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Tamerone Manasse By: Tamerone Manasse February 13th, 2024

Encounters Travel Nominated as Finalist for Top Travel Retailer Award


Encounters Travel is honored to be a finalist for the Top Travel Retailer Award. Join us in celebrating this recognition of our commitment to exceptional travel experiences and ethical tourism practices.

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Ralph Foulds By: Ralph Foulds November 5th, 2021

It's our 10th birthday!


It's 10 full years this month since Encounters Travel took its first traveller on holiday! Find out more about our journey & find out how we're celebrating it! 

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse July 22nd, 2021

International Travel Update


Updates on some of our destinations, which will make travelling on our tours feasible & cheaper for travellers based in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe & around the world.

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Michaila Knauff By: Michaila Knauff April 21st, 2021

Archaeologists Unearth ‘Ancient Egyptian Pompeii’


Find out more about Egypt's latest discovery!

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse May 4th, 2020

LIVE BLOG: How coronavirus has affected the travel industry


We’ve put together a live blog to share the stories of the travel community during this tough period. If you would like to submit your story, please email jarred@encounterstravel.com

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Ralph Foulds By: Ralph Foulds December 31st, 2022

Coronavirus - Destinations Update


Please read for up-to-date details of which countries our tours are operating in again, as well as which remain suspended, together with notes on expected restart dates. 

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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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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse February 21st, 2020

Turkey set to become visa-free for UK and Schengen area travellers


Turkey has decided to become visa-free for UK & Schengen travellers!

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Kelly Anne Ellis By: Kelly Anne Ellis January 30th, 2020

Meet the Team: Gavin De Vos


Gavin is one of the travel consultants in the Encounters sales team. 

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Michaila Knauff By: Michaila Knauff November 7th, 2019

Egypt's largest archaeological find in over 100 years


Find out all the details about Egyt's latest discovery right here!

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse August 8th, 2019

Early Bird Specials! Are you ready to travel in 2020?


We've just launched our 2020 dates in some of our most popular destinations and to celebrate, we're giving you discounts on them!

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Tara Jenneker By: Tara Jenneker July 29th, 2019

Five must-see attractions in the Balkans


Visiting the Balkans you will have a chance to witness outstanding architecture, mountain peaks, flowing rivers and lakes – the ideal destination for every avid adventurous traveller. 

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse November 20th, 2017

Get notified once our Black Friday deals go live


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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Win an Egypt tour for two with Encounters Travel


Is visiting the Great Pyramids on your travel wishlist in 2018? Encounters Travel is giving one lucky person the chance to win an Egypt tour for two this festive season!

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse October 16th, 2017

Get up to 40% off our Discover Egypt Tour!


Want to see Egypt's Great Pyramids? Then take advantage of our amazing discounts on our 9-day Discover Egypt small group tour!

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Win an 8-day Nepal Tour with Encounters Travel


Encounters Travel is once again giving one lucky follower the chance to win an 8-day Nepal tour.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 17th, 2019

Win a 9-day India Tour with Encounters Travel


Encounters Travel is once again giving one lucky follower the chance to win a 9-day India tour.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Win an 8-day Morocco Tour with Encounters Travel


Encounters Travel is once again giving one lucky follower the chance to win an 8-day Morocco tour.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse July 3rd, 2017

Early bird specials! Get 10% off all of our 2018 tours!


We've just released the majority of our 2018 tours and we're offering all our travellers 10% off all departures scheduled for next year until 31 July 2017.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Win a 6-day Jordan Tour with Encounters Travel


Encounters Travel is once again giving one lucky follower the chance to win a 6-day Jordan tour.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse April 16th, 2019

Encounters Travel earns certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor


Encounters Travel has been honored with a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence for 2017.

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Jarred Manasse By: Jarred Manasse May 31st, 2017

WiFi now available on all Egypt Tours!


We are proud to announce that all of our Egypt tours are now fully equipped with WiFi during all sightseeing activities.

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Ralph Foulds By: Ralph Foulds April 16th, 2019

Zika Virus – Advice for Customers


The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice for a number of countries in relation to the Zika Virus.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie April 16th, 2019

Morocco desert tours


From the expansive Sahara desert across the border to the sensuous hustle bustle of city life in Marrakesh, you won’t find anywhere else as unique or as rewarding as Morocco.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie January 7th, 2016

South Africa Tours


A trip to South Africa offers diversity that few other places can match. A photographer’s dream, the iconic landscapes are simply stunning with a seemingly endless array of delights to feast your eyes upon.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie January 7th, 2016

Uganda Tours


Known as the ‘pearl of Africa’, Uganda may be compact but it has a good infrastructure and is rich in culture and history with an impressive and diverse wildlife population.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie January 6th, 2016

Namibia Tours


Those embarking upon a trip to Namibia often have expectations of remoteness, endless desert and sand dunes, but there is also an abundance of wildlife and one of the most dramatic coastlines in the world.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie January 6th, 2016

Kenya Tours


Kenya is one of the most popular African destinations with good reason and Kenya tours have always been very popular with travellers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

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Ralph Foulds By: Ralph Foulds January 5th, 2016

Egypt itinerary changes


Many people considering booking a holiday to Egypt may have some concerns and questions about visiting the country at the moment. We have made some notes which will hopefully be informative and helpful.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie January 5th, 2016

Botswana Tours


Botswana tours are popular with the discerning traveller, keen to view the incredible sights on offer while enjoying the exclusive and luxurious accommodation offered at the safari lodges.

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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie January 5th, 2016

Africa Tours


If you are looking for a destination that offers everything, consider a trip to Africa. This vast continent is as diverse as they come and it is one of those enchanting, special places that touches your soul in a profound way.

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Danniell Saunders By: Danniell Saunders April 24th, 2012

Lest we forget…..


Almost 100 years ago today marks an infamous day in history for our Australian and Kiwi friends.

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Danniell Saunders By: Danniell Saunders April 2nd, 2012

Felucca support boat


We are delighted to bring you some more information about the support facilities boat we are now providing on all our tours that feature a Nile felucca cruise.

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Danniell Saunders By: Danniell Saunders August 7th, 2019

Destinations Show 2012


Last weekend Encounters Travel was at the Destinations Travel Show in London. It was a fantastic weekend with a huge turn out of international travellers.

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Danniell Saunders By: Danniell Saunders April 16th, 2019

Thailand – Flooding Travel Warning


The UK Foreign Office travel advice has been updated with information and advice about the current flooding in Thailand.

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