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My partner Paul and I had a fantastic time on this cycling holiday. The group are still exchanging photos several weeks after returning home and it is lovely to see all those smiling faces each time. The cycling, company, accomodation and food were all spectacular. Thanks again to our cycle guide Peter for his enthusiastic and inclusive approach.
Cycling in it, is a lovely way to discover more about a country
He was great. Really went beyond the call of duty to make us all welcome and to get to know the local areas. As well as the cycling he had much to tell us about the history, culture and food of each area we cycled to.
Just enjoy yourselves. Join in with the group, you will want to anyway.
By far the best holiday I’ve been on. Fantastic wildlife (lucky to see the safari big 6), the culture – visit to local masai village, tour of Stone town and spice tour in Zanzibar.The Exodus crew (Chris, Tutu and Samy) and the whole group made it even better. Not sure if I’ll get tired of talking about this to my friends. Just book your place & enjoy a holiday of a lifetime.
So many so here a just a few: Lake Naivasha (seeing hippos), farm walk (being very close to zebras and giraffes), Lake Nakuru NP (rhinos, lions being within metres of our truck), sunset at Lake Victoria, Serengeti Park (all the wildlife and especially elephants, cheetahs, leopards), stories by the fire at the campsite in the Serengeti Park, Ngorongoro crater, Arusha - Masai Museum, Marangu - banana & coffee plantation/visiting the local school, waterfall and the local market. To finish Zanzibar with tour of Stone town & spice tour, seeing the sunset from Africa House balcony having a refreshing cocktail. At Amaan Bungalows (north on Zannzibar where you will spend your last two of the holiday) you have to visit the Mnarani turtle sanctuary - 15 minutes walk on the beach.
The crew - Chris, Tutu and Samy - were fantastic. Friendly, helpful, plenty of stories, fun moments. Even when the truck broke down on our way out of Serengeti, they pulled all the stops to get us to our next destinations - Ngorongoro crater and Arusha - no noticeable inconvience to us, it was just another adventure.
Just book it.In Tanzania & Zaanzibar you get a better exchange rate for your dollar with larger notes ($100 and $50) then with smaller ones ($20, $10, $5). Is only a few tens of Tanzanian shillings but it will add up. At Amaan Bungalows you can take cash out on your cash card from the reception but at the US dollar exchange rate.In Stone town, Zanzibar, if you like a curry recommend going for a meal at The Silk Route. At Amaan Bungalows - you have to try the Steak and lobster and also the Hakuna Matata cocktail.But beware of the banana beer - you've tasted better. Is not to everyone taste ;)
What an amazing adventure! It’s tough and scary at times but so very worth it!
I don't know which bit to pick, it could have been sitting in a canoe with two lions up on the bank above us, or being so close to the elephants as they stood feeding on the bank, maybe it was watching the beautiful Carmine Bee Eaters nesting in the river banks or on a more human note the faces of the children we met at the village. I do know that it wasn't the hippos - mean big scary beasties they are! Also sitting on the sand bank, cold beer in hand, watching the last rays of the sun with new friends comes pretty close.
CB and Carlos - well there aren't enough words to describe how exceptionally good these two guys are. CB is a very experienced guide, good with people, so knowledgeable and with a wicked sense of humour. Carlos is training and has his finals next year. A brilliant cook - he kept us all well fed throughout the trip on very limited cooking equipment. He also has a great sense of humour and a very infectious giggle. The two of them kept us safe for the entire trip despite some close encounters with the hippos. They were a great credit to Exodus and the training they have received.
Don't pack too much - we did as always!! Take some unwanted clothes to give to both the village and the orphanage. Book the BA or South African flights you will get there on time and with your bags! The group flight is with Kenyan Airways - it was late and one of our group had no bag, it arrived 5 days later.
Amazing experience, certainly no time to be bored!
Ours was another wonderful group. The desert and mountains were for me the most memorable, though for some of us the much anticipated camel ride and desert sleepover transposed into an ambulance ride through the sahara; such a pity! The Auberge in the Sahara is a wonderful place to be; somewhere I would love to return to and have more time to enjoy. The walk in Todra Gorge was fantastic. Couldn't make the walk from the gite but others said that was brilliant too. I loved Volubilis
LHoucine was fantastic, caring, patient and knowledgeableour driver Abdul also deserves a special mentionThankyou to them both
only the usual
It was an interesting trip, with rather a lot of travelling on poor roads though we saw some interesting sights, a wonderful town market, where we were perfectly safe, and a village which thrived on illegal stills. To an extent the hotels were better than I expected in a poor African country. I liked the food, particularly the Zebu steak, and the sea food. Plenty of lemurs being charming. Too large a group for the nature walks. It seems a shame that the State seems to be going down hill. Rather too much of a security problem in Tana to walk about. Some lovely craft work to buy, particularly the marquetry. The leader Solo was excellent.
There really wasn't enough of walking. There were two excellent ones. One superb one in the Grand Tsingy in the limestone cliffs being harnessed as well, challenged me as an 'elderly person' but I survived!! We had two excellent, knowledgeable guides, who spoke good English. An excellent canoe trip in the early morning seeing a nest of Egrets, lots of birds, and the tombs of an ancient people, and a good, rather hot walk in Isalo national park to a natural swimming pool, and then unfortunately the hot walk back.
Solo was excellent, he knew his country, was unfailingly patient and helpful, with excellent English. The drivers were all good too.
Bring your handwash-you have to be absolutely immaculate over hygeine.
I did the "Madagascar Discovery" tour and I thought it was a great experience.
I loved the colors, sounds and views of the country, they were different and very beatiful. All the species of lemurs that we saw, such a variety of wild life, sounds of the forests, smiling faces of local people and especially kids, pictoresk views on our hikes, sunsets on the ocean and on the avenue of Baobabs - all of it was spectacular.
Our guide, Solofoniray Razafimahazo, was amazing! Myself and all of my tour-mates were of the same opinion, that he was one of the absolutely best guides that we have ever had. He was very helpful, kind, positive, was always smiling, a genuine, not spoiled, not corrupted, really good person, very intelligent and knowledgeable. A lot of info on the local life, traditions, nature, flora and fauna.
I can recommend this trip, but please, be aware that this trip requires you to spend a lot of time in a bus, from one upt to 3 days in a row.
An absolutely brilliant trip and our guide TK was superb – that’s from someone who isn’t easily impressed!
This trek exceeded my expectations. Although very exhausting and a test of endurance and stamina it was an absolutely fantastic achievement to reach Base Camp and Kala Patar. As our leader says this is a "Life time experience, not a holiday’ He was absolutely right and I can’t wait to go back and do the Annapurna Circuit.
Landing in Lukla is something I'll never forget!! Stunning all round scenery.The whole trek was an inspiration and you don't really appreciate what you've achieved until it's over. Our group, our leader and his team were a great bunch of people, we had many laughs.I'll be going back.
Pasang was an inspirational leader, ensuring everyone in our group got the best possible memories out of their holiday. Pasang was very sociable and friendly. We were all very well looked after, there was always something in his medicine bag to help us out with any health issues, and there were a few!! Pasang and his team worked extremely hard to make our trek, enjoyable and rewarding. Hot tea to wake us up, even when it was 5 am sometimes!! His knowledge of the Himalayas, the culture and the history was second to none.Pasang introduced us to local dance or he tried to after we all had one or two beers, I don't think anybody was quite getting it right but we sure had a laugh trying. Great after trek party.
This is a life time experience of a trek. It's a grade C so most people would expect it to be difficult at times. A certain level of fitness is recommended as trekking for 12 days back to back is very exhausting, and with the advice from Pasang everybody had the legs to achieve their goal. "Slowly, slowly, slowly take in the scenery and take your time". Altitude can affect any body whether you are fit ot not, listenening to the leader's advice got us through it.
India and this trip far exceeded my expectations. If I had to convert friends to do a cycling holiday, this would be the trip to convince them, as it is mostly door-to-door riding with so much to see and experience. Brilliant! This was my 7th cycling trip and was up there with the best. Don’t hesitate – book it!
Everyday offered a moment of inspiration! Overall, the colour and energy of India is so inspirational. The place is so full of life and character. This trips offers one the opportunity to have a sticky beak in the daily life of people in southern India. I was totally amazed when we started to explore the remote lane ways outside Guruvayor. This day made me realise how much work and thought went into the planning of this trip.
The group leader, Vish, was good and very knowledgeable about history. However, he didn't love cycling as much as the group ;-) Joseph - the cycle leader was absolutely wonderful. He had a lovely nature and was very interested in the lives of people in the group. At the end, he circulated a comments book which he and the driver (Shibu) keep as a memento of their travels. Usually, you'd think it was hum drum for them but it made me realise that these trips enrich their lives too.Shibu was an awesome driver and bike mechanic. He was always up bright and early tending to our bikes. His amazing, happy smile was always a great start to our day! Shibu was always helpful and if we asked for anything, he was quicky to help us.
Take a gel seat! The bikes were fantastic but the seats were the slim-lined types which hurt your butt after a day. Try the semolina pudding with cashews and sultanas (called Kesari). It is served for breakfast at the lodge we stay at Bundapur National Park and totally rocks!! Semolina has never ever tasted so good and it was my stand-out meal.
Excellent trip. Well-paced, great routes, wonderful scenery and delicious food!!!
Loved the long ride and climb to the top of Sri Lanka. A challenging but rewarding day.
Well-organised and friendly. Good leader who was willing to cater for all abilities within the group, providing challenge for those wanting it, and leaving others to their own riding preference. Peter was always happy to talk about the country and its culture, which he is clearly passionate about. Peter mixed well with all members of the group.
Be fit enough to enjoy the mileage and ascents!!!!!