17 Apr 2015
New Long-Haul Walking Adventures With Ramblers Worldwide Holidays

Ramblers Walking Holidays

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has just launched an exciting new range of guided walking adventures to Africa, The Caribbean, South America and Asia. Included in the latest line up are:

A Taste of South Africa & Safari - an 18 day adventure incorporating some of the most diverse and finest elements of this vibrant country.  Highlights include, Cape Town with its renowned Table Mountain, Echo Valley, Maclear's Beacon; Cape Point with stunning views over the Cape Peninsular; a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned; Stellenbosch at the heart of the Cape's winelands where one tastes a variety of delectable wines; the Geat Karoo in the Eastern Cape; Graaf Reinet, practically surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park; The Karoo, one of the natural wonders of the World; the fabulous Garden Route; Hog Hollow Country Lodge on the Matjies River Gorge and the Tsitsikamma National Park.

Next, one travels east for the first of the safari destinations – Kareiga Game Reserve where one will enjoy game drives and bush walks.  And, all crowned off with a visit to the famous Kruger National Park with amazing wildlife experiences including an opportunity to see the Big Five.

Price from £4,175 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation (+ four nights full board at Kareiga and Kruger), local guides, game drives, all transport costs in conjunction with the programme and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 23 October 2015.

Land of a Thousand Hills – Uganda and Rwanda -  a 15 night guided walking holiday to Uganda and Rwanda in the heart of East Africa.  Highlights include, Uganda's Savannah and jungles – famed for Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Tree Climbing Lions and Rwanda, teeming with wildlife and a fantastic array of bird species.  'Bucket list' must include, trekking with mountain gorillas; the Nyungwe forest; Kigali with its moving genocide museum and Bwindi National Park.

Price from £3,700 per person includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation (apart from 2 lunches), all excursions, game drives, entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  The gorilla trek is available at an additional supplement.  Departures from 11 September 2015.

Hispaniola– a 16 day adventure walking in two beautiful countries – Haiti and the Dominican Republic with their legends of pirates and the Spanish Main.  Highlights in the Dominican Republic include, Punta Cana, a hideaway with stunning beaches and cenotes (natural wells); Santo Domingo (the capital) with its famous colonial architecture; Barahona with its magnificent coast.  Highlights in Haiti include, the bustling capital, Port au Prince; the quieter hills of Petionville; the superb beach at Cote des Arcadins and the Citadelle on a hill above Milot – reckoned to be one of the Caribbean's most inspiring examples of historical architecture. 

Price from £3,199 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 1 March 2015.

Land of the Kings, Rajasthan  A 12 or 15 day guided walking journey through Rajasthan embracing the opulence of the Maharajahs and their palaces to traditional villages where time has stopped still.  Highlights include, Delhi; Agra and the Magnificent Taj Mahal; the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri; Bharatphur; the Keoladeo bird sanctuary; the 'pink city' of Jaipur (staying in a 17th century

Maharajah's hunting lodge); Udaipur, situated on Lake Pichola and the stunning Aravalli Mountainsfamed for the Lake palace, City Palace and Museum.

Price from £2,220 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, all local walking and sightseeing excursions and entrance fees, a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 5 November 2015.

Highlights of Zimbabwe  an 18 day journey in 'the jewel of Southern Africa' which is making a comeback as a major tourist destination.  Highlights include, the Eastern Highlands; the Nyanga National park; the Honde Valley, Bvumba Mountains; Great Zimbabwe; Matobo Hills where Cecil John Rhodes is buried; 'Malindidzim' – sacred place to the Ndebele tribe, Hwange, ranked as one of the top national parks in Africa, teeming with wildlife and the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the 'Seven Natural Wonders of the World'.

Price from £3,999 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation plus six  lunches, local guides, all excursion fees and game drives and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 23 April 2016.

Bolivia  a 14 or 15 day adventure to this fascinating Latin American destination with its diverse range of climate, terrain, flora, fauna, culture and culinary delights.  Highlights include, Santa Cruz on the Amazon Plain; Chaco to enjoy monkeys, toucans and butterflies; Sucre, the former capital and best preserved colonial city; Potosi, founded on Spanish silver; Salar de Uyuni, the World's greatest salt plain; La Paz, 'The City of Peace'; Lake Titicaca; Tiahuanaco and a boat ride to Sun and Moon Island.

Price from £3,420 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, some lunches and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 31 October 2015.

www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

01707 33 11 33

  • Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.
  • The company now operates to over 140 destinations in 60 countries.
  • Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.

View the online brochure here: http://preview.intellimag.com/go/rwh-ww-a15s16/

  • Alongside their traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via their Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk
  • The operator is a not-for-profit company and contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad.
  • Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography and flora.
  • Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL scheme.
  • Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is the Walking Holiday Partner of the Ramblers and has launched The Walking Partnership -an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk

 

  • For further information please contact grahamross1@btconnect.com 01255 670661