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05/05/2024

You know you're in Fiji when the tourism conference starts with a singing performance and includes these meetings...

11/03/2024

Amazing Peak Season Migration Safari Offer to Kenya

7-nights / $5650 per person
*based on double occupancy, min 2 people
Book by March 31, 2024
Travel July through September, 2024

Just like on TV… this is your chance to witness the awe-inspiring herds of wildebeest and zebra, river crossings with crocodiles lying in wait, elephants, lions, leopards, (no tigers nor bears), but a multitude of animals too numerous to note.
Experience an authentic tented camp safari based in exclusive conservancies with Big Five game viewing in open aired 4x4 vehicles escorted by experienced, knowledgeable safari guides. Get out of the vehicle and enhance your safari with a Masai guided bush walk and view nocturnal wildlife with night games drives. Immerse into the African bush with the sounds, smells and tastes a part of your days and nights.

Truly a Life Changing Travel Experience!

Fully Inclusive Safari:
- 1 night Nairobi National Park,
- 3 nights Laikipia,
- 3 nights Mara,
- All transfers from arrival into Nairobi International Airport, including domestic flights to Laikipia and the Mara,
- All meals,
- Beverages including soft drinks, Tusker beer, house wine, Vodka, gin & tonic, mineral water,
- Day & night shared game drives in open sided 4x4 safari vehicle with qualified guide,
- Picnics, sundowners in the conservancy, walks with Maasai warriors,
- Daily conservancy fees, and 1 day Mara Reserve Fee,
- Visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary,
- Meet Baraka the black rhino,
- Tax and service fees.

Don’t miss this amazing offer for a dream safari - Call Great Expeditions Travel Today!
720-494-1530
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22/02/2024

Malawi is a country of stunning landscapes, expansive golden beaches, the continent's second largest lake filled with over 800 cichlid species, friendly local communities, and conservation successes that have returned national parks to thriving wildlife havens. And it's now visa Free! The government recently announced ending of tourist visas for 79 countries including the USA. With plentiful flight connections from neighboring countries including South Africa and Zambia, it's never been easier to access this unconventional and underestimated beach and safari holiday destination.

10/02/2024

Happy Lunar New Year! According to the 3,000 year old Chinese Zodiac, the year of the wood dragon begins with the new moon, commencing a year influenced by the power of the dragon and nurturing essence of wood which encourages everyone to explore, stay open minded, and follow our curiosity. What a lovely theme for 2024. Photo courtesy of Sydney Opera House, which is lit red, the auspicious color of energy and prosperity, in celebration of the new year.

03/02/2024

Did you know today is international pisco sour day? In honor of Chile and Peru's dueling national drink (who are we to question the holiday), we're sharing a recipe for Chilean pisco. Add some egg whites if you're feeling Peruvian or take on a signature personalization with some Johnny Walker Black, like our host did at our camp in Torres del Paine National Park. Pisco is for everybody and is best enjoyed while savoring spectacular scenery or after adventures in the outdoors! How do you like to make yours?

01/02/2024

Good news from Uganda! Five new gorilla families have been successfully habituated and are available to visit on gorilla trekking excursions. A dedicated four-year habituation process led by Uganda Wildlife Authority has resulted in Uganda's total climbing to 194 gorilla trekking permits and 24 families! Have you experienced one of the most intimate wildlife encounters on the planet yet? Contact us to learn more about gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda.

24/01/2024

To our New York community, we'll be at the Travel & Adventure Show on January 27 - 28 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center featuring travel to Iceland, Patagonia, East Africa, and Fiji! Come stop by to pick up a recipe for Fijian ceviche or a unique cocktail to pair with dreams of Iceland. We'll send you home with great information about how to get off the beaten path in each destination. You can find us in Booth 444, and as VIP members of our community, you're also entitled to free entry with the VIP Code E24GRTEXP100 if you get your tickets by end of day tomorrow! See you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-new-york-travel-adventure-show-tickets-737518496677?discount=E24GRTEXP100

05/01/2024

Happy ! Our team at Great Expeditions Travel are always on the look out for birdlife whether we're in our Colorado back yards or on adventures worldwide. We know many travelers who didn't consider themselves interested in birds but discover during their safari and other explorations in nature how charismatic and captivating our feathered friends can be. Pollinators, population controllers, and providers of song and color with personality to spare! We celebrate birds everywhere!

📸1. Rufous hummingbird, Colorado. 2. Carmine bee-eater, Zambia 3. Chestnut-mandibled toucan, Costa Rica 4. Spotted Eagle Owl, South Africa 5. Pacific pigeon, Fiji 6. Crowned Crane, Uganda 7. Chilean Flamingo, Chile 8. Blue-footed b***y, Ecuador 9. African penguin, South Africa 10. Kookaburra, Australia

21/12/2023

This evening marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The longest night of the year has long been a time to celebrate the imminent return of the sun for cultures across the world. The ancient Neolithic monument of Stonehenge, which we love to visit with a local expert guide, was constructed to align with the sun's path where archaeologists find evidence of feasts and gatherings for the solstice. Today, we see traditions remaining from the Japanese custom of soaking in a hot bath with citrus fruit, the Chinese belief in the transition from yin energy to yang energy, and the Iranian celebration of rebirth, called Yalda. Many say this is the time of year to plant seeds of intention in preparation for the germination of springtime. So, we wish you a peaceful winter solstice and take comfort in the hope of light to come.

06/12/2023

While no safari is complete without the charismatic big cats, the awe-inspiring elephant herds, and the colorful birdlife, safari is punctuated by little moments with creatures you may not know will be so endearing. This southern tree hyrax (dendrohyrax arboretus) is a close relative to none other than the elephant! A nocturnal creature, it still loves to bathe in the warmth of morning sunlight as it watches for predators before bedding down in the safety of a tree cavity.

24/11/2023

Our take of window shopping on black Friday...Too young yet to attempt a large meal, a female leopard looks longingly at the casual grazing of zebra and waterbuck on this winter morning in Lower Zambezi National Park. Photographed on our small group safari.

16/11/2023

As we enter the holiday season, we should all be equipped with a drink recipe that can be both medicinal and indulgent. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger, vitamin C from fresh lemon or lime juice, antibacterial benefits of raw honey, and hydrating water are the essential ingredients to Dawa tea, which means "medicine" in Swahili. A clever, enterprising cocktail enthusiast at Nairobi's Carnivore Restaurant blended inspiration from traditional tea with the crisp and refreshing caipirinha to make Kenya's National cocktail, the Dawa.

15/11/2023

November is mango season in Fiji. Family selling these on a roadside stand for Fiji $3 for the full plateful.

03/10/2023

Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park is officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! We had the pleasure of exploring Nyungwe earlier this year with outstanding chimpanzee observations. It's one of the oldest rainforests in Africa with more endemic species than any forest in the Albertine Rift, housing 322 bird species, over a dozen primate species, endemic butterflies, and over 200 orchids!

27/09/2023

As a boutique travel company, we're lucky to work with travelers who seek out meaningful connection, embrace diversity, and invest in travel that makes a positive impact. So, on we celebrate our intrepid adventurers who support the mission of Great Expeditions Travel to make travel life-changing. This year's theme is Tourism and Green Investment, so here are a few examples of adventures that included tourism-supported conservation efforts:
1. Darcie Smith, co-owner of Great Expeditions Travel administering oxygen to a white rhino during its GPS collaring at Marataba Conservation Camps
2. Coral reef protection in Dominica against operated by local professionals in collaboration with visiting divers to help catalogue, treat, and monitor coral in the Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve
3. Our Zambia group spent a morning with the Musekese Conservation team who were preparing for the , one of the many ways they have been instrumental in fundraising for conservation of Kafue National Park. Their research, monitoring, and community outreach has made an enormous impact on the health and increase in wildlife.
4. Chilean gaucho culture has historically been at odds with pumas, but the oldest working estancia in Torres del Paine is at the forefront of tourism-supported conservation. Their approach is using tourism to help balance cultural preservation with adapting to best practices for sustainable livestock management and wildlife conservation.
5. In Fiji, community-led tourism is abundant, whether you're on multi-day treks overnighting in rural communities like some of our group will be doing before our dive trip, experiencing the rich traditions of a local community on a day visit, joining a local guide on an epic waterfall exploration, or even purchasing a souvenir pearl from a community-coop that is also protecting a mangrove ecosystem.

01/09/2023

Good news from Fiji Airways! Our preferred air carrier for the South Pacific has announced that their newest Airbus, proudly named after one of its 330 islands, Vatulele, has flown the 8,520 kilometers from Singapore to Nadi, Fiji powered by a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend. This island nation understands the important of investing in reducing carbon emissions so that we can enjoy the Bula spirit for years to come. https://www.fijiairways.com/en-us/media-centre/island-of-vatulele

11/08/2023

Oh Iceland...the land of quirky museums, friendly locals, tempestuous nature, and breathtaking landscapes including the currently-erupting Litli-Hrutur. It's character is in its contrasts: emerald auroras and endless daylight, expansive silence and crashing waves, geothermal relaxation and epic excitement. We know how to to get off the influencer-beaten path and explore iconic landmarks without the crowds. Check out our website for some inspiration.
https://greatexpeditionstravel.com/iceland

24/07/2023

Here's a teaser short video from our recent Horse Riding Safari in Botswana - we did indeed have some encounters with the eles and other wildlife as hoped for!

Thanks to those who entrusted their travels and joined Marjanna on this life changing travel experience!
Shelley Smagac Julie Lobdell Marie Breier Allie Hunt Peggy Robinson.

It was an incredible 9 days in the saddle...

More to share and full trip report in the near future.

Getting ready for our next Great Expeditions Travel Adventure - Horseriding Safari to South Africa and Botswana!

Marjanna Akhtar is heading over along with a few fellow equestrians: Shelley Smagac, Julie Lobdell, Peggy Robinson, Marie Breier and Allie Hunt for 9 days in the saddle.

In preparation, Marjanna has been working on getting her saddle seat in shape with some longer mountain rides around her home turf in the Northfork Valley on her young Australian Stock Horse, Lilydale.

Stay tuned for some images of our own group on safari - like this picture of the horses with an elephant herd!

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There is nothing quite as exhilarating as floating beneath a thundering waterfall in a secluded valley far from the tourist scene. In the remote northern interior of Viti Levu sits the quiet traditional Fijian village of Nabalasere, the custodians of Fiji's largest waterfall. The few travelers who are willing to make the journey are rewarded with welcoming Fijian hospitality, a tour of their village, and an escorted hike to the base of the mighty waterfall tucked in the hills behind the village. #Nabalasere #nabalasere #nabalaserewaterfall #fiji #offthebeatenpath #waterfallchasing #waterfalllovers #waterfalls #waterfall

Our small group departures are limited edition opportunities to join us in unique destinations worldwide. This time next year, join Darcie Smith and a small group of travelers to her favorite wildlife locations in Zambia. This itinerary is customized to connect the essential river systems of the Kafue, Zambezi, and Luangwa; the beating heart of Zambia's wild ecosystems housing iconic species in great numbers and offering the engaged traveler unparalleled opportunity to be involved, get curious, and experience uncrowded, untamed wilderness. https://greatexpeditionstravel.com/zambia-immersive-safari

The Socorro Archipelago is arguably the best place in the world for diving with marine megafauna. On our second group departure, we enjoyed incredible visibility, schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks, whale shark encounters on multiple dives, friendly dolphins, and more giant manta rays than we knew what to do with. Check out our blog post to learn more about it. #socorro #socorroisland #socorroislands #socorroislanddiving #mantadive #whalesharkdive #hammerhead #hammerheadshark #scallopedhammerhead #giantmanta #giantmantaray #revillagigedo #Revillagigedo

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We have great news for you! New Zealand is scheduled to reopen on May 2! This is one of our favorite destinations with so much to offer travelers, whether you're looking to wander the multi-day hiking tracks, navigate the fjord lands, sip wine while whale watching, or immerse yourself in the crystal clear southern night skies. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Let us help you explore it as a customized, authentic, and immersive adventure!

So excited to offer this special Scuba Diving Group Trip to the Socorro Islands, off the Baja Coast of Mexico onboard the Solmar V! Join Richard Akhtar for what will truly be a "Diving Trip of a Lifetime"! https://greatexpeditionstravel.com/socorro Be sure to check out the video link - footage from Richard's exploratory trip this past December. Video Editing by Jackson Helwig @j_photography671

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Amazing video we were lucky to take of this Kudu choosing to cross the Easo Ng'iro in the wrong place. All good in the end but touch and go for a few seconds... #kenya #africa #africatravel #wildlife #nature #travel #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #instadaily #video #instagood #travelgram #travellingthroughtheworld #nakedplanet #awesomeearth #lifechangingtravel #greatexpeditionstravel @sabuk_lodge_kenya

Spectacular Millenium Cave on Espirito Santo, Vanuatu. 2 hrs trekking to get to cave. Half hour in complete darkness getting through. Same again rappelling down canyon then an hour float. Don't know of anything else quite like it for a day out!... #milleniumcave #espíritosanto #vanuatuislands #airvanuatu #LifeChagingTravel #greatexpeditionstravel #bucketlist @sueherrick1 #Travel_Grt #caves #canyon

Iconic dive - SS President Coolidge. 1 min speed intro. to the lady at 130ft (40m) but so much more to see. Yet another unique reason to visit... #vanuatu #coolidge #LifeChagingTravel #greatexpeditionstravel #espiritosanto #scubadiving #bucketlistvanuatu #bucketlist

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Established in 1996, Great Expeditions is a specialist travel operator that specializes in bespoke itinerary planning for individuals, small groups and families looking to travel internationally and create memories to last a lifetime. Our focus is to offer unique, boutique and personalized experiences; incorporating adventure, nature and culture by working in partnership with service providers demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable travel. We are not, and never will be, a mass market tour operator working with numbers. We are a company that will always strive to realize experiences of a lifetime for our travelers. In particular, we are looking for the hidden gems and unique experiences that will make our Great Expeditions stand apart in an ever changing world.