Treks in the Himalayas                        Each year we run a number of fixed date expeditions to climb Trekking Peaks in Nepal and India, which are achievable by novice climbers or experienced trekkers.  However, in keeping with our approach to service and flexibility, we are also experts at organising fully bespoke private treks and expeditions across the Nepalese and Indian Himalaya, including the Trekking Peaks, and treks to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Mustang and Ladakh.                                          News                                         Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha (Labtsa) Pass Expedition - Summit Success! Traverse Line acheived summit success in April 2008, with 5 out of our team of 6 sucessfully reaching the top of Mera, and everybody crossing the magnificent Amphu Lapcha Pass.  If you would like to climb Mera Peak and cross the Amphu Lapcha, we have now set dates for 2009.   Fixed Date Tours in the Himalayas for 2009 and 2010: Mera Peak Mera Peak and Amphu Lapcha Pass Stok Kangri & Markha Valley - Ladakh   Equipment Discount All customers who have confirmed bookings are eligible for a 15% discount on purchases at Cotswold Outdoor.

Treks and Safaris in Southern Africa            We specialise in Trekking in South Africa, a country we have very strong ties to and know intimately - here we ofer some excellent fixed date treks, but most of the journeys we arrange are fully bespoke for independently-minded clients seeking to combine trekking with a safari and general touring, oftern in to Zambia, Namibia and Botswana.   Tailor-made in South Africa There are a vast array of wonderful 2-6 day treks in South Africa, that can be combined with onward travel to Wildlife Reserves and the Cape, including the deservedly popular, fully supported, Northern Drakensberg Trek. We have deep knowldege of these areas and this type of tour is our speciality.  Learn more about tailor-made holidays in South Africa     NEW TREKS:    KwaZulu-Natal Wilderness Adventure (April 2010) So named because this tour does just that - explores wilderness areas in KZN, notably the Northern Drakensberg, where we make a 6-day trek from the Amphitheatre to Mnweni, and the Tugela River, where we raft through a conservation area.  A final stage steps just south of the border on to the Northern Wild Coast, where we undertake a 4-day horse trail in beautiful surrounds. This tour runs in late April and is fully guided and supported.  Click here for more: Northern Drakensberg Traverse   Table Mountain to Cape Point Trek Named the Hoerikwaggo Trail, this is a brand new 5-day, guided and fully supported, small-group trek (7 night itinerary) that follows the spine of the beautiful Cape Peninsula. Click here for more.