We hope you all enjoying these warmer months, whether you're at home or abroad. One of my favorite things to do while on holiday is to dream about and plan my next getaway, so this is a good time to get some inspiration for your future travels, too.
Oculus Travel’s signature offering is to design highly personalized travel experiences. By understanding each client's unique preferences and journey objectives, we create and tailor a unique experience suited entirely to each client's needs, whether they are solo travelers, couples, groups of friends, or multigenerational families. Our clients are at the heart of our service.
Some travelers' hobbies and special interests diverge from those of their immediate family, friends, or usual travel companions. Others may find allure in connecting with new, like-minded adventurers on specialized journeys designed around a shared but unique interest.
With this in mind, Oculus Travel is thrilled to introduce our Specialist Group Travel Experiences, with departure dates for small groups starting as early as November 2024. We can't wait to share these exciting journeys with you. You can find featured tours under the Journeys > Group Tours menu at Oculustravel.com
If you want to join the specific departures listed, please contact me for more information. If these particular dates don't work for you but you're inspired by the itinerary, let me know. Other departure dates may be available, or we can build a tailored trip for you and your friends to any of these destinations.
Gayle Higginbotham
Specialist Group Tours
Oculus Travel's Special interest African journeys unite travelers through shared passions. From wellness retreats where we harvest our food and salute the sun to golf holidays, trail runs across the Serengeti, photographic safaris, and exploring the Winelands; it’s easy to join an upcoming journey that inspires you.
Featured Tours
Wine, Wildlife and Waterfalls, NOVEMBER 13 – 22, 2024 (Enquire about joining specific sections of this tour only)
Madagascar Expedition, NOVEMBER 19 - 28, 2024 (experience whale-shark season)
Odzala Odyssey, DECEMBER 2 – 12, 2024 (January departure dates available too, enquire for more info)
I'd like to take the opportunity to congratulate our industry partners who have been voted winners in the Time+Leisure World's Best Awards 2024, as voted by their readership. All of these are exceptional properties, awards well deserved, and we're delighted to partner with all of them:
A special mention goes to my home city of Cape Town, South Africa, which was named the 17th Best City in the World.
Congratulations All!
I wish you all a wonderful summer ahead. I look forward to hearing from you and planning your next adventure.
Winners
Ellerman House, Number 1 City Hotel in Africa (Cape Town, South Africa)
Matetsi Victoria Falls, Number 1 Resort in Africa, and 75/100 Top hotel in the world (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Mfuwe Lodge, The Bushcamp Company (South Luangwa National Park, Zambia)
Lion Sands Game Reserve (Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa)
Singita Grumeti (Grumeti, Tanzania)
Angama Mara, (Masai Mara, Kenya)
Giraffe Manor, 5th Best City Hotel in Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)