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CONTENTS<br />
Introduction .....................................................4<br />
Contents .............................................................5<br />
Purposeful Travel ..................................... 6 - 7<br />
Meet the Team ................................................ 8<br />
Our Services ..................................................... 9<br />
Welcome to Traveljar and thank you for taking the time to read through our suggestions on what<br />
makes a great travel adventure.<br />
At Traveljar, our goal is for all of our guests to have a unique and personal experience travelling with<br />
us while knowing that they have helped in our mis sion to suppor t conser vation and communit y<br />
engagement projects.<br />
By sharing your travel dreams with us , we will work hard to ensure that you will not only have<br />
a great time on your holiday, but also that your adventure will make a real dif ference. We pride<br />
ours elves on the f ac t that the lo dges and hotels we use match our pas sion for cons er v ation,<br />
communit y engagement and env ironmental enhancement and are dedicate d to helping our<br />
charitable partners in their work.<br />
As a father, I believe in educating our children about purposeful and sus tainable travel in order<br />
to protect the privilege we all have to explore this incredible planet and ever y thing it has to of fer.<br />
We hope to do the same for all of those who travel with us.<br />
Together, we can help make the world a better place, one trip at a time.<br />
Corporate Travel ............................................ 12<br />
Photography Tours ....................................... 13<br />
Conservation ...................................................14<br />
Family Adventure .......................................... 15<br />
Golf Holidays ...................................................16<br />
NGO & Charity Partners ..............................17<br />
Botswana ................................................. 18 - 21<br />
Canada .....................................................22 - 25<br />
India ..........................................................26 - 29<br />
Kenya ........................................................30 - 33<br />
Maldives ..................................................34 - 37<br />
Mozambique .......................................... 38 - 41<br />
Namibia .................................................. 42 - 45<br />
Jacques Rudolph | Co-Founder & Director<br />
Rwanda ................................................... 46 - 49<br />
Seychelles ...............................................50 - 53<br />
South Africa ...........................................54 - 57<br />
Tanzania .................................................. 58 - 61<br />
Uganda ....................................................62 - 65<br />
Zambia .................................................... 66 - 69<br />
Zimbabwe ......................................... 70 - 73<br />
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AT THE HEART OF TRAVELJAR<br />
PURPOSEFUL TRAVEL<br />
TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE<br />
WHAT HERITAGE WILL WE LEAVE BEHIND FOR THE NEXT GENERATION?<br />
CONSERVATION<br />
We believe that people are looking for a deeper way to connect to the des tinations they visit and that<br />
travel can open the door to unders tanding conser vation, our environment and other cultures . A s a global<br />
communit y, it is pos sible to live in harmony with our incredible wildlife and the habitat s they f lourish in,<br />
but this requires united ef for t, singular focus and awarenes s ...or what we like to call, purposeful travel.<br />
Purposeful travel not only allows our gues t s to experience the wonders of the places they visit but also to<br />
help leave them better than before their journey. We focus on conser vation, environment and communities<br />
whils t planning their itineraries and have par tnered with suppliers who provide ethical and sus tainable<br />
des tinations .<br />
Through our corporate par tners , we of fer oppor tunities for gues t s to see f irs t-hand some of the amazing<br />
work being carried out in conser vation and communit y projects throughout Africa, India and Canada.<br />
Gues t s can also select a project of their choice to make a donation to, in suppor t of their ef for t s .<br />
TO DO OUR PART, WE HAVE...<br />
par tnere d w ith suppliers &<br />
NGO’s w ho are leading the<br />
way in conservation;<br />
commit te d to ac ti vely<br />
f undraise & spread aw arenes s<br />
for our cons er v ation par tners .<br />
ENVIRONMENT<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
“From my f i rst volu nteer t r ip, I wa s hooked<br />
on t he idea of t r avel l i ng w it h a pu r pose ot her<br />
t ha n just to have a n ice hol iday. To g ive bac k<br />
to ot hers a nd suppor t conser vat ion wh i le<br />
t r avel l i ng has t he potent i a l to cha nge not on ly<br />
you r l i fe but t he l i fe of t hose you a re helpi ng.<br />
It g ave so much more mea n i ng to my t i me<br />
away a nd I c a me home i nspi red. From t hat<br />
i nspi r at ion, I st a r ted dow n t he pat h t hat led me<br />
to help co -fou nd Tr avelja r a nd of fer ot hers t h is<br />
sa me oppor t u n it y to ex pa nd t hei r def i n it ion of<br />
the perfect holiday.”<br />
L ibby W h ite | Di rec tor of E x per iences<br />
TO DO OUR PART, WE HAVE...<br />
joined Tre e s for L ife to help<br />
of f s et our gues t s’ c arb on<br />
footprint;<br />
chosen to work w ith<br />
prop er ties w hich are<br />
commit te d to enhancing the<br />
ecosystems around them.<br />
TO DO OUR PART, WE HAVE...<br />
collaborated with mabel to<br />
e s tablish women’s health<br />
groups in rural areas;<br />
create d pro grammes for our<br />
client s to get involve d w ith<br />
communit y engagement<br />
proje c t s during their trip.<br />
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TRAVEL DESIGNERS<br />
M E E T T H E T E A M<br />
OUR SERVICES<br />
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US<br />
A love of travel, exploring dif ferent cultures , engaging with communities and a s trong pas sion for<br />
conser vation brought the Traveljar team together in 2017. Collectively, we bring years of travel experience<br />
and a personal touch to ensure once-in-a-lifetime trips for our guests.<br />
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR<br />
JACQUES RUDOLPH<br />
An insatiable desire for adventure and contagious pas sion for conser vation led to a<br />
new chapter for this international sportsman. From the mighty Victoria Falls to the<br />
Okavango Delta, from the majes tic Himalayas to the Belize Flat s , this wild-at-hear t<br />
explorer has a wealth of knowledge and top indus tr y contacts to curate high- end,<br />
luxurious and exclusive holidays to dream des tinations acros s the globe.<br />
LET’S CHAT<br />
We believe that in order to<br />
plan the per fect trip for our<br />
TRIP IDEAS<br />
We take the time to really<br />
look at all of our suppliers<br />
PURPOSE<br />
We encourage our<br />
guests to get involved in<br />
gues t s , we need to get to<br />
when coming up with trip<br />
conser vation & communit y<br />
know them bet ter. We like<br />
ideas to f ind places that<br />
projects during their trip.<br />
DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENCES<br />
LIBBY WHITE<br />
A pas sion for exploring new cultures and suppor ting communit y projects led this<br />
former interior designer down a new life path in 2017. Whether it ’s f inding the<br />
to s tar t your trip planning<br />
with an in-person meeting,<br />
if possible, or a phone call.<br />
bes t f it your requirement s ,<br />
personalit y & budget .<br />
No matter your interest, we<br />
can f ind a way to include<br />
travelling with purpose<br />
into your itinerary.<br />
per fect safari lodge, arranging a private wine tour or organising a visit to a rural<br />
school in the African bush, Libby takes the time to really understand our guests<br />
to ensure their holiday is an adventure f illed with experiences they will remember<br />
for a lifetime.<br />
DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION<br />
ANDREW WHITE<br />
F o r o v e r 2 0 y e ars , A n dre w h a s t r avell e d t h e w o rl d s e e k ing o u t e p i c w il dlife<br />
exp erience s . From gorillas to griz zl y b ears , he has spent endles s hours in the<br />
bush, photographing and learning about the wildlife and the threats facing the<br />
ecos ystems they live in. He is a education advisor for DSWF and actively suppor t s ,<br />
fundraises and works with GRI and Rhino 911. In ever y trip we plan, Andrew ensures<br />
that conser vation is at the hear t of it.<br />
OUR ENVIRONMENT<br />
We care deeply about our<br />
planet and protecting<br />
the environment & the<br />
inhabitant s of the places<br />
HERE FOR YOU<br />
We are alway s available if<br />
you should need any thing<br />
during your trip. We have<br />
built great relationships<br />
MAKING MEMORIES<br />
We truly want to help our<br />
gues t s have unforget table<br />
& enriching travel<br />
experiences . We believe<br />
we love. We have par tnered<br />
with our suppliers ,<br />
through your travels ,<br />
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT THAT MAKES UP THE TRAVELJAR FAMILY...<br />
with suppliers who lead the<br />
way in sus tainable & ethical<br />
ensuring our gues t s are<br />
alway s well looked af ter<br />
we can raise a greater<br />
awarenes s of conser vation<br />
Faf Du Ples sis , Brand Ambas sador | Tim Ker wood, Director of Busines s Development<br />
travel des tinations .<br />
during their travels.<br />
& community projects.<br />
Nicole Nel, Graphic Design | Elzani Ernst, Website Design | Nelis Wolmarans, Photography Guide<br />
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SPECIALITY OFFERINGS<br />
TR AVEL JAR CO -FOUNDER JACQUES RUDOLPH<br />
ENJOYING A FOOTBALL GAME IN Z AMBIA<br />
AT ONE OF GAME R ANGERS COMMUNIT Y<br />
ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS.<br />
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GIVING BACK THROUGH<br />
CORPORATE TRAVEL<br />
NELIS WOLMARANS<br />
P H O T O G R A P H Y T O U R S<br />
Nowadays, ever y business is well versed in the<br />
benef it s of employee engagement, and employers<br />
are increasingly including volunteer activities in<br />
their social responsibility programmes.<br />
89% 57%<br />
of employe e s b elieve that<br />
of employe e s put<br />
companies that sponsor<br />
more ef for t into the<br />
volunteer efforts offer<br />
job when they feel<br />
a b et ter overall working<br />
commit te d to their<br />
environment than those<br />
organisation<br />
who don’t<br />
St ud ies fou nd at compa n ies t hat of fer<br />
employees volunteer activities...<br />
• 7 7% said volunteer programmes are<br />
better for morale than company-<br />
sponsored happy hours.<br />
• 8 0% of people making hiring decisions<br />
believe employees who par ticipate<br />
in volunteer activities move into<br />
leadership roles.<br />
• 21% showed increased productivity.<br />
• 6 4% of employees who currently<br />
volunteer said that volunteering with<br />
work colleagues s trengthened their<br />
relationships.<br />
Statistics by Forbes, 2017 & America’s Charities,<br />
2019 .<br />
At Traveljar, we believe in the power of giving back and the positive impact it has on ever yone involved.<br />
We of fer our corporate client s unique oppor tunities for their corporate social responsibilit y programmes ,<br />
from par ticipating in a conser vation experience in South Africa with Rhino 911 to reading programmes<br />
in Zambia. These experiences help build closer team dynamic s , fos ter pride in the company and provide<br />
employees with a sense of accomplishment, all the while helping to suppor t wildlife, communities and our<br />
environment.<br />
We believe there is no better guide<br />
than award-winning photographer<br />
and conser vationis t Nelis Wolmarans .<br />
With over 20 years of experience, his<br />
gentle nature ins tantly put s those<br />
around him at ease, including the<br />
wildlife.<br />
He has guided over 70 gorilla trek s<br />
and hundreds of safaris , making him<br />
an exper t for many of Africa’s mos t<br />
incredible des tinations and their<br />
inhabitant s .<br />
Prices for a guided tour with Nelis s tar t from<br />
$6 ,0 0 0 .0 0 p er p erson dep ending on lo cation<br />
and activities.<br />
Nelis’s Top 3 Recommendations for Safari<br />
• Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda<br />
• E xploring the Great Bear Rainfores t in Canada<br />
• Meandering through the Selinda Spillway in Botswana<br />
“ Fo r m e , w i l d l i f e p h o t o g r a p h y i s a m e d i u m f o r c r e a t i n g<br />
cont i nuou s ly aw a rene s s of ou r prec iou s w i ld l i fe a nd wh at we<br />
s t a n d t o lo o s e i f we d o n o t lo o k a f t e r it . It i s a l s o a p l a t for m<br />
that enables me to share the safari experience, including<br />
the hugely diverse cultures of the people who live in these<br />
a r e a s , w i t h t h o s e w h o a r e n o t a b l e t o t r a ve l a n d s e e t h e s e<br />
wonders for themselves.”<br />
Nelis Wolmarans<br />
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COMMIT TED TO<br />
C ONSE RVAT ION<br />
BONDING TIME WITH<br />
FAMILY ADVENTURES<br />
“Traveljar has a desire to conserve the animals &<br />
habit at s we love. A s Di rec tor of Conser vat ion, I<br />
am proud to have been working with DSWF, GRI<br />
a nd R h i no 911 over t he pa st ten yea rs, foc ussi ng<br />
on education support and conservation solutions.<br />
I am honoured to be able to actively use my 20<br />
yea rs of teach i ng ex per ience on t he f ront l i ne of<br />
conser vat ion a nd I c a n not wa it to sha re w it h you<br />
t he work of some a m a zi ng conser vat ion ist s who<br />
have dedicated their lives to making this world a<br />
better place.”<br />
Creating the per fect family holiday is not always eas y when travelling to a new countr y. Whether you are<br />
looking for a place where the whole family can relax or for a big adventure f illed with activities , we can<br />
help you f ind the ideal des tination for ever yone’s interes t s . From junior ranger programmes to evening<br />
babysitting, we will ensure that your family ’s needs are met during your travels so you can create memories<br />
that will las t a lifetime.<br />
1<br />
Family Conser vation in South Africa<br />
Phinda’s Mountain Lodge is family-friendly,<br />
with specially designed rooms and cottages<br />
for travelling with children, a Wild Child<br />
programme and fantas tic conser vation<br />
experiences and safaris for the whole family.<br />
Andrew White | Director of Conservation<br />
HOW TRAVELJAR IS SUPPORTING CONSERVATION...<br />
$30,000<br />
600<br />
$1,500<br />
1 in 6<br />
raised for Z ambian<br />
conser v ation by<br />
our Dire c tors &<br />
fellow Wild Ride<br />
team members<br />
children now<br />
with acce s s to<br />
b o ok s from our<br />
Katemo School<br />
library project<br />
raised for Rhino<br />
911 & rhino<br />
conser v ation<br />
ef for t s in<br />
South Africa.<br />
of our client s<br />
par ticipate d in<br />
a conser v ation<br />
proje c t during<br />
their trip.<br />
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River<br />
Adventures in Zambia<br />
Step away from the traditional safari<br />
and have family fun at KaingU Lodge.<br />
You will s tay along the river, as you<br />
par ticipate in daily activities such as<br />
f ishing, canoeing, spotting crocodiles<br />
from your boat, making a bow & arrows<br />
& learning bush tracking skills from<br />
your guides.<br />
At Traveljar, we feel it is up to us all to protect<br />
the world’s mos t iconic animals who are under<br />
threat of ex tinction. We can’t imagine an Africa<br />
with no elephant or an India with no tiger. Our<br />
team is dedicated to helping preser ve these<br />
species and participates in many activities<br />
throughout the year to lend our full suppor t.<br />
Traveljar of fers us a platform to help spread<br />
awarenes s of the dangers facing these animals<br />
and for our guests to join in the efforts.<br />
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With<br />
Explore the Pride Lands in Kenya<br />
a selection of family-friendly lodges ,<br />
Kenya is a great safari destination to enjoy<br />
together. Many lodges of fer specif ic wildlife<br />
programmes for kids, family villas and private<br />
game drive vehicles.<br />
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GETTING INTO THE<br />
SWING OF THINGS<br />
CORPOR ATE PARTNERS<br />
WHO WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT<br />
South Africa is home to some of the world’s best golf courses. When you combine this with incredible safari<br />
destinations, award-winning wineries and restaurants, you end up with the perfect destination for sport and<br />
wildlife.<br />
If you book a golf holiday with us , in suppor t of Rhino 911’s founder Nico and his love of golf, we will donate<br />
to Rhino 911’s conser vation ef for t s in South Africa.<br />
We have par tnered with organisations doing incredible work in conser vation and communit y engagement<br />
projects. Each year we select one to help with focus sed fundraising and spreading awarenes s of their work<br />
through our social platforms and client trips. When booking a trip, we offer our guests the option to donate<br />
to one of these organisations or even to visit these projects to see f irs t-hand the work being done to help<br />
save endangered animals and support communities.<br />
1<br />
The<br />
Golf Break on Saf ari<br />
Leopard Creek golf course is one of South<br />
Africa’s bes t safari/golf ing experiences . The<br />
course borders the Kruger National Park ,<br />
separated by nothing les s than the car ving<br />
Crocodile River, making it a per fect location to<br />
get in a few rounds while on safari.<br />
Rhino 911 provides emergency helicopter rescue<br />
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF )<br />
to rhinos injured or orphaned due to poaching<br />
is a cons er v ation charit y f unding key proje c t s<br />
and other injuries and has responded to over 14 0<br />
acros s Africa and A sia. They help suppor t<br />
2<br />
Golf<br />
and Relaxation<br />
Fancour t resor t is superbly landscaped on 6 13<br />
hectares of lush countr yside, with the majes tic<br />
calls for help since it s inception. When you join<br />
Rhino 911 on a horn trimming experience, you<br />
are not jus t saving the life of one animal but also<br />
investing in a future for rhinos all across Africa.<br />
wildlife crime and rangers on the f ront lines of<br />
p oaching , communit y e ducation pro grammes<br />
and wildlife proje c t s that rescue, rehabilitate<br />
and return animals back to the wild.<br />
Outeniqua Mountains as the per fect backdrop.<br />
Of fering a choice of three Gar y Player designed<br />
golf courses , all ranked in the top 15 in South<br />
Africa, the resor t boas t s an award-winning spa<br />
and four world-class restaurants.<br />
3<br />
Golfing in the Winelands<br />
Established in Zambia in 2008, Game<br />
Mabel is a sus tainable feminine hygiene<br />
The award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature<br />
Rangers International (GRI) is a non-prof it<br />
initiative teaching girls and women in rural<br />
Golf Course is situated on South Africa’s top<br />
organis ation that work s in close par tnership<br />
communities how to s ew their own reusable<br />
residential es tate, Val de Vie, is in the scenic<br />
with the D epar tment of National Park s and<br />
period kits. The kits can last up to three years,<br />
Cape Winelands . Play a round of golf in the<br />
Wildlife (DNPW ) to emp ower rangers and lo cal<br />
which not only helps many low-income f amilies<br />
morning and then head out on a private wine<br />
communities to cons er ve nature. They embrace f inancially but also re duces w as te in landf ills .<br />
tour in the afternoon.<br />
a holis tic approach to cons er v ation acros s thre e Mab el also teaches mens trual les s ons to<br />
thematic areas; resource prote c tion, communit y e ducate woman and girls on the imp or tance of<br />
outreach and wildlife rescue.<br />
feminine hygiene safety.<br />
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BOTSWANA<br />
Bot swana is blessed with some of the<br />
most beautiful wildlife locations on the<br />
continent of Africa, including the lush<br />
Okavango Delta, the vast Kalahari Deser t,<br />
and the biologically diverse Chobe<br />
National Park , home to some of the<br />
largest families of elephants in Africa.<br />
Located in the central par t of Southern<br />
Africa, Bot swana’s amazing ecos ystems<br />
combine deser t s with wetlands , leading<br />
to fantastic game viewing oppor tunities .<br />
With water at the hear t of most activities<br />
here, bird viewing is epic, the Delta<br />
plains of fer stunning lion sightings and<br />
the water ways provide close encounters<br />
with huge herds of elephants, all of which<br />
make Bot swana a top destination for<br />
wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.<br />
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BOTSWANA<br />
FEATURED EXPERIENCES<br />
BOTSWANA<br />
YOUR PERFECT 10 DAYS<br />
1<br />
Glide Through the Delta<br />
One of the best ways to gain a unique<br />
perspective of the Okavango Delta, as well<br />
as insight into the culture of the indigenous<br />
San people, to gliding through it’s s tunning<br />
reed-fringed water ways in a traditional<br />
canoe called a mokoro. You will get to see<br />
a variety of birds, hippos and crocodiles, as<br />
your exper t guide transpor t s you along the<br />
delta in search of wildlife.<br />
DAY 1 - 3 DAY 4 - 6 DAY 7 - 10<br />
2<br />
The Road Less Travelled<br />
While Bot s wana is known for the water ways<br />
of the Okavango Delta and the plains<br />
of the Kalahari, the les ser known Chobe<br />
National Park of fers gues t s a more intimate<br />
safari experience. Chobe is also home to<br />
the highes t concentration of elephant s<br />
on the African continent, making it a<br />
prefect location for those looking for great<br />
photography opportunities.<br />
DumaTau, “roar of the lion”, is<br />
located on the bank s of the<br />
Chobe with views s tretching<br />
acros s Linyanti Wildlife Reser ve.<br />
Here, you can see the large<br />
herds of elephant s and beautiful<br />
birdlife. Enjoy the oppor tunit y to<br />
spend the night on a luxurious<br />
s tar bed, giving you a front row<br />
seat to wild Botswana.<br />
Take a shor t f ly to your nex t<br />
camp, Little Vumbura in the<br />
nor thern area of the Okavango<br />
Delta. Situated on a beautiful<br />
island in a private conces sion,<br />
this is an ideal location for<br />
exploring this special ecos ystem<br />
by water. In between activities,<br />
you can relax in the plunge pool<br />
overlooking the floodplain.<br />
Complete your stay at one of the<br />
mos t beautiful and eco -friendly<br />
lodges in Africa, Mombo. The<br />
“Place of Plent y ” allows you to<br />
immerse yourself in wildlife,<br />
right from your bedroom deck .<br />
It s location is the per fect<br />
combination of sus tainabilit y<br />
and luxur y, as well as boas ting<br />
enormous concentrations of<br />
plains game and predators.<br />
3<br />
Take a Walk on the Wild Side<br />
Heading out into the deser t with a Bushman<br />
is an experience you will never forget. The<br />
Sans people of the Kalahari are the oldes t<br />
inhabitant s of Southern Africa, and while<br />
the modern world is changing life for these<br />
people, their vas t knowledge of living in the<br />
Kalahari is s till being pas sed down through<br />
the generations . This walk is a fantas tic<br />
education for any guest.<br />
Af ter the seasonal rains<br />
to the nor th, the water<br />
f lows into Bot s wana,<br />
making April through<br />
to October a great time<br />
to visit. Check out the<br />
Carmine bee-eaters in<br />
September & October.<br />
Your per fect 10 days in<br />
Bot s wana s tar t s from<br />
$ 13 , 8 0 0.0 0 per person<br />
based on the itinerar y<br />
above. Contact us to<br />
plan your bespoke<br />
Bot s wanan adventure.<br />
B y visiting B ot s w ana<br />
with us , you will help<br />
to suppor t B ot s w ana’s<br />
Rhino Reintro duc tion<br />
Proje c t , based at<br />
Momb o, and camps<br />
using 10 0 % s olar p ower<br />
and gre en op erating<br />
systems.<br />
<strong>TJ</strong> Insider Tip | Sp end<br />
a night or t wo at the<br />
Pangolin Hotel in<br />
Chob e National Park<br />
& take advantage of<br />
les s ons f rom exp er t<br />
photo graphy guides<br />
during your s af ari<br />
activities.<br />
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CANADA<br />
Canada is an untouched wilderness waiting<br />
to be discovered. A focus on the west<br />
coast of British Colombia and it s incredible<br />
temperate rainforest offers the ultimate<br />
holiday combination of cit y break and wild<br />
exploration.<br />
The ever- changing weather of this nor thern<br />
rainforest makes for a lush landscape that<br />
covers approximately 32,000 km 2 . After the<br />
icy cold winter, the forests and coasts star t<br />
to explode with new life and the estuaries<br />
entice the grizzly bears with their feasts of<br />
fish.<br />
Middle to late summer sees the star t of<br />
the salmon spawning season. Mar vel at the<br />
bears swiping and clawing at the salmon<br />
as they furiously f ight to migrate upstream.<br />
The salmon run is an unmissable event for<br />
any wildlife enthusiast.<br />
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CANADA<br />
FEATURED EXPERIENCES<br />
CANADA<br />
YOUR PERFECT 7 DAYS<br />
1<br />
Bear Encounters<br />
E xperience the salmon run and watch<br />
grizzly bears gather to f ish in the Great Bear<br />
Rainfores t. Enjoy a bear safari from May to<br />
October and find yourself in the Canadian<br />
wilderness after an exciting seaplane ride<br />
from Por t Hardy. Each season of fers unique<br />
grizzly bear viewing oppor tunities , from<br />
springtime cubs to the salmon river feast in<br />
September.<br />
DAY 1 - 3 DAY 4<br />
2<br />
The Peak of Vancouver<br />
No matter the season, there is something for<br />
ever yone at Grouse Mountain, from ziplining<br />
and aerial mountain ropes in the summer to<br />
ice skating and snowshoeing in the winter,<br />
as well as lumberjack shows and grizzly bear<br />
visit s . For a challenge, tr y the Grouse Grind, a<br />
1. 8 -mile trail featuring 2,830 s tairs that takes<br />
you 2,800 feet up the mountain. Or, jus t take<br />
the gondola up for amazing views of the cit y<br />
and the ocean.<br />
E xplore the international cit y of<br />
Vancouver while discovering it s<br />
culture and his tor y, explore the<br />
beautiful parks and stop at the<br />
famous Gas town Steam Clock .<br />
We have a range of hotels to<br />
choose from and the cit y of fers a<br />
wide variet y of incredible foods<br />
to tr y, from A sian fusion to local<br />
favourite, poutine.<br />
Travel by plane to Por t Hardy, to catch a seaplane f light to Great<br />
Bear Lodge. Af ter 45 minutes in the air, you will arrive deep in<br />
the fores t at this incredible f loating lagoon lodge, where the sea<br />
meet s the river. This is a per fect habitat for grizzly bears , from<br />
where you will spend your days searching for the them by boat.<br />
In between boat safaris , relax with great food and wonder ful<br />
hospitality. Always keep your eyes peeled because you never know<br />
what might swim by; otters, seals or maybe a humpback whale.<br />
3<br />
Whale Tales<br />
Go in search of orcas and humpback<br />
whales in the s trait s bet ween the Canadian<br />
mainland and Vancouver Island. Set sail into<br />
the waters with your local guide or in your<br />
own kayak to look for the resident orcas<br />
populations , as well as the oppor tunit y to<br />
see the humpback whales bet ween June and<br />
September.<br />
The b es t time to visit<br />
Canada is b et we en<br />
May & October. Time<br />
your trip based on the<br />
wildlife you wish to<br />
s e e in this temp erate<br />
climate.<br />
Your Perfect 7 Days<br />
in Canada s tar t s f rom<br />
$ 4 , 2 5 0.0 0 p er p ers on<br />
based on the itinerar y<br />
ab ove. Contac t us to<br />
plan your b espoke<br />
Canadian adventure.<br />
B y visiting Canada with<br />
us , you will help to<br />
suppor t the prote c tion<br />
of the Great B ear<br />
Rainfores t through it s<br />
conservation fund.<br />
<strong>TJ</strong> Insider Tip | Travel in<br />
late spring to s e e young<br />
griz zly cubs exploring<br />
the fores t s with their<br />
mothers, amongst the<br />
beautiful spring flowers.<br />
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A visit to India will allow you to discover<br />
brightly painted cities , absorb rich culture<br />
and view architectural masterpieces . Go<br />
in search of the iconic tiger in national<br />
parks dotted with crumbling temples of<br />
the past. Journey with us to Agra to admire<br />
the venerable new wonder of the world,<br />
the Taj Mahal. With plent y of oppor tunit y<br />
to savour it s spices and capture it s vibrant<br />
colours , India is a truly exciting countr y to<br />
experience.<br />
INDIA<br />
To balance the busy sightseeing schedule,<br />
our itineraries include a wonder ful<br />
oppor tunit y to unwind. Complete your<br />
travel adventure with a retreat into the cool<br />
mountains , where you will pass monasteries<br />
and tea plantations and enjoy af ternoon<br />
yoga amongst tranquil surroundings.<br />
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INDIA<br />
FEATURED EXPERIENCES<br />
INDIA<br />
YOUR PERFECT 10 DAYS<br />
1<br />
Mystical Creatures<br />
Few animals are as mystical as the illusive<br />
tiger, with jus t under 4,0 0 0 remaining in the<br />
world. One of the mos t s tunning landscapes<br />
in which to look for these gorgeous big cat s<br />
is on safari in Ranthambore National Park .<br />
Surrounded by temples , lakes and fores t s ,<br />
you will set out in search of tigers , but keep<br />
your eyes open for all the other incredible<br />
wildlife this park has to of fer including<br />
leopard, sloth bear & hyena.<br />
DAY 1 - 3 DAY 4 - 6 DAY 7 - 10<br />
2<br />
Temple of Love<br />
A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of<br />
the new seven wonders of the world, the<br />
Taj Mahal is the icon of India and a symbol<br />
of love known around the world. Beat the<br />
crowds and take in the view from acros s<br />
the Yamuna River at Agra For t, jus t as Shah<br />
Jahan did during the las t years of his life,<br />
af ter he was over thrown by his son and<br />
imprisoned there. Sunset provides amazing<br />
light in which to capture this monument.<br />
Start your journey in Rajasthan’s<br />
bus tling capital, Jaipur. Stay<br />
at the Rajmahal Palace, one of<br />
the oldes t and mos t treasured<br />
palaces in the ‘Pink Cit y ’ of<br />
Jaipur. E xplore the his toric for t s ,<br />
palaces and be guided through<br />
the local market s , where you<br />
can enjoy delicious food and<br />
beautiful architecture.<br />
Leave the cit y behind and<br />
head to Sujan Sher Bagh on<br />
the edge of the legendar y<br />
Ranthambore National Park .<br />
With conser vation at the hear t<br />
of this camp, you will have the<br />
per fect eco s tay, as you go in<br />
search of the magical tiger.<br />
Complete your tour of Rajas than<br />
and head to Jawai, where<br />
the hills glow with life. The<br />
mysteries of the nomadic Rabari<br />
herdsmen and leopards of the<br />
caves will become truths of<br />
your adventure. Alternately,<br />
you can head nor th to the<br />
land of the lamas , mountains<br />
and monas teries , with a s tay<br />
Chamba Camp in Ladakh.<br />
3<br />
Find Your Balance<br />
People of ten think of India as a bus tling<br />
and bus y des tinations but many places of fer<br />
serene locations to unwind and disconnect<br />
from the outside world. India is home to one<br />
of the world’s oldes t holis tic healing s ystems ,<br />
developed more than 3 ,0 0 0 years ago,<br />
Ayurvedic medicine. Try a sunrise yoga class,<br />
followed by an Ayur vedic treatment, to end<br />
your holiday feeling rejuvenated.<br />
The time to visit India is<br />
based on your lo cation.<br />
January to March is<br />
b es t for tiger s af aris ,<br />
while June to Novemb er<br />
of fers oppor tunities to<br />
explore the mountain<br />
retreat s of the<br />
Himalayas.<br />
Your Per fe c t 10 Day s<br />
in India s tar t s f rom<br />
$6 ,0 0 0.0 0 p er p ers on<br />
based on the itinerar y<br />
ab ove. Contac t us to<br />
plan your bespoke<br />
Indian adventure.<br />
B y visiting India with<br />
us , you will help to<br />
suppor t medical<br />
camps , e ducation<br />
programmes and antip<br />
oaching work through<br />
the lo dges we par tner<br />
with here.<br />
<strong>TJ</strong> Insider Tip | Explore<br />
the fores t reser ves of<br />
Dudhwa while staying<br />
at Jaagir Lo dge. This<br />
will give you a chance<br />
to s e e a wide v ariet y of<br />
wildlife, aw ay f rom the<br />
crowds .<br />
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Kenya is renowned as the classic safari<br />
destination. Sprawling grasslands are<br />
home to the famous lions of the Maasai<br />
Mara and nature’s greatest show, the<br />
great migration. Most visitors f lock to<br />
Kenya between June and September<br />
to witness this legendar y zebra and<br />
wildebeest river crossing.<br />
KENYA<br />
If you prefer to explore a less- crowded<br />
Kenya, we recommend journeying to<br />
the dramatic landscape of the Great<br />
Rif t Valley, a geological masterpiece<br />
that encompasses savannah plains and<br />
parched deser t s with cool highlands and<br />
snow- capped mountains , as well as lush<br />
equatorial forests.<br />
These endless oppor tunities for<br />
discover y, coupled with a fascinating<br />
histor y and colour ful culture, make Kenya<br />
a wonder ful choice for an unforgettable<br />
African adventure.<br />
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KENYA<br />
FEATURED EXPERIENCES<br />
KENYA<br />
YOUR PERFECT 10 DAYS<br />
1<br />
Nature’s Greatest Show<br />
The dramatic s plays out on the s tunning<br />
“s tage” of the Maasai Mara, as the world’s<br />
larges t migration reaches the bank s of the<br />
river for the famous , and of ten raw, cros sing<br />
of over 2 million animals . A s one of the Seven<br />
Wonders of Africa, the migration draws many<br />
touris t s each year to witnes s this spectacular<br />
event. However, if you prefer to go when it is<br />
a little les s crowded, head there in October<br />
to experience both a pleasant climate and<br />
les s visitors .<br />
DAY 1 - 3 DAY 4 - 6 DAY 7 - 10<br />
2<br />
Flock Together<br />
Another of Kenya’s national park s is famous<br />
for a dif ferent spectacle; huge f lock s of pink<br />
f lamingos gathering at the soda lake in Lake<br />
Nakuru National Park . The park is also home<br />
to both the black and the white rhino, the<br />
endangered Rothschild’s giraffe and several<br />
prides of lions , as well as being one of the<br />
bes t places in Kenya to spot a leopard.<br />
From Nairobi, travel nor th<br />
to Elsa’s Kopje. This s tunning<br />
location, is home to the Born<br />
Free s tor y and of fers an<br />
exclusive safari experience.<br />
With magnif icent views of the<br />
plains , enjoy game drives away<br />
from the crowds . Large herds<br />
of elephant s are a highlight in<br />
the mos t diverse wildlife park in<br />
East Africa.<br />
Nex t, travel to the famous<br />
Lewa Wildlife Conser vanc y<br />
and s tay at Kifaru House. The<br />
timeles s tranquilit y of Africa will<br />
surround you, as you mar vel at<br />
Eas t Africa’s healthies t black<br />
and white rhino populations .<br />
With views of Mount Kenya from<br />
the conser vanc y, this f ive -room<br />
lodge is the per fect hideaway.<br />
Complete your Kenyan<br />
adventure with a s tay at Kichwa<br />
Tembo Tented Camp. This<br />
s tunning Camp resides where<br />
the riverine fores t meet s the<br />
s weeping plains in the path<br />
of the awe -inspiring Great<br />
Migration. Kenya await s , as<br />
culture and wildlife embrace you<br />
during your stay.<br />
3<br />
Literary Inspiration<br />
When in Nairobi, journey just 10km outside<br />
of town to visit the former Af rican home of<br />
Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her<br />
book, Out of Africa, which chronicles her life<br />
at the estate. Her book inspired a Hollywood<br />
movie by the same name that in turn inspired<br />
many to visit Kenya for themselves and<br />
discover the magic of this country.<br />
Avoid March through to<br />
April due to heav y rains .<br />
Mos t visitors arrive in<br />
the dr y s eason for the<br />
migration between<br />
Augus t & S eptemb er ;<br />
however, those w anting<br />
to mis s the crowds<br />
should go b et we en<br />
October & December.<br />
Your Per fe c t 10 Day s<br />
in Keny a s tar t s f rom<br />
$ 4 , 2 20.0 0 p er p ers on<br />
based on the itinerar y<br />
ab ove. Contac t us to<br />
plan your bespoke<br />
Kenyan adventure.<br />
By visiting Kenya<br />
with us , you will help<br />
to suppor t the Lew a<br />
Wildlife Cons er v anc y<br />
and Kenya’s antip<br />
oaching unit s . Adding<br />
#Mab el to your b o oking<br />
will enable us to<br />
purchase a kit for their<br />
Kenyan project.<br />
<strong>TJ</strong> Insider Tip | Take a<br />
yoga class while lo oking<br />
out over L ake Nakurau<br />
& it s pink f lamingos .<br />
The Clif f is an exciting<br />
new b outique lo dge<br />
lo cate d in this b eautif ul<br />
National Park.<br />
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