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Escorted Yoga Safari to Botswana & Zimbabwe

Escorted by Elise Shaw, founder and owner of Petite Retreats and Yoga, was a gym fanatic for over 20 years.  Yoga became a part of her life over 15 years ago and she embraced the practice and the differences Yoga made to her mind, body and spirit. She has completed her teacher training in Sydney and Byron Bay and practices regularly on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Fully Escorted Highlights Of East Africa Tour

Experience East Africa this October with the Africa experts. This fully escorted 13-day tour, staying in four-star accommodation throughout, is a small group departure visiting the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania. Join us on the inaugural East African Bench International fully escorted tour!

Fully Escorted Highlights Of Egypt Tour

Experience Egypt this September with the Egypt experts. This fully escorted 17-day tour, staying in five star luxury accommodation throughout, is a small group departure visiting an archaeological wonderland. Egypt is the land of the pyramids and pharaohs, mysterious tombs and temples, and more than 5,000 years of fascinating history. It is one of the most spectacular sightseeing destinations in the world. Join us on the inaugural Bench International fully escorted tour!

Wildlife & Wonders

Take an exciting journey to Africa and combine the wildlife of Kenya with the wonders of Egypt. Travelling through the game parks of the Masai Mara, Samburu and the Rift Valley, you will experience the fascinating world of Africa’s animals, as well as encounter the cultural side and witness first hand some of the many tribes in the region. Travel north from here to Egypt and experience a different culture and history and step back in time to the days of the Pharaohs and life on the River Nile in Ancient Egypt.

Out of Africa Air Safari

Make your journey as exceptional as the destination and experience a unique combination of adventure, relaxation, service and culinary delights amid the African wilderness. Your safari in our luxury Cessna Caravan takes you to some of Kenya’s best National Parks and Reserves. With air-conditioning, personal intercom system and qualified safari guide on board, this offers something very different to any other air safari in the region. 

Ewaso River Walking Safari

Kenya has something to offer everyone. The diversity of the landscape is reflected in its ecology, the lives of its people and the various adventures available. Karisia offers unique, tailor-made journeys through this diverse and spectacular countryside. Specialising in walking safaris and photographic trips to the less travelled areas of this region, natural history is a major focus, with biologists, photographers and experienced safari guides providing the kind of safari to remember forever. 

Walking in the Footsteps of the Maasai

Experience the fascinating world of Africa’s culture and wildlife with this safari offering an insight into the local Maasai people. Your two-night stay at Satao Elerai near Amboseli National Park will give you the opportunity to experience a property which is genuinely involved in working with the Maasai community for the long term benefit of the Maasai and the wildlife in the Amboseli eco system.

Migration Safari

The open grasslands of the Masai Mara Game Reserve offer excellent game spotting opportunities and the phenomena of the annual migration of wildebeest and the zebra, together with the crossing of the Mara River is one of the world most remarkable sights. This unique scheduled safari operates weekly between the prime months of July and October, and with four-nights in the Mara itself, offers the opportunity to witness some of these world-renowned and documented sights.

Elewana Air Safari

In Kiswahili ‘Elewana’ means ‘Harmony’, and this breathtaking air safari combines the game rich wilderness of Northern Tanzania with a luxurious aircraft and stylish accommodation.  This journey, in an executive styled Cessna Caravan, takes you to some of Tanzania’s best National Parks, offering a unique air safari in the region.