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I had a wonderful adventure to the top of the World. At 66 and fit, I would recommend this to everybody. The Exodus team were wonderful and the whole party got to base camp.
The Himalayas at high altitude are spectacular and will never be forgotten, I returned with Prayer Flags which are now flying high in France where I live most of the year.
Pasang was the leader and is a lovely guy - happy smilling and considerate to all and he got the whole party to Base Camp.
Ensure you have basic level of fitness and warm clothes.
A great mix of sightseeing and walking. Stunning scenery and amazing food!
Watching the sunset over the mountains from the gite.
Friendly and knowledgable
Don't hesitate - just book it!
Like going back in time…
Seeing how Cubans make the best of what they have, and try have a good time regardless of hardships.
The group leader was absolutely brilliant, talked for hours about life in Cuba, really bringing the country a lot closer, and helping to understand the situation. Good local tips too!
Don't expect good food and hotels. Very, very basic, and toilets are the worst I have ever seen. Carry around toilet paper everywhere you go...
More of a challenge than a holiday; the lodges were very cold in December and much of the trip was focussed on acclimatising to the altitude, so afternoons in the lodges tended to be a little dull. Two separate cases of food poisoning during the trek didn’t improve my experience, though fortunately the group leader was able to supply antibiotics.
The leader was competent and enthusiastic.
Exodus doesn't include meals with this trip; you need to budget around £350 for food and drink. There was also a charge for tips, levied at the end of the trek and amounting to around £50. Equipping yourself with the gear in the recommended kit list can be time consuming and expensive.
This is a great trip for experiencing these 3 countries, cultures and cuisines, that are in some ways similar but in many ways very different.Generally flat cycling which may not be to everyones taste but the countryside still offers great views.
Visiting the Ankor complex, eating spiders and crickets, the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, spicy Thai curries, exploring the Cambodian genocide, there are so many reasons to recommend this varied trip.
As with all tours, the leader is an important element and there were no dissapointments in this department. Both the various country leaders and overall leader were all very good.
Whilst there are some long distances covered, the cycling is not too strenuous and the support team assure regular breaks and refreshment.With most cycling being on tarmac, if bringing your own bike then I'd consider a hybrid or at least some skinnier, less knobbly tyres to ease the journey.
A fascinating place to visit – a really interesting “hidden” corner of the world that is well worth exploring.
I think just landing at Paro airport was amazing. Quite apart from the actual descent, zig-zagging through the valleys (rather close to some very large mountains), it's like a fairytale scene when you arrive: beautiful scenery, amazing buildings, and everyone in national costume. Not all airports are like this!
Our local guide (Kinley) in Bhutan was fantastic - he knew everything about his country and made sure we saw whatever we wanted. The Exodus team in Kathmandu were all very friendly and well organised too.
The food in Nepal and Bhutan was all excellent, although you might be advised to stick to a mainly non-meat diet. Bhutanese cuisine is renowned for its spiciness and the use of chillis as a main dish, not just as a flavouring. There is no need to worry, though, if you don't like hot food as they don't serve this sort of thing to the tourists. In fact, being a real spice fan myself, I had to plead with my guide to get local food! Momos (dumplings) in Nepal are delicious, addictive and very cheap. Also, the veggie curry I had for breakfast every day in the hotel in Kathmandu is one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted, even at 6am on my last day. Note to non curry lovers - they have eggs, bacon, toast and muffins as well, if that's more your thing.
Evia is beautiful. This was a relaxed, friendly holiday – but for me, there was insufficient walking.
The most inspirational moment was when my friend and I walked to the ancient chestnut wood on our day off, it was quite magical; but the gorge walk we undertook with the group leader was also good.
Very jovial and pleasant.
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Awsome, fantastic, great – just go for it!
Both the wildlife and culture made this for me, this is such a fantastic trip.Spending an hour with 13 amazing gentle giant gorillas, a pride of lions feasting upon a fresh kill, cheetah’s with cubs, fantastic birdlife, floating over the Mara in a hot air balloon, AND of course thanks to JJ our tour leader’s help my long awaited viewing of that elusive Leopard!!Meeting the kids on the orphanage/school trip, kids with nothing but loads of smiling happy faces that so look forward to these visits and to whom we make so much difference in their little lives, long may Exodus continue to incorporate this tour into their schedule.I could go on endlessly as there is just so much more to look forward to within this tour, just about everything in fact - nothing disapointed!!
What can I say, JJ our group leader was a real delight to travel with, as were the 2 other great members of our crew ‘Q’ our driver who along with JJ kept us safe with their excellent driving skills and of course not forgetting Bernard our fantastic cook who had us terrorising just about every 'surprise' meal!!These guys are a real credit to the Exodus team, they were always cheerful and smiling and their happiness was infectious and filtered through to the rest of us on the truck.JJ is a guy who has such great people skills, and coupled with his personality and his love of local knowledge he was able to make each of his clients feel special in their own way, whilst keepng each and every one happy and well informed throughout the whole tour regarding the history, culture and nature of the areas we passed through.JJ dealt with any problems arising quickly, efficiently and in a very professional manner but most of all when sadly it was deemed necessary in a sensitive, caring and compassionate manner, and in doing so he was able to keep his customers content and enjoying their holiday at all times.I just hope that if I ever get to do another trip of this kind then my group leader and team will be as professional and good to travel with – JJ you have set new and higher standards for me from now on!!
Don’t over pack you do not need as much as you think you do, there are opportunities to do a bit of washing along the way!If travelling with a partner or friend consider cross packing at least one full change of clothes, if travelling alone pack a change of clothes into your hand luggage, Kenya Airways do not have the greatest record for getting your bags to follow you to your destination – however fortunately it appears it does not normally take too long for them to reunite you with your luggage, mine was returned to me later the same day for another on our trip it was returned the following morning.Take plenty of insect repellent containing a least 50% deet, hand sanitizer, sunscreen & baby wipes you will need them all.Be prepared to use the ‘bush toilets’ often there is no alternative, ladies if feeling ‘modest’ about this then maybe consider keeping a short sarong close to hand which may quickly wrapped around your waist may eliminate this problem for you, although at the end of the day we are all in the same ‘truck’!Be prepared for a couple of long days travelling on the truck (in our case the comfy Isabella) during which time you can enjoy seeing the ‘real African village’ way of life. Remember you are in Africa and anything can happen! the roads are NOT necessarily built to western standards, they can be bumpy, dusty or flooded but your crew are used to this if you are not! and will deal with any given situation as it arrises. Remember patience can be a virtue and enjoy the experience. You will be able to charge your camera batteries, phones etc during the day when travelling but do take plenty of memory cards space as you will find yourself taking far more photo’s than you anticipate but DO remember to take your photos and then take time out to ensure that you ‘don’t miss the moment’ by spending all your holiday behind the lens of a camera!!When challenged to find me a sighting of a wild leopard JJ rose to the occasion and delivered! Of course this can not be guaranteed on every trip, but if you have a particular wish or dream then talk to your tour leader, if they are anywhere near as good as our guy JJ they too will do everything they possibly can to deliver!Most of all ENJOY.
This trip is packed with experiences. Fantastic wildlife that will leave you speechless, friendly local people who will make you feel welcome in their home and teach you about their history and culture, and stunning scenery. If you're in ay doubt about going on this trip, my advice is BOOK THIS TRIP!!
I can't narrow it down to one single thing. There were lots of inspirational moments. We went at the time of the migration, so the Masai Mara was teaming with wildlife. A million wildebeest is quite a sight - as are the crocs and other predators waiting for them to stumble! The lions were especially spectacular. We saw hunting behaviour and kills, lions teaching their cubs to hunt, defending their kills from hyena, etc - and all at very close range. We also saw cheetah, black and white rhino, and so much more. The balloon ride over the Masai Mara is also an incredible experience. The trip to Chimp Island is fantastic too. To see the work people are doing to rescue and protect chimps is admirable. We also learned a huge amount about this species and conservation efforts. It's fantastic that Exodus are supporting this project. The visit to the orphanage in Uganda is humbling, heart-breaking and joyous. Again, well done Exodus for supporting this cause. These kids need you. Jinja (Uganda) is a great place. The genocide museum in Kigali (Rwanda) is a sombre experience, but gives you a real unerstanding of modern-day Rwanda. Finally, the gorillas. So much more than I expected. The trek is interesting and well worth it. Gentle, comic and incredibly human-like - I dare anyone to look in the eyes of a gorilla and leave unchanged. A peak experience. In fact the whole holiday is a peak experience! When are we going back??!
Our group leader (JJ) was fantastic. Knowlegeable, organised and a great sense of humour. Is there anything this man cannot do?! He worked alongside our cook (Bernard) and driver (Q). As a team, they were simply Brilliant! They definitely contributed to making this holiday an experience of a lifetime. I miss them all.
Prepare yourself for quite long journeys in the overland truck on the road. These are longer than mentioned in the Trip Notes. However they are interesting and a really enjoyable part of the holiday. Don't take too many clothes - there are opportunities to do laundry en route - and there isn't a huge amount of room in the lockers on the truck. The truck (our lovely Isabella!) has recharging facilities, so take your phone, iPod, camera battery rechargers. Speaking of cameras, go armed to the teeth with memory cards! We got through memory cards at a phenomenal rate due to the amount of things we saw. The weather can change in a nanosecond, so go prepared to be roasting hot, soaked to the skin, cold...! And speaking of being wet and cold, not all the camp showers are hot ones! Take plenty of wet wipes if you can't brave a cold shower. There's lots of interesting nick-nacks to buy on the way, so take your dollars! I'd also recommend taking a nail-brush. I couldn't get my hands clean after several days of camping!
What an amazing experience! I cannot praise this holiday enough! If you are wondering about whether to book this holiday or not, stop wondering and hurry up and book it!
There were some incredible moments from the trip, here's my top experiences...1) The gorilla trek - I was unsure what to expect but we completed a 'medium length trek' (our group had the choice of either medium or short length walk). It was approximately a 2 and half hour trek on a hot day. I'm not particularly fit but managed okay, although there were occasional out of breath moments during the steep sections! The group stopped regularly for water breaks and a chance to catch your breath though so don't worry! Eventually we told to crawl on our hands and knees through some bamboo and suddenly the gorillas were right in front of us - incredible! It truly was a once in a lifetime experience to have the honour of spending an hour in the company of these fantastic animals. Brilliant!2) White water rafting at Jinga - I was unsure before the trip whether I was going to do the rafting, but couldn't resist when we got there. It was so much fun! The raipds are really quite daunting but they kept repeating to us that the river is one of the safest to complete the rafting in as there are very few rocks and the water is really deep. Our group went in two different boats, the other boat didn't flip over at all and our boat flipped over once (I actually fell out twice but that's a whole other story!) If you're a fairly okay swimmer I would definitely reccommend completing this!3) Balloon ride over the Masai Mara - this was excellent! The ride was so smooth and the take-off / landing weren't as scary as I imagined. The photos we took from the balloon were magical, and we completed a brilliant game drive straight after the balloon ride where we saw a cheetah up close.4) School / Orphanage - this wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but I really enjoyed visiting the children. We were all greeted by lots of smiles, songs, dances and general good fun. We all took some bits and pieces for the children such as sweets, bubbles, balloons, pencils etc.5) The Masai Mara - it is incredible! I bored all of my group to death by comparing it to the Lion King the whole time (it really is just like it!). I'm not particularly a wildlife mega-fan, but I really enjoyed seeing all the animals and learning little facts about them.
Julius was our group leader and he was fantastic! After the first day we all got used to his own interesting way to describe the various optional extra excursions we could choose! He was a great leader as you always felt that he was very much in control and looking out for all of us.Francis was our driver and he was fabulous! He was nicknamed Jazzy Jeff (from Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and was always there with a smile and a joke for us.Leo was our chef - wow! I was a little bit nervous about the type of food we would be eating, but it was amazing! I still have no idea how he managed to cook such great food! I honestly ate better in Africa then I usually do at home! No-one on our trip got ill at any point which we think was down to Leo's impeccable cleanliness.We had a bit of a nightmare on the way out there as our flight was cancelled so we had to travel a day later than expected. The boys managed to re-organise everything for us so that we didn't actually miss out on any aspect of the holiday! Thank you all so much!
Here's my top ten tips from the trip....1) Zip off trousers - I lived in these! The mornings needed trousers but by 11ish we were ready for shorts, so just zip off the bottom bit and you're good to go.2) Uno cards - I became slightly obsessed with Uno (also known as You Know! by our Aussie group member - sorry Em!). It was great fun to play on truck. Other card games I can reccommend are cheat, chase the lady and poker!3) Hand sanitiser - takes lots of little bottles and carry it everywhere with you!4) Head torch is essential!5) I bought some new Andrex toilet roll stuff called 'on the go' which was basically loo roll without the cardboard in the middle! Makes it much smaller to carry around with you.6) 100% Deet Mozzie repellent worked well for me... around 5ish cover any exposed areas in the stuff and you'll be fine! (Although remember to take off watches etc as it can seriously damage them!)7) I took 4 gyms bags (like kids might use for going swimming) which were really useful for carrying stuff from the truck to the tents.8) Don't worry about getting visas beforehand (if you're British).... it was very straight forward at all of the borders and our group leader organised everything for us.9) Don't forget a travel alarm clock and I used a travel towel which takes up a lot less room.10) I took one thin-ish fleece and one thick fleece which I used alot.I wasn't sure what to expect from the accommodation, but it was a lot better than I expected! There was only a few nights in actual tents, the rest of the nights were in walk-in style tents which was basically like a normal room but with canvas walls. Final top tip - for the gorilla trek you will be given a wooden carved walking stick to use. At the end of the trek you can buy these sticks (for $10) which were really nicely carved. The sticks are made by the local villagers and are a great memory item to bring home. The other groups weren't told that they could buy the sticks and were gutted that they didn't have one to bring home as a keepsake. So make sure you ask your guide about whether you can buy them.