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It was a fantastic wildlife adventure. If you get lucky, like us, you got to see them all: gorillas, lions, leopards, rhinos, hippos, crocs, cheetah, water buffalo, giraffe, zebra and birds, lots of birds.
Swimming in the White Nile, the white rhino and the gorillas.
Bring loads of memory cards for your camera (or film). You'll need it. Also, bring a fast standard zoom lens for watching the gorillas and a long zoom lens for all the other wildlife.
If you get the chance, go for a boat trip on Lake Mburo. We didn't and regretted it.If you like coffee, bring a percolator and treat yourself to some local beans/ground coffee.
A long considered trip; grateful to find it well organised and local staff helpful. Cannot fault the conduct or helpfulness of the guides or porters who really made this trip great. We got on really well as a group and I never expected to have a tablecloth in our mess tent!
Looking down on summit day to see where we'd come from and, on the way down, looking back at Kibo which seemed so far away.....
Knowledgeable and helpful group leader, previous experience on Kili as a guide really helped to re-assure us about the trek ahead.
Warm clothes! Those beautiful starry skies are chilly. Don't underestimate them.
I dithered for ages about going. Take the plunge. It's worth it.
Overall a great trip, with the contrasts of the Sahara, the Atlas mountains & Marrakech, & some great food!
I enjoyed the whole trip, but the best bits were probably the climb up one of the Atlas mountains - fantastic views, & well worth the effort - and camel trekking to the Bedouin camp.
Muhammad was a very knowledgeable and helpful leader, with a good sense of humour! He was also very good at finding us some nice places for lunch!
We travelled in January, which is a great time to go in terms of there not being too many tourists, but it was very cold in the evenings, so I'd advise taking some extra layers if travelling in the winter! Also, our luggage didn't make the connecting flight to Ouarzazate, meaning we had to spend 3 days with only the clothes we wore on the plane & whatever was in our hand luggage! Apparently this can happen regularly, so it would be a good idea to take a few emergency clothes etc. in your hand luggage - especially as the second night is in the Bedouin camp.
I'd recommend the trip to anyone wanting to visit Morocco, it had a really good mix of the desert and city, and of active days and more relaxing days. Plus the food was far better than I'd been led to believe it would be!
What a fantastic trip, Falklands and Albatross, South Georgia and Penguins/Seals and Antarctica and Tabular Icebergs. This trip is a true adventure where the rewards are high and the camera is rarely away from reach. Its jaw dropping beauty will leave you wondering where else on earth can i go that will give you so many fabulous memories.
There are so many, from Elephant Seals to King Penguins but one that i have fond memories was when sitting down just watching, not taking pictures, just sitting and watching Chinstrap Penguins. You are all told at the start of the expedition that we must respect the animals space and not cause them any distress by being to close... Keep your distance... These little guys, like the Adélie and Gentoo will waddle up so close, you could reach out and touch them. There is no fear from them, they are just so inquisitive. They melt your heart and leave you knowing this is the adventure and experience you’ve been looking for......
All Quark staff are fantastic and knowledgeable in there field of expertise from Historian to Ornithologist. All Expeditions are ran as the collective team, its the team that makes it work, no single individual, the expedition leader always gave praise to his team. Graham Charles was our expedition leader. Energetic, a mass of knowledge about polar travel and above all else he does what it takes to make this a trip that you will remember. His adventures are inspirational, his tales leave you wanting more he is a master at what he does.
Expect the unexpected… It does rain so take a rain cover for your camera and Lens. Always keep a spare set of batteries close to you in your jacket to keep them warm. Charge batteries every night as you will take more pictures then you can imagine. Don’t think you need an SLR with a huge lens. Penguins to Seals can be metres away, I saw great pictures from all levels of camera equipment. Its not as cold as you might think, but take plenty of layers for those days when the wind picks up and the chill factor plummets...
Only one thing that i would advise any traveller on this trip.... Take time to stop... put the camera down and just watch everything that is going on around you..... its fantastic experience that is difficult to put into words.. don’t live the whole trip through a camera... You will miss so much....
What an amazing experience! I dont think i would have been able to turn an ambitious dream into a successful achievement anyway near as easily if it hadnt been for Exodus!
The whole trip was fantastic from start to finish. Everyone on the trip was as inspired and dedicated as myself to achieve their goal, and the support and guidance from Exodus and their associate climbing company was second to none! Although the sight of Kibo getting closer every day was motivation enough! The sunrise at Gilmans point, with the encouragement from our climb leader, was the drive needed to successfully reach Uhuru and celebrate with my team!
The group leader and all of the guides of the African Walking Company, used by Exodus for the actual climb, were friendly, supportive, full of information and very aware of our individual needs to stay safe and healthy throughout the whole trip.
Ask lots of questions, and listen to the advice of the guides! Although the climb was not physically challenging because it is a long, slow, steady ascent, coping with the altitude was the hardest aspect of the climb. Drinking lots and lots (and lots) of water is vital to reduce the headaches that feel like they would make your head explode! Diamox and Ginko tablets were taken as a precaution and I felt they did help. Oh, and only take what you will need as a minimum in your day pack.... carrying 3-4 litres on top of waterproofs, jumpers, snacks and other "just in case"'s makes for a much harder walk....
Enjoy every last second of it! the elation and pride of reaching the top immediately overrides any feelings of discomfort and disheartedness you may have experienced along the way. It is the adventure of a lifetime, and you are there with people that share your goal of reaching the highest point of Africa! Make lots of friends, take lots of pictures, and keep lots and lots of memories that you can share and inspire others with! And life will seem very boring when you get back home...
the trip exceeded my expectations! The food was good, the support was excellent, the hotels were better than I was expecting. The tour ran smoothly and timings were good. I liked the variety of the tour too, it was more than just a cycling tour! I will travel again with Exodus. Thank you for a great time. Anne Johnson
Wouldn't say there was a"moment" it was all enjoyable.
Carlos was good, well organised and flexible to the needs of the group. I think he did a good job.
no not really, all our needs were catered for
I had an absolutely amazing trip – lots of sun, salsa dancing and mojitos in fantastically historical and cultural settings
Best place I went to has to be Trinidad with its manana attitude, sun, nightlife and beautiful setting...am even thinking of taking a career break and going back there for a while...
Our group leader had amazing knowledge of the country, its culture, history and society and whatever we asked him he had an answer dotted witrh personal stories. He was a lot more open than I was expecting...and was a great slasa dancer...
None really, just expect the unexpected and the lower the expectations the more you will be blown away
Cycling Cuba was the best way to explore this incredible country. The cycling is perfect for any level and organized exceptionally well !! Cuba is the beauty and the beast : I did find Cuba beautiful and ugly , so much to learn , to see , a different world from a different time !
Riding along the coasts and cycling through Sierra Madre and country side . Visiting farm houses and being their guests in their simple houses and live style . Trinidad is a magical place and I loved the music at Casa Trova in Santiago . Cuba is colorful rich in culture, music, art , simple things that we take for granted in our countries are very precious over there !! ( an example :toilet paper, ice cream ..)
The best way to be really helpful sometimes is to be there without imposing yourself to the group ! Sometimes it's best to lessen more then talk. That's the best advise I can give him... but it was fun to meet a real Cuban, BIG ego w BIG personality and a BIG love for life, sport and WOMEN !!!
Yes, bring your anti pollution mask !! Cuba has very little traffic ,it's great for cycling but ironically the few ancient trucks and cars create a huge cloud of black smoke that get straight in to your longs , even in the middle of the country side !! Strongly recommended !
More morning cycling till reaching the beach , these were the best days ! more farmer home visits for snacks fruits and coffee . Pls keep the stops while cycling in the country side and in peaceful places more then in village's park w loud cuban disco music coming out of gigantic speakers ! ... also the advantage is that bathrooms are better beyond the bushes most of the time then the official bathrooms ( except for private houses that are pretty decent !) ! In my opinion : less military sites and military museum , we do not need to see extra propaganda ! Instead add a sugarcane factory visit , or tobacco farm stop .. or a rum factory site, it's very interesting to see something related to actual Cuban's lifestyle and living. Thank you was great in any case !
This was the most amazing adventure of a lifetime. Yes climbing to the summit was extremely tough both physically and mentally, not least because you have 50% less exygen to breathe in due to the altitude. Guide ratio best on mountain. Porters brilliant. Food, exactly what was required.
Most inspirational moment has to be reaching Stella Point. The feeling of elation, the relief that you're finally at the summit produced tears for us all. Also loved climbing Barranca Wall. Also the climb down and up to Kerranga camp was tough but a huge relief when we finally arrived up at camp. Knowing that I could easily achieve these challenges gave me a huge confidence boost.
Makeke was a good leader. He gave concise, clear briefings on the day ahead's challenge; but he was occassionally economic with the timings. But the trip notes were the same. Ie. it says on day one that you will enjoy a 2 - 3 hour gentle walk through woodland. It took us 5 hours due to heavy rainfall causing the path to be like a quagmire. When the guides set off you may think that you are going far too slowly but trust in your leader that he knows what he is doing. Conserve your energy and you will have a more enjoyable experience.Makeke was a good communicator and his words will always ring in my ears: "The weather in Kili is unpredictable".
Don't take a shewee. It doesn't work. Do take a pack of cards for when you arrive in camp and you're all in the mess tent drinking tea. Our guides loved playing Cheat! Always listen to your guides and be truthful with how you're feeling. Don't be macho and think you'll be alright! They will do what they can to get you up to the top but you need to be honest if they're going to help you. Do take lots of snacks, especially chocolate. If you have any left over (make sure you do), the porters love it. Don't go thinking you'll have food like you're used to at home. The porridge tastes different but it is excellent fuel so mask the taste if you don't like it with either Cadbury's drinking chocolate (supplied), brown sugar (supplied) or honey (supplied). DRINK LOADS!! Can't emphasise that enough. It will help with altitude sickness. Also in addition to your platypus/camelbak have 2 extra water bottles. On summit night your tube from your water will freeze but you need to keep drinking. Use Nuun rehydration tablets (or similar) and put them in both extra water bottles. Place these upside down on the outside of you backpack. The top of the bottle will freeze first so you will be able to drink from the upside down end. Ladies take lots of tissues (and hand sanitiser) and have them as easily accessible as they can be; I used a bumbag.
On the last day make sure you have some items (particularly sunglasses) to donate to your porters. These guys carry up to 30kgs on their backs for you. The only equipment they have has been donated by other trekkers and you will notice that their boots are ill-fitting as are their clothes. Many do not have sunglasses and this can cause temporary blindness and therefore loss of income for those concerned. So if you have spares so much the better. Also they all love English Premiership football so if you have any footie tops spare these will go down very well indeed. Your guide will mention the Tipping Ceremony during your briefing and that is when you can donate any items.
A clean and pleasant hotel in a picturesque town set within the stunning landscape of the Dolomites. Good transport links gave us easy access to various skiing areas and picturesque walks if you need a rest from the skis.Our party was made up of beginners and experienced skiers – we were in the beginners group.
Skiing on virgin tracks through the woodland early one morning. For my wife it was walking through deep snow, high on the mountain on a day off
Heather was patient, fun, friendly. She kept us going with enthusiastic encouragement when we had doubts about our ability but also knew when we'd had enough. Also on the trip was Albert, who took the grade two skiers and was a font of knowledge regarding the local walks.Both leaders were good company in the evenings and fostered a good group atmosphere.
Quite a strenuous sport for beginners which will probably result in a few knocks and bruises. If you decide it's not for you or suffer an injury, there are plenty of beautiful, well marked walks in the area and other towns to visit so the week will not be wasted. It's very informal, so no need for dressy clothes (and the hotel dining room was very warm)
Dobbiaco is not a lively town for apres-ski but then most of us were too tired to stay up for long after dinner. Not much atmosphere in the hotel except that generated by the group.
