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Botswana or Namibia for Your First Safari?

Namibia or Botswana for your first safari? Compare Etosha with the Okavango and Chobe, camping with lodge accommodation, and a 10-day route through both from $2,690.

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The Encounters Adventure Travel Report 2027

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October 14, 2026

The Encounters Adventure Travel Report 2027

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The Single Supplement Problem: Where Solo Travellers Avoid Paying Extra

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October 13, 2026

The Single Supplement Problem: Where Solo Travellers Avoid Paying Extra

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What an overland truck tour is actually like (and who it suits)

Destination Guides • 9 min read

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What is an overland truck tour actually like? An honest look at daily life on our Oasis Overland trips: travel days, c...

Is 8 Days Enough for Egypt? What You Can and Can't Fit In

Destination Guides • 11 min read

October 12, 2026

Is 8 Days Enough for Egypt? What You Can and Can't Fit In

See how much of Egypt fits into eight days, from Cairo and the Pyramids to Aswan, Luxor and the Nile, plus the experienc...

Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking? Permits, costs and fitness

Destination Guides • 9 min read

October 12, 2026

Uganda or Rwanda for gorilla trekking? Permits, costs and fitness

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Is the Jordan Pass worth buying if you are already on a tour?

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October 11, 2026

Is the Jordan Pass worth buying if you are already on a tour?

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