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The Great Game The Silk Road Through The Pamirs & Karakorum MountainsNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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The Great Game The Silk Road Through The Pamirs & Karakorum Mountains
Urumqi, China
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28 Days • from $11,795* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Our grand Central Asian odyssey links some of the most far-flung and spectacular destinations of “The Great Game,” as the 19th century diplomatic rivalry between the British Empire and Tsarist Russia was known. With long-time Central Asia explorer Roger Williams, we visit the Silk Road outpost of Kashgar, with its world-famous Sunday market, the awe-inspiring Hunza Valley in the mighty Karakorum Mountains, then head to Kyrgystan and cross the spectacular 12,840-foot Kyzyl-Art Pass into mountainous Tajikistan. We journey a remote… more |
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Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites
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Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites
Venice, Italy
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8 Days • from $4,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Nothing quite prepares the eye for the awesome spectacle of the Dolomites, Italy’s magnificent rooftop of enormous spires and pinnacles. These snow-dusted towers soar like an apparition above deep green valleys, storybook villages, and steepled churches. This magnificent natural setting is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey focuses on the Cortina Dolomites, justly famed for unearthly towers including the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the broad expanse of Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. With two (and… more |
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Italy's Lake District
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Italy's Lake District
Como, Italy
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7 Days • from $4,695* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Just hear the words “Italian lakes” and the imagination conjures long ribbons of gleaming deep blue water, snow-capped peaks, and opulent lakeside villas with rose-laden promenades. On this enchanting journey, we explore two legendary mountain lakes in Italy and one in Switzerland. Connecting the lakes by ferry, we hike age-old paths to stone hill villages with tiny chapels, walk up to an alpine rifugio for spectacular lake views and a delicious lunch of traditional polenta uncia, boat to an island… more |
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Hiking the Haute Route
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Hiking the Haute Route
Chamonix, France
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13 Days • from $5,595* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The Haute Route is the celebrated high-level hiking traverse across craggy mountain passes from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland. This route is where the sport of mountaineering was born in the 19th century and just a glance at the 360-degree panorama explains why: 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the crooked spire of the Matterhorn, rise along this magnificent “high route.” Our spectacular hike crosses 11 glacier systems and 10 alpine passes, yet… more |
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Hiker's Journey to Machu Picchu
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Hiker's Journey to Machu Picchu
Lima, Peru
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9 Days • from $4,895* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Looking for exhilarating day hikes to incredible places in Peru’s Sacred Valley, complemented by the amenities of overnights in fine hotels? This is your trip! The Incas placed their sacred sites high above the dramatic Sacred Valley, and the crown jewel, Machu Picchu, is perched on a promontory at its easternmost reaches. By day, we hike to traditional Quechua hamlets and hidden Inca ruins, surrounded by a dazzling landscape of granite crags and the snow peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba.… more |
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Hidden Bhutan
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Hidden Bhutan
Paro, Bhutan
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12 Days • from $5,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel In the serene, secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, spirituality permeates every aspect of daily life, festivals are living manifestations of a national faith, and the king decrees “Gross National Happiness” as the standard by which to measure the country’s wealth. On this cultural walking journey, we discover this unique culture in a mystical Shangri La setting as we hike to tiny villages and mountainside chortens (shrines) bedecked with prayer flags, explore riverside markets, and meet red-robed monks in fortress-monasteries reigning… more |
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Hidden Glacier Bay
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Hidden Glacier Bay
Gustavus, Alaska
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7 Days • from $3,895* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Experience the wonders of Glacier Bay the best way possible—by comfortable expedition vessel with kayaks aboard! This awesome landscape of fjords, glaciers, and towering mountains is simply glorious, and we’ll feel as if we have it all to ourselves as we anchor in hidden coves, walk on massive tidewater glaciers, and kayak through pristine waters. The wildlife is as spectacular as the scenery, with Steller sea lions congregating on rocky islands, harbor porpoises feeding along the shores, and bald eagles… more |
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Guatemala Private Journey
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Guatemala Private Journey
Guatemala City, Guatemala
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8 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Enter the heart of El Mundo Maya, with its intriguing Mayan culture and lavish temple cities rising out of misty rainforests. Our Private Journey in Guatemala features elegant Antigua, colonial capital of the Spanish realm in Central America, the mysterious mountain village of Chichicastenango, with its famous open-air market, and the stunning volcano-ringed lake called Atitlan, surrounded by traditional Mayan villages. For a grand finale, explore Tikal, the greatest Mayan religious center yet discovered, where thousands of structures have been… more |
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Greece: Zagoria & Mt Olympus
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Greece: Zagoria & Mt Olympus
Ioannina, Greece
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11 Days • from $3,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel A hidden world of traditional Greece is found in Zagoria, where thousand-year-old stone villages perch above the dramatic Vikos Gorge in the craggy Pindos Mountains. In this quiet realm where the 21st century does not yet intrude, we hike trails along and into the gorge, with its silvery olive groves, soaring arched bridges, crystal-clear springs, and 17th century stone staircases. We then head to the spectacular monasteries of Meteora for a hike up to these airy sanctuaries, built atop towering… more |
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Great Alpine Traverse
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Great Alpine Traverse
Airport near Chamonix, France
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16 Days • from $7,395* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Looking for the ultimate Alps odyssey? Our five-country adventure links the best trails of France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, crossing five international borders—on foot! We feast our eyes on Mont Blanc in France, the Matterhorn from both the Italian and Swiss sides, and the glacier-clad Tyrolean Alps of Germany and Austria. We make great use of cog rails, cable cars, and even Switzerland’s famed Glacier Express to connect one glorious alpine realm to another. Ours is a cultural journey,… more |
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Granada to Sevilla
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Granada to Sevilla
Granada Airport, Spain
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8 Days • from $4,395* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Southern Spain holds two impossibly romantic cities: Granada, with its extraordinary Alhambra Palace, and vibrant Sevilla, home of flamenco. In between these cultural icons, we hike through glorious landscapes to tranquil pueblos blancos, the dazzling whitewashed villages of Andalucia, with their Iberian, Roman, and Moorish heritage. We begin in Las Alpujarras, below Spain’s dramatic Sierra Nevada, hiking back in time amid tiny hamlets festooned with roses. Our westward arc brings us into the Sierra de Grazalema, where atmospheric villages include… more |
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Galapagos Private Journey
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Galapagos Private Journey
Baltra, Galapagos
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8 Days • from $51,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The Galapagos Islands are truly “a world unto themselves,” as Darwin wrote, and are regarded by scientists as one of the most precious habitats on earth. This volcanic archipelago that provided Darwin with key material to formulate his theory of evolution now provides travelers with a world-class natural history adventure. Aboard your own private yacht with a naturalist guide, set off into Darwin’s world for an active journey full of nature hikes, snorkeling, and wonder. One of the wonders is… more |
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Futaleufu Adventure
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Futaleufu Adventure
Balmaceda, Chile
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8 Days • from $3,995* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Imagine Caribbean-colored water, grander rapids than the Colorado, scenery on a scale rivaling Alaska, no bugs, and summertime from December through March! The Futaleufu adventure in northern Patagonia is a marvelous journey along a translucent ribbon of aquamarine water flowing through a primeval forest below snow-capped peaks and soaring Patagonian towers. Recently trip members have been describing the scenery of the Futaleufu as “right out of Avatar!” Our unique multi-sport adventure uses a gorgeous trail system (no motorized vehicles) to… more |
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Everest Adventure
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Everest Adventure
Kathmandu, Nepal
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14 Days • from $3,695* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The legendary peak of Everest is epic in many ways, from its legacy as mountaineering’s ultimate prize to the spiritual esteem in which the Sherpa people hold it. This spectacular lodge-to-lodge trek takes us through a landscape of ancient Sherpa villages nestled below the highest mountain in the world to thriving Tengboche Monastery, from which Everest’s triangular diamond summit is unmistakable amid a cirque of breathtaking peaks. But the adventure of this wondrous Himalayan realm extends far beyond the peaks.… more |
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England Coast to Coast
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England Coast to Coast
Manchester, England
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14 Days • from $5,595* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel One of the greatest hikes in the world is the coast-to-coast journey across England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. We’ve perfected this classic walk, hiking its most spectacular stretches as we cut a swath across England’s historic and literary landscape and through three magnificent national parks. We start in the impossibly romantic Lake District, the sublime countryside that provided inspiration for Wordsworth and Coleridge, hike into the stone-built villages of the Yorkshire Dales (James Herriot country), then… more |
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Egypt Private Journey
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Egypt Private Journey
Cairo, Egypt
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7 Days • from $3,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The 5,000-year-long story of Egypt is an epic and extraordinary one, from the colossal Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau to the monumental temples along the legendary Nile, lifeblood of Egypt, where temples, tombs, and hieroglyphs continue to entrance visitors, as they have for thousands of years. On this Private Journey with your Egyptologist guide, explore the Pyramids and feast your eyes on the glorious artifacts from King Tutankhamen's tomb, then set off on a deluxe Nile cruise, gliding in… more |
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Discover Turkey Private Journey
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Discover Turkey Private Journey
Istanbul, Turkey
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11 Days • from $8,295* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel This Private Journey brings you an insider’s view of the rich culture and ancient heritage of Turkey, with visits to dazzling Istanbul and to the surreal fairytale landscape of Cappadocia in the interior heartland. Heading along the Aegean Coast, explore glorious Ephesus, the best preserved Roman city in the Mediterranean, and lovely off-the-beaten-path sites such as exquisite Priene, with its Temple of Athena, and the remote sanctuary of Zeus at Labranda. Incorporated into your Private Journey are walks on ancient… more |
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Czech Castles & Country Walks
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Czech Castles & Country Walks
Vienna, Austria
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9 Days • from $3,995* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Fairytale castles built by feudal lords reign over the lush countryside and traditional villages of the Czech Republic. There’s hardly a better place in Europe for a journey built around country walks, and many of ours begin and end at wondrous castles. The medieval heritage of this vibrant nation is enchanting and beautifully intact in wonderful towns like Mikulov, a quintessential Moravian town of pale yellow Renaissance houses, and in tiny Telc, one of the best preserved 16th century towns… more |
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Lost Worlds of Ethiopia
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Lost Worlds of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
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17 Days • from $6,795* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Ethiopia is like no other place in Africa, from its Orthodox Christian heritage, revealed in stunning 12th century rock-hewn churches, to its kaleidoscopic array of animist tribes in the Great Rift Valley. We begin in the craggy northern highlands, discovering Ethiopia’s genuine mystique at fascinating places including the holy city of Axum, once home to the Queen of Sheba, and imperial Gondar, seat of Ethiopia’s emperors. Heading south, we encounter an amazing tribal heritage that includes the Mursi, with their… more |
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Croatia: Istria and the Dalmatian Coast
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Croatia: Istria and the Dalmatian Coast
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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11 Days • from $4,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Croatia offers a spectacular coastline of tiny coves and beautiful islands, a rustic interior of medieval hilltowns, and a unique culinary realm where truffles and the seafood of the Adriatic meet the legendary pastas of Italy. In this absolutely delightful setting, we head out for hill walks between medieval villages and rambles along the shores of sunny islands tucked into the deeply indented coast. The undiscovered hilltowns of interior Istria are on our journey, as are the treasures of the… more |
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Costa Rica Wildlife
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Costa Rica Wildlife
San Jose, Costa Rica
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9 Days • from $3,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Nature is at its most bountiful in the tropics, and in Costa Rica, huge swaths of the ecosystem have been protected as nature reserves. With our expert naturalist guide, we explore on walks in Monteverde Cloud Forest, with its distinct ecological communities, and at Arenal, a towering volcano with glowing red lava flows and inviting thermal springs. At Tortuguero National Park, we travel by boat in a vivid green mosaic of Caribbean waterways with a fantastic array of wildlife. Our… more |
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Costa Rica Private Journey
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Costa Rica Private Journey
San Jose, Costa Rica
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8 Days • from $3,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel With its natural bounty of rainforest lagoons, towering volcanoes, and long, palm-fringed beaches, Costa Rica is a paradise for nature lovers. Almost 20 percent of the country is protected in national parks or nature reserves that are prime examples of Costa Rican ecosystems, including deciduous tropical forests, mangrove swamps, rainforests, cloud forests, and wetlands. On this Private Journey, you can hike, mountain bike, explore a tropical rainforest, and paddle by sea kayak in azure Pacific waters, all with expert naturalist… more |
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Corsica & Sardinia
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Corsica & Sardinia
Ajaccio, Corsica
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11 Days • from $5,795* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Corsica is a wildly beautiful French island, scented with myrtle and possessing one of the most diverse landscapes in Europe, from crescent bays with white-sand beaches to montane forests sheltering rugged granite peaks. Miles of untouched coastline, sun-splashed mountain villages, and ancient, mysterious standing stones are among its many enchantments. Neighboring Sardinia, belonging to Italy, is an island-world with its own language, a colorful pageant of traditions, churches where Christianity and paganism intermingle, and a cuisine born of the richness… more |
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Classic Swiss Alps
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Classic Swiss Alps
Grindelwald, Switzerland
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9 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Wilderness Travel Two of Switzerland’s most spectacular regions are showcased on this journey: the grand-scale Bernese Oberland and the traditional Engadine Valley, where the Romansch culture and language are preserved in an exquisite mountain setting. We begin with incredible alpine rambles in the classic Bernese Oberland, home to Switzerland’s deepest valleys, most breathtaking glaciers, and the towering Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau massifs. We then board the most famous Swiss train—the Glacier Express—and 91 tunnels and 261 bridges later, arrive in the pastoral… more |
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China Private Journey
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China Private Journey
Shanghai, China
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10 Days • from $4,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel In China’s Southwest, discover Guizhou Province, a hidden realm of ancient hill villages and mist-shrouded valleys dotted with spirit shrines. Here in a green, mountainous landscape, tiny villages isolated from modern China preserve ancient cultures. Enjoy a Private Journey in the traditional world of village China, meeting Old Han and Long-Skirt Miao villagers as they make rice paper in the traditional way and cultivate terraced rice fields. Village-to-village hikes bring you into exquisite valleys that seem drawn from classical Chinese… more |
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Chile & Argentina Private Journey
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Chile & Argentina Private Journey
Santiago, Chile
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11 Days • from $4,695* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel This Private Journey combines Chile’s Lake District and the wilderness of Tierra del Fuego, two stunning regions famed for their extraordinary ecosystems. In the Lake District, enjoy day hikes on immense Volcán Osorno and in the mystical old-growth forests of Alerce Andino National Park. Then board the M/V Mare Australis for a four-day cruise amid the iceberg-strewn fjords of Tierra del Fuego all the way to legendary Cape Horn. This superb 235-foot expedition ship is the ideal way to travel… more |
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Chile Private Journey
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Chile Private Journey
Santiago, Chile
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8 Days • from $3,795* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel This Private Journey features Chile’s volcano-dotted Lake District and the sublime world of Patagonia’s Paine National Park, one of the scenic masterpieces of the planet. In the Lake District, enjoy day hikes on immense Volcán Osorno, the snow-crested icon of the Lake District, and in the mist-shrouded mountains of Alerce Andino National Park. In Paine National Park, hike fantastic trails amid Paine’s famed peaks, known as The Towers for their vertical spires. Paine Grande, the highest tower, tops 10,000 feet,… more |
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
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Botswana Wildlife Safari
Maun, Botswana
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13 Days • from $7,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Botswana’s diverse ecosystems are astounding, from the savannas and woodlands of magnificent Chobe National Park, sheltering the world’s largest herds of elephants, to the wildlife paradise of the Okavango Delta, an exquisite wetland surrounded by the Kalahari thirstlands. We track game by 4WD vehicle, by riverboat, and—a Botswana specialty—by mokoro (canoe), all in a breathtaking mix of Botswana’s most beautiful habitats. Our safaris offer a unique combination of exquisite lodges and mobile tented camps—this is the way to experience Botswana’s… more |
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Botswana Private Journey
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Botswana Private Journey
Maun, Botwana
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8 Days • from $5,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel On this Private Journey, head to the renowned safari paradise of Botswana to explore its preeminent habitats, from the game-rich floodplains of the Okavango Delta to the wildlife paradise of Chobe National Park, one of Africa’s legendary game reserves. Enjoy world-class wildlife viewing, including game tracking by open vehicle, safaris by riverboat and mokoro (dugout canoe), and exciting game walks. Small, intimate safari camps right in the heart of game country are your delightful accommodations. This journey also includes the… more |
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The Kalahari San Tribes Expedition
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The Kalahari San Tribes Expedition
Maun, Botswana
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17 Days • from $8,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Join Trip Leaders Adam Hedges and Mike Main for this unique expedition which brings us deep into the fabled Kalahari to meet the San people, the skilled hunter-gatherers whose African heritage dates back 30,000 years. To sit around the fire in the evening and listen to their songs, and perhaps witness a trance dance, is to travel back in time to the dawn of humankind. In our three days with the San, we stay in full-service tented camps. After our… more |
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