explore africa
South Africa
The Rainbow Nation - South Africa may be at the bottom of Africa, but it’s widely regarded as being top in terms of its superb infrastructure, its legendary sunny climate, and its incredible geographic diversity – expect superb beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, sophisticated cities, quaint villages, historic battlefields, oceans, valleys, bushveld teeming with game, hundreds of species of birds, great and small semi- deserts, wide open spaces ... and much more. That’s why South Africa offers something for every potential visitor.
Consider spending the night in a treehouse, complete with all of the luxurious amenities you’d ever want, open air, under a blanket of stars.
Botswana
The Okavango Delta is the largest landlocked river delta and is unique because it is the only place in the world where a river flows inland. It is home to a vast concentration and diversity of African wildlife with some of the largest concentrations of Wild Dog, Lion, Red Lechwe, Sitatunga, Hippopotamus, Buffalo, Elephant and many other of the planet’s most formidable animals. Additionally, over 450 species of birds live in the region, making it a favorite among bird lovers. One of the most exclusive & unique destinations in Africa, where tourism & conservation go hand-in-hand.
Consider a Hot Air Balloon over the Okavango Delta and bear witness to this truly pristine wilderness with a champagne toast midair.
Also, navigate your way through the Okavango Delta’s waterways via dugout canoe (a mokoro) for the ultimate “get up close and personal to nature” experience.
Kenya
highlights: wildlife • ballooning • beaches • conservation
Kenya is the country where safari was born. Discover the dramatic Great Rift Valley, mountain highlands or the coastline of the Indian Ocean with its white sandy beaches. Kenya is also home of the Big Five and you will experience close encounters with lions, elephants, rhinos and many other wildlife. Book your safari to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, to witness the Great Migration, or Amboseli National Park, offering spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro towering at 5,895m.
Karibu – Welcome!
Have breakfast with a giraffe, literally, at a beautiful retreat outside of Nairobi or visit a center that rehabilitates animals.
Morocco
highlights: desert adventures • souks • bustling markets • colorful cities • riads
Morocco is a feast for the senses due to its wealth of both culture and history - from architecture, fabrics, spices, cuisine, and UNESCO heritage sites such as the medinas of Fez and Marrakesh.
Consider climbing the High Atlas Mountains, home to North Africa’s highest peak, the Jebel Toubkal, over 13,000ft tall.
Or become an expert of Marrakech's famed enormous souk and marvel at the colorful handicrafts and leather goods.
Destination guide available upon request, by email.
Rwanda
highlights: gorilla trekking • wildlife experiences • calmness
Volcano hiking is absolutely incredible here, and part of the fabric of the landscape. For a special highlight, try Mount Bisoke, an extinct volcano with a crater lake at the top that straddles Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gorilla tracking is, and always will be, one of the most breathtaking experiences a traveler can have. With fewer than 900 mountain gorillas left in the world, more than half live in the Virungas and this trek to view and get up close and personal is indescribable.
Destination guide available upon request, by email.
Namibia
highlights: desert • colors • tribes • culture • wildlife
Namibia offers something for everyone ranging from the spectacular Sossusvlei, boasting the highest dunes in the world. Or head south to the Fish River Canyon, second largest canyon in the world. Etosha National Park is one of the premier destinations, where you’ll view rare and endangered species
such as black rhino, cheetah and black-faced impala against the unique backdrop of the Etosha Pan. Discovr the Zambezi (formerly known as Caprivi), a luxury experience with a combination of forests, floodplains, swamps and open woodland.
This is a land of extremes: hot days and freezing nights, cold seas and hot deserts, harsh landscapes, wild animals and gentle people, thriving life in a barren rock and sand, and landscapes of infinite vastness.
Destination guide available upon request, by email.
explore the mideast
Abu Dhabi
glimmering • beaches • deserts • culture • adventure
Immerse yourself in traditional Emirati heritage and learn some local handicrafts with folks creating a wide variety of local crafts and skills using traditional methods...paired with a traditional cup of Arabic coffee.
Take a boat ride and learn about the historic art of pearl diving, including opening a live oyster looking for a pearl.
Hungry? Embark on a culinary tour of Abu Dhabi, enriched by all people who have arrived at its shores; the largest immigrant base in the world with over 3.5 million ex-patriots.
Dubai
glimmering • beaches • architecture • culture • deserts • EXPO2020 (to be held Oct 2021 - Mar 2022)
The sky here is NOT the limit! Here, you can dine in the sky on a special table hoisted hundreds of feet up, you can stay above the clouds in a hotel set at the top of an impossibly tall skyscraper, even drop from the sky with a thrilling skydive. Whatever you wish, it's happening here.
Jordan
Jordan is a well-traveled bridge between east and west, sea and desert, Old and New Testaments, this land east of the Jordan River that in ancient times was a designated place of refuge is the only area in the Holy Land that links the lives of Abraham, Lot, Moses, Job, David, Ruth, Elijah, John the Baptist, Jesus and the Apostle Paul.
Visit one of the 12 social enterprises on the Meaningful Travel Map launched in partnership with Tourism Cares and add special meaning to your trip to Jordan. By offering unique and hands-on cultural experiences for travelers, each of these social enterprises is satisfying the demand from travelers seeking authentic sustainable experiences that make a difference, using the power of travel to help people and places thrive.
Jordan is a treasure trove for cross cultural exchange, enjoyed best and most authentically with dinners in the home of welcoming locals, heading out for a day with a shepherd or beekeeper, learning more about Bedouin life and more.