'I had the pleasure of meeting Dave Hatter (Dave the Hat) as Tour Leader and James Appleby the co-leader.
Due to their efforts I had great trip!
It was extremely well organized; especially since due to flooding in Cameroon they had to change the itinerary and take a totally different route. It didn't matter that a lot of the roads were new to them. There was no hesitation on their part at all. And we wound up seeing a lot more than I would have hoped for.
Every question we had was quickly answered and regardless of some people asking the same question over and over again, they never lost their cool, or became impatient with anyone.
Due to their professionalism, I again want to thank Dragoman for selecting great Tour leaders and Co-leaders and look forward to my next trip!'
These West Africa trips can be tough but if you are up for the challenge click here to see Rob's exact itinerary and here to see some more of his fantastic photos. They really are quite inspiring.
Our East African Safari is an amazing trip and a brilliant way to introduce your children to the delights of Africa. There is plenty to see and do and the kids especially love getting involved with our community projects. The trip departs on the 27th July and takes you from the beaches of Zanzibar to the famous game parks of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before heading into Kenya and the Rift Valley. It is an excellent first time family adventure.
The Moroccan family adventure is a real gem. Activities and cultural experiences abound and there are plenty of pools to cool you down after a day's sightseeing. This is up market overlanding and you will stay in elegant merchants' riads in Marrakech, converted Kasbahs and small family run hotels with just a few nights camping in the desert to add that little bit of magic. Departs 28 July.
Life is always busy in the sales team but good fun, and it's fantastic to be sending passengers off to these great destinations. I have been lucky enough to go on The Safari Experience trip during my time here and plan to do another trip later this year, perhaps to South America but it's difficult to choose!
They begin with 'Salsa & the Spanish Main' which leaves Quito on the 26th June and explores the beauty of Colombia and the National Parks of Venezuela. This 21 night trip includes some internal flights which means we get to visit all of the highlights.
Following on from this is 'Lost Worlds and Jungles' which leaves Caracas on the 17th July. Caribbean beaches, the Orinoco Delta, breathtaking Angel Falls and the steamy Amazon, this trip is a real adventure.
Lastly 'Amazon & the heart of Brazil' takes you off the beaten track and explores the remote areas of the Amazon. You travel by boat into the backwaters and ranches of the Pantanal to see the amazing wildlife before letting your hair down at Rio - the infamous party town.
You can do any one of these trips or if you are feeling brave all three!
Responsible tourism has always been very important to us and is central to all our trips. Over the last two years this commitment and hard work has equated to over USD65,000 being donated to local community projects. To see our on-going work click here.
We have already been awarded AITO's three-star recognition, the highest offered, for responsible tourism but it would be great to be recognised in another prestigious award. If you would like to see us nominated for this year's award please click here AND VOTE for us explaining why you think we deserve this award.
It is a bespoke festival for Americana and Alt.Country and looks set to become a rootin' tuttin' entry into the diary of all music lovers. Acclaimed artists such as Sam Baker, Elizabeth Cook and Devon Sproule will be starring as well as rising UK-based stars Redlands Palomino Company.
The Maverick Festival, being held at Easton Farm Park, Suffolk, runs from the 29th-31st August and closes with a Gospel brunch on the Sunday. So dig out your dungarees and come and join the party. Click here for more details, full artist listings and ticket sales.