Encounters Travel

09/10/2026

The world's best road trip weather isn't on Route 66 🚗

A new study has ranked South Africa's Garden Route #1 in the world for driving weather, ahead of Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway.

Ocean views, ancient forests and a Big 5 safari to finish. And on our tours, you don't even have to drive 😉

Read the full story 👇

A new study has ranked South Africa's Garden Route #1 in the world for driving weather, ahead of Route 66. Here's why, and how to see it.

02/10/2026

On 22 October, the sun will do something it only does twice a year ☀️

At dawn, the first rays travel 60 metres into the temple of Abu Simbel and light up Ramesses II and the sun gods, while Ptah, god of the underworld, stays in darkness.

Our 9-day Sun Festival tour puts you inside the temple at sunrise, in a small group of no more than 18.

19 - 27 October 2026. Limited places 👇

https://www.encounterstravel.com/travel-deals/abu-simbel?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content-abu-simbel-sun-festival-2026

25/09/2026

Is Queen Nefertiti hiding behind King Tutankhamun's tomb? 👀

New scans suggest hidden chambers lie beyond the walls of King Tut's tomb in Luxor's Valley of the Kings, and some experts believe they could hold the lost queen herself.

Here's what we know so far, and how you can stand in the valley where it's all unfolding 👇

New scans suggest hidden rooms beyond Tutankhamun's tomb could hold Queen Nefertiti. Here's what we know, and how to see the Valley of the Kings yourself.

11/09/2026

🇹🇷 EARLY BIRD OFFER: SAVE 15% ON OUR 2027 TURKEY GROUP TOURS 🇹🇷

Wander Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Walk the marble streets of Ephesus. Soak in the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Watch the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia come into view.

Turkey packs more into one trip than almost anywhere, and right now you can save 15% on our 2027 small group tours.

📅 Book by 31 January 2027
✈️ Travel between 1 January and 31 December 2027

From 8-day highlights tours to epic 19-day journeys, find your perfect Turkish adventure here 👇
https://www.encounterstravel.com/destination/turkey?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earlybird-turkey-2027

03/09/2026

🌑 The sky over Tunisia goes dark for 5 minutes and 39 seconds on 2 August 2027. We'll be there.

🏛️ Our brand new nine-day Tunisia Eclipse Adventure takes you to a prime viewing site directly along the path of totality - plus El Jem, Kairouan, Sidi Bou Saïd and ancient Carthage, in 5-star comfort throughout.

📅 30 July - 07 August 2027

🔗 https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/tunisia-eclipse-adventure-C-2027-tour?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=launch-tunisia-eclipse-2026

28/08/2026

🇮🇳 India is one of those places that stays with you.

The colours. The incredible food. Ancient cities, sacred temples, wildlife, bustling markets and landscapes that seem to change around every corner.

From the iconic sights of Rajasthan to the waterways of Kerala, India is a country that rewards curiosity - and leaves you with stories you'll be telling for years.

✨ We’ve put together some of the experiences that make India truly unforgettable.

👉 Read the blog: https://www.encounterstravel.com/blog/unforgettable-india?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sale-unforgettable-india-2026

20/08/2026

🐅 Nepal Beyond the Mountains

Think Nepal and you probably picture the Himalayas. But head south and you’ll discover a completely different side of the country - one filled with jungles, rivers and incredible wildlife.

Our 13-day Nepal Wildlife Safari takes you from the temples and stupas of Kathmandu into the wild landscapes of Nepal’s Terai.

🦏 Search for one-horned rhinos in Chitwan National Park
🐅 Explore Bardia National Park, with Nepal’s best chances of spotting tigers
🐘 Look out for elephants, deer, monkeys, crocodiles and hundreds of bird species
🛶 Take to the water by canoe and on a gentle rafting trip
🚙 Explore by jeep and on foot, with jungle walks and wildlife safaris
🌄 Stay at the remote Shreeban Nature Camp, surrounded by forests, farmland and mountain views

It’s a different kind of Nepal adventure - combining culture, nature and wildlife in one unforgettable small-group journey.

Get 20% off for a limited time only: https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/nepal-wildlife-safari-tour?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sale-nepal-wildlife-safari-2026

12/08/2026

Look up tonight 🌘

The moon will cover up to 96% of the sun across the UK and Europe this evening - the deepest eclipse since 2015, and the closest to totality until 2081. The partial phase begins shortly after 6:00pm, peaking between 7:06 and 7:13pm BST.

Find an open spot with a clear western horizon. Certified eclipse glasses only - never look directly at the sun.

And if it leaves you wanting the real thing: on 2 August 2027, a total solar eclipse sweeps across North Africa with over six minutes of totality near Luxor, the longest visible from land this century.

Most of our 2027 trips are nearly gone, some down to their last room 👇

🇪🇬 Egypt Eclipse Adventure (A): https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/egypt-eclipse-adventure-2027-tour

🇪🇬 Egypt Eclipse Adventure (C): https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/egypt-eclipse-adventure-c-2027-tour

🇹🇳 Tunisia Eclipse Adventure Deluxe (B): https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/tunisia-eclipse-adventure-B-2027-tour

🇹🇳 Tunisia Eclipse Explorer: https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/tunisia-eclipse-explorer-2027-tour

🇲🇦 Morocco Eclipse Adventure: https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/morocco-eclipse-adventure-tour

🇲🇦 Morocco Eclipse Explorer: https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/morocco-eclipse-explorer-tour

05/08/2026

🌘 One year to go.

On 2 August 2027, the Moon's shadow sweeps across Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. One of the longest total solar eclipses of the century, peaking at 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality over Egypt.

Three ways to stand under it:

🇲🇦 Morocco Eclipse Explorer - totality from the Atlantic coast
https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/morocco-eclipse-explorer-tour?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eclipse-2027&utm_content=morocco

🇹🇳 Tunisia Eclipse Adventure - the Mediterranean island of Djerba
https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/tunisia-eclipse-adventure-B-2027-tour?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eclipse-2027&utm_content=tunisia

🇪🇬 Egypt Eclipse Adventure - along the Nile
https://www.encounterstravel.com/tour/egypt-eclipse-adventure-c-2027-tour?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eclipse-2027&utm_content=egypt

Each itinerary pairs prime viewing with the culture around it.

✨ Don't just watch the eclipse. Experience it.

30/07/2026

🚨 Last call: 30% off Sebatana Private Game Reserve

This deal closes soon - book by midnight 31 July 2026 to lock in your 30% discount with code SEBAT30 at checkout.

View the tour here: https://bit.ly/4aT2b2A

Seven nights in 60,000 hectares of Big Five wilderness in the malaria-free Waterberg, South Africa. Open-vehicle game drives at dawn, a Ch*****ne Brunch in the bush, and ch*****ne at sunset over the mountains. Full board throughout. Maximum 10 guests.

Departures available from October 2026 through to June 2027.