Established in 1983, adventure travel specialists Kumuka, whose name originates from Africa, and translates as ‘the start of a journey’, has taken travellers to many parts of the globe, offering an extraordinary range of trips.
All transport and accommodation is included, as is an experienced local leader and some meals. Gecko’s aim for comfort as much as an authentic experience and affordability, though sometimes this can mean you’ll be staying in a remote village hut rather than a plush hotel. For many travellers this is a real trip highlight anyway, as is getting from A to B using local transport; Gecko’s standard practice to maintain low prices and a true local flavour.
Beginning with one expedition vehicle and a trans-Africa tour, Kumuka steadily extended and broadened its operations, which now include tours to Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Latin America, North America, Europe and The Middle East. Together with Kumuka’s worldwide Family Adventures and Tailor-Made and Private Group tours on request, the company has adventure travel covered to all parts of the globe. Choose from over 600 exciting tours, ranging from two days to 35 weeks, covering 75
Specialist tours include trekking adventures, cruises to the Arctic, Antarctic and the Galapagos Islands, self-drive itineraries in South Africa, lodge-based tours in East and Southern Africa, jungle and Amazon river tours in South America, diving the Red Sea in Egypt and visiting community and environmental projects in Africa.
Kumuka also runs tours to coincide with major festivals, including the Rio and Salvador Carnivals in Brazil, the Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka, the Pushkar Camel Fair in India and the Surin Elephant Round Up in Thailand.
For more information on all Kumuka Worldwide have to offer, visit
www.kumuka.com.