World Expeditions expands Africa offerings

WORLD Expeditions’ has expanded its #Africa range of trips, launching 16 new itineraries, including family trips, alternative routes on Mt Kilimanjaro as well as treks in Uganda, Morocco and Ethiopia, a new trip taking in two Ethiopian cultural festivals and exciting new combinations of walking, cycling and wildlife safaris.

World Expeditions has a long history having pioneered the first commercial treks of Mount Kilimanjaro‘s Remote Northern Circuit and Shira Routes, while keeping the choices diverse with the Lemosho, Machame and the Rongai routes also on offfer. 

Interest in mountain trekking has expanded from just Kilimanjaro to include Mount Kenya, new trekking routes in Uganda’s Mountains of the Moon – the Rwenzoris, Morocco’s High Atlas and the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia.

Two new family trips – the South Africa Pilanesberg Family Safari and the Eastern Cape Family Safari are designed specifically for adventurous families, with shorter transfers and plenty of opportunities for big game spotting.

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Mashatu: 5 days in 5 different ways

 MASHATU is a private wildlife sanctuary ideally located in northern Tuli at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers where eastern #Botswana meets South Africa. It’s not called “Land of Giants” for nothing – it is home to the largest population of elephants (1000+) on private land on the continent as well as prolific wildlife and bird species including lion, leopard, zebra, giraffe, wild dog as well as many plains antelope. What sets Mashatu apart though is its sheer “Wow factor” - the vast open spaces, the incredible vistas, breath-taking night skies - and the ability to set out and explore this remote slice of #Africa in five different ways that are sure to get the adrenaline pumping. 

1. Walk with Giants Half day walking trails not only promise ticking off some of the big game – but the focus is on the little, often overlooked aspects of the bush – tracks, plants, insects, etc. A more intimate bush experience that will awaken your senses and allow you to become a part of the environment – not merely a spectator on a vehicle. 

2. Pedal power Mountain bike safaris allow adventurous guests to see the bush from a different perspective. Experienced rangers provide all equipment and accompany cyclists as they pedal their way along ancient elephant paths. Rides are tailored to suit the fitness and strength of the riders in the early mornings and late afternoons. 

3. Ride on the wild side Experienced riders can join Limpopo Horse Safaris for a morning or afternoon ride into the wilderness. The terrain is ideal for exhilarating horse riding with natural ditches and logs to jump. Spot elephants and cats as well as antelopes, wild dogs, jackals, bat eared foxes, giraffe - and on occasion, canter with zebras and wildebeest across the plains. You can even ‘camp wild’ on a 7-day ride out on Mashatu. 

4. Traditional game drives Guided game drives with specialised rangers and trackers – mostly local Batswanas who have been living and guiding on Mashatu for over 13 years. Expect to see excellent daily sightings of the “Big 5 of Predators” (namely lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and jackal). 

5. Clickety click The combination of spectacular lighting, the quality of game viewing and guidance of the resident wildlife photographer means that Mashatu is a real “hot spot” for photographers. So much so, that a photograph called "Essence of Elephants", taken at Mashatu’s unique sunken Matabole Hide won Greg du Toit the BBC Worldwide "Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013" title. Matabole is currently being upgraded to be even better when it reopens in March 2018. If that isn’t reason enough to get you reaching for your big lens – Mashatu’s newest hide, Elephant Valley Hide offers an alternative experience for up to 4 photographers in a contrasting section of the reserve which is more arid - so an important water source for wildlife in those drier areas.

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Multi-Generation Safari

FOR families, there’s no topping the adventure of an African wildlife safari—and in #Africa, it’s tough to top #Botswana.

Natural Habitat Adventures is rolling out exciting changes in 2018 to its Family Botswana Safari, offering an even more diverse set of destinations, wildlife habitats and activities in a comprehensive yet compact 10-day safari. Big game and predators are abundant here, at the secluded tented camps, deep in the bush on private reserves and far from tourist crowds.

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