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Big-maned lion in Uganda

Wildlife safaris in Africa

We’ve been planning wildlife safari holidays in Africa for over a decade now, and before that we were...

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Walking Safaris in Africa

There are a lot of good reasons to embark on a walking safari in Africa. If the prospect of stretching...

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Curious wild dog in the Delta

What can I do on safari?

The short answer is probably "a whole lot more than you thought". But when you start to plan your safari,...

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Do I want a private vehicle and guide on safari?

Asking yourself if you want a private vehicle and guide is something you should take the time to do. ...

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Flexibility - the real luxury

In our experience, flexibility is something that is least valued before people go on safari, and most valued when they'...

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Grevy zebra in Samburu

What does a safari cost?

How much does a safari cost?  Unfortunately this is rather like asking what it costs to shop at Waitrose....

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What to take on safari

The first thing to say is that everyone always takes too much so try to be different; most of...

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Hippo gather in massive pods on Katavi's Chada plain

A few of Tanzania’s safari highlights

Tanzania is full of safari highlights and exceptional game areas, but here are a few of our favourites: Serengeti wildebeest...

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On safari in Africa with your family

Visiting Africa as a family and going on safari with children is something that we have plenty of experience of,...

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Guided walks and treks in India

We understand that it’s great to be able to take a stroll on your own - and there...

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Walking in the Annapurna

A typical day on trek

A typical day starts early in the morning to avoid too much activity in the midday heat, or, most importantly...

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Jeep safari in Kanha National Park

How a trip to Kipling country might look

Each of our journeys in India is tailor-made to suit your own interests, preferred style of accommodation, pace of travel...

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What’s the best way to get around India?

India is a vast country and we generally recommend focussing your trip on one area. Most of the time we...

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Buddhist monk at Trongsa Dzong

How a trip to Bhutan might look

Each of our journeys in Bhutan is tailor-made to suit your own interests, preferred style of accommodation, pace of travel...

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The Dochu La pass between Thimphu and Punakha is marked by 108 chortens

How a trip to western Bhutan including the Tiger’s Nest might look

Each of our journeys in Bhutan is tailor-made to suit your own interests, preferred style of accommodation, pace of travel...

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View from a walking trail in Nepal's Annapurna

How a trip to Nepal including walks in the Annapurna might look

Each of our journeys in Nepal is tailor-made to suit your own interests, preferred style of accommodation, pace of travel...

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