#EXPERIENCELIFE INTRODUCTION GROUP ADVENTURES INDEPENDENT TRIPS BAMBA BRAND KENYA, UGANDA 4 SOUTH AMERICA ASIA & RWANDA 54 SOUTH AMERICA HISTORY & PERU VIETNAM, PERU 22 TANZANIA 67 PHILOSOPHY 5 CAMBODIA & 40 56 THAILAND BOLIVIA 27 ZIMBABWE, BOLIVIA 69 BAMBA FOR INDONESIA & BOTSWANA & 6 CHILE & 57 CHILE GOOD ARGENTINA 30 PHILIPPINES 43 NAMIBIA 71 WHY TRAVEL BRAZIL SRI LANKA & SOUTH AFRICA 58 ARGENTINA, 73 WITH BAMBA 7 31 MALDIVES 44 ISRAEL & COLOMBIA & BRAZIL 75 ECUADOR 33 INDIA, NEPAL & JORDAN 59 BAMBA APP 8 TIBET 45 COLOMBIA 77 TRIP STYLES JAPAN & SOUTH EUROPE 10 CENTRAL AMERICA GALPAGAGOS & KOREA 47 ICELAND MEXICO 34 60 ECUADOR 79 CHINA, BELIZE IRELAND, 35 KYRGYZSTAN, 48 SCOTLAND & CENTRAL AMERICA & THE KAZAKHSTAN 61 GUATEMALA & SCANDINAVIA CARIBBEAN COSTA RICA 36 OCEANIA SPAIN, MEXICO, CUBA, PORTUGAL, GUATEMALA & 82 NORTH AMERICA AUSTRALIA, NEW GERMANY & 62 BELIZE ZEALAND & FIJI 49 RUSSIA USA & CANADA 37 GUATEMALA, HONDURAS & AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST CROATIA, 85 GREECE & 63 COSTA RICA MOROCCO & TURKEY EGYPT 53 PANAMA 87 TABLE OF CONTENTS IT’S TIME TO GO AND EXPLORE THE WORLD! INDEPENDENT TRIPS TRAVEL PASSES CUBA & NEPAL 108 EUROPE SOUTH AMERICA CENTRAL THAILAND, CARIBBEAN 89 AMERICA 141 MALAYSIA & ISLANDS UZBEKISTAN, ICELAND & BRAZIL, SINGAPORE 153 MONGOLIA & NORWAY 120 ARGENTINA & COSTA RICA & CHINA 109 132 NORTH AMERICA UNITED CHILE PANAMA 142 VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & USA & CANADA JAPAN KINGDOM & 153 92 110 IRELAND 121 SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND PASSES 133 NORTH AMERICA ASIA OCEANIA SPAIN & USA & CANADA PORTUGAL 122 CHILE & 146 THAILAND NEW ZEALAND, 95 AUSTRALIA & FIJI 112 ARGENTINA 134 ITALY, MALTA, ASIA MALAYSIA & CROATIA & SINGAPORE 97 GREECE 124 COLOMBIA, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST ECUADOR & PERU 134 THAILAND 151 LAOS & MOROCCO 115 TURKEY, MYANMAR 99 BULGARIA, PERU & BOLIVIA SOUTHEAST ASIA TANZANIA, 135 151 VIETNAM ROMANIA & 125 KENYA, ETHIOPIA 116 HUNGARY THAILAND, LAOS, CAMBODIA & 100 & VICTORIA FALLS PERU BOLIVIA, INDONESIA CHILE & VIETNAM & 152 ARGENTINA 139 CAMBODIA SOUTH AFRICA 117 PHILIPPINES 104 ISRAEL, JORDAN INDOCHINA SRI LANKA & & EGYPT 118 CENTRAL AMERICA 152 MALDIVES 106 MEXICO, QATAR, UAE & INDIA & BHUTAN GUATEMALA & 107 OMAN 119 BELIZE 140 2019 is a year of major change for Bamba! We’ve updated our image and launched new branding, website and app to make the experience even more seamless for our travellers. One thing that will never change, however, is our dedication to helping like-minded travellers find each other, discover new places, immerse themselves in new cultures, and see more of the amazing planet we share. THE MEANING B: When we witness new cultures and new places, we are also able to see ourselves in a whole new light. INFINITY: With a focus on sustainability, we want to keep the world an amazing place for all generations of adventurers. BAMBA HEART: Bamba was created by We at Bamba live with passion and compassion, impassioned travellers, and embodied by our voluntours and Bamba for we continue to strive to Good. share amazing experiences and cultural connection with the world. EYEBALL: When we witness new cultures and new places, we are also able to see ourselves in a whole new light. We have been helping our fellow travellers achieve their dreams since 2005, and during this time we have expanded to 80 countries and counting! Our mission has always been to make things easier for the independent traveller, with an emphasis on flexibility and freedom. As we’ve adapted to our travellers’ needs, we’ve also created many group tours, voluntours, and tailor-made itineraries to help people see the OUR HISTORY & world in a fun and unique way. PHILOSOPHY OUR MILESTONES 2005 2006 2008 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2017 2018 BAMBA HOHO HOHO HOHO LAUNCH OF BAMBA BAMBA BAMBA MILHOUSE VOLUNTOURS EXPERIENCE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE STARTS OPERATED SELF-GUIDED UNVEILED NEW IMAGE TRAVEL TRAVEL TRAVEL HOSTEL IS BORN FOUNDED PASSES PASSES PASSES ADVENTURES OPENS ITS OPERATING AUTHENTIC DOORS IN - WORLDWIDE ADVENTURES DEBUT IN EXPAND TO EXPAND CUZCO BAMBA ARE BORN MEXICO CENTRAL TO SOUTH STARTS - AMERICA AMERICA OPERATING EXPANSION MACHU BEYOND THE PICCHU TREKS AMERICAS TO ASIA OUR COREVALUES BREATHE ADVENTURE LIVE WITH PASSION Life begins at YES! Open yourself up to new adventures and We live for adventure and travel, and that passion flows into opportunities! Embrace spontaneity and find the courage to try everything we do here at Bamba. If you always give your best effort new things, take the road less travelled, and jump head-first into the and find joy in even the smallest things, you can stand proud when unknown and the unforgettable experiences that lie ahead. you look back on a life of passion, drive and excitement. OPEN YOUR MIND PAY IT FORWARD Get the most out of life by embodying the true traveller’s spirit of We are all in this together and have an equal share in the curiosity and excitement. Get lost in new places, meet incredible responsibility to look after our beautiful planet and our people, and challenge yourself to gain different perspectives. With communities. The smallest action can make a big wave, so always an open heart and mind, anything is possible! strive to make the world better for yourself and others. MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX Everyone needs a little love in their life! Endeavour to bring Create and innovate! Seek ways to constantly better yourself, your happiness and joy to others, in whatever way you can. Bring a smile environment, and your community, and never settle for less than the to someone’s face, lend a listening ear, be patient, go beyond what is best. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind, take risks, and evaluate new expected and always make time for a friend in need. options! To live outside the box is to be brave, bold, and brilliant. SUSTAINABILITY As citizens of the world, we all share the responsibility to protect our beautiful planet. Now, more than ever, we need to reduce our impact while learning from and educating others to do the same. Our strong commitment to support the communities we visit and their local economies is reflected in our products and BAMBA partners. ANIMAL WELFARE Part of this great responsibility is standing up for animal welfare. That’s why we have vowed to end the cruelty of animals in tourism in partnerships with World Animal Protection, Too Rare To Wear and See The Wild. We have also banned any cruel activity from our tours, like elephant riding, shows using animals as entertainment, and direct interactions with wild animals. FOR VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE You can create positive change by taking part in a Voluntour and giving back during your travels! Our Voluntours are designed to give you the opportunity to help others and make a difference in local communities. The trips can be short in duration, but they have a huge impact in the locals. Choose the program that fits your interests, and experience something that will give you a deeper understanding of the world in GOOD which we live. WHY TRAVEL WITH BAMBA? PHILOSOPHY & VALUES WHY BAMBA BAMBA FOR GOOD We share many of the same We are experts in the field of Bamba for Good works to philosophies and values as making dreams realities! have a positive influence on our independent travellers With the unique experience the locals and environments who believe that travelling across the globe, wherever that allow us to make such makes a better world. you want to go, we can take incredible travel you there. experiences. GLOBAL TRAVEL NETWORK TAILOR YOUR DREAM TRIP Wherever and however you want to We offer a wide range of itineraries and go, Bamba has an option for you! We destinations, but if you can’t find your operate in over 80 countries across 5 perfect trip, don’t stress! We can customise continents and create trips to suit every your trip to fit your budget and time-frame, type of traveller, whether you want to from the simplest of routes to the most go solo or on a group adventure. unique and specialised itineraries. A BETTER WAY TO TRAVEL THE BRAND NEW TRAVEL APP Travel with Bamba to redefine the way you We’re all about making travelling easy, experience and explore the world. We have accessible and stress-free! Our new travel unique travel styles that can take you on app gives you everything you need in one an authentic adventure, provide you with place. Get the most up-to-date itinerary and a flexible schedule, and/or give you the chat to our Happiness team instantly. And freedom to travel independently. the best part? It’s accessible offline! UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP Our hand - crafted experience-driven Your happiness is our priority! Bamba allows adventures will let you enjoy every you to travel easily with an expert staff and destination to the fullest. We’ve spent dedicated customer service team. We give years selecting the best experiences so you you the security and confidence to push can meet the locals, immerse yourself in your limits and go where you’ve never been nature and learn about new cultures. before! THE BAMBA TRAVEL APP AMAZING FEATURES BOOK SERVICES ON-THE-GO By requesting the next activity or transfer of your Travel Pass quickly and easily ADD ACCOMMODATION To your Travel Pass in a snap, with options from hostels to 5-star hotels CHAT IN-APP WITH HAPPINESS TEAM To get quick help with anything you need, without any of the hassle of making calls or writing emails. GREAT USER EXPERIENCE With the ability to find up-to-date info in no time, whether you want a quick overview or a detailed view, thanks to this well-designed & intuitive app. OFFLINE ACCESS After your initial connection.