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4.7 out of 5

Anonymous .

Reviewed June 2011

GORILLAS & MASAI MARA

All aspects of this trip surpassed my expectations. From the never ending massive variety of wildlife viewing you get to experience, the activities you get to choose to do during the trip, the great variety of accommodation locations enroute and mainly the fantastic crew made the trip one of my most enjoyable!

Most Inspirational Moment

There are a few moments but certainly visiting the Orphanage in Lake Bunuoni was a fantastic, humbling experience where inspirational, great work is ongoing. It was lovely to spend some time playing with the children and making them smile, although I would probably say they made us smile more than the reverse. Highly recommended optional part of the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Often is a fantastic tour leader - Intelligent, thoughtful, intuitive, funny and his eye for spotting animals is amazing. Often, Bernard the Chef and Nerbet were a fantastic team and made the trip all the more special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip consists of 7 nights in the temporary tents on some fab locations which does mean only drop down toilets in some instances (2nts) and no showers so people who arent used to camping should be aware of this! Dry Shampoo and wipes and hand sanitiser a must! oh and a head torch!In terms of the optional activities, I would definitely recommend the once in a lifetime balloon ride over the Masai Mara. It offers a difference perspective to the usual driving safari and offers breathtaking views and fantastic photo opportunites with a better than expected Champagne brekkie with a further driving safari back to camp. At a rather hefty USD450 its the most you will spend on your trip but worthwhile save.

Reviewed June 2011

CARPATHIAN CULTURE AND WILDLIFE

I am really glad that I chose this trip. Romania is a beautiful and fascinating country to which I hope to return. I could have easily stayed much longer. Villa Hermani is a lovely, clean and comfortable guesthouse with great food!

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing 9 bears and cubs from the bear hide was brilliant. It was also great to see the work carried out at the sanctuary in Zarnesti in rescuing mistreated bears and providing them with an environment close to what they should have experienced as wild bears.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both Cosmin and Udo were very enthusiastic and knowledgable about the area and it's history : )

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would definately class some of the walking as strenuous, a walking pole might be useful as some of the up/down hills are steep!

Reviewed June 2011

CYCLING THE DALMATIAN COAST

This is a good cycling holiday in a lovely area, but it is expensive. We had a small but very select and fun group!

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling on the beautiful Dalmatian coast.

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was very good; efficient and friendly

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need to be fairly fit to cope with the hills, and some distances in the heat. Not too much for vegetarians to eat! But the fish is good. Single rooms in the hotels were often not very good and poor value for money.

Reviewed June 2011

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

Amazing scenery, delicious food, great fun!

Most Inspirational Moment

Views of Mont Blanc after a cable car ride & fairly steep walk.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Obviously V experienced & made the whole thing stress free. Vast local knowledge.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A real variety of walks, plenty of stops, many in "refuges" with coffee & tarts! Comfortable accommodation with lovely home cooked food.

Reviewed June 2011

A TASTE OF CUBA

Very enthrusiastic guide – Mariella, who bent over backwards to do her best for us. This resulted in us all eating the finest cuisine Cuba had to offer – 3 lobsters in a week!! Accommodation – though basic was more than adequate for our needs.In addition, I feel that this trip strikes the best balance between travel and seeing the place without the travel aspect of it overwhelming the whole holiday as I have been told can occur on the longer Cuba trips.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were a few really. Overall, it was good to see a country very different to the one we are used to before it too becomes just as commercialized as anywhere else.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Exceptional. A real asset to her country and EXODUS. Talks alot though.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do the one week trip. Not the 2. The complaints surrounding the long bus journeys on poor roads on this trip indicated that the amount of travel on it was too much. By contrast, the one week trip strikes the balance just right.

Reviewed June 2011

Great way to see Jordan

This holiday covers all main sites and attractions in Jordan. It’s packed with things to do and there is a great mixture of different activities.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hiking in Petra, which many tourists do not get to do.The 4x4 ride in the desert, followed by sunset, food, dancing and then a silence that you cannot get anywhere else.Snorkelling in the red sea is like entering a completely new world.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was really friendly, helpful and most importantly very knowledgeable. We were a small group, so he tried to accommodate different people's needs and helped getting good bargains when shopping. I spend additional days on my own, met other tour guides and none were anywhere near as good as the exodus group leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

On some days you might have to be adaptable in terms of food as you don't get much choice in some tourist areas. If you are spending additional days on your own as a solo female traveller, make sure you have enough appropriate clothes for a muslim country.

Anonymous .

Reviewed June 2011

GORILLAS & MASAI MARA

WOW! Talk about a holiday of a lifetime. This has to be one of the most amazing and special trips I have been on. From meeting the group at the airport I knew that it was going to be something special. Often as group leader, Benard and Nebert are fantastic at making you feel welcome and involving the entire group. There is a great bond between them and it was this bond and their fantastic characters that made the holiday so enjoyable for me, they are an ace team. A special mention to Benard as well for his cooking throughout the trip, he always accommodated people and the BBQ steak was awesome. Seeing all of the ‘big 5’ and all the other wildlife in their natural habitat is very special most of all, the Gorilla’s, for which we were incredibly lucky to see the famed Susa group. Most emotional and moving for everyone was definitely the orphanage which is doing such wonderful work, and the genocide museum which really hits hard. Thanks to each of the leaders and the rest of the group for making it such good fun, certainly memories that will last a lifetime.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me the moment that stands out most was visiting the little angels ophanage and seeing what an amazing job Duncan is doing. He is an inspiration as a young man that is driven to help others and go out of his way to promote the good work he is doing in order to help more youngsters. He should be commended for what he is doing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Often was an absolute star. He makes you feel welcome and at ease from the off, he has a great sense of humour and pulls the group together well. Its refreshing to go on a trip with a leader who is so knowlegable and willing to discuss things with the group. Most amazing of all is his eagle eye vision, managing to pick out a Lion in a tree that took everyone else about 15 minutes to find. Benard and Nebert also require mention as the camaraderie between the three of them is what makes the holiday so enjoyable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you take a small ruck sack big enough to carry everything you need plus 2 litres of water, as sometimes you are out for some time and it can get very hot. If you do the quad biking, remember to put sun creme on your arms as the overalls are short sleeve and you can burn easily.

Reviewed June 2011

THE AMALFI COAST

A really fantastic holiday – exceeded my expectations. The walks were truly spectacular, through lemon groves, beech woods and along the most beautiful coastal paths. Calves still aching from all the steps up and down, but still fun! Really great group of fellow walkers who made the days a really enjoyable experience and were great company. Wonderful, family run hotel with the most fantastic 4 course dinners and nice accommodation. Very well organised week – didn’t have to think of anything! We had a number of options for our free day and they all turned out to be very good.

Most Inspirational Moment

Loved all the following things:The amazing food, stunningly beautiful coastal walks, ferry trip back from Positano, our free day spent at the Ravello gardens.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Liz, was brilliant. She was very well organised and all the days plans ran like clockwork. She looked after us all very well and gave excellent briefings each night - so that we were well prepared for the next day. She was kind and very considerate towards everyone. She was super fit and walked up and down the coastal paths with ease!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't forget waterproof's - the weather on the mountains changes rapidly. You definitely need a good pair of walking shoes for this holiday. A long pair of lightweight trousers helps - as there are a lot of grasses and bushes on the edge of the coastal paths. A few of us got rashes on our ankles and lower legs.

Reviewed June 2011

HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTSWANA

The trip name is certainly appropriate – you definitely get the highlights of Botswana, and it didn’t feel rushed at all, as some highlight trips might suggest. The distances travelled were quite long on some days to get between camps, but the scenery and wait was always worth it. Compared to other safaris that I’ve been on, this one was very difficult to spot animals due to the length of the grass and density of the trees. It might be better later on the dry season (July / August).

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side - which is certainly the best side to see it from. It's not mentioned anywhere in the trip notes, so might be subject to your tour leader.If I'm allowed a second inspirational moment, I'd say the optional river cruise on the Chobe river - don't miss it under any circumstances - we saw more wildlife in those three hours than on any game drive in the parks.Can I have a third? I'd say the trip into the Okavango Delta - a great introduction to wild camping, with the opportunity to do a bush walk - it might sound dangerous, but I felt safe with the very experienced guide.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Sam, was very knowledgable, organised, and had good cooking skills. He was always helpful, and was flexible enough to amend the itinerary in places where the group wanted to see something or take a detour. Communication could have been a little better on occassions where we came across unexpected problems, but overall was very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

1. Take an iPod or something similar to listen to on the long journey, and a book to read during the afternoons when it's too hot to do anything. 2. Take a South African and European style plug adaptor (covers you for the vehicle and lodges where electricity is available for charging.3. Take at least one spare battery for your camera.4. UK travellers - Buy your Visa for Zambia on entry to Zambia (rather than via the consulate in London) -it's very easy indeed, and gives you the option for a single or double-entry visa (useful if you cross from Zambia to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls from the other side)5. Don't do the 15-minute flight over Victoria Falls, opt for the 30 min flight, or microlight, or give it a miss entirely. Very disappointing. 6. The camp beds were old and uncomfortable - I'd recommend that you ask for two matresses and sleep on the floor if you can't get on with them.

Reviewed June 2011

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

A well planned itinerary with very hospitable hosts at a well located , comfortable chalet.

Most Inspirational Moment

Our final day finally revealed Mont Blanc in all its magnificence after hiding shyly behind a veil of cloud all week.The ibex appeared as if by magic at the most photogenic of moments.Fantastic profusion of wild flowers

Thoughts on Group Leader

A real character with a whacky sense of humour. Very competent and insightful leader in the mountains.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Very achievable- just go for it.

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