Mixture of hotels as per say with Explore, from full electricity to an African Hut lit by candle light. Please note accommodation is very basic compared to Western standards which Assan stressed to the group on the first day of the trip.
As mentioned in the itinerary there is a heavy emphasis on the bird life and the majority of trips are geared towards the birds. If birds are your thing then this is a trip for you.
The guide Assan is an excellent & enthusiastic birder with a comprehensive knowledge of the birds from The Gambia & Senegal.
Assan is a very open and honest guide & will relay his personal experiences of his own village life in The Gambia.
Driver Cering was excellent & ensured we were all safe & comfy on the long journeys on the bumpy African roads.
Bottled was provided on the bus along with regular local fruits.
Food wise, a lot of enthesis on fish cooked and served whole.
I am a vegetarian non fish eating and with help from Assan I never went hungry.
Local children enjoyed the sweets the group brought from the U.K.
Active and outdoorCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
16-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dakar, Saloum Delta, Ndagane, G
Dakar, Saloum Delta, Ndagane, Goree , St. Louis, Langue De Barbarie, Georgetown, Bintang Bolong
Ines, Fatima and Koffi tried really hard under very difficult circumstances to make this trip a success. Very fulfilling trip with many interesting sites and experiences. I highly recommend it.
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Bungalow
Age Range
16-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Grand Bas
Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Grand Bassam, Bouake, Korhogo, Fakaha, Odienne, Man Town, Zadepleu Waterfalls, Daloa
A full-on, in-depth exploration of Botswana’s wildlife.
Accommodation varies hugely; luxury hotels, basic camp beds when wild camping, river boat cabins and luxury lodges.
The days are long. On Safari days it’s a 0500 wake-up, breakfast at 0530 and out on Safari by 0600. You get back to camp for around 1100 and back out again at 1600. If you’re relocating to a different campsite you’re on the road from 0500-1500 and then out again from 1630-1830. It is a very sedentary tour with 10-12 hours in the open-sided Safari truck searching out the best wildlife and birdlife Botswana has to offer.
The roads in the parks are very bumpy but that’s part of the fun of the tour and the only way to immerse yourself in the wildlife experience.
The tour leader’s wildlife and bird knowledge was phenomenal.
Victoria Falls was impressive, even at the end of the dry season.
Highly recommended if you’re adventurous, don’t mind getting a bit dusty and want to see some amazing wildlife and sights.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Guest House, Tent
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Maun, Victoria Falls, Okavango R
Maun, Victoria Falls, Okavango River, Tsodilo Hills, Chobe National Park, Savuti, Moremi
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Korea surprised us in the best way! Seoul was vibrant, the food was amazing (hello, Korean BBQ!), and the countryside was stunning. The trip was so well-planned!
The two tour leader Wilfred and Tarik were superb. They moulded into the group with their friendly manner but remained very professional and knowledgeable throughout. Did they train in the Happy Store?
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Belize City, Flores, Caye Caulke
Belize City, Flores, Caye Caulker, Placencia, San Ignacio, XUNANTUNICH MAYA TEMPLE, Tikal
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I thought it might be useful to give a little more info about the walking on this trip as I was very concerned I had bitten off more than I could chew.
I am nearly 73, fit , for my age, woman. Used to walking but I live in Essex so am not used to hills!
I have walked in Vietnam and Georgia in the past 18 months however this trip was much more of a challenge because of altitude and heat. I was the oldest in the group of 11 with the youngest at 22(!)
Whilst three of the group reached the peak a good hour ahead and two turned back the rest of us all succeeded. It was challenging however if I can do it others can!! Very tough on knees and my advice is to get your cardio up to scratch and go for it!
Overall a fantastic trip with excellent walking, very basic camping, great food and Hery a wonderful, caring guide.
WildlifeActive and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Bungalow, Resort, Camping, Eco Lodge, Guest House
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Antananarivo, Isalo National Par
Antananarivo, Isalo National Park, Ifaty Beach, Ambositra, Ranomafana, Ambalavao, Andringitra National Park, Imarivolanitra
Initially, I was reluctant to visit Iguazu as I thought its just another waterfall, but when I saw the beauty of this waterfall I was speechless. You have to visit this place to experience the beauty and enormity.
The Macuco safari & boat trip to under the waterfall I am not going to forget ever.
Since I was unable to visit the Argentina side of the waterfall, I was able to spend the day at the Itaipu Dam and also the 3 fronteiras (borders).
What a memorable trip.
ExplorerSightseeing ToursBeach
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, portuguese, spanish
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu, A
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu, Amazon Brazil, Manaus, Amazon Lodge, Iguazu Falls
The trip was amazing. The crew were outstanding and we were extremely well looked after and all our needs catered for and more. Exceptional trip in every aspect.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I was pleased to get a chance to visit Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans. I was able to do all the highlights in each city and get an overall view of the downtown. It is a great way to do everything is a short amount of time.
AdventureExplorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis
New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Natchez
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Great trip, it really was a contrast of the different parts of Colombia. My favourite part of the trip was staying in the coffee region and the day we went to the Coco Valley by an old jeep, played tejo and walked around Salento. I also enjoyed the cookery lesson and coffee tour. Overall highly recommended and a real insight in to Colombia.
Andres was a great guide, super kind and considerate. I felt really safe and well looked after by him on the tour.
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bogota, Cartagena, Jericó, Guata
Bogota, Cartagena, Jericó, Guatapé, Paloquemao, Villa De Leyva, Barichara, Guane, Armenia, Salento
A brilliant trip, covering the most important sites in Uzbekistan as well as lesser known places. The tour guide was kind, considerate, very knowledgable and lots of fun. Travelling in a small group was so much more enjoyable than some of the big bus loads we encountered. Another great trip from Explore!
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers