Source of the Oxus - Afghanistan

A PIONEERING expedition into the heart of Asia. Following in the footsteps of the Great Game explorers, our team of seven Londoners travelled through one of the world’s last isolated wildernesses, the Big Pamir in the Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan.

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  • Afghanistan
  • 10-31 July 2011

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Lost Heart of Africa - South Sudan

The first ever expedition into the world’s newest country – South Sudan, our team pioneered a route through the Imatong mountains to the summit of Sudan’s highest peak, before taking on the mighty White Nile on a 5 day river expedition along it’s remotest stretch.

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  • South Sudan
  • 04-16 February 2012

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Zagros Mountains - Iraq

A pioneering expedition to the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. This was defined by amazing landscapes, challenging weather and the kind hospitality of the Kurdish people. To top it off Kit Monsen became the  first man ever to ski down Mount Halgurd’s snowy slopes!

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  • Iraqi Kurdistan
  • 24 March – 01 April 2012

 

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Madagascar Coast to Coast

The first ever expedition to walk across Madagascar from East to West. The international team pioneered a route through the most remote part of the island and summited Mt Maromokoto – the country’s highest peak. The team succesfully completed the 370km odyssey in 18 days.

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  • Madagascar
  • 8 May- 2 June

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Ice Caves of the Wakhan 2012

A PIONEERING expedition into the heart of Asia. Following in the footsteps of such eminant explorers as Lord Curzon, John Wood, Younghusband and Tillman, our team travelled through one of the world’s last isolated wildernesses in search of the Ice Caves of the Wakhan.

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  • Afghanistan
  • 18 June – 12 July 2012

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Descent of the Moa River

A journey of discovery through one of Africa’s most beautiful – and misunderstood – countries. We descended the  virtually unexplored Moa River entirely by local canoe and on foot, from the border with Guinea to Tiwai Island, in the midst of the Gola Rainforest. A pioneering expedition to uncover the wonders of this West African enigma.

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  • Sierra Leone
  • 12-27 January 2013

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Mysteries of the Darien - Panama

A pioneering jungle expedition deep into the once-thought of as impenetrable Darien gap in search of lost civilisations, 5,000 year old petroglyphs and the last of the Embera Indians

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  • Panama
  • 2 – 14 March 2013

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Testimonials

I really want to thank everyone at SC for arranging such an epic expedition and making such a great success!! It was a great challenge for me and I will never forget what a wonderful experience it was. — Mohamed Choucri
The Madagascar expedition was a fantastic a journey where I had the chance to meet the most incredible people. Massive thanks for putting this challenging expedition together! Very professional work. — Xavier Aubut
Secret Compass’ expedition to the Wakhan Corridor in July 2011 was an incredible experience. We trekked in some of the most remote, spectacular and unspoilt mountains in the world. — Glen Downton
A unique jungle experience in the Darien Gap which I will boast to friends and family about for years to come. I will never forget walking out of the jungle onto a deserted beach and then diving into Pacific. Epic!! — Tom Healey
Thank you all SO VERY MUCH for making the expedition so amazing! I am really proud to have been part of it all, and privileged to have been to such a unique place that few outsiders have ever been to. — Helen Spencer
From inital contact onwards I knew I was going on a well organised trip, that had was well prepared in advance. This background ensured that that we were free to enjoy ourselves…which we did! — Dan Humphrey
Loved being part of the Moa Expedition in Sierra Leone. A great mix of adventure and cultural interactions. Excited to have Secret Compass as my passport to great explorations. Can't wait for the next journey! — Nikki Germany
Thank you for a remarkable trip to the Wakhan Corridor that was challenging physically, mentally and professionally. I will gladly recommend future trips with SC to friends. — James Jewell
The South Sudan trip was a totally life changing experience. The organization and leadership from Secret Compass was outstanding and I will definitely be doing something with them again in the future! — Gareth Conde
The great thing about Secret Compass, is that is attracts people with the same mindset as you, and that always means you get along with everyone on the expedition and gives you an experience of a lifetime! — Kit Monson

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