Destination Guide

1. 

   Botswana

   • Stunning wildlife and waterways of the Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve.
   • Elephants & other wildlife of Chobe Game Reserve.
   • The dramatic salt pans of Makgadikgadi.
   • Wilderness, wildlife and San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert.
   • Excellent quality safari accommodation and guiding.
   • Good choice of safari styles –luxury tented camps and lodges, private wilderness camping, mokoro safaris, horseback safaris.
   • Luxury island lodges in the Caprivi Strip.
2. 

   Brazil

   • Richly diverse wildlife of the Pantanal wetlands and the vast Amazon rainforest.
   • Miles of pristine beaches fringed by turquoise seas.
   • Fascinating cultural diversity.
   • The impressive Iguazu Falls.
3. 

   Ecuador

   • The unique wildlife and landscape of the Galapagos Islands.
   • The traditional cultures and dramatic landscape of the Andes.
   • Rainforests - home to diverse flora and fauna, as well as native tribes.
   • Superb birdwatching in the cloudforests.
   • Charming accommodation in haciendas, lodges and tribal huts.
     
4. 

   Galapagos Islands

   • Remarkable range of wildlife with no fear of man
   • Explore the Galapagos Islands with an expert naturalist guide
   • Travel from island to island in a comfortable yacht
   • Snorkel with turtles, penguins, sea lions and a whole variety of underwater life
   • Excellent diving options for the experienced diver
5. 

   India

   • Rich cultural heritage including breathtaking masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal, Moghul palaces and Rajput forts.
   • Tigers and lots of other wildlife in the many national parks.
   • Hikes and treks in the Himalayas.
   • Excellent beaches and backwaters of the south.
   • Great curries!
   • Exquisite retreats with rejuvenating therapies.
   • Palatial heritage hotels.
6. 

   Jordan

   • Petra –the rose red city carved into the rock.
   • Salty waters of the Dead Sea.
   • Incredible historical monuments from Biblical times. Crusades castles and Roman cities.
   • Breathtaking desert landscapes at Lawrence of Arabia’s Wadi Rum.
   • Wildlife reserves home to the rare Arabian oryx, and the coral reefs of the Red Sea.
   • Great hiking and horse riding.
7. 

   Kenya

   • Exciting wildlife watching in the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo and other reserves.
   • White sand beaches of the mainland coast, and islands of Lamu.
   • The Rift Valley lakes.
   • Rich traditional cultures of the Maasai, Samburu and other tribes.
   • Gorgeous accommodation from safari lodges and camps to colonial homes and ‘barefoot’ beach huts.
   • Excellent hiking, fishing, and horse riding.
     
8. 

   Lesotho

   • The “Kingdom in the Sky” – a beautiful mountainous country.
   • Excellent trekking, and pony trekking with the Basotho people.
   • San Bushman rock art.
   • Dinosaur footprints!
9. 

   Malawi

   • The warm heart of Africa.
   • Lake Malawi –excellent for relaxing or enjoying water-based activities such as kayaking.
   • Unique freshwater diving in Lake Malawi.
   • Game-viewing in Liwonde National Park.
   • Horse-riding on Nyika Plateau.
   • Hiking around Mount Mulanje.
     
10. 

    Morocco

    • Souks, medinas and kasbahs!
    • Incredible Imperial cities of Marrakesh, Fez and Meknes with exquisite Islamic art and architecture.
    • The beauty and silence of the Sahara Desert.
    • Hiking in the Atlas Mountains and gorges such as Dades.
    • Coastal resorts such as the quaint fishing port of Essaouira.
    • Stylish accommodation in riads and kasbahs –perfect for short breaks.
      
11. 

    Mozambique

    • The Bazaruto Archipelago, with excellent beach resorts and watersports.
    • Quilalea Archipelago, with luxury island beach lodges.
    • Mozambique shore of Lake Malawi - beautiful remote beaches, kayaking, snorkelling and freshwater diving.
      
12. 

    Nepal

    • UNESCO World Heritage site of the Kathmandu Valley, with its ancient architecture and traditional culture.
    • Stunning hiking opportunities, including to Mount Everest Base Camp.
    • Religious heritage linked with Buddhism, Hinduism and Shamanism, with their associated temples, monasteries and evocative spiritual and religious festivals.
    • Wildlife of Chitwan and Bardia national parks, including tigers and rhino.
13. 

    Peru

    • The ‘lost’ Inca city of Machu Picchu.
    • The classic Inca Trail trek, and other excellent hikes.
    • Hugely biodiverse rainforests of Manu and Tambopata Reserves.
    • Lake Titicaca with unique island communities and floating reed islands!
    • Andean condors in the beautiful Colca Canyon.
    • The bizarre Nazca Lines mapped onto the desert floor.
      
14. 

    Rwanda

    • THE place to see Mountain Gorillas.
    • See other primates including chimpanzees.
    • Excellent bird watching.
15. 

    South Africa

    • Famed wildlife of Kruger National Park, and over 300 other parks and reserves.
    • Incredible diversity of landscapes, environment, wildlife, cultures and available activities.
    • Malaria-free African holidays.
    • The beauty of the Garden Route, and the world-renowned Winelands.
    • Stunning beaches, and cosmopolitan cities.
    • Swaziland and Lesotho add another dimension to this vast land.
      
16. 

    Tanzania

    • World-renowned wildlife reserves such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Selous.
    • The annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.
    • Thriving chimpanzee populations.
    • Climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
    • White coral beaches of Zanzibar.
    • Relaxed atmosphere of Indian Ocean islands such as Mafia and Chole.
    • Traditional cultures of the Maasai, Iraqw, Chagga and others.
      
17. 

    Uganda

    • Spectacular mountain scenery and other environments such as forests, rivers and lakes.
    • Treks to see the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi or Mgahinga.
    • Excellent wildlife including chimpanzees and other primates.
    • Superb birdwatching, including the rare Shoebill Stork.
      
18. 

    Zambia

    • One of the places to be for wildlife viewing.
    • South Luangwa National Park is for many people the best park in Africa.
    • Walking safaris were pioneered here and remain a speciality.
    • Other excellent parks include Kafue and the Lower Zambezi.
    • The magnificent Victoria Falls.
    • Stunning range of safari accommodation.