER RAFTING

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These apes are only found in Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. And with fewer than 900 left in the wild, seeing them is up there with the world’s most incredible sights.

Jinja’s white water rafting offering is thought to be among the best in the world. Take full advantage of it if you’re passing through.

Rwanda has the world’s highest representation of women in parliament. That’s 64% of its members! Who run the world?

Despite western cultural influences, the Maasai people have managed to hold on to their traditional ways of life, living alongside the Maasai Mara’s fauna.

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MAASAI MARA CAMPING SAFARI PRICE FR £799

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE NAIROBI - NAIROBI

DURATION 4 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified driver/guide GROUP SIZE: Max 7, Avg 5 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visit to Café Ubuntu, safari in Maasai Mara

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DAY 1 Nairobi

DAY 3 Maasai Mara

Touch down in Kenya’s energetic hub city and spend the day as you wish. Get out and explore the capital’s markets and shops or savour a beer in one of its many bars and restaurants. Make sure you’re back in time to meet your fellow travellers and group leader during an orientation talk this evening.

Animals are most active early in the morning. With this in mind, rise with the sun and venture out on another game drive. Search for a range of carnivores, including cheetah, spotted hyena, leopard and lion, as well as the two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles on which they prey. During the afternoon, opt to visit a Maasai village where you’ll learn how to dance like a warrior! (B, L, D)

DAY 2 Maasai Mara Swap city life for the countryside as you head west through the Great Rift Valley to one of the world’s most famous nature reserves: the Maasai Mara. Set off on your first safari, keeping your eyes peeled for the elusive Big 5. Your home for the next two nights is a tented camp in the heart of the bush where only a sheet of canvas separates you from the wilderness. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 Nairobi After one last game drive to spot all the animals on your checklist, eat lunch at Café Ubuntu - a G for Good initiative that empowers marginalised women - before returning to Nairobi where the trip ends. (B, L)

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KENYA CAMPING SAFARI DURATION 9 DAYS

Maasai Mara Reserve

Nairobi

Tour Code: GADKMM

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ROUTE NAIROBI - NAIROBI

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified driver/guide, camp crew GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visit to Café Ubuntu, safaris in Samburu N.P., Lake Nakuru N.P. & Maasai Mara, Samburu village visit

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DAYS 1-3 Nairobi / Samburu Game Reserve

DAYS 6-7 Maasai Mara

Leave Kenya’s capital and head for the countryside on Day 2, passing Mt. Kenya - Africa’s second-highest mountain - en route to Samburu National Reserve. The Ewaso Ngiro River slices through the bone-dry park and acts as a magnet for thirsty elephants, zebras, giraffes and lions. See if you can spot some of these animals on game drives. You’ll also meet the semi-nomadic Samburu tribesfolk on a village visit. (2B, 2L, 2D)

No visit to Kenya would be complete without a trip to U G A N DA the Maasai Mara. The migrating herds of wildebeests and zebras are one of its most impressive sights, but the endless plains and kaleidoscope of natural colours are pretty hard to beat. Join numerous game drives or opt to see the savannah from a hot-air balloon. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 4-5 Lake Nakuru National Park Famed for its flamingo-lined lake and forest-clad escarpments, Lake Nakuru is a must on any safari itinerary. Look out for critically endangered black rhino. These shy animals are hard to spot (surprising given their size), so let’s hope luck is on your side. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Samburu Reserve

DAYS 8-9 Nairobi After a morning game drive on Day 8, continue through the Great Rift Valley to Café Ubuntu for lunch. This G for Good project provides over 400 sustainable jobs for mothers of children with disabilities. Return to Nairobi where the trip finishes on Day 9. (2B, L)

Tour Code: GADKWA

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Lake Nakuru N.P. Maasai Mara Reserve

Nairobi

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Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (4 nts), permanent tented camp (2 nts)

8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

7-seater 4WD vehicle

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Maasai Mara Balloon Safari Half day

Fr £352

UGANDA & GORILLAS OVERLAND PRICE FR £1,799

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ROUTE KAMPALA - KAMPALA

DURATION 9 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) as head guide/cook/driver, certified gorilla trackers, local guides GROUP SIZE: 22, Avg 20

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DAYS 1-2 Kampala / Lake Bunyonyi Swap the streets of Uganda’s capital city on Day 2 for the tranquillity of Lake Bunyonyi. Meaning ‘place of many little birds’, the lake takes its name from the abundant birdlife found here, including grey-crowned cranes, weavers and woodpeckers. (B, L, 2D)

DAY 3 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park It may sound ominous, but Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, nicknamed The Place of Darkness, is actually home to some of our closest relatives: mountain gorillas. Trek through steamy jungle and rugged terrain (now the name makes sense) in search of these critically endangered primates. No more than eight people per day can visit any one family, so this is a truly special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. (B, L, D)

(Jan20-Jan21) MY OWN ROOM: Fr £79

DAYS 4-6 Lake Bunyonyi / Kalinzu Forest Reserve / Lake Mburo National Park Swim in Lake Bunyonyi’s placid water during downtime on Day 4 (luckily there aren’t any crocs or hippos lurking under the surface) or explore one of its 29 islands. Spot chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest on a tracking excursion, then venture to Lake Mburo National Park. You’re likely to see zebras, hyenas and impalas here. (3B, 2L, 3D)

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Tour Code: GADUKK

Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Jinja

Lake Mburo N.P.

Kampala

Gorilla Lake Trek Bunyonyi

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7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

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CULTURE & WILDLIFE OF UGANDA & RWANDA PRICE FR £2,499

DURATION 8 DAYS

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DAYS 1-2 Kampala / Fort Portal

DAYS 6-7 Bwindi Impenetrable N.P.

After a night in Uganda’s capital, travel to Fort Portal on Day 2. As the name suggests, it’s a great portal to some of the country’s best nature reserves, including Kibale Forest National Park. Spend the night on a local farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds. (B, L, D)

The ominous-sounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (aka The Place of Darkness) will be your base for the next few days. You might think it’s the setting for a horror film, but it’s actually the scene of something far less scary: rare mountain gorillas. Meeting these gentle giants, with their human-like expressions, is a bucket list moment and worth the trek through dense jungle. (2B)

DAYS 3-5 Kibale N.P. / Queen Elizabeth N.P. On Day 3, spot chimps and rare red colobus monkeys while trekking through tropical rainforest, then tuck into a traditional lunch at the Bigodi Community. Next up, it’s Queen Elizabeth National Park which is inhabited by 96 species of mammals, such as hippos, elephants, lions, leopards and hyenas. Look out for these animals during two days of game drives, and opt for a cruise along the Kazinga Channel. (3B, 2L, 3D)

DAY 8 Kigali Learn about Rwanda’s dark past at Kigali’s genocide museum, then end on a lighter note with lunch at the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre. This G for Good project provides education to disadvantaged women. (B, L)

Tour Code: GADURU

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KENYAN HIGHLIGHTS PRICE FR £1,405

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ROUTE NAIROBI - NAIROBI

DURATION 7 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Trip manager, driver,

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DAY 1 Nairobi

DAY 4 Lake Elementaita

Touch down in Kenya’s capital city at any time on Day 1. Nothing is planned for today, so take your time to gather yourself and sleep off any possible jet lag. In the evening, opt for dinner at a local restaurant and start getting to know the rest of your group.

After a morning game drive, pass by Lake Naivasha scenes from the epic 1985 film ‘Out of Africa’ were shot here - on your way to the flamingo-lined Lake Elementaita. Its serene shores are the perfect setting for your evening buffet dinner. (B, L, D)

DAYS 2-3 Maasai Mara

DAYS 5-7 Amboseli N.P. / Nairobi

It’s an early start on Day 2 as you drive through the Great Rift Valley to your classic African lodge in the heart of the fabled Maasai Mara. Cool off in the pool before an afternoon game drive across vast, open plains. Search for elusive big cats (lions, leopards and cheetahs) on numerous safaris, or opt to see the savannah from the sky in a hot-air balloon. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Meet some of the largest locals at an elephant sanctuary and giraffe centre en route to Amboseli National Park. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to snap the perfect pic here. Animals graze in the foreground while the iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro rises in the distance. End in Nairobi on Day 7. (3B, 2L, 2D)

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Lake Elementaita

Tour Code: COCEBBKHM

Nairobi

Maasai Mara Reserve

Amboseli

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Twin-share hotel (1 nt), twin-share lodge (1 nt), twin-share luxury safari tent (4 nts)

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners

7-seat safari vehicle

RWANDA & UGANDA GORILLA DISCOVERY PRICE FR £4,899

DURATION 9 DAYS

ROUTE KIGALI - ENTEBBE

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TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), guides, gorilla trackers, park rangers GROUP SIZE: Max 6, Avg 5 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Nyamirambo Women’s Centre & AidChild Equation Café, gorilla & chimp treks with permits, gorilla lecture, village walk, Queen Elizabeth N.P. safaris, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, drum workshop, genocide memorial entry

DAYS 1-4 Kigali / Volcanoes National Park

DAYS 5-7 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Arrive at any time on Day 1. Next morning, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda’s sombre history. Later, enjoy a community walk and lunch at the G for Good Nyamirambo Women’s Centre before travelling north to your lodge in Volcanoes National Park. On Day 3, join a ranger on a trek to view a unique and endangered species - the golden monkey. After, visit the Karisoke Research Centre and learn about their ongoing work to protect mountain gorillas. In the evening, expand your understanding of gorillas through an in-depth lecture from one of the head wardens of Volcanoes National Park. Meet a park ranger for orientation on Day 4 and embark on a gorilla trek, which can vary in length and difficulty. Spend an hour observing these beautiful and endangered creatures. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Cross into Uganda on Day 5, arriving at the Queen Elizabeth National Park late afternoon. On Day 6, explore the Kalinzu Forest Reserve on a guided trek in search of chimpanzees. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a safari with possible sightings of buffalo, elephants, hyaenas, leopards and lions. On Day 7, take an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to view birds, hippos and, with a bit of luck, elephants or big cats. (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 8-9 Entebbe Head to Entebbe, stopping at a drum maker’s workshop and the G for Good AidChild Equation Café & Gallery for lunch. Depart at any time on Day 9. (2B, L)

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Queen Elizabeth N.P.

Entebbe Kalinzu Forest

Volcanoes N.P.

Kigali RWA N DA

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Hotels/lodges (8 nts)

8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

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MAASAI MARA, LAKE NAKURU & AMBOSELI SAFARI PRICE FR £1,204

DURATION 6 DAYS

ROUTE NAIROBI - NAIROBI

GROUP LEADER: English-speaking

driver/guide GROUP SIZE: Min 2 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: All transport (except airport transfers), park fees, game viewing activities, nature walk & visit to a Maasai village

EASTERN AFRICA

ACCOMMODATION: Tented camp (5 nts). Lodge option available MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

TRANSPORT: Minibus, safari vehicle DEPARTS: Daily

Just how much ‘wow’ can be packed into six days? We’ll tell you. Departing from Nairobi, this tour packs a serious wildlife punch, taking you across the vast plains of some of Kenya’s best nature reserves. The snow-covered peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro forms a majestic backdrop for safaris in Amboseli National Park, while Lake Nakuru is a great place to spot leopards, lions and, if you’re lucky, endangered black and white rhinos. Follow in the footsteps of the Big 5 in the Maasai Mara and immerse yourself in local life by visiting a Maasai village. Tour Code: BENBOANP

GORILLA & CHIMPANZEE TREKKING SAFARI PRICE FR £2,665

DURATION 4 DAYS

ROUTE KIGALI - KIGALI

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: English-speaking

local guide/driver GROUP SIZE: Min 2 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park & chimp trekking in Nyungwe National Park ACCOMMODATION: Tailored to suit your budget and requirements MEALS: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Do a round-trip of Rwanda’s biggest wildlife highlights on this whistlestop tour. Swap the pretty streets of Kigali for the lush rainforest of Nyungwe National Park, home to a diverse range of plants, mammals, birds and butterflies. Trek to see chimpanzees, our closest known relatives (it’s nice to visit family), then venture deep into the steamy jungle of Volcanoes National Park. Boasting five dormant volcanoes (the name is a bit of a giveaway, really), the reserve is one of the few places on the planet to observe endangered mountain gorillas.

NOTE: Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation DEPARTS: Daily

Tour Code: RWADOR

ULTIMATE UGANDA PRICE FR £2,619

DURATION 8 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guides

ROUTE ENTEBBE - ENTEBBE

GROUP SIZE: Min 2 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Gorilla and chimp trekking, boat rides in Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo, visits to Ride4women Project, Katara Women’s Group and Bigodi Swamp ACCOMMODATION: Twin-share guest

house or lodge MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Starting and ending in Entebbe, you’ll enjoy plenty of wildlife action over the course of the trip, with jungle trekking and safaris included. Take a boat cruise in Lake Mburo and look out for hippos and crocs. Next, meet a family of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There’s thought to be fewer than 900 left in the wild, so this is a truly special experience. Continue the nature theme with game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants and tree-climbing lions. Round off with a chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park.

Tour Code: EBBGOR

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TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR SERENGETI N.P. MT. KILIMANJARO

NGORONGORO CRATER ARUSHA

Tanzania ZANZIBAR

DODOMA

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NGORONGORO CRATER

MT. KILIMANJARO

ZANZIBAR FILM FESTIVAL

There are 162 different tribes living in Tanzania, each one unique and with their own individual traditions and customs.

The world’s largest intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to 40,000 animals, including hyenas, lions and rhinos.

The Roof of Africa and one of the Seven Summits (the tallest mountains on each continent) at a height of 5,895 metres.

Billed as the ‘largest cultural event in East Africa’, this awesome festival runs over ten days in July every year.

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EASTERN AFRICA

TREK KILIMANJARO - WE LOVE -

Kilimanjaro is a beast of a mountain at 5,895 metres tall, and skilled staff and dedicated support crews are there to help you get the best of it. The porters know the slopes better than anyone, and their skill set and expertise will be invaluable to your climb. And you can rest easy knowing that they are looked after in return, with fair pay and plenty of support.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WILL T HE A LT ITUDE A F F EC T ME?

WHAT WI LL WE EAT?

The air at the summit contains about half of the breathable oxygen most of us are used to at sea level. Everyone will handle the high altitude and thinner air differently, which is why your leader will try to keep the ascent slow and steady.

WH E RE WI L L WE SLEEP?

You’ll need energy to make that push to the top, and your camp cooks will make sure there’s plenty of healthy, quality food on hand. What's more, the equipment and supplies (including fresh produce) will be carried for you!

On all G Adventures treks, excluding the Marangu Route where you’ll stay in mountain huts, you’ll get stuck in with full-service camping. Apart from a sleeping bag and pillow (which can be rented), you won’t need to bring anything.

UHURU PEAK 5,895m

Route behind mountain

MTI MKUBWA CAMP 2,750m

SHIRA CAMP 1 3,500m

SHIRA CAMP 2 3,850m

KARANGA CAMP 4,000m

BARFU CAMP 4,600m

MACHAME CAMP 3,000m

MWEKA CAMP 3,100m

The main reason people fail to reach the summit is due to altitude sickness rather than a lack of strength or stamina. That said, it's easier the fitter you are. However, there’s no need to go overboard with fitness preparations.

MAWENZI 5,149m

KIBO HUT & CAMP/ SCHOOL HUT 4,700m

BARRANCO CAMP 3,950m

LODOROSSI GATE 2,250m

H O W FI T D O I N E E D TO B E ?

MAWENZI TARN 4,310m

HOROMBO HUT 3,720m KIKELEWA CAVE 3,600m

LEMOSHO

MANDARA HUT 2,720m

SIMBA CAMP 2,600m

MACHAME GATE 1,800m

RONGAI GATE 1,990m

MWEKA GATE 1,650m

MACHAME VILLAGE 1,500m

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MARANGU GATE 1,800m

MWEKA VILLAGE 1,480m

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MORE CHOICE With different route options, lengths and styles of accommodation, your perfect trek is there for the taking. Have a look at the treks on the next page and see what takes your fancy!

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PROJECT PARTNERS: GIVE A HEART TO AFRICA Receive your Kili certificate from the Moshi Mamas, members of the cooperative who are receiving training to start up their own businesses.

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Known as the Whiskey Route, the Machame path is arguably the most scenic trail to the top, leading you through forests, moorland and onto high alpine deserts with striking views of ice fields and Kibo Peak. Although it’s a popular choice with a success rate of 95%, its steepness still makes for a tough climb. On your way to the summit at 5,895 metres, traverse a ridge to the Shira Plateau, gaze upon the Western Breach, climb the Great Barranco Wall and pass by the Helm Glacier. After your descent, you’ll be welcomed back by the mamas of the G for Good Moshi Women’s Cooperative. INCLUSIONS

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Affectionately called the Coca-Cola route due to its popularity, Marangu covers forests, moorlands, rocky ravines and The Saddle, a high-altitude desert, on its way to Kibo Hut. This is the quickest route to the top and is well maintained throughout, but due to the rapid ascent, the success rate is not as high as other trails (but still 80%!) Stand on the Roof of Africa and watch the sunrise after a night hike to the summit. Upon your return, meet the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative - a G for Good project helping women set up their own businesses - for a celebratory climbing ceremony. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Selected Sat, Wed and Mon Trip Style: Active Age Group: Min 12 Accommodation: Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (5 nts) Activities: Kili trek, G for Good visit to Moshi Women’s Cooperative Transport: Minibus, trekking Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners Group Leader: Certified mountain guide, local rep, cook, porters Group Size: Max 12, Avg 10 Tour Code: GADTM8

RONGAI ROUTE

Departs: Selected Sundays Trip Style: Active Age Group: Min 12 Accommodation: Simple hotels (2 nts), mountain huts (4 nts) Activities: Kili trek, G for Good visit to Moshi Women’s Cooperative Transport: Minibus, trekking Meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners Group Leader: Certified mountain guide, local rep, cook, porters Group Size: Max 12, Avg 10 Tour Code: GADTKM

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Conquer Africa’s highest peak from the drier, less-visited northern side of the mountain. Follow the Rongai route to the summit and descend via the popular Marangu trail. This route has a success rate of 95% due to it’s gentle approach and slow ascent. Camp beside Mt. Kili’s only lake, pass by ice fields and enjoy spectacular views over Kenya’s Amboseli plains. Due to its unspoilt location, you’re more likely to spot wildlife, including buffalo and bushbuck. Back at the bottom, celebrate with the mamas of the G for Good Moshi Women’s Cooperative during a climbing ceremony.

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Fancy a challenge? Demanding Lemosho is the least travelled - and considered to be the most beautiful - route to Kili’s summit. Several days are built in to help you acclimatise, greatly improving your chances of reaching the summit. 96% of climbers make it to the top! On the way, trek through magnificent forests and moorlands, tackle the Great Barranco Wall and emerge into high-alpine deserts, all while admiring the astonishing views. After your descent (and a well-earned beer), the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative will present you with a commemorative gift. INCLUSIONS

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Departs: Selected Thursdays Trip Style: Active Age Group: Min 12 Accommodation: Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (5 nts) Activities: Kili trek, G for Good visit to Moshi Women’s Cooperative Transport: Minibus, trekking Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners Group Leader: Certified mountain guide, local rep, cook, porters Group Size: Max 12, Avg 10 Tour Code: GADTKR

Departs: Selected Thursdays Trip Style: Active Age Group: Min 12 Accommodation: Simple hotel (2 nts), full-service camping (7 nts) Activities: Kili trek, G for Good visit to Moshi Women’s Cooperative Transport: Minibus, trekking Meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners Group Leader: Certified mountain guide, local rep, cook, porters Group Size: Max 12, Avg 10 Tour Code: GADTKL

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ROUTE MOSHI - ARUSHA

DURATION 13 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), mountain guide, safari guide/driver, local reps, cook, porters, camp crew GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10

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DAYS 1-3 Moshi / Machame / Shira 2 Camp

DAYS 7-9 Moshi / Arusha / Lake Manyara

The only way is up on Day 2 as you start your Kili ascent. Climb the lower slopes to the route’s namesake Machame Camp, then hike through moorland until you arrive at the scenic Shira 2 Camp. Here, you’ll get your first proper look at Kibo Peak - a daunting reminder of what’s to come! (2B, 2L, 2D)

Descend to Moshi where you’ll be welcomed back by the mamas of the G for Good Moshi Women’s Cooperative during a climbing ceremony. On Day 9, visit the G for Good Mto wa Mbu Village for a cultural walk and lunch, then spot animals on a Lake Manyara safari. (3B, 2L)

DAYS 4-6 Barranco / Barafu / Mweka Camp Prepare yourself for the high life - the next leg takes you all the way to the top, at a staggering 5,895 metres. Keep that camera handy for snaps of the Western Breach, Great Barranco Wall, Helm Glacier and alpine deserts en route. On Day 6, start the morning hike in the dark to catch the sunrise on the Roof of Africa. You made it! (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 10-13 Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha The wildlife theme continues over the next few days in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Look out for the Big 5 on game drives and camp on the rim of an ancient volcano. Finish with a visit to the G for Good Clean Cookstoves Project. (4B, 4L, 3D)

Tour Code: GADTKS

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Simple hotels (3 nts), full-service camping/alpine camping (9 nts)

12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners

7-seat 4WD safari vehicle, minibus

MT. KILI (MACHAME ROUTE) & ZANZIBAR ADVENTURE PRICE FR £3,999

DURATION 12 DAYS

ROUTE MOSHI - STONE TOWN

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Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

Mount Kilimanjaro N.P.

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Mto wa Mbu

Arusha

Lake Manyara N.P.

Moshi

TRIP STYLE: Active AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs), local reps and guides, certified mountain guide, cook, porters GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visit to Moshi Women’s Cooperative, Kili trek, Stone Town orientation walk, spice plantation tour

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Moshi Women’s Cooperative, Mto wa Mbu village and Clean Cookstoves Project, Kili trek, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safaris

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DAYS 1-3 Moshi / Machame / Shira 2 Camp

DAYS 7-8 Moshi / Stone Town

Machame (also called the Whiskey Route, somewhat misleadingly) takes you on a scenic journey through forests, moorland and alpine deserts. Climb the lower slopes and stop at its namesake Machame Camp, then continue to Shira 2 Camp where you’ll see Kibo Peak, one of Kili’s three volcanic cones. (2B, 2L, 2D)

What goes up, must come down. After your descent (and a well-earned shower), celebrate your achievement with the mamas of the G for Good Moshi Women’s Cooperative during a climbing ceremony. The next leg of the journey swaps slopes for sand as you fly to the paradisal island of Zanzibar. (2B, L)

DAYS 4-6 Barranco / Barafu / Mweka Camp

DAYS 9-12 Jambiani / Stone Town

Here’s where it gets real. Aim for Barafu Camp, resting at Barranco Camp on the way first. Catch impressive views of the Western Breach and scramble up the Barranco Wall before the final push to the peak. With a well-deserved feeling of accomplishment, you’ll be on top of the world watching the sun rise on the summit. (3B, 3L, 3D)

Delight your senses with a guided tour at a spice plantation in Stone Town, then make for Jambiani’s dreamy beaches. The sugary sand and turquoise waters will leave you breathless in a different kind of way. We can’t think of a better spot to rest tired limbs. (4B)

Mount Kilimanjaro N.P.

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Moshi

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Tour Code: GADTOS Zanzibar

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Simple hotels (6 nts), full-service camping (5 nts)

11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

Minibus, plane

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Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar 17 days (GADTMM) Fr £2,649

TASTE OF TANZANIA PRICE FR £1,715

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ROUTE ARUSHA - ARUSHA

DURATION 6 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Trip Manager, driver,

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DAYS 3-4 Serengeti National Park

Without waiting around, meet your guides and jump straight into your safari vehicles. Your first stop is the Shanga Community Project which works to empower people with disabilities through arts and crafts. Tonight, spend your first night in the African bush. (D)

Meaning ‘endless plains’ in the Maasai language, it certainly lives up to its name, covering a whopping 30,000 square kilometres. That’s a lot of ground to cover so set off on morning and afternoon safaris, looking out for wildebeest and their pursuing predators. Stay in luxury tents and drift off to the nightly chorus of singing cicadas and barking zebras - who knew?! (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAY 2 Tarangire National Park Wake up early in Tarangire National Park. This reserve boasts the second-highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and the largest herds of elephants in the world, so there’s plenty to spot. Drive across its baobab tree-strewn plains in search of prowling lions, grazing buffalo and shy rhinos. Thirsty animals can usually be easily spotted on the banks of the Tarangire River which meanders through the park. (B, L, D)

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Serengeti N.P.

DAYS 6-7 Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha The spectacular scenery continues at the Ngorongoro Crater on Day 6, an ancient volcano boasting the highest density of lions and predators in Africa. Return to Arusha on Day 7. (2B, L, D)

Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Code: COCEBBTTM

Arusha TA N Z A N I A

Tarangire N.P.

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Twin-share hotel (1 nt), twin-share luxury safari tent (4 nts), twin-share lodge (1 nt)

5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

7-seat safari vehicle

ZANZIBAR TO KILIMANJARO PRICE FR £3,695

DURATION 17 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ROUTE DAR ES SALAAM - NAIROBI

GROUP LEADER: Services of two crew, Kilimanjaro trek guides GROUP SIZE: Max 24, Avg 14 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Zanzibar Island excursion, safaris in Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai village guided walk, Kilimanjaro trek Mar 21

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DAYS 1-5 Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar

DAYS 9-11 Ngorongoro / Arusha / Moshi

Start the trip with sand between your toes as you transfer straight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar. The next few days are built for relaxation. Chill on some of the Indian Ocean’s finest beaches or opt to take a spice tour - Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island for a reason and it produces pretty much the whole rack. (4B, D)

On Day 9, head to the Ngorongoro Crater to your craterside camp. Now that’s a room with a view! Venture inside this ancient volcano for more game viewing before U G A N DA returning to Arusha. Arrive in Moshi and prepare yourself for the next leg of the trip: Mt. Kilimanjaro. (3B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 6-8 Marangu / Arusha / Serengeti Travel inland to Marangu and continue to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. On Day 8, set off in the 4WDs to the Serengeti. One of the best wildlife watching destinations on earth, its vast plains are home to the Big 5 and a whole host of animals. Stay in an unfenced camp with nothing but canvas between you and the wilderness - watch out for wandering wildlife! (3B, 3L, 3D)

DAYS 12-17 Kilimanjaro Climb, Marangu Route / Nairobi Don your walking boots and follow the Marangu Route up Kili. This popular path leads you through forests, moorlands and high-altitude deserts. Reach the top in time for sunrise on Day 15, then celebrate back in Nairobi on Day 17. (6B, 5L, 4D)

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Serengeti N.P.

Nairobi

Mount Kilimanjaro N.P. Ngorongoro Moshi/ Crater Arusha Marangu

Tour Code: ACZTK17

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TRANSPORT

Twin-share camping (6 nts), twin-share hotel (6 nts), multi-share mountain hut (4 nts)

16 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners

Fully equipped safari vehicle, ferry

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Dar es Salaam

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TANZANIA ACTIVE SAFARI PRICE FR £1,999

TRIP STYLE: Active AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE ARUSHA - ARUSHA

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified safari driver/guide, camp crew GROUP SIZE: Max 12, Avg 10

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DAYS 1-2 Arusha / Arusha National Park

DAYS 5-6 Serengeti N.P. / Ngorongoro

Get to Tanzania’s safari capital Arusha in time for your welcome meeting, then venture into its namesake national park the next day to explore the diversity of Momella Lake by canoe. Keep your eyes peeled for any wildlife coming to drink on the water’s edge. (B, L)

Scour the Serengeti’s vast plains for the Big 5 during numerous game drives, or opt to see the savannah from the sky by hot-air balloon. Finish Day 6 sipping beer as the sun sets over the Ngorongoro Crater. (2B, 2L, 2D)

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DAYS 7-8 Lake Manyara / Arusha

DAYS 3-4 Mto wa Mbu / Ngorongoro Conservation Area Mto wa Mbu is part of a cultural tourism enterprise that empowers young people through economic opportunities. Enjoy a tour and traditional lunch here on Day 3, before hiking into the extinct Empakaai Crater. Follow a steep, well-kept trail down to its turquoise lake where you might see flamingos. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Set your alarm early for a safari on the crater floor. As brilliant as the view is from the rim, it’s nothing compared to what you’ll see inside, namely the highest density of lions and predators in all of Africa. In the afternoon, swap four wheels for two and enjoy a bike ride in Lake Manyara. On Day 8, visit the G for Good Clean Cookstoves Project before returning to Arusha. (2B, L, D)

Tour Code: GADTAS

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Serengeti N.P.

Empakaai Crater Arusha N.P.

Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha

Lake Manyara

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (5 nts)

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners

7-seat safari vehicle, canoe, bike

TANZANIA CAMPING ADVENTURE PRICE FR £1,599

DURATION 6 DAYS

TA N Z A N I A

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE ARUSHA - ARUSHA

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified driver/guide, camp crew GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Mto wa Mbu village and Clean Cookstoves Project, safaris in Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater DEPARTS: Saturdays and selected Mondays

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MY OWN ROOM: Fr £39

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EASTERN AFRICA

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Mto wa Mbu village and Clean Cookstoves Project, canoe safari in Arusha N.P., Empakaai Crater hike, mountain bike ride in Lake Manyara N.P., safaris in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAYS 1-2 Arusha / Lake Manyara N.P.

DAY 5 Ngorongoro Crater

Depart the safari capital of Arusha on Day 2 and head to G for Good’s Mto wa Mbu Village for a guided cultural walk and lunch with a local family. That afternoon, get a taste of life on the road as you take a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This nature reserve attracts over 400 bird species, elephants and tree-climbing lions. (B, L)

Next up, camping and game driving at the Ngorongoro Crater, famed for its abundant wildlife and astonishing views from the rim. Though grazing animals dominate here, the crater boasts the highest density of lions and spotted hyenas in Africa. Before it collapsed inward, it used to be a colossal volcanic mountain, similar to Mt. Kili in size. (B, L, D)

DAYS 3-4 Serengeti National Park Home to the Big 5 and a whole host of other animals, the Serengeti has definitely earned its reputation as the one of the best places in the world to spot wildlife. Charge your camera and prep your social media accounts for the onslaught of envy-inducing animal encounters and dreamy vistas as you take an included safari across the plains. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAY 6 Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha Visit the Clean Cookstoves Project - a G for Good initiative that helps improve air quality in traditional homesteads - then return to Arusha on Day 6 for one last night with your fellow travellers. (B, L)

Tour Code: GADTWE

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Serengeti N.P.

Ngorongoro Crater TA N Z A N I A

Lake Manyara N.P.

Arusha

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ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Simple hotel (1 nt), full-service camping (4 nts)

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

7-seat safari vehicle

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Serengeti Migration Safari 7 days (GADTMM)

Fr £2,649

TANZANIA SAFARI EXPERIENCE PRICE FR £2,849

TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE ARUSHA - ARUSHA

DURATION 7 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified driver/guide GROUP SIZE: Max 6, Avg 5

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DEPARTURES 2020/21: 7-10 departures per month (Jan, Jul-Oct, Dec20-Feb21), 2-5 departures per month (Feb-Jun, Nov, Mar21) MY OWN ROOM: Fr £339

DAYS 1-2 Arusha / Lake Manyara N.P.

DAYS 4-5 Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater

Arrive in Arusha at any time on Day 1. Visit the G for Good Mto wa Mbu Village for a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family on Day 2. Continue to your camp in Lake Manyara National Park, which has unobstructed views of the Rift Valley Escarpment. Embark on an afternoon wildlife safari an search out the famed tree-climbing lions. (B, L, D)

Embark on morning and afternoon safaris in a 4WD that features a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife observation. U G A N DA Visit the Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre and enjoy a lecture by one of the researchers. Opt to take a sunrise balloon safari. Continue viewing wildlife on the drive to your tented camp at the Ngorongoro Crater. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAY 3 Serengeti National Park Visit a Maasai village and learn about the G for Good Clean Cookstoves Project. Meet the women that have been trained as stove engineers and get your hands dirty by helping build a stove in a bomba (traditional home). After, stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum before continuing to the Serengeti National Park. (B, L, D)

DAYS 6-7 Arusha On Day 6, depart early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a wildlife safari and a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Arusha. Depart at any time on Day 7. (2B, L)

K E N YA

Tour Code: GADTTNG

Serengeti N.P. Olduvai Gorge Ngorongoro Crater

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (2 nts), safari lodge (1 nt), tented camp (3 nts)

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

7-seat safari vehicle

TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR ADVENTURE PRICE FR £1,449

DURATION 9 DAYS

Arusha

Lake Manyara N.P. TA N Z A N I A

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ROUTE ARUSHA - ZANZIBAR

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 20, Avg 17 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good Mto wa Mbu visit, safaris in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Stone Town orientation walk

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE (18-39s)

DAYS 1-2 Arusha / Serengeti National Park

DAYS 5-6 Dar es Salaam / Stone Town

Known as Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha is the perfect place to begin your adventure. It’s an early start on Day 2 as you head to the world-famous plains of the Serengeti. Safari by day and bed down at a basic bush camp by night - just watch out for wandering wildlife! (B, L, D)

Exchange the savannah for sandy shores as you make for the Indian Ocean’s coast on Day 5. Board a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island and enjoy a guided walk in the cultural melting pot of historic Stone Town. (2B, D)

DAYS 3-4 Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater where you’ll camp on the rim. Next day, venture inside this ancient volcano and see first-hand why it’s one of the continent’s biggest draws. Look out for Africa’s highest concentration of lions and predators, often found lounging by the crater’s walls. Stop at G for Good’s Mto wa Mbu Village for a cultural walk and lunch on the way back to Arusha. (2B, 2L, D)

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DAYS 7-9 Jambiani / Stone Town The pristine beaches and reef-rich waters of Jambiani are calling on Day 7. Here you can swim, snorkel or just lounge the hours away under the shade of the coconut palms. For a more rustic feel, head to Nungwi beach where traditional dhow boats bob in the sea and straw huts line the shore. Return to Stone Town on Day 9 where the tour ends on arrival. (3B)

Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater

Arusha

Mto wa Mbu

Tour Code: GADTSZ TA N Z A N I A

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Basic hotel (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts), multi-share hostels (5 nts)

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

4WD, private shuttle, tuk tuk, ferry, minibus

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Zanzibar Dar es Salaam

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EASTERN AFRICA

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: G for Good visits to Clean Cookstoves Project and Mto wa Mbu village, Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre lecture, safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge Museum entrance

HIGHLIGHTS OF TANZANIA SAFARI PRICE FR £1,233

TRIP STYLE: Small Group Adventure AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE ARUSHA - ARUSHA

DURATION 5 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Local guides, drivers GROUP SIZE: Min 2 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Park fees, safaris in Tarangire N.P., Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

EASTERN AFRICA

DEPARTS: Daily

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAY 1 Arusha / Tarangire National Park

DAY 4 Ngorongoro Crater

Depart Arusha and journey to Tarangire National Park for your first safari experience. It may be relatively small compared to other Tanzanian parks, but it certainly packs a punch with its giant baobab trees, towering termite mounds and large herds of elephants. (L, D)

Next, head to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world and a true natural wonder. Camp on its rim and take in the panoramic views before venturing inside to see Africa’s largest concentration of animals. Lions, rhinos, hyaenas; you name it, they’re here! (B, L, D)

DAYS 2-3 Serengeti National Park

DAY 5 Lake Manyara N.P. / Arusha

Travel to Serengeti National Park to enjoy a full-day of game viewing on Day 3. If luck is on your side, you’ll tick off all the Big 5 as well as giraffes, gazelles and baboons. If timed correctly, you could witness the incredible wildebeest migration, where over two million animals thunder across the savannah. Make sure your camera is fully charged for snaps of wildlife grazing on endless plains against huge African skies. (2B, 2L, 2D)

Day 5 takes you to Lake Manyara where you can spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions on an morning game drive. Besides lions, there’s plentiful big game to be found here, including hippos, buffalo and giraffes, and during the rains, the lake hosts thousands of pink flamingos. Return to Arusha where the tour ends. (B, L, D)

Tour Code: BEARKNC4

K E N YA

Serengeti N.P.

Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara N.P.

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Camping or lodge (4 nts)

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

4WD vehicle

MAFIA ISLAND BEACH BREAK & DIVING PRICE FR £523

DURATION 6 DAYS

LOCATION MAFIA ISLAND

Arusha

TA N Z A N I A

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guides GROUP SIZE: Min 1 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: 4 dives, mangrove

walk or village tour NOTE: Marine park fees/dive equipment not included DEPARTS: Daily

INDEPENDENT TOUR

DAY 1 Mafia Island

DAY 4 Mafia Island

While nearby Zanzibar has become a popular destination for holidaymakers and backpackers alike, Mafia Island, 160 kilometres to the south, remains virtually untouched. Arrive on Day 1 and get settled into your hotel. (B, D)

Swap your flippers for flip flops on Day 4. Your final day on Mafia Island is all about taking it easy and enjoying the archipelago’s tranquil pace and natural beauty. Take a guided mangrove walk or a tour around a local village, then spend the rest of the day relaxing under the shade of the coconut palms on sugary sands. If you’re still craving some ocean action, then swim or snorkel in the calm, shimmering waters. (B, D)

DAYS 2-3 Mafia Island Surrounded by colourful coral gardens blooming with sea life, the island is a haven for both seasoned and novice divers. Jump into the Indian Ocean’s turquoise waters and discover over 50 types of coral, more than 460 species of fish and five species of sea turtle during four dives. An unbroken reef runs the length of the island, while the Mchangari Wall — located just outside the Chole Bay marine park — drops from five to 25 metres, and is famous for its sharks. (2B, 2D)

Zanzibar

DAY 5 Mafia Island

Dar es Salaam

All good things must come to an end. Transfer from your hotel to the airport and wave goodbye to this paradise as you head back to the mainland. (B, D)

Tour Code: DARMAF

TA N Z A N I A

Mafia Island

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ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Standard hotel (5 nts)

5 breakfasts and 5 dinners. Full board upgrade available

Return transfers to/from Mafia Airport

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HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN TANZANIA PRICE FR £880

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION MSARANGA (MOSHI), TANZANIA

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Msaranga village, 6km from Moshi, Kilimanjaro GETTING THERE: Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to the project included (selected times) ACCOMMODATION : Single-sex dorms with mosquito nets (14+ nts) MEALS : 3 meals a day

EASTERN AFRICA

NOTE: Background check required. STAY LONGER: Fr £238 per week

Situated at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Moshi is a modern, vibrant town inhabited by a blend of Tanzanians from different tribes and backgrounds. Get stuck into a range of initiatives, including leading creative activities in nursery schools, teaching English to Maasai tribespeople and running after-school classes for secondary students to help raise awareness about health and wellbeing. Once your time on the project is over, opt to take some time out to climb the imposing peak of Kili. Tour Code: TANCOM

HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ZANZIBAR PRICE FR £1,031

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Jambiani (approx. 55km from Stone Town), Zanzibar GETTING THERE: Return transfer from/to Zanzibar International Airport included ACCOMMODATION: Multi-share beachside volunteer house (14+ nts) MEALS: 3 meals a day NOTE: Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr £278 per week

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Schools in tropical, palm-lined Jambiani are typically understaffed and underfunded. Help children and young adults develop their English and creative skills through craft workshops and organised sports programmes aimed at nurturing and strengthening their confidence. Your presence here will help support women’s empowerment projects in the area. Plus, you’ll get to see the difference past visitors have made in the form of the project’s very own outdoor education centre, built by funds raised by volunteers. Tour Code: KENZAN

VOLUNTEER WITH DOLPHINS IN ZANZIBAR PRICE FR £1,298

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

LOCATION JAMBIANI, ZANZIBAR

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Jambiani village (approx. 55km from Stone Town) GETTING THERE: Return transfer from/to Zanzibar International Airport included ACCOMMODATION: Multi-share beachside volunteer house with en suite (cold water only), mosquito nets and fans (14+ nts) MEALS: 3 meals a day NOTE: Background check required STAY LONGER: Fr £350 per week

Menai Bay’s friendly bottlenose dolphins have become its star attraction, but the glut of tourist boats in their home waters can really affect their wellbeing. Your research on this project will inform government policies on regulating tourist and dolphin interaction and protect Zanzibar’s fragile marine ecosystem. Monitor dolphin behaviours, tourist numbers and the health of the coral reefs, and promote responsible practices among local boat operators to ensure a more ethical approach to tourism.

Tour Code: ZNZDOL

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ZANZIBAR SPIC E UP YOU R LIFE

EASTERN AFRICA

Close your eyes and imagine turquoise waters, exquisite coral reefs and powdery white sand. Welcome to beautiful Zanzibar, an exotic archipelago shaken with spectacular sunsets and stirred with tranquil bliss. Popularly known as the Spice Island, because of the tongue-tingling cloves of nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper that it produces, this stunning dot in the ocean is definitely one for your African adventure hitlist.

STONE TOWN DAY TOUR

£24

HALF DAY

THE ROCK RESTAURANT

£111

HALF DAY

GLAMPACKER

MARU MARU, STONE TOWN

£102 £78

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: In the heart of historic Stone

Town, close to the beach and the Old Fort. VIBE: A restored townhouse featuring

marble floors and locally crafted furniture. HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-

room safe • Outdoor pool • Rooftop terrace • Bar • 2 restaurants • Café • Laundry

Learn about the historical and cultural significance of Stone Town on this half-day tour. Partially by minivan and the rest is on foot - taking you to places like the old Anglican Church, the slave market, the National Museum, The House of Wonder, Persian Baths and even to the building where rock god Freddie Mercury was born!

Perched on a coral outcrop in the Indian Ocean, The Rock Restaurant certainly offers a wacky dining experience. It has completely transformed since its days as an old fisherman post, and has now cemented itself as one of Zanzibar’s must-see sights. Pig out with three courses, and it’s fussfree with included return transfers.

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ZANZIBAR BEACH BREAK PRICE FR £249

DURATION 4 DAYS

AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Local guides

ROUTE DAR ES SALAAM - DAR ES SALAAM

GROUP SIZE: Min 2 INCLUSIONS: Transfers to/from port, ferry tickets, shuttle transfers to/from Nungwi Beach, full-day snorkelling trip from Nungwi Beach ACCOMMODATION: Hotel (3 nts) MEALS: 1 lunch DEPARTS: Daily

INDEPENDENT TOUR

If you’re after a few days in paradise with plenty of R&R, then step right up. Hop aboard a ferry to the famous Spice Island on Day 1 and make for Stone Town, the cultural heart of the island. After you’ve checked in, enjoy a free afternoon to soak up the city. Next morning, head to Nungwi Beach for bohemian vibes, bars and plenty of beach time. On Day 3, enjoy a full-day snorkelling trip (lunch included), then transfer back to Dar es Salaam the next day where the tour ends.

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Tour Code: DARZA3

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ZANZIBAR ESSENTIALS

2, 4,5

NUNGWI BEACH

INDIAN OCEAN

KIWENGA PONGWE FOREST

£84

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SPICE TOUR

JAMBIANI

£31

Enjoy an explosion of tastes and smells from exotic fruits and spices grown on the island on this half-day trip to a spice farm. Departs daily.

MUYUNI FOREST 3 KIZIMKAZI DIMBANI

ROCK SOLID

AMAAN BEACH BUNGALOWS, NUNGWI

£77 £43

SINGLE

TWIN/ DOUBLE

CLASS ACT

LA MADRUGADA BEACH HOTEL & RESORT, MAKUNDUCHI

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£45 £31

SINGLE

TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Prime sunset-watching spot on Nungwi Beach within

LOCATION: Right on the beach near to Kuza Cave, Jozani Forest

walking distance to nearby bars and restaurants.

and the famous dolphins of Kizimkazi Beach.

VIBE: Beach break beauty. Designed in a traditional Zanzibar style

VIBE: A friendly, laid-back hotel with most rooms boasting ocean

with beachfront rooms looking straight out to sea.

views. Soak in one of its saltwater outdoor pools.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Private balcony with ocean views

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Private outdoor seating with pool

• Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • Courtyard • Snorkelling and diving activities • Airport transfers (at extra cost)

views • 2 outdoor pools • 2 bars • Restaurant • Gift shop • Bicycle and car rental • Tour desk

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ROYAL ZANZIBAR BEACH RESORT, NUNGWI

£282 £188

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£168 £105

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LOCATION: Situated within a five-minute walk of Nungwi and

LOCATION: Set in a tropical garden with stairs leading down to the

Unguja Beach, it’s a prime location for snorkel and beach lovers.

beach. Close to the village of Nungwi on the island’s northern tip.

VIBE: The ultimate beach retreat for luxury and relaxation. Sip on

VIBE: A trendy boutique hotel inspired by contemporary London

a drink in its funky poolside bar and totally unwind.

design. Enjoy a stress-free vacay on your own private balcony.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Terrace • 4 outdoor pools

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Private balcony with ocean or

• Poolside bar • Garden • 4 bars and lounges • 2 restaurants • Gym • Spa • 24-hour reception • Free on-site parking

garden views • Infinity pool • Bar • Restaurant • Spa and massage services • Garden • Watersports available • PADI dive centre

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EASTERN AFRICA

Visit Bawe, Grave and Prison islands on this day cruise off the coast of Zanzibar. Snorkel, soak up rays and marvel at Prison Island’s giant tortoise. Departs daily.

JOZANI FOREST

DAR ES SALAAM: 70 KM

£54

The ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar departs four times daily: 7am, 9.30am, 12.30pm and 3.30pm. The boat takes just over two hours and is a cheaper option than flying. You will arrive at the port in Stone Town which is walking distance to many hotels.

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LEMURS

ANDASIBE NATIONAL PARK

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Madagascar has been an isolated island for around 70 million years, meaning that 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else!

Lemurs are often revered and protected by cultural taboo. Many myths connect lemurs with humans, usually through ancestry.

Infused with enchanting forests, rare flowers, exotic wildlife and cascading waterfalls, it’s hard not to fall in love with the place.

Even though it’s Madagascar’s prime beach resort, Nosy Be remains pretty low key. Go diving, sailing or just chill out.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF MADAGASCAR SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

PRICE FR £1,629

DURATION 14 DAYS

ROUTE ANTANANARIVO - ANTANANARIVO

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NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min12 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), driver, local guides

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES LOCAL VILLAGE DINNER

SPOT LEMURS

ISALO NATIONAL PARK

Savour the flavours of Fiadanana with a Malagasy family.

Tune your eyes and ears for these musical primates.

Spend two days shifting from grassy plains to cavernous waterfalls.

DAYS 1-3 Antananarivo / Andasibe National Park

• Andasibe Indri Reserve guided walk • Visits to artisan workshop, paper factory & ghost talker • Traditional dinner in Fiadanana • Walks in Anja Reserve & Isalo National Park

Touch down in Antananarivo (Tana, as it’s locally known), the capital of Madagascar, and spend your day at leisure. The next day, travel east towards Andasibe and stop en route to explore the Indri Special Reserve section of the upland rainforest. Enjoy a guided walk through Andasibe National Park for your first glimpse of Madagascar’s famous lemurs. Awesome fact: Lemurs like hugging so much they get themselves into what’s called a lemur ball. Look it up, thank us later. Sleep overnight in the reserve and explore the national park the next day.

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DAYS 4-6 Antsirabe / Fiadanana / Ranomafana Travel past rice paddies and Merina tombs to the ancient colonial town of Antsirabe, known for its volcanic lakes. Visit an artisan workshop then whip around the city by pousse pousse (rickshaw). Make a short visit to Lake Andraikiba, then continue to the village of Fiadanana to listen to a ghost talker. Spend a cosy night with a local family, affording you the chance to learn the routines of daily life in Madagascar. Take a morning hike to capture the stunning views of Mont Ifasina before continuing on to Ranomafana. Learn about traditional rituals from local villagers and end the day with a guided night walk to see the rainforest in a whole new light. (L, D)

DAYS 7-9 Ambalavao / Ranohira / Isalo National Park In the morning, head on a forest walk before driving on through the island’s wine region to the rural town of Ambalavao. Stop at the Anja community reserve to see the ring-tailed lemur and continue to Ranohira on the edge of Isalo National Park. Spend a full day exploring and continue on to the Cascades, considered to be one of the best waterfalls in Madagascar with a large natural swimming pool. If you’re lucky, you may see brown and ring-tailed lemurs in the canopy above. (B)

Shorten your trip Baobab & Tsingy Explorer (9 days, Antananarivo - Antananarivo) (GADMMM) Fr £749 Extend your trip Ultimate Madagascar Adventure (22 days, Antananarivo - Antananarivo) (GADMUM) Fr £2,449 M A DAG A S C A R

DAYS 10-14 Ifaty / Antananarivo Press pause on your drive and see Mahafaly’s tomb before reaching Ifaty and the breathtaking beaches of the Mozambique Channel. After exploring the coral-filled water by snorkel or canoe, you’re able to stretch out in the sand and visit the local villages. An included flight takes you back to Antananarivo on Day 13. If a flight is unavailable (local flights can be a bit unpredictable), the group will be transported back to Antanarivo in 4WD vehicles. Stock up on snacks as the journey can take around ten hours.

Antananarivo Andasibe N.P.

Tour Code: GADMHM

Antsirabe Fiadanana Ambalavao

Ambatonikolahy Ranomafana N.P.

Isalo N.P.

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Simple hotels (12 nts), community guesthouse (1 nt)

1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Minibus, plane

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NORTHERN MADAGASCAR PRICE FR £999

DURATION 8 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE ANTSIRANANA - NOSY BE

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Avg 12

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Visits to Amber Mountain N.P. & Ankarana Reserve, Nosy Komba & Nosy Tanikely boat tour

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Take the road less travelled and head north to see some of Madagascar’s most spectacular landscapes. Starting in Antsiranana, your journey south west takes you through the waterfalls, forests and volcanic lakes of Amber Mountain National Park as well as the crowned and sportive lemurs of the Ankarana Reserve. Back on the coast, board a boat in the fishing village of Ankify and cruise over to the paradise island of Nosy Be for trips over to the lemur island of Nosy Komba and the marine reserve of Nosy Tanikely.

DEPARTS: Selected Fri & Sun (Jul-Dec) MY OWN ROOM : Fr £209

Tour Code: GADMNM

MADAGASCAR CLASSIC NORTHERN TOUR PRICE FR £1,041

DURATION 9 DAYS

ROUTE ANTANANARIVO - ANTANANARIVO

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Driver GROUP SIZE: Min 2, Max 20 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Amber Mountain National Park, Red Tsingy: geological curiosity, Grey Tsingy: Ankarana National Park, Nosy Be ACCOMMODATION: Hotel, camp site MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 8 dinners

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DEPARTS: Daily

Geographical wonders await for those who love mountains, caverns and all the critters living in between. Bum around on the beaches of the Three Bays in Diego Suarez and retire in the evening to a local fishing village. The flora is impossibly green in Amber Mountain National Park as you wade in cavernous swimming holes below pounding waterfalls. Things get rocky again on Day 4 with the Ankarana Reserve where blood-red rock formations jut into the air and Africa’s largest cave system lies below. Tour Code: MADCLA

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN MADAGASCAR PRICE FR £658

DURATION 1-24 WEEKS

LOCATION NOSY BE, MADAGASCAR

PROJECT START DATE: Mondays PROJECT LOCATION: Nosy Be, Madagascar GETTING THERE: One-way transfer from Nosy Be airport included (morning only) ACCOMMODATION: Simple multi-share banda

(camp) (6+ nts) MEALS: 3 meals a day NOTE: Volunteers must have a medium level of fitness to join this project STAY LONGER: Fr £190 per week

Almost 80% of Madagascar’s wildlife is unique to the island. That includes its 103 lemur species (including the world’s smallest, the mouse lemur), which are now among the most endangered vertebrates in the world. On this project, contribute directly to important research that aims to inform local government about how to manage the remaining forests and keep their natural habitats alive and thriving. But it’s not all work and no play, thanks to your beachside digs and an entire tropical island at your fingertips.

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Indian Ocean There’s more to these pockets of paradise than just basking in the sun. From scuba diving with turtles and manta rays and flying across azure waters on a kite board to volunteering at conservation projects. Welcome to a whole new kind of paradise.

DUBAI & MALDIVES

SOUTH AFRICA & MAURITIUS

MALDIVES & SRI LANKA

Dubai and the Maldives may be two of the most luxurious destinations on the planet but they couldn’t be more different. While preparing to be marooned on your own remote barefoot island paradise in the Maldives (you have our sympathy), stop by the highrise opulence of Dubai to soak up the bustle of Arabian souks, glittering malls, wild waterparks and rooftop bars.

Discover South Africa’s wild side with a safari through the world-famous savannahs of Kruger National Park in search of Africa’s Big 5 - leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Well, you’ve worked so hard and come so far, you probably deserve a luxury Indian Ocean sojourn onto the palm-fringed beaches and turquoise waters of Mauritius. It’s on the way home, right?!

Mother Nature was never more generous than when she created the nations of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Crystal-clear waters, palm trees swaying in the breeze and more wildlife than you can shake your selfie stick at. Combine the two and have the Indian Ocean adventure of a lifetime. Check out our Asia brochure to read more about a diverse range of Sri Lanka trips.

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MAURITIUS GET MAU R FOR YOU R MO NEY

INDIAN OCEAN

This country voluntarily put the dodo on their national coat of arms, which is a reason to love it before you’ve even arrived. And when you do get here, you’ll wonder why you didn’t come sooner. Feast your gawping eyes on bright reefs and wildlife, and your stomach on their famed octopus salads. Check out the hiking trails at Black River Gorges National Park and get out on the water for surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving and boat excursions.

ROCK SOLID

MON CHOISY BEACH RESORT, MONT CHOISY

£87 £44

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BE COSY APARTMENTS, TROU-AUX-BICHES

ROOM ONLY

£126 £63

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

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LOCATION: Overlooking the turquoise waters of Mon Choisy

LOCATION: Just a two-minute walk from the pearly sands of

Lagoon and next door to Monte Public Beach.

Trou-aux-Biches Beach and ten minutes from the village centre.

VIBE: Bright rooms face west for sunset views. Craving a taste of

VIBE: Still the new kid on the block, this hotel offers studios and

the local atmosphere? You won’t feel too isolated here.

air con apartments. All have their own private balcony.

HIGHLIGHTS: Sea-facing suites • Studios • Private terrace • Air

HIGHLIGHTS: Studios • Apartments • Private balcony or terrace •

con • Kitchenette • Laundry • Infinity pool • Coffee machines

Air con • Kitchenette • Lounge • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • Massage services • Watersports available • Laundry EXMRU1

JTMRU1

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VERANDA PALMER BEACH, BELLE MARE

£142 £94

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

CLASS ACT

VERANDA PAUL ET VIRGINIE, GRAND GAUBE

ALL INCLUSIVE

£240 £120

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LOCATION: Perched along the preserved eastern coast. The city

LOCATION: Ocean-front getaway situated in the small fishing

of La Source is a mere 15-minute car ride away.

village of Grand Gaube, right on the north eastern tip of the island.

VIBE: Kite surf by day and dance to live music by night. Thatched

VIBE: Featuring wood furnishings and terracotta tile floors, this

roofs and palm trees shelter you as you recharge for more action.

airy, nautical-style hotel is great for couples and romantic types.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Balcony or terrace • In-

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Private balcony or terrace

room safe • 2 restaurants • 2 bars • Swimming pool • Gym • Spa • Sauna • Table tennis • Watersports available

• In-room safe • 2 outdoor pools • 2 bars • 2 restaurants • Sauna • Spa and massage services • Gym • Watersports available

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GRAND BAIE

PORT LOUIS

INDIAN OCEAN

BEAU CHAMP

INDIAN OCEAN BLACK RIVER GORGES N.P.

SSR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

BEL OMBRE

CLASS ACT

FRIDAY ATTITUDE, TROU D’EAU DOUCE

£132 £73

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

CLASS ACT

LE SAKOA, TROU-AUX-BICHES

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£204 £134

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LOCATION: Tucked away in a quiet village along the Trou d’Eau

LOCATION: Nestled on a private beach in the laid-back village of

Douce coast, this resort is delightfully in the middle of nowhere.

Trou-aux-Biches. Maheswarnath Beach is just one kilometre away.

VIBE: Time slows down at this resort as you lounge around from

VIBE: A complex of thatched buildings set in acres of lush

the bar to the beach.

gardens. Get to know your neighbours in this cosy family abode.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Family rooms • Air con • Private

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Suites • Private balcony or terrace

balcony or terrace • 2 restaurants • 2 bars • Spa • Swimming pool • Childcare Services • Laundry • Boutique • Watersports available

• Air con • Outdoor pool • Private beach • Bar • Restaurant • Public terrace • Spa and massage services • Watersports available

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LUX* LE MORNE, 7

£460 SINGLE

LE MORNE A-LIST

DOUBLE £266 TWIN/

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Set on one of the south west’s most

attractive lagoon-facing spots and in the shadow of the mighty Le Morne Mountain, this is the place to get in touch with nature. Whether you’re up for a gruelling climb or a satisfying stroll, the rainforest is begging to be explored. VIBE: Upscale resort made up of thatched-roof

buildings and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Sheltered from trade winds and on the quiet side of the island, it’s great for R&R. Gorge on global cuisine, then unwind at the spa after picking one of three massage styles. HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Suites • Private

balcony or terrace • Air con • 4 outdoor pools • 2 bars • 3 restaurants • Café • Art studio • Garden • Spa • Gym • Watersports available EXMUR3

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MALDIVES MEL LOW THE MAL DIV IAN WAY

INDIAN OCEAN

A place where the beaches are white, the seas are bright blue, and where a coconut was once detained by police for trying to rig an election. All true. Just a 90-minute flight from Sri Lanka, this 2,000-strong island paradise is actually quite accessible. And it’s not all luxury resorts and wads of cash either (though you can spend a fortune if you want to). Backpackers can get in on the action as well with a whole host of local islands to visit.

- TOP SELLER ROCK SOLID

REETHI BEACH RESORT, REETHI ISLAND

£93 £71

FR FR

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ROCK SOLID

FUN ISLAND BEACH RESORT, BODUFINOLHU ISLAND

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£193 £102

FR FR

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LOCATION: Set on the remote Reethi Island in the idyllic waters

LOCATION: Situated on Bodufinolhu Island in South Malé Atoll.

of Baa Atoll. Just 35 minutes via seaplane from Malé airport.

Sail from Malé airport on a 45-minute speedboat ride.

VIBE: Luxury four-star resort with 110 Maldivian-style villas.

VIBE: This humble resort doesn’t take itself too seriously. Embrace

Each has its own private terrace, offering direct beach access.

the camp with overly competitive billiard games and disco dance offs.

HIGHLIGHTS: Seaview villas • Air con • Private terrace • Open-air

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Private balcony or terrace

bathroom • Outdoor pool • 5 bars • 5 restaurants • Spa • Gym • Tennis courts • PADI dive centre • Watersports available

• 2 bars • Restaurant • Café • Spa • Massage services • Gym • Live music • Dive centre • Watersports available

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STAY 5 PAY 4, STAY 10 PAY 8: 01JAN20 - 27DEC20

ROCK SOLID

INNAHURA MALDIVES RESORT, INNAHURA ISLAND

£290 £169

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ADAARAN SELECT HUDHURANFUSHI, HUDHURANFUSHI ISLAND

ALL INCLUSIVE

£305 £177

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Stretched out along the south east corner of the

LOCATION: Hudhuranfushi Island in the North Malé Atoll. Pop

Lhaviyani Atoll. A scenic 40-minute flight from Malé airport.

over with a 30-minute speedboat ride from Malé airport.

VIBE: Get educated with evening presentations on Maldivian

VIBE: A luxury resort surrounded by pristine, palm-fringed

culture and history. A solid base to earn your diving certification.

beaches and azure waters, with activities by the bucket load.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • In-room safe • Swimming pool • 2

HIGHLIGHTS: Villas or garden rooms • Air con • In-room safe •

restaurants • Direct beach access • 2 bars • Photo studio • Gym • Spa • Games room • Watersports available

Outdoor pool • 2 bars • 2 restaurants • Spa • Gym • Tennis, volley ball and badminton courts • Watersports available

THMLD3

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CLASS ACT

MEERU ISLAND RESORT, MEERU ISLAND

£225 £132

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A-LIST

ATMOSPHERE KANIFUSHI, KANIFUSHI ISLAND

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LOCATION: The only resort on the island of Meerufenfushi in the

LOCATION: Set on a two-kilometre long, 90-metre wide island,

North Malé Atoll. The airport is just 55 minutes away by boat.

you’re 30 minutes from the capital of Malé by seaplane.

VIBE: Rooms open to the beach as you stumble into the sea. The

VIBE: Privacy is unparalleled as each villa is separated by tropical

waves practically lap up to your private terrace.

bush. For all you know, you’re the only ones on the whole island.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Villas • Air con • Private balcony or

HIGHLIGHTS: Private villas and suites • Outdoor pool • 3

terrace • 2 outdoor pools (1 adult only) • 2 bars • 4 restaurants • Café • 2 spas • Gym • Golf course • Watersports available

restaurants • 2 bars (1 adult only) • Cocktail waiter • Spa • Gym • Tennis court • Evening DJ • PADI dive centre • Yoga classes

NMAMEE

CONSTANCE MOOFUSHI,

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£598 SINGLE

MOOFUSHI ISLAND A-LIST

£370 TWIN/ DOUBLE

ALL INCLUSIVE

LOCATION: Situated on the secluded island of

Moofushi in the South Ari Atoll, just 25 minutes from the capital Malé by seaplane. This resort runs along some of the best reefs in the world and the migration route of manta rays. VIBE: The resort describes itself as ‘barefoot

chic’ which is pretty much hits the mark. Discover your physical peak with personal training at the gym and in the yoga studio, then be ridiculously pampered with bio marine spa treatments. HIGHLIGHTS: Private beach or water villas •

Private terrace • Air con • Outdoor pool • 2 bars • 2 restaurants • Spa and massage services • Gym • PADI dive centre • Watersports available

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FUN ISLAND DIVE EXPERIENCE,

£732

BODUFINOLHU ISLAND

6 DAYS

MALDIVES PARADISE & LOCAL LIVING, MAAFUSHI ISLAND

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Leave no reef unturned diving in the Maldives with this actionpacked bundle, retiring to Bodufinolhu as your island base. Embark on three dives, a day trip to a local island, a morning on nearby Robinson Island, canoeing, jet skiing and stand-up paddleboarding. With two spa treatments, you’re looking fresh for your fish friends. INCLUSIONS

£715

5 DAYS

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Float around on this five-day tour to Maafushi Island. Unlock a level of relaxation you never knew you were capable of by spending days digging your toes in to the sand, basking in sunsets, and spotting feeding turtles. Speaking of food, let your stomach guide you through Maldivian culture as you dine with a local family. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Single, twin or double room in Fun Island Beach Resort (5 nts) Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners Transport: Return transfers not included. Ask your Travel Expert for details Tour Code: MLDFUD

Departs: Daily except Mon and Fri Accommodation: Basic guest house (4 nts) Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners Transport: Return transfers to/from Malé Airport and ferries included Note: Local taxes included Tour Code: BEMLEPPL

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INDIAN OCEAN

FULL BOARD

£365 £296

MALDIVES DHONI CRUISE PRICE FR £1,129

TRIP STYLE: Marine GROUP LEADER: Skipper/Chief Experience Officer (CEO), crew

ROUTE MALÉ - MALÉ

DURATION 7 DAYS

GROUP SIZE: Max 8, Avg 8 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Seven days aboard a dhoni boat, Fulidhoo Island and Bodu Mora Island visit, Bodu Beru performances, snorkelling DEPARTURES 2020/21: Selected Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays

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DAY 1 Malé Arrive in Malé, the capital of the Maldives, and climb aboard your home for the next week, a traditional dhoni boat. After meeting your fellow sailors, tuck into your first lunch on board, before it’s anchors up in the evening as you set sail. Make sure to look up when you’re on deck - there’s nothing quite like stargazing in paradise. (L, D)

DAYS 2-6 South Malé Atoll/Felidhu Atholhu Over the next few days, sail close to the shore for astounding views of the archipelago, moor next to the beaches of uninhabited Ambara and Fenboa, and meet the locals in the fishing villages of Dhiggaru, Felidhu and Eboodhoofinolhu. Swim or snorkel twice a day and perfect your front crawl alongside some of the

Maldives’ most impressive residents, including green turtles, manta rays and reef sharks. After a long day in the water, return to dry land to meet the locals and be treated to a pounding drum performance of traditional Bodu Beru folk music. Devour an array of local seafood for your meals, freshly prepared by your friendly crew. To finish off the evening, simply read a book on deck or chat to your fellow voyagers as you moor at small, secluded beaches or in peaceful harbours. (5B, 5L, 5D)

Malé M A L É ATO L L

DAY 7 Malé After savouring one last breakfast and saying your goodbyes, return to Malé. (B)

M A L D I V E S

Fulidhoo

Tour Code: GAAFMS

Felidhu

VA AV U ATO L L

Bodu Moro

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Traditional dhoni boat (6 nts)

6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Traditional dhoni boat

Sri Lanka and Maldives Adventure M U L A K U ATO L L ( M E E M U ATO L L ) £1,999 14 days (GAASSM) Fr

MALDIVES ISLAND HOPPING PRICE FR £649

DURATION 8 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: Classic GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides

ROUTE MALÉ - MALÉ

GROUP SIZE: Max 16 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Dhiffiushi Island and Huraa Island tour, snorkelling and sunset kayaking excursions, Malé city tour, evening tea NOTE: The Maldives is a Muslim country, so dress conservatively when on local islands.

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES

DAYS 1-2 Malé / Dhiffushi

DAYS 5-6 Thulusdhoo / Huraa

Touch down in Malé at any time and let the busy port city pull you towards shops and cafés. After a little more free time on Day 2, board a ferry to Dhiffushi, your quintessential Maldivian island known for its fishing. (B)

After seeing what Thulusdhoo has to offer, take a free day and then finish with a sunset kayak paddle through a lagoon to a small, nearby sandbar. Day 6 shakes up the scenery with a jaunt to Huraa, an island home to mangroves and a seawater lake. Work up an appetite learning about local delicacies on a tour before eating a meal in the home of a local family. (2B, D)

DAYS 3-4 Dhiffushi / Thulusdhoo Wake up with snorkelling then opt to spend your afternoon on the beach or doing watersports. If you teach a traveller to fish, they will feed themselves for... well, at least one night thanks to a traditional line fishing session followed by a meal of your own bounty under the stars. Catch a ferry to laid-back Thulusdhoo Island known for its surfing and sunbathing. A walking tour will show you that this fine slice of beach is more than meets the eye as you sip on a selection of traditional tea. (2B, D)

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INDIAN OCEAN

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £2,033

Additional dates are available. Please ask for details.

M A L É ATO L L

Villimalé

DAYS 7-8 Malé Return to the concrete jungle of Malé and have a guide show you landmarks you may have missed the first time such as the Presidential Palace, the fish market and the Friday Mosque. Head off any time on Day 8. (2B)

Tour Code: GAAFML

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (7 nts)

7 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Local ferry, traditional dhoni boat

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Dhiffushi Thulusdhoo

Huraa

Villimalé

Malé

M A L D I V E S

SEYCHELLES CUR IEU SER AND CUR IEU SER ...

ROCK SOLID

BERJAYA BEAU VALLON BAY RESORT

£142 £75

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CLASS ACT

CORAL STRAND HOTEL

£239 £131

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INDIAN OCEAN

Situated around 1,600 kilometres off the coast of Kenya, this archipelago boasts countless high-end resorts, a colourful Creole culture and fantastic diving and snorkelling opportunities. One of the world’s smallest nations, it’s also home to the world’s largest nut! The coco de mer can weigh up to 33 pounds, so best not to hang around too long under the trees. Drop the anchor on one of its beaches and surrender to the islands’ slow mo pace.

A-LIST

COCO DE MER & BLACK PARROT SUITES

ROOM ONLY

£279 £164

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TWIN/ DOUBLE

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LOCATION: Beachside resort on the north

LOCATION: At the centre of Beau Vallon

LOCATION: On Anse Bois de Rose Beach,

west coast of Mahé Island.

beach, ten minutes from lively Victoria.

to the south of Praslin Island.

VIBE: All-round pleaser with three bars,

VIBE: Resident giant turtle greeter in the

VIBE: Tiered rooms ensure that your

varied cuisine and on-site diving facilities.

front, starry observation deck in the back.

sweeping ocean views are unobstructed.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Private

Outdoor pool • 3 bars • 5 restaurants • Gym • Casino • Watersports available

balcony • Air con • 2 swimming pools • 2 bars • 5 restaurants • Spa • Volleyball court

balcony or terrace • Air con • 2 outdoor pools • Bar • 2 restaurants • Spa

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EXSEY2

SEYCHELLES ISLAND RESEARCH & CONSERVATION PRICE FR £1,545

DURATION 2-12 WEEKS

ROUTE CURIEUSE ISLAND, SEYCHELLES

EXSEY3

PROJECT START DATE: Selected Saturdays

Jan-Nov (arrive Friday) PROJECT LOCATION: Curieuse Island,

Seychelles GETTING THERE: Return transfer from/to Mahé airport included (selected times) ACCOMMODATION: Mixed dorm (13+ nts) MEALS: 3 meals a day NOTE: Police background check and medical form required - WE LOVE -

Join a team of volunteers on the paradise island of Curieuse in the Seychelles. It’s not all flopping about on paradise beaches (that’s what weekends are for), so come ready for lots of physical activity in hot climes. Working in forests and on the beach, help with giant tortoise habitat management, carry out surveys on the vulnerable Aldabra tortoise population, monitor the nesting habits of endangered sea turtles and collect data on baby sicklefin lemon sharks. On weekends, head to Victoria, the world’s smallest capital city.

Tour Code: GVISEY

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North Africa & the Middle East It’s really hard to walk through sand, but with archaeological wonders on the other side of the dune, you’ll be kicking up clouds of red dust behind you.

AV E R A G E M O N T H L Y R A I N F A L L & T E M P E R AT U R E J

Cairo

Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Marrakech

Muscat

Tel Aviv

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EGYPT & JORDAN ADVENTURE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

PRICE FR £1,849

DURATION 17 DAYS

ROUTE CAIRO - AMMAN

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TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12 GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) GROUP SIZE: Max 15, Avg 10

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MY OWN ROOM : Fr £389

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DEPARTS: Fridays and Sundays

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PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

PETRA

NILE RIVER CRUISE

These are what you came for, right? Super close to Cairo’s city centre, these are about 5,000 years old.

Carved into red stone, the best view of the Rose City is found by climbing up to the local monastery.

That’s not a log... it’s a crocodile! Fortunately, your felucca will sail you to temples in safety.

• Tour of Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, Colossi of Memnon, Shobak and Karak castles, Madaba mosaics, Petra, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & Egyptian Museum • Beach time at Red Sea & the Dead Sea • Local meals in Nubian village, Luxor & Bedouin overnight camp • Felucca overnight sailing & Wadi Rum jeep excursions • Temple of Hatshepsut & Valley of the Kings guided visit & donkey ride

DAYS 1-4 Cairo/ Aswan Arrive at Egypt’s capital and rest before being welcomed by the ancient Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum the next day. After snoozing on a sleeper train to Aswan, wake up to wander the souks along the Nile’s banks. During the afternoon, a felucca boat escorts you to a Nubian village. Tuck into a tasty home cooked dinner with a local family and opt to visit the temples of Abu Simbel. (3B, 2D)

DAYS 5-8 Aswan / Nile River / Kom Ombo / Luxor/ Cairo

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS...

Your felucca spends a day cruising down the Nile, where you also bed down in the evening. En route to Luxor, pop into Kom Obu Temple and the Temple of Edfu. Climb up on a donkey on Day 7 and gallop, or rather trot, to Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Before your overnight train to Cairo, eat lunch with a local family on the west bank of the Nile. Once you return to the capital, a guided tour whisks you though the fantastic stalls in the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. (4B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 9-12 Nuweiba / Aqaba / Wadi Rum In Nuweiba, pick between snorkelling in the Red Sea or watching the waves from the beach. Depending on whether you’re keen to relax or get active, a free day in Nuweiba or an excursion to Mt. Sinai awAït on Day 10. Hop a ferry to Aqaba, Jordan and kick off with a 4WD excursion before a traditional dinner and overnight stay at a bedouin desert camp in Wadi Rum where local bedouins are dressed as soldiers while playing drums and... bagpipes?! (4B, D)

Customise your trip Hot Air Balloon Ride over Wadi Rum For an airborne view of the sunrise over the mountains of Wadi Rum. Fr £145 Temple of Abu Simbel See the imperial might of Ramses II at one of Egypt’s snazziest temples. Fr £96 Jerash

DAYS 13-17 Wadi Musa / Petra / Madaba / Amman As you make your way to Wadi Musa, get a taste for what’s in store with Siq al-Barid (Little Petra) before arriving at the real deal. Think of Little Petra as basically the Shia LaBouff to Petra’s Harrison Ford. Petra is just one structure of the ancient Rose City, making up just 15% of it, with the rest still lying underground. For amazing views of the lost city that you won’t have to share with crowds, camels and donkeys, hike up to the Monastery. Visit Shobak and Karak castles, Mt. Nebo and finish the day with a guided tour of the Madaba mosaics. In Amman opt to float in the Dead Sea and then explore the sights of the city before going home. (5B) Tour Code: GADPJA

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (12 nts), desert camping (1 nt), sleeper train (2 nts), felucca (1 nt)

16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

Air con van, train, felucca, plane, 4WD, ferry, donkey

Dead Sea

Amman Karak J O R DA N

Cairo

Petra

EG YPT

Aqaba

Wadi Rum

SAU D I A R A B I A

Luxor

Aswan

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MOROCCO & EGYPT

CHEFCHAOUEN FES

RABAT CASABLANCA ESSAOUIRA

MARRAKECH

ALEXANDRIA

CAIRO MT. SINAI

Egypt

Morocco

HURGHADA LUXOR ASWAN ABU SIMBEL

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KHAN EL-KHALILI

TREE GOATS

CITY OF THE DEAD

CHEFCHAOUEN

A market in the heart of Cairo, packed with historic cafés and eclectic souvenirs, from stained-glass lamps to antiques.

Tree-climbing goats are a thing in Tamri, and we’re very happy about it. Find them in/ on Argania trees, usually foraging for nuts.

Said to be one of the world’s largest cemeteries, this quirky Egyptian complex in El-Saf is made up of endless conical domes.

First built as a Jewish refugee camp, this city is now a traveller’s paradise with its blue-washed walls and winding streets.

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TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ROUTE CAIRO - CAIRO

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Certified Egyptologist as Chief Experience Officer (CEO) GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Avg 12

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DAYS 1-2 Cairo

DAYS 5-6 River Nile / Luxor

Meet the rest of your group in Cairo and see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The Sphinx itself is also widely accepted to be the oldest monumental sculpture in human history - so she’s doing pretty well, considering. Wander the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, taking time to hit a shisha café before jumping on an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (B, D)

Return to your felucca and spend a day and night floating down the longest river in the world. Varied architecture lines the banks of your journey, so try not to nap through the whole thing. Back on dry land, head to the well-preserved temples of Karnak and Kom Ombo. (2B, L, D)

DAYS 3-4 Aswan With a free morning to explore this distinctly African city, stroll along the souk or join a tour. In the evening, a traditional felucca cruises you to a Nubian village on the banks of the Nile for a home cooked dinner. On Day 4, opt to visit the temple complex of Abu Simbel or take it easy as you scout out the city further. (2B, D)

Cairo

DAYS 7-8 Luxor / Cairo With free time in Luxor, you can grab last mouthfuls of all your new Egyptian favourites, walk among the tall sandstone pillars of the Luxor temple, or cross the river to the Valley of the Kings. Finish your tour by boarding an overnight train to Cairo. (2B, D)

Luxor

Tour Code: GADPGE

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Aswan

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Simple hotels (4 nts), sleeper train (2 nts), felucca (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Private air con van, train, felucca

BEST OF EGYPT PRICE FR £799

S U DA N Temple of Abu Simbel Half day

Fr £96

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

DURATION 8 DAYS

ROUTE CAIRO - CAIRO

GROUP LEADER: Certified Egyptologist as Chief Experience Officer (CEO) GROUP SIZE: Max 15, Avg 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx guided tour, Egyptian Museum tour, felucca overnight sailing excursion, Karnak & Kom Ombo temples tour, Temple of Hatshepsut & Valley of the Kings visit, Colossi of Memnon visit.

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DAYS 1-2 Cairo

DAY 5 River Nile / Felucca

Welcome to Cairo! Spend the next couple of days delving into this chaotic but exciting city. Go on a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and another through the Egyptian Museum. An overnight train whisks you away to Aswan. (B, D)

Time to sail the mighty Nile! At 6,853 kilometres, it’s widely regarded as the longest river in the world and flows through 11 countries, primarily Egypt and Sudan. Board a traditional felucca for a day out on the water and a night under the stars. (B, L, D)

DAYS 3-4 Aswan

DAYS 6-8 Kom Ombo / Luxor / Cairo

Take things down a notch in Aswan, located on the banks of the Nile. In the evening, join a local family for a home-cooked dinner in a nearby Nubian village. On Day 4, spend your free time exploring Aswan. The Old Market, which sells anything from peanuts to henna powder, is a great place to start. You may also choose to visit the temples of Abu Simbel as well. (2B, D)

Step off the felucca and visit the Graeco-Roman Kom Ombo Temple and Luxor, often referred to as the world’s best open-air museum. Hit up Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and the Temples of Hatshepsut. Soak up those last moments in Luxor before flying back to Cairo where the tour ends. (3B, L)

Cairo

Luxor

Tour Code: GADPBE EG YPT

Aswan

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7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

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S U DA N Best of Egypt, Jordan and Israel 22 days (GADPCT) Fr £3,299

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Orientation walk though Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili bazaar, felucca overnight sailing excursion, Kom Ombo Temple

EGYPT AND THE NILE EXCLUSIVELY FOR 18-35s

DURATION 8 DAYS

ROUTE CAIRO - CAIRO

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

PRICE FR £1,019

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: In-Depth Explorer AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-35s GROUP LEADER: Trip Manager, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 53

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SPECIAL STAY

LUXOR

RED SEA CRUISE

Cruise the Nile on a traditional felucca and spend three nights on a cruise boat with an on-board pool.

Considered one of the world’s best open-air museums, Luxor is crammed with temples and artefacts.

Take to the ocean for snorkelling, sun worshipping and cooling sundowners.

• Guided tours of Egyptian Museums, the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings • Sailing down the Nile on a felucca & an overnight cruise boat • Visit of Kom Ombo, the Unfinished Obelisk of High Dam, Luxor Red Sea snorkelling, Colossos of Memnon

DAYS 1-2 Cairo A hotel transfer picks you up from the airport and takes you straight to your Cairo hotel where you’ll meet your fellow travellers. Start Day 2 with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to actual mummies as well as the exquisite jewels that were raided from their tombs (hope the curse was worth it, lads). Feast your eyes on the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, the lone survivors of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Later that evening, bed down on an overnight train south to Aswan. (B, D)

DAYS 3-4 Aswan Nile Cruise Pull into Egypt’s ancient southern frontier town, Aswan, with its enchanting temples and brightly coloured Nubian houses. Opt to take a tour of the city to see the Unfinished Obelisk - weighing in at an impressive 1,168 tonnes - before jumping aboard a traditional felucca boat. Retire on a luxury cruise boat for your first of three nights cruising down the river and make good use of your on-board pool. After passing the Arabian Desert on Day 4, stop off in Kom Ombo to greet the God of Crocodiles on your way to Edfu. (2B, 2L, 2D)

WE K NOW BECAUS E W E G O “The Egyptian Museum is absolutely huge, and it’s so interesting to learn how the pyramids and the Sphinx were built.”

DAYS 5-6 Edfu / Luxor / Hurghada En route to temple-clad Luxor, make an optional stop to the temples of Abu Simbel, the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. As your felucca comes in to dock, reacquaint yourself with dry land with a walk down the regal Avenue of Sphinxes, then continue to the Colossi of Memnon where two battered and bruised giants will be waiting patiently in their chairs for you. Next up, the Valley of the Kings. In about 1,500 B.C. the Pharaohs decided it wasn’t fashionable to be buried inside a pyramid anymore (too pointy), and opted to be buried here instead. This massive network of tombs is right across the river from Luxor and may even rival your love for the pyramids. After a couple of temple and tomb-heavy days, your next stop is the city of Hurghada, your base for Red Sea snorkelling and gorgeous sunsets. Get the rounds in at the city’s bars and clubs. (2B, L, 2D)

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DAYS 7-8 Cairo After some more splashing around in the sea or basking on the white sand, head back to Cairo for one last night with your group before your trip comes to an end after breakfast on Day 8. (2B)

Tour Code: COWTEG

Hurghada

Luxor

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Hotels (3 nts), cruise boat (3 nts), twin-berth sleep couchette train (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners

Coach, train, cruise boat, arrival transfers

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Aswan

EGYPT UPGRADED PRICE FR £1,799

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE CAIRO - CAIRO

DURATION 12 DAYS

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided visits to Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Abu Simbel, visits to Alexandria Library, Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom Ombo, Edfu temples, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Karnak temples, threenight Nile Cruise, boat ride to Nubian village

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DAYS 1-3 Cairo / Alexandria

DAYS 7-9 Kom Ombo / Luxor

Show up in Cairo to greet the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx before venturing to Alexandria. Day 3 is spent along the ancient seaside at Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs and the New Alexandria Library. The Catacombs are one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages and were rediscovered in 1900 when a very unlucky donkey fell down an access shaft. What an ass. (2B)

Spend two days floating down the Nile. After so many fantastic sites, you deserve a rest. Pause the rolling river scenery with a tour of Kom Ombo Temple. After a sleep in Luxor, Day 9 takes you to the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Recharge at lunch with a local family. (3B, 3L, 2D)

DAYS 4-6 Cairo / Aswan On the way back to Cairo, tour the monasteries of Wadi Natrun. If you’re not too squeamish, opt to visit the mummy room in the Egyptian Museum. Fly to Aswan and ride down the Nile on a felucca to a Nubian village for dinner. Day 6, drive to Abu Simbel for a guided tour and later board a cruise ship for the night. (3B, L, 2D)

DAYS 10-12 Luxor / Cairo

MY OWN ROOM: Fr £729

Alexandria

Cairo

After some more templing around Karnak and Luxor, the afternoon is yours to explore the markets or more museums. Fly back to Cairo and choose to visit the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar or the Coptic Cairo area. Finish your last evening on the Nile at a floating restaurant. (3B)

Tour Code: GADPEE

Luxor EG YPT

Aswan

Abu Simbel

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INCLUDED MEALS

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Hotel (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts)

11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Air con van, felucca, Nile cruise boat, plane

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SANDS AND SEAS

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FR £677

7 DAYS

CAIRO - CAIRO

FR £1,121

9 DAYS

CAIRO - CAIRO

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Explore Egypt in style, staying in 5* hotels and exploring with a local Egyptologist guide. In Cairo, get insider info on the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. Head to Luxor by sleeper train where the finest archaeological sites in the world await in the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. After a cheeky lie-in, explore the markets, take to the Nile on a felucca trip or hit the mummification museum. After gorging yourself on historical sites, turn your head to present-day Cairo with a walk around the back streets of Khan el-Khalili bazaar and a taste of mint tea and shisha. INCLUSIONS

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Get all the essential sightseeing in and spend some time relaxing and recuperating by the Red Sea. A local Egyptologist will guide you through the Egyptian Musuem, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Take a sleeper train to Luxor where your 5* hotel is your base for visits to the Valley of the Kings and other ancient sites. Three days in the beach resort town of Hurghada gives you loads of time to dive, snorkel, windsurf or just work on your tan. Finish in Cairo, explore the bazaars and maybe have a meal on the Nile if you haven’t quite had your fill of sitting by the water. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Saturdays (01Jan20-26Dec20) Accommodation: 5* hotels (4 nts), sleeper train (2 nts) Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners Inclusions: Sightseeing tours of Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor temples & Deir el-Medina Tour Code: CAIPHE

Departs: Saturdays (01Jan20-26Dec20) Accommodation: 5* hotel (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt) Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners Inclusions: Sightseeing tours of Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak temples & Colossi of Memnon Tour Code: CAISAS

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MOROCCO KASBAHS AND DESERT SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DURATION 8 DAYS

ROUTE CASABLANCA - MARRAKECH

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

PRICE FR £579

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GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer, (CEO), driver, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10 DEPARTS: Tue, Sat, Sun and selected Fridays (Jan-Feb), selected Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun (Mar-Dec) MY OWN ROOM : Fr £189

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES CAMEL RIDE

FES

TODRA GORGE

Pro tip: If you’ve never mounted a camel before, hold on really tight as it stands up. The rest is easy.

This nearly car-free city feels timeless with its narrow alleys and donkey-pulled carts.

Steep, red canyons tower above as you walk past villages and kasbahs. It’s positively gorge-ous.

DAY 1 Casablanca Arrive in Casablanca at any time and get exploring. It has a certain European air about it, a stark contrast to the rest of the country’s larger cities. Before you meet your group this evening, head out to the medina, the beachfront or visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque. This impressive feat of architecture has a retractable roof, the tallest minaret in the world and a promontory that allows worshippers to pray over the sea.

• Guided tours of Volubilis, Fes & Marrakech medina • Sahara Desert excursion with camel ride • Todra Gorge stay & walk • Aït Benhaddou Kasbah visit • G for Good Meknes community lunch

DAYS 2-4 Volubilis / Fes/ Merzouga With your food baby safely stowed after a G for Good traditional lunch in a community in Meknes, continue on to a guided tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at mosaic floors then continue on the road to Fes. On Day 3, take a guided walk through the vast medina of Fes. It’s the world’s largest car-free urban area, so watch out for donkeys carting goods up and down the alleys like they’ve done for centuries. Later, take in the view from an ancient tannery. After a long morning drive, a camel will trek you through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the edge of the Sahara. Whatever you do, don’t say ‘ouch’ when on your camel. It’s the Berber command for camels to sit, so you’ll go flying off if you’re not ready. In that event, saying ‘ouch’ one more time can’t hurt... again. (3B, L, D)

DAYS 5-6 Todra Gorge / Aït Benhaddou Leave the sea of sand dunes behind and visit the stunning Todra Gorge and the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs. Walk through local village farmlands and explore the area around the gorge. The fascinating sight of Aït Benhaddou one of the best-preserved kasbahs in the world, brings Day 6 to a close. Lose yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s narrow winding passageways and opt to participate in a tagine cooking class for an intro to Moroccan cuisine. (2B)

DAYS 7-8 Marrakech Make your way through the High Atlas Mountains and set your sights on Marrakech. On arrival, take a guided tour of the famous medina - try not to get overwhelmed! Full of spices, carpets and crafts, there’s a lot going on. Afterwards, opt to visit the Djemaa el-Fna Square to watch local musicians and magicians, and indulge yourself in a feast at the famous food stalls. Depart at any time on Day 8. (2B)

Tour Code: GADCKD

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Volubilis

Todra Gorge

Aït Benhaddou M O RO CCO

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Hotels (7 nts)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Air con van, camels

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Fes

Merzouga

HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES

DURATION 15 DAYS

PRICE FR £999

ROUTE CASABLANCA - MARRAKECH

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NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

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CHEFCHAOUEN

HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS

AÏT BENHADDOU

It’s big. It’s blue. And it’s beautiful. Climb the nearby mountains for an aerial view.

The highest mountain range in North Africa. Fuel your trek with local Berber cuisine.

Only five families remain living in this once populous fortress. Check out the local café to meet one.

DAYS 1-4 Casablanca / Tangier / Chefchaouen / Volubilis Casablanca is where you’ll meet your group before heading off to Tangier for a guided tour of the medina. Continue on to Chefchaouen for a free day of wandering around, then soak in the blue city from above by opting to climb either the Rif Valley Mountains or the top of the Spanish Mosque. Lunch is at the G for Good Meknes Community Lunch initiative. Proceeds from your visit support the rural workers and indirectly aid a health and education programme in the area, so it’s an afternoon well spent. (3B, L)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Guided tours of Tangier, Volubilis, Fes medina & Marrakech medina • Sahara Desert excursion with camel ride • Walk of Todra Gorge with overnight stay • Aroumd village walk (High Atlas) • G for Good Meknes community lunch

DAYS 5-7 Fes / Merzouga / Sahara Desert Take a guided tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis and continue to Fes, home to the world’s largest living medieval medina. Hundreds of vats and hanging hides are nestled closely together at the city’s open-air tanneries, which are believed to be the oldest in the world. Journey to the Sahara on Day 6, and then stretch your legs the next day by exploring the sand dunes either by foot or 4WD. Finish off the day by hopping on a camel and riding into the sunset... and then back to your hotel afterward, of course. You can’t run away with the camel - that would be crazy! (3B, 2D)

DAYS 8-10 Todra Gorge / Aït Benhaddou / High Atlas Mountains The next few days will have you on your feet as you hike through some of Morocco’s best natural landscapes. Indulge in local Berber cuisine as you pass through the Todra Gorge, the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs, Aït Benhaddou, the High Atlas Mountains, Toubkal National Park and the village of Aroumd. In the village, head to a simple mountain gîte (Berber guesthouse) and tuck in to a tasty local dinner. If the cuisine is what’s kept you moving through the mountains, opt for a tagine cooking class and take Moroccan food into your own hands. (3B, D)

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DAYS 11-15 High Atlas Mountains / Essaouira / Marrakech Head to the Atlantic beaches of Essaouira and fill two days with free time. Known as the windy city of Morocco, life is simple here as you stroll the old Portuguese port and medina before eating local seafood. The last few days of your Moroccan adventure are spent in Marrakech. Get your bearings in the medina on a guided tour. Djemaa el-Fna Square is the heart of the city where local musicians and street performers gather. Wind down with a free day before departing at any time on Day 15. (5B)

Tangier Chefchaouen

Fes

Tour Code: GADCMH

Volubilis

Casablanca M O RO CCO

Marrakech Essaouira

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INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (13 nts), multi-share gîte (1 nt)

14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Air con van, camel

Todra Gorge

Aït High Benhaddou Atlas Mountains

Merzouga

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TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRAKECH

DURATION 11 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides

E PA GE 10

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Todra Gorge, camel ride in the desert, dinner at Berber camp, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah visit, hike in the Atlas Mountains, meal in mountain gîte, Paradise Valley, surf lesson in Taghazout, sunset beach bonfire, Essaouira orientation walk

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City Name City Name

DAYS 1-3 Marrakech / Merzouga

DAYS 7-8 Marrakech / Agadir

Arrive into Marrakech and prep for a night on the town. It’s off to Todra Gorge on Day 2 where rugged cliff-sided canyons stretch on for miles. Swap the mountains for desert as you ride a camel into the dunes and watch a scenic sunset before sleeping at a Berber camp. (2B, D)

After a day of exploring the charms of Marrakech, have a night out with your group. Spend Day 8 soaking in rock pools and discovering cascading waterfalls in Paradise Valley. Opt for a guided hike, or explore the village of Izourki Oufella, a region famous for its refined honey and argan oil, before continuing on to Agadir. (2B, D)

DAYS 4-6 Aït Benhaddou / Aroumd It’s time to leave the desert (sob) and enter the famous mud-brick kasbah of Aït Benhaddou where you’ll feel like you’re in a Game of Thrones episode. Traverse the Atlas Mountains, the village of Aroumd and Mt. Toubkal before feasting on a home cooked dinner in a mountain gîte. Walk to the small village of Imlil on Day 6 to catch your transfer to Marrakech. (3B, D)

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DAYS 9-11 Agadir / Essaouira / Marrakech

Essaouira

Catch sick waves with a morning surf sesh, then it’s off to Essaouira, known for its royal blue wooden boats. An orientation walk will give you an idea of how to use your freedom on Day 10. It’s home time on Day 11 as you finish the adventure in Marrakech. (3B, L, D)

Marrakech

Merzouga Todra Gorge

Aït Benhaddou Agadir Aroumd

Tour Code: GADCKM

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INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (6 nts), multi-share tented desert camp (1 nt), multi-share mountain gîte (1 nt), surf house (2 nts)

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Air con van, public bus

MOROCCO: MARKETS & MOUNTAINS PRICE FR £679

DURATION 13 DAYS

ROUTE CASABLANCA - MARRAKECH

Moroccan Desert Adventure: River Canyons & Camels 7 days (GADCKK)

Fr £449

TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-39s GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Orientation walks in Chefchaouen & Tinghir, Rif Valley Mountain & Atlas Mountains hike, camel ride, traditional dinner, drum show, Aït Benhaddou Kasbah tour

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DAYS 1-5 Casablanca / Chefchaouen / Fes

DAYS 9-10 Merzouga / Aït Benhaddou

Rock up to Casablanca any time and stop by Morocco’s capital of Rabat en route to Chefchaouen. You’ve got a couple of days to get lost in winding blue passageways and take your fill of photos. You have two free days in Fes, home to the world’s oldest medieval medina. Local life doesn’t seem to have changed much in a century. To see what we mean, visit a Berber pharmacy or absorb all the colours in the rippling local tanneries. (4B)

As you sit on your new camel friend on top of a sand dune, watch the sun set and the stars appear. Venture City Name towards the famous fortified city of Aït Benhaddou on City Name Day 10, which overlooks the Ouarzazate River before heading on to the Atlas Mountains the next day. (2B, D)

DAYS 6-8 Fes / Marrakech Head to Marrakech and spend two days exploring the lively Djemaa el-Fna Square and the world-famous souks. Another side of the city will reveal itself as you join your CEO for a night on the town. Rest well though as you head to the canyons of Todra Gorge on Day 8. (3B)

DAYS 11-13 Aroumd / Marrakech The Berber village of Aroumd is where you start up the 4,167-metre Mt. Toubkal. Not to worry though as a kind donkey will carry your bags. Just try not to choke on your home cooked meal while taking in the views at the top. Descend to Imlil village on Day 12 before heading back to Marrakech to prep for your flight home. (3B, D)

Tour Code: GADCMX

Chefchaouen Fes

Rabat

Casablanca Marrakech Aroumd

Todra Gorge

Aït Benhaddou

Merzouga

M O RO CCO

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12 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Air con van, camel

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MOROCCO EXPRESS PRICE (PLUS LOCAL PAYMENT) FR £449

AGE GROUP: Min 18 GROUP LEADER: Tour Leader/Driver

DURATION 5 DAYS

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRAKECH

GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Min 2

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAY 1 Marrakech

DAY 3 Marrakech

Check in to your hotel in Marrakech this afternoon and chill out by the hotel pool or venture out to the colourful medinas. Make sure you’re back in time for your welcome meeting and dinner in the evening where you’ll meet the rest of your group. (D)

Leave the desert and head back west to Marrakech. It will take you weeks to get all the sand out of your hair, so just embrace it or opt for a traditional hammam in Marrakech. Continue exploring the city’s attractions at your own pace this evening and aim to finish up in the city’s main square, Djemaa el-Fna. (B)

DAY 2 High Atlas Mountains / Berber Camp A scenic drive winds though the lush landscape of the High Atlas Mountains, often called the gateway to the Sahara. On arrival to the desert town of Zagora, swap your vehicle for a camel and head into the Sahara Desert for a night at a traditional Berber camp. Sample local food, dance to traditional music and spend an amazing night under the Saharan stars. (B, D)

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DAY 4-5 Essaouira / Marrakech Step in to the colourful 15th-century fishing town of Essaouira, which ‘Game of Thrones’ fans should recognise as the fictional city of ‘Astapor’. Enjoy a free afternoon here to surf or wander along the city walls. Head back to Marrakech on Day 5. (2B)

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4 breakfasts, 2 dinners

4WD Land Cruiser or minivan, arrival airport transfer (Day 1)

MOROCCO HIGHLIGHTS DURATION 9 DAYS

M O RO CCO

Marrakech Essaouira

Sahara Desert

Tour Code: BU

3-4* hotels (3 nts), Berber camp (1 nt). Single upgrades available

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL PAYMENT) FR £749

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AGE GROUP: Min 18 GROUP LEADER: Tour Leader/Driver

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRAKECH

GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Min 2 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided tours of Rabat, Fes, Volubilis & Aït Benhaddou, Sahara camel trek NOTE: An 8-day itinerary is also available

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES

DAYS 1-2 Marrakech / Casablanca

DAY 5-6 Sahara Desert / Todra Gorge

Meet your group in Marrakech on Day 1, then make for Casablanca the next morning. Ideally, get the here’slooking-at-you-kids out of your system before your guided tour, and spend the rest of your day at leisure with an optional visit to Hassan II Mosque. (B, 2D)

Travel south towards the red sands of the Sahara Desert. Meet your humped steeds in Merzouga and journey into the desert towards your Berber camp, opting toCity trek over Name the dunes by camel. Sure, it’s a bit of a... bumpy ride, but Name City you’re in Morocco! After a night of traditional music, food and drink, walk if off among the rocks of Todra Gorge, also known as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. (2B, 2D)

DAYS 3-4 Rabat / Meknes / Volubilis / Fes It’s no blinks allowed on Day 3, with four cities to get through. First up, Morocco’s capital Rabat and the Old Town’s Kasbah of the Udayas. Then it’s on to Meknes, often referred to as the Versailles of Morocco. Explore the medina and admire the ornate mosaics on the city gates. Volubilis’ Roman ruins calls for another guided tour before you land in Fes, where you’ll enjoy a full day on Day 4, including the UNESCO-listed medina. (2B)

DAYS 7-9 Aït Benhaddou / Marrakech With a stop in film-buff heaven Ouarzazate en route (and an optional tour of the film studios if you’re feeling it), travel to the kasbahs of Aït Benhaddou for a night before making your final approach back to Marrakech. (3B, 2D)

Tour Code: BU

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

8 breakfasts, 6 dinners

4WD or minivan,camel, arrival airport transfer (Day 1)

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Rabat Casablanca

Volubilis

Fes

Meknes

Todra Gorge

Marrakech Aït Benhaddou

3-4* hotels (7 nts), Berber camp (1 nt). Single upgrade available

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Visit to Marrakech & Essaouira, scenic drive through High Atlas Mountains, camel ride through the Sahara Desert, Berber camp stay

MOROCCO ENCOMPASSED SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES

DURATION 15 DAYS

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRAKECH

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

PRICE (PLUS LOCAL PAYMENT) FR £929

NEED TO KNOWS AGE GROUP: Min 18 GROUP LEADER: Tour Leader/Driver

ROMAN VOLUBILIS

ESSAOUIRA’S BEACHES

TRADITIONAL TAGINE

This ruined city is the best example of Roman life in North Africa.

Surfs up! This port city is known for a lot of things, especially its blue fishing boats and powerful winds.

Get your fill of spices from this famous west Moroccan staple.

DAYS 1-4 Marrakech / Casablanca / Meknes / Chefchaouen Touch down in Marrakech where a hotel transfer will whisk you away to your hotel to get acquainted with your tour leader and fellow travellers. Head to Casablanca the next morning where a guide will make sure you see all landmarks as well as have the option to enter Hassan II Mosque. This impressive feat of architecture has a retractable roof, the tallest minaret in the world and a promontory that allows worshippers to pray over the sea. It’s on to the old town Kasbahs of Rabat, the nation’s capital, and then the Imperial City of Meknes the following day. Zoom off on Day 4 to the blue city of Chefchaouen - a haven of peace and tranquillity high up in the mountains. There’ll be time for a tour of the UNESCO-listed Volubilis ruins en route. (3B, D)

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GROUP SIZE: Avg 16, Min 2

Approx. USD $70

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES • Guided tours of Chefchaouen, Fes, Volubilis, Aït Benhaddou & Rabat • Berber camp stay • Sahara camel trek

DAYS 5-8 Fes / Midelt / Sahara Desert Spend a free morning in Chefchaouen and travel on to the ancient city of Fes in the afternoon, the largest medieval city in the world! Soak up the atmosphere in the aromatic medina and keep an eye out for couscous, the national dish of Morocco. The mountains appear as you head to the Middle Atlas Mountains, which are more of an alpine climate with cedar forest. On Day 8, journey to Merzouga and your Berber desert camp with the opportunity to trek over the dunes by camel. (4B, L, 2D)

SAHARA DESERT

DAYS 9-12 Todra Gorge / Aït Benhaddou / Essaouira Move on to the imposing Todra Gorge, often referred to as Morocco’s Grand Canyon. Overnight here, then hit the Name road towards the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, first stopping at Ouarzazate for an optional tour of the filmCity studios which boast a roster of impressive projects including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘Gladiator’. Nearby Aït Benhaddou City Name is just as much of a starlet. After a guided tour, set your sights on the fortified beach town of Essaouira. If you’re having deja vu, it’s probably because this city was the film set for ‘Astapor’ in ‘Game of Thrones’. Wander the fragrant alleyways of the medina or sip a mint tea at sunset along the beach. (4B, L, 2D)

DAYS 13-15 Essaouira / Marrakech

S PA I N

Chefchaouen M O RO CCO

Finish your trip with a bang in Marrakech. Find your bearings on an optional guided tour, then choose to explore its winding medinas on your own. Follow your nose to the nearest souk or tasty Moroccan tagine. If you want to get all the desert sand off, a soak in a traditional hammam can help with that. Depart on Day 15. (3B)

Tour Code: BU

Rabat Casablanca

ACCOMMODATION

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TRANSPORT

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners

4WD or minivan, camel, arrival airport transfer included

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Marrakech Essaouira

3-4* hotels (13 nts), Berber camp (1 nt). Single upgrades available

Volubilis

Todra Gorge

Ouarzazate Aït Benhaddou

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Sahara Desert

IMPERIAL CITIES PRICE FR £511

AGE GROUP: Any age GROUP LEADER: Local multilingual tour leader

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRACKECH

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP SIZE: Max 45, Avg 15

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ESCORTED ADVENTURE MY OWN ROOM: Fr £146

DAYS 1-2 Marrakech

DAYS 5-6 Rabat / Meknes / Fes

Upon arrival, you’re taken to your hotel and can settle in for the night. Get back to nature at the Majorelle and Menara Gardens, an oasis smack dab in the middle of Marrakech. Next up is the Palmerie area on the outskirts of the city where over a 100,000 fruit trees are planted. (B, 2D)

Step back in time, and then even further back in time, by exploring Rabat, Meknes and Volubilis. The city of Rabat is the capital of Morocco and home to the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower Mosque. Get to know the local Berber culture in Meknes, the garden-centric old walled capital of Morocco. Complete your time warp by catching a glimpse of North Africa under Roman rule in the ancient city of Volubilis. Finish in Fes to see the vibrant tanneries and souks. (2B, 2D)

DAYS 3-4 Marrakech / Casablanca Get more of Marrakech at the Koutoubia Mosque and the Bahia Palace where some serious Arabic craftsmanship is at work. After lunch, spend the rest of the afternoon wandering the souks of the Old Town. Ride over to Casablanca and go sightseeing with a guide. Here’s looking at you, medina. (2B, L, D)

Rabat Casablanca

Volubilis

Fes

Meknes

DAYS 7-8 Beni Mellal / Marrakech See the Atlas Mountains from Beni Mellal before finishing up in Marrakech. (2B, D)

Tour Code: RAKIMC

Beni Mellal

Marrakech

M O RO CCO

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

3* hotels (7 nts) (upgrades available)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners

Air con minibus, coach

MOROCCO DESERT SAFARI PRICE FR £565

DURATION 8 DAYS

INDI tailor make this trip Tailor this itinerary to your own budget. Ask your Travel Expert about our INDI tailor made trips.

AGE GROUP: Any age

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRAKECH

GROUP LEADER: Multilingual leader, specialist local English-speaking guides GROUP SIZE: Max 26, Avg 15 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided tours of Marrakech, Berber desert camp, entry to all monuments as per itinerary, airport transfers

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ESCORTED ADVENTURE MY OWN ROOM: Fr £151

DAYS 1-3 Marrakech

DAYS 5-6 Todra Gorge / Erg Chebbi / Zagora

Arrive in Marrakech and get started on Day 2 with the Majorelle Gardens, which took a French painter 40 years to create. Head to Menara Gardens and Palmerie to take in the scent of over 100,000 fruit and date trees. Hit the busier parts of the city as you enter the Koutoubia Mosque and the Bahia Palace. After lunch, browse the souks for your next lounge centre piece. (2B, L, 2D)

Travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs on your way to the Sahara Desert. Passing the Dades Canyon en route, time may also allow for an optional hike in the Todra Gorge. Wake up on Day 6 at your Berber camp close to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, and climb up one of them to catch the sunrise. Opt for a camel ride in the desert then continue towards the remote town of Zagora. (2B, 2D)

DAY 4 Marrakech / Aït Benhaddou

DAYS 7-8 Atlas Mountains / Marrakech

This next leg of the journey gets a bit wild as you take a 4WD over the Atlas Mountains and across the Tizi n’Tichka Pass down to the desert at Ouarzazate, or the ‘place of no noise’. After lunch, explore the Kasbah of Taourit and the Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, where numerous movies like ‘Star Wars’ were filmed. (B, D)

Follow the Draa Valley before crossing the Atlas Mountains again as you travel back to Marrakech. Tonight, take the opportunity to get one final taste of Moroccan life at Djemaa el-Fna Square. (2B, D)

Tour Code: RAKMDS

M O RO CCO

Marrakech

Boumalne Todra Dades Gorge

Tizi n’Tichka Aït Benhaddou Ouarzazate

Erfoud

Rissani Alnif

Merzouga

Zagora

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ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

3* hotels (6 nts), desert camp (1 nts)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners

Air con minibus, 4WD land cruiser

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided tours of Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes & Fes, entry to all monuments as per itinerary, airport transfers

CLIMB MT. TOUBKAL PRICE FR £399

TRIP STYLE: Active AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE MARRAKECH - MARRAKECH

DURATION 7 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Certified mountain guide as Chief Experience Officer (CEO)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Atlas Mountains trek with qualified mountain guide (5 days)

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LES APP

, LY

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DAY 1 Marrakech

DAYS 3-4 Aroumd / Jebel Toubkal

Arrive into Marrakech at any time and warm up your legs by wandering through this labyrinthine city. Grab a mint tea on a riad’s rooftop or peruse the city’s sizzling souks. After meeting the rest of your group in the evening, be sure to get plenty of rest.

Lace up your boots for a full day of walking up the northern slopes and onto the 2,930-metre high Tizi n’Tizikert Pass. The sweeping views of Tazghart Pass and the 3,800-metre high peak of Taddat are dizzying, but you’re not done yet. On Day 4, ascend the Mizane Valley, passing the shrine of Sidi Chamharouch before arriving at the Mt. Toubkal Base Camp. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAY 2 Imi Oughlad / Tizi Oussem An early departure has you making your way into the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Meet your mules and muleteers (they’re for your bags, not for you) in Imi Oughlad and get ready for your trek to the 2,000-metre high Tizi n’Tacht Pass. The Azzadene Valley is on your way down to the village of Tizi Oussem where you settle down for the night in a simple mountain hut, locally known as a gîte. (B, L, D)

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M O RO CCO

DAYS 5-7 Aroumd / Marrakech Get to the summit of Mt. Toubkal which, at 4,167 metres, is the highest mountain in Northern Africa. Peak around the area before retracing your steps back to Imlil and say goodbye to the muleteers. Return to Marrakech. (3B, L, D)

Tour Code: GADCCT

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (2 nts), mountain gîtes (3 nts), 2-person tent camping (1 nt)

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Air con van

MOROCCO: SAHARA & BEYOND PRICE FR £2,049

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ELIGIB

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

GROUP SIZE: Max 14, Avg 10

DURATION 15 DAYS

Marrakech Imi Oughlad Aroumd / Jebel Toubkal Mt Toubkal

TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE CASABLANCA - MARRAKECH

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer

(CEO), local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 12, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided tours of Volubilis, Fes medina, Djemaa el-Fna Square & Marrakech, orientation tour of Zagora, visits to Aït Benhaddou, Tafraoute, Taroudant, Menara Gardens & Jardin Majorelle, 4WD Sahara excursion, medina Islamic calligraphy class, Moroccan foodie experience, G for Good Meknes community lunch - WE LOVE -

DEPARTS: Thursdays & Sundays MY OWN ROOM: Fr £709

DAYS 1-4 Casablanca / Fes

DAYS 9-11 Zagora / Taroudant / Tafraout

Arrive in Casablanca. Take a guided tour of the city of Meknes the next day. Continue on to the ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. After, it’s off to Fes. Enjoy a G Adventures-supported tagine lunch that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. In the evening, meet an expert in Islamic calligraphy for a demonstration. (3B, L, D)

Head towards the Anti-Atlas region to Tazenakht and Taliouine. Continue to Taroudant for the night. On Day Name City 10, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Enter the City Anti-Atlas region and visit Aït Mansour Gorge and theName Painted Rocks. After lunch, take a hike through the Chapeau du Napoleon before continuing to Tarafoute for the evening. (3B, L)

DAYS 5-8 Marrakech / Aït Benhaddou

DAYS 12-15 Essaouira / Marrakech

Take a tour of Marrakech, including the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs. After a cooking class, travel to Aït Benhaddou. On Day 7, travel through the Draa Valley to Zagora and venture into the desert by 4WD. Continue off-road to the great dunes of Erg Chigaga to your desert camp. (4B, 2L, 2D)

Travel to Essaouira and enjoy a day in the city. Opt to take a stroll on the beach or a surfing lesson. Return to Marrakech and visit the Menara Gardens and the Jardin Majorelle. On Day 15, depart at any time. (4B, L, D)

Tour Code: GADCBNG

Meknes/ Volubilis

Casablanca M O RO CCO

Marrakech Essaouira

Aït Benhaddou

Taroudant

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (13 nts), desert camp (1 nt)

14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Air con minivan, 4WD

Tafraout

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Zagora

Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp A LG E R I A

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Marrakech

& BEYOND WHAT’S A

RIAD? Riads are traditional Moroccan houses, usually built around a serene inner courtyard. Once reserved for the wealthiest people in society, they now function as boutique bed and breakfasts for just about anyone who wants to experience the most authentic side of Moroccan hospitality. The tiles alone will fill your Instagram feed.

Basic Layout The courtyard is a riad’s main focus, so all the rooms open up to the inside rather than out, making it an oasis of calm no matter how busy it gets outside. Due to the centre’s open ceiling, there’s still plenty of natural light.

HOTEL MARRAKECH HOUSE LOCATION: A 15-minute drive from the

medina, off the beaten path. WHY STAY HERE: This one’s great if

you’re looking for a riad on the simpler side. There’s a pool in the courtyard, the rooms are comfortable and it’s in a really convenient spot.

RIAD KECHMARA LOCATION: A great spot, less than half a

kilometre from the Souk of the Medina. WHY STAY HERE: An intimate riad right

in the heart of Marrakech - an oasis among the madness! Service here is very on point, and a great example of rightly renowned Moroccan hospitality.

Food Lavish spreads that will make up some of your trip’s most memorable meals. All fresh, all local, and accommodating to even the fussiest eater. But who doesn’t like couscous?!

Service Due to their pocket-sized nature, riad hospitality is highly personable and welcoming.

£38

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RIAD LE MAROCAIN

Room set-up A riad will only have a handful of rooms with each one decorated with its own character. Think tiled sinks, rich colours and intricate artwork.

£14

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LOCATION: Just a 25-minute walk from

the medina and the Palais Royal. WHY STAY HERE: Aside from having one

of the prettiest courtyards in Marrakech, Riad le Marocain also has in-room breakfast options and plenty of spaces to relax and unwind from the world.

£19

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RIAD AL JAZIRA LOCATION: In the medina, a short walk

away from the souks and Djemaa el Fna. WHY STAY HERE: This riad feels like an

upgrade, with modern chic and traditional carvings living side by side. The pool is lovely as is the view from the rooftop terrace. Pretty much an oasis. RAKRAJ

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ROCK SOLID

LE CASPIEN,

£37 £22

MARRAKECH INCLUDES BREAKFAST

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROCK SOLID

MOROCCAN HOUSE, CASABLANCA

£43 £26

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ROCK SOLID

TANGARO AUBERGE, ESSAOUIRA

ROOM ONLY

£67 £34

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TWIN/ DOUBLE

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LOCATION: In the modern part of the city,

LOCATION: Walking distance to the Old

LOCATION: Around 2.5km from Essaouira

just over two kilometres from the medina.

Town and right by Casa Port train station.

Beach and Essaouira Fishing Port.

VIBE: With double glazed windows and

VIBE: Wonderful traditional style riad hotel

VIBE: With just 19 rustic rooms, this

only 38 rooms, this hotel is a quiet escape.

with fantasy decor and plenty of kitsch.

tranquil hotel is perfect for relaxing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Outdoor

room safe • Flatscreen TV • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant

• Satellite TV • Minibar • Restaurant • Hammam • 24-hour reception

pool • Bar • Restaurant • Spa • Hammam • Yoga classes (at extra cost) • Golf nearby

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ZAGORA DESERT CAMP

£333

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FLAVOURS OF MARRAKECH 10 TASTINGS FOOD TOUR

2 DAYS

Fancy a taste of the nomadic life? From Marrakech, cross the High Atlas Mountains to the town of Ouarzazate, and continue through to Zagora, known as the doors of the desert. Camel ride over dunes, arriving at your Bedouin camp for a star-lit dinner. Wake to a desert sunrise and traditional breakfast before returning to the Red City.

£50

HALF DAY

It’s a sensory overload on this private food tour of Marrakech, starting in Mellah’s market. Sample sweet pastries, succulent olives, fresh juices and three types of salad in a rooftop Moroccan café. Explore the town’s winding souks and listen to the stories of your local guide while sipping on mint tea in a riad.

RAKZDC

TOUBKAL & THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS TREK

ATLAS MOUNTAINS DAY TRIP OURIKA & BERBER VILLAGES

£85

FULL DAY

Drive through Ourika Valley, take in the striking rock colours and stop at a local pottery artisan before a short hike in the Berber village of Setti Fatma, with its charming waterfalls. After a hearty lunch it’s off to Oukaimeden Valley to chat about traditions and culture with your guide and a local family over tea and tasty cookies.

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£312

2-5 DAYS

MARRAKECH CITY & DESERT ADVENTURE

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Blow off the dust of Marrakech as you head to the High Atlas Mountains with just one thing in mind: reaching the summit of Mt. Toubkal 3,800 metres above sea level. With round trip transfers from the city included, this two to five-day trek takes you to a completely different landscape of orchards, mountain lodges and fresh streams. INCLUSIONS

RAKATM

£490

5 DAYS

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Think fortune-tellers, carpet sellers and acrobats! Visit Marrakech’s Bahia Palace, Saadian tombs and explore the souks before crossing the Atlas Mountains and gearing up for a camel ride and sand dune hike in the Zagora Desert. There’s also a stop at Aït Benhaddou, used as a backdrop in ‘Game of Thrones’. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily (May-Oct) Accommodation: Dorm in mountain lodge Meals: 1+ breakfasts, 2+ lunches, 1+dinners (full board) Includes: Trekking guide, cook and muleteers, all transport Tour Code: RAKTT2

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Departs: Daily Accommodation: 3* hotel (3 nts), tented desert camp (1 nt) Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 dinner Transport: 4WD Includes: Marrakech tour, camel ride Tour Code: RAKMDA

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Wetsurf Morocco Get your wellness on in Agadir, southern Morocco, with a Wetsurf Morocco retreat. With a surf pad just five minutes from the beach, the surf yoga option also includes one yoga session per day, six days of surfing, a Moroccan cooking class and a wellness massage or hammam. Not quite your thing? Choose from one of these alternatives:

8 DAY S , F R £426

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SU RF YO G A RE T RE AT

INCLUDED MEALS Vegetarian/vegan breakfast buffet, snack and tea bar

SURF & HIKE

On top of your surf villa accommodation, get a four or five-day surf course, two hikes in the Antiatlas and the High Atlas, plus a private city tour of Taroudant.

TRANSPORT Return transfers from Agadir Airport

SURFING

Get access to the best surf spots for a week, with six days of beginner or intermediate lessons with an instructor. SUP

SUP boards are not just for quiet lakes! Learn how to take one to the waves with a qualified instructor.

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PARADIS PLAGE SURF YOGA & SPA RESORT

£129 SINGLE

£71 TWIN/ DOUBLE

A-LIST

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: A serene seaside location with its very own private sandy beach. Close to

Paradise Valley, Taghazout Beach and Imessouane Beach. VIBE: This eco resort is dead set on getting you to relax and loosen up on your Moroccan

stay. And how does it do that? With a holistic approach to wellness: think yoga sessions, spa treatments, organic food and one of Morocco’s best surf spots. HIGHLIGHTS: Suites, villas and bungalows • Air con • Flatscreen TV • Minibar • Private

beach • Heated outdoor pool • 2 bars • 4 restaurants (organic) • Zen garden • Eco spa • Surf, yoga and spa programmes • Outdoor cinema • Bonfire • Gym • Laundry • 24-hour reception • Free shuttle to and from Agadir City twice a day

SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE, ASK YOUR TRAVEL EXPERT FOR DETAILS

AGAPPR

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THE DEAD SEA

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THE ROSE CITY OF PETRA

So salty that not even fish can live here (dead sea, get it?) and the lowest point on earth, welcome to the best floating spot ever.

Madaba’s Mosaic Map of the Holy Land is not only the world’s oldest, but the prettiest also. Find it at St. George’s Church in the Jordanian city of Madaba.

There’s no humming or hawing about it, hummus is everywhere here. This beloved chickpea dip was born in Israel and reigns supreme.

Lost to the Western World for hundreds of years, the abandoned city of Petra is an ancient wonder carved into vibrant red, white and pink sandstone cliffs.

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TRIP STYLE: 18-to-Thirtysomethings AGE GROUP: Exclusively for18-39s

ROUTE JERUSALEM - TEL AVIV

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in Israel and Jordan, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 15, Avg 12

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DAYS 1-2 Jerusalem

DAYS 5-6 Wadi Rum / Tel Aviv

Start in Jerusalem, and roam the souks in a haze of coffee and incense aromas. Enjoy a guided walk through the Old City, and stop along Via Dolorosa to see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall. Spend your afternoon browsing trinkets and food stalls at the markets with an optional guided tour. (B)

Time to venture to the red-pink wilderness of Wadi Rum by 4WD before enjoying a traditional dinner and overnight stay at a Bedouin desert camp. It’s back to Israel on Day 6 where you’ll stop to frolic and float in the Dead Sea. Continue on to lively Tel Aviv, known as the city that never sleeps. (2B, D)

DAYS 3-4 Jerusalem / Wadi Musa

DAYS 7-8 Tel Aviv

Cross borders into Jordan on Day 3 and visit the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash. The ceremonial gates are an awe-inspiring start, and its former temples are a mecca for archaeology lovers. After an optional lunch at the G for Good Numeria Café, head on to Wadi Musa and opt to soak in a Turkish bath, then set off for a tour of Petra with free time to explore. (2B)

Spend Day 7 exploring this exciting city. Chill out on the beach, stroll down the Rothschild Boulevard - littered with quaint cafés - head to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art for local and contemporary pieces, or swim in the Olympic-sized Gordon Pool. Day 8 marks the last day of your trip. (2B)

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Jerash

Tel Aviv

Jerusalem Dead Sea

Tour Code: GADOJO

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Wadi Musa / Petra

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Twin-share simple hotels (6 nts), basic desert camp (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Minivan, bus, 4WD

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ISRAEL & JORDAN UNCOVERED PRICE FR £1,875

DURATION 11 DAYS

TRIP STYLE: In-Depth Explorer AGE GROUP: Exclusively for 18-35s

ROUTE JERUSALEM - TEL AVIV

GROUP LEADER: Trip Manager, local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 30 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided tour of Petra, Jerusalem & Amman, Wadi Rum 4WD trip, Contiki Cares visit to Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative

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DAYS 1-4 Jerusalem

DAYS 6-8 Petra / Eilat

From the second you step foot in the spiritual melting pot of Jerusalem, you’ll leave very few stones unturned. Day 1, hike the Mount of Olives - a religious centre for Christianity, Islam and Judaism and one of the best vantage points for city views. See the key sights on Day 2, including the Jewish Quarter, the Arab Market and Mt. Zion, followed by the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre on Day 3. (3B, D)

Enter the Rose City of Petra where you’ll visit the Pharaoh’s Castle, Triumphal Arch and Monastery. Travel back to Israel through Wadi Rum by 4WD and make for the coastal resort of Eilat. With the water of the Red Sea at your toes, it’s all about R&R. (3B, 2D)

DAY 5 Amman Cross the border into Jordan on Day 5, where you’ll see the Greco-Roman city of Jerash and visit the Contiki Cares-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Cooperative Society. Later in the afternoon, continue to the capital, Amman. (B, L)

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DAYS 9-11 Tel Aviv Swap the ancient for the sprightly as you take a quick flight to Tel Aviv, your last stop. See how different the city is to Jerusalem (just an hour away) on a full-day tour, and experience its beaches, parks, museums, eclectic cuisine and fab nightlife. But there’s history here too, so you’ll easily fill your last three days. (3B)

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Jerusalem

Jerash

Tel Aviv

Amman Dead Sea

Tour Code: COCEBBIJ

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Petra

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Hotels (10 nts)

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Air con coach, plane

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Wadi Rum

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Petra day pass and tour, Old Jerusalem guided tour, Wadi Rum jeep excursion, Dead Sea visit with swim, Numeria Community Cafe visit

HIGHLIGHTS OF JORDAN PRICE FR £879

TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ROUTE AMMAN - AMMAN

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides

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INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Dead Sea visit, Petra guided tour, Mt Nebo visit, Wadi Rum 4WD excursion, Red Sea stay, Jerash guided tour

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DAYS 1-2 Amman / Jerash / Dead Sea

DAYS 5 Wadi Rum / Deseih Desert

Meet in Jordan’s cultural capital Amman before setting off for the ancient Roman town of Jerash, where you’ll pay a visit the famous Dead Sea. Pamper every fibre of your body and soul in these beautiful saline waters. (B)

Choose to spend the morning in Little Petra before a 4WD excursion of Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. Traverse stretching red sands en route to your Bedouin camp where you’ll learn about local customs and tuck into a traditional dinner. (B, D)

DAYS 3-4 Amman / Karak / Petra Kick off with a guided visit to the ornate Madaba mosaics. Take in expansive views from the summit of Mt. Nebo - where it is said Moses saw the Promised Land before he died - and explore the crusader castle at Karak before heading to Wadi Musa for the evening. On Day 4, spend a full day exploring the Middle East’s most magnificent architectural masterpiece, the Rose City of Petra. Opt to spend the evening relaxing in a Turkish bath or visiting Petra by night. (2B)

DAYS 6-8 Wadi Rum / Aqaba / Amman Journey to the Red Sea resort of Aqaba for beaching, dining on fresh fish and an optional snorkel in the warm, crystal-clear waters. Head back to Amman on Day 7 and enjoy lunch at the Numeira Environmental Café, a community initiative supported by G for Good, encouraging sustainable tourism. The tour ends the following day. (3B, L)

Tour Code: GADWHJ

DEPARTS: 6-12 departures per month (JanFeb, Jun-Aug, Nov-Dec), 13-16 departures per month (Mar-Apr, Sep, Jan21-Mar21), 17-19 departures per month (May, Oct) MY OWN ROOM: Fr £289

Jerash

Amman

Dead Sea Karak

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Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba

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Hotels (6 nts), desert camp (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Private van, 4WD

JORDAN MULTISPORT PRICE FR £1,099

Jordan & Israel Adventure 15 days (GADJNT)

Fr £2,299

TRIP STYLE: Active AGE GROUP: Min 12

DURATION 8 DAYS

ROUTE AMMAN - AMMAN

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides GROUP SIZE: 15, Avg 10 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Petra guided tour and Little Petra visit, Dead Sea visit, trekking Ajloun Reserve and Dana Nature Reserve, Wadi Rum 4WD excursion, Wadi Mujib canyoning, Numeria community bike tour and lunch

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DAYS 1-3 Amman / Ajloun / Wadi Mujib / Dead Sea

DAY 5 Petra

Called Philadelphia until the 6th century, capital Amman is where it all begins. After meeting your group on Day 1, head north the following morning to the Ajloun Nature Reserve for a half day of hill trekking. The next day, hike, abseil and climb through Wadi Mujib on a canyoning trip before transferring to the famed Dead Sea for some salty floating. (2B, L, 2D)

DAY 4 Dana Biosphere Reserve / Petra Hike through the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan’s largest nature reserve. Spy animals such as the caracal (wild cat) and the rare Nubian ibex (a desert goat with giant horns), then transfer to Petra in the evening and opt to experience magical Petra lit by candles. (B)

Wind through gorges and canyons from Little Petra to reach Petra, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of this UNESCO-listed slice of compelling ancient history. Your first glimpse of the rose-hued rock city will come after walking through the dramatic Siq gorge, which leads to the famous Treasury building. (B)

DAYS 6-8 Petra / Wadi Rum / Amman Spend the morning in Petra at your own leisure before heading to Wadi Rum, in the heart of Jordan’s desert landscape. Camp in the Deisah desert where you’ll have a traditional meal and spend a night under the stars. On Day 7, join a G for Good community bike ride before heading back to Amman. (3B, L, D)

Tour Code: GADJJA

Ajloun

Dead Sea

Amman

Dana Biosphere Reserve Petra

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Hot-air balloon ride over Wadi Rum Half day Fr £145

JORDAN DISCOVERY PRICE FR £486

AGE GROUP: Any age GROUP LEADER: English-speaking guide

ROUTE AMMAN - AMMAN

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP SIZE: Max 46 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry fees as per itinerary, 4WD tour of Wadi Rum

DAYS 1-2 Amman / Pella / Um Qais

DAY 5 Madaba / Mount Nebo / Kerak

In the thick of treasured ancient sites and landmarks, Jordan’s capital Amman is actually delightfully modern. Meet here on Day 1 and spend the next day using this lively city as your base to see Jordan’s Desert Castles - amazing examples of Islamic art and architecture followed by a tour of the ‘white city’ Amman. (B)

Take to the Kings Highway - an ancient road mentioned in the Bible - and stop at ‘The City of Mosaics’ Madaba to see the famous 6th-century Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land. Take in grand views on Mt. Nebo, then aim for Karak to see the magnificent Crusader Castle before overnighting at Petra. (B)

DAYS 3-4 Pella / Jerash / Dead Sea

DAYS 6-8 Petra / Wadi Rum / Amman

Pella is an archaeologist’s utopia, rich in antiquities and dotted with excavated ruins. Explore this ancient town on Day 3, then head for Jerash and its remarkably preserved Roman ruins the next day. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated, uncover what once was a great Roman city. Later, find yourself floating upon the picturesque Dead Sea. (2B)

Undoubtedly Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure, be awe-inspired by the Rose Red City of Petra. Enjoy a walk or horse ride and take in its beauty, then spend Day 7 winding your way through Little Petra and the echoing desert, Wadi Rum. Say your goodbyes on Day 8. (3B)

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Mount Nebo Dead Sea

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Karak Petra

Tour Code: AMMDI8

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3* hotels (7 nts). 4* and 5* upgrades available

7 breakfasts

All transport as per itinerary, arrival transfer

EXPLORE JORDAN PRICE FR £1,349

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TRIP STYLE: National Geographic Journeys AGE GROUP: Min 12

DURATION 8 DAYS

ROUTE AMMAN - AMMAN

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Avg 12 INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Petra guided tour and archaeologist talk, Wadi Rum 4WD jeep excursion and night walk, Mount Nebo visit, guided visit to Bethany, guided tour of Madaba mosaics, Beit Khayrat Souf women-run cafe, Numeria Community Cafe lunch, Women’s Cooking Class and lunch DEPARTS: Selected Sun (Jan-Aug), selected Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Sat & Sun (Sep-Mar21) MY OWN ROOM: Fr £679

DAYS 1-2 Amman

DAYS 5-6 Petra / Wadi Rum / Dead Sea

Arrive at Amman any time and the next day, explore Jerash, one of the largest and most well-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy. Visit a G for Good café for lunch, then return to Amman to visit the National Museum and archaeological site of the Citadel. (B, L)

Enter the heart of Jordan’s desertscape, Wadi Rum, and hop on a 4WD excursion into the desert. Tuck into a Bedouin feast and admire the sparkling night sky with a local guide. Day 6, opt for a camel trek and later, visit a G for Good café in a stunning green farming area surrounded by the desert. Head to the Dead Sea to swim and bathe in the natural sea salts to purify those pores. (2B, 2L, 2D)

DAYS 3-4 Amman / Wadi Musa Visit Madaba, famous for its mosaics and churches. Admire stunning views at Mt. Nebo and take in a lecture with a local archaeologist about the importance of Petra and its excavations. Rise early to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guided walking tour, then opt to hike to the top of the treasury or enjoy free time. You can also choose to return to visit Petra by candlelight at night. (2B)

DAYS 7-8 Dead Sea / Amman Explore archaeological site Bethany, thought to be where Jesus was baptised and join an optional farewell dinner back at Amman before departing on Day 8. (2B)

Jerash Dead Sea

Madaba J O R DA N

Tour Code: GADJJNG

Amman

Wadi Musa/Petra Wadi Rum

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Hotels (6 nts), desert camp (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Private van, 4WD

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INCREDIBLE JORDAN STOPOVER

£449

4 DAYS

PETRA AND THE BEACHES

£575

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PRIVATE TOUR

Uncover Jordan and its ancient Bedouin culture on this four-day tour. Check out the Church of St. George, scenic Shobak Castle, Mt. Nebo - Moses’ alleged burial place - and float in the Dead Sea. Tour Petra’s temples and ruins, enjoy a short horseback ride and a 4WD desert tour to Wadi Rum, then return to Amman on Day 4. INCLUSIONS

Jordan is a unique kind of beautiful. First up, catch your transfer straight from Amman Airport to Petra and explore the ancient city in the rock before jumping on a 4WD tour around the desert of Wadi Rum. The second act is the shores of the Red Sea in Aqaba, with plenty of beach time and a stunning setting. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Twin-share standard hotel (optional upgrade available) (3 nts) Meals: 3 breakfasts Transport: Car/minivan, 4WD Includes: Return airport transfers, entry fees, half-day guided Petra tour, 4WD tour of Wadi Rum Tour Code: AMMICP

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Twin or triple-share standard hotel (optional upgrade available) (5 nts) Meals: 4 breakfasts Transport: Car/minivan, 4WD Inclusions: Airport transfers, entry fees, half-day guided Petra tour, horseriding (approx. 800m), 4WD tour of Wadi Rum Tour Code: AMMPTB

AMMAN AND PETRA PRICE FR £375

DURATION 6 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: English-speaking guide GROUP SIZE: Max 46

ROUTE AMMAN - AMMAN

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: 4WD tour of Wadi Rum, entry to all sites mentioned in the itinerary TRANSPORT: Arrival transfer ACCOMMODATION: 3* hotels (5 nts). Upgrades available. Ask your Travel Expert for details MEALS: 5 breakfasts DEPARTS: Mondays ESCORTED ADVENTURE

Meet in Amman, then travel to Jerash and its well-preserved Roman ruins. Unwind in the Dead Sea before setting off along the King’s Highway to discover Madaba (the City of Mosaics) and the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George along the way. Continue to Mt. Nebo and Karak Castle with its never-ending passageways, then on to the lost city of Petra. Enjoy a horse ride and spend the last day wandering Little Petra and the neolithic site of Al-Beidha. Round off with a 4WD jeep ride in the Wadi Rum desert. Tour Code: AMMPE5

PETRA, WADI RUM OVERNIGHT AND DEAD SEA PRICE FR £540

DURATION 6 DAYS

ROUTE AMMAN - AMMAN

GROUP LEADER: English-speaking driver, local

guide in Petra INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: 4WD tour of Wadi Rum, entry to all sites mentioned in the itinerary ACCOMMODATION: 3* hotels (5 nts). Upgrades available. Ask your Travel Expert for details MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner DEPARTS: Daily

INDEPENDENT TOUR

Amman is your starting point, followed by a visit to the esteemed Petra and a night in this UNESCO-listed Rose Red City. Get settled in at your Bedouin camp and hop on a 4WD adventure across the spectacular moon-like landscape of the Wadi Rum Desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon. Leave the otherworldly desert behind for somewhere just as unique: the Dead Sea. Day 5 is yours to soak (and float) in the natural healing waters before the end of the tour the following day.

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ESSENTIAL LEBANON PRICE FR £1,145

GROUP LEADER: Driver, guide GROUP SIZE: Min 2, Max 12

ROUTE BEIRUT - BEIRUT

DURATION 6 DAYS

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry fees as per itinerary, return airport transfers MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

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DAYS 1-2 Beirut / Sidon / Eshmun / Tyre

DAY 4 Byblos / Qadisha Valley / Baalbek

Lebanon’s capital Beirut is your starting point, with an early drive to the south of Lebanon on Day 2. See one of the oldest Phoenician cities Sidon and imagine what it would have been like to live in an ancient civilisation. Visit the Temple of Eshmun and more ruins at Tyre, where you’ll learn the complex history of invasions by Persians, Egyptians, Ottomans and Babylonians, then return to Beirut for the night. (B)

Tour Byblos’ archaeological sites including the Crusader castle and Roman ruins. After wandering the souk and grabbing a spot of lunch, aim for Qadisha Valley. This holy gorge is filled with ancient monasteries and hermitages carved onto its cliffs. Walk through Cedars Grove, then head for a night’s stay in Zahle. (B, D)

DAY 3 Beirut / Jeita Grotto / Byblos Explore Beirut and the modern downtown, historic Green Line and waterfront with a half-day city tour on Day 3. Then, it’s off to Lebanon’s hidden treasure, Jeita’s Grotto. Wind through interconnected limestone caves and enjoy the tranquil silence before heading to Byblos. (B)

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DAYS 5-6 Baalbek / Ksara / Aanjar / Beirut

Qadisha Valley

Baalbek - known as Sun City - is the most important Roman site in Middle East. Spend the morning here on Day 5, then drive to the Ksara winery for a little swirl of the ol’ wine glass. Return to Beirut after lunch with free time before departure. (2B, L)

Byblos

Tour Code: BEYESL

Baalbek

Beirut Aanjar

Beiteddine Sidon

Tyre

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Hotels (5 nts)

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Air con car/minibus

LEBANON ENCOUNTERS PRICE FR £1,325

DURATION 8 DAYS

GROUP LEADER: Local driver, escort guide GROUP SIZE: Min 2, Max 14

ROUTE BEIRUT - BEIRUT

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry fees as per itinerary, sightseeing tours as per itinerary, monastery visit, wine tasting in Ksara Caves

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DAYS 5-6 Qadisha / Baatara Gorge / Byblos

Despite its chequered history, Beirut - one of the world’s oldest cities - has blossomed over the last decade and is now among the Middle East’s most hedonistic and culture-rich cities. With an arrival transfer included on Day 1, your first day tour takes you out of the city to the Barouk Cedar Nature Reserve, UNESCO-listed Deir al Qamar and the Beteddine Palace. (B)

Head to the Cedar Ski Resort up north to check out the region’s last remaining cedar forest groves, then drive to the UNESCO-listed Qadisha Valley for a stay in the Monastery of St. Anthony. The next day, rise for morning prayers with the monks (optional) then visit the Baatara Gorge and enjoy a traditional Lebanese lunch. (2B, L)

DAYS 3-4 Tyre / Sidon / Baalbek / Anjar / Ksara Head south to visit two ancient Phoenician cities - Tyre and Sidon - then head back to Beirut for the night. On Day 4, Baalbek’s well-preserved temples call as well as the mosques, palaces and baths of Anjar. The last stop of the day is Ksara Caves and the oldest winery in Lebanon, with a welcome tasting included. (2B)

DAYS 7-8 Harissa / Jeita Grotto / Beirut After a tour of historical Byblos, continue to Harissa and take a cable car to the top of a Christian basilica for a view of the Bay of Jounieh. On your final approach to Beirut, call by the Jeita Grotto, one of the world’s largest collections of stalactites and stalagmites. (2B)

Tour Code: BEYLEN

Qadisha Valley Baatara Gorge Byblos Baalbek

Beirut Aanjar Sidon

Beiteddine

Tyre

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3* and 4* hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), monastery (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Air con car/minibus

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TEL AVIV & JERUSALEM THE REA L ISRA EL

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Barely an hour apart from each other, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem couldn’t be more different. Jerusalem, one of the world’s oldest cities, is soaked with history and sees millions of Jewish, Muslim and Christian pilgrimages every year. Tel Aviv, on the other hand, is Israel’s hostess with the mostest. Young, lively and LGBTQ+ friendly, you’ll soon find a varied underground nightlife, colourful street art and eclectic second-hand boutique shops.

PETRA TOUR FROM TEL AVIV

£332

2 DAYS

See one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra, and stay at a Bedouin campsite on this two-day tour. On the first day, cross borders to visit Jerash and Amman, and enjoy traditional dinner at your campsite in Petra. Spend Day 2 exploring this ancient stonecarved treasure. Note, this tour is also available from Jerusalem. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Mon, Wed, Sat & Sun (from Tel Aviv) Accommodation: Bedouin camp (1 nt) Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner Includes: Guide, transport, entry fees Note: Border taxes of approx. USD $101 payable on arrival Tour Code: TLVPET

JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA

DURATION 5 DAYS

3 DAYS

This three-day tour of the Holy Land will give you access to the history and importance of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea region. On top of staying in one of the city’s coolest hostels, this package also comes with three day tours. The first is the Holy City Tour, wandering around the Old City of Jerusalem. The second, a guided tour of the Mount of Olives. The third is a Masada Sunrise Tour. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Abraham Hostel Jerusalem (2 nts) Meals: 2 breakfasts Includes: Guide, all listed activities Tour Code: JRSDED

COASTAL & NORTHERN ISRAEL PRICE FR £332

£182

GROUP LEADER: Guide GROUP SIZE: Min 20, Max 38

ROUTE JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV - JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: All listed activities, guided tours and self guided tours ACCOMMODATION: Fauzi Azar Inn Nazareth (3 nts), Juha Guesthouse (1 nt) MEALS: 4 breakfasts, 1 dinner TRANSPORT: Coach

ESCORTED ADVENTURE

This five-day trip is a greatest hits tour of northern Israel. Visit the village of Jisr AzZarqa, tour the Maagan Michael kibbutz and tuck into a local dinner. On Day 2, stop by the ancient ruins of Caesarea en route to Nazareth. Continue to the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum, the childhood home of Christ, then drive to the Mount of Beatitudes. Later, hike in a national reserve before settling down in a Druze village for lunch. On Day 4, spend the day in Haifa, Acre and Rosh Hanikra before returning to your starting point on Day 5.

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Tour Code: JRSISR

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DEPARTS: Sundays (from Abraham Hostel Jerusalem or Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv)

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SHOESTRING

ABRAHAM HOSTEL, TEL AVIV

£31 £60

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DORM TWIN/ DOUBLE

ABRAHAM HOSTEL, JERUSALEM

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£30 £58

DORM

TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Just a two-minute walk from Rothschild Boulevard

LOCATION: Right on central Davidka Square, a three-minute walk

and 15 minutes away from the beach.

from Mahne Yehuda Market and in reach of the Old City.

VIBE: Wallet-friendly digs and ideal for social butterflies with

VIBE: A casual backpackers with a great atmosphere and large

daily events like open jam sessions, yoga and painting.

communal areas, ideal for socialising.

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed or female-only dorms • Private rooms •

HIGHLIGHTS: Mixed and single-sex dorms • Private rooms •

Personal lockers • Shared kitchen • Bar • Lounge • Rooftop sun terrace • Luggage storage • Laundry

Personal lockers • Bar • Shared kitchen • Lounge • Rooftop sun terrace • Luggage storage • Laundry

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BROWN BEACH HOUSE, TEL AVIV

£162 £93

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PRIMA CITY HOTEL, TEL AVIV

£120 £60

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MARKET HOUSE HOTEL, JAFFA, TEL AVIV

£241 £130

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INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Right by Ha’Yarkon Street and

LOCATION: A five-minute walk from

LOCATION: Located next to the Jaffa’s

only a minutes’ walk from the beach.

Gordon Beach and Dizengoff shopping area.

Clock Tower and the famous flea markets.

VIBE: Stylish boutique hotel serving up an

VIBE: An ideal base whether you’re here to

VIBE: A bohemian-style hotel inspired by

authentic Tel-Avivian experience.

explore or flop down on the beach.

the unique atmosphere of ancient Jaffa.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • TV

• Bar • Restaurant • Spa • Gym • 24-hour reception

• In-room safe • Bar • Restaurant • Luggage storage • 24-hour reception

• Bar • Restaurant • Deli • Luggage storage • Free bike hire • 24-hour reception

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PRIMA KINGS, JERUSALEM

£189 £95

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£97

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HARMONY HOTEL, JERUSALEM

£188 £104

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LOCATION: In the exclusive Rahavia area,

LOCATION: In the heart of Jerusalem’s

one kilometre from the Old City.

charming Nahalat Shiva neighbourhood.

VIBE: Enjoy quiet surroundings and lovely

VIBE: Sure, it’s gorgeous, but did you hear

views over Paris Square and the city.

about the FREE happy hour?!

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-

TV • Bar • Restaurant • Coffee shop • Spa • Gym • Luggage storage • 24-hour reception

room safe • Bar • Free happy hour • Game room • Free bike rental • 24-hour reception

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Start your day tour of historic Jerusalem with panoramic views from Mount Olives and a visit to the Temple Mount of the Old City. Stop by the Western Wall - a notable site holy to the Jews - the Stations of the Cross and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You’ll also visit Byzantine main street, the Jewish Quarter and Mt. Zion. VITLV1

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ROUTE TEL AVIV - JERUSALEM

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

PRICE FR £1,499

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

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Additional dates are available. Please ask for details. MY OWN ROOM : Fr £1,309

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JERUSALEM

Float on the purifying waters of this saline body of water and take in its breathtaking natural beauty.

Widely recognised for its religious significance, Nazareth is actually quite the buzzing mini-metropolis.

Unearth layers of history in Jerusalem: a spiritual city sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians.

DAYS 1-2 Tel Aviv / Haifa Welcome to your starting point Tel Aviv (meaning ‘Hill of Spring’ in Hebrew). Explore this action-packed city and spend the next morning soaking up sun in a city that enjoys around 300 days of sunshine a year. Take an orientation walk in historic Jaffa before heading to a Druze community for a local lunch. Then, travel to Haifa, set in a stunning location on the slopes of Mt. Carmel and facing the waters of the Mediterranean. (B, L)

• Swim in the Dead Sea • Akko and Nazareth visits • Tour in Masada and Sea of Galilee • Old Jerusalem walking tour • Refugee camp community visit • Tel Aviv orientation tour • Druze village visit and traditional lunch

DAYS 3-4 Galilee / Jericho It’s off to UNESCO-listed Akko to meander its colourful markets and the old city. Travel on to Nazareth and head to the 59.5-metre high Basilica of the Annunciation, one of the largest churches in the Middle East. Reach the Sea of Galilee in the evening, where you’ll get the chance to see the Church of Transfiguration - a popular place for religious pilgrims - and the ruins of Capernaum to the north. Visit a local Kibbutz to learn about communal living in these traditional settlements before heading on to the small laid-back city of Jericho for the night. (2B)

DAYS 5-6 Dead Sea / Jerusalem On Day 5, visit the UNESCO-listed fortress of Masada which rises dramatically above the Dead Sea. Unwind with a soak and float in the Dead Sea before continuing on to Jerusalem for the night. Aim for Jerusalem’s Old City on Day 6, with a guided tour starting at the Dome of the Rock and the Al Asqa Mosque courtyard. Walk along the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to be where Jesus was crucified and buried. Journey on to the Western Wall - a sacred place of prayer and pilgrimage to Jewish people - and spend the afternoon at your own leisure. The evening calls for an optional cooking class. (2B)

DAYS 7-8 Bethlehem / Jerusalem Travel to Bethlehem, home to a bazaar and buzzing Old City, as well as famous religious sites such as the Mar Saba Monastery. Visit the Church of Nativity, a popular pilgrim destination as it’s believed by some to be the birthplace of Christ. Be prepared to crouch though, as the only entrance to the church is a mere 1.2 metres high. Continue on to Duhaishe Camp for Palestinian refugees before heading back to Jerusalem for a final independent exploration. Day 8 marks the last day of your trip, but choose to stay on if you just can’t get enough of the beautiful and historic Middle East. (2B)

Tour Code: GADOIE

LIKE THAT? TRY THIS... Israel and Jordan Adventure (15 days, Tel Aviv - Amman) (GADJNT) Fr £2,299 Best of Egypt, Jordan and Israel (22 days, Cairo - Jerusalem) (GADPCT) Fr £3,299

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Tel Aviv Jerusalem

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Wadi Dawkah’s trees in Oman are famed on the ancient Frankincense Trail, and used for perfumes and essential oils. A questionable gift for a newborn but there we go.

Where else but Abu Dhabi would install the world’s very first gold-dispensing ATM? Live your best baller life with a fancy gold bar.

It’s not all skyscrapers and air con malls. Historic Bur Dubai and Deira are full of souks, dhow boats, galleries and clubs.

This man loves Arabian rugs. Pop into Kashmir Handicrafts Emporium to chat history and dangerous border trade.

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DUBAI STOPOVER

£127

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DUBAI STOPOVER AT THE TOP BURJ KHALIFA

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£148

3 OR 4 DAYS

A brilliant option for those short on time, this stopover - with return airport transfers and two or three nights’ accommodation in a Dubai hotel included - has all the basics covered so you have more free time to plan your own Dubai adventure. Dubai is larger than life and strives to be the best, so come prepared. INCLUSIONS

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Departs: Daily Accommodation: Ibis Hotel Deira (2 or 3 nts). 4* and 5* upgrades available, please ask your Travel Expert for details Meals: 2 or 3 breakfasts Includes: Return airport transfers Tour Code: DXBSAL

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Not just a super-easy Dubai stopover with airport transfers, accommodation and daily breakfasts included. This one also includes an At the Top Burj Khalifa ticket! Take a high-speed elevator to the Khalifa’s observation deck and enjoy 360o views of the city, desert and ocean - the cherry on top of a 125-floor cake.

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Ibis Hotel Deira (2 or 3 nts). 4* and 5* upgrades available, please ask your Travel Expert Meals: 2 or 3 breakfasts Includes: Return airport transfers, At the Top Burj Khalifa ticket Tour Code: DXBTO2

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As Dubai stopover veterans (we fly a lot) we can confirm that it’s worth leaving the confines of the airport even if you’re only here for a day. Start at the souks of Old Dubai - just a 15-minute drive from the airport - then head down to Dubai Creek and the Dhow Wharfage where the boats unload their cargo. For a taste of the nightlife, cross the Creek on an Abra (pictured) and make for Al Seef.

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£148

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Motiongate™

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A Dubai stopover doesn’t have to be limited to shopping and skyscraper spotting. This one has all your basics covered, and also piles on the thrills and spills in one of Dubai’s newest and most iconic themeparks. Choose your park and enjoy one-day, one-park entry on Day 2, and opt to stay for either one or two extra nights.

48 hours lets you do things a little more leisurely. To make the most of the heat - and to take the edge off it - head to Jumeirah Beach. If you’re here to see and do, we’d say follow the 24-hourers to Old Dubai and Al Seef, and add on trips to the Mall of Emirates (the largest in the world) and the Dancing Fountains at the Burj Khalifa.

72 HOURS Three days is ideal if you want to cover the highlights and get a little deeper to what Dubai’s all about. Getting a ticket the award-winning and fantastical La Perle show should be high on your list. For a different perspective, take a hot-air balloon ride over the city, and take on the nightlife in one of its epic beachside clubs.

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Departs: Daily Accommodation: Hotel (2 or 3 nts) Meals: 2 or 3 breakfasts Includes: Shared transfer from/to Dubai Airport, 1 Day/1 Park ticket to Dubai Parks and Resorts (choose from MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai or LEGOLAND® Water Park Tour Code: DXBSPK

IN DUBAI

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IBIS DEIRA CITY CENTRE

£42 £21

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IBIS AL RIGGA

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£40 £20

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LOCATION: Over the road from Deira City Centre shopping mall

LOCATION: The central commercial neighbourhood of Al Rigga

and metro, this hotel is well connected to the rest of the city.

close to shops, restaurants and the Al Rigga metro.

VIBE: Modern and simple with contemporary decor, this downtown

VIBE: Bright, basic and fuss-free hospitality at wallet-friendly

hotel doesn’t need glitz to be great.

prices. Perfect for a comfy, easy stopover.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Flatscreen TV • Bar •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room safe • Bar •

Bistro restaurant • Café • Breakfast room • Terrace • Gym • 24hour reception • Express check-in/check-out

Restaurant • Terrace • Lounge café • Gym • Luggage storage • 24-hour reception

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IBIS MALL OF THE EMIRATES

£45 £23

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GRANDEUR AL BARSHA

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£52 £26

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LOCATION: Situated in the glamorous region of Al Barsha home

LOCATION: In the Al Barsha business district of Dubai, home to

to Mall of the Emirates which is only a short walk away.

the Mall of the Emirates and nearby Ski Dubai.

VIBE: Stylish colourful decor in a modern space, an ideal spot to

VIBE: Comfy four-star retreat with a rooftop swimming pool, only

enjoy a fancy meal.

a short walk from shopping, eating and entertainment.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Flatscreen TV • Terrace

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Rooftop pool •

• Bar • Restaurant • Laundry • 24-hour reception • Free shuttle • Free on-site parking

Poolside bar and café • Sports bar • Beauty salon • Spa • Gym • 24-hour reception

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ROCK SOLID

ARABIAN PARK

£38 £21

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ROCK SOLID

ARABIAN COURTYARD HOTEL & SPA

£79 £44

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LOCATION: Al Jadaf, only minutes away from the heart of Dubai

LOCATION: Surrounded by the historical district of Al Fahidi, this

and close to shops, restaurants and entertainment.

hotel is within two kilometres of Dubai’s famous souks.

VIBE: Arabian heritage-themed hotel with a rooftop pool and plenty

VIBE: Modern and stylish, but still cosy, and reflective of the

of nearby food and drink spots.

region’s heritage.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room safe • Outdoor

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Outdoor pool • Bar •

pool • Cocktail lounge • Sports bar • Free shuttle services • Gym • 24-hour reception

Sherlock Holmes English pub • 4 restaurants • Spa • Sauna • Steam room • 24-hour reception

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HAMPTON BY HILTON AL SEEF

£44 £22

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£58 £29

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LOCATION: At the modern side of eclectic Al Seef. Great

LOCATION: In the Al Seef District on Dubai Creek, with easy

connections thanks to the BurJuman metro, a short walk away.

access to the rest of the city.

VIBE: A playful hotel that’s adventurous and bold in design, where

VIBE: Groomed, stylish and boxy in all the right places. Plus, get

affordable rates don’t mean sacrificing style or comfort.

rooftop views of the skyline from the lush infinity pool.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Smart TV • Rooftop pool •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Nespresso machine •

Bar • Restaurant • Café • Steam room • Sauna • Gym • Game room • 24-hour reception

Smart TV • Outdoor pool • Poolside bar • 3 restaurants • Gym • 24-hour reception

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AL SEEF HERITAGE HOTEL CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON

£56 £28

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£198 £99

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LOCATION: In Al Seef, close to the historical Al Fahidi

LOCATION: Located in the vibrant Barsha Heights, one of the

neighbourhood, with rooms located within the Al Seef souk area.

city’s most attractive districts.

VIBE: Dreamy vintage-come-rustic hotel. Think traditional

VIBE: Great room options for on-the-go travellers (gym bunnies

courtyards with wooden seesaws, baskets and treasure chests.

can opt for one of their Fitness Rooms), and fab co-working spaces.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room safe • Nespresso

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room streaming

machine • Smart TV • Use of pool at Zabeel House • Restaurant • Terrace • Luggage storage • 24-hour reception

facilities • In-room safe • Outdoor pool • Cocktail club • 3 restaurants • Nest co-working space • Gym • 24-hour reception

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ROVE DOWNTOWN

£70 £35

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ROVE DUBAI MARINA

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£55 £28

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LOCATION: Situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai, a short cab

LOCATION: Set among the endless supply of shops and

ride from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

restaurants in the vibrant neighbourhood of Dubai Marina.

VIBE: Chic and sleek with funky Scandi-style decor. Great for

VIBE: Trendy, colourful and with heaps of communal and private

short stopovers or longer stays.

spaces. Suitable for travellers and business-types alike.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room safe •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • In-room safe • Flatscreen

Soundproof rooms • Room service • Outdoor pool • Sun terrace • Bar • Restaurant • Gym • 24-hour reception • Shuttle service

TV • Terrace • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Gym • Free shuttle service • Luggage storage • Room service • 24-hour reception

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SOFITEL DUBAI JUMEIRAH BEACH

£128 £64

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

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JA OCEAN VIEW HOTEL

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£139 £70

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: On The Walk, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and just

LOCATION: Set along The Walk at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach,

steps away from Marina Beach.

minutes from Marina Beach and Marina Walk promenade.

VIBE: Glamorous five-star hotel with a curious blend of Arabic

VIBE: Contemporary four-star hotel with airy rooms and balconies

design and French elegance.

to make the most of the brilliant Arabian Gulf sunshine.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Balconies • Sea views •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Ocean views • Air con • In-room

Infinity pool • Cocktail bar • Restaurants • Sauna and steam room • 24-hour gym

safe • Room service • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Bars • Restaurants • Spa • Sauna • Beauty salon • 24-hour reception

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HABTOOR GRAND RESORT AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

£166 £83

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

A-LIST

FIVE PALM JUMEIRAH DUBAI

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£228 £114

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LOCATION: Located right on Jumeirah Beach at the heart of

LOCATION: An extraordinary landmark on the trunk of the iconic

Dubai Marina.

Palm Jumeirah, set against a backdrop of beach and skyline.

VIBE: Your ticket to a VIP hotel experience, overlooking the

VIBE: Dubbed the hottest hotel on Palm Jumeirah, this party and

yachts of the Arabian Sea with modern rooms and great views.

culinary mecca really captures the glamour of the city.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Private beach • 3 outdoor

pools • Adult-only pool • Poolside bar • Cocktail lounges • 14 bars and restaurants • Spa • Jacuzzi • One Dubai nightclub • Gym

pools • Pool parties • Poolside bar • Bar • Restaurant • Spa • Adult-only day club • Nightclub • Gym

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With extravagant rooms and skyline views, DUKES DUBAI combines Arab luxury with British charm (pinkies up for the tearoom). Want to let your hair down? We vote for the infinity pool. LOCATION: Set on the Palm Jumeirah, the hotel

has beachfront views of The Palm and Jumeirah Beach, and it’s close to Dubai’s famous attractions. VIBE: Palatial 5* hotel with all the Dubai grandeur

you deserve. Think first-class meals within sight of the sparkling Marina Skyline. HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con •

Flatscreen TV • Private beach • Infinity pool • Bar • Restaurants • Tearoom • Champagne lounge • 24-hour reception

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WILD WADI

£68

FULL DAY

£39

HALF DAY

Take it to the top with this entrance ticket to the world’s highest building, the Burj Khalifa. Start your vertical ascent to the observation deck in a high-speed elevator, travelling at ten metres per second. At the top (456 metres) and outdoor sky level (555 metres), enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of the city, desert and Arabian Gulf.

DXBWWW

DHOW DINNER CRUISE

£62

HALF DAY

DUBAI CITY TOUR

£40

HALF DAY

The classic Dubai show and tell. After pickup from your hotel, drive through Old Dubai or ride an abra across the Dubai Creek. It’s then on to the Gold Souk, the 19th-century neighbourhood of Fort Al Fahidi, and a photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque. Finish up with a short visit to the beach for a view of the Burj Al Arab hotel.

DXBTOP

FROM SPICES TO SKYSCRAPERS

£197

FULL DAY

DXBCTO

DELICIOUS DUBAI PRIVATE FOOD TOUR

£100

HALF DAY

Take your love of food to new heights on this dazzling Dubai dinner cruise that takes you along the impressive Dubai Creek in a traditional dhow sailing boat. Indulge on a gourmet buffet while you take in the nightline views of the city, all topped off with live entertainment and included return transfers from your hotel.

This private tour is about going where the locals go. With your own private guide and driver, visit the historic Al Fahidi district, see the coral-clad houses of Al Shindagha, meander through spice and gold souks, get coffee, enter a popular mosque and see the malls, marina and the Burj Khalifa fountain show. Enough for one day? We think so.

Dubai is an unassuming foodie destination, with multicultural and local food throughout the city ready to discover. This personalised, locally led private tour includes ten tastings at various restaurants and markets. Dig into fresh shrimps, tasty tabbouleh, delicious dips and Arab bread, saffron ice-cream and traditional coffee.

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DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS PRICE FR £50

DURATION FULL DAY

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Entry to two of the following: BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park

LOCATION DUBAI

MEALS: Not included DEPARTS: Daily NOTE: 2-park ticket valid for same-day

use only

This two-park ticket promises thrills, spills and ridiculous rides with same-day access to two of Dubai’s world class themepark complexes. BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai is the first of its kind, and as much of a film buff’s dream as the rollercoasters, rides and shows of the movieinspired MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. LEGOLAND® Dubai has rides, attractions, and even a real LEGO® factory while LEGOLAND® Water Park has over 20 family-friendly rides. So that’s three parks, one waterpark and over 100 rides to choose from.

TOUR CODE: DXBPAR

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Splash the hours away at Dubai’s famous Wild Wadi Waterpark with this all-day entrance ticket. Rocket down the 32-metre high Jumeirah Sceirah, catch the surf at the Wipeout Flowrider, take a ride on the riproaring speed slides of Tantrum Alley then take it down a notch or two with a float down the lazy river.

BURJ KHALIFA

ALL IN ONE INCREDIBLE LOCATION

Play the hero with your favourite Hollywood characters across action-packed movie rides and attractions.

The world’s first Bollywood theme park with rides and attractions based on some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

Enjoy a uniquely themed dining, retail and entertainment destination with four vibrant districts, located at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts.

The ultimate theme park for families with kids aged 2-12. With over 40 LEGO® themed rides, shows, attractions and building experiences.

Splash your way through 20 water slides and attractions in the region’s only water park designed for families with kids aged 2-12.

Check in to this Polynesian themed hotel, dedicated to families and friends who want to stay close to all the fun.

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ABU DHABI Beach break, city break, anything-you-want break. An Abu Dhabi stopover can include themeparks, skyscrapers, mosques and even a visit to the Louvre! Check out our stopover options below which cover all your basics and leaves you free to decide what you want to see. 8

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Al Hudayriat Island

WHAT TO SEE SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE

Abu Dhabi’s largest mosque and among the world’s grandest. It’s also very bright, so sunglasses are somewhat non-negotiable. LOUVRE ABU DHABI

Come for incredible architecture (the building is a dome built on the water) and a world-class art collection. QASAR AL HOSN

Learn about Abu Dhabi’s evolution from small fishing settlement to global metropolis in the city’s oldest building. THE CORNICHE

Eight kilometres of manicured waterfront, including Corniche Beach which has both Blue Flag status an a great skyline view. YAS MALL

Did someone say air con?! Yes, but also great shopping, dining and entertainment options. YAS EXPERIENCES

Yas Island is where you go for an eventful day out, with too many themeparks, golf courses, restaurants and venues to count.

Khalifa City

DO IT IN S 72 HOUR ABU DHABI STOPOVER

£106

3 DAYS

This two-night bundle is ideal if you only have a limited amount of time to check out Abu Dhabi and want an easy and stress-free break. Get all the basics sorted with this stopover trip, which includes hotel accommodation in Centro Yas Island Hotel, return airport transfers and daily breakfast. You’ll also get plenty of free time to explore Abu Dhabi at leisure. Tour Code: AUHTNT

ABU DHABI STOPOVER WITH FERRARI WORLD

£182

3 DAYS

An exciting Abu Dhabi stopover which includes airport transfers, hotel accommodation and breakfast on Yas Island for ultimate ease. And the best part? Entry to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster! For nonmotor-heads, switch out the Ferraris for Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi or Yas Waterworld and build the stopover you want. Tour Code: AUHYAS

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Opulent palaces, glitzy shopping malls, fast cars and money, money, money. Yes, it’s all here in leaps and bounds, but there’s plenty more to see here than just ostentatious wealth. Pay a visit to the impressive Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (which is, as the name suggests, very grand), soak up the atmosphere in numerous shisha cafés or pick up a bargain in lively markets. Base yourself in action-heavy Yas Island for easy access to themeparks and other activities.

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£68 £34

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SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

YAS ISLAND ROTANA HOTEL

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£89 £45

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: On Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, just a short trip from

LOCATION: Yas Island, minutes from attractions like Ferrari World

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on the free Yas Island shuttle.

Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

VIBE: Comfortable and relaxed, suitable for travellers interested in

VIBE: Sleek and modern interiors inside, an elegant outdoor pool

getting on the golf course or visiting the theme parks.

and dreamy palm trees outside.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Flatscreen TV • Yas Beach

access • Outdoor pool • Terrace • Garden • Restaurant • Gym • 24hour reception • Access to Yas Island Rotana pool

access • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • Terrace • Hot tub • Gym • 24-hour reception

AUHCYI

AUHROY

CLASS ACT

RADISSON BLU YAS ISLAND

£120 £70

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROCK SOLID

PARK INN YAS ISLAND

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£63 £32

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROOM ONLY

LOCATION: A ten-minute walk from Yas Beach (yaaas, b) and the

LOCATION: Located on Yas Island, within walking distance of Yas

glut of theme parks and entertainment venues of Yas Island.

Beach and 20 minutes from the city’s central business district.

VIBE: A plush and lavish island resort, perfect for high-rollers who

VIBE: A modern hotel with beautiful panoramic views of the

love to have a putt and indulge in spa treatments.

pristine blue waters of the Arabian Gulf.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms and suites • Infinity pool • Pool bar •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Flatscreen TV • In-room safe •

3 bars • 2 restaurants • Spa and massage services • Tennis courts • Gym • 24-hour reception

Outdoor pool • Pool bar • 2 restaurants • Massage services • Gym • 24-hour reception

AUHRAD

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EXAUH1

TRADERS HOTEL QARYAT AL BERI

£136 £68

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

ROCK SOLID

ALOFT ABU DHABI HOTEL

£50 £25

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROOM ONLY

LOCATION: In the glamorous Qaryat Al Beri complex, right by the

LOCATION: With great links to the airport, Aloft neighbours the

souk and just a five-minute drive to Abu Dhabi city centre.

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Abu Dhabi Mall.

VIBE: Dazzling and elegant, this hotel is all class without being

VIBE: Head straight to the outdoor pool for a view of the funky

too damaging on the wallet. In other words, a welcome treat.

skyline, and surround yourself with snazz.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Flatscreen TV • In-room

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con • Flatscreen TV • Infinity

safe • Private beach • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • Spa • Hot tub • Gym • 24-hour reception

pool • Pool bar • Rooftop bar • Bar • Restaurant • Terrace • Gym • Games room • 24-hour reception

AUHTHQ

AUHALO

CLASS ACT

LE MÉRIDIEN ABU DHABI

£61 £31

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

A LIST

PARK HYATT ABU DHABI HOTEL AND VILLAS

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

£185 £100

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

INCLUDES BREAKFAST

LOCATION: Not just on its own private beach, but a private beach

LOCATION: In paradise (also known as Saadiyat Island) with nine

with a city centre postcode.

kilometres of private, environmentally protected beach.

VIBE: A newly renovated hotel where sleek surfaces and stylised

VIBE: The cherry on top, the crème de la crème, the... okay you

decor combine to create a gorgeous resort in a happening location.

get it. This place is first-class. Floor-to-ceiling windows and all.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms and suites • Air con • TV • Private

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms, suites and villas • Balcony • Air

beach • 2 outdoor pools • Whirlpool • 4 bars and restaurants • Spa • Gym • Tennis courts • 24-hour reception

con • Rain shower • Private beach • 4 outdoor pools • 2 bars • 3 restaurants (one with panoramic views of Saadiyat Beach) • Spa

AUHLMD

FERRARI WORLD

£68

FULL DAY

This one-day entrance pass is a real treat for Ferrari fans and adrenalin junkies with more than 20 state-of-the-art attractions inside to get you revved up. Take a speedy ride on the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa, and test your skills against the best drivers in the world on racing simulators that have you dare to dream. AUHFER

WARNER BROS. WORLD

AUHPHH

SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE, ASK YOUR TRAVEL EXPERT FOR DETAILS

£75

FULL DAY

Ignite the big kid inside of you and have a crazy-fun time with all your favourite Warner Bros. characters and stories. Hang out with all the cool kids from Batman to Bugs Bunny and attempt to get on all 29 thrilling rides before heading to the stalls to spend all your hard-earned pocket/ tooth-fairy money on souvenirs. AUHWBW

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YAS WATERWORLD

£62

FULL DAY

Yas Waterworld is one of the best waterparks out there, with over 40 rides including some you won’t find anywhere else. Grab your day ticket now for a fun day of rip-roaring rides, slides and attractions. And it’s not just award winning, it also holds the world record for Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool. As you do. AUHYWW

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NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

CLASS ACT

DOHA (QATAR) DISC OVE R DAR ING DOH A

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Put simply, Qatar is blossoming. Capital Doha is leading the way, becoming one of the hottest new stopover destinations with investment in cultural landmarks, a new metro system in the works and plenty of museums (there’s one housing the world’s smallest Qur’an). Get lost in a souk or a glitzy shopping mall, dine at a five-star restaurant or kick back with a shisha, but don’t leave without a night under the desert stars.

ROCK SOLID

TOWN HOTEL DOHA

£47 £24

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROCK SOLID

CENTRO CAPITAL DOHA

ROOM ONLY

£71 £36

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

A-LIST

W DOHA

ROOM ONLY

£197 £94

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROOM ONLY

LOCATION: Near the waterfront walkway,

LOCATION: In the city centre, close to

LOCATION: In the West Bay district,

Qatar Sports Club Stadium and Souq Waqif.

Souq Waqif and Villagio Mall for shopping.

around six kilometres from the city centre.

VIBE: Cosy, clean and conveniently

VIBE: Young and fresh with a stunning

VIBE: The first lifestyle hotel in Qatar, W

located, perfect for a fly-by stopover.

rooftop swimming pool and gym.

brings the buzz of New York City to Doha.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Flatscreen

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms and suites •

TV • Outdoor pool • Restaurant (no alcohol served) • Gym • 24-hour reception

TV • Outdoor pool • Bar • Restaurant • 24hour deli • Gym • 24-hour reception

Flatscreen TV • Outdoor pool • 2 bars • 4 restaurants • Spa • 24-hour reception

EXDOH1

EXDOH2

DOHA STOPOVER PRICE FR £115

DURATION 3 OR 4 DAYS

EHDOH1

ACCOMMODATION: The Town Hotel or Centro Capital Doha (2 or 3 nts)

LOCATION DOHA

MEALS: 2 or 3 breakfasts TRANSPORT: Return airport transfers included DEPARTS: Daily

- WE LOVE -

Strapped for time but still keen to see Doha? This mini getaway will help you get the best out of your Qatar stopover by sorting out the basics while leaving you free to explore at your own pace. With return guided airport transfers included, there’s no wasting time figuring out how to get to the city. Plus, get two or three nights accommodation in a hotel that suits your budget and travel style - go all out or save your cash for the sights and opt for a standard three-star room.

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TOUR CODE: DOHCB3

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DOHA, QATAR

OMAN MO RE OF THE MID DLE EAS T

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

As Oman’s capital and largest city, Muscat offers a fascinating insight into this rich and varied country. The city has transformed dramatically since the accession of Sultan Qaboos in 1970, changing from a small, self-contained town into a modern metropolis. Aside from trying your haggling hat on for size at the markets, you can also hit the sand dunes on a 4WD, set out on a traditional dhow cruise or kick back on the beach.

- TOP SELLER ROCK SOLID

IBIS HOTEL MUSCAT

£64 £32

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROCK SOLID

SUNDAS ROTANA MUSCAT

ROOM ONLY

£74 £37

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

CLASS ACT

ROTANA SALALAH

ROOM ONLY

£230 £115

FR FR

SINGLE TWIN/ DOUBLE

ROOM ONLY

LOCATION: Situated in the Al Khuwair

LOCATION: Centrally located on Al

LOCATION: Right in the entertainment

area, home of the central business district.

Maardih Steet in Muscat’s Al-Seeb district.

district and on the beach in Salalah.

VIBE: Modern and cosy with all the

VIBE: Get comfort, convenience and one

VIBE: Pamper yourself at this ritzy hotel,

essentials in a central location.

gorgeous pool area.

set along the shores of the Indian Ocean.

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con •

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con

HIGHLIGHTS: Private rooms • Air con •

Flatscreen TV • Restaurant • Gym • 24hour reception

• Outdoor pool • 4 restaurants • Gym • Steam room • 24-hour reception

Outdoor pool • Beach bar • 4 restaurants • Spa • Gym • 24-hour reception

EXMCT1

MUSCAT BEACH BREAK

EXMCT2

£305

4 OR 6 DAYS

4WD NORTHERN OMAN & DESERT CAMP

INDEPENDENT TOUR

An ideal add-on to a stay in Oman, this super-chilled beach bundle includes luxury accommodation at the contemporary Millennium Resort Mussanah, just 45 minutes from the airport and with views of the Gulf of Oman. Choose from three or five nights, with daily breakfast and return airport transfers included. INCLUSIONS

EXSLL1

£743

3 DAYS

SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

Leave Muscat for the sweeping red dunes of Wahiba Sands, by way of the Bimmah sinkhole. Continue on to Nizwa, then the government-restored historic village of Al Hama. Ascend the peak of Jebel Shams, passing the Omani Grand Canyon and return to Muscat via the Western Hajar Mountains. INCLUSIONS

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Millennium Resort Mussanah hotel (3 or 5 nts) Meals: 3 or 5 breakfasts Transport: Return airport transfers Tour Code: MCTBEA

Departs: Daily Accommodation: Desert camp (1 nt), standard room at Jebal Shams Height (1 nt) Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners Transport: 4WD vehicle with driver/guide throughout Tour Code: MCTDES

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PRICE FR £1,614

GROUP LEADER: English-speaking

chauffeur guide INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Turtle-watching tour and ticket, half-day Muscat city tour, all entry fees DEPARTS: Daily

ROUTE MUSCAT - MUSCAT

DURATION 8 DAYS

INDEPENDENT TOUR

DAYS 1-3 Muscat / Wadi Arbiyeen / Bimah Sinkhole / Wadi Tiwi / Sur / Ras Al Jinz

DAYS 5-6 Jebel Akhdar / Jebel Shams

Muscat is Oman’s capital, wedged between mountains and ocean. Start your adventure here with a city tour on Day 2, covering sights such as the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the oldest market in Oman, Muttrah souk. The next day, drive to Bimah Sinkhole for a refresher in those crystal-clear waters. End up in Ras Al Jinz and witness the green turtles coming onto shore to lay their eggs during a special dinner experience. (2B)

DAY 4 Wadi Bani Khaled / Wahiba Sands Begin your journey towards the stunning desertscape of the Wahiba Sands, with a paradise pitstop at the natural pools of Wadi Bani Khaled en route. (B, D)

MUSCAT, OMAN

Leave your Bedouin desert camp for Jebel Akhdar, the green mountain (and one of the most fertile mountains in the country). Overnight here, then make your way to Nizwa on Day 6 to see herders auctioning their cattle at a local animal market. Wind your way through stalls of spices and fresh veg, then drive to old village Al Hamra and onto the mountain of the sun, Jebel Shams. (2B, 2D)

DAYS 7-8 Bilat Seet / Wadi Bani Awf / Nakhal / Muscat Traverse the Western Hajar Mountains and take in the beauty of Wadi Bani Awf with its luscious greenery along the way. Reach Muscat and depart on Day 8. (2B)

Muscat Wadi Bani Awf Jebel Shams Bilat Seet

Jebel Akhdar

Ras al-Jinz

Tour Code: MCTHIG

O M A N

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Twin-share hotels (5 nts), desert camping (2 nts)

7 breakfasts, 3 dinners

4WD

SALALAH & OMAN’S EMPTY QUARTER PRICE FR £777

DURATION 9 DAYS

Bimmah Sinkhole

Wahiba Sands Desert

Wadi Bani Khalid

GROUP LEADER: English-speaking

chauffeur guide INCLUDED ACTIVITIES: Guided 4WD tour of Empty Quarter, Shuwaumiah camping experience, Al Hashman camping experience, entry fees and bottled water during tours

ROUTE SALALAH - SALALAH

DEPARTS: Daily

INDEPENDENT TOUR

DAYS 1-3 Salalah

DAYS 6-7 Wadi Dula / Khazaf / Salalah

Start in Salalah and enjoy your first three days at leisure. Unique in Oman, Salalah is characterised by banana plantations, coconut-scattered beaches and social Dhofari culture. (3B)

Leave the sand dunes and head towards Mt. Qara for a two/three-hour hike to reach the Land of Frankincense at Wadi Dawkah. After one final night of camping, head back to Salalah and pass by the tomb of the prophet Job (of Old Testament fame) and the flamingos, pelicans and storks of a nearby lagoon. Tonight, bed back down in Al Baleed Resort, and wash off the desert sand. (2B, L, D)

DAYS 4-5 Wadi Shuwaymiyah / Al Hashman Follow your guide along Dhofar’s Dream Coast. The panoramic road gives you the best of both worlds with the sea on your right and the mountains on your left. Set up camp in the canyon of Shuwaymiyah for the night. On Day 5, pass vast plantations of frankincense as you make your way to the empty quarter - more specifically the Rub Al Khali desert, the largest on Earth. Tonight, you’re sleeping under the stars! (2B, 2L, 2D)

SALALAH, OMAN

DAYS 8-9 Salalah

O M A N

After all that, you still have one full day left to spend at leisure, with plenty of optional add-ons to fill your time if needed. The tour ends on Day 9. (2B)

Tour Code: MCTEMP

Al Hashman

Ubar

Wadi Dawkah

Wadi Shuwaymiyah

Salalah

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ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotel (5 nts), camping (3 nts)

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Arrival and departure transfers, 4WD

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HIGHLIGHTS OF OMAN SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

DURATION 8 DAYS

PRICE FR £1,649

ROUTE MUSCAT - MUSCAT

- WE LOVE -

NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

NEED TO KNOWS TRIP STYLE: Classic AGE GROUP: Min 12

ILI

ELIGIB

E PA GE 10

GROUP LEADER: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides

LES APP

, LY

GROUP SIZE: Max 16, Avg 12

12 02 15 05 26 16 29 12

Mar 21

Feb 21

Jan 21

Dec

Nov

Oct

Sep

Aug

Jul

Jun

May

Apr

Mar

Feb

Jan

HIGHLIGHTS

DEPARTURES 2020/21:

11 15 13 10 14 14 25 29 27 24 28 31

MY OWN ROOM : Fr £589

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES MUSCAT

BIMMAH SINKHOLE

NIZWÁ CATTLE MARKET

Discover ancient souks, grand landmarks and sandy beaches in Oman’s cultural capital.

One stunning natural feature, this is your Instagram opportunity sorted. Take a dip in the bubbly fresh water.

Strip it back to ancient roots where you’ll see Omanis trading livestock just as they would centuries ago.

DAYS 1-2 Muscat Nearly a quarter of all Omanis live in capital Muscat - with the population now edging the million mark - so where better to start? Meet here Day 1, then set off on a guided tour of the city’s most impressive attractions the next day. Visit the Grand Mosque, home to the world’s second-largest hand-loomed Iranian carpet which took 600 women four years to make. Afterwards, head to the Bait Al Zubair Museum for its collection of ancient weapons and costumes, Muttrah’s historic souk and the historic streets of Old Muscat. (B, L)

• Muscat city tour • Bimmah Sinkhole visit • Nizwá cattle market visit • Raz al Jinz turtle sanctuary night walk • Wahiba Sands desert camp • Sur dhow shipyard visit • Mud houses of Misfat al Abyreen walk

DAYS 3-4 Ras al-Jinz Drive along the coast until you reach the striking Bimmah Sinkhole. Dip your toes, go for a swim or snap the perfect Instagram shot before hitting the road to Sur, once renowned for its dhow shipyards. Reach coastal Ras al-Jinz and visit a nearby turtle sanctuary, where green turtles trek thousands of kilometres to lay their eggs. On Day 4, it’s off to the Wahiba Sands Desert where you’ll stop by the oasis of Wadi Bani Khalid on the way and wind through sand dunes. Tuck into a traditional meal and enjoy a cultural music experience by eve. (2B, D)

WE K N OW BECAUS E WE G O “The mountains here hide some incredible wadis. My favourite place to cool off is Wadi Bani Khalid.”

DAYS 5-6 Nizwá / Al Hamra Leaving the dunes behind, travel towards Ibra and visit the grand Jabrin Castle. Built in 1675, the castle was once an important learning centre for astrology, medicine and Islamic law. Continue towards Nizwá with a pitstop at the historic fortress of Bahla. Set your alarms for an early start on Day 6 and explore the city’s cattle market, one of the Middle East’s finest with traders working pretty much the same as they would have centuries ago. Hear the locals yell out prices for their livestock and watch bids being placed. Later, continue on to the town of Al Hamra to visit the mud houses of Misfat Al Abriyeen and learn about Oman’s ancient water supply system. (2B)

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DAYS 7-8 Muscat Start your journey back to the beginning with your sights set on Muscat. First up is a detour along the roads of Jebel Shams, the country’s highest mountain and located just north of Al Hamra. Have cameras at the ready to capture the views across Wadi Nakhr, drive through Wadi Bani Awf and pass by mountain cliffs before reaching the end of the gorge. Continue on to Muscat, where the trip comes to an end on Day 8. (2B) U N I TGADQMM E D A R A B Tour Code:

E M I R AT E S

Muscat Jebel Shams Mountains Nizwá

O M A N

ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED MEALS

TRANSPORT

Hotels (6 nts), desert camp (1 nt)

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Private bus, 4WD

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Wahiba Sands Desert

Sur Ras al-Jinz

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9. IMPORTANT NOTE CHANGES BEYOND OUR CONTROL 9.1 Compensation will not apply if a significant change is made for reasons beyond our control. These reasons include (but are not limited to): war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks, changes due to rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline or alteration of the airline or aircraft type; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, and any other similar event. 9.2 If you have booked a flight and we are alerted to a significant schedule change by your airline before you leave the UK, we will contact you by email to advise you of this. Please ensure that you have given us your contact email address and that you regularly check for messages before you leave. We have no control over airline schedule changes and we accept no liability for costs which may arise as a result of such changes. After you have left the UK, it is your responsibility to check with the airline that any onward flights you have confirmed are operating as booked. We strongly recommend that you contact your airline at least 72 hours before the scheduled departure of each flight to do this. Please note that for some airlines it is mandatory to confirm with them your intention to fly.

10. OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ARRANGEMENTS 10.1 Nothing in this section or elsewhere in these terms and conditions is intended to or shall operate to exclude our liability for performance of our obligations under the Package Travel Regulations and/or the ATOL Regulations. 10.2 In all circumstances, we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you (including, without limitation, unacceptable behaviour by you); or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or the other suppliers of travel services, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. 10.3 Except as otherwise stated in these terms and conditions, any relevant international convention and in cases involving death or injury caused by our negligence or fraud, we have no liability to you for the actual performance of the services by the other suppliers of travel services unless it is proved that we have breached our duty to select the suppliers with reasonable care and skill and damage to you has been caused as a result of that breach. 10.4 Please note that any other suppliers of travel services who provide services as part of your arrangement may also limit their liability to you. We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of the contract between you and us. As such, you are advised to read the terms and conditions of any other suppliers of travel services who are supplying services to you. 10.5 You can ask for copies of the suppliers’ terms and conditions, or the international conventions, from the relevant supplier or from us by contacting Customer Relations, STA Travel, St Georges House, 56 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NQ. Or email your request to us at www.statravel.co.uk/ customer-services.htm.

11. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING 11.1 Where a change to your travel arrangements is permitted and possible, STA Travel service fees apply in addition to any additional supplier charges. Please see the FAQ pages on www. statravel.co.uk for details of how to request changes. Please note that all reservation changes are subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the services purchased. Changes to name details are not allowed by many airlines and other suppliers of travel services. Whilst we do our best to make such a change if necessary, please bear in mind that most airlines and other suppliers of travel services treat a name change as a cancellation, to which standard conditions and cancellation charges apply. 11.2 Flights must be taken in the sequence they appear on your ticket or e-ticket confirmation. If you plan not to take a flight as booked, please contact the airline as far in advance as possible to discuss your options. If you do not check in on time for a confirmed reservation, the airline may register you as ‘no-show’, which could result in extra charges and/or your whole flight itinerary being cancelled and/or render your ticket void.

12. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING 12.1 If you cancel your arrangements, you may be entitled to a partial refund. In addition to any cancellation fees set out in any supplier of travel services’ terms and conditions (which may be 100% of the cost of the travel arrangements), we will also charge the cancellation fees outlined on your receipt. We need to receive written notification of cancellation and your original ticket/voucher from you before any refund can be considered. If you decide to cancel arrangements before the balance due date, any deposits paid are non-refundable. Refunds will only be paid to you once we have received the

14. PASSPORTS, VISA AND IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS We can provide general information about the passport and visa requirements for your trip. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. Neither we nor the principal(s) or supplier(s) accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. Please note that these requirements may change between booking and departure. Most countries now require passports to be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. Please take special note that for all air travel within the British Isles, airlines require photographic identification of a specific type. Please ask us for full details. We can provide general information about any health formalities required for your trip but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances.

16. TRAVEL ADVICE AND VACCINATIONS 16.1 British Citizens should refer to the travel advice posted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at www.fco.gov.uk for all the countries you intend to visit. You should take advice about the health precautions you need to take prior to departure.

13.2 If the matter cannot be resolved and it involves us or another ABTA Member then you have the option to use ABTA’s ADR scheme, approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, see www.abta.com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute (ODR) Resolution platform at http:// ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying us of your complaint; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved.

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Prices shown in this brochure are ‘per person, per night’ for the meal plan shown, and are based on the cheapest season for travel to each destination. Unless otherwise stated, accommodation prices exclude any locally-payable supplements such as city taxes, visitor or ‘tourist’ taxes, and hotel resort fees. Airport transfers, where these are a compulsory requirement in order to reach your hotel, are also excluded and will need to be arranged separately at the time of booking.

16.3 Alternatively, the STA Travel Clinic offers a full range of travel vaccinations, anti-malarials and expert advice as well as other services for your travel health needs. Locations, open hours and consultation appointments can be viewed/booked online at: www.statravelclinic.co.uk/.

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18. ACCOMMODATION PRICING Prices and offers are correct at time of print (Jan 2020) and subject to change and further terms and conditions. Offers are subject to availability and are sometimes not combinable. Blackout periods may apply. Ask your Travel Expert for full details at time of booking.

16.2 Vaccinations may be required for some or all of the places you are intending to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged necessary vaccinations for your itinerary. Information on health and any vaccinations required to travel is available from your GP and on the Public Health England website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/publichealth-england.

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17.2 Under EU law (Regulation (EC) 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from your airline. The airlines are responsible for compensating you in these circumstances. Please note that, if affected flights comprise part of a Package arranged on your behalf, any reimbursement from the airline under these regulations will not automatically entitle you to cancel and/or obtain a refund of your Package cost from us. Further information about your rights is available from the CAA www.caa.co.uk.

15. INSURANCE Travel insurance is an important part of your arrangements. You should take out adequate insurance for the duration of your journey. Travel insurance is a mandatory element of some travel arrangements. We can arrange travel insurance for you and provide you with a quote and answer any queries you may have regarding the insurance we can offer.

13.1 Because the contract(s) for your travel arrangements is between you and the principal(s) or supplier(s), any queries or concerns relating to the travel arrangements should be addressed to them. If you have a problem whilst on holiday, this must be reported to the principal/supplier or their local supplier or agent immediately. If you fail to follow this procedure there will be less opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint. The amount of compensation you may be entitled to may be reduced or you may not receive any at all depending upon the circumstances. If you wish to complain when you return home, write to the principal/supplier. You will see the name and address plus contact details in any confirmation documents we send you. We will of course assist you with this if you wish - please contact us in the UK, either through the office where you made your arrangements, or through www.statravel.co.uk/customer-services.htm.

17. EU NOTICE REQUIREMENTS 17.1 Under EU law (Regulation (EC) 2111/2005), we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community List’, which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU. The Community List is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/ modes/air/safety/air-ban/index_en.htm. We are also obliged to notify you of the airline(s) to be used in your booking. For details please see your booking confirmation or itinerary. You will be notified if any carrier changes as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Please note that a change of carrier is not considered to be a significant change to your arrangements.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

12.2 If the person paying for the booking (the paying customer) is different from the travelling customer, and the paying customer wishes to cancel or withdraw the funding of any booked tickets, STA Travel will notify the travelling customer of the paying customer’s funding withdrawal and give the travelling customer the option of continuing with the booking, subject to payment of the full cost of the travelling customer’s booked ticket by the travelling customer. If, following this notification, the travelling customer does not pay the full cost of his or her booked ticket, the booked ticket will be cancelled and the amount paid by the paying customer in relation to the booked ticket will be refunded to the paying customer (subject to the relevant supplier of travel services’ terms and conditions and the provisions of previous paragraph of these terms and conditions). Any airline costs/charges associated with the cancellation will be deducted from the refund due to the paying customer. STA Travel will not charge a cancellation fee in these circumstances.

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TRUSTED SINCE 1979 Last year, we insured over 36,000 travellers from the UK alone. 24/7/365 MEDICAL HELP Medical helpline and free remote access to a private UK GP online or by phone. PROTECTION BEFORE YOU LEAVE Cover for cancellation as soon as you’ve purchased your policy.* COVER FOR 100+ ACTIVITIES Skydiving, bungy jumping, zorbing – you name it! FLEXIBILITY ON THE ROAD If your travel plans change, so can your cover. Extend and upgrade cover while you’re away. Homesick? You can even return home once without invalidating your policy.^

Students, Workers and Volunteers Our insurance is packed full of inclusions that are kind to students, workers and volunteers too, including: E xam resit cover C over for working and volunteering S tudy abroad policies M edical elective cover

Sports and WintersportS If you’re heading off on a ski trip, or especially to play a particular sport you’ll need specialist cover. C over adventure activities as the main purpose of your trip C over ski equipment, piste closure & more

LONG TERM COVER AVAILABLE Cover from four days up to two years. FREE COVER Benefit from 7 days free cover for winter sports on our single trip policies and 21 days on our annual policy. Get up to 5 days of cover for North America included at no extra cost on our premier policies. DISCOUNTS We offer up to 25% off group insurance policies. You can also get a 50% discount for children. Infants under two are covered for free.

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Flight Only C over cancellation, luggage, travel documents and personal accidents during your flight Not all cover is available on all policies. * For reasons that fall within the conditions of the policy. ^ Valid on single trip policies of 6 months or longer. Not all cover is available on all policies. ** M edical screening is not available on budget cover, study abroad policies or flight only policies. ± Average only, once all supporting documentation received. + Based on claims dealt with between 01/05/18 – 31/05/19.

TAILOR YOUR POLICY Choose from four levels of cover and three geographical areas, and then tailor your policy with our range of add ons.

NATURAL CATASTROPHE COVER Covers travel disruption in case of unexpected natural phenomena. EXCESS REDUCTION Reduce the excess to £50 or remove it completely on our premier plus policy. GADGET COVER Want to cover your phone and laptop? Get up to £1000 of cover for up to two gadgets.

MEDICAL EXCESS WAIVER Remove the £100 excess on medical claims. HIGHER CANCELLATION COVER Increase your cover from £2000 to £5000 on our premier policy. PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS We consider all pre-existing medical conditions, and medical screening is available on our Standard, Premier and Premier Plus policies.**

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