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Excellent trip. Great guide and driving
The Vienna Opera and a return to Bratislava after 30 years
Great leader. Showcased special sites during the entire trip.
Be prepared for limited English in smaller towns.
First I want to say that Namibia is a very underrated country and is beautiful. It has a lot to offer but I was not totally satisfied with the trip and that’s directly due to the trip value/ cost for what you get. I think the trip is too expensive for what you get in return, the accommodation are probably the worst of the bunch, I know is Africa and is a dry country but even when you in town the accommodation is bad. 95 % of the meals include comes from Lodge, meaning if you book a night at one of these Lodge it’s probably come included or a little fee, where all the money we paid for the trip goes to?. Some of the Lodge dont practice proper hygiene, around 4 people got a sick due to a stomach bug in my trip. Too much walking and hiking the last hiking only 3 people attended everyone else stayed at the Lodge, give us more game drive instead of hiking.
Seeing Namibia was a great experience, dunes, landscape,game drive, everything was amazing.
The group leader was amazing, a lot of knowledged, funny and very professional. Hakuna matata!!
We’re grateful for Miguel’s review, and we’re glad he enjoyed exploring Namibia, and especially that he was so impressed with his Exodus tour leader. We are sorry to read, though, that he wasn’t entirely satisfied with some elements of the trip. The accommodation on this tour is generally well received, and we can see from the feedback forms submitted by members of Miguel’s group that travellers rated the accommodation on this particular departure at an average of 4.33 out of 5. While we feel that this indicates it is of a good standard, we are sorry that Miguel did not feel the same.
We were concerned to read Miguel’s comments about the cleanliness of some of the lodges, as this is something we take very seriously. We’ve not received similar previous comments from customers on this trip, and we feel it is important to mention that our feedback forms ask each respondent whether they felt that their health and safety was fully upheld throughout the tour, which members of Miguel’s group all answered in the positive. We would not wish to discount Miguel’s views, however, and will continue to monitor the feedback we receive about the properties on this trip, from both clients and leaders.
While we include several game drives on this tour, we appreciate that Miguel would have preferred more. We feel that this trip contains a good balance of activities which allow clients to take in all that Namibia has to offer, and are confident that we give clients a rounded experience of the country, though we do keep an eye on general feedback to make sure the itinerary continues to meet our clients’ expectations.
– John Penge, Exodus Product Manager
This trip is about the sightseeing and exploring the towns in the region, Matera and the trulli were fascinating. The walks are as described in the notes and with the exception of the Matera ravine walk pleasant but nothing special. The paths are flat and easy to navigate, not one for serious hikers. The accommodation was good , the food was typically Italian, lots of pasta, pane pomodoro (tomato bread) and mozzarella. I suspect coeliacs may find it a challenge unless they like tomato and Mozarella salad!
The ravine walk in Matera
Tancredi was excellent and took great care to see everyone could cope in the heat
Take plenty of cash, restaurants will not take multiple card payments.
Everything was perfect -food, expedition leader, guides, hotel staff. Perfect weather too. 8 polar bears and 8 blue whales too and all these rest. The trip was excellent through and through.
polar bears and ble whales
Ryan was excellent.
Go and do it.
We travelled on the same trip as Angela, and agree with everything that she said.
The wildlife sightings in the Masai Mara were excellent; the boat trip on the Kazinga Channel was every bit as good; the trip to the source of the Nile is fun; and then there is the big finale of the chimp and gorilla trekking, all making this a wonderful journey.
Only one site, near Lake Nakuru, had poorer facilities, although as it had baboons and colobus monkeys in the camp while we were having lunch, we could happily overlook that.
This is definitely a trip where you need to have the right mental attitude, and then just go for it. The trip notes say that you will remember the time with the gorillas for the rest of your life. That is not an exaggeration, but it could be applied to the rest of the trip as well.
It has to be the time spent with the gorillas in Bwindi. You know that they could take you out with one swipe of their hand, but you never feel threatened. They are so chilled, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be in their presence. The balloon trip over the Masai Mara is also worth it. It is just such a fantastic experience, and gives a different perspective (literally) on the animals and their life. The champagne breakfast after landing is great too!
Clara was an excellent guide. Her insights into the local situations were fascinating, and she was happy to share her knowledge, as well as ensuring that everything ran smoothly. She was always cheerful and helped make the group into a family. She also joined in the Whatsapp group for updates and messages, and has stayed in touch after the trip. Stoney, the driver was first class. The roads are very variable in quality, and some off-road driving was also required in the game parks. We never felt unsafe, even when there were some very tight turns and narrow gaps. Ken’s food was very good. You should not expect “cordon bleu” cooking in a camping safari. You hope for tasty and filling food, and we got that in abundance. The dietary requirements of some of the group (my wife and son are the “no-peppers” that Angela referred to) did not faze him at all, and there were no complaints. Finally, James was a great help to everyone in his roving role as general helper for everything.
As mentioned, you want to have the right approach for a trip like this, and our group definitely did. Although the trip is described as “full-service”, so that the crew put up and take down the tents, in practice, everyone chipped in to help, as it was more efficient and we could get on the move earlier, or get the camp up earlier. Early starts (5:30 a.m.?) are not a problem, as you have early nights as well – you just need to set your body clock to go with the daylight. It was worth hiring the porters for the gorilla trekking. We could have managed (just) without them, but they took away a stress that you don’t want interfering with such a memorable experience. The tents are not as large as on other Exodus trips (we have previously been on the Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana) and so if you are sharing, there isn’t really room for two people plus their cases. However, just a little forethought is needed – what will I be wearing tomorrow? – and only take that and “night-stuff” to the tent. Leave the rest of the luggage on the truck overnight. Those who were not sharing had no problems. The lockers are slightly bigger than the trip notes suggest, and can be easily accessed during journeys, and throughout the evenings, as the crew stay with the truck. I suspect that our trek to see the gorillas was not as tough as some have had (based upon others’ reviews), although you do want to be reasonably fit. Still, it was not beyond me, as the oldest of the group (at 60), so most people should be fine. Laundry service is available at Jinja (“Adrift”) and Kisoro (“Virunga”) campsites, if you need to keep the luggage down. The upgrades, if you wanted to skip camping for a night or two, were basic chalets / rooms, but always clean, with hot showers, and very reasonably priced. (We upgraded for the nights before and after the gorilla trekking so that we were ready for the trek and in case we were shattered after it.) The trip notes do not mention the hotel in Kigali. We arrived there at about 14:30, so we had plenty of time for a re-pack (sleeping bag back into case) rest, shower, and an excellent dinner, before the 23:30 transfer to the airport for the flight home.
What an incredible experience! An expedition rather than a holiday, with a fantastic guide who found us swimming spots in lakes and rivers as well as guiding us expertly over challenging passes, through flower streets fields and smiling over 11 days of challenging but exhilarating hiking. Our camp wonder women was wonderful and made delicious dinners, was full of fun and helped us find everything from the milk to a picture perfect buvette in Zermatt. The group was great, and you need a great group for this trip as you are together a lot and it is challenging – 15 days hiking camping and enjoying the sun and mountains.
Jumping in lakes or rivers to cool off and refresh at the end of long hot days.
Great, experienced, commuted, wise, upbeat.
Expect an expedition not a holiday. You have to be able to get on with things and not be needy! Be prepared for a ‘group pace’. And being together a lot.
I really enjoyed this trip. The hikes were a great way to explore the landscape. Tancredi our group leader was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the places we visited and also helped us make the most of our free time. I found all the places we visited unique and interesting. The week was packed with a lot to see and do but was planned well.
Matera and learning about the Sassi districts.
Tancredi was a great leader and made the week what it was. He was attentive throughout and made sure everyone was ok given the high temperatures in July.
In July be prepared for the heat and early starts for the hikes.
The Tour de Mont Blanc highlights was truly one of the most incredible trips I’ve ever done. The beautiful views and hiking routes were complimented perfectly with the incredible Exodus staff. Our guide, Mike, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always ensured the entire group was having a good and safe experience. Our Chalet, Chalet Chocolat, was spacious, had beautiful views and very comfortable living spaces. My mom and I requested two twin beds and received our own room with our own bathroom. The hosts for the Chalet were also incredible. Saul and Tom cooked us delicious dinners every night, had an afternoon cake out for us after hikes, buffet style breakfasts and picnic lunches ready every morning. They also were friendly and super helpful if you ever needed any extra accommodations or cleaning. I will definitely be doing more exodus trips and highly recommend this trip in particular!
Our group leader, Mike, was absolutely fantastic. Mike is a big part of the reason this trip was so incredible for my mom and I and we are incredibly thankful for him! He was knowledgeable about each hike, accommodating to all the group, very friendly and made each hiking day incredible easy to just follow his lead and enjoy the views.
What an amazing trip from start to finish. The weather was perfect which made the trip even more special. One day of mist and drizzle which spoilt the views but not the walking experience. Kieran’s camp was fantastic, not to mention his cooking. It was amazing what he could produce out of his tiny kitchen. Loads of beer and wine. Tents good. Big enough to sleep two but not with bags as well so I paid extra for single use. Sleeping bag, mat and pillow also good quality.
The scenery was stunning throughout, but the last day, climbing from the campsite to the top of the Brevant was a huge challenge. Mike advised us that the first part of the decent was challenging because of the snow conditions and a couple of ladders. I thought that if it was so bad he wouldn't risk taking us. Felt amazing to have completed the day and the tour.
Mike, was a fantastic leader. Encouraging, enthusiastic knowledgeable and inspirational. I am in awe of the variety of things he does.
A must do trip. A tent for single use is worth the extra money. Do your training as it pays off. Go up the Punta Helbonner cable care from La Palud near Courmayeur. It is stunning.
What a fantastic trip. I didn’t really know what to expect but I was blown away by the beautiful scenery and camping amongst the Alps. Our group and camp leaders Mike and Kieron were fabulous – fun, helpful and just great to hang out with. I’d do some training for the walk as it can be demanding but our group leader made sure the pace was manageable. We had a great group of people and I recommend the camping tour as we all became quite close pitching in and hanging out together. The tents were roomy and comfortable and the campgrounds we stayed in were also quite comfortable. Kieron made us beautiful meals, we certainly were fed well!! I definitely give this tour 5 stars, it’s challenging, beautiful, and you’ll make some life long friends.
The most inspirational times of the trip for me was making it to the top of some of those tough climbs and experiencing the most incredible scenery.
Our group leader Mike was amazing, as was our camp leader Kieron. Mike was knowledgeable, friendly and took great care of the group. I felt safe and looked after. The walking was sometimes challenging, but Mike set a pace on the tough parts to get us all to the top and the views were worth every step. Kieron was an amazing camp leader. His dinners were delicious and a cold beer was always waiting for us at camp. We had a lot of fun with our leaders.
My advice to other travellers would be to do some training for this walk. It is in the Alps and there are a lot of ups and downs which can be steep but in saying that the views are always amazing. I got a real sense of accomplishment on reaching the top of those big ascents. The camping was great I totally recommend going that way. The tents were big and comfortable for two people and it really brings the group together with everyone pitching in and hanging out. Loved it!!!