Sick of every destination looking the same? Then take a trip to the wilds of Ethiopia
01
Visit An Underground Church

The churches of Lalibela are called the Eighth Wonder of the World and it’s not hard to see why. These underground churches that were hewn out of rock where one of the first to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Believed to be built in the 12th and 13th century, the churches are believed to map out the city of Jerusalem.

Ethiopia Lalibela

02
Meet The Lip-Stretching Mursi Tribe

Ethiopia has more than 50 tribes to discover. From the lipstretching people of Mursi, to the bull-jumping Hamer Village people, each tribe comes with their own dress, traditions and beliefs that have remained untouched for centuries.

Ethiopia Mursi tribe

03
Spy Ethiopian Wolves

This rare creature can still be found in Bale Mountain National Park. There are just 400 of these animals left in the world and they can be found scattered around the Ethiopian Highlands. The fact that the Bale Mountains National Park has so many endemic creatures it has been requested that it joins the World Heritage List.

Ethiopia Bale National Park

04
Dine Like Ethiopian Royalty

Visit Chane’s Restaurant in Addis Ababa where the family of the late royal chef serve up traditional Ethiopian dishes. When Chane was in the kitchen he would serve food from 12pm to 1pm and then it would run out. Even after Chane’s passing, his clients are still continuing to queue out of the door for the traditional dishes.

05
Buy Shoes Made From Car Tyres

Eco-friendly fashion lovers should snap up a pair of shoes from SoleRebels. This innovative brand from Addis Ababa uses hand-loomed materials and recycled tyres to create the comfiest shoes around.

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Suggested Itineraries

Golden Eagles & Western Nomads

Mongolia

  • Stay with a Kazakh eagle hunter and his family
  • Discover the importance of golden eagles to the Kazakhs, and learn about training these birds
  • Witness the unique, two-day Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival
  • Explore the Altai Mountains on horseback and visit ancient sites
  • Experience local cuisine and traditions such as Mongolian throat singing
ideal length 10 nights

The Great Migration in Kenya & Tanzania

Maasai Mara & Southern Kenya Serengeti

  • Experience The Great Migration, one of the greatest wonders of the world
  • Explore the northern Mara Conservancy on daily games drives with your guide
  • Head out for nighttime nature drives game looking for nocturnal animals
  • Meet local people and understand the culture of the Kenyan tribes
  • Relax with sundowners and spa treatments in the magical Serengeti
ideal length 6 nights

Wild Adventure in Costa Rica

San Jose & the Central Valley Costa Rica

  • Enjoy a rafting trip into the heart of the Pacuare Rainforest

  • Explore the Arenal Volcano and surrounding cloud forest

  • Marvel at the diversity of Costa Rican wildlife

  • Sail the Papagayo Gulf on a luxury sailing and snorkelling trip

  • Relax on the beaches of Papagayo Peninsula

ideal length 11 nights
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