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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse January 12th, 2024

Taking the leap: My bungee jumping adventure with Face Adrenalin at the Bloukrans Bridge


Recently, I had the exhilarating opportunity to conquer one of the world's highest bungee jumps at Bloukrans Bridge in Tsitsikamma.

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Tara Jenneker By: Tara Jenneker February 3rd, 2021

Meet Rosemary Brown - An 8-time Encounters Traveller


Rosemary Brown has travelled with us 8 times - we find out about all her travel experiences and why she keeps coming back.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 7th, 2020

Lockdown chat with Mariah - Travel consultant at Encounters Travel


We chat to Mariah Alves, a travel consultant here at Encounters Travel, who shares her lock-down experience and which travel destination she misses the most.

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Kelly Anne Ellis By: Kelly Anne Ellis February 24th, 2020

Meet the Team: Ant's Role at Encounters Travel


Anthony Horrobin, better known as Ant, is the Sales Manager at Encounters Travel. If you've travelled with us, you would have more than likely have had some sort of chat with him before!

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Michaila Knauff By: Michaila Knauff December 15th, 2019

Best time to visit Croatia


Croatia’s stunning natural beauty, fascinating historical sights and delicious food has made the country a firm favourite amongst travel enthusiasts. Whilst you can enjoy a trip to Croatia all year round, it is important to know which season best suits your own travel interests and goals.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse February 11th, 2018

An early morning trip to Abu Simbel


A trip to the Abu Simbel Temple is an optional tour on Encounters Travel's 9-day Discover Egypt tour, which South African traveller Jarred Manasse experienced in 2018.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse February 6th, 2018

A sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor


Encounters Travel's Jarred Manasse recently went hot air ballooning over the Egyptian city of Luxor, which is often dubbed 'the worlds greatest open air museum'

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Take a spin through Old Delhi: The Spinmonkey Cycle Tour


The Adelaide Review's John Dexter recently travelled on our 9-day Incredible India tour. One of the activities he enjoyed was a cycle tour through the streets of Old Delhi.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse October 25th, 2017

Tour Review: Nepal Exposed


Nicholas and Yvonne Towasser recently embarked on our 10-day Nepal Exposed tour, which gives travellers a taste of the country.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Experiencing New Delhi’s Art of Hope Tour


The Adelaide Review's John Dexter recently travelled on our 9-day Incredible India tour. One of the activities he enjoyed was New Delhi's Art of Hope tour.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse October 19th, 2017

Incredible India Tour Review


John Dexter – a writer for Australia’s Adelaide Review tried our brand new Incredible India Tour. We sat down with him to find out his thoughts. 

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse June 7th, 2017

IN PHOTOS: Sheri’s Egyptian Adventure


Sheri Bolton recently went on a 10-day Egypt tour with Encounters Travel from 24 March - 3 April 2017. Here are some of her best snaps.

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Andy Hosie By: Andy Hosie June 23rd, 2016

Kilimanjaro trekking diary


I used to live and work in Tanzania and during that time my work took me to all corners of the Country, which included Arusha, Moshi and Kilimanjaro.

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Bianca Venmans By: Bianca Venmans April 14th, 2015

Egypt: Experience of a lifetime


Egypt was a milestone for me in many ways. It was the 10th country that I have explored and my first time in the continent of Africa.

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Danniell Saunders By: Danniell Saunders August 1st, 2013

A visit to Jordan


After selling Jordan tours for many years and having to cancel two previous trips, I finally made it to Jordan this year and it was definitely worth the wait!

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Kirsty Blakeley By: Kirsty Blakeley December 20th, 2011

Grand Egyptian Adventure – May 2010


Having worked in the UK reservations office for the last four months and from my training and research into this tour, I thought that I knew all there was to know.

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