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Great walking and excellent organisation from experienced and committed guides
Walking with cheetahs and walking in and around the Drakensberg amphitheatre
Outstanding. Committed and professional
The long travelling days in the van are the only down side but the experience when you get to your destination is breath taking
A stress-free way to spend 7 days! The pace is gentle (although if windy, expect to work harder), but the rewards of watching wildlife in their natural settings are well worth any tired muscles at the end of the day. There's plenty of time to relax too (who knew midday naps could be so much fun!).
Watching the herd of Elephants crossing from one island to another directly in front of us, and being stalked by an angry Hippo (don't worry, we escaped unharmed after putting in some double-quick paddling!)
Very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. .
You don't need a prescription from your doctor to get Malaria tablets. Just go to Morrissons (or similar) and they will do this for you, saving you £15 private prescription charge.
Amazing. It was really hard to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, but it was so memorable and just extraordinary. The guides and porters were great, dedicated, helpful and with knowledge about climbing.
The summit night when we were not far from the summit and we saw some people struggling from another group and group leader was able to recognise what support need each of us, motivate us etc.
The Chief guide Meke was very, very good with managing everything and supporting, motivating us etc.Thanks to him, his patience and calm atitude i climed it.
Train, read a lot about trip, be aware that you need to be determind but you can do it.
Excellent holiday with the contrast of the desert, mountains and Marrakech. We were there the first week of November, the climate was excellent.
As normal there were a few; the camel trek, the walk in the mountains, both of which seem to feature in a lot of reviews. The contrast with Marrakech. I was really lucky to travel with a very easy going and friendly group (more Solos holidays please Exodus!!!) and so we laughed a lot throughout the whole week, that very much made the trip for me.
Yahya seemed to enjoy our company, did his best to inform us well (he was somewhat hampered by a poor bus microphone however), and kept smiling at all times. He remained confident that the missing bag would arrive (he was correct). He was also very informative on the subject of when and where we could and could not buy alcohol!!
Do take a change of clothes etc. in your hand luggage, we "only" had one bag not make the connection to Ouarzazate but I get the impression that, on every flight, they are putting on the bags left from the last flight and, to do that, they have to leave off bags for that flight....Food was a lot better than I expected, it really helps, however, if you eat either chicken or lamb (or both) as they are on every menu.The camel trek is not out in the wilderness, use your imagination! Bathrooms aren´t as bad on the trip as I feared but flipflops are good for the gite and desert ones. Hot water was a lottery throughout the trip. Water is about a third of the price outside of the hotels. Take sunscreen, hand sanitiser (anti-camel gel) and a torch. And a cork screw, Moroccan wine is not bad at all, however, in some of the places that you stay you have to buy and bring your own wine, so you need your own tools. Twice you will have to take your overnight things in your backpack but on both occasions our sleeping bags were transported for us, so you don´t need to squeeze them into the backpack as well. Oh, and my top tip, if you are camel trekking at the time of year where everyone is taking sleeping bags, get the camel transporting all the sleeping bags as they make a wonderful cushion....
Following client feedback in 2011 for the camp used near Nakh’la, we have amended this for 2012.
Please note in 2012, the camp used on this trip will be more remote (based near M’hamid) and we hope this offers a quieter Saharan experience.
For any trekking fan or anyone who enjoys landscapes of natural splendour this is a must on the ticklist of holidays. The scenery is fantastic, the culture is interesting and amazing and the people are just brilliant.To trek in this wilderness with a group of like minded people is not just a holiday but a lifetime experience that should be done at some point.
Without doubt reaching the highest point of the trek (Kala Pattar) bang on time for sunrise beginning to peak like ethereal light over Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse after a hard and extremely cold walk up to it. Words nor photos will do that moment any justice so I wont add any more to that.Another close moment was a long day going down when all of the views were at their best due to light and sun and were able to get some truly magical photos of sunlit peaks and landscapes out of this world.
Sukman was simply brilliant, a nicer friendlier man you could not meet. Always smiling and always checking if everyone in the group was ok and when needed man managed individuals in the group to the end goal half hour by half hour. Also socialised well within the group and treated himself as part of the group and good fun to play Pool against (though watch the table rolling off in Namche).A special mention also for the fact that in a group of 8 people at different abilities he timed our ascent of Kala Pattar to perfection for sunrise, and we always felt in capable hands of someone who has been to basecamp 40 times plus.
If you have any doubts on ability to do this trip don't, anybody that can trek 3 or 4 days in the Lakes or Wales for 5 or 6 hours a day can manage this. There are some hard longer days but take your time and listen to the guide and you will succeed.Above 4000m dont try and ascend like you would in this country it wont happen and you will lose breath and struggle, relearn yourself you are not summiting in a day and back - it is a long drawn out ascent. Do not hire the down jackets if you have not got one simply take layers instead - they will be easier, more effective and less stressful to repack them in the morning in your bags which is nearly impossible with a 4-5 season down jacket.At night once high (4000m or higher) sleep with a neck gaiter and hat on, the rooms are cold and you will get headaches moreso if you dont keep warm at night. Take some Tiger Balm, Olbas Oil for sinuses.
A great trip for a pair of over 50’s who were a bit worried we might have bitten off more than we could chew! Having said that we did prepare well with plenty of off road rides beforehand. A great group of people on the trip, a mixture of age groups and abilities off road but it worked really well.
An 84km ride which exhausted everyone, but what an achievement.
Liz was a great leader, efficiently herding the motley crew around the mountains, warning people of the dangers of going ahead and getting lost, but some still did (sorry Marcus!) Liz was able to think on her feet when the unexpected happened (us missing the connecting flight and not getting our luggage until Tuesday), rain interupting one day etc.
Make sure you are fit for riding off road, some days are quite tough even without the extra single track.
Great trip for bird watching. The lodges give a real rain/cloud forest experience.
Watching the otters hunting and feeding from out boat in the back canals at Tortuguero. No mention of otters on the Trip Notes (in fact our guide said they were the first he'd seen).Seeing squirrel monkeys in Juan Antonio NP.Humming bird wonderland!
Marco was very good. On a trip were there were lots of options he managed (with a little difficulty) to keep tabs on the group. He didn't over-regiment the group. He also went beyond his remit to help me shop for my 40th wedding anniversary present for my wife!His one black mark was our final group meal (see below).
Read the Trip Notes carefully. These are the best notes I can remember from Exodus. They are very accurate in that there is a lot of travelling; the wet season in rain and cloud forests is wet. Don't say you weren't warned!
Petra was stunning and Um Qais and Jerash were impressive too. Many of the other items on the itinerary did not live up to the exaggerated hype in the trip notes or were not covered well, but even so the trip was still packed with a lot worth seeing.
Petra was amazing in the number of things to see and the area to go off and explore. This was my fifth 'wonder of the modern world' and was definitely the most 'wondrous' so far.
A principled and interesting person who had our trip well organised and planned out.
I picked this trip from the many Jordan holidays I looked at because it allowed 2 full days in Petra where others only allowed one or even half a day. This was definitely a good decision and three days in Petra would have been even better. Coverage of many things on the itinerary was disappointing. The "full days exploration" of Amman promised in the trip notes turned out to be three hours visiting two sites and then being dropped back at the hotel and told not to go out by ourselves. They did not take us to see the Dead Sea scrolls as these had been moved form the museum at the site we visited to a different museum in Amman. At the caves of Iraq al Amir with the aramaic inscriptions we were only given 5 minutes to take photos from the road side and then drove on. At Um Qais the "fantastic views of The sea of Galilee" were a dusty haze where you could imagine a sea might be. At "Madaba, 'The City of Mosaics'" only one mosaic was included in the itinerary, though we chose to pay about £2 extra to visit another site. At Wadi Rum the itinerary said we would "take a four wheel drive vehicle far into the area for an exciting desert adventure". We were booked a two hour trip that lasted one hour forty minutes including stops next to the Bedouin tourist shops, so we didn't see much more than was visible from the bus on the main road. There was a strong wind blowing away from shore on the Red Sea so it was only safe to snorkel holding onto a rope from the back of the boat and the only person who tried to swim further had to be rescued. The "Petra by Night" option consisted of atmospheric walks in and out along the siq by candle light and two solo performances of Bedouin music and was well worth doing. This only runs about three nights a week so make sure your group leader is on the ball, as ours was, and gets this organised in time. Little Petra is like 1% of Petra that's then been scaled down, so in hindsight was a waste of time and I would have preferred to spend the time seeing more of the main site. We were eventually given this tour for free as compensation for the awful hotel in Petra, but it was originally offered for 13JD/US$15. Since the entrance seemed to be free and it was a ten minute drive up the hill from the town, you could probably see it for a fraction of the price by paying a few JD between 4 people in a taxi. Most of the tourist restaurants want you to take the fixed meal of a similar salad selection every time followed by a hot dish. This is typically quite expensive at £10-£12 (before drinks) and gets repetitive, especially if you are vegetarian so only have the salad part. Try to find places where you can just order what you want form the menu. Alternatively for snacks try one of the smaller local places. Most look a bit grubby, but in one place I got two falafel and houmous wraps and a soft drink for under a pound. Don't miss trying the lemon with fresh mint cold drink which is so delicious I ended up having it with most meals!
Beautiful Atlas mountain scenary. Hard cycling ascents rewarded with exhilarating descents. Comfortable Riads. Tajine. Tajine. Tajine. Beer.
Day three and an ascent up to Tizi n'Test Pass at 2100m. A seemingly never-ending series of switchback climbs to our goal. Hard work at the challenging end of the 'moderate to challenging' trip tag. It was worth it though, views over the anti-atlas mountains and across a stunning decent that literally went on for miles with barely a car in sight. All topped off by an evening in a luxourious Riad complete with swimming pool and peacocks.
The group leader, Richard, was a key part of the success of the trip. He clearly identified goals for each stage of the cycle and personally ensured that eveyone excelled their expectations as to how hard they could push themselves cycling enjoyably. This ensured everyone could get through the trip and that the group remained cohesive.
Don't put your inside peddle down when you go around a fast corner. What goes down must go up. Taking your own cleats for the bikes certainly helps.
An experience so far removed from my daily routine that I relaxed completely despite the early starts. You can't underestimate the sensation of being amid lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons – and much, much more – in their natural habitat.
It's a toss-up between spotting an Elephant trotting into our campsite as we walked back to our tent from the bathroom (it was literally just metres away and seemed completely oblivious to our presence, happily chomping away on the bramble!) and actually getting to see a Leopard, which I didn't expect.
Chris was an excellent group leader - fair but firm, he made us all feel safe. When the truck broke down in the middle of the Serengeti, we were all very calm in the knowledge that he and Tutu, his second in command, were doing there absolute utmost to get it repaired. Chris even caught Malaria while on the road and this did not affect our trip in the slightest. A true champion.
'Haraka haraka haina baraka- Great haste has no blessing': The pace is different in Africa, you'll have to adapt. That said, don't be afraid to tell your group leader if you feel something is wrong. Being chilled about stuff does not mean being taken for a ride.