The dramatic Hollyford Track starts in the midst of lowland forest, crossing mountain streams and passing pretty waterfalls as it follows the broad Hollyford River valley all the way to the sea at Martins Bay.

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But the night-time symphony of forest insects, the burbling of streams and views down over the Kilombero plains make up for the hassle.

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Back on board en route to Severobaikalsk, the land become mountainous and we passed dense forest bisected by wide rivers and glacial streams.

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At first we hear only the usual sounds of traffic, then, suddenly, the taxi honks are joined by bird shrieks and gurgling streams of a rain forest.

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Set within 2, 500 acres of secluded forest and game reserve with seven trout streams and four lakes, this resort offers much for the adventurer, including over 70 kilometers of hiking trails as well as mountain bike riding, horse riding and kayaking.

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