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Untamed Borders gets top marks in my books. They proved uber-efficient in facilitating my insertion into three torrid, but fascinating states, taking great care to ensure my safety and comfort. Without any hesitation, I totally recommend them and will use them in the future for any upcoming destinations that come under my radar. In addition, Ade on my Mainland Yemen Group Trip was a fantastic guide. Nothing but praise for the man.

I recently traveled to Socotra with my daughter, joining a small group with Untamed Borders. Besides the extreme and unbelievable beauty of the island – one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places we’ve ever been – we also experienced the kindness and hospitality of the people. We were thrilled by the perfect organization, a very experienced international guide, a great local team, as well an awesome small group of fellow travelers. It all contributed to the amazing experience. One additional remark – there was a focus & concern on safety, that was important for me while travelling with my daughter. I fully recommend Untamed Borders and can’t wait for another great experience with them.

I made a trip to Djibouti and Somaliland with Untamed Borders in October-November, 2023. The trip was much better than I had anticipated, largely because of the fast pre- and during-trip communications with the company, and very good value destinations, attractions, accommodation and the guides the company arranged. The company was flexible, helpful, explained things clearly, didn’t over-promise, and was professional at all times. When an unavoidable major adjustment in the itinerary had to be made, because of weather conditions, Untamed Borders came up with an alternative, that actually worked to my advantage at no extra cost. I was very satisfied with the company and would not hesitate to recommend it.

Unlike many other adventure travel companies, who are content to sell you a spot on a group tour and maybe an additional night or two in a hotel, but don’t want to spend the time helping guests with their hobbies/passions, Untamed Borders is different. Every sales associate seems keen to help tap up their contacts, to help me achieve the aim of diving. Even if that takes more time than Untamed Borders will be remunerated for. The company is passionate about its destinations and seem to enjoy the challenge of helping me dive in these types of destinations, almost as much as I do. In addition, Untamed Borders has good guides who ensure safety and can help translate not just the language but the culture.

Untamed Borders arranged a two week trip for me and my kids (11 and 14) to Uzbekistan in March/April 2023. I wanted to give the kids a taste of adventure and travel in somewhere a bit less visited – and the trip met all of our expectations and more. From camel trekking and staying in yurts, camping in the mountains and hiking up a 2000m peak, to walking tours around cities on the historic Silk Road, a homestay with a local family and an overnight train, we all had an amazing time. Nothing was too much trouble for the brilliant local guides and drivers who were all very flexible to help ensure the activities were appropriately tailored to suit the kids… an adventure we will never forget!

A huge thanks to Fatima, the chat at the end where Fatima revealed so much more of her incredible spirit and wisdom, was both moving and somehow almost chastening (what grace in the face of such opposition). I’d love to join another virtual tour led by Fatima in other regions of Afghanistan. A super evening. Thank you Fatima!

Untamed Borders organised a four-day bespoke stopover in South Sudan, the main focus being a two-night stopover alongside the Mandari Campsite, where the lifestyle has not changed for generations. The Mandari people are famous for their large white cattle with large/sometimes massive horns, which are their equity and dowry. There are no facilities, no fresh water, hence the use of cattle urine and dried dung. Thanks to Untamed Borders for organising this detour, one of the highlights of the 100 countries I have visited, and for their assistance for the visa and the updates re Covid requirements. Thoroughly recommended for the ‘adventurist’.

I travelled with my two daughters on a round trip to Iran. We are quite experienced travellers. Still I was not quite sure what to expect as we were three women. Iran was both used to travellers and at the same time challenging as a female traveller. It was rich in culture and history, and at the same time complicated to travel in if you had to figure out the rules for niqab or how to exchange money or get a sim card. I have used Untamed Borders before and know they are extremely good for arranging trips to challenging countries. This time I asked for a round-trip private tour with as many experiences and highlights as possible, a female guide and getting close to the culture. Of course, at a price that was possible for me as a single mother of three. Untamed Borders did exactly this. We had one guide in Tehran and one for the road trip in Shiraz and Isfahan. Both guides were so sweet and professional. Untamed Borders always has the best network of local partners. Our female guide for the road trip was so special for my daughters and I to get to know. We genuinely liked her and getting to know her was the single most interesting part of the entire trip.

I just returned from an 8 day private tour to Yemen and Afghanistan. Untamed Borders did an excellent job of organising the trip, which included a guide, driver, hotels and breakfast for a very reasonable price. Not surprisingly, there is some absence of luxury and comfort in visiting countries like this. But, the accommodations were clean and quite adequate, the meals were good but not always available with great variety, the vehicles were up to the task, and the guide and driver in each country were quite good. The topography of central Yemen (the focus of the trip) is stunning – massive uplifts and deep canyons similar to SE Utah in the US. The cities were busy and congested, but interesting. The guides in both countries were quite sensitive to the local security conditions. I never got close to wartime conditions and felt secure. I like Untamed Borders and will use them again for some future trips to countries that most travel agencies won’t touch. They’re very good at their job.

As an adventurous and frequent traveller, I joined a bespoke tour created by Untamed Borders for a small group of well travelled acquaintances. Untamed Borders made the best program for the three countries, three days in Sudan, felt like an entire week’s work worth of experience. They ensure good local partners, very reasonable advice on security and a feeling of being safe.

Thank you for such a fantastic tour. The whole time I felt safe and looked after, and the trip was full of special moments (first time eating camel meat, socialising with many locals, and even meeting the artist working at the recently-restored Stone Throwers Monument who gave me his maquette of the statue). I truly appreciate your help putting together such an amazing experience, and I won’t hesitate to travel with Untamed Borders in the future!

I had the pleasure of visiting Afghanistan in December for the second time in 15 months. I spent just under 5 days in total in Kabul and Herat. Like my first trip, I used the services of Untamed Borders (“UTB”) on this trip. Once again, I was very happy with their services. Among other things, I was pleased to see that UTB was prepared and willing to come up with an itinerary, on short notice, that worked with my schedule. Email communications were clear, prompt and effective. Probably most important about my experience with UTB, is their guides. This was my second time visiting Afghanistan with UTB. The guides are very professional, respectful and was keenly interested in making sure I had another enjoyable experience. They are knowledgeable about their country and proud of their culture. Quite honestly, I enjoyed both visits to Afghanistan tremendously. I highly recommend Untamed Borders. Their service is consistent, thorough and streamlined.