The Travel Specialists

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Why The Travel Specialists?

Established 1967

With 55 years of experience in the travel industry, feel at ease knowing that your holiday is tailor-made and crafted by professionals.

Owner Managed

A small premium business, The Travel Specialists seeks to craft exceptional memories. Owner managed, our consultants take a personal interest in all trips.

Responsible Tourism

Each tour is designed to ensure that economic, social and environmental benefits are maximised, and the costs are minimised.

24-Hour Emergency Assistance

Travel easy knowing that you have 24/7 support from our team of travel specialists, on whom you can call at any time.

Experienced Specialist Consultants

A passionate team of experienced consultants renowned for delivering a premium travel experience.

Custom Itineraries

Tell us more about your perfect trip and we’ll create a custom itinerary that is sure to delight and excite.

Amazing Experiences

Whether it is embarking on safari or witnessing the beauty of the breathtaking Taj Mahal, our team are committed to creating extraordinary memories.

Reputable Partners & Suppliers

We know you are looking for the very best, competitively priced travel experience and The Travel Specialists team are dedicated to delivering that.

Popular Itineraries

Africa

Richard’s September East Africa Migration Safari – Departing 1st September 2023

MD Richard Ruskin guides his favourite event of the year - the annual Wildebeest Migration. Having guided during the Migration....

Kruger to Victoria Falls Overland

This 15-day overland safari explores the many jewels in southern Africa's crown. Combining game drives, game walks, cultural excursions, a....

Richard’s June East Africa Migration Safari – Departing 23rd June 2023

They say there are more animals in East Africa than anywhere else on Earth. This safari visits some of the....

Indian Subcontinent

Ultimate India

As the name suggests – this is truly the “ultimate” experience, offering you the best of the Indian subcontinent with....

Best of Sri Lanka

This tour visits the most popular cities in Sri Lanka and is an excellent way to get an overview of....

Ultimate India Wildlife Safari

India has some of the richest natural heritage in the World. Our Ultimate India Wildlife Safari has been designed for....

South America

Escorted Taste of Peru

Join this small group gastronomic tour at Lima and Cisco, escorted by our very own South American Specialist Gisel Pacheco.....

Ultimate South America

Offering a wide range of authentic South American experiences, this 24 day tour begins in Quito. Visit a local community,....

Highlights of South America

This tour is a unique opportunity to see the highlights of Peru, Argentina and Brazil, visiting iconic places like the....

Antarctica & Arctic

Magellan Explorer

The Magellan Explorer is a custom designed ship specifically designed for Antarctica Air-Cruise operations from Punta Arenas in Chile to....

Ocean Nova

The Ocean Nova is one of the vessels used for the fly/cruise expeditions in Antarctica. It is a modern and....

Sylvia Earle

This purpose-built expedition vessel honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle. The ship features one of....

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All About Africa...

The largest land mammal on Earth, African elephants are both incredible and improbable looking creatures, with their large flapping ears, elongated trunks and menacing tusks...read more