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4.7 out of 5

Penelope Westmoreland

Reviewed March 2017

Johannesburg to Cape Town AZJ

The game drives were fun as we never knew what we would come across, e.g. white rhinos crossing the road and elephants with calves… There were beautiful national parks but different highlight(s) every day with ever-changing scenery – amazing views e.g. at Cape of Good Hope and panorama from Table Mountain. Swaziland was charming.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing hippos play-fighting in Lake St Lucia.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marvellous - Petro was hard-working, fun, patient and more, ably assisted by Andrew, equally good, and both good cooks.

Advice for Potential Travellers

We drove well over 4,000 kms so, some days, long hours were spent in the rather small seats of the minibus but I wouldn't have wanted to miss anything we did see - luckily reference books and drinking water were provided, and stops fairly frequent. It was hot and humid in almost all regions we visited in February (fewer mosquitoes than I'd expected, lucikly) but there would no doubt have been lots more vehicles in the game parks in the dry, high season when there is less vegetation in a few months' time, so pros and cons. A couple of optional walks were tough-ish (I later heard) but I had opted out as there were alternative easier walks to do and nice places to wait.

Ann Burnett

Reviewed March 2017

A week in Jordan

Thoroughly great trip!! This was my first Exodus trip and I decided to share a room. I did not regret this once, as my room mate was lovely and this added to the experience and meant there was no quiet time in my room waiting for dinner. There were 20 of us, which was initially worrying, but it all worked out very well, as we all got on brilliantly. There were 10 solos and 5 couples (including friends that had come together).

Most Inspirational Moment

I am deliberately going to leave out the obvious places because you can read about them in the other reviews. I loved the boat trip on the Red Sea (for the scenery as much as for the snorkelling). I was surprised by the extent of Jerash - 2 large ampitheatres as well as many other sights. The citadel in Amman and the views from there were great. The Jordan people were so friendly at the Citadel and the sound of the call to prayer rising up from the city was great.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair was very friendly and he organised us very well. I don't think we quite realised how much work he was putting in behind the scenes as it appeared effortless.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As it has been said in other reviews, it was freezing in Wadi Rum in February. Don't hesitate to ask for as many blankets as possible. I was freezing and I was wearing a woolly hat, scarf and many of my clothes. Don't forget to look at the stars in Wadi Rum - only some of our group did this. If possible, do try to walk to the Monastery in Petra and to the High Place of Sacrifice. You can email Exodus beforehand to find out the age of the group and how many solo travellers are in the group. I did not do this but I would on my next trip.

Gillian Miles

Reviewed March 2017

What a surprise!

Now, I realised pretty quickly that I am NOT the demographic that Exodus aims for. I am fat and mid 50 and although I ride my city bike every day to work and walk the dog,I am not fit. I do not have a racing bike, I walk rather than run (or take a bus or tram) and my gym membership lapsed years ago. I like to swim properly – but thats it. However, I could join my road biking, running, daily yoga doing husband on this trip, AND have a good time!

Most Inspirational Moment

When I realised I could keep up with the others in my group, that it was ok to be slower, that Liz, our teacher was patient with me and enjoyed my successes as much as I did! That Liz could adapt the programme to allow me to stay with the group, without frustrating them.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Amazing. Liz Procter, ex PE teacher and fitness nut - you were amazing. At times when I could have sat down and cried, you were there, helping set me right and encouraging me all the time. You set me goals and helped me adapt. You were always there with a ready reward or thick hot chocolate and strudel!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just go! I had NEVER skiid before and I love d it. Yes we will go again... The hotel is basic and there is no choice for main meal for vegetarians, but we were always full!

Robert Harris

Reviewed March 2017

Andes to Amazon

A wonderful introduction to a hugely diverse country in terms of people, culture, nature and landscape. We came expecting a developing country and found a first-world one with a wealth of natural resources.

Most Inspirational Moment

The diversity of the flora was amazing - particularly ferns and the general greenness of the diverse topography. The constantly changing landscape and ecology that the trip itinerary presented was quite breathtaking.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Pablo Molveda was one of the best tour leaders we have experienced in nearly 20 years of travelling in small groups. He was patient, humorous, knowledgeable, kind and inspired confidence - the perfect guide to a new country.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Despite your grading of leisurely/moderate we found the trip relatively full-on compared with others we have experienced. Whilst we were happy with the pace of the trip, others may find it a little strenuous with respect to activities and the amount of travelling/moving on between hotels and the relative lack of free time.

Jacqueline Edge

Reviewed March 2017

Fantastic trip and crew!

The four crew members, Erellah, Albert, Boniface and Amos were fantastic. Erellah is an excellent tourguide – very patient, funny, helpful: a delight and any group can consider themselves lucky to be in his care. Albert is a brilliant cook and made delicious vegan food for me: not easy to do in East Africa. He was fun and creative and all mealtimes were a pleasure. Boniface is by far the very best driver I’ve ever encountered: very patient, extremely skilled and was able to take us safely along very poor roads, while also taking care of the truck itself. Amos is very friendly and helpful and worked very hard to support the crew. I’m sure he will be a fantastic tourguide soon. All of the crew were fun to talk to and made us feel very welcome.
The trip itself was spectacular – we were very lucky and managed to see many beautiful animals, including elephants, black rhino, white rhino, lions, cheetah and a leopard. I was lucky enough to spot a serval from the truck, but it slipped away into the grass before anyone else could see it. The pace of the trip was good – we covered a huge distance, but spent enough time in each place to get good wildlife spotting. The last few days on Zanzibar were a welcome treat too and really rounded everything off nicely. I will always have fond memories of the group and the trip. The group members were all great: friendly, interesting people I enjoyed meeting and hope to keep in touch with.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing a leopard in a tree.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Erellah is a star! He's very bright, knowledgeable, extremely helpful and fun to talk to. He really made the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Beware of the African sun - it is vicious. This time of year was very good, because it's low season, fairly dry and all the animals have had their babies, which is lovely to see.

Mandy Walker

Reviewed March 2017

Walking the Amalfi Coast

Amazing action packed week full of interesting discoveries. Found some of the walks hard going but countered by feeling of elation once completed. Lots of fun & laughs had by the group.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ferriere to Ravello, where we passes lemon groves, working horses & bee keeper, waterfalls & more.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Paul was first class. He added to the fun/enjoyment but also ensured that each member of the group was happy with what they were doing & offered help when needed.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Some of the walks are definitely more on the moderate scale, By day 3 most of the group were tired. Lots & lots of steps.

Jennifer Child

Reviewed March 2017

Snowshoeing in the Catalan Pyrenees

Excellent walking. The guide (Miguel) made the most of the great weather so that we could make the most of the walking available. The views were spectacular and the snow was good at the higher levels of the walks. We walked from the start of some walks in snowshoes but did have to carry them on some days at the start or end of the walk. We also had some great activities after the walks, A wine and local food tasting, a visit & tasting at a local cheese maker’s small dairy and a local wool centre.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching 2500m in the Aiguestortes National Park. The scenery was spectacular with great views of the Needles of Amitges. This was only achieved due to great weather conditions & drive-able road conditions to the start.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Miguel worked hard to plan the best walks for the conditions. He is knowledgeable about the area and very enthusiastic. He also acted as an interpreter on our day off for a visit to a local museum & tapas bar.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You should have a rucksack capable of carrying snowshoes if needed. There were no shutters or anything to block out light in our room at Lo Paller.

Alistair Miller

Reviewed March 2017

A temperate, tropical gem

Sri Lanka proved to be a gentle country with the pervasive influence of Buddhism–the traffic is amazingly considerate and vehicles devoid of the dents that one associates with most emerging economies. The hotels almost invariable exceeded our expectations. While the timetable did include a number of early wake-up calls, these were always underlain by sensible reasons. The indigenous fauna, especially, the birds are agreeably different though less impressive than Africa. Our tour was very professionally organized throughout.

Most Inspirational Moment

A hard choice but Sigiriya (Lion Rock), with its views, ruins, stairway to the rock paintings and the top, would be the top pick.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sujan was amazing, resourceful, knowledgable, exceptionally thorough and totally effective in managing the group with a gentle good humour and effective presentation of choices that seemed to lead to easy consensuses. Sujan's management of tipping on behalf of the group avoided the uncertainties that would otherwise have prevailed--probably not his idea but he executed it seemlessly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

At least in February, concern about mosquitos and possibly dengue fever proved to be a non-consideration. We found that converting $500US into ruphies on arrival was right since we could supplement cash with credit cards almost everywhere.

Arthur Onions

Reviewed March 2017

Cycling the Cape and Winelands

A very well planned, organised and led tour of a fantastic country. The cycling was at times hard but always breath taking. A wonderful way to see a country.

Most Inspirational Moment

When the wind finally came from behind and we got to ride Chapmans drive which was closed to traffic. Riding with the stunning coast at our side.

Thoughts on Group Leader

With Jean Paul Gardelli in charge it was like having your Mom, Dad and best friend rolled into one. Ten out of ten for organisation and forward planning, a great encourager and patience worthy of a saint. He went above and beyond what I have experienced before and ensured we all had the best experience possible. Assistant leader Layla and driver Endy followed JP's high standards. So accommodating, friendly and accomplished.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The wind at times turned moderate into challenging but the minibus was always readily available.

Grant Allwell

Reviewed March 2017

CAP - Snowshoeing in the Catalan Pyrenees

A snowshoeing holiday based in two small traditional Catalan mountain villages. The food in the hotels was excellent. I requested vegetarian meals and was very pleased with the dishes that were served. Each walk explored a different valley and started by ascending through forest tracks which led to views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The walks were led by a local mountain guide who was able to take us away from the main tracks and onto the more interesting ones. Transport to and from the walks was provided by a local taxi company. The 4 wheel drive vehicles allowed us to travel further up the mountain roads which gave us time to climb higher into the mountains. The walks could be changed depending on the amount of snow and the fitness level of the group. After three of the walks we visited locals who had chosen to leave Barcelona to earn a living in the mountains which gave an insight into what it is like to live in a remote mountainous area.

Most Inspirational Moment

Learning about local life in a remote mountain setting. Everyone we met felt their lives had improved by moving out of the city and into the mountains. They were keen to improve the local economy.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The leader of the trip was excellent. His knowledge of the area meant we could explore more on the walks and not stick to the main track. The organisation was perfect and our transport was always on time. He was very personable with all the group and had a good sense of humour. On his free day he came with us to the next village and organised a visit to an Eco Museum. He was keen to hear our thoughts on the trip as he wanted to keep improving it for future guests.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you forget anything for the trip buy it at the airport. The villages where you stay do not have any shops.

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