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A small sample of what Oman has to offer- walks, wadi wallowing and tasty food

Oman Adventure Trekking

We undertook this holiday as first trekking holiday after my husbands hip replacement and to see how he coped with his disabilities i.e. some short walks and a couple of longer walks. The walking itself we didn’t find particularly difficult or technical but the effects of heat should not be underestimated as there is little shade on the high ground. There was more driving than I had thought but the drivers were excellent and 4x4 off road was fun (expect bumpy!!!!). The Waddis were wonderful. A s a person who has a phobia about swimming (I can but hate to do so voluntarily) I was not looking forward to the swimming element of the holiday so….much to my surprise… I absolutely loved it…and I did a little sneaky scrambling and bouldering along the way too. A real revelation! Hints for future travellers?…prepare, understand the country you are travelling to and respect its customs BEFORE you go…especially in Ramadan.

By Susan from Lydney | 20 April 2023

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By Susan from Lydney | 20 April 2023

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Spectacular walking day after day in Cape Verde

Walking Holiday on the Captivating Cape Verde Islands

A wonderful trip, with fantastic and varied walks on the islands of Fogo and Santo Antão, and a brief chance to visit the islands of Santiago and São Vicente (jumping off points for the other two islands). Stunning views and regular insights into local, rural life, courtesy of Odaia, our well-informed and experienced guide. Once in Cape Verde, travel and accommodation arrangements were pretty seamless - the transfers were all fairly short and straightforward. The small group size (just 4 of us ) helped this, but the organisation on the ground was very good. Not so much the TAP/Lisbon airport experience, which included no food on the flight from São Vicente to Lisbon due to a ‘loading error’ in Lisbon, and a cancelled flight on the way home due to ‘capacity issues’ at Lisbon airport, requiring an unscheduled night in a Lisbon hotel. As mentioned, our guide was great, having a confident but sensitive approach, and I especially liked the respectful way he dealt with all the people on the way who were providing us with services. The scenery was more varied than I thought it might be, and every day there was something different of interest, with stunning views. There have been issues with the internal flight schedule, which meant an extra day in Fogo and one less day in Santo Antão, compared with the original itinerary, but we were informed of this before the trip. The extra walk in Fogo was short and rather ordinary, but we were in a comfortable hotel with a decent pool in São Filipe, so spending an extra afternoon there wasn’t exactly an ordeal. You can walk around as a tourist in Cape Verde - on the islands we visited - and no one bothers you, so it’s a relaxing place to spend some time. The islands clearly have a pull for the many people of Cape Verdean heritage living in other countries, and after this trip I have some idea why, as it is a unique place with a strong sense of cultural identity. The walking was steep (ups and downs) in many places, but the walks were not especially long, so I think the KE rating of 5 is spot on. My only disappointment was the food, which for a vegetarian was not great in terms of getting protein, with few decent replacements for meat and fish, which are the basis of every main meal. Often, you are expected to make do with nothing additional, or just a plain omelette. I even had a roll, wrapped and labelled ‘vegetarian’, which contained just butter, to replace a tuna roll as part of a packed lunch. I had to speak to our guide about this more than once and felt this shouldn’t have been the case, given his experience. It was all the more frustrating as my fellow travellers were typically tucking into generous portions of fish, which they said was delicious. As a vegetarian, it feels you are paying the same as everyone else, but getting something of a lower quality. I’m still giving the trip 5 stars, as everything else was great. Try Cape Verde yourself, before it gets busy!

By Timothy from Bradford-on-Avon | 19 April 2023

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Stunning sunrises and incredible summit views

Guatemala's Magnificent Seven

What an incredible experience! Highlights were the two nights camping on Acatenango - watching Fuego erupt is an impressive sight, especially at night with the red lava flowing down the volcano side! It’s well worth getting up early both mornings to watch the sunrise over Agua and Fuego, the views are simply stunning all round. Loved the ascent of Tajumulco (highest peak in Central America) and watching the sunrise in the morning from the summit. There are lots of friendly and very well-behave d dogs on Pacaya and Acatenango so it’s worth bringing some dog biscuits with you. The hardest day by far is the ascent of Toliman, it’s 1600m ascent and there is no let up – it’s a tough day’s walking! On the packing list it says to bring a sleeping bag and sleeping mat, but we were provided with these when we got there. Willy (who oversaw equipment) looks after these and they get taken up to every campsite, even if you have your own sleeping bag and mat. It would have been useful to know this beforehand as I could have packed lighter and taken a suitcase (instead of a kit bag which is more difficult to carry and transport). For the camping nights you just need a dry bag with a few overnight things, and your main bag stays in the hotel. The picnic lunches were great, very fresh, and vegan friendly – lots of avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and peppers to make your own sandwich. The lunch options when we ate out were very good for vegetarians and vegans (mostly tapas style with guacamole, refried beans, plantain, roasted vegetables, falafel, tortillas etc). If you’re vegan, it’s worth bringing some snack bars and peanut butter with you as you will need them on some of the days. The hotel we stayed in at Antigua had just the best breakfast (lots of fresh melon, pineapple, papaya, refried beans, plantain etc) and it was opposite The Brewery (well worth a visit for a pint or two of locally brewed beer). I would have rated this as a 5, but the overnight stay at the hot springs let it down – the cabins we stayed in were damp and cold, there wasn’t enough hot water for a much-needed shower, and the vegetarian meal option (a very uninspiring plated salad which I didn’t bother to eat) was very poor.

By Julia from Chesterfield | 19 April 2023

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A fabulous trip!

Walking The West Lycian Way

Turkey is such a fascinating and friendly place! Everything ran really smoothly, all the drivers and accommodation were great. We all (age range from 14 to 76) had a fantastic week. We loved the varied paths, locations and hotels and the organisation was faultless. The Villa Rhapsody, Montenegro Motel and Beymelek nights were exceptionally good with delicious home grown/local produce and very friendly hosts. The trails were a great mix of mountains, coast and ruins. Would definitely recommend.

By Jane from Sheffield | 19 April 2023

Stunning sunrises and views in Guatemala

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By Julia from Chesterfield | 19 April 2023

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Mount Toubkal in Winter

Tour leader was knowledgeable and informative at all stages during the trek. Ensured we were OK and understood what we planned to achieve each day. Good overall understanding of the group and capabilities. Because of the above the trip ran smoothly, with the entire group reaching the summit.

By Steve from Waterlooville | 19 April 2023

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A once in a lifetime bucket list challenge fulfilled

The Ultimate Everest Trek

This trip exceeded all expectations. It truly has been a once in a lifetime trip that I will cherish. It has been tough, not helped by my body's reaction to high altitude with me being plagued by headaches in varying severity, pretty much the whole time at high altitude and occasional nausea, but the scenery has been staggeringly beautiful, and made up for any discomfort. I would highly recommend getting off the main EBC trail and avoiding the high numbers of trekkers. This Ultimate Everest Base Camp trip does just that and keeps you off the main trail other than on the return from EBC and forms a clockwise loop so you don't return on trails already hiked other than for a small part. However I would say, that as a very fit 62 year old, I did find some of the ascents to be a lot harder (eg Cho La Pass) (but doable) than I had envisaged from reading the website description. The local support team have been outstandingly good. We couldn't have been looked after by Sonam, Pura and Nima, our guides any better. They have been absolutely wonderful and MADE the trip special. They made sure we were safe at all times, fully supported on the trail and then ensured we had everything we needed at the lodges in terms of food, drink, and comfort. They are a credit to the Nepal based organisation. The lodges were as expected in terms of comfort but I was pleasantly surprised that the food offerings were better than expected. All in all a most wonderful experience.

By Crispin from Winchester | 18 April 2023

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A nice route but over-packaged

Walking Mallorca's Tramuntana

I'm including some info for guidance if you're interested in this. It's the first KE "self-guided" trip I've done. 1. The route, for all but the first and last day, uses the well-documented, well-marked GR221. 2. Accommodation en route is fine, but be aware that breakfasts are only available from 8am in some of the hotels. This can make for a very late start to your day, especially if you're waiting for a transfer. 3. The paths can be very busy especially as th e island is very popular with German hikers. 4. The last day is really a bit of a waste of time unless you're really keen on spending time in Palma or in the hotel which is about 10k from the centre out on the holiday strip. All that said, it would be easy enough to improve things. 1. Earlier starts can be had by buying your own breakfast the night before, and using taxis or buses instead of waiting around for the provided transport (which sometimes didn't show up anyhow). 2. You could easily travel direct to the Airport from Port Soller or Dejà on the last morning instead of trekking over to Palma (the "nostalgia train" doesn't seem to be very reliable). This would allow you to do an extra day on the GR 221 between Valldemossa and Déjà which is actually a better days walk than the recommended coastal path between Dejà and Soller. 3. It's not all that easy to get off the main route as there is not much of a network of paths elsewhere, but by starting early you're more likely to avoid the crowds. I'd go back to Mallorca but I would do it completely independently next time.

By Marcus from Winsford | 18 April 2023

Lycian Way April 2023

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By William from Banbury | 18 April 2023

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Great scenery with lots of history

The Lycian Way

A great weeks walking in April, with a group of 9 lovely people.The accommodation was varied and traditional but of a good standard ( although Antalya was a little noisy at night) and the food was also very good, with lots of fresh vegetables, salads and fish. Our guide Ibrahim had a great knowledge of the local history and nature and was very enthusiastic with sharing it. We had some long days walking with a varied terrain and the views and scenery were amazing. We were lucky with the weather, as rain was forecast but generally we had sunny warm days, although the sea was a little cold for swimming. This section of the Lycian Way, with its ancient and sunken cities and Chimaera flames is authentic and very worth visiting……….thank you KE, I had a great week.

By Rosemary from Banbury | 17 April 2023

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By Rosemary from Banbury | 17 April 2023

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A perfect hiking trip

La Gomera - Jewel of the Canaries

This was my first trip with KE Adventure. The trip was well organized and well executed. The accommodation and food was very good. The hiking trails were well stablished and the scenery was great. Our guide Enekoiz was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history/traditions of the island and sharing it with the group. I would certainly recommend it.

By Soheila from Edmonton | 16 April 2023

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Fantastic safari experiences

Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Walshe

This three days safari was the perfect way to wind-down after summiting Kilimanjaro. Accommodation at the lodges was great - good was food and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a guide - Junga, who was brilliant - and therefore a vehicle to myself. This meant that my safari was very much personalised to me! Junga was very knowledgeable, a great driver (good contacts with fellow guides and really effective at getting us into the best positions to see the action) and a really good bl oke to spend 3 days solidly with! Highlights were: Having a lioness come within 10m of us, watching her stalking for 20 minutes and then seeing her take down an adult zebra. Watching two lions mating. Seeing two lionesses with three cubs. (All above were in Ngorongoro) Getting within 5m of a sleeping lion and seeing so many elephants in Tarangire that I lost count at 200! Would thoroughly recommend this safari experience as an add-on to climbing Kilimanjaro Lake Manyara was good, Ngorongoro was amazing but Tarangire was simply breathtaking…!

By Sean from CATTLE | 14 April 2023

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Summiting Kili as a “mature” novice high-altitude trekker - plus some safari-ing

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Due to the pandemic, I undertook this trip after two cancellations and three years after originally booking it… this meant that my “new” walking boots were very well broken in and that I was a couple of years older than I’d intended. I’ve walked/ trekked all of my adult life as a casual, infrequent walker - including a couple of excellent trips in the Balkans with KE,, one of which was preparation for Kilimanjaro. So this review is mainly aimed at someone who wouldn’t consider themse lves as a “serious” or experienced trekker. Our guide, Onex, and his team were exceptional throughout the trek - couldn’t fault them on any aspect. Food was good especially considering that we were camping on a mountain and everything had to be carried with us and we we very well looked after at all times both when walking and when in camp. Onex is a very experienced lead guide who has an unbelievable 100% record when it comes to getting folks to the summit. That being said, safety is the foremost consideration and during the briefing for “summit night” it was made very clear that significant symptoms of altitude sickness or intervention with oxygen would mean immediate evacuation to lower altitude and an end to the summit attempt. Basic tips: Do your research and reading on climbing Kilimanjaro but don’t necessarily be put off by the potential issues related to the altitude. Random physical factors over which you have no control appear to play a part in how high altitude affects you. I consider myself as only reasonable walking fit but by adhering to the main pieces of advice I had no issues directly related to being at altitude - having an excellent guide and taking the Rongai route with its extra acclimatisation day obviously helped. I took altitude tablets as directed and would absolutely recommend doing this - they are preventative and therefore are intended to stop symptoms from starting. I also made sure I that stayed hydrated - a tip I picked up from our guide on my Balkan trip was to attach a 500ml bottle to the front strap of my rucksack using a carabiner (topping it up at every break) … rather than constantly trying to reach round and grab a drink from my 1 litre bottles round the back of my pack… this worked for me and I drank a lot more - little and often - than I usually did. Definitely pack layers - we had great weather and it was warm at lower level and during the middle of the day but very cold in the tent at night and obviously during our summit night; when we left camp at 11.30 pm and returned back down to camp at 9.30 am. The temperature got way down below zero (double digits). Pack good thermal gloves! Walking poles are a must. Tents are functional and space was ok for me, my rucksack and hold-all, but appeared very tight for the couples on our trip. Another tip that I picked up from a previous trip was to compartmentalise all of my kit and pack it in travel zip-lock bags in my hold-all: this allowed me to locate and organise everything very easily in the crowded tent. You spend about 10 hours a night in the tent so pack two or three torches and plenty of spare batteries. Tents are closely pitched and snoring carries at night so I’d highly advise taking ear plugs…! Finally, I would advise that you should do enough walking that you are sufficiently aware of how you “normally” feel and react when hiking strenuously (maybe a trip or two up to 2000-3000m) - this means that you are better placed to spot when things may not be ok - dehydration/ potential symptoms of altitude sickness etc. Hiking the last 1000m of altitude up Kilimanjaro under clear night skies and standing at the summit under amazing blue skies (after 7 hours of final effort following 5 days of endurance) was the most magical physical experience of my life. If you have even half an inkling of doing it…

By Sean from CATTLE | 14 April 2023

Three days amazing safari in Tanzania

Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Walshe

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By Sean from CATTLE | 14 April 2023

Kilimanjaro summit via Rongai route

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

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By Sean from CATTLE | 14 April 2023

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Fantastic first experience of the Subcontinent

Tigers, Temples and the Taj Mahal

Our first time in India and what an experience it was! It’s the one place that we’ve been to that you can’t really do justice describing it in words… you have to visit and experience it yourself. Our guide - Ketan - awesome guide and top man. Everything worked well (for us anyway) - he was certainly working hard behind the scenes arranging transfers, train tickets, food, luggage handlers, park guides etc etc. He looked after us with a great sense of fun and patience and nothing was too m uch trouble. His knowledge of culture, history, flora and fauna was faultless and he fielded all of our questions with grace and humour. The itinerary was varied and never dull: three game parks where we sighted tigers, a sloth bear, jackals, dhols, many types of deer and more birds than you could wish for. We visited two shrines, two forts, one abandoned city and the Taj Mahal (absolutely stunning!). When you add four train journeys (including two overnight sleeper) and being driven through Delhi, Agra and a number of villages, the India experience was extensive! Overall the accommodation was good and the food excellent. Tips: Ear plugs for the sleeper trains. Eye masks also handy - we used our buffs. Everyone tries this but pack light! We tried and didn’t quite pack light enough. Carrying our bags through the train stations could have been easier. Definitely need layers - fleeces, hats and buffs are a must for early morning game drives in exposed vehicles. Entering Delhi airport you need to show ticket confirmation or boarding passes for each passenger in order to pass security and get into the airport. Finally, two last thoughts on this trip especially if you have never been to India before: 1) Take the plunge and go - absolutely amazing place and totally unforgettable experience that may change your outlook on life. 2) Go with a completely open mind and let the colours, sights, sounds, smells and magic of the Indian people and land draw you in.