Culture Holidays in Africa

What a great way to experience four different countries in one holiday. After a few days in Cape Town, we travelled north to Namibia then east to Botswana and Zimbabwe where our holiday ended. You are immersed in the local ways of the communities visited and the only way to do this is to travel by road.

Gail Madeley Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

As an Exodus staff member, I know how much people love this trip – but experiencing it for myself took my appreciation to a whole new level!

The local team are simply brilliant. It’s fair to say I would have got nowhere near the top without the positivity and knowledge of our leader, Happyness, and assistant guides Lucy, Joyce and Florian, plus all the support crew. On top of that, the group I joined as a solo traveller was so welcoming and funny – every day was a blast.

Additionally, the Lemosho Route itself felt like a great choice. Just having that little bit longer to acclimatise may have been the difference between me getting to the top and not.

Sam Murray Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route

As a member of the Exodus team, I was really excited to experience our Signature trip through Morocco, and it gave me a completely different perspective on the country. From the energy of Marrakech and the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains to the vast landscapes of the Sahara, there was so much variety packed into one journey.

What stood out most were the experiences that brought us closer to Moroccan culture. Exploring Marrakech by sidecar was a real group favourite, while other moments were much simpler and more personal. Lunch with a local family, visiting a women run cooperative and spending time at Saida’s home and farm gave us opportunities to experience the country beyond the usual sights.

The accommodation was another highlight. Each stay had its own character, from our riad tucked away in the Medina to our desert camp surrounded by the Sahara dunes. Finishing at Domaine de La Roseraie in the mountains was perfect. After such a full journey, having time to slow down, enjoy the gardens and pool and take in the surroundings was a wonderful way to end the trip.

Our guide, Hicham, brought a real warmth to the experience. Whether we were travelling, exploring or sitting around the table together, he made the group feel incredibly welcome and created a relaxed atmosphere throughout the trip.

Rino Falvo Signature Morocco | Echoes of the Minaret