Tomorrow (Friday 8 March 2019) is International Women’s Day and a couple of tour operators are celebrating with special offers – for women only.
Crooked Compass Agent and Companion Rates
Crooked Compass has released an agent and companion rate for its women’s only ‘Remarkable Rwanda’ small group tour on the 2019 departure in October.
Founder, Lisa Pagotto said “This is one of our most inspiring and memorable tours – not just for its incredibly unique wildlife experiences but because of Rwanda’s story from ruin to being one of the world’s safest countries and most progressive leaders in East Africa.
At the forefront of this incredible re-emergence are the women of Rwanda. Rich in colour, history, resilience, skill and community building, they are a true success story of rebuilding Remarkable Rwanda and have the largest representation in parliament in the world at 65%.”
The tour offers the chance to see rare and magnificent Mountain Gorillas, including a behind the scenes interaction with Dian Fossey’s Gorilla Doctors. Encounter other primates, safari animals and stunning vistas, and experience the daily lives of Rwandans though immersive and authentic experiences.
Agent price: AUD$7076 per person twin share plus gorilla permit of USD$1500. Companion price: AUD$7500 plus gorilla permit per person twin share
Contact info@crooked-compass.com to book.
Intrepid Travel Women-Only Tours
Intrepid has introduced four new Women’s Expeditions to mark International Women’s Day, giving female travellers an opportunity to learn about the everyday lives and challenges facing women around the world.
The women-only tours led by female guides provide a unique insight into the lives of women in Kenya, India, Nepal and Turkey.
Travellers will meet people from all walks of life and hear their inspiring stories, from Becky, the first female overland truck driver in East Africa, to Syrian refugees forging a new life in Istanbul.
These trips include experiences that would otherwise be off-limits on regular departures, such as swimming on a female-only beach in Antalya or celebrating the female-only Gangur Festival in Rajasthan.
The new tours build on the success of the original Women’s Expeditions in the Middle East, launched on International Women’s Day 2018. The range has proven one of the most popular in Intrepid’s 30-year history, growing from just four departures to 36 in the space of a few months.
IMAGE: Nairobi, Kenya/Intrepid Travel
