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                     Plan Your Trip In Advance
There are as many reasons for organizing a trip a year ahead of time as there are for doing one 
on a whim. Making plans far in advance really helps for excursions where the romance and 
apparent independence may be part of the draw (like a road trip across the US, especially if 
you're hoping to visit any national parks along the route).Plan Your Trip In Advance Not only is 
diligence rewarded, but it is also necessary.
According to Tom Marchant, the owner and co-founder of Black Tomato, "there are a few factors 
at play—notably, availability, access, and complexity of itinerary and experiences" when 
considering travel that should be planned a year in advance. Strict tourism caps, group travel, 
and the complexity of a trip with multiple stops should all be taken into consideration.
KENYA'S WIDEST SAFARI
Seeing Kenya's wildlife, whether it be during the Great Migration—as millions of 
zebras, wildebeests, and other herd animals migrate from Tanzania's Serengeti to Kenya's Masai 
Mara—or simply organizing a group of close friends and family to travel with you, is one of the 
most sought-after safari experiences.
Travel expert Alice Daunt of Daunt Travel advises witnessing the Great Migration from the Masai 
Mara, but she issues a warning since "there are barely eight beds at the top camps" and there is 
a limited amount of time to travel (usually August through September).
A SAIL ALONG THE NILE IN EGYPT
Seeking the ancient sites of Egypt is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any history enthusiast. 
There are a few options for getting there: by land or by Nile river cruise, but we think the most 
enjoyable journey combines some of both.
Take a ride aboard Viking's Osiris and cruise the Nile, stopping thoughtfully at Esna to explore 
the red stone temples of the same name.
Aswan to see the High Dam and Temple of Philae; and Qena to see the magnificent temple of 
Dendera. and essential to locating your itinerary and desired ship.
GO TO JAPAN IN THE SPRING, WHEN THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS BLOOM.
Don't assume you can travel to Japan for five days and call it a day trip. Few visitors can resist 
staying for a few weeks; thus, the trip from Tokyo to Osaka should, at the very least, be included 
in an itinerary that calls out for customization with the assistance of a travel expert.
If you're thinking of taking a trip in the spring from late March to early April to see the cherry 
blossoms in bloom, experts are essential. Plan Your Trip In Advance The country's rural areas are 
the best places to witness this transitory beauty.
SEE THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY, WHICH HAPPENS ONCE EVERY 
TEN YEARS.
You can begin planning this vacation up to ten years in advance, so forget about waiting until the 
last minute. Held once every ten years since 1680, the Oberammergau Passion Play is an epic 
recreation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, including his trial, crucifixion, death, and resurrection.
The little, peaceful village of Oberammergau, which is located an hour outside of Munich in the 
Bavarian highlands, is remarkable for its exquisite architecture.
IN TUSCANY, VISIT THE PALIO DI SIENA.
A trip to the Palio di Siena is one that would be practically impossible to pull off on short notice, 
despite the fact that many of our travel experts overwhelmingly weighed in that just about any 
trip to Italy—the Amalfi Coast, Sicily.
Lake Como, and so on—is worth planning well in advance as the country's tourism levels rise 
ever higher.
CELEBRATE CARNAVAL IN RIO DE JANEIRO!
There's no introducing Carnival. The colorful festival, which has multiple locations throughout 
the globe, is an extravagant event that must be seen to be believed.
A VISIT TO THE OKAVANGO DELTA IN BOTSWANA
While there are countless options for an African safari, visiting Botswana's Okavango Delta is a 
unique experience.
Floodplains are not only home to white and black rhinoceroses, two endangered species, but 
they also present a unique opportunity for boat safaris due to the area's dynamic environment, 
which changes with the level of water.
A HIKE TO MOUNT EVEREST
For good reason, walking to Machu Picchu is a popular way of transportation among tourists. 
Plan Your Trip In Advance However, due to the increasing popularity of visiting the site, whether 
by hike or otherwise—with the old Incan ruins experiencing overtourism in recent years—the 
Peruvian government has imposed daily limitations on the number of visitors.
This will also help you get one of the 400 daily tickets for the famed Huayna Picchu climb, which 
offers fantastic views over the ruins for the fortunate few.
MONGOLIA'S NAADAM FESTIVAL
Mongolia is typically high on our list of places to visit, but experts advise booking well in advance 
because it's a "very undiscovered location" and "domestic flights and lodgings are incredibly 
limited and continuously in-demand," according to Jessica Wells of Black Tomato.
GHANAIAN FESTIVALS IN DECEMBER
Tastemakers Africa's founder, Cherae Robinson, describes December in Ghana as a "very joyous time 
of the year." At the end of the year, Tastemakers Africa organizes an annual group trip to Ghana.
Little company owners stake all of their profits on what occurs in December, when everyone who's 
anybody comes to Accra for the holidays. It's crucial to plan ahead and reserve your hotel early, 
especially if you're traveling with a group of friends.
TRAVEL TO LAGOS FOR DETTY DECEMBER AND AFRO NATION.
Robinson also suggests that you plan your trip to Lagos well in advance, particularly if you want to 
attend the recently announced Nigerian leg of the international music festival Afro Nation.
With block parties, all-night performances and street festivals taking over the city for a whole month 
in December, Lagos is a major cultural capital. Plan Your Trip In Advance However, this high profile 
also attracts a large number of individuals.
RWANDAN GORILLA TREKKING
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is a must if you want to see the largest primates—and one of our closest 
relatives. The basic planning of this trip will take at least several months, from obtaining the 
necessary permissions for gorilla trekking to making reservations at the best lodges, such as 
Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge.