Choose another country or region to see content specific to your location.

Request your free brochure for adventure inspiration. Order Now

Contact
The Mountain Lioness

Local Heroes

The Beating Heart of Our Adventures

For almost 50 years, we’ve been leading the way in creating incredible adventures across over 90 countries worldwide. But it’s our local heroes that are the beating heart of all of our adventures – without their unrivalled knowledge, these trips and expeditions simply wouldn’t operate. Even as seasoned travellers, we can’t begin to understand the terrain, the deeply-rooted traditions and the unique customs, the way a local who has grown up their whole lives in a given region can.

Far too often, these individuals are overlooked for their skills in this industry, but we want to take this opportunity to celebrate this remarkable group of people that are all connected across the globe by incomparable expertise in their fields. We are unbelievably proud to showcase our local heroes, which include Peruvian porters whose strength and agility are unmatched on the Inca Trail; the women in Kilimanjaro who defy challenging social stigmas to trek to the roof of Africa; the expert Snow leopard spotters who dedicate their time to tracking one of the world’s most elusive creatures and the Polers in the Okavango who navigate the largest in-land Delta on earth. Below, we take a deeper look into the day-to-day lives of our local heroes, and how they continue to make a difference in the destinations we visit.

“When I’m poling in my mokoro I don’t fear anything because that’s where I was born and raised – in the wilderness.  I began learning how to pole when I was 15 years old. My team are all from Jidibe and they are exceptional, always there when I need them.”

Seitsane Boitumelo

Travel with our Local Heroes

Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

25868.jpg
8 Days from USD 4,649
USD 4,349

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Trek Africa's highest and most fabled mountain

Walking & Trekking

The Inca Trail

Machu Picchu
8 Days from USD 1,979
USD 1,749

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Follow in the footsteps of the Peruvian Incas

Walking & Trekking

Namibia & Botswana: Dunes & Delta

37186b.jpg
15 Days from USD 4,479

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Wildlife and contrasting landscapes of Namibia and Botswana

Culture

Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana

48251
14 Days from USD 4,079
USD 3,849

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

A Safari through Botswana's best wildlife reserves and Victoria Falls

Wildlife

The Inca Trail in Comfort

Machu Picchu
8 Days from USD 2,949
USD 2,749

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Follow in the footsteps of the Peruvian Incas in extra comfort

Walking & Trekking

Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route

40089.jpg
10 Days from USD 4,779

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Walk this less-trekked and scenic route

Walking & Trekking

Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

Local Heroes
14 Days from USD 5,749

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

Botswana and Zimbabwe greatest natural wonders and wildlife

Wildlife

Sacred Valley & One Day Inca Trail Trek

Machu Picchu
7 Days from USD 1,849

Guided Group (Incl. Taxes)

A short introduction to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley of Peru

Walking & Trekking