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South Africa | Cape Town to Kruger

Soak up the friendship and expertise of homegrown guides on this exciting family-friendly adventure that begins in the thriving metropolis of Cape Town and ends in the wildlife-rich greater Kruger National Park.

Ride a tram up Table Mountain for spectacular3,400-foot views of Cape Town
Visit Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island and walk the streets of a thriving local township
Pedal from Stellenbosch to rolling wine country, with time to stop for a tasting along the way
Kayak with African penguins and float an arm’s length from a 50-ton Southern Right Whale
Ride horseback through coastal forests of fynbos, Africa’s unique vegetation
Explore Sabi Sabi Private Reserve by open vehicle or bush walk, on the hunt for giraffe, zebra, lion, wildebeest, hippo and rhino
Savor a plate of fresh-off-the-boat seafood and a glass of award-winning Nederburg wine in the comfort of your upscale guesthouse or nature based lodge

ACTIVITY: Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: South Africa, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: February, July, September
FROM: $6,268
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: South Africa Adventure Safari

Savannahs and Silverbacks: Luxury Safari in the Heart of Africa

Venture into the heart of Africa on this active luxury safari that combines Tanzania's premier parks and reserves with tracking gorilla in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Throughout our safari in Northern Tanzania we stay at exclusive camps and lodges that offer walking safaris and game drives in less traveled areas. Our stay includes two days of gorilla tracking to optimize photographic conditions and up-close encounters.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Tanzania, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
FROM: From $10650
DURATION: 14 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Savannahs and Silverbacks: Luxury Safari in the Heart of Africa

Across Bhutan

A trip for those who want to understand the diversity of Bhutan! Where most people go half way across the country to Bumthang, you will travel from Paro in the west, all the way across the country to Mongar in the east, and into India at Guwahati. Along the way you can stay with families or in small hotels, visit monasteries and holy sites, sip tea with monks, explore markets, and meet with the artisans and local people. In the fall, you have the opportunity to see both the Mongar and Trashigang Tsechus – quite a special way to get inside the culture!

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Bhutan, ASIA
AVAILABILITY: March
FROM: $3,895.00
DURATION: 12 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!

Uganda Gorilla Safari

Viewing gorillas in the wild is a breathtaking and humbling wildlife encounter! Follow our team of expert guides and native trackers as you bushwhack through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of a family of mountain gorillas.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Uganda, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: From $5495
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Uganda Gorilla Safari

Costa Rica Connoisser

Begin in Monteverde Cloud Forest, then to Arenal Volcano, and on to Tortuguero National Park. Relaxed adventure tour. From late June through October join a night walk tour on the Costa Rica's Caribbean beaches to observe giant green sea turtles nesting in Tortuguero.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Costa Rica, Costa Rica, CENTRAL AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $2008
DURATION: 9 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Costa Rica Connoisser

Panama Discovery

Explore ecosystems from tropical rain forest to highland cloud forest and Caribbean reef all in just eight days. Gatun Lake offers burgeoning wildlife under the protection of the Panama Canal and the uncrowded cloud forest of Boquete always has more birds than people.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Panama, Panama, CENTRAL AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $2195
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Panama Discovery

Untamed Borneo Adventure

Venture into the last vestiges of truly untamed tropical rainforest wilderness of Borneo with some of the richest biodiversity on Earth, and then relax, snorkel and dive in the crystalline waters of the Celebes Sea, one of the world’s more pristine tropical marine habitats. Based from well-appointed ecolodges and accompanied by expert naturalist guides we fly, travel by 4WD and venture by boat up coastal rivers teeming with endemic wildlife of the Malaysian state of Sabah. We visit the Sepilok Orangutan Center and spend several days walking through 160 million year old primary forests of the Kinabatangan River Sanctuary and the Danum Valley Conservation Area. By day and by night we hike and explore forests brimming with ficus, ferns, flowers and fungi while spotting rare and endangered wildlife including orangutan, silver leaf monkeys, wild elephant, flying frogs, giant squirrels, tarsiers, resident hornbills and a host of other exotic forest creatures. Out of the jungle we make our way to relax and rejuvenate at a small island ecolodge off the Western Malaysia coast. Throughout our journey we’ll enjoy the incredible cuisine that the cultural mélange of Malaysia has to offer.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Malaysia, ASIA
AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $4595
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Untamed Borneo Adventure

Cape to Kruger

Journeying from Cape Town to Kruger National Park, discover South Africa's most spectacular natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and exceptional safari game viewing. Based from one of the most beautiful cities in the world, you have several relaxed days to explore the stunning mountain scenery and dramatic coastline, and indulge yourself in the Cape wine region.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: South Africa, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $3195
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: http://www.wildland.com/trips/details/322/botswana_itin.aspx#more_info

Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

Safari in Kenya and Tanzania, visiting most impressive wildlife reserves of East Africa. Begin in the Samburu Reserve. Visit the Maasai Mara Reserve and Serengeti National Park. End journey with Ngorongoro National Park. Safari features 4WD Land Rovers and flights between destinations.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Tanzania, Kenya, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $5850
DURATION: 14 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

Algeria - Secret Sands of Africa

This carefully crafted expedition is an immersion into the natural and cultural history of Algeria. The journey visits four distinct regions of this magical country. You'll visit with the locals and learn more about their unique and proud culture.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Algeria, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
FROM: $2990
DURATION: 11 - 21 Days days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Algeria - Secret Sands of Africa