Escorted
Journeys

Authentic adventures for the globally curious
We offer exclusive safaris and cultural journeys for small groups of adventurers. Over the years we’ve found these trips to be popular with first-time Africa travelers, solo travelers and those who prefer to travel with a small group. These itineraries are designed with a specific focus and set departure dates and are hosted by a member of the Duffle & Compass team or guest escorts with expertise that provides added value for our clients.

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May 1 - 13, 2027

Mozambique Adventure

An exclusive Duffle & Compass journey escorted by Grace Oken

This trip has been designed for travelers to fully immerse in the once in a lifetime conservation experiences on offer in Mozambique, from the savannahs to the coast, and contribute to on-going efforts to heal the effects of human destruction and bring back the wild environments we cherish.

See an abundance of game including the chance for endemic species like the Gorongosa horseshoe bat, in addition to favorite like lions, wild dog, and elephants. Walk with pangolins, the most trafficked mammal in the world, observing the methods used by their wildlife rehabilitators to ensure these animals continue in the wild for generations to come. Learn about the importance of marine conservation efforts while swimming in the warm clear waters of the Indian Ocean off Benguerra Island. Visit the local communities and learn about all of the different initiatives that your stay contributes to from the hinterlands to the coast!

This Duffle & Compass Escorted Journey will be limited to 7 travelers.

Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Please contact us to view the full itinerary & pricing.

Three Bengal Tigers gathered to drink in India

February 17 – March 7, 2027

Incredible India – Tiger Safari

An exclusive Duffle & Compass journey escorted by founder, Carol Oken

We’re off to India, to the setting for Kipling’s iconic The Jungle Book, and home to endangered Bengal tigers. We begin with an immersion into the culture and history of Old Delhi, sunrise and sunset visits to the famed Taj Mahal, and the fabled Pink City of Jaipur. Early mornings on safari will have us in open 4×4’s with the promise of close wildlife encounters. The cultural city of Mumbai, epicenter of “Bollywood” is our last stop before a well-deserved 3-night stay at an award-winning wellness spa. Limited to six travelers.

November 4 - 15, 2026

Magical Morocco

An exclusive Duffle & Compass journey escorted by Grace Oken

From the ancient Berber trails in the Atlas Mountains to the bustling souks of Marrakech and the kasbahs of kings long gone, you’ll be immersed in unforgettable Morocco.

This journey has been designed to experience the breadth of Morocco with a small group, an expert private guide, and driver who will be with you throughout the trip. There is a custom-tailored private Pre-Trip Extension included in this itinerary which is only for Duffle & Compass clients.

There is a maximum of 12 travelers for this escorted journey. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first reserved basis. Please contact us for an itinerary link by clicking the Book Now link below.

January 13 - 25, 2026

Wonders of Ancient Egypt

An exclusive Duffle & Compass journey

Who hasn’t dreamed of standing in awe of the Pyramids of Giza, or walking through the Valley of the Kings, descending into elaborate chambers created for the Pharaohs who ruled thousands of years ago? And now, The Grand Egyptian Museum, is opening gallery by gallery, and will be the showcase for more than 5,000 artifacts from King Tutankhamen’s tomb and much more. Our privately guided itinerary also includes 5 nights on the Nile on a chartered dahabiya, an ancient sailing vessel with 21st century luxuries.

September 15 - 28, 2025

Private Madagascar Adventure

An exclusive Duffle & Compass island safari

Join us to explore the fourth largest island on Earth and one of the greatest biodiversity regions on the planet. Due to millennia of geographic isolation, this is the home to 80% flora and fauna not found anywhere else, like the 1,000 types of orchids, of which 90% are endemic to the area. There are over 100 species of lemur and over half of the world’s chameleon species found here, as well as marine biodiversity and a rich cultural life to experience.