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Tented Safari Camps

On safari with Magellan Expeditions

Galapagos Islands & South African Safaris

Galapagos Luxury Tented Camp

Day 1. Quito, Ecuador

Upon arrival you are meet by Magellan Expeditions local representative who will assist you and transfer to your hotel.

Magellan Expeditions donates a portion of proceeds to supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Quito is Ecuador’s capital and has a setting of great natural beauty, overshadowed by the volcano Pichincha with its twin peaks of Ruco and Guagua. Quito is located at 2850m (9348 ft) above sea level and some visitors may suffer from altitude sickness during the first hours after arrival.

Day 2. Seeking giant tortoises

This morning you will be transfer for your flight to the Galapagos Islands you will land in the Galapagos and cross the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island.

A bilingual naturalist guide will meet you and take you for a homely lunch at a farm in the highlands. You will then do a complete tour of the area where various vegetation zones and microclimates can be explored. There is a pair of pit craters & lava tunnels; you can walk in the Scalesia and Guayabillo forests and make your way to the Tortoise Reserve to observe the giant tortoises in their natural habitat as well as several bird species. Your tour will end in Galapagos Safari Camp where you can enjoy a sunset cocktail and dinner.

Days 3 & 4. Navigating to a neighboring island

After an early rise you will have the opportunity to do a boat trip to explore one of the neighboring islands (North Seymour, Bartolomé, Plazas, Santa Fé, Floreana, Isabela). Each island has its particularity and you will be guided through the natural marvels of your place of visit.Snorkeling is always part of the program so you can experience the richness of the Galapagos marine life. Alternatively, if you are SCUBA certified we can replace one or both day trips for diving.

Day 5. Garrapatero & Puerto Ayora

Today you will be driven to the Eastern part of the island to enjoy the morning in the beautiful and pristine Garrapatero beach. Mountain bikes are available should you wish to add more activity to your trip. The contrast of mangroves, black lava, white sand, Pioneer cacti and turquoise water are a spectacle to the eye, particularly with the buzzing coastal bird life and the small lagoon near the beach which often houses pink flamingos and bahama ducks. You could have lunch at a local restaurant in Bellavista or we can arrange a picnic to be laid out for you at the beach where you could also do sea kayaking. In the afternoon your naturalist guide can accompany you to the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora.

Day 6, Sunrise walk and departure

On your last day there is an optional tour of the farm where you can enjoy the sunrise from one of our view points and continue for a walk to the barn owl’s cave before breakfast and transfer to the Galapagos airport and upon arrival in Quito you will be meet and transfer to your hotel.

Day 7, Quito

Transfer to International Airport : board your homebound flight.

Start: Quito, Ecuador & Ends: Quito, Ecuador

Minimum of two passengers

Extend your stay:

The 7th wonder of the world Machu Picchu.

Ecuador Andes market of Otavalo

Amazon Lodge

10 days South African Tented Safari

Independent Journey

Starts any day in Cape Town, South Africa

Start: Cape Town, South Africa End: Johannesburg, South Africa

Highlights: South Africa, Cape Town - Franschhoek the Winelands Kruger National Park - Private Tented Safari Camp Johannesburg.

Optional Extension to Victoria Falls.

Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve,, African Penguins at Boulders Beach, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, South African Museum, Green Market Square, the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch Mountains, Franschhoek, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park.

Winelands walking tour of Stellenbosch where you will experience 300 years of history in the “Town of Oaks “walking through Oak lined streets, past beautiful historical buildings. Hear about the fascinating history and rich culture heritage of the second oldest Town in South Africa.

Horse ride on Spier Wine Estate after your horse ride a horse carriage will be waiting, enjoy a carriage trip through the vineyards. The quaint carriage will enchanted you. Stop for wine tasting on the Estate.

Each tent is built on a wooden platform raised in the trees on sturdy stilts. The game lodge is fully electrified & all tents have their own en suite bathroom & private deck. Open vehicle game drive. Sit quietly in the thatched open lounge which overlooks the river, spotting any animals that may be passing or just watch birds you become attuned to the sounds of the bush.

Extend your stay and visit the 7th wonder of the world = Victoria Falls

Zambia, Victoria Falls- 3 day at Livingstone, Victoria Falls and Board the African Queen cruise boat for a spectacular meander upstream along the length of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. View numerous wildlife and bird species on the shores of the Zambezi River. Enjoy the magical experience of one of the seven natural wonders of the world