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TREASURES OF PERSIA-Explore thousands of years of Iranian history and culture. Guided by Hooman Aprin, the first Iranian to summit Everest, the driven tour follows a three week loop through Iran. Visit museums and mau soleums. citadels and mosques. Stand between the Shaking Minarets in EsfaMn. Visit the oasis town of Tabas. where the salt desert of Dasht-e Kavfr meets the sand desert of Dasht-e LOt. Sail on the Anzali Marsh and Caspian Sea. Graded "rigorous touring." numerous days of long driving are involved. Departures: 9/5,1013 GecKJraphic Expeditions: aoo-ID-8183. infoOgeoex.com.
HOG THE ROAD-If safari isn't your style, ride a Harley through South Africa's northeastern province of Mpumalanga, "the land of the rising sun." The tour travels just west of Kruger National Park, known for the greatest diversity of wildlife in Southern Africa-from lions to warthogs. Cruise across the Drakensburg escarpment for stunning views of the Blyde River Canyon. Overnight in towns like Nelspruit and Sabie, whose close proximity to waterfalls and smaller game reserves make them great locations to explore by foot. The week begins and ends with drinks in Johannesburg. Chaps are optional and spe cific day trips can be arranged. Departures: 9/18. 10/18 Wild Hog Tours and Safari: wildhogOinfo.bw, www.info.bw/ewildhog
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