Top 10 unusual trips to book in April

Rise early to climb the rugged slopes of Mount Penanjakan first by jeep and then by foot. It is from here we take in the sweeping vista of Mount Bromo and the surrounding volcanoes as the darkness fades and they begin to be bathed in the soft morning light.

Trek through Botswana's remote wilderness to track Africa's wildlife. Spot elephants, big cats, hippos and more on game drives exploring several African greats, from Chobe National Park to Moremi Game Reserve. At night, drift off to the sound of the bush, wild camping beneath the African sky. Finish up with a two-night cruise on the Okavango River before soaking in the wonder of Victoria Falls.

Tick the Garden Route off your bucket list on South Africa's most famous road trip. Get a view of Table Mountain from vibrant Cape Town, taste world-renowned wines in the Stellenbosch region and spot herds of elephants (as well as penguin colonies), as we travel via cities, beaches, deserts, and forests.

What did you do this weekend? Eschew the usual chores and activities and spend the weekend at a local reserve in Transylvania to search for the majestic Brown bear. It’s amazing how loudly you can whisper BEAR when one appears from the forest cover at 3am!

After a beautiful ride up the Mtkvari valley, we round a corner and the cave town of Vardzia comes dramatically into view. Etched into the vast cliff face some 800 years ago, the impressive cave monastery stretches 500 metres along the cliff face.