Gecko's Adventures at Holiday Wizard

They say: "At Gecko’s we believe Africa is a continent worth getting excited about. Our extremely knowledgeable crew of local leaders, drivers and cooks help to set us apart from other travel companies in Africa. They will enable you to experience Africa at its most authentic, as they were born and raised in the region and are passionate about showing you all that’s local."

• Overland trips use custom-built safari vehicles with superior camping equipment
  
• New tours for 2010 include Safari and Spice, African Overlander and Soccer and Wildlife departures
  
• Key destinations include : Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland

They say: "Asia has so many countries, landscapes, cultures and experiences on offer, we know that this amazing region will leave you one satisfied traveller. In South East Asia, our many ‘Overland’ style trips, covering several countries are hits with our Gecko’s travellers with journeys ranging from 10 to 33 days. And who better to show you round than our expert local leaders – loving all that’s local!"

• New for 2010 is the Southern Thailand Adventure with islands and village stays
  
• Entrance fees to all the ‘must see’ sights are included in the cost of the holiday
  
• Key destinations include : Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Burma, Borneo, Tibet, China and Russia

They say: "History, sights, culture and food – the Middle East is all this and more. The history is rich and fascinating, the sights are among the world’s most impressive, the culture is diverse with many influences and the food is delectable. For thousands of years people have travelled around this region and our Gecko’s trips allow you to be shown round this fascinating region by expert local leaders."

• New for 2010 are Secrets of Jerusalem and Syrian Explorer trips
  
• Brochure includes felucca sailboat and riverboat trips along the Nile
  
• Key destinations include : Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Israel, Turkey, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco

They say: "Enlightening and bewildering, fulfilling and exasperating, serenely peaceful and totally chaotic, India and Nepal offer diverse and unique experiences to any curious traveller. Our innovative itineraries and affordable prices allow you to see all the well-known sights, but also the off the tourist trail places, giving you unforgettable experiences and our local expert leaders offer endless opportunities for local interaction."

• New for 2010 is visits to Tordi Garh village in Rajasthan, staying in a centuries old palace hotel
  
• Private adventures and school group trips can be specially organised
  
• Key destinations include : India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China and Tibet

They say: "Latin America is a region of great contrast and diversity. It boasts the highest volcano, the deepest canyon, driest desert and the largest and most bio-diverse rainforest in the world, all of which you can explore with Gecko’s. Head into the Patagonian wilderness, trek the paths of the Incas, venture into the Amazon jungle and back in the wildlife of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands."

• New for 2010 an 11 day Colours of Colombia tour
  
• Look out for the ‘G’ symbol which means the trip date is a guaranteed departure
  
• Key destinations include : Peru, Bolivia, Equador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Galapagos