Travel Informations » adventure

Adventure Travel Guide to Africa

admin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:35:57 +0000

Africa is home to some of the best adventure travel destinations in the world. So whether you’re after a full-on adventure holiday, or just want to chuck some adrenaline-inducing activities in with your volunteering, Africa is the perfect place to do it.

Tanzania

Ever since Chris Moyles, Cheryl Cole and a bunch of other celebrities climbed Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro for Red Nose Day 2009, the mountain’s been getting a lot of coverage. But you don’t have to be a celebrity to take on the tallest mountain in Africa. And getting to the summit of this awe-inspiring mountain is a real challenge, so this is one trip that will be big on satisfaction.

Of course, there’s no need to push yourself that hard though! Slightly more laid-back travellers can opt for a little hiking instead. The views are almost as stunning, but you don’t have to put quite so much effort in. The Ngorongoro Crater is certainly a good place to start, offering fantastic trekking and unforgettable wildlife.

South Africa

South Africa is undoubtedly one of the best adventure travel destinations in the entire world. The coast is ideal for all kinds of water sports, so whether you’re a surfer or a scuba diver, a sailor or a water skier, this is the perfect place for you.

This incredible country certainly caters for the adrenaline junkies too. South Africa boasts both the highest commercial bungee jump and the highest commercial abseil in the world. At Bloukrans Bridge those with a seriously adventurous side can bungee jump off the bridge, plummeting a massive 216 metres towards the Bloukrans River below. While at Table Mountain, travellers can take in spectacular views as they abseil 112 metres off one of South Africa’s most iconic landmarks.

Uganda

It’s odd, you wouldn’t really think of Uganda as a top adventure travel destination – but it is. You should head to Jinja, a city that has become known as the adventure capital of East Africa, offering bungee jumping and even the chance to zip wire across the Nile.

Or for something that will really get the adrenaline pumping, why not try white water rafting? This is one the best places to do it in the entire world and you can take a short half-day trip or a full on three-day one, depending on how much time you’ve got. There’s something for every level too – so whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s something to suit.

Finally, it’s worth taking time to try the local quad biking. It’s not one of those activities that travellers tend to plan for, but it’s more than worth a go. And aside for getting your pulse racing, it’ll also show you the spectacular countryside.

Zambia

Victoria Falls isn’t just famous for Sherlock Holmes-related reasons – it’s also the perfect place for a spot of adventure. You can try your hand at bungee jumping, river boarding, canoeing, abseiling and speed boating – and that’s only the beginning. So if you’re travels are taking you through Zambia, make sure the Victoria Falls are high on your to-do list!

Kenya

For something even more vertigo-inducing, Kenya offers fantastic climbing. And as challenging climbs go, Mount Kenya is a pretty impressive adversary! It’s the biggest mountain in the country, offering magnificent views from its three main summits and loads of exotic wildlife on the way up. Just be sure not to rush – while any strong walker can take on Mount Kenya, going up too quickly can cause altitude sickness.

Or, for something that will allow you to cool off and set your pulse racing all at the same time, travellers should head for Mombasa and the coast. Its miles of white sandy beaches offer everything from surfing to jet skiing and scuba diving to snorkelling, making Mombasa a great place to unwind, with a dash of adventure thrown in for good measure.

Ghana

Thrill seekers in Ghana are advised to head for the Kakum Canopy Walkway – a set of seven bridges that look down on the lush rainforest canopy of the Kakum National Park. The dramatic walkway starts off at ground level, but the rainforest below gradually drops away to leave you suspended 100 metres above the ground, swaying precariously in the wind as you walk. The Kakum National Park is home to hundreds of species of butterflies and tropical birds, which are difficult to spot from the forest floor, but from the walkway you can clearly see them dotting the forest canopy with vivid splashes of colour.

Asia Adventure holidays: hot tips for 2010 in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:33:54 +0000

1.MOUNTAIN TREKKING, SAPA, VIETNAM

Mount Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest peak located in the far north just outside of Sapa. Mt. Fansipan is a very steep mountain that gets a lot of moisture. Those looking to climb it should be in good shape and prepared to to have muddy wet feet. The scenery is incredible so travelers should remember to bring a camera. For most of Vietnam having a rain coat is a little excessive because it is so warm. On the mountain having a rain coat is not a bad idea especially at night. The trails around Sapa are a lot of fun. Travelers will get the chance to go through some minority villages if travelers have the time to explore. There are well-marked trails, both long and short, for all skill levels.

When it is the best time? October to May are the best months

Book it: Active Travel Vietnam (00 84 4 3573 8569; www.trekfansipan.com) offers a year-round, four-day guided mountain-trekking tour of Vietnam from $ 219 including hotel accommodation, some meals and travel gear rent. Flights are extra

2. MOTORCYCLING HO CHI MINH TRAIL, VIETNAM

The legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail was the supply line where it is used by North Vietnam to link North and South Vietnam during the American War. Soldiers, ammunition, weapons and supplies were carried by hand, bicycle and truck for hundreds of kilometers through the otherwise impenetrable jungle that it is covered Vietnam’s mountainous border with Laos.

When it is the best time? October to April

Book it: Active Travel Vietnam (info@activetravelvietnam.com; www.activetravelvietnam.com) offers a 18-days with 11-days motorcycling guided trip from $1,951, including accommodation, all meals and transfers. Flights are extra.

3. KAYAKKING HALONG BAY, VIETNAM

Ha Long Bay (also “Halong Bay”) is in northern Vietnam, 170 km east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic rock formations

If travelers thought the hideout in the James Bond film “The Man with the Golden Gun” was spectacular, travelers can imagine a place where there are 3,000 such limestone islands clustered together in the East Sea of Halong Bay. Paddle through caves into secret lagoons, drift down channels are surrounded by cliffs and forest and sail out into the open sea.

When it is the best time? October and early January

Book it: Kayak Halong Bay (info@activetravel.asia; www.kayakhalongbay.com) offers a 3-day trip from $ 299 including meals, accommodation and transfers

4. EXPLORE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM

A holiday in Vietnam would be incomplete without a trip to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Popularly known as one of the ‘Rice Baskets’ of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is located in the South Eastern region of Vietnam, where the Mekong River meets the sea. A pride of the Vietnamese and the one of the most popular of the Vietnam tourist attractions, the Mekong Delta is exceptionally rich in scenic beauty. It is a place unique in itself.

When it is the best time? October to June

Book it: Active Travel Asia (0084-4-3573-8569; www.activetravel.asia) has a 4-day tour with over 3-day biking from $ 312 including full-board accommodation and transfers. Flights extra

5. CYCLING ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA

Travelers will discover the world’s remarkable awesome historical site through this adventure trip and grasp the reasons why the Tomb Raider’s film maker team chose the Angkor Complex in Siem Reap for its screen backdrops. Also experience the biodiversity of Tonle Sap listed as the World Ecological Wonder.

When it is the best time? October to June

Book it: Active Travel Cambodia (info@activetravelcambodia.com; www.activetravelcambodia.com) has a 7-day tour with 5-day cycling from $ 685 including full-board accommodation and transfers. Flights extra

6. CYCLING LAOS

Cycling is a great way to get off the beaten track in this increasingly popular country. Start in Luang Prabang, in north central Laos, and head to Hanoi, in North Vietnam, travelers are going to travel along the banks of the Mekong River and past the intriguing Viengxay caves.

When it is the best time? October to March

Book it: Active Travel Laos (info@activetravellaos.com; www.activetravellaos.com) has a 17-day tour with kayaking, trekking, biking and elephant riding Luang Prabang to Hanoi cycling trip from $ 1,553 including most meals, bike hire and sightseeing. Flights extra.

Morocco :: Day Trip to the Atlas Mountains

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:33:49 +0000

During your stay in Marrakech, you can drop yourselves in the heart of Moroccan the high Atlas Mountains, a unique experience and special day out with a visit of the famous Kasbah du Toubkal, the Berber hospitality, one of the best Kasbah in the world, situated on the foothill of djebel Toubkal 4167m the highest mountains in North Africa. Our guide and muleteers will take through the Berber villages and walnut groves with a lunch & mint tea at the Berber house.
Add this special day to your holiday in morocco
Accommodation at Kasbah du Toubkal under request
>> Pick up at 9.00am return to your riad/hotel at 17.30
>> “lunch at the berber house – experience the fabulous landscape of the Atlas Mountains”
>> Cost: Under request ( Including transport out/in, guide, lunch & mules).

Other excursions are available from Marrakech everyday either privatly or with a group. please contact ys for more informations.

http://atlasandsaharatours.com/day_trip_out_of_marrakech.htm

http://www.ekimondo.com/index.php/fr/ekistop/affichage/morocco—-day-trip-to-the-atlas-mountains.html

OTHER HOLIDAYS OPTIONS:

Trekking from Imlil to Setti Fadma
Experience the walk through 3 berber valleys
Period: from March to November
Duration: 4 days /3 night (2nd option : 3 days / 2 nights)
Grade: Easy .

Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Imlil – Ouanskra :
Transfer from Marrakech towards Imlil, meet your guide & muleteers then start the trek to Ouanskra via the pass Tizi n’Tamaterte (2279m),nice views above both valleys, Imlil & Imnane and also the high atlas peaks over 4000m of altitude. the lunch will be provided by our cook on the same pass, after a break continue to the village Ouanskra, checking the berber house or Inn.
5h walking time.
Day 2: Ouanskra – Oukaimeden:
After breakfast, leaving Ouaneskra towards Oukaïmeden ski station passing by Tizi n’Addi (2920m) and then trek down to Oukaïmeden spend the night in the refuge or bivouac.
5 to 6 hours walking time.
Day 3: Oukaimeden – Timishi village:
walking from Oukaïmeden to reach Timichi village on the otherside via the Tiferguine labourers then Tizi n’Ouhattar (3100m). we will cross many berber village of Ourika valley sach as Agounss and Timichchi. spend a night in a bivouac or Berber gîte.
6 to 7 hours walking time.
Day 4: Timishi Village – Setti Fadma – Marrakech:
last day trek will take you from Timichchi to Setti Fatma, walking along the Ourika valley with its beautiful gorges, berber villages (Tiourdou, Anfli, Tadrart, Chiker) & laboures . we stop on the way at one these village for lunch then continue on the afternoon to Setti Fadma via Agadir n’Aït Boulmane
after the wterfull visit, pick up and return to Marrakech.
6 hours walking time.

The World’s Most Dangerous Hike

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:47:11 +0000

Are you interested in going on a hiking adventure? Whether that hiking adventure will last for a few hours or a whole weekend, you will need to choose a hiking trail. When it comes to choosing a hiking trail, you need to remember that you have a number of different options. No matter where in the United States you are located, you should have a number of hiking trails located a close distance away from your home. Since you have a number of different choices, you may be wondering how you can go about finding the “perfect,” hiking trail. To help you choose the best hiking trail, there are a number of important factors that you may want to take into consideration.

One of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration is the difficulty of the hiking trail in question. You will find that hiking trails come in a number of different formats, particularly with difficulty levels. In fact, you may find that multiple parks have numerous hiking trails to choose from. Instead of choosing a hiking trail based on the beauty of the surroundings, you will want to examine difficulty. If this is your first time going on a hiking adventure, it may be best if you choose a trial that is designed for beginners or at least those at an intermediate level.

In conjunction with the difficultly of a trail, your safetyis also something that should be take into consideration. You will want to make sure that you are on a hiking trial that is well maintained and well cared for. While it can be difficult to assess a hiking trail without visiting it, it is possible to do. If you know of anyone who has been hiking recently, you may want to ask them which hiking trial they took and their views on their experience, namely the condition of the hiking trail in question. Searching the internet for user experiences on a particuar trail is also helpful when evaluating a trail.

Another factor that you may want to take into consideration, when looking for a hiking trail, is security. Is the hiking trial or hiking park in question closely monitored by staff, namely security guards? In today’s society, you can never be too careful, especially when in surroundings that are unfamiliar to you. Hiking trails or parks that have security guards are not only ideal in case you run into a problem, like with a stranger with poor intentions, but they are also great in the event of a hiking accident. Hiking trails or hiking parks with experienced staff members are less likely to have extreme or deadly hiking accidents.

As it was previously mentioned, hiking adventures can last for a few hours or be long as a whole weekend. If you are also interested in turning your hiking adventure into a camping one, you will need to find a hiking trial or at least a hiking park that has overnight accommodations. In most cases, you will find that these accommodations include an onsite campground. If you are only interested in hiking for the day, the overnight accommodations of the hiking trail or hiking park in question may not be a big concern of yours.

Price is another factor that you may want to take into consideration, when choosing a hiking trail to hike. In the United States, you will find that most hiking trails or parks are not free to visit. In all honesty, the fee that you are charged will all depend on the trail or park in question. Most of the time, you will find that the cost of hiking is affordable, but it is still something that you may want to take into consideration, especially if you are on a budget.

The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many factors that you may want to take into consideration, when looking for a hiking trail or a hiking part to visit. By keeping the above mentioned factors in mind, you will likely find that your next hiking adventure will be a memorable one.

Remember to visit myroadtotravel for all your travel/vacation needs.

Watch the video related to hiking

Update (Mar 2009) Old Goat is hiking the AT again. He is joined by Check 6 (his wife). They started in GA Mar 12th and plan to hike to Maine together. To follow their journey, check their trailjournal at: www.trailjournals.com and subscribe to their videos at: www.youtube.com _______________________________ Thru Hike of the Appalachian Trail 2006. Georgia to Maine! Old Goat Summer 2006. This video was made by Old Goat to be used in a presentation he made about Thru Hiking the AT. It’s a great summary of whats involved in an AT Thru hike. You can read about his hike at his trail journal located at: trailjournals.com Enjoy!!

Help answer the question about hiking

Do you have any fun camping, hiking and travel recipes for Summer snacks?
My family is planning a lot of camping, hiking and local travel to recreation areas this Summer. I am wanting to put together a list of ideas and recipes for some easy fun trail mixes, camping, hiking and travel food that my children can help me prepare.. Snacks and foods that carry easy with little to no mess or a lot of clean up, store easy and won’t melt or go bad fast in the Summer heat… Kid friendly snacks would be great! Thank you in advance.. Have a great Summer!