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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 />

2<br />

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 />

3<br />

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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