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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed October 2011

HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTSWANA

From the moment we arrived in Maun, every day brought another highlight – it will be hard to find another holiday which tops this one. Just outstanding from start to finish

Most Inspirational Moment

Where do I start?Here are just a few of the many moments - In the delta, sitting round the campfire enjoying the polers singing and dancing whilst a meteorite with a spectacular tail flew overhead. -Flying over the Delta. - Walking with lions in Livingstone, the helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and going into Zimbabwe to view them. - The vastness and isolation of the Salt Pans. - Watching leopards at close range in the Moremi Reserve. The sunset cruise (thank goodness for digital cameras...) Watching and listening to the nearby hippos splashing in the moonlight. The friendship of my fellow travellers (none of whom I knew beforehand) contributed greatly to the holiday, we all wanted to do the same activities, had the same interests and shared many laughs

Thoughts on Group Leader

From the moment we met Sam at the airport, he was absolutely brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble, he was well organised and unflappable and somehow produced really tasty food all cooked on the campfire. He made sure that we could all do our chosen activities including taking us across the border to Zimbabwe when he should have had a relaxing afternoon. Jamie our driver and guide was also excellent - we had some long distances to cover but he stopped when we saw game on the way, and in the reserves, he could spot animals without having to reach for binoculars like the rest of us! Bruce and James were a competent support team

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take some swimming things to the Delta, we had an opportunity to go for a dip and there was some very hastily improvised swim wear on show. Baby wipes are always useful because it is very dusty (dust coloured clothing helps too. It is possible to do several activities in one day at Livingstone so enjoy!! Binoculars come in handy. There is an inverter in the truck so lot of battery charging was done on route (take a South African adapter). No need to take masses of clothes as there is plenty of opportunity to wash clothes at the camp sites in Maun, Livingstone, Kisane and Savuti. Sturdy sandals and walking shoes are all you need for footwear. You will take a lot more photos than you might think so take high capacity memory cards for the cameras. Most importantly - just relax, let it all happen and enjoy every moment!

Reviewed October 2011

LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SLOVENIA

I had a complete blast on this trip, everything about it was fantastic! oh except Slovenia has the largest wasp population in the world! I had been expecting a wet soggy week but the weather was fanstastic, the group was one of the best I’ve travelled with, the pension was lovely, the guides top notch. I have travelled to over 65 countries and never go anywhere twice – I would go to Slovenia again in a heart beat and that for me says it all.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many - the scenery, the food, the wine, the beer, the group, the guides. Everyday I looked forward to getting up and came back laughing!

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had two guides - both spoke perfect English, had a huge knowledge of the area and made me feel totally safe. They fitted right in and became friends to all of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do it! I loved this trip and I've been on loads of this type of thing. I can imagine it's a bit miserable if the weather isn't good but then it is mountain terrain and it goes with the territory.This is a really easy trip to do alone. I was supposed to go with a friend but she was taken ill and couldn't come. Slovenia is such an easy place to be in and well worth what little effort it takes to be there.

Reviewed October 2011

ANDES TO AMAZON

Ecuador proved to be a very interesting country and was well worth a visit. There is a lot of travelling involved in this holiday, but how else can you get to see so much?

Most Inspirational Moment

The visit to the rain forest was the most exciting part of the trip for my wife and I, although she did go to bed fully clothed and with a hat on in the sweltering heat due to all the insects (they were mostly outside the hut and not inside but that did not make any difference). The boat ride through the mangrove swamps was excellent as we saw more birds on that day than all the previous days put together, it was amazing. It was also very interesting and moving seeing all the old people in their traditional clothes and in the bustling markets. Every day brought a new experience, including the visit to the nature reserve at over 14,000 feet in the Andes and the four hour road decent down from the summit (yes 4 hours, I've never seen such a long hill) was someting I'll never forget. Interestingly a water bottle I drank empty and sealed up at the top was squashed flat by the increased air pressure by the time we arrived at the bottom!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader (Fabian) was excellent, very laid back and unflappable, knowledgable and helpful. A good leader. Mention must also be made of the driver (Roberto) who drove us for the full two weeks, he was excellent and we all felt very safe and comfortable in his hands.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I took lots of shorts to wear and hardly wore them at all, it was either too cold (in the high Andes) or the sun was too scorching. Long, cool pants are the best. A wide brimmed hat is a must. As the walks were only billed as short we made the mistake of not taking the right footwear, make sure you take good strong walking trainers or lightweight walking boots.

Reviewed October 2011

CYCLE THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

I’m not one to write about a recent holiday but this was an exceptional holiday with a group of people who loved the whole experiece as much as I did. We were lucky enough to enjoy a mini heatwave in October without needing to get the wet weather gear out of our suitcases.It was my first Exodus holiday and it wont be last. Some of the group had travelled on other trips and I was able to hear first hand about the trips ( much better than reading about them in the brochure).Northern Spain, what a beautiful region to cycle thru with 2 experienced guides Nachos and Jamie. We were even abe to help Nachos with some of his English sentences …..

Most Inspirational Moment

Sharing the Camino with people who had been walking for up to 4 weeks and cycling on a route where thousands of pilgrims had walked before was a very thought provoking experience.Not having to worry about the speed of the front runners ( there were some very keen experienced cyclists up front) wasn't a problem ...you simply cycled with those who were the same pace as you! Grinding out the long steep slopes after lunch one afternoon in 30 degrees of heat with 2 similar paced cyclists and sharing the job of being the leader along the climb was a great 'mini' team effort ( thanks Richard and Rose).

Thoughts on Group Leader

A couple of decent Spaniards, well informed and who new the way to Santiago ...thanks guys!Thank heavens for the yellow arrows that marked the route the whole distance.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try to be fit before the trip to enjoy the whole week long experience. I think because of the heat I would have graded the trip 'challenging' rather than 'moderate / challenging'.

Reviewed October 2011

CYCLING IN SARDINIA

A great trip, with a great bunch of people, and a great guide and support driver.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lovely beachesGood cyclingInteresting cultureGreat weatherUnspoilt scenery

Thoughts on Group Leader

Great - he never forgot that it was our holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I've heard that the island is too hot and too crowded in August. Our trip in early October was perfect.

Reviewed October 2011

MONT BLANC HIGHLIGHTS

One of the best trips I’ve been on.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to list but special mention though for the beautiful woodland we passed through at the end of the long, long, long descent down from Lac Blanc (who needs ski lifts anyway?) and final 'off piste' climb up the Les Houches peak and seeing the best view in the Alps come up over the horizon.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Oliver is a real gem of a group leader - awful jokes and the Spencer Tracy fan club aside, he's an excellent guide who did a great job of gauging the different levels of the group and getting us all safely up and down the cols with smiles all round. Voila. Elaine did a great job too with the hearty evening meals, sandwiches, and brilliant home made cakes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The trip is rated a Moderate which I think is about right, albeit at the upper scale. However while you don't need any trekking experience you do need to be reasonably fit as some of the 'up' sections are long and hard (900m plus, and often immediately followed by an equally long 'down' section). I'm in decent shape and go to the gym a few times a week and I found the walks challenging but still enjoyable, so a bit of preparation pays off. Also, take a wide brimmed sun hat not just a peaked baseball cap, as the sun is strong, even at the end of September, and I have the sunburnt, blistered ears to prove it.

Reviewed October 2011

TREASURES OF SICILY

A fantastic dip into the culture, history and landscape of Sicily. I learned so much in just a week.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking on Etna.The mosaics at Monreale.Enjoying the everyday life in the towns and villages.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Sicilian way of life, history, geology and natural history. Mario worked very hard to show us as much as he could.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring good walking boots or shoes.It was cold and wet at times - pack with this in mind if you go in October.Take a good guide book and carry it with you at all times as locally available books are heavy and not always easy to find.

Reviewed October 2011

KENYA & TANZANIA ADVENTURE

We had a fabulous time. The leader was very knowledgeable and the cook was also helpful and friendly. The truck was great and the group of travellers we went with were all very nice and interesting people, and we all got on really well together, which was great and added to our enjoyment of the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

It was great to be whizzed ioff immediately on arrival, and coming inclose contact with the 'big five' was just amazing! We have some fab photographs.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was lovely, very helpful and knew a lot of stuff about everything really!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just that the matresses that were provided were brilliant so you don't need to bring your own. There was also some confusion on what sort of bag to take as that was not clear from the notes. In the end (after checking with the office) we took a soft 55l (my boyfriend) and 70l (me) bag with wheels and that was fine. We also had a small rucksack each which we really needed.

Reviewed October 2011

CYCLING IN SARDINIA

If you like the challenge of hills, fantastic scenery, clear pristine beaches, lovely villages and flamingoes then this is the trip for you. If you are more serious about being competitive and King of the mountain, then it’s not strenuous enough over the whole week.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of the biggest hill, sweaty and breathing like an old cow, but still on my bike, when other people had given up and walked. A great personal achievement! But a great moment as everyone who made it enouraged all the group to do their best.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Michele was a great guy and led us well but this trip was absolutely a double act. Theirs was a complete team effort and Enrico was far more than just the bike support. They both worked really hard to make our holiday the success it was. They had endless patience and good humour at all times and both made the trip really special.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the hills at the start of the week, but don't be put off, they calm down towards the later stages. The hybrid bikes are good, but don't have any cages on the pedals - you definitely need to take your own pedals to ensure that you have good grip up the hills

Reviewed October 2011

WALKING IN TUSCANY

Amazing guide, fantastic unspoilt corner of Tuscany, great walking, huge portions of tuscan home cooking, what more can I say!

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking up at the descent I thought I could never do and feeling an immense sense of achievement.Gaining more and more confidence on each day, I can't believe how much I am now happy to tackle as a result of Sara's support and enouragement.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara is an wonderful experinced leader and with extensive knowedge of the local area. Anyone who has walked with Sara will have been fortunate enough to experience her immense commitment to her job. She never ever sits still..... Sara is always on the go, checking everyone is ok and generally ensuring you have a fantastic holiday. Every detail is considered from ice cream stops, orgainising train tickets for the free day to detailed hand drawn maps of local walks. She carefully assesses the capability of her group and tailors each trip to suit all involved. I have never been looked after better.Sara is truly inspirational and Exodus are extremely lucky to have her!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book now, this is a great trip!Don't forget to get check the grade of the week you are doing before confirming your booking as there are both grade B and C weeks from this base.

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