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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A trip through Africa full of surprises and delight
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Lodge Safari
This trip was so great. Our expectations were more than met but mostly every day exceeded the previous ones. There’s a lot of travelling in the truck but the passing scenery is fantastic and varied throughout - elephants crossing the road in Botswana thrilled everyone. Accommodation was varied with every place, whether tented lodge or bungalow lodge offering en-suite and ample space. This is not a 5 star cruise holiday! It’s for those who can’t face camping but who can take a bit of campin g atmosphere. The local agents guides were excellent. They drive, guide, assure safety, good health and manage the operations of you getting the best from your holiday. By the end we considered it excellent value for money being all inclusive of transport and navigation, lovely accommodation, amazing trips, most meals with the best ones cooked on site by guides, entry to all national parks, game drives and local guides. Most of the route is wild but in tourist places and towns more extra cash is needed. You can use SA rand right up to Botswana and ATMs are available there. Zimbabwe wants dollars - and is more expensive. This was a trip we would not have managed to book independently. The route took us through destinations beyond our dreams. Driving was safe and excellent and the times on the itinerary for travel were generally accurate. KE were helpful with our preparation and we loved that we travelled with a multi national group who had booked elsewhere. Promises as stated re pick up, quality of accommodation, truck etc we’re accurate. Our luggage went missing but the local agent and guides did their best to recover it. Take enough necessities in hand luggage! It truly didn’t disturb our wonderful holiday. We definitely recommend this adventure. Deserts are hot, bush is full of snakes and scorpions, on the go toilets might be a bush. But it was SO relaxing and the small group got on like a family group, lots of laughter and tolerance ?. Animal sightings were great for the season and every photograph is a memory of a day that will live on for a very very long time. Thanks KE it was fab! We’d have a go at more of your trips for sure.
By Helen from Cockermouth | 16 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A great experience
Vietnam from North to South
Nhan, our guide, was perfect. The trip was very smooth. It happened exactly as decribed. Vietnam is a great country to visit. The places we stayed at were clean and had good amenities. The food is excellent and healthy. The egg coffee from Hanoi was a delight. Street food is cheap and does not disappoint. The sceneries are breath taking. The schedule was very varied, boat trips, night train, temples visits and some more relaxing trekking. The museums were great, from antiques to more recent hist ory. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see Vietnam in two weeks. I would not have been able to see so much had I organised the trip on my own. Working full time with limited holidays I am glad I saw so much. Thank you to everyone who made this dream holiday happen.
By Claire from Coventry | 15 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
One of the best holidays I have ever had
Vietnam from North to South
The trip was very well organised. This has certainly been one of the best holidays I have ever had. The quality of accommodation was great. I learned a lot about Vietnamese culture and history during the fourteen days. Nham is one of the kindest people I have ever met, and took great care of everything. Nham is exceptional in his knowledge and very generous and patient. He went above and beyond to meet individual needs. He has great people' skills and humour, whilst remaining professional a t all times.
By Lara from Chelmsford | 15 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent trekking holiday but room for improvement
Mount Toubkal in Winter
This trip fulfilled my primary expectations in that it gave me great first time experience of using crampons and ice axe when scrambling up ice slopes that I feel will stand me in good stead for future and more technical challenges on other mountains and I'd definitely recommend this trip to others. But it's not perfect. The holiday started well - the hotel in Marrakesh was good, a bit noisy outside but hey, it's Marrakesh not the Cotswolds, so you got used to it. At Ait Souka the Gite we stayed in for two nights was very comfortable but I'd question why we needed to spend two nights there at all when in my view one would have sufficed. KE would respond no doubt by saying that the second day was necessary for acclimatisation but the altitude was pretty low at between 2300m and 2600m so the day consisted of an 6/7 hour slog along loose rocks for no perceivable reason, but it was only one day so it's no big deal. The next day was a fantastic trek, leaving the loose rocks behind us, up to 3100m and the refuge, which serves as base for the two mountains to be tackled over the next two days. The refuge was surprisingly enormous and wouldn't have looked out of place among a collection of Swiss chalets. Inside however was a different story. The dorms were filthy and the place was poorly maintained. I know it's remote but not so remote that it was built in the first place so having filthy floor rugs, handles on toilet cubicles that were hanging loose from one remaining screw, unclean and damp mattresses etc etc is no excuse. In fact the standard was so poor that myself and another hiker paid extra at reception to move into a cleaner twin room that we found after a search of the building. Why weren't these rooms mentioned as a 'subject to availability' option in the trip details? Amazingly, the food they served to us was excellent. So if the building is there and they can produce fantastic food, then why overlook basic cleanliness and maintenance? Look after it and the people paying to stay in it. The mountains themselves were excellent trekking. Toubkal is a straightforward slog to the top and Ouanoukrim a much more interesting proposition with beautiful views at the top and great scrambling challenges near the summit, both led by a first class pair of guides, Lahcen and Driss, who looked after us superbly. So in conclusion, you won't regret doing this trip, it's (almost) excellent. Just be prepared to rough it more than should be necessary at the refuge.
By Philip from Peterborough | 14 January 2023

KE Adventure reply

Thank you for your excellent review and recommendation Philip. You are correct that the acclimatisation day (and therefore 2 nights) at Ait Souka is critical for success on Toubkal. The Neltner refuge is operated by the 'Club Alpin Francais' and the influence of their customers on their policies is limited. For our Summer trips, we have the option of camping but the refuge is the only warm place to sleep for our Winter ascents.

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The team were excellent
Jebel Sahro Walking Holiday

The team were excellent...and the food surpassed my expectations. Mohammed was a caring enthusiastic and cheerful guide. His estimated walking times were always spot on. He has a wealth of information which he was always happy to share with us. His love of the outdoors and pride in Morocco shone through. We felt like we were the only ones on this route.. it felt special.

By Mandy from Swindon | 12 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Superb hiking trip with great variety of scenery
Jordan's Dana to Petra Trek

This is a fantastic trip. The hiking is not too challenging, but the scenery was very different each and every day. The food was superb - lots of fresh produce, and the guide and support crew both excellent. Arriving at Petra is a great reward for the hike. I combined this with the Wadi Rum extension after being persuaded to do so by a friend, and I'm really glad I did. This extension was also phenomenal.

By Paula from Worthing | 09 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Excellent walking holiday
Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira

I did this trip in April 2022. It's an excellent walking holiday and very well organised. Our guide Nuno was exceptional. The views are spectacular and the flora wonderful. Lots of accent and descent on well made 'stairs' can be quite strenuous and the lavadas are not for those who suffer from vertigo. But it's all worth it! Very good accomodation as well. Thoroughly recommend this trip.

By Richard from Aboyne | 06 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Fantastic hiking and a fascinating region
Walking in the Balkan Borderlands
This original and unique tour caught my eye and the reality did not disappoint. It would be difficult to recreate this tour independently and all the logistics and organisation was very efficient, allowing me to relax and enjoy the scenery. Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro have wonderful high walking country and the guesthouses were excellent and authentic. Our guide looked after us well and I enjoyed conversations with him about the history and culture of this complicated and fascinating region - a local guide is so enriching! The cultural stops were good too and I enjoyed the free day in Kotor. With a group there will be people with different walking speeds and I was frustrated to miss out on some of the commentary because I like to linger and take photos whereas the guide wanted to charge ahead. But that was my only frustration, everything else was great and I highly recommend this tour! I definitely recommend spending a day or so in Pristina at the beginning and Dubrovnik at the end.
By Natasha from BERKHAMSTED | 04 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Awesome winter trek up Toubkal
Mount Toubkal in Winter
Awesome trip, food amazing, guides awesome and caring, had a really good bunch of people who turned out as friends. Not as a negative just hints: No T Shirts or shorts on packing list need them it was 24 degrees in Marrakesh. For summit day poss take a porridge pot (just add water) and snacks, only meal on trip I felt was lacking make sure you don’t bonk !! Last night meal is reduced menu so don’t get excited, we ordered from main menu and paid difference also ask guide to sort a few alcohol ic drinks in advance as it’s a no alcohol restaurant. Found an awesome bar in main square 3 stories up with 360 panoramic views ace way to end the trip
By Jonathan from Chorley | 03 January 2023
★ ★ ★ ★
Unforgettable experience, but seriously hard climbing
Hill Tribes of Northern Vietnam Cycling Adventure
We did this trip in Nov-Dec 2022. The first thing to say is that the cycling is hard. KE had graded this as a 6, but we have done a few KE trips before, including Jordan’s Dead-to-Red, which is listed as an 8, and Vietnam was harder than that, much harder. Because you are cycling on very small tracks and roads, the gradient is often >10% and sometimes this goes on for several miles. On day 3 we cycled 61 km, but climbed >2000m. In total we cycled only 466 km, but climbed 9553m. S o, if climbing is your thing, this holiday is for you. The second point is the itinerary, which is often far too ambitious. On day 2 we cycled 110 km (on MTB hardtails) and arrived well after dark, too late to see the ‘pretty amazing waterfall of Than Ban Ba’. On several occasions the group had to board the support vehicle (and still arrived after dark). The itinerary often suggests time in afternoon for exploring, but there simply was never any time for this. The lunch breaks were also quite long and –if these were shortened a bit- you could get in a bit more cycling. The third thing is the weather. We were expecting fairly hot and humid conditions and this was certainly the case to the first 2 days, with temperatures of around 30-35 degrees. But on the third day this dropped to 7 degrees and we were all freezing. So, if you do this trip around Nov-Dec, pack for all conditions. You will need warm jacket, thermal base layers, bib trousers, winter socks, warm shoes, overshoes, buffs, gloves etc. The accommodation can best be described as ‘variable’; anything from comfortable hotels to very basic homestays. The first and last homestays were lovely and clean, the other 2 were much more basic with pretty unhygienic shower and toilet facilities Saying all this, we did have an awesome holiday. Vietnam is amazing and we really felt we saw the heart of the country. The people we met were all super friendly and welcoming. The homestays certainly provide a good opportunity to see how the local population lives. It’s also good you’re supporting local communities. The countryside was beautiful with many stunning views. Our guide Shi and the support team were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Shi was very knowledgeable (56% of Vietnamese men are called Nguyen!), a keen cyclist and coffee connoisseur. One of the highlights was the Vietnamese food, which was truly delicious. However, as vegetarian or vegan you will be struggling as soon as you leave Hanoi. Rice, noodles and cabbage only gets you so far. And bread (or wheat) is simply non-existent. After finishing our last day cycling Shi took us to a spa bath + massage place in Hanoi, which was a great experience. It was also dead cheap and maybe should become of the program? The cruise in Halong Bay was a relaxing finish to the holiday, although this is much more a mass tourism experience. Some of us felt this could be made an optional extra. We have fed back most of the above to KE and I think they will adjust the grading. As long as the itinerary gets streamlined a bit, this will be a pretty perfect cycling adventure (as long as you like climbing and bring warm clothes). All together, a highly recommended trip and an amazing experience.
By Nico from Dorchester | 01 January 2023
Wadi Rum and Petra Trek
Jordan's Wadi Rum and Petra

By Christopher from London | 30 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Back to the Baltoro - all change?
K2 and Concordia
Andrew's review of the August / September 2022 K2 and Concordia trek - below - is both comprehensive and evocative, but I can add a slightly different perspective. I first trekked to K2 in 1990, with KE, Baltistan Tours and the legendary Rex Munro. The 2022 trip was a chance to return with my son, who is about the same age as I was all those years ago. Some things had changed a lot; Skardu is a town, not a village with an airstrip, you can photograph bridges without fear of military interes t and there are horses carrying luggage along the trail. However, the biggest difference is no doubt the road through the Braldu gorge to and beyond Askole. Not only does this cut almost a week from the walking, but has also bought noticeable improvements for the villages and people along the way. Although as we found this year, when it's washed away, you have to return to the old ways and travel by foot. One thing that hasn't changed is the scenery - I took many of the same photos again from the same places. It's a tough trek, even in the warm, dry days that we had this year, but the sense of increasing scale and remoteness is worth it. To spend time in Concordia again, with very few other parties, was particularly welcome. Bart did an excellent job of stepping into Rex's shoes for me, as did Zafar, who has taken over at Baltistan Tours from his father, who waved us off all those years ago. I'm glad that I had the chance to repeat what is probably the best trekking that I've ever done.
By Graham from Godstone | 23 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We really enjoyed this trip
Self-Guided Walking: Salzburg’s 10 Lakes

My husband and I really enjoyed this trip. We hiked 5-6 hours every day and then landed in another story book Austrian town. This was our third KE trip and our first self guided one. The hiking wasn't too difficult so it hikers of many ages could do it. We loved the solitude of the trails and the views from the top.

By Jane from Saint Paul | 23 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A Wonderful Walking Holiday in a Fascinating and Friendly Country
Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde is a superb warm weather destination for winter walking not much visited by anglophones - think Canaries but with fewer people and a fascinating blend of Portuguese and West African culture. We are so pleased we chose this as a pre-Christmas boost. Friendly locals and a marvellous local guide (Odair) who expertly shared his love of the people, culture, gastronomy and landscapes. Particular highlights for us included walking on the flanks of and climbing Pico do Fogo with its active vu lcanism, an evening of wine-tasting and local music (also on Fogo), the balcony walk, the Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol coastal walk, and exploring Ribeira da Torre, all on Santo Antão, and the wide variety of local produce (particularly vegetables, fish and fruit) served at our filling and tasty meals. Things to note: make sure you have trekking poles as the descents are steep and can be very rocky (and gaiters for the volcanic sand on Pico do Fogo). Day 1 of the itinerary doesn’t exist as you arrive after midnight and we didn’t get to our hotel till after 02:00 after major delays at immigration despite (because of?) the new EASE system - consider flying out a day early to arrive at a sensible time or KE could rejig the itinerary while still fitting it into a 2 week holiday? Similarly days 2, 3 and 4 are tough days with very early starts and it might make more sense (inter-island transfers permitting) to be after Santo Antão. The valley walks on Santo Antão are a bit similar and connection issues meant a change in the itinerary with a bit of a wasted day on São Vicente; another volcano hike (after all it is Cape Verde’s major feature) such as Tope de Coroa might have been more interesting. Bottled water is freely provided throughout and meals are more than adequate but midday snacks for the hikes might be appreciated by some. Overall an excellent holiday and we would return in a heart beat to explore more locations and other islands.
By Gillian from York | 21 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Exciting and Fun Filled Adventure in Cambodia
Backroads of Cambodia Bike
This was a wonderful tour for travelers who like active and immersive holidays. The tour is fast paced and covers a wide cross section of Cambodia. We had an excellent guide who took countless opportunities to add spontaneous interactions each day with local Cambodians going about their daily lives. This made the trip so much more enriching to help us understand the culture. In addition, our guide had an excellent knowledge of the architectural, political, and religious history of this country. Our trail bike rentals were good quality with good service from the driver and mechanic when needed. Cambodia roads are mostly rugged dirt paths, so trail bikes are a must. Rides are 20 to 25km per day, but the rough roads and trails make it a solid workout. Rides this length gave the right amount of time to see all the sites that are on the itinerary. The planned tour strikes an excellent balance of active biking and immersion into Cambodian history and culture. Do bring a pair of water socks if you are a swimmer. You are going to want to swim in all of the waterfalls you visit as they are spectacular and unspoiled!
By James from Hopewell | 15 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
What a fantastic trip!
Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

From traversing lava and volcanic ash on Fogo, to hiking through forests and the steep, fertile hills of Santo Antao, our guides were knowledgeable and really supportive on challenging routes. Cape Verde offered great coffee, bananas and surprisingly good wine. We enjoyed local music, learned about the history of the islands and swam in warm seas.

By Cannings from United Kingdom | 12 December 2022
Fantastic trip!
Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

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By Paula from London | 12 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A proper South American experience
Volcanic Summits of Chile
The local guys (Christian, Guillermo & Alvaro) at High Mountain Experience were excellent, being well organised, attentive, informative and always very friendly. Whilst the time spent in the cars was longer than I would have liked, it was part of the trip if we were to get to the places in the itinerary. The scenery was outstanding, and the trekking was almost always a pleasure. The food was what was needed and was generally very tasty - special shout out to Silvio! My team mates helped make the trip that much better - a very tight group. Loads of special memories! As a hint, make sure you pack down mittens for summit night on the 6000m+ peaks - it was -25 degrees on Ojos and my combo of decent gloves and North Face mittens wasn't up to the task!
By Angus from Eastbourne | 06 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing Manaslu Circuit Trek, Bucket List Ticked
Around Manaslu Trek
We chose to travel with KE Adventures after researching many companies providing similar treks, their range of treks appealed to us, The Manaslu Circuit in particular offered us the challenging adventure and quiet trails we had hoped for. Having booked the trip three years before we eventually travelled, delayed by Covid, KE were flexible and helpful, reassuring us about the current situation in Nepal and when the time came, handling our flights as well. KE's website provides a great deal o f information, the additional advice and detail supplied after booking was comprehensive. The holiday was everything we'd hoped for and more, everything ran seamlessly to schedule, our guides and porters were excellent, helpful, professional and friendly. You can travel this circuit independently, we met trekkers travelling alone with guide and porter (you must have an accredited guide to enter the Manaslu Conservation Area) but for us the peace of mind of travelling with an experienced company, was vital. We couldn't be happier with the service provided by KE, we would (and indeed already have) highly recommend them to anyone looking for an adventure, we would and probably will travel with them again.
By Adam from Lincoln | 01 December 2022
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Challenging but Fabulous Trek
Gosainkund and Langtang Trek
Having read the trekking notes and analysed the ascents and descents I knew this was going to be a challenge, but it really was worth it. The route allowed me to acclimatise well and the scenery got better as the trek progressed. The climb of Tsergo Ri was tough but very worthwhile, the views from the summit awe inspiring. The tea houses were sometimes basic but all very comfortable, hot showers in some were really appreciated. Our sherpa Raja was the perfect host from the minute we arrived at K athmandu airport to the time we left. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and kept us extremely well informed about the areas we were trekking through and the bird and animal life he spotted on the way. Singhi and Bhupal, his right hand men made sure that we had everything we needed at all our overnight or day stops. The sleeping bags and duvet jackets provided were excellent, and the kit list a very good guide. Like another review, I would suggest the addition of some nuts and dried fruit to your pack, sometimes 4+ hours between meals stops means a little top up is required. If you are confident you can walk (albeit at a good steady pace set by the lead sherpa) for 6 hours a day then I would strongly recommend a trek into this fabulous area.
By Martin from STAFFORD | 28 November 2022
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