Special Interest

Escape the mainstream commercialised resorts in the Red Sea, offering bog-standard 5-day dive packages, with this wonderful camel dive safari. You will explore a stretch of coastline virtually untouched, rarely dived and reached by camel, but also dive the more well-known sites close to Dahab. You will also have plenty of time to absorb the blissful experience of the Sinai desert, with two nights camping under the stars.

Start with a wildlife safari in Liwonde National Park with its riverine swamps, forests and grasslands. This wide diversity of habitats gives rise to some of the most scenic game viewing in Malawi and great bird watching. It offers not only game drives, but also river boat safaris. The area in Liwonde used for Malawi's only rhino breeding programme has recently been opened to visitors as well. From Liwonde you will travel to Lake Malawi to spend some time relaxing, getting to know the local people, enjoying Lake Niassa's clear waters and explore Likoma Island.

Start with a wildlife safari in the Selous, the largest Game Reserve in Tanzania. Selous is a unique safari destination where game drives, walking safaris and boat safaris are all possible from one location. From Selous you will fly to Pemba (Mozambique) to spend some time in Quirimbas National Park at Guludo - relaxing, getting to know the local community, swimming, snorkelling & maybe some diving.

Tanzania has some of the most untouched Game Reserves in Africa. The number of tourists visiting Selous Game Reserve is limited and this, together with its immense size, makes the reserve ideal for travellers seeking a sense of isolation, exploration, and discovery.

The natural surroundings of Guludo in Northern Mozambique are spectacular, with so much to discover both under water and on land. This truly unique beachside eco-lodge offers diving on some of the most diverse coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, and a variety of other land and water based activites.

The natural surroundings of Guludo are spectacular, with so much to discover both under water and on land. This truly unique beachside eco-lodge offers diving on some of the most diverse coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, and a host of activites suitable for young and old.

The lodge is set on possibly the best beach in the whole of northern Mozambique - an 8-miles stretch of virgin beach. Its tranquil bay is surrounded by pristine coral reefs. Although the reefs are virtually unexplored, indicators are that they host some of the richest coral biodiversity in the Indian Ocean. Guludo is a registered "PADI Resort" with an excellent dive centre running a full range of PADI dive courses for complete beginners to experienced divers. The resort and dive centre is family friendly, and children from the age of 10 can learn to dive. They can either do a half day course with one to one tuition ending with a shallow dive or a full PADI Open Water dive course qualifying them to dive anywhere in the world.

For non-divers there are a variety of activities to choose from including village tours, sunset dhow cruises, bush walks, beach archery and village football. Sail to nearby Rolas Island to relax on a secluded sandy beach and snorkel in crystal clear waters surrounding the island. From July to early November humpbacks pass by the azure waters off Guludo's shoreline.

Relax at Guludo's luxury eco-friendly camp, designed by award-winning architects who successfully created a unique and luxurious Northern Mozambican village feel. The natural surroundings of Guludo are spectacular, with so much to discover.

The whole of Northern Mozambique is only very slowly opening up to tourism. Along the tropical coastline are a series of islands, which have been dubbed `the African Carribean' due to their white sand beaches lined with palm trees. The area also has a rich and colourful cultural heritage, and some of the oldest towns in Mozambique.

The itinerary begins on the mainland in Quirimbas National Park at Guludo - nominated one of the world's top 20 beaches by the Daily Telegraph. Enjoy sunset dhow trips, bush & village walks, diving and snorkelling. The second part is spent on Ibo Island providing you a glimpse into the region's eclectic history.

This scuba-dive itinerary offers you proper off-the-beaten-track diving, combining Mafia Island Archipelago and Mnazi Bay near Mikindani. Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park in the remote southeast of Tanzania was gazetted in 2000 having been identified as an area of high biodiversity value at both national and international level. The Mafia Island Archipelago was designated as a Marine National Park in 1975, on the basis of its unique marine & coastal biodiversity and to protect these valuable resources from destructive fishing techniques. Due to the remote location of these areas and the intimate nature of its lodges, you will never dive in a crowd. Most of the diving is done off traditional dhows carrying a maximum of 8 divers.

Visit some of the most famous wildlife parks in the world in northern Tanzania, such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, offering unrivalled safari experiences in terms of the abundance and diversity of wildlife and the variety of landscapes. The Serengeti is most famous for the annual Wildebeest Migration, but also has large populations of e.g. lion, cheetah, elephant and giraffe. Combine this with an off-the-beaten-track beach & diving destination on the Swahili Coast, Mafia Archipelago, known for its diverse and spectacular natural environment both marine as well as terrestrial.

Start with a few days relaxing on an idyllic Robinson Crusoe Island boasting 9 km of deserted beach, followed by safari in the Selous, the largest Game Reserve in Tanzania. The number of tourists is capped to limit the environmental impact in Selous together with its immense size, gives you a real sense of isolation, exploration and discovery. Unlike Tanzania's northern National Parks, walking safaris with an armed ranger are permitted in Selous. You will finish on Kiwengwa beach, a beautiful white sandy beach lined with coconut palms and spectacular views across a coral reef to the azure Indian Ocean beyond.

Our Tanzania Special is an exquisite trip that runs on a tailor-made basis and combines famous safari destinations, such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, nature walks in the Usambara Mountains and relaxation and culture on Zanzibar Island. This 15-day, action packed, comprehensive and exciting itinerary is run at a leisurely pace - can you think of a better way to spend a fortnight in East Africa?

A true classic African safari in the South Luangwa Valley followed by time in Malawi on Lake Malawi and Liwonde National Park. Malawi is often referred to as the warm heart of Africa offering friendly people, diverse landscapes and the amazingly beautiful Lake Malawi.