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4.7 out of 5

Juliet Yager

Reviewed August 2022

Miss

This is a brilliant trip. The itinerary is varied and you really feel like you have seen this beautiful coastline. Our guide (Ivan) was superb. He was very organised and looked after everyone in the group. This is a holiday that you should sign up for it you love culture!

Juliet Yager

Reviewed August 2022

Fun Trip!

This is a great trip for seeing the Amalfi Coast. You cover a lot within a week. There were 2 hikes for more active group members. There is also a chance to see the beautiful Italian architecture in towns such as Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. Our guide (Sev) integrated us into the Italian culture well and made everyone laugh! The hotel is a friendly warm place. The staff host cooking demonstrations some of the evenings, which was great fun.

David Halpin

Reviewed August 2022

Amazing trip

The trip is a good a mix of seeing different destinations in Namibia and finding a lot of wildlife, particular in Etosha. The route is well planned and the long drive have a few stops with some good thought on why you stop there. The optional activities in Swakopmund where good (we did the boat tour and dune bashing, which was excellent)! I would recommend adding it to the main itinerary as it was probably our best day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the only desert elephants in the world, which is an optional excursion (£17.50), should definitely be included in the itinerary. Sitting at the waterhole in Okaukuejo camp was unbelievable with constant wildlife (giraffes, elephants, rhinos, jackals, zebras, wildebeests etc) there for you to view.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Gabriel was a very helpful and kind leader. He was extremely knowledgable about Namibia and all the wildlife it had to offer. He also had a good sense of humour and cooked good meals throughout the tour. The only thing to improve on would be the information on optional tours as we wouldn’t know until a few hours before and the clients would always bring it up. A simple sheet with trips, days and prices would have been perfect.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ensure you pack good walking shoes and a thick coat/hat in winter as it gets very cold of a night. Food was good throughout and restaurants/cafes were mostly really good. Would be difficult for a vegetarian as most dishes are meat based.

Emily MacSporran

Reviewed August 2022

A wonderful trip

This trip more than lived up to my expectations with wonderful hosts (Clare and Liz) and a great guide (Jef). From start to finish everything was organised extremely well, the weather was perfect, the treks and the scenery magnificent, informative information from our guide and all topped off with great food every day.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing their sun rise over the mountains in the morning and setting in the evening.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was a great leader. He had all the qualities necessary to make this trip comfortable and enjoyable for everyone: - understanding of the group and their different abilities -understanding of the terrain and the challenges - knowledge of the area - an all important sense of humour

Arlette Lee

Reviewed August 2022

Exceptional

This trip was phenomenal. Every day, we were treated to incredible adventures, experiences to last a life time. An action packed week with a brilliant group of kind, fun people who for that week became your family in Jordan. Ayyad, the tour leader was brilliant. I booked this one week before, literally looked in the brochure and thought ok this sounds good. A mix of adventure, culture. With no expectations, I was blown away. The entire group said ‘I’m wowed out’, then Ayyat will say look up and again, mesmerised. Jordan was a dream. The experiences were sensational, breath-taking. Exodus organisation was fantastic. You turn up and enjoy, leave the organisation etc to them. Your job is to enjoy the experience, be present and soak it all in. Returned from here with the blues for three weeks. A magical week. Go, go, go. Something for everyone!

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day, from waking hearing the morning prayer, the city of Petra, the bus journeys watching the contrast of landscapes change hour by hour. Jerash, the hikes for two days in Petra were out of this world, chilling at the high place of sacrifice. The Jordan Canyon, wow. Watermelon, the juiciest ever on the side of the road. Wadi Rum, the jeeps, camels, camping, stars. Mesmerised took be back to Africa. Sunrise in the desert. A lot of spiritual energy here. Dinner with the Jordanian family. The Bakery and the charming Lawrence on the way to WadiRum, Wadi Rum train station. We covered so much, oh and the Dead sea, wow, wow, wow. This trip is what you make of it, eyes wide open. An enrichening soul journey.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic sunny disposition of Ayyad. A fountain of knowledge. If only I could remember a 1/4 of what he shared. The takeaway was to be present, put the phone away and experience Jordan with all your senses. Ayyad went out of his way to provide our group with a trip which we'll all remember fondly. Months later the group are in touch. Ayyad knew the best way to do things with his insight, the right routes in Petra, the added touched, surprises on the trip. Thank you!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go, go, go. Pack your hiking boots, not trainers as the walks are long, better support in proper boots. Pack linen. Don't forget small day bag for the hikes etc and a bag to put your nits in for the one night camping. Be open minded, no expectations and flow. It is well organised, all you have to do is book it, pack and arrive on time at the airport. It felt like a longer holiday than one week, we covered so much. Absolutely fantastic.

Emma Pollock

Reviewed August 2022

Super trip

Excellent itinerary, some amazing highlights… especially the Delta, wildlife and optional activities.

Most Inspirational Moment

Camping in the delta and whitewater rafting.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guide was well organised and knowledgeable-also a fabulous cook.

Linda Kamal

Reviewed August 2022

Trip to Eden

This is the second time I have been on this particular trip. As before it didn’t disappoint. The mokoro trip to the delta was magic. We were provided with copious wildlife sightings during our walks with a local guide. The camp was in a great location where a friendly elephant repeatedly wandered by during the day and also in the night. On the way to the Makadikadi pan we saw a large group of vultures on the roadside feasting on a cow carcass. It was like watching wildlife on one in the flesh. The pan when we reached it shimmered in the sun looking very unreal. The big skies gave us a breathtaking sunset. At Victoria Falls we had a restful day. We enjoyed visiting the Falls which were at their best “wet but still visible “ . We went on the zipwire across the gorge which was relaxing and scenic and allowed a good view of the Zambian falls. The evening meal at the Lookout cafe was delicious and the cafe very stylish. Returning to Botswana next day the optional cruise is recommended. The highlight of this was the sunset in an area rich in hippos and watching to birds fly to their roosts for the night. Next day after a long drive to Savuti we were rewarded with the sight of Painted Wolf puppies playing outside their den. I felt very privileged to see them. Next day they had left the den so we were lucky. A full day in Savuti allowed a sighting of wild dogs after a kill and lions contemplating a pursuit. Sadly this didn’t happen while we were there. Another drive to Moremi with a sighting of a secretary bird in the distance. We were fortunate to view crocodiles devouring a rotting carcass and performing classic rolls in the water to release the flesh. Our pre supper treat was another sighting of lions in the reserve. Next day we continued our game viewing but the major highlight came in the evening during supper. We had heard hyena’s in the night but this night a plucky hyena wandered into camp looking for scraps. During all this the food prepared by Abis and the rest of the crew exceeded in quality every restaurant we visited. The T bone was especially delicious.

Most Inspirational Moment

The last night in camp when a hyena wandered in. Brian our guide encouraged me to take photos as he shone his torch in the direction of the animal while ensuring that we didn’t get too close . It was one of the great things about camping that you might see or hear things in the night. You really felt you were there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brian was extremely friendly and made great efforts to show us interesting things.He had a very good knowledge of the wildlife and animal behaviour. He worked extremely hard and was always available to answer questions. The whole crew were very enthusiastic and nothing was too much trouble including driving to the nearest park gate to charge a camera battery (Didn’t realise they were going so far or wouldn’t have asked ).

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you bring lots of khaki/ sand coloured clothes. Neutral really means these colours. Also wrap up well for the morning drive to the salt pans. It’s cold and windy on the way. Definitely have a bush shower. It’s so refreshing and great to air dry.

MAggie Dawson

Reviewed August 2022

Enlightening

A whistle-stop tour of stupendous scenery and fascinating history. Each day brought something new to wonder at.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our Local Guide Samra had experienced in her family the horrors of the siege of Sarajevo and to hear first-hand brought home how people's resilience of spirit can conquer such appalling treatment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Efficient, humorous, knowledgeable and all round good egg

Advice for Potential Travellers

Decent walking shoes!

Lily Owens

Reviewed August 2022

August Adventure in the Baltics

It was the first cycling holiday with exodus and lived up to all my expectations with a great mix of leisurely cycling and cultural visits. Our tour Leader Andrius contributed to the success of the trip with his thoughtfulness, caring attitude, and sheer determination to ensure our group had a lovely holiday. Nothing was left to chance and each day was so varied with a packed itinerary to explore three countries Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with all its history, culture food and drink. I enjoyed the leisurely cycle to admire the beautiful landscape of each country along Rivers Lakes, Forests and coastal shoreline. Swimming or paddling in the Baltics sea together with having lunches to taste the local cuisine to include smoked fish, soups and of course Zeppelins.

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved cycling along the Peipsi Lake and the hilly trip to Otepaa which is known as the Estonian Switzerland which had stunning views of pine forests from the Tower. The trip along the Curonian Spit with the calmness of the Lagoon and then the memorable boat trip to view the Trakai Castle. it was also great in the evenings where the group attended some traditional restaurants and of course the friendless of the people we were fortunate to meet throughout our trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrius was so knowledge to provide insightful history of all Capital towns we visited, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. To be honest The Baltic countries have history which I was not familiar with it so made it more interesting to hear the tales of the Soviet occupation and how relevant the Ukraine War is today for all of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It was hot in the Baltics so good quality cycling gear with plenty of sun cream, insect repellant. The trip is not for serious cyclists but a nice relaxed mixture of cycling and sightseeing.

Nigel Turner

Reviewed August 2022

A great way of seeing four islands

The Azores are beautiful, especially if you go when the hydrangeas are looking good. This trip is a great way of seeing four islands but, since you stay in only two hotels, you’re not repacking all the time. The accommodation was very good. A smart hotel in Ponta Delgada and a good enough hotel in Horta with each room having a balcony with amazing views of the harbour, Pico island and the sunrise. The breakfasts were pretty good and provided plenty of food before the walks. Both towns have plenty of interest and the nautical side of Horta is great. There were seven of us in the group plus our Sao Miguel guide (Tony) and our four islands guide (Filipe) both of whom were very good. We all got on well. If you’re fit and mobile, and strong enough going uphill and especially downhill, the walks are good exercise and not overly challenging. There’s plenty to see and photograph along the way and each walk is slightly different from the next. The group meals are the lunches with our guides having organised three picnics and three terrific restaurant lunches – local food in Sao Miguel and Pico and very good tuna in Peter’s Café on Faial. In the evenings we generally split into two or three smaller groups. Tip: it really pays off booking restaurants in advance. As The Azores are quite some way away, we decided to stay two weeks and so followed this trip with the self-guided ‘Cycling in the Azores’ on Terciera. So we ended up seeing five of the nine islands.

Most Inspirational Moment

The hydrangeas on Sao Miguel and Sao Jorge. The lunch on Pico. The sunrises over Horta. The whale watching trip. Good chats on the walks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both leaders were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, good fun and looked after everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

In Ponta Delgada try to visit the Museu Carlos Machado/Jesuit College (great ecclesiastical art and church) and in Horta the Museum of Whaling (it’s so well done). The whale watching trip from Horta is great too. We saw several sperm whales. See the comment above about reserving a table for the evening meal. This is pretty easy as you're only staying in two towns, one of which you return to at the end of the week (Ponta Delgada - perhaps book Alcides for the last evening).

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