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An adrenaline fuelled adventure in Namibia

Having been lucky enough to travel extensively throughout Africa, Namibia has always been one country that I’ve been keen to return to and see more of, in particular. When Ultimate Safaris kindly invited me to experience their exclusive guided tours, I didn’t hesitate to accept and ventured on the trip of a life time combining […]

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  • SReynolds
  • 12th September 2019
Exceptional Journeys

We are delighted to announce that Exceptional Travel have teamed up with world-class photographer, Paul Joynson-Hicks, to lead an exclusive wildlife photography tour to Brazil’s Pantanal. The Pantanal is home to one of the largest and, thanks to dedicated conservation teams, thriving jaguar populations in the world. This small and intimate trip includes stays in both the North and […]

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  • LouiseRP
  • 10th July 2019
An Exceptional Journey to Zambia and Malawi

Alex Bellew, one of our Senior Sales Consultants, along with her friend George, has just returned from an exceptional journey, and here she tells us about their amazing trip. We’ve just returned from a fantastic journey to Zambia and Malawi, where we enjoyed safari in the South Luangwa National Park, followed by some relaxation and […]

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  • LouiseRP
  • 20th June 2019

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An adrenaline fuelled adventure in Namibia
Having been lucky enough to travel extensively throughout Africa, Namibia has always been one country that I’ve been keen to return to and see more of, in particular. When Ultimate Safaris kindly invited me to experience their exclusive guided...
Read more

Exceptional Journeys
We are delighted to announce that Exceptional Travel have teamed up with world-class photographer, Paul Joynson-Hicks, to lead an exclusive wildlife photography tour to Brazil’s Pantanal. The Pantanal is home to one of the largest and, thanks to dedicated conservation teams, thriving jaguar...
Read more

An Exceptional Journey to Zambia and Malawi
Alex Bellew, one of our Senior Sales Consultants, along with her friend George, has just returned from an exceptional journey, and here she tells us about their amazing trip. We’ve just returned from a fantastic journey to Zambia and...
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The First Decade of Exceptional Travel
This month Exceptional Travel is celebrating its 10th birthday, and we are extremely proud of how far we have come in our first decade, and as always we are extremely grateful to you, our trusted clients. Exceptional Travel began...
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Our Favourite Tree Houses
Here is a look at two of the most exceptional tree houses in South Africa and Costa Rica, click on the property name to take you to it’s dedicated page and find out more: The Kingston Treehouse, Lion Sands,...
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Put Your Best Foot Forward
Whether it be nearing the summit of a mountain, feeling the might of surrounding peaks, making your way through hidden rain forests or listening to the calls from animals echoing all around, there is nothing quite like the thrill...
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Our Favourite Luxury Tented Camps
Here is a look at some of the most exceptional tented camps around the world, click on the camp name to take you to it’s dedicated page and find out more: Hoanib Valley Camp, Namibia This new camp opened...
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The Myriad Landscapes of Latin America
With Spring starting to peep its head above the cold earth and the days getting longer, we are turning our attention to the other side of the world, where the bright colours of Autumn are in full display. Let...
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Welcoming the newest member of our Exceptional team
We are very excited to welcome a new member to our Exceptional team this week, as Louise Russell-Pavier joins us as Marketing Manager. Louise joins us having returned last year from just over a year living in Sri Lanka...
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An Exceptional Adventure in Sri Lanka
We have just returned from a spectacular journey to Sri Lanka with a group of eight, wonderful guests. The journey took us from Colombo up to the plains of Anuradhapura; by train through rolling hills draped in tea plantations...
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Ice-Breaking News!
Almost unheard of at this time of year but news has it that a few cabins are now available on one of our favourite boats in the Antarctic. If you’ve finally had enough of Brexit and you’re looking for...
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See The World For Less
As we kick off 2019 with U.K Parliament still in deadlock and amidst talk of ‘deal or no deal’, we thought we would reach for our tin hats early in preparation of what may lie ahead. With European holiday...
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Private Villa in Mexico
Our first treat for 2019 is to let you know about a fantastic private villa on Mexico’s Caribbean coast that is (amazingly) still available for February half term. This delightful beach-front home is offering a complimentary chef and butler...
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Our Top Destinations for 2019
If you’re feeling like you’ve gorged on a year’s worth of decadent food over Christmas and you need a plan to burn it off – look no further than Bhutan. This achingly beautiful country is next on our hot...
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Our Top Destinations for 2019
Number three on our hot list for 2019 is Namibia. This wild and rugged land is one of the least populated places on earth and its vast expanses of deserts, dunes and deltas are teeming with wildlife. Exceptional Travel...
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Our Top Destinations for 2019
Next up on our hot list for 2019 is Antarctica. However high your expectations, we can be pretty certain this white continent will exceed them beyond your wildest dreams. Want to combine two of the driest and most spectacular...
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Our Top Destinations for 2019
The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is the first on our list of top travel destinations for 2019. Dropped into the Atlantic off the west coast of Africa, these little lost worlds are swathed in UNESCO protected...
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Launching our new website
After a year of hard work from our dedicated team, who bravely took on hours of research, writing new content for each region and carefully choosing and resizing over 7,000 images, today we are proud to launch our brand...
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Gorillas On Your List?
Nothing can prepare you for the surge of emotion that takes over when you see a mountain gorilla for the first time. It is an experience that lasts for a lifetime and will, in some way, change you. As...
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Don’t get left out in the cold…
The summer is officially over. If your memories of long, lazy days soaking up the sunshine are fading rapidly, below we have gathered a list of our suggested top five winter escapes.
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A happy guest returns from Zambia
Renowned wildlife photographer Paul Joynson Hicks lead a small group of four guests to Zambia's South Luangwa National Park recently, and they sent in some examples of the fantastic shots they took whilst on safari.
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The First Lady of Kenya starts 2018 Lewa Marathon
We were again delighted to work with Tusk and be involved with the Lewa Marathon, organising the travel arrangements for most of the international runners attending.
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New Nasca Lines Discovered in Peru
Armed with satellites and drones, archaeologists discover new Nasca lines and dozens of other enigmatic geoglyphs carved into the earth.
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October Half Term
You may well be all set for the summer, whether you are planning to make your way to The Maldives, settle in Scotland, pop over the pond or wind your way down to the West Country, but have you...
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Astonishing Arabia!
Exceptional Travel's Susanna Reynolds returns to Oman, visiting Muscat, the desert, the mountains and the tropical shores of Salalah. Read her full trip report here.
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Beautiful Botswana
Head of African sales Lukey Bourne returns from Botswana where she visited a selection of the best camps in the Okvanago Delta. Read her full trip report here.
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