Destination Guide

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.

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.

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.
  

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

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.

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.

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.
  

Lesotho

A beautiful, land locked mountain kingdom, reminiscent of Nepal or Tibet.  Home to the Basotho people who live with their ponies and cattle in remote hillside huts. There are excellent hiking trails, cultural history and bush man rock art, waterfalls, dinosaur footprints and much more to be explored here.  Lesotho combines well on a self drive tailor made holiday to South Africa.

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.
  

Mauritius

Mauritius is a perfect tropical island destination about 2000km off the south east coast of Africa.  It can be added to an African safari or visited as a destination in it's own right and is a good all year round option with a nice warm climate.  Mauritius has a lot to offer everyone from honeymooners to families.  Water sports are popular and the island is surrounded by reefs but there is plenty to explore inland too with tropical forests, hills and hiking, colourful markets and a tasty food culture!

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.
  

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.
  

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.

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.
  

Rwanda

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

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.
  

Swaziland

Land locked by surrounding South Africa, The Kingdom of Swaziland is of great cultural and historical interest with dramatic mountains and plenty of wildlife as well. Easily combined with a trip to South Africa, it is well worth spending several days or more in this fascinating country.

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.
  

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.
  

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.