With a keen eye for the next adventurous locale, Wild Frontiers, the adventure tour operator, has curated a list of exhilarating travel destinations for 2024, along with launching new expeditions in alignment with these selections. Among the highlights are Kazakhstan, poised to host the biennial World Nomad Games, Mexico, awaiting a total solar eclipse next year, and Algeria, currently experiencing a tourist renaissance.
ALGERIA
Witnessing a zenith in its engagement in 2023, Algeria continues to be a focal point for Wild Frontiers into 2024. The firm has initiated a novel excursion delving into the core of Algeria’s Sahara. Situated 1,200 miles south of Algiers, the vicinity of Djanet boasts a remarkable collection of rock art exceeding 15,000 pieces, portraying scenes from a bygone era around 12,000 years prior. The expedition includes wild camping amidst picturesque landscapes, ascending towering sand dunes, and navigating the ever-evolving terrain in a 4WD, marking a genuine adventure in the Sahara’s heart, a mere 40 km from the Libyan frontier.
GEORGIA
The revamped Georgia Explorer group tour by Wild Frontiers now extends more leisurely exploration time across the nation, facilitated by open-jaw flights into Tbilisi and out from Batumi. Priced at £2,725 for a 15-day adventure, the journey commences in Tbilisi, meandering through verdant valleys and snow-capped mountains, pausing at notable sites such as Mtskheta, Gelati, Vardzia, Gori, and the UNESCO recognised Upper Svaneti region.
ALBANIA
Albania emerged as a top travel destination in 2023, with Wild Frontiers registering a 240% uptick in travellers to the nation. The Albania Encompassed tour offers an immersion into the dramatic northern Valbona Valley landscapes, the ‘Albanian Riviera’s’ coastal allure, and the ancient remnants of Butrint within the scenic Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
KAZAKHSTAN
Come 2024, the World Nomad Games return post a six-year hiatus, courtesy of the Covid pandemic, with Kazakhstan hosting this unique sporting event. The tournament, displaying traditional nomadic sports and cultural expositions, will see over 40 nations participate, although Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan often vie for the paramount position on the medals tally.
TAJIKISTAN
Despite being the smallest and least visited of the ‘Stans, Tajikistan compensates with its breathtaking mountainous vistas, verdant valleys, and warm home stays. Wild Frontiers’ newly unveiled journey melds the Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan with Tajikistan’s picturesque locales, including the Fan Mountains and Margazor Lakes.
LEBANON
Lebanon, with its capital Beirut once dubbed the “Paris of the Middle East”, is on a trajectory to restore its tourism allure post-economic turmoil and civic discord. Wild Frontiers has crafted novel pathways through the nation, incorporating community beneficial projects in its Adventures with Purpose: Lebanon tour, exploring archaeological marvels, local culinary delights, and artisanal workshops.
BHUTAN
Following a halving of its tourist tax, Bhutan now beckons travellers at a more affordable rate. Wild Frontiers’ Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon tour navigates through this enigmatic kingdom, exploring its monumental dzongs, quaint villages, and the rich cultural tapestry, enveloped in a landscape scarcely altered over centuries.
EGYPT
Witness the grandeur of Giza’s pyramids and the long-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with Wild Frontiers’ latest Egyptian escapade. Responding to rising demand, the itinerary encompasses a Cairo sojourn, a Nile sail from Aswan to Luxor, and an exploration of Alexandria’s historic essence.
NORTHERN MEXICO
The 2024 solar eclipse beckons a special Wild Frontiers itinerary in northern Mexico, exploring rural hamlets, historical sites, and the illustrious Copper Canyon, culminating in a celestial spectacle witnessed aboard the CHEPE train.
PERU
LATAM Airlines Perú’s forthcoming non-stop service from London to Lima augments accessibility to Peru’s historical and cultural riches. Wild Frontiers’ Classic Peru exploits this, crafting tailor-made journeys through the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca, intertwined with communal engagements and culinary explorations, encapsulating the Peruvian essence.