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Fabulous extended holiday to Central/Southern America.

Just returned from a fabulous extended holiday to Costa Rica, The Galapagos islands and Peru. Llama travel, Ben and colleagues, were fantastic in organising all that we wanted, linking three tours together seamlessly. All the transfers were punctual, professional, with very clean vehicles. All the hotels/lodges/boat (12) were wonderful, very comfortable. All excursions were led by local guides who were very knowledgeable, spoke good English and very friendly. We saw so much more than we would have done by ourselves. Thank you so much to Llama travel, we will certainly use you again.

Date of experience : February 22, 2024

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Dear Chris. That's an amazing trip you took, visiting so many incredible places. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed it and that Ben was so helpful. Let us know if you are interested in visiting any other parts of Latin America - or elsewhere! Luca.

Just returned from the Taj Tigers and…

Just returned from the Taj Tigers and Temples tour of India - absolutely amazing and worth each and every 5 stars! From my initial enquiry the booking with Llama was handled seamlessly. I questioned a few things prior to departure and Otto answered promptly and with the info I needed. He is also helping with a query I have had since returning. The tour itself was beyond my expectations- the guide Narinder was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind and looked after us through each stage of our tour. He even rejigged the itinerary on the very first day and managed with less than 24 hours for us as a group to attend the Holi festival which was an extra special added bonus. The majority of the hotels service was great - a couple of issues which were rectified by the staff with deepest apologies. We were also extremely lucky to see tigers in our additional safari, which I would recommend doing as the guides take you into different areas of the park. The safari included in the initial cost takes you into gate 1 which is the main tourist gate and it is very busy. We were a group of 10 with 2 additional travellers joining us who were staying at the upgrade hotel. As a group of 10 we socialised in the evening and got on very well. I hope to stay in touch. Travelling as two female friends in our 50’s we felt very safe in India. The people are so friendly and welcoming. I hope to return one day. Would definitely travel with llama again and would wholeheartedly recommend to friends and family. Thank you so much Llama travel for an exceptional holiday and service

Date of experience : March 23, 2024

Dear Karen. Thank you so much for your review. It's lovely to hear that you had a good holiday in India and in particular that Narinder was a great guide. If we can help you in future, please let us know. Luca.

Just returned from Angkor Wat and…

Just returned from Angkor Wat and Vietnam North & South. We had a fabulous holiday, from contacting Llama Travel to departure, everything was well organised (hats off to Otto at Llama who helped accommodate us with flights to Singapore, since we wanted to visit there outside of our holiday itinerary). He was professional and prompt, and made making the arrangements easy and pleasant. The whole trip was excellent, a good balance of places to visit, without spending too much time in any one place. The local tour guides were all superb, and made our trips stress free and very enjoyable. All the hotels were very good (some being excellent). We particularly like Llama's use of small group tours: we began with a group of 6, which eventually maxed out at 10 people. The advantage is that you get to know people well, and the tours feel much more intimate. Overall we loved Cambodia and Vietnam, especially the people, who are very friendly and accommodating. We highly rate this trip and, having been with Llama before, we will be booking with them in future.

Date of experience : February 21, 2024

Thanks so much for this glowing review! We're so glad you enjoyed your holiday, Vietnam is a wonderful place. We look forward to helping you with any future trips. - Josh

Amazing highly recommend …

This was our first time using Llama Travel and I would definitely recommend them. The team are very friendly, professional and quick to respond to any questions. Our tour of Chile was well organised, everything ran according to plan, the guides were super friendly and helpful. The whole trip was perfect Thank you!!

Date of experience : January 29, 2024

Hi Kellie, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Chile! It's a wonderful place. Let us know if we can help you with any future trips! - Josh

Excellent service and brilliant local guides

We have used Llama 3 times now for long haul trips and we keep going back because the service from the staff in the UK is always very friendly and helpful (thanks Otto!) and because the local tour guides we’ve had have all been first class; very knowledgeable and personable. We also really like travelling round in a small group and the tours always include days that you can spend doing your own thing. We highly recommend Llama and will always go back to them for similar trips.

Date of experience : January 04, 2024

Hi Sarah, thanks so much for this shining review! We're always happy to help you with future trips. - Josh

Excellent customer service

Llama Travel arranged my trip to Ecuador & The Galápagos and their customer service and advice has been excellent from start to finish. The trip exceeded expectations and was great value for money. Will definitely be using again

Hi Una, thanks for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Galápagos Islands. Let us know if we can help you with any future trips! - Josh

Just back from Costa Rica

Just back from Costa Rica. From first to last Llama have been outstanding. Great service. Wonderful holiday. Everything was seamless and excellent. I could provide oodles of detail, but sufficient to say, don't bother considering alternatives. For great service and terrific value, I doubt that you can better Llama. Recommended without reservation.

Date of experience : February 09, 2024

Hi Neil, thanks for the glowing review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your trip, Costa Rica is an amazing place. Do let us know if we can help you with any future holidays. - Josh

Had an outstanding visit to South…

Had an outstanding visit to South Africa with Llama travel. Their organisation throughout was superb. Our guide and driver were absolutely brilliant and went above and beyond to make our visit so memorable,

Date of experience : January 25, 2024

Hi Grant, thanks for the positive review! South Africa is a wonderful place, and we're so glad our guides were able to bring it to life for you. Let us know if you have any plans for future trips and we'd be happy to help you.

Best tour company I have ever used

Best tour company I have ever used. Fantastic service, guides ( in Ecuador) always on time, polite, helpful and informative. Would whole -heartedly recommend this superb company. Plus incredible value for money.

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Ecuador, it's a really special place. Please let us know if we can help you in the future. - Josh

Jewels of Jordan

Our second trip with Llama Travel and certainly won’t be our last. Everything extremely well organised with excellent accommodation and good food. Our group of 20 was split into two smaller groups of ten and transported in comfortable minibuses with complimentary water. Same guide and driver for the whole trip and both did a great job. Our guide Mo was helpful, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He really enhanced our enjoyment of the trip. Petra was always going to be the main event and didn’t disappoint, but the other sights and scenery were also impressive. We particularly enjoyed visiting Mount Nebo (despite the fierce wind!) and loved hiking in the Dana Nature Reserve. Would liked to have had an overnight stay there. The desert scenery was fantastic but was a little disappointed with the jeep safari. It lasted less time than advertised and we didn’t venture very far. However, we had a wonderful trip overall. Jordan is a very safe and welcoming country and Llama Travel a great company to see it with.

Date of experience : November 20, 2023

Dear Mandy. Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear that you had a great trip in Jordan. Thanks especially for your comments regarding the desert jeep safari. We will review this to make sure this is addressed for future trips. We would love to help you arrange another trip in future, so please let us know when you are next planning. Luca.

Llama Travel Cape Town and the Garden…

Llama Travel Cape Town and the Garden Route plus Victoria Falls. Trip was in January/February 2024 Unable to fault Llama on the level of service and attention when we booked this holiday. Did not have any problems with the hotels, guides, or drivers. Llama offer an upgrade package for the hotels on this trip, in my opinion it is not worth doing, we were 9 couples and one couple did take the upgrade and missed out on a lot of socialising, the hotels on the basic package met all of our needs and we would happily stay in any of them again. Suggest that you do not take the flight that gets into Cape Town very early in the morning, I think it came in about 4AM. The first hotel which is the Sun Square City Bowl does not allow check in until 4PM, some of our group had to wait about 10 hours to get into there room. Since Llama published the details of the holiday Zimbabwe has increased the cost of the visa for entry from $50 to $55 per person. It was not difficult to get the visa at the airport just time consuming.

Date of experience : February 01, 2024

Hi Tim, thanks for the review! We're glad you had a good time in South Africa. We appreciate your feedback on the hotel upgrades, and will take these points into consideration. - Josh

Llama travel had everything covered!!!!

Just got back from the extended Botswana mobile safari taking in Cape town and Zimbabwe. From the minute we arrived at Manchester airport, absolutely everything was sorted out for us by llama. We didn't have to do anything ourselves and everything ran so smoothly with absolutely no stress which meant we could relax and enjoy our trip. I can't recommend llama travel enough for the experience we had. We will definitely be booking with them again

Date of experience : August 22, 2023

Hello Angela, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Botswana! Thanks for leaving such a kind review, we look forward to helping you plan any future trips. - Josh

Peruvian Adventure!

Llama Travel organised our 3 week Peruvian adventure and we were impressed by the amount of detail they went into to ensure it was a holiday to remember. Our itinerary was customised to our needs and all our questions were answered quickly and completely. They work with a highly skilled and professional tour company in Peru (Condor Travel) and everything is again planned with military precision. A holiday to remember. Well done and many thanks.

Date of experience : September 26, 2023

Dear Angie. It's lovely to hear that you had such a good holiday in Peru - it's a really special place. Please let us know if we can help you in the future. Luca.

Just arrived home after 12 day tour to…

Just arrived home after 12 day tour to S. Africa. We had a fabulous holiday with excellent service from LLama Travel in London, guide and coach driver in S. Africa.

Hi Lynda, thanks for the review! Glad to hear that you enjoyed South Africa, it's a wonderful country. We'd be delighted to help you with any future holiday plans. - Josh

A Passage Through Mexico

My trip to Mexico was simply amazing. Had a minor hiccup early on as my baggage didn’t arrive on air Canada flight, so I was stressed but Luca and his team in Mexico were constantly in touch to help me. All thanks to Luca and Kathya, got my luggage back in time. After that, it was just flawless trip, amazing locations. Especially sumidero canyon, palenque, yaxilan temples. Knowledgeable guides, and on time service. Seeing Mayan sites was a dream come true. A memorable trip indeed. Defo plan to visit South America again with Llama. Thank you!!

Date of experience : July 28, 2023

Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted you had such a great trip. Mexico truly is memorable. When you want to return to Latin America or would like to visit any other of our destinations please get in touch and we will be more than happy to help. Gary

We had a fantastic tour of Peru. Every part was very well organised and the guides and drivers were friendly,helpful and informative. We enjoyed our tours in the Amazon rainforest, around the towns and cities,up to Machu Picchu, across the Andes to lake Titicaca and on to Colca Canyon. All the views were amazing as was the sight of 10 Condors flying above us and into the canyon. Every part of this holiday was wonderful and I reccomended it to all my friends on our return.

Date of experience : May 26, 2023

Hi Elaine, thanks for this review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Peru, and would be more than happy to assist you with any future holidays. Best, Josh

What a great tour to Jordan. The groups were kept small by using 2 mini busses to transport us, the guides and company that act as agents in Jordan were great and the itinery was day after day of " wow factor" sights and experiences. We had been told about Llama by fellow guests on other tours with different companies, and this was our first time with them. It cetainly wont be our last. Thay have been excellent from the time of our initial enquiry.

Date of experience : September 25, 2023

Hi Phil, thanks for your shining review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip to Jordan, and look forward to helping you with any future trips. - Josh

Travelled to Equador and Galapagos…

Travelled to Equador and Galapagos Islands with Llama Travel in May. The holiday itself was absolutely the best trip of a lifetime and not only lived up to expectations but exceeded it. Llama themselves were so easy to deal with and all parts of the trip ran extremely smoothly. We were able to alter the itinerary easily and all staff gave great advice re choices and experiences to have. We've already looked at booking with them again next year for Costa Rica, can't praise them enough!

Date of experience : June 30, 2022

Hello James, thank you for your great review. We would be happy to help you plan your Costa Rica adventure! Kind regards, Paige.

Peru and Rio for 3 weeks.

They delivered on the trip but 2 weeks before flying out they informed us that, the optional excursion which we paid for happened to fall on a bank holiday which means that the excursion wont be available on that day. However they did change the flights to try to accommodate the excursion on a different day. We felt that given they are a professional tour company, they should have been aware that day is a bank holiday when we first book the tour. Otherwise everything else run smoothly and we totally enjoyed our trip in Peru and Rio. Peru is a big country and if you wish to see lots of places there is a lot of flying between places, also the local flights are not very reliable, out of 4 flights there were 2 delays. People in Peru were nice and friendly. It is a place we may go back in the future.

Date of experience : July 08, 2017

Top quality service for Peru and will use again

We had been recommended Llama Travel by a Headteacher colleague who said their care and attention was second to none. Having booked a Peru trip pre-Covid the company moved on our booking, answered any queries and gave great advice to help us decide when best to go. We had such an amazing time in visiting two bucket-list locations of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca and having high quality guides throughout. All hotels, transfers, flights and entrance tickets were handled for us and we will definitely be using Llama Travel for future trips.

Date of experience : August 04, 2023

Hi Graham, thank you for such a shining review. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Peru, and look forward to helping you with any future trips! - Josh

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How To Spend 3 Days In Masai Mara, The Safari Park From The Lion King

This Kenyan national park is one of the best places in the world to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the wild.

When it comes to planning an African safari , TikTok can agree on one thing: Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya needs to be on your itinerary.

“The Land of the Big Cats” has a reputation as one of the best places on the continent to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the wild; it was one of the main filming locations of the live-action Lion King movie .

Masai Mara’s location in the Great Rift Valley gives it a leg up on wildlife diversity compared to other reserves. Its 580 miles of lush savannah is home to almost 90 different mammal species, and safari-goers have a good chance of spotting all of the African “Big Five” — lions, leopards, elephants, African buffalo, and the elusive black rhinos — as well as members of the slightly lesser-known (but equally ‘Gram-worthy) so-called “Ugly Five,” hyenas and warthogs included. If you visit in late summer, you might even see the Great Migration of over 2 million wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores crossing the Mara River from the neighboring Serengeti Desert.

This February, I spent 10 days visiting Kenya’s national parks and game reserves on an itinerary curated by EF Ultimate Trip , a Gen Z and millennial tour company. After a week of bush glamping in sparsely vegetated and dusty parks throughout Kenya, Masai Mara was comparatively lush, and my safari Jeep was constantly stumbling upon families of elephants, giraffes, and lions.

If you’re heading to Kenya on safari soon or scrolling TikTok for future inspiration , here’s what’s worth doing at Masai Mara and how to spend three days at the reserve.

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Day 1: hang out with baby elephants & meet the maasai tribe.

After a 20-plus-hour journey from Chicago, I stretched my legs at one of Nairobi’s most popular attractions. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Orphans Project houses baby elephants and rhinos who are currently unable to survive in the wild for whatever reason, and it’s just as cute as you’d expect. There was a collective “aw” as the tiniest baby black rhino stumbled out to meet the crowd, and we got introduced to all the baby elephants as they clumsily ran to the keepers for their bottles of milk.

The experience was more crowded and touristy than I expected, but I enjoyed learning the story behind each baby animal, seeing their personalities, and petting them. You’re also able to sponsor one of the baby elephants or rhinos until they’re ready to go back into the wild.

After hanging out with the animals, get into your safari Jeep to drive the five hours to Masai Mara. I stayed at PrideInn Mara Camp, which had glamping tents and cottages just steps from the park and Lake Talek, but there are plenty of accommodations around Masai Mara’s perimeter (including regular hotels like a JW Marriott Masai Mara if sleeping in a tent without air conditioning isn’t your vibe).

The best part of the PrideInn Mara Camp (and others in the area) is the presence of the Maasai tribe , which welcomed us with a traditional song and dance. There were also a number of warriors who worked in the hotel and who would walk us to and from our rooms if it was late at night.

Day 2: Take A Hot Air Balloon & A Drive

The park is huge, so soaring over the savannah to see the landscape and animals from above is an efficient and bucket list-worthy way to start off your safari experience.

We had to wake up at 4 a.m. to head over to the hot air balloon launch site, but I quickly stopped complaining about the early call time when we were in the balloon and the sun was rising over Masai Mara.

We got to take in bird's eye views of the Mara River (including a rare sighting of an adorable baby hippo that was splashing through it), check out a family of grazing giraffes from above, and get eye-level with the vultures in the trees. Afterward, we enjoyed an English-style brunch with unlimited mimosas in the middle of the bush, then headed back to the camp to nap it all off.

In the early afternoon, we headed on our second safari and stayed until twilight. After spending almost two weeks in Kenya, I realized it’s 100% worth doing two safari drives a day — one in the morning as the sun rises and one at dusk right before the predators are about to start hunting — to get the fullest picture of how the animals act in their natural habitat.

Depending on the time of day, you’ll also see different personalities from the lions. When I went in the morning, the lions weren’t the apex predators I’d anticipated. Instead, the pride was almost playful, with a young male lion with a dandelion mane nuzzling his father and the female lions, and cuddling with them in the sun. The only hint of their agility and quick reflexes were shown in how they quickly flipped from side to side and how alert they seemed at all times, with their heads suddenly popping above the grass when they’d been lazily napping in the sun just moments earlier.

Another day, as the sun went down, I saw a group of lionesses who’d been napping and were barely camouflaged in the long grass start to oh-so-casually make their move. They inched toward a grazing herd of wildebeests, their eyes locked on their next meal. I wouldn’t have experienced these different personalities if I hadn’t seen both in action.

Day 3: Go On A Morning Game Drive & Visit The Maasai Tribe

After going on a sunrise game drive, take an afternoon tour of the Maasai tribe’s village. Dressed in signature bright red robes, the warriors greeted us at the entrance of their village. They taught us some of their chants and performed a 10-minute celebratory song and dance that we were encouraged to take part in, which included mimicking the roaring of lions, shaking our shoulders, and competing to see who could jump the highest.

Then, they sectioned us off into groups to tour the family huts and learn about their pastoral lifestyle. Many of the Maasai people have gone into tourism and are employed by hotels and other hospitality businesses in the area, but they’re one of the few tribes where many members still practice their traditional way of life.

After the tour, we got to shop the tribe’s gorgeous beadwork, carved wooden products, and other souvenirs. I picked up a blue bracelet, a beaded choker, and some wooden coasters painted with safari animals to bring back home with me.

Ultimately, I came back to Chicago feeling relaxed, inspired, and fully ready to take advantage of my apartment’s air conditioning. I gained a deep appreciation for my proximity to wildlife during my bush glamping adventure (yes, even for the crickets and lizards in my tent).

Going on safari was life-changing for so many reasons. I was awestruck by seeing a 3-day-old hippo hanging out with his mom, and a pack of elephants racing across the savannah. I was surprised that the lions and giraffes seemed to barely take notice of our Jeep.

The safari also taught me a lesson in patience. Unlike in a zoo, you’re not able to control when or where you’ll see cheetahs, hippos, or prides of lions — which ends up making it so much more fulfilling when you do.

It’s not a question of if, but when, I’ll go back to Masai Mara on safari. And who knows — maybe this time I’ll spend more than a few days exploring Kenya’s most famous game reserve.

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Fabulous extended holiday to Central/Southern America.

Just returned from a fabulous extended holiday to Costa Rica, The Galapagos islands and Peru. Llama travel, Ben and colleagues, were fantastic in organising all that we wanted, linking three tours together seamlessly. All the transfers were punctual, professional, with very clean vehicles. All the hotels/lodges/boat (12) were wonderful, very comfortable. All excursions were led by local guides who were very knowledgeable, spoke good English and very friendly. We saw so much more than we would have done by ourselves. Thank you so much to Llama travel, we will certainly use you again.

Date of experience : 22 February 2024

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Dear Chris. That's an amazing trip you took, visiting so many incredible places. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed it and that Ben was so helpful. Let us know if you are interested in visiting any other parts of Latin America - or elsewhere! Luca.

Just returned from the Taj Tigers and…

Just returned from the Taj Tigers and Temples tour of India - absolutely amazing and worth each and every 5 stars! From my initial enquiry the booking with Llama was handled seamlessly. I questioned a few things prior to departure and Otto answered promptly and with the info I needed. He is also helping with a query I have had since returning. The tour itself was beyond my expectations- the guide Narinder was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind and looked after us through each stage of our tour. He even rejigged the itinerary on the very first day and managed with less than 24 hours for us as a group to attend the Holi festival which was an extra special added bonus. The majority of the hotels service was great - a couple of issues which were rectified by the staff with deepest apologies. We were also extremely lucky to see tigers in our additional safari, which I would recommend doing as the guides take you into different areas of the park. The safari included in the initial cost takes you into gate 1 which is the main tourist gate and it is very busy. We were a group of 10 with 2 additional travellers joining us who were staying at the upgrade hotel. As a group of 10 we socialised in the evening and got on very well. I hope to stay in touch. Travelling as two female friends in our 50’s we felt very safe in India. The people are so friendly and welcoming. I hope to return one day. Would definitely travel with llama again and would wholeheartedly recommend to friends and family. Thank you so much Llama travel for an exceptional holiday and service

Date of experience : 23 March 2024

Dear Karen. Thank you so much for your review. It's lovely to hear that you had a good holiday in India and in particular that Narinder was a great guide. If we can help you in future, please let us know. Luca.

Just returned from Angkor Wat and…

Just returned from Angkor Wat and Vietnam North & South. We had a fabulous holiday, from contacting Llama Travel to departure, everything was well organised (hats off to Otto at Llama who helped accommodate us with flights to Singapore, since we wanted to visit there outside of our holiday itinerary). He was professional and prompt, and made making the arrangements easy and pleasant. The whole trip was excellent, a good balance of places to visit, without spending too much time in any one place. The local tour guides were all superb, and made our trips stress free and very enjoyable. All the hotels were very good (some being excellent). We particularly like Llama's use of small group tours: we began with a group of 6, which eventually maxed out at 10 people. The advantage is that you get to know people well, and the tours feel much more intimate. Overall we loved Cambodia and Vietnam, especially the people, who are very friendly and accommodating. We highly rate this trip and, having been with Llama before, we will be booking with them in future.

Date of experience : 21 February 2024

Thanks so much for this glowing review! We're so glad you enjoyed your holiday, Vietnam is a wonderful place. We look forward to helping you with any future trips. - Josh

Amazing highly recommend …

This was our first time using Llama Travel and I would definitely recommend them. The team are very friendly, professional and quick to respond to any questions. Our tour of Chile was well organised, everything ran according to plan, the guides were super friendly and helpful. The whole trip was perfect Thank you!!

Date of experience : 29 January 2024

Hi Kellie, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Chile! It's a wonderful place. Let us know if we can help you with any future trips! - Josh

Excellent service and brilliant local guides

We have used Llama 3 times now for long haul trips and we keep going back because the service from the staff in the UK is always very friendly and helpful (thanks Otto!) and because the local tour guides we’ve had have all been first class; very knowledgeable and personable. We also really like travelling round in a small group and the tours always include days that you can spend doing your own thing. We highly recommend Llama and will always go back to them for similar trips.

Date of experience : 04 January 2024

Hi Sarah, thanks so much for this shining review! We're always happy to help you with future trips. - Josh

Excellent customer service

Llama Travel arranged my trip to Ecuador & The Galápagos and their customer service and advice has been excellent from start to finish. The trip exceeded expectations and was great value for money. Will definitely be using again

Hi Una, thanks for the review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Galápagos Islands. Let us know if we can help you with any future trips! - Josh

Just back from Costa Rica

Just back from Costa Rica. From first to last Llama have been outstanding. Great service. Wonderful holiday. Everything was seamless and excellent. I could provide oodles of detail, but sufficient to say, don't bother considering alternatives. For great service and terrific value, I doubt that you can better Llama. Recommended without reservation.

Date of experience : 09 February 2024

Hi Neil, thanks for the glowing review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your trip, Costa Rica is an amazing place. Do let us know if we can help you with any future holidays. - Josh

Had an outstanding visit to South…

Had an outstanding visit to South Africa with Llama travel. Their organisation throughout was superb. Our guide and driver were absolutely brilliant and went above and beyond to make our visit so memorable,

Date of experience : 25 January 2024

Hi Grant, thanks for the positive review! South Africa is a wonderful place, and we're so glad our guides were able to bring it to life for you. Let us know if you have any plans for future trips and we'd be happy to help you.

Best tour company I have ever used

Best tour company I have ever used. Fantastic service, guides ( in Ecuador) always on time, polite, helpful and informative. Would whole -heartedly recommend this superb company. Plus incredible value for money.

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Ecuador, it's a really special place. Please let us know if we can help you in the future. - Josh

Jewels of Jordan

Our second trip with Llama Travel and certainly won’t be our last. Everything extremely well organised with excellent accommodation and good food. Our group of 20 was split into two smaller groups of ten and transported in comfortable minibuses with complimentary water. Same guide and driver for the whole trip and both did a great job. Our guide Mo was helpful, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. He really enhanced our enjoyment of the trip. Petra was always going to be the main event and didn’t disappoint, but the other sights and scenery were also impressive. We particularly enjoyed visiting Mount Nebo (despite the fierce wind!) and loved hiking in the Dana Nature Reserve. Would liked to have had an overnight stay there. The desert scenery was fantastic but was a little disappointed with the jeep safari. It lasted less time than advertised and we didn’t venture very far. However, we had a wonderful trip overall. Jordan is a very safe and welcoming country and Llama Travel a great company to see it with.

Date of experience : 20 November 2023

Dear Mandy. Thank you for your review. It's lovely to hear that you had a great trip in Jordan. Thanks especially for your comments regarding the desert jeep safari. We will review this to make sure this is addressed for future trips. We would love to help you arrange another trip in future, so please let us know when you are next planning. Luca.

Llama Travel Cape Town and the Garden…

Llama Travel Cape Town and the Garden Route plus Victoria Falls. Trip was in January/February 2024 Unable to fault Llama on the level of service and attention when we booked this holiday. Did not have any problems with the hotels, guides, or drivers. Llama offer an upgrade package for the hotels on this trip, in my opinion it is not worth doing, we were 9 couples and one couple did take the upgrade and missed out on a lot of socialising, the hotels on the basic package met all of our needs and we would happily stay in any of them again. Suggest that you do not take the flight that gets into Cape Town very early in the morning, I think it came in about 4AM. The first hotel which is the Sun Square City Bowl does not allow check in until 4PM, some of our group had to wait about 10 hours to get into there room. Since Llama published the details of the holiday Zimbabwe has increased the cost of the visa for entry from $50 to $55 per person. It was not difficult to get the visa at the airport just time consuming.

Date of experience : 01 February 2024

Hi Tim, thanks for the review! We're glad you had a good time in South Africa. We appreciate your feedback on the hotel upgrades, and will take these points into consideration. - Josh

Llama travel had everything covered!!!!

Just got back from the extended Botswana mobile safari taking in Cape town and Zimbabwe. From the minute we arrived at Manchester airport, absolutely everything was sorted out for us by llama. We didn't have to do anything ourselves and everything ran so smoothly with absolutely no stress which meant we could relax and enjoy our trip. I can't recommend llama travel enough for the experience we had. We will definitely be booking with them again

Date of experience : 22 August 2023

Hello Angela, we're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Botswana! Thanks for leaving such a kind review, we look forward to helping you plan any future trips. - Josh

Peruvian Adventure!

Llama Travel organised our 3 week Peruvian adventure and we were impressed by the amount of detail they went into to ensure it was a holiday to remember. Our itinerary was customised to our needs and all our questions were answered quickly and completely. They work with a highly skilled and professional tour company in Peru (Condor Travel) and everything is again planned with military precision. A holiday to remember. Well done and many thanks.

Date of experience : 26 September 2023

Dear Angie. It's lovely to hear that you had such a good holiday in Peru - it's a really special place. Please let us know if we can help you in the future. Luca.

Just arrived home after 12 day tour to…

Just arrived home after 12 day tour to S. Africa. We had a fabulous holiday with excellent service from LLama Travel in London, guide and coach driver in S. Africa.

Hi Lynda, thanks for the review! Glad to hear that you enjoyed South Africa, it's a wonderful country. We'd be delighted to help you with any future holiday plans. - Josh

A Passage Through Mexico

My trip to Mexico was simply amazing. Had a minor hiccup early on as my baggage didn’t arrive on air Canada flight, so I was stressed but Luca and his team in Mexico were constantly in touch to help me. All thanks to Luca and Kathya, got my luggage back in time. After that, it was just flawless trip, amazing locations. Especially sumidero canyon, palenque, yaxilan temples. Knowledgeable guides, and on time service. Seeing Mayan sites was a dream come true. A memorable trip indeed. Defo plan to visit South America again with Llama. Thank you!!

Date of experience : 28 July 2023

Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted you had such a great trip. Mexico truly is memorable. When you want to return to Latin America or would like to visit any other of our destinations please get in touch and we will be more than happy to help. Gary

We had a fantastic tour of Peru. Every part was very well organised and the guides and drivers were friendly,helpful and informative. We enjoyed our tours in the Amazon rainforest, around the towns and cities,up to Machu Picchu, across the Andes to lake Titicaca and on to Colca Canyon. All the views were amazing as was the sight of 10 Condors flying above us and into the canyon. Every part of this holiday was wonderful and I reccomended it to all my friends on our return.

Date of experience : 26 May 2023

Hi Elaine, thanks for this review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Peru, and would be more than happy to assist you with any future holidays. Best, Josh

What a great tour to Jordan. The groups were kept small by using 2 mini busses to transport us, the guides and company that act as agents in Jordan were great and the itinery was day after day of " wow factor" sights and experiences. We had been told about Llama by fellow guests on other tours with different companies, and this was our first time with them. It cetainly wont be our last. Thay have been excellent from the time of our initial enquiry.

Date of experience : 25 September 2023

Hi Phil, thanks for your shining review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip to Jordan, and look forward to helping you with any future trips. - Josh

Travelled to Equador and Galapagos…

Travelled to Equador and Galapagos Islands with Llama Travel in May. The holiday itself was absolutely the best trip of a lifetime and not only lived up to expectations but exceeded it. Llama themselves were so easy to deal with and all parts of the trip ran extremely smoothly. We were able to alter the itinerary easily and all staff gave great advice re choices and experiences to have. We've already looked at booking with them again next year for Costa Rica, can't praise them enough!

Date of experience : 30 June 2022

Hello James, thank you for your great review. We would be happy to help you plan your Costa Rica adventure! Kind regards, Paige.

Peru and Rio for 3 weeks.

They delivered on the trip but 2 weeks before flying out they informed us that, the optional excursion which we paid for happened to fall on a bank holiday which means that the excursion wont be available on that day. However they did change the flights to try to accommodate the excursion on a different day. We felt that given they are a professional tour company, they should have been aware that day is a bank holiday when we first book the tour. Otherwise everything else run smoothly and we totally enjoyed our trip in Peru and Rio. Peru is a big country and if you wish to see lots of places there is a lot of flying between places, also the local flights are not very reliable, out of 4 flights there were 2 delays. People in Peru were nice and friendly. It is a place we may go back in the future.

Date of experience : 08 July 2017

Top quality service for Peru and will use again

We had been recommended Llama Travel by a Headteacher colleague who said their care and attention was second to none. Having booked a Peru trip pre-Covid the company moved on our booking, answered any queries and gave great advice to help us decide when best to go. We had such an amazing time in visiting two bucket-list locations of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca and having high quality guides throughout. All hotels, transfers, flights and entrance tickets were handled for us and we will definitely be using Llama Travel for future trips.

Date of experience : 04 August 2023

Hi Graham, thank you for such a shining review. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to Peru, and look forward to helping you with any future trips! - Josh

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey meets ‘Miss Kay,’ a llama named after her, despite PETA’s urging she forgo visit

• Updated: Apr. 09, 2024, 10:06 a.m. |
• Published: Apr. 09, 2024, 8:23 a.m.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey meets "Miss Kay" a llama named after her at the Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Ala. The governor visited the park on Monday, April 8, 2024, despite an urging from PETA for her not to do so. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey visited a drive-thru safari south of Montgomery on Monday to meet several animals including her namesake, “Miss Kay,” a llama.

One of the oldest animal rights advocates in the country was hoping she reconsidered.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), in a letter to Ivey on Friday, asked the governor to cancel her visit to the Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull.

Gina Maiola, a spokeswoman for Ivey, in a response said, “We don’t take advice from PETA.” The visit went on as planned.

The letter was sent to Ivey and accused the park’s ownership of operating roadside zoos around the nation that have been cited multiple times by federal authorities for a lack of basic animal care.

It also highlighted an inspection report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that lists several “critical” violations for handling animals at the Alabama park, a 350-acre outdoor venue that features a three-mile road where visitors can drive through, feed and see exotic animals as they roam free without traditional barriers found at most zoos.

According to the USDA’s 2023 report, “multiple animals were found deceased due to trauma or predation” including two llamas.

A female llama was found dead on Sept. 20, 2022, with the cause of death labeled as “other,” according to the report. The report says that during its investigation, the park’s assistant director said a field necropsy of the animal showed it died due to “extensive bleeding in the chest cavity caused by trauma.” The report says there were no records from the field necropsy.

A male llama was founded dead on Jan. 13, 2023, with its cause of death attributed to trauma. The animal had received extensive medical care prior to its death, the report says.

Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Ala. Alabama Safari Park

The USDA, in its report, urged the safari park to ensure that animals are handled “as expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma, overheating, excessive cooling, behavioral stress, physical harm, or unnecessary discomfort.”

“Drive-thru roadside zoos, such as … Alabama Safari Park, often fail to properly monitor or provide appropriate veterinary care for the large number of animal exploited for profit at these facilities,” wrote Michelle Sinnott, director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement with PETA, to Ivey. “As Alabama’s governor, it’s crucial that you set an example for the state’s citizens by choosing to avoid roadside zoos.”

The letter to Ivey also cites a 2015 complaint filed by the USDA that details violations over a five-year span at multiple venues similar to the Alabama Safari Park. The parks are owned by Zoofari Parks and its CEO Eric Mogensen, who has over 50 years in the industry. Parks are also in Natural Bridge, Va.; Kaufman/Terrell, Texas; and Gulf Breeze, Fla.

Mogensen was assessed a $100,000 civil penalty to settle that case with the USDA, according to the PETA letter. Mogensen could not be reached Monday for comment.

Mogensen has been a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1983, according to the Alabama Safari Parks website . But PETA points out that the safari park is not accredited. The only accredited zoo in Alabama is the Birmingham Zoo, according to the organization’s website.

Get up close and personal with some wild animals at Alabama Safari Park. Brent Conklin, [email protected]

Ivey’s visit, and PETA’s letter, come less than a year after Harmony Park in New Hope – a drive-thru zoo similar to the Alabama Safari Park, located near Huntsville – abruptly closed after 30 years of business.

The closure occurred in May 2023, with little information on where the zoos animals were re-located.

The USDA had to step in and enforce regulations at that park a few years ago after a kangaroo at the park bit a 9-year-old girl, with the incident caught on video . The girl’s injuries required 14 stitches. The agency then ordered the park build a new barrier around the giraffe enclosure.

Similar concerns about a lack of giraffe enclosures exist at the Hope Hull park. According to the USDA’s report from August 2023, the kangaroo exhibit “does not have an adequate public barrier to protect the animals and the public.”

PETA, founded in 1980, has long been a watchdog group for animal health concerns at roadside zoos. Their antics have also been criticized by all sides – many believing them to extremists who seek attention by wearing elaborate costumes to draw attention to their causes during public protests.

But PETA has also led numerous reforms including the ending of animals in automobile crash tests, closing the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus, and exposing thousands of instances of animal cruelty across the world, according to a History Channel write-up.

This story was updated at 10 a.m. on April 9, 2024, to clarify the accreditation of the Alabama Safari Park.

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American tourist killed after elephant rammed truck on African safari seen smiling in photos before attack

T he American tourist killed by a charging bull elephant that flipped over their safari vehicle in Zambia over the weekend has been identified as an adventurous 79-year-old woman who wanted the trip to be her “last big adventure.”

Mattson, who was visiting from Minnesota, was pictured the day she was killed on the safari vehicle holding a flower, her grieving family told KSTP.

She was one of six tourists with the group Wilderness Zambia who were out on a game drive Saturday in Kafue National Park when they came under attack by the incensed animal.

Terrifying video footage shows the elephant chasing after the safari vehicle moments before it charged the group, tipping the truck over as the guide repeatedly yelled at the creature. 

The passenger continues to record as the elephant flips the vehicle over. 

Family told the outlet that the US Embassy contacted them about her death.

Loved ones described the 79-year-old as kind, adventurous and very active in her community.

“She had told us that this safari was going to be her last big adventure,” said  her friend  John Longabauth. “Because her birthday is in the summer — I think she was going to be 80, and she felt like she would start slowing down. To be honest, I don’t know if she’d slow down or not. But at least you wouldn’t be traveling as far, probably.”

Mattson split time between living in Minnesota and Arizona, her family said.

Her friends in Arizona held a memorial for her following her sudden death. 

According to the Safari company, one other guest was hurt and taken to a private medical facility.

The four other tourists on the trip were treated for minor injuries after the violent outburst.

The horrifying incident unfolded at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday during a game drive through Kafue National Park, Wilderness Zambia CEO Keith Vincent said in a statement. 

Kafue National Park’s management sent a helicopter to evacuate the victims. 

“This is a tragic event and we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the guest who died. We are also, naturally, supporting those guests and the guide involved in this distressing incident,” Vincent said.

The group of tourists had been staying at the luxurious Lufupa Camp in the Kafue National Park, the largest game reserve in Africa. 

The tour group is making arrangements for Mattson’s body to be returned to the US. 

Police and other authorities are investigating the incident. 

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One of four international airports serving Moscow, Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (SVO) is the largest and busiest airport in Russia by the area of the airport complex, passengers and cargo transportation. The airport is situated in Moscow Oblast in the city of Khimki, 29 km away from central Moscow.  

Also known as Sheremetyevo International Airport, it was originally built as a military base and was converted to a civilian hub in 1959. The airport features six terminals, and transit to and from the airport is by bus, taxi, car hire or Aeroexpress trains.

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The best time to visit Moscow is from May to June when the weather is best for outdoor activities and there aren’t too many crowds.

Situated in western Russia on the Moskva River, Moscow is the cosmopolitan capital and most populated city of the nation.

 A key cultural, economic, scientific and political centre for Russia and Eastern Europe, Moscow is the largest city in all of Europe.  This global and iconic city has the Kremlin, home to tsarist treasures and the president at its core, and other significant landmarks such as the Red Square, St. Basil’s cathedral and more within the city.

Things to do in Moscow

Also known as Krasnya ploshad, the Red Square is the most famous landmark of the city and of Russia. Situated between the Kremlin and Kitai-gorod, a historic merchant quarter, this is one of the must sees in Moscow and its festive atmosphere attracts crowds on an almost daily basis. 

Visitors to the square get a good view of the twelfth-century fortress that is the Kremlin, alongside the Patriarch's Palace, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, lavish cathedrals and the Armoury to the Diamond Fund Exhibition.

Lenin’s Mausoleum

While you might have to queue up to see the body of Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the communist movement, it is usually worth visiting Lenin’s Mausoleum situated in the Red Square. This iconic location also known as Lenin’s Tomb, became the Soviet leader’s resting place shortly after his death in 1924 and his well-preserved body has been on display to the public ever since then. A visit to the tomb is free, however picture taking is not allowed.

Zaryadye Park

Spread over an area of 78 000 m2, Zaryadye is a newly developed landscape urban park situated in close proximity to the Red Square. The park features a variety of climatic zones which include steppe, tundra, forest and floodplains, which mirror the different climatic zones of Russia.   The park also offers several attractions like an Ice Cave, 4D experiences, a floating bridge and delicious local food from different regions of the country. 

Moscow River Cruise

Experience touring the city from another perspective with a cruise along the Moscow River. It is an enjoyable experience whether in the daytime or at sunset. There are less touristic crowds along the river, plus for some extra charge you could take a cruise on a boat that features a restaurant for some food and wine while you take in the sight of all the famous landmarks and the light summer breeze.

Moscow Cuisine

Russian cuisine is filled with a variety of flavours and there are so many traditional dishes for a visitor to try. This delicious cuisine has been influenced over the years by the country’s connection with Asia, Europe and the Middle East. 

Some popular dishes you would come across include Shchi, which is a cabbage soup that often contains carrots, onions, potatoes, meat or chicken as well as fresh or fermented cabbage. The recipe dates all the way back to the 9 th century. 

There is also Pelmeni which is a national dish of pastry dumplings filled with minced meat. They could be served in a soup broth or topped with sour cream and butter.  Another delight are Russian style kebabs called shashlik. Shashlik is similar to any other type of kebab and consists of veggies and cubed meat grilled on skewers. While trying out these dishes, you could also get a taste of the famous Russian vodka. 

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