Thoughts on Group Leader
Asbjorn had it all planned out in advance and everything went like clockwork
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MT TOUBKAL LONG WEEKEND
A stretching four days ideal for those wanting to clear their mind.
WALKING THE FJORDS
I have been on numerous Exodus trips over the past ten years and the Walking the Fjords has been the best. Why! Quite simply the accommodation and food was first class and plenty of it. The Hosts and staff at Nes Gard worked tirelessly to make our week memorable. As for the treks each was unique in scenery and condition under foot, ending with a course on using crampons which included a climb over the glacier. It also helps being blest with excellent weather. Making this a trip to remember.
THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY
The best Exodus trip I’ve done to date. Tranquil in the morning, challenging if the wind picked up, with amazing wildlife on the banks and in the river. We had an excellent tour guide and the group camaderie was second to none. This trip provides the unbeatable joy of getting right into nature coupled with happy exhaustion to get you to sleep at night.
Most Inspirational Moment
Slowly paddling down river watching the sun rise and listening to the early day bird and hippo noises - a level of tranquility you just can't get in London!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Legend. Knew exactly what he was doing and how deal with everyone in the group, whilst providing plenty of entertainment during the day and around the camp fore at night.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Check out the flight times before you book flights with Exodus, BA direct may be a better option. If not, you can get out of Nairobi airport and into the city easily for dinner to pass the stop-over on the way back.
THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY
If you want to be in ‘real’ Africa without the queues of game viewing vehicles and not a fence in sight then this is perfect. A brilliant way to see Africa from the water and certainly no shortage of Hippo or Elephant viewing.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being able to just float within a few metres of Elephants at the waters edge while they got on with doing their own thing.Setting off just as the sun has risen -the tranquility on the water as wildlife starts to show itself.Sleeping at night with the sounds of the bush all around you.
Thoughts on Group Leader
TK and Carlos were brilliant . Looking after our tummies (excellent meals ,including full english breakfasts , prepared on 2 gas rings!).our safety and generally being there to help and inform whenever it is needed.Such lovely guys.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the Trip notes ! They are there for your benefit :-)Be prepared that if you come in July you will most likely have some big headwinds winds and rough water -2 days were a tad hard work .I definitley want to canoe on the Zambezi again but i would opt to miss out on July next time!If you have hands liable to blister easily i would suggest a pair of fingerless sailing type gloves.Travel very light - you have to carry that bag in and out of the canoe a lot !
CLASSIC DOLOMITES
awesome scenery , fantastic weather , everything went according to plan and exodus did what it said on the tin … all I had to do was relax , walk and soak up the scenery .. which I did !Then there was the beatiful quirky spa and pool … just hit the spot after a long days walk.
Most Inspirational Moment
Can't pick one moment ... so many amazing views . I shall never forget the beautiful lush wild flower meadows, the dazzling bright minature alpine flowers seemingly growing out of bare rock . The feeling of freedom , after walking up to just below the peaks ,and surveying all below me . I didnt want to leave .
Thoughts on Group Leader
What a liitle gem was Karl Mather ! A true Gent who oozed enthusiasm and love for the region . He clearly knew the paths like the back of his hand and he looked after us like a shepherd on the hills . He had taken the time to learn about local history and culture and it was very interesting to learn aout the Italian and Austrian fight for the peaks and to see the remains of fortresses and trenches.He told some strange but true local legends and myths which kept him amused and us bemused !
Advice for Potential Travellers
The trip was accurately described and exodus provided good support and communication before , during and after the trip . Pack your swimming costume and try the sauna etc at the lovely quirky hotel .Don't be put off by the Rest day ... make the most of it and hire a bicycle and ride around villebasse or the adjacent valley ... so beautiful . take your ear plugs if you are a light sleeper... those chuch bells are loud if you are facing the square.
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO
A truly magical experience, we did so many new things and had so many great experiences in such diverse surrounding. So glad i went, what an experience!!!!!!
Most Inspirational Moment
Everything from sitting in Todra Gorge at night having some wine in great company to laying in the desert after a sand storm..... The High Altlas mountains are also beautiful and the walk is lovely. All Incredible!!!!!! There were many inspirational moments and it is difficult to list them or to pick one out specifically.....
Thoughts on Group Leader
Mustapha was our group leader, nice guy, knowledgeable, helpful and kind.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Before i went i read many of the reviews and there are certain things that have really stuck in my mind....If you are going during the summer month i cannot reiterate enough to tell you to Drink, Drink, Drink loads of water..... Water seems to come out of every pore in your body and you MUST replenish it!!!!!A must to take: Toilet Tissue (paper hankies), Torch, Antiseptic and Antispetic hand wipes, always have 1 dirhams for the lady in the toilets, dont fill you case too much as there are so many lovely things to buy (in Fez, Mezouga, Essaouira), bottle opener and cork screw if you like to have a drink, Immodium/Dioralyte (our group had lots of trouble in this area), antiseptic cream and plasters for small emergencies.
GORILLAS & MASAI MARA
The reverse route for the AYU trip was majestic. We did the reverse because we wanted to make sure we were able to see the gorillas at our best (not tired or potentially sick by the end of the trip). This proved to be a GREAT decision. Although I was not tired or sick by the end, I felt that seeing the gorillas first and then the small scale safaris was a great preview to the epic Masai Mara!
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many inspirational moments on this trip. The lion cubs snuggling with their mama and the stalking and almost kill were amazing. Being out in the wilderness, in the fresh air, with nothing to worry about other than what was going to amaze me next was relaxing and exhilarating at the same time. Visiting with the children at the school/orphanage was excellent. The beautiful walk up the scenic Uganda mountains and meeting Theresa, the 70 year old woman working the potato fields, while chatting away with our guides was a good way to enjoy the morning. Visiting with the children was inspiring. As a teacher in America, I often take the materials I have for granted. Seeing what these teachers have done for these students puts things in a very different light. I can't wait to bring back their stories to my students. We've set up pen pals!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chris....what can I say. Professional, organized, knowledgable, hard working, and funny! My favorite part of the day was always Chris's "talk" at dinner...."Right, so here's the plan for tomorrow". Something very special about Chris was his clear respect for his co-workers. He constantly gave props to our driver Francis and our chef Jonas. He is humble. Francis....you can always expect a smile out of Francis. He is a great pool player! Francis is a good driver and always knew exactly where he was going. We were never lost and got everywhere on time! It took him a few days to warm up and chat with the group, but he always had some fun things to say! Also very knowledgable about his home country of Kenya! Jonas....one of the most caring and respectful people. There were a few food allergies or dietary needs on our trip. Jonas never made anyone go hungry! He was well aware of all of people's needs on the trip. When he noticed I was eating less of the meat (even though I am not a vegetarian), he let me know he made extra vegetarian food that night so I could have some.
Advice for Potential Travellers
1. Gorilla Trek: Long pants is a must, BUT long pants with something over them or some extra protection is better. There are prickly plants that had my legs stinging for the rest of the day! There are also these EVIL ants that crawl up your pant legs and bit any skin they find! Tucking your pants in or wearing leggings under your pants would help! 2. It gets VERY cold in the morning and at night...bring something warm. 3. Bring an extra battery or two for your cameras. Although there are places to charge, we had a few people who got stuck with out a battery through out the trip. 4. Head torch is a must. There are many nights where you will need it to fend off wild animals on your way to the bathroom :).
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
The trip was extremely well organised and the AWC guides and porters were fabuolous – I was well fed and well looked after in all apsects of the trip. I thoroughly enjoyed the route which was challenging at times, beautiful and took in a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife – colobus monkeys, buffalo, blue monkeys, various insects all amazing. The only downside was the rep on our return to the hotel, we were left to give out the certificates within the group and the presentation cermemnoy and celebratory beers we were promised didn’t happen. There were a few people in our group who struggled to get some informaiton they needed insurance wise due to lost kit as a result of his unavailability which was a shame after a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable week.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking above the clouds - was truly bizarre, beautiful and amazing. Also realising how far we had climbed when we reacked Gilmans point and the sun was up - just amazed that I actually did it! The ice fields are like nothing I have ever seen before, they are beautiful. I think the biggest thing was the sense of achievement - realising just what you can be capable of if you put your mind to something, anything is possible.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Meke was absolutely fantastic, he was upbeat, freiendly and informative. We felt cared for and well informed about each aspect the the trip and his assistant guides were also wonderful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Train, train, train! It isn't massisvely difficult but being fit can't hurt when the altitude makes everything more difficult anyway. I found that training whilst carrying my daysack stood me in good stead. Take lots of pics at the top - i doubt you'll be going back and as much as you are exhausted, son't regret not getting the shots - you don't get that much time once you get there.Take carb gels and rehydrate powders for your water - and drink far more than you think you need to.
MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS
This was my first group trip and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was my first walking holiday and I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was my first holiday without my husband or a friend and I wasn’t sure what to expect. And it was great in every way.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every time we reached a new high point and stopped to take in the view and the cable car trip up L'Aiguille Du Midi when the clouds cleared for a view of the Chamonix valley
Thoughts on Group Leader
Oliver was very knowledgeable about the whole area and added a lot to the walks with his snippets of local history, wildflowers and animals and his truly dreadful jokes, the sort you want to groan at but find yourself laughing anyway
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you take a swimming costume - the hot tub in the garden with the view of the mountains at sunset should not be missed
RODOPI MOUNTAINS
Good walking but not too strenuous, interesting scenery and sightseeing .
Most Inspirational Moment
The devil’s throat Caves with stalactites and stalagmites.
Thoughts on Group Leader
very attractive GirlGood company & pleasant to talk to.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take travel kettle/breakfast tea bags /coffee/dried milk