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Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge

What a great way to experience four different countries in one holiday. After a few days in Cape Town, we travelled north to Namibia then east to Botswana and Zimbabwe where our holiday ended. You are immersed in the local ways of the communities visited and the only way to do this is to travel by road.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were quite a few inspiring moments, which included climbing Dune 45 in Namibia, to experiencing close up viewings of animals in their natural habitats, to the huge extent of Victoria Falls.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had two group leaders, Petrus and Ian. Both were great fun and kept us well informed. They went above and beyond to ensure we had an experience of a lifetime and even became mechanics when our vehicle had a blow out on a tarmac road, when one would may expected this to occur on the gravel roads.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Most days of this trip included very long drives, but this is the only way to see the changing landscape of the countries visited. Water is supplied on the bus and in most of the lodges, so take a water bottle. Poles for the hike to the White Lady Paintings could come in useful if you are used to walking with poles, but only one of our group used them, as the ground is very uneven. Be prepared to share accommodation in Estosha National Park. The majority of the lodges have a fridge and most have mosquito nets. Don't rely on always using a credit card as we found the electronic readers didn't always work, so cash was required. You only need South African Rand for use in South Africa, Namibi and Zimbabwe and US dollars for Botswana, which you will need for the border crossing into Zimbabwe.

An unforgettable adventure in the Himalayas!

Nepal is such an awe-inspiring country, and seeing the Himalayas up close really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Reaching Annapurna Base Camp was an unforgettable moment, and the sense of achievement that my group and I felt when we finally made it was incredible.

Expect plenty of steps along the way, but the fantastic team on the ground made sure our enjoyment and safety were always the priority. The pacing of the trek was spot on, and each evening we looked forward to relaxing in the local teahouses and hearing our leader’s stories and jokes.

An amazing experience from start to finish, and one I’d highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly memorable adventure in Nepal!

The adventure of a lifetime!

As an Exodus staff member, I know how much people love this trip – but experiencing it for myself took my appreciation to a whole new level!

The local team are simply brilliant. It’s fair to say I would have got nowhere near the top without the positivity and knowledge of our leader, Happyness, and assistant guides Lucy, Joyce and Florian, plus all the support crew. On top of that, the group I joined as a solo traveller was so welcoming and funny – every day was a blast.

Additionally, the Lemosho Route itself felt like a great choice. Just having that little bit longer to acclimatise may have been the difference between me getting to the top and not.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved climbing the Barranco Wall, but it's got to be standing at Uhuru Peak with the rest of the group!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Happyness was simply incredible. She was so attentive when she needed to be, she made sure we acclimatised safely, she answered any questions we had and always made sure we were comfortable. It was such a privilege to walk up the mountain with her and her excellent support crew

Advice for Potential Travellers

Read the Trip Notes before you book and make sure you're comfortable with the difficulty of the trip - particularly summit night!

More animal sightings than I could have hoped for

As a birdwatcher I know that nature doesn’t also show up just because you bought a ticket but, from the first moment, the wildlife of Kruger more than delivered. And so much of that was due to the guides Exodus booked inside the reserve, particularly Nhlamulo Nyalungu who always seemed to know where the action was.

The accommodation was great too and meals were superb, variety as well as quality with plenty of quantity. Rooms were clean and very spacious with access onto the lawn and pool without losing any sense of privacy.

Most Inspirational Moment

Stepping into the bush without the protection of a vehicle, knowing that it was only the experienced armed guides between us and any angry hippos. Or was it the elephant just a few feet from the side of the vehicle, ears warning us that his patience was wearing thin? Or the lion cub that played with his father, while mother and siblings sauntered past our truck? Or the wild dogs, barely still for a second, and wondering if we'd have to witness a kill? Or the log that turned into a crocodile? Or, maybe, it was watching two of our group zip-lining across Graskop Gorge. So many amazing and inspiring moments - sorry, I can't pick just one.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Frank, I think, had stepped in at the last moment and did an excellent job. He was knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and articulated it well, and made us feel very well looked after at all times, especially in the search for somewhere to hand in our postcards!

Advice for Potential Travellers

You will have more food that you can comfortably eat at Perry's Bridge so pace yourself because it's all delicious! There are lots of early mornings because that's when you get some amazing sunrises and the best sightings, so get to bed early. Look for birds as well as the Big Five, some are astonishing. Don't miss the bush walk. In October it was colder than I expected in South Africa generally; although we had some days around 30 degrees, it was often more like 20 or less and I wished I'd brought more than 1 fleece. Don't forget your hat, unless you want to buy one as a souvenir. Sun-cream and malaria tablets as standard. Have a good camera and binoculars - I took a separate camera but some phone results were just as good, just make sure you've set it to good quality. Oh yes, and don't be surprised if you end up bringing your postcards home with you.

Beautiful Country, Beautiful People

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Portugal with Exodus. Our tour guide Carla was everything you hope a tour guide to be. She was knowledgeable, articulate, funny, motivated and immensely proud of her country. She helped us experience all the beauty, history and traditions of Portugal. She taught us about the people, the pride and promise of this beautiful place. Along the way every day we explored a new city, hiked a new path, drank fabulous wine and dined on amazing local foods.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspiring moments came from people and attitudes about preserving Portugal. Both Carla, our tour guide and Alberto, our driver were so proud to share their country and customs with us. It felt like we had been invited into their homes as a treasured guest.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Carla was a phenomenal leader, she kept us moving, made sure we arrived before the crowds, arranged for us to experience the most important aspects of a place and fostered a friendship and bond that made each day more enjoyable. Her genuine warmth made us care more about the country, people and our group. We truly loved spending time together, exploring new sights each day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Come prepared to walk, learn and love Portugal and its people.

Quiet, scenic and cold

Great trek. Excellent guide. Amazing trek crew. Far fewer trekkers than Nepal. Lots of monasteries. Disappointing hotels given price of trip. Much colder than I expected at night.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sunrise camping at 4000m

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent

Advice for Potential Travellers

Expect it to be very cold in October and November. It might snow. Take a very warm 4 season sleeping bag and duvet jacket. I didn't find the trek at all challenging - just very pleasant, scenic and quiet. I found the camping challenging - it was so cold!

Stunning walks in Andalucia!

As an Exodus employee, I was lucky enough to experience Walking in Andalucia and absolutely loved it. Every day felt different, with great walks at a good pace and constantly changing scenery, from mountains and olive groves to time in towns and cities. A lot of the walking felt really off the beaten track, which made it even more special. We had a brilliant group, a fantastic guide and wonderful hosts at the traditional cortijo, with amazing views to wake up to each day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to choose from! The Caminito del Rey is an absolute must-do experience, but I also loved the optional morning trip to Ronda and our day in Seville. There were so many different highlights throughout the week.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Teresa was fantastic. She had only recently started leading this trip, but you would honestly have thought she'd been doing it for years. She paced the walks perfectly, was incredibly organised and took the time to have great conversations with everyone. She genuinely made the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Even in October it was hot, so I'd recommend taking two water bottles or a water bladder. Cash is definitely king in Andalucia, particularly smaller denominations for the "bar breaks" (morning coffees!). I'd also recommend good, sturdy walking boots, as some days involve a fair amount of ascent and descent. Also take time to really take in the views on your walks!

Wonderful and fascinating trip around Rajesthan and Nepal

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We ‘ticked off’ all of the sights you would expect to see, but also got under the skin of both countries a little, to soak up the way of life. India as expected is noisy, busy, colourful, fascinating. Nepal more relaxed.

Most Inspirational Moment

Riding in a tuk tuk through Delhi, a cookery lesson, sunrise hitting the Himalayas and turning the peaks golden.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jatin was brilliant. He was flexible when the group wanted to be a little creative with the itinerary, proactive in checking ahead to smooth our way and avoid problems (I'm still in awe of how efficiently he got us through the India / Nepal border ), knowledgeable, friendly...I could go on!

Advice for Potential Travellers

We went a day early and took the Salaam Baalak tour around Old Delhi - well worth it for an in-depth look around and for the chance to chat to someone who grew up as a street kid there. Clothing for women - requirements are not terribly 'modest'. Knees and shoulders covered in India but in some places even that was flexible; at no point did I need a headscarf or arms covered - other than in Chitwan to avoid bitey insects! Currency - We changed USD to Indian Rupees on arrival, credit cards widely accepted in both countries , moneychangers easy to find, Indian Rupees accepted in shops etc in Nepal on a fixed exchange rate so no need to buy Nepalese rupees. Your money goes a long way! Ear plugs are useful - some of the hotels have a lot of noise outside.

Great tour

There’s a bit of everything for those who enjoy a certain degree of adventure without going crazy… A full day trek. Two half days of biking in the countryside. City tours. Kayaking, We saw most of the country- from Sapa in the north to Ho CHi Mingh City in the south. They should have included a day in the Mekong Delta (I added it on with another company. We used every form of transportation imaginable- bus, train, cable car, rickshaw, bike, car, plane… name it. Some of the bus rides were long and not particularly comfortable. I didn’t mind the overnight train ride and slept for a few hours. The homestay in Sapa wasn’t really a homestay. It was a very primitive bed nd breakfast. A real homestay means living with a family for the night. The caves of Phong Nga were impressive. Ho An is a gem and we had some needed free time there. The bike rides were lovely. The trekking was fun but tiring. I would strongly recommend it.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to count. I loved the bike rides, kayaking and trekking. Ho An is very special. The food was superlative throughout, as was the group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Than is a wonderful person and very generous with his time and energy. He is dedicated and talkative. His English could use some work, and sometimes he went on long detailed tangents, but he provided a great deal of needed information- some from his own life - which was greatly appreciated.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take this tour. It is a lovely insight into Vietnam and its natural and man-made wonders. The people, food, culture, lifestyle... you get a little of everything.

Cycling the Loire Valley

This week long trip included 6 days of gentle peddling and about 300km covered. It was called Cycling the Loire Valley but is no longer listed as an offered tour. The biking was perfect, not too demanding and almost entirely off-road. We visited unbelievable castles, palaces, monasteries, and vineyards. The wine tastings were first rate. The food was unbelievable. The hotels were centrally located and lovely. The wine was out of this world. The bikes were just perfect for the terrain. I tend to be very critical of everything- I couldn’t find anything to criticize about this trip. I don’t know why you don’t offer it now

Most Inspirational Moment

Its hard to select. I loved the biking. The wine tastings were special. The picnic lunches were unbelievable. It was a perfect balance between sightseeing and biking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ruben was a gem. I can't tell you how wonderful he is. He knows the route inside and out and always warned us when we had a modest uphill incline. He knew the history, the backroads and the scenic routes. He was a delight to be with. His picnic lunch selections included some of the best cheeses, pates, and quiche I have ever eaten. He always prepared a delicious salad to go with it all. No room for improvement He is a special person and should be cherished

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take this tour. 50km a day isn't much.... gentle rolling hills and flat routes. Unbelievable countryside and sights to see. The towns were charming. The hotels were just wonderful. I hunted for something to criticize and came up empty-handed.