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Naturetrek by Pete, 10 Nov 2022
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Kenyan Delight

A 10 day wildlife watching tour to Kenya. Whilst the main objective was to search out the exciting animals to be seen on Kenya's wide open plains the trip was memorably varied. A day in Nairobi, a stay by Lake Naivasha followed by the magnificent Masai Mara made for a wonderful trip. The organisation was excellent and accommodation perfect - all the facilities one might need but in a wonderfully African setting.

A 10 day wildlife watching tour to Kenya. Whilst the main objective was to search out the exciting animals to be seen on Kenya's wide open plains the trip was memorably varied. A day in Nairobi, a stay by Lake Naivasha followed by the magnificent Masai Mara made for a wonderful trip. The organisation was excellent and accommodation perfect - all the facilities one might need but in a wonderfully African setting.

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If you are looking for a tour operator who always answers the phone (no numbers to press, no music, just a real person!), who produces a sumptuous brochure, provides excellent pre-trip information, is always friendly and helpful (and tolerant!), and in our experience comes up with a wonderful holiday experience, then Naturetrek are the company for you.

Naturetrek by Hmg, 9 Nov 2022
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Autumn plants of the Peloponnese

Expert naturalist-guided Naturetrek tour looking autum flowers, insects, birds, stunning scenery in the Peloponnese. Also comfortable accommodation and excellent food. Tour members all like-minded enthusiasts.

Expert naturalist-guided Naturetrek tour looking autum flowers, insects, birds, stunning scenery in the Peloponnese. Also comfortable accommodation and excellent food. Tour members all like-minded enthusiasts.

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Naturetrek planning and organising excellent. Pre-tour information very helpful. Have excellent naturalist/tour leaders who have perfectly planned routes to see all the expected highlights plus a lot more. Have previous tour reports online so have a very good idea of what will be seen.

Naturetrek by Mark N, 9 Nov 2022
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Birding in Queensland

I had a fantastic tour in Queensland, followed by some other activities, including a subsequent short tour in East Gippsland.

I had a fantastic tour in Queensland, followed by some other activities, including a subsequent short tour in East Gippsland.

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Naturetrek did a great job organising the tour and keeping me informed during the two years wait, due to covid.

Naturetrek by Ann, 9 Nov 2022
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Amazing Cranes and delicious champagne

I travelled by Eurostar to Gard du Nord. Our guide was waiting for me with a mini bus. The locations were super with delicious local produce for all meals, including wine. The group was a good mix of ages and experience. It was a bird watching holiday and it didn't disappoint. I saw many new species and had amazing views of thousands of cranes daily. importantly for me I had time to relax as well.

I travelled by Eurostar to Gard du Nord. Our guide was waiting for me with a mini bus. The locations were super with delicious local produce for all meals, including wine. The group was a good mix of ages and experience. It was a bird watching holiday and it didn't disappoint. I saw many new species and had amazing views of thousands of cranes daily. importantly for me I had time to relax as well.

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Naturetrek were brilliant. Everything went smoothly from booking to returning home. Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we were all included.

Naturetrek by Linda , 6 Nov 2022
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The guides were knowledgeable and everything was well organised.

Romania Danube Delta &Carpathian Mountains. bird watching. We saw so much included bear watching, tour exceeded my expectations. Group size was perfect and had a lot of fun. Naturetrek team took the trouble to change my return flight airport, not easy given all the difficulties with flight changes at that time.

Romania Danube Delta &Carpathian Mountains. bird watching. We saw so much included bear watching, tour exceeded my expectations. Group size was perfect and had a lot of fun. Naturetrek team took the trouble to change my return flight airport, not easy given all the difficulties with flight changes at that time.

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Naturetrek are specialist nature tours and everything is so well thought out and suited to the group. I’m planning more tours with them next year.

Naturetrek by Rich H, 6 Nov 2022
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Kruger National Park - simply stuning!

This was our covid-delayed 50th birthday present to ourself and we had an absolutely fantastic time. We booked a package deal with Naturetek which included British Airways flights and a fully guided 7-day safari in Kruger NP, South Africa with Lawson's Safaris. The 2 x guides provided by Lawson's were absolutely amazing. So knowledgeable, friendly and great fun to be with. The wildlife was stunning - we saw the Big 5 mammals (on 1 day we bagged ...

This was our covid-delayed 50th birthday present to ourself and we had an absolutely fantastic time. We booked a package deal with Naturetek which included British Airways flights and a fully guided 7-day safari in Kruger NP, South Africa with Lawson's Safaris. The 2 x guides provided by Lawson's were absolutely amazing. So knowledgeable, friendly and great fun to be with. The wildlife was stunning - we saw the Big 5 mammals (on 1 day we bagged all 5 before breakfast!). Although this was a mamal-themed tour we also saw 192 species of bird!

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Naturetrek put together a great package deal, making sure we got the best guides and a great itinerary.

Naturetrek by Ann, 5 Nov 2022
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Wolf Watching in Spain

A short trip to the Cantabrian Mountains to look for wolves and enjoy the beautiful countryside. An excellent local guide was able to give us very good views of wolves and wild cat as well as so h information about other mammals, trees, flowers...........I think he knew each of the wolves by name! Very comfortable accommodation and transport.

A short trip to the Cantabrian Mountains to look for wolves and enjoy the beautiful countryside. An excellent local guide was able to give us very good views of wolves and wild cat as well as so h information about other mammals, trees, flowers...........I think he knew each of the wolves by name! Very comfortable accommodation and transport.

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Attractive brochures giving all nexessary information arrived well before the holiday. - giving contact details should there be any problems. Prebooked fight tickets and information made the journey stress free. Accommodation and transport very comfortable. Our tour leader was very capable and friendly. Altogether an excellent holiday,

Naturetrek by Olly, 4 Nov 2022
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An Autumn treat in Menorca

This Naturetrek trip was based in Matchani Gran, a small, friendly hotel surrounded by olive groves and wildlife, which the group had to itself. The food was excellent and varied. We were out and about each day in with our patient and expert Naturetrek guides exploring the island's wildlife- birds, plants, butterflies, dragonflies, tortoises, and lizards, visiting some beautiful spots, such as the Algendar Gorge, lighthouses along the northern ...

This Naturetrek trip was based in Matchani Gran, a small, friendly hotel surrounded by olive groves and wildlife, which the group had to itself. The food was excellent and varied. We were out and about each day in with our patient and expert Naturetrek guides exploring the island's wildlife- birds, plants, butterflies, dragonflies, tortoises, and lizards, visiting some beautiful spots, such as the Algendar Gorge, lighthouses along the northern coast, the impressive Talaotic (bronze age) settlement at Torre d'en Galmes and Mahon harbour.

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Naturetrek offers bespoke wildlife holidays. Their organisation and administration is excellent and the two guides on this tour really knew their stuff.

Naturetrek by Sue E, 4 Nov 2022
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Wonderfully looked after and a well planned holiday

The Seychelles was exactly as the brochure depicts them! Very beautiful with the most varied scenery on each island. During the two week holiday we were taken by boat and plane to islands that had a lot to see in the endemic natural world and a huge amount of nesting birds. Our tour manager did everything in his power to make it enjoyable and the local guide had a very wide knowledge of the bird life and flora on each island so we learned ...

The Seychelles was exactly as the brochure depicts them! Very beautiful with the most varied scenery on each island. During the two week holiday we were taken by boat and plane to islands that had a lot to see in the endemic natural world and a huge amount of nesting birds. Our tour manager did everything in his power to make it enjoyable and the local guide had a very wide knowledge of the bird life and flora on each island so we learned a huge amount. Unfortunately the weather was unusually wet and stormy for part of the time but was more settled when we spent a few days, each in a very nice villa on Bird Island which was quite unique. We saw the most beautiful white powdery beaches where you could walk for miles and never see another person except birds!! The imaginative creole cuisine was fabulous especially the fresh fish which was caught daily and everybody enjoyed very much. The group was small so there was a close bond and the whole trip very much up to Naturetrek superb standard!

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Our Tour Manager Rob Mileto, travelled out to Mahe with us and came to talk to each one of us on the plane. He really couldn't do enough and was always on hand to offer advice or information on anything we wanted to know. I was particularly touched when on Bird Island we were told that we wouldn't take breakfast in the restaurant but in our own kitchens (a very large space allocated to every two 'villas', Rob made a list of all our preferences, went to the supermarket before the flight to Bird Island and he and Gemma, the local guide made all our breakfasts, whatever we wanted in his own kitchen area. They then washed up all the equipment! I think that was beyond his duties and that was the kind of man he was. I have never had such a innovative and helpful tour leader!

Naturetrek by Annieliz, 4 Nov 2022
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‘UK- Private/Tailormade Day Trip’ with Naturetrek

Matt at Naturetrek organised a days birdwatching trip at Beachy Head for myself and my husband in the hope of seeing migrating Ring Ouzels. This was a Birthday present for my husband. We had a great day which included watching a bird ringing demonstration with the added thrill of seeing the birds up close and watching them released back into the wild. Matt was a brilliant guide and we had an excellent day.

Matt at Naturetrek organised a days birdwatching trip at Beachy Head for myself and my husband in the hope of seeing migrating Ring Ouzels. This was a Birthday present for my husband. We had a great day which included watching a bird ringing demonstration with the added thrill of seeing the birds up close and watching them released back into the wild. Matt was a brilliant guide and we had an excellent day.

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Matt was local to the area and very knowledgeable about the bird life and habitats there. He used his expertise to point out many birds we may not have seen as well as seals in the sea. He paced the day taking into account the abilities of the group and was happy to suggest alternative routes or areas to visit and let us chose how to spend the day.