Elephant Watch Camp in Samburu Kenya

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach

Thanks, Lisa B., for this great report from the Elephant Watch Camp on safari in Kenya!

“We highly recommend Elephant Watch Camp. We heard from other guests that the Masai Mara is often very crowded with multiple jeeps around the same animals. We didn’t have that experience. Elephant Watch is a small camp — just 6 tents and a couple will accommodate 3 people. Elephant Watch really works to avoid the rest of the jeeps – and that makes the experience all the better.

The leopard was amazing. And when we were watching her, we were the only jeep there for most of the time, then one other jeep joined us as we were getting ready to leave. The only downside – no rhinos. They have all been killed off in this area – terrible.

On our last night we hiked with a group of Samburu warriors (many of them staff from Elephant Watch) to a hill top and the warriors danced and sang for us and another guest. We even tried dancing.”

Article from Architectural Digest >>

Posted in Kenya, Safari, Trip Photos | Leave a comment

Botswana Super Value Green Season with Stanleys, Chilwero, and Sussi & Chuma

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach

November to March marks the “green season” in Botswana.  Take advantage of these spectacular Botswana safari deals — up to half off regular season!

Itinerary

  • DAY 1: Arrive Maun, fly to Okavango Delta, afternoon safari activities, overnight Stanley’s Camp (D)
  • DAY 2: Safari activities in the Okavango Delta including Elephant Interaction, overnight Stanley’s Camp (BLD)
  • DAY 3: Fly to Kasane, drive to Chobe National Park, afternoon safari activities, overnight Chobe Chilwero Lodge (BLD)
  • DAY 4: Safari activities, overnight Chobe Chilwero Lodge (BLD)
  • DAY 5: Drive to Zambia, sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, overnight Sussi & Chuma Lodge (BLD)
  • DAY 6: Morning tour of Victoria Falls, afternoon free, overnight Sussi & Chuma Lodge (BLD)
  • DAY 7: Transfer to Livingstone Airport, depart (B)

Pricing

  • Starting at $3595/person!

Notes

  • One child 11 and under sharing a room is only $2095.
  • Upgrade to Chief’s Camp instead of Stanley’s Camp for $800/person for 2 nights.
  • Add 2 nights at Chief’s Camp for $1095/person.
  • Prices are valid for travel November 1 – December 20, 2014 & January 6 – March 31, 2015 & November 1 – December 20, 2015.

See all Botswana Safaris >>

Elephant Interaction, Stanley's Camp
Elephant Interaction, Stanley’s Camp
Chief's Camp Tent
Chief’s Camp Tent
Sussi & Chuma House Victoria Falls
Sussi & Chuma House Victoria Falls
Boating at Chilwero Lodge
Boating at Chilwero Lodge
Game Drive in Botswana
Mokoro Safari (Dugout Canoe)
Mokoro Safari (Dugout Canoe)
Bonfire at Stanley's Camp
Bonfire at Stanley’s Camp
Posted in Botswana, Safari | Leave a comment

Botswana Value Green Season with Tubu Tree, Savuti, and Toka Leya

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach
Bonfire at Toka Leya Camp

Bonfire at Toka Leya Camp

November to March marks the “green season” in Botswana.  Take advantage of this spectacular Botswana discounted safari deal — up to half off regular season!

Itinerary

  • DAY 1: Arrive Livingstone Airport, drive to camp/lodge, sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, overnight Toka Leya Camp (D)
  • DAY 2: Morning tour of Victoria Falls, afternoon free, overnight Toka Leya Camp (BLD)
  • DAY 3: Drive to Kasane Airport, Fly to Linyanti-Savuti, afternoon safari activities, overnight Savuti Camp (BLD)
  • DAY 4: Safari activities, overnight Savuti Camp (BLD)
  • Elephants at Tubu Tree Camp

    Elephants at Tubu Tree Camp

    DAY 5: Safari activities, overnight Savuti Camp (BLD)

  • DAY 6: Fly to Okavanga Delta, afternoon safari activities, overnight Tubu Tree Camp, Kwetsani Camp, or Banoka Bush Camp (BLD)
  • DAY 7: Safari activities, overnight Little Tubu, Tubu Tree Camp, Kwetsani Camp, Xigera Camp, or Banoka Bush Camp (BLD)
  • DAY 8: Safari activities, overnight Little Tubu, Tubu Tree Camp, Kwetsani Camp, Xigera Camp, or Banoka Bush Camp (BLD)
  • DAY 9: Fly to Maun, depart (B)
Lounge at Kwetsani Camp

Lounge at Kwetsani Camp

Pricing

  • Starting at $5395/person!

Notes:

  • Prices are valid for travel November 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 (excluding December 20, 2014 – January 10, 2015).
  • There is no single supplement.

See all Botswana Safaris >>

Posted in Botswana, Safari | Leave a comment

Update: Galapagos Boats with Triple Cabins

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach
Galapagos with the Eric/Flamingo/Letty

Galapagos with the Eric/Flamingo/Letty

These boats can accommodate 3 adults in a cabin:

 

For 2 adults and 1 child, see our Galapagos Family Trips.

Posted in Galapagos | Leave a comment

Girl Scouts Train for the Inca Trail

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach
Adventure is out there!

Adventure is out there!

Troop 71106 of Fort Collins, Colorado, with the Girl Scouts of Colorado Council, is  hiking the 5-Day Inca Trail Trek.  A lot of their program is travel-oriented, and they sold over 12,000 boxes of cookies this year to help raise money for their trip to Peru.

They exemplify the Girl Scout value of service to the community, when last year they raised funds to donate a high adventure gift.  In 2013, they donated $10,000 for a zip line at camp, in memory of a former troop member, who died.

You can see their Inca Trail Trek on the AWR Interactive Map:

The troop has been training for the hike all summer!

Manitou Incline, 2,000′ in one mile

Hiking Mt. Lady Washington, 13,281′, Pike’s Peak, 14,110′ and Mt. Massive 14,428′

Canoeing the Colorado River. Gem Lake, RMNP.

Peru trip t-shirts:

mt-massive-3

 

Posted in Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Galapagos for Solo Travelers

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach
Galapagos Legend

Galapagos Legend

All boats will accommodate single travelers in a single cabin with a pretty hefty single supplement. Some boats will offer the regular rate if you are willing to share a cabin.

These boats have a single cabin available with no single supplement:

Posted in Galapagos | Leave a comment

Luxury Everest Base Camp Lodges

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach

Lodges for the Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

Lukla Lodge

Monjo Lodge

Mende Lodge

Panboche Lodge

Tashinga Lodge

Posted in Nepal, Trekking | Tagged | Leave a comment

Galapagos for People who get Seasick

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach
Galapagos Islands on the Isabela II

Galapagos Islands on the Isabela II

The best options if you get seasick is a larger, more stable boat, or in a wide catamaran. You will want a cabin on a lower deck, mid-ship.

The Galapagos limits the number of people on a boat to 100 maximum.

Here are some of the larger boats we recommend:

You may also want to consider an Island Hopping Galapagos Tour.

Posted in Galapagos | Leave a comment

Antarctica with Activity, Whales, Emperor Penguins, Flying, & More

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach

All Antarctica trips are not the same!  Certain departures will highlight

Antarctica Sunset

Antarctica Sunset

  • Whale Watching
  • Emperor Penguins
  • Polar Circle
  • Sea Kayaking
  • Snowshoeing and hiking
  • Photography Workshops
  • Camping
  • Scuba Diving
  • Mountaineering
  • Helicopters
  • Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island
  • Ross Sea
  • Flying across the Drake Passage
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica

Sea Kayaking in Antarctica

Active Trips with Sea Kayaking, Snowshoeing, Photography, Camping, Scuba Diving, and Mountaineering

If you want a trip with more activities, we recommend our Active Basecamp Antarctica trip. These departures include all activities (except scuba diving) at no extra charge.

Other departures may have some of these activities.  See Antarctica Departures & Pricing >>

Emperor Penguin Trip in Antarctica

Emperor Penguin Trip

Emperor Penguins

The Emperor Penguin Antartica Voyages in the Weddell Sea are typically offered late November to early December.

These trips include helicopters so that you can get close to the penguins.

Antarctica with Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island

Antarctica with Falklands and South Georgia

Falkland Islands & South Georgia Island

Trips to the Antarctic Peninsula with the Falkland Islands and South Georgia Island are a bit longer — about 19-20 days.

This trip offers great diversity of wildlife and amazing scenery.

 

Ross Sea

Antarctica Voyage across the Ross Sea with Helicopters

Antarctica Voyage across the Ross Sea

January-March 2015 may be the last opportunity for this once in a lifetime Antarctic experience!

The 32-Day Antarctica Voyage via the Ross Sea goes from Ushuaia, Argentina to Bluff, New Zealand visiting some of the most spectacular and rarely visiting areas of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Whale Watching

Whale Watching Safari in Antarctica

Whale Watching Safari in Antarctica

Our whale watching safaris are typically in March when there is the best chance to see whales.  The ship will go to special areas to find the whales.  It is common to see Orcas, Minke Whales, Humpback, and Blue Whales.

Polar Circle

The Polar Circle trips are typically offered mid-March.  This is a great way to check off your Bucket List!

Flying Across the Drake Passage

The Antarctica Fly-Cruise Trip flies across the Drake Passage both ways instead of the usual 2 day choppy boat ride.  These trips are either a 7-day “classic” itinerary to the Antarctic Peninsula or a 9-day trip to the Polar Circle.

Posted in Antarctica | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scuba Diving in the Galapagos Islands

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Adventures Within Reach
Scuba diving the Galapagos Islands

Scuba diving the Galapagos Islands

The most famous dive spots in the Galapagos are at Wolf and Darwin Islands. Two of our favorite dive boats are

Some boats are now offering at least 1 day of diving on their regular itinerary. These include

Scuba Diving in the Galapagos >>

Posted in Galapagos | Leave a comment