While exploring the rock church of Abuna Yemata in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, I wondered at the remarkable way in which Ethiopia has preserved its cultural heritage over the years.
“There is nothing in sub-Saharan Africa – in a sense, nothing else in the world – that prepares the visitor for the wealth of historical and cultural treasures, both ancient and living, contained in northern Ethiopia.” Philip Briggs, Bradt Guide to Ethiopia. Continue reading Ethiopia Historic Route Tours – Christianity in Ethiopia
An Antarctic cruise is a truly adventurous and spectacular travel experience – a real voyage of a lifetime. For wildlife enthusiasts, the vast white expanse of Antarctic is home to a surprising abundance of wildlife. Whichever Antarctic cruise itinerary you choose, you can expect to see stunning concentrations of Antarctic wildlife, including the largest king penguin colonies on the planet! Continue reading Antarctic Cruise – Voyage of a Lifetime
Our luxury Arctic Cruises will take you to one of the furthest ends of the Earth. The polar regions are among the last true wilderness areas in existence, and there’s no better way to explore them than on one of our Arctic Cruises, where you can enjoy the unique wildlife and spectacular scenery of the Arctic up close and in comfort. Continue reading Arctic Cruises
Nepal comfort treks are a high-end, lodge-based alternative to traditional camping treks. On this type of luxury Himalayan trek you will stay in comfortable, heated lodges and en-suite guesthouses, ideally suited to couples and families with children. Continue reading Nepal in Comfort – Luxury Himalayan Trekking
At Gane and Marshall, we believe that the outdoors is a wonderful forum in which to promote learning. That’s why we’re so pleased to announce the launch of our new range of UK and overseas school challenges and school expeditions. Continue reading G&M School Challenges – overseas adventures for students aged 13+
This blog Climb Kilmanjaro Shira Route, and our next blog Climb Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route and Northern Circuit, will focus on the western approaches for Kilimanjaro Climbs. These routes are without doubt the most successful in taking climbers to the summit. Continue reading Kilimanjaro Shira Route – Climb Kilimanjaro
Download our Everest Base Camp Kit List.
Everest Base Camp is located above 5000ms, Kala Pathar is at 5550 ms., so kit and clothing must be able to cope with extremes of temperature, rain and snow, and burning sun! Continue reading Everest Base Camp Kit List
