Wild Frontiers Traveller Reviews

10 days touring Oman from Muscat to Salalah, including much off road in the mountains beaches and desert. Exceptional local guide taking us to many fascinating places, this journey included several days camping in the desert and on secluded beaches. Rating 10/10

My trips with Wild Frontiers have been well organised and to most interesting places not too often visited.

> Iran Persian Explorer > Wild Frontiers provides an absorbing and fascinating 10 days in an endlessly varied and surprising country. Genuinely curious and friendly people; exquisite Islamic architecture...turquoise domes, elegant minarets, intricate mosaic work; the ancient site of Persopolis with its monumental gateways and frieze decorated stairways; the simplicity of Darius's stone tomb alone in the desert. Isfahan, one of the world's most glorious cities of gardens, bridges ( unfortunately crossing a temporarily dry riverbed), palaces and mosques; mud desert towns of intricate lanes, local cafes and ancient mansions cooled by tall wind towers. > Go there now with Wild Frontiers.

We have travelled with WF on half a dozen occasions. Value their commitment to sustainable tourism, small groups, combining main tourist sites with "off-the-beaten-track" experiences, meeting and staying with local people - seeing the real country.

We spent 32 days exploring Myanmar Laos and Cambodia.

Wild Frontiers listened to,our requirements and delivered what we wanted most of the time.

I recently took part in the "Bolivia High and Wild" trip with the UK company Wild Frontiers. As a veteran group traveller who has wanted to visit Bolivia for many years, this trip not only lived up to expectation but totally exceeded it. The whole experience from start to finish was mind-blowing - the itinerary was a great balance of culture, landscapes, activity and sight seeing and I really felt like I gained a genuine insight into this fascinating destination. The companies attention to detail was good and added to the overall experience and the standard of the tour was really high considering the remoteness of the destinations.

Wild Frontiers were simply excellent. This was a well though out trip, and even when things happened that were beyond their control, a contingency was quickly in place. I was also impressed with their general travel ethos and attitude toward local people. Several members of the group had travelled with them before and based on this experience I will definitely do so again.

Ecuador, volcanos, walks, hot springs, eco lodges, jungle, rafting and more! :)

Wild Frontiers organised us a fun packed and varied trip through Ecuador. They listened carefully to what we like doing and what we wanted to do and what they booked far exceeded our expectations!

We took the 2 night package to Piman. It a fantastic tour with an excellent guide to local towns and with walks in the Andes. The hacienda was outstanding with beautiful chalets in the gardens and lovely food. The staff were extremely attentive. Highly recommended. Galapagos was a 4 night package at the Red Mangrove lodges on Santa Cruz and Isabela. The first 3 days were disappointing as the lodges had cut corners on guides, tours and food quality. After we complained to our travel agent they delivered the standard we would have expected at these prices.

James put together a brilliant itinerary. The Red Mangrove lodges on Galapagos unfortunately let him down(see above). He has done his best to make amends but he is up against a complacency on Galapagos because they know they are sitting on a gold mine and people will continue to come there.

In March this year I went with Wild Frontiers on a riding safari. It was the trip of a life time, full of adventure but also comfort. From the first part of our stay at Borana to the 5 day ride and camping exerience I can not fault the organisation and care that wild frontiers extended to us. Our group was well and knowledgably lead and as a group we bonded well. I always felt safe and in good hands. I can not recommend them highly enough.

Wild Frontiers organises group travel and I believe that from first look on their website to returning home that they did a good job and were value for money.

My three weeks in Pakistan with Wild Frontiers was the trip of a lifetime. We flew to Islamabad and from there to Chitral where our adventure really began. We travelled by jeep up into the Kalash Valley where we watched, and participated in, their Spring Festival. From there we travelled up, over the Shandor Pass and into the Hunza valley. This was my second visit with Wild Frontiers to the amazing Eagle's Nest hotel, surrounded by seven of the highest mountain peaks in the world. We travelled from here to Skardu and on to Khaplu, where the extraordinary Khaplu Palace, rich with Tibetan influences, is the most romantic place I have ever stayed. All along this varied and thrilling trip we were buoyed up by the welcome we received from the local people. I will never forget it.

I travelled with Wild Frontiers for the first time seven years ago. Due to a change in personal circumstances I was looking for an adventure. I wanted the security of travelling in a small group and looked at a number of companies who went to the HImalayas. Reading about a Wild Frontiers trip in the Guardian, I rang the office and was immediately put through to owner Jonny Bealby. His enthusiasm and personal touch quickly helped me make my decision. Since then I have travelled with Wild Frontiers four times, and on each occasion I have been impressed by the quality of the tour leaders, their knowledge of the areas we visited, and their attention to detail. They really couldn't do more to make each individual member of the group feel at home. The Hindu Kush is an area close to Jonny Bealby's heart, and it was a privilege to meet and stay with people - including Mufti the jeep driver, and Saifullah in the Kalash valley, who were our trip leader Jonny's friends. Jonny, Mark, and local guides Riaz and Atta, could not have done more, sometimes in difficult circumstances, including bad weather making roads impassable, to make our whole experience a happy and comfortable one. The most important thing, which makes me return to Wild Frontiers, apart from their unique itineraries, is the staff at the office, all of whom, either have knowledge of the individual areas, or can put you through to someone who does. They are interested, well-informed and patient, willing to answer any questions, big or small, whether it be 'is it safe to travel' or 'do I need to pack my walking boots'. They want you to have a happy and comfortable experience, and actively encourage clients to talk to them.

Having arrived at Nairobi airport, we then caught a light aircraft and flew about an hour north towards Mount Kenya. We arrived at Borana Lodge, a truly magical ranch on the Laikipia plateau. The rooms are out of this world, with gorgeous views, with food and wine to match. Our hosts Michael and Nicky Dyer, looked after us beautifully and nothing was too much trouble. We travelled about 10 minutes to meet our trusty steeds, who were all forward going thoroughbreds and incredibly fit. Riding on the vast plains with wildlife grazing happily amongst us was amazing. We saw, giraffe, rhino, a leopard, hippo, elephant and of course the Grevi zebra, with their ears like ping pong bats. The camps we stayed in were very comfortable. Each tent having its own loo (tent) and shower, with hot water! We travelled for about 5 - 6 hours a day on horseback and finished up at the beautiful eco-lodge called Suyain. What a joy to have smiling faces to meet you and wash down, water and the horses, whilst we were greeted by a wonderful 'al fresco' lunch. The lodges we stayed in were incredibly comfortable with open sides and each had a thatched roof. The open air shower was a delight. It is very hard to describe in words how magical this trip is. Go and see for yourself, I am sure you won't be disappointed! I have now been twice, and am looking forward to next year! All beautifully organised and overseen by Wild Frontiers.

Wild Frontiers is a small independent travel operator. I have travelled with them four times now and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, and any silly little questions you might have, are answered quickly and efficiently.

I have travelled with Wild Frontiers for many years because they really do offer something different. I went to Kashmir recently and it was no exception - staying on houseboats in Srinigar being looked after by by our English speaking guide and local guides who are friends of the company, rowing up the river for 3 days and camping in remote places in the shadow of the Himalayas and an quick trip to the world's highest gondola. As usual WF really took you off the beaten track - not another tourist in sight!

WF holidays demonstrate the attention to detail without losing the sense of adventure. They're also very flexible if you want to go off-piste for a while - you never feel herded on their group tours - there isn't a stripey umbrella in sight!