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South Africa
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Location: Southern Africa
- Interesting fact: Gandhi lived here for many years
- Guide price: £2150
- Climate: Uncomfortably hot to snow showers!
- Possible project: Working with park wardens
- Possible trek: Southern Drakensburg Mountains
South Africa is an exhilarating, spectacular and complex country. With its post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of energy and sense of progress about the place.
The climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife. South Africa continues to go through huge upheavals as it comes to terms with democracy, and in these terms it is a young country. It is both an invigorating and challenging time for South Africa, and a great time to visit and observe this metamorphosis first hand.
Possible treks include the awesome Drakensberg is a basalt escarpment forming the border with eastern Lesotho. South Africa is a perfect location for Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold groups, finishing off with a game safari watching the "Big 5".
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This is a 9-day expedition where the team will be wild camping in the Sinai desert of Egypt and working alongside the local Bedu.
Day One
Fly to Sharm El Sheik and travel straight to Dahab.
Day 2
One day in Dahab to get relaxed and get stocked with expedition kit. Diving and snorkelling, free diving etc.
Day 3
Go to St Katherine's village. Afternoon walk down Wadi St Daod. Back for eve meal. Up Jebel Katherine in the night. See the sun rise.
Day 4
St Katherine's monastery. Then a day relaxing, blue rocks and getting kit ready for walk (four days and three nights).
Day 5
Trek day 1 Round to Jebel Banat and up summit of Jebel Banat. Wild camp.
Day 6
Trek day 2 Abseil off waterfall and round to base of Jebel Naja. Wild camp.
Day 7
Trek day 3 Up to Umma H Shaur via Abbass Basha for sunset. Wild camp.
Day 8
Trek day 4 Walk up to Jebel Katherine and down to St Katherines.
Day 9
Night in Cairo.
Note: The trek involves a section of abseiling.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: South China Sea
- Interesting fact: Third largest island in the world
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: Hot & humid, temperatures normally between 20°c - 30°c
- Possible project: Working on path conservation in a sanctuary
- Possible trek: The Pinnacles
Eastern Malaysia-A land steeped in mystique, offers a wealth of opportunities for jungle trekking, snorkelling and caving. Your jungle trek will take place in the mountains of Sarawak, where your guides will explain the rudimentaries of jungle survival as well as viewing unspoiled primary jungle and trekking to the world famous limestone pinnacles.
Having returned from the mountain, the team will move to Kuching, where you will have the opportunity to come face to face with the true 'wild man of the jungle' - the Orang-utan.
Working on a jungle conservation project, such as path repair you will know that a piece of you will always remain there. Finally you will have the chance to relax on one of the smaller islands, snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: Pacific Coast of South America
- Interesting fact: It's five times the size of the UK!
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: There are 80 different climates!
- Possible project: Working with street children in Cusco
- Possible trek: Trekking to the lost city of "Machu Picchu"
The land of the Inca - Little is known about the mysterious Inca who once inhabited this rugged landscape, but much remains to be discovered. Your acclimatisation trek begins in the Colca Canyon, this is your opportunity to absorb this rich culture as well as picking up trekking tips from our expert guides.
After time acclimatising it's onto Lake Titicaca, where you will spend the night with a local family on a floating reed island! From here you will move by train to Cuzco and prepare for your main trek along the Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Having recovered from your main trek its back to Lima before returning home to the uk.
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- Duration: 1 Week
- Location: Northern Europe
- Interesting fact: Norway is the home of skiing
- Guide price: £1095
- Climate: Similar to the uk in summer
- Possible project: Working with Lapp herders
- Possible trek: Jotunheimen Park has some of the best treks
The central part of Norway takes in the country's highest mountains, largest glacier and most spectacular fjords. Unsurprisingly, this region is the top destination for almost all travelers to the country. The historic city of Bergen is the main jumping-off point for the western fjords. From here you can visit Sognefjord, Norway's longest (200km) and deepest (1300m) fjord; the scenic Hardangerfjord; the massive Jostedalsbreen glacier; spectacular waterfalls at Geirangerfjord; and Trollveggen, a jagged and often cloud-shrouded summit near Åndalsnes that is considered the ultimate challenge among Norwegian mountain climbers.
In addition, there are excellent national parks, and road trips through some of Norway's most breathtaking scenery.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: Central Asia
- Interesting fact: Home of the yeti
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: Varies between regions - normally 24-28°C
- Possible project: Working with street children in Kathmandu
- Possible trek: Trekking to Everest base camp
Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best hiking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination.
It's the kind of country that lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. This is why travellers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity, a stout pair of walking boots and a desire for sculpted calf muscles.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: South Western Africa
- Interesting fact: Formerly known as German West Afrika
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: From 40°c to below freezing at night!
- Possible project: Planting orange trees in an orphanage
- Possible trek: Trekking the spectacular Fish River Canyon
Namibia - a land of contrasts. Where else could you see scorched deserts stretching down to meet the Atlantic Ocean? You could be trekking the Namib Desert or driving across the infamous Skeleton Coast. Wildlife can be found in abundance in the Etosha National Park whilst the awesome Fish River Canyon provides second to none trekking.
Namibia is also home to some of the earliest cave paintings in the world, including the famous "white lady". Trekking regions include the Brandenburg Mountains and the world famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei.
For the truly adventurous you could try sand boarding on the Atlantic coast followed by souvenir shopping in the sleepy coastal town of Swakopmund. From penguins on the Atlantic coast through to nomadic bushmen in the interior, Namibia truly has something for everyone.
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- Duration: 1 Week
- Location: North West Africa
- Interesting fact: The film Casablanca was filmed here
- Guide price: £1095
- Climate: Below 0°c in the mountains to over 40°c in the desert
- Possible trek: Trekking through the spectacular Atlas Mountains
Morocco lies on the Atlantic coast and is bordered by Algeria and Mauritania with Spain directly to the north across the Mediterranean Sea. The population of Morocco is currently 24 million, consisting mainly of Berber and Arab tribes.
Morocco has previously been invaded by the Arabs, Romans and French and as a result is an amazing mix of cultures and religions. Arabic is the official language although French and English are widely spoken.
As a modern country, Morocco offers a totally different blend of the ancient and the new to every visitor. You could be trekking through the spectacular Atlas Mountains or drinking mint tea in a bazaar, whatever you do, it will be a truly life changing experience.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: Central Asia
- Interesting fact: Genghis Khan had his capital in Mongolia
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: The travel season is typically from May to early October
- Possible project: Working in a rural orphanage
- Possible trek: The Mountains surrounding Lake Khövsgöl
Archeological digs have uncovered human remains in the Gobi and other regions of Mongolia dating back nearly 500,000 years. Despite Mongolia's short summers, wheat growing has co-existed for thousands of years with nomadic herding, which the Mongols took up after they tamed horses, yaks and camels. The name 'Mongol' was first recorded by the Chinese during the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD).
The Four Holy Peaks surrounding Ulaan Bataar offer challenging hiking and breathtaking views. Manzshir Khiid Route on the Tsetseegum peak's southern side is the easiest route up; Zaisan Route is the most scenic and the most difficult. There's more hiking in Gurvansaikhan National Park, around the hills of Khovd, and in the Gobi Desert.
Relive Genghis Khan's glory days by grabbing a horse or yak for a ride around Ulaan Baatar.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: Eastern Coastline of Central America
- Interesting fact: Second longest barrier reef in the world
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: Subtropical, temperatures normally around 30°c
- Possible project: Working with Mayan Indians on conservation
- Possible trek: Visiting the film set from Star Wars!
The land of the Maya - Little is known about the ancient Maya who once inhabited this Caribbean paradise, but much remains to be discovered. Your acclimatisation trek begins in some of the most unspoilt jungle in Central America. From jungle training you will move to the ruined Maya city of Tikal in Guatemala - film set for the Star Wars movie. Here you will live with a local family whilst attending a crash course in Latino Spanish, before moving to the Guatemalan highlands for some serious trekking.
Having recovered from your jungle climb you can raft through ancient Maya caves and burial sites. From here it's onto Tulum in Mexico to relax on one of the worlds best beaches in the shadow of ancient ruins, where the team could spend some time snorkelling before returning to Cancun for some well-earned shopping.
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- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Location: East Africa
- Interesting fact: Kenya has the 2nd highest mountain in Africa
- Guide price: £2150
- Climate: Lying on the Equator with an average temperature of 21°c
- Possible project: Building classrooms in shanty town schools
- Possible trek: Climbing Africa's second highest mountain
Kenya's interior comprises desert, mountain, jungle and savannah with white sandy beaches on the coast. Kenya has over 40 different resident tribes such as the Samburu and Maasai that still retain a traditional way of life. Kenya is also home to some of the most abundant and varied wildlife in the world. Possible projects could include working with school children or helping with environmental projects on the foot slopes of Mount Kenya.
Mount Kenya, which lies directly on the equator, is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest mountain in Africa. With its magnificent glaciers, tarns and alpine meadows, Mount Kenya is an out of this world wonder.
After completing your trek on Mount Kenya you may whish to board the world famous train to Mombassa where you can spend your final days relaxing on the glorious white beach
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: Central Asia
- Interesting fact: Has the second largest population in the world
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: Tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation
- Possible project: Working in a rural hill clinic
- Possible trek: Trek in the foothills of the Himalayas
The best Indian itineraries are the simplest. It just isn't possible to see everything in a single expedition, even if you spent a year trying! It's far better to concentrate on one or two specific regions and, above all, to be flexible. Madurai, in the far south, is probably the most stunning town in the region, and you could spend weeks wandering between the sacred sites of the Cauvery Delta and the fragrant Nilgiri Hills, draped in the tea terraces that have become the hallmark of South Indian landscapes.
Kerala, near the southernmost tip of the subcontinent, is India at its most tropical and relaxed, lush backwaters teeming with simple wooden craft of all shapes and sizes, and red-roofed towns and villages all but invisible beneath a canopy of palm trees. From the spectacular Himalayas to the beaches of Goa, India has something for everyone.
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- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Location: South America
- Interesting fact: Quito is the second highest capital in the world
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: Between 22°c and 32°c in the Amazon
- Possible project: Working on jungle conservation sites
- Possible trek: Trekking in and around the Cotopaxi National Park
Ecuador is a diverse land of rainforest and volcanoes. Although it is the smallest of the Andean nations, it is packed with the most startling contrasts of scenery, from steaming tropical rainforests, windswept highlands, ice-capped volcanoes and palm-fringed beaches, all within easy reach of the capital, Quito.
Ecuador's mainland divides neatly into three distinct regions running the length of the country in parallel strips. In the middle is the sierra, formed by the eastern and western chains of the Andes that surge abruptly into the clouds from the lowlands either side. Punctuated by over thirty volcanoes, East of the sierra is the Oriente, a large, sparsely populated area extending into the upper Amazon basin, much of it covered by dense tropical rainforest.
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- Duration: 4 Week
- Location: SE Asia
- Interesting fact: Siem Reap is the gateway to the temples of Angkor
- Guide price: £3300
- Climate: temperatures can exceed 30°C
- Possible trek: Junlges paths around Angkor wat.
Cambodia retains an undeniable charm, despite its tumultuous past. The crumbling colonial architecture makes an attractive backdrop to bustling streetside cafes and wild jingles.
Phnom Penh has several impressive temple-monasteries, including Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and WatMohaMontrei. Pride of place goes to the spectacular Silver Pagoda, one of the few places in Cambodia where artefacts embodying the richness of Khmer culture were preserved by the Khmer Rouge.
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