Ethiopia is known for its legendary historical sites, including some of the earliest churches known to Christendom in Lalibela and the royal castles of Gondar. Participate in the Timket Festival and witness exuberant songs, spontaneous dances, and colorful processions.
Africa
From small-group safaris to the splendors of ancient Egypt and the exotic charms of Morocco, Africa offers myriad choices for the adventurous traveler. On all of our Africa expeditions you will travel in the company of the some of continent’s best guides; their passion, knowledge, and keen eyes will enhance your understanding and appreciation of Africa’s wildlife, history, and culture.
Upcoming Africa Expeditions
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Ethiopia with the Timket Festival
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Tanzania
February 6 — February 15, 2020Enjoy a classic, yet intimate, safari experience with stays at luxurious tented camps situated in remote wilderness areas, including an innovative mobile camp that travels with the herd for fantastic viewing of the Great Migration.
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Tanzania
February 6 — February 15, 2020Enjoy a classic, yet intimate, safari experience with stays at luxurious tented camps situated in remote wilderness areas, including an innovative mobile camp that travels with the herd for fantastic viewing of the Great Migration.
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Southern Africa's Diversity: Namibia, Botswana & Zambia
February 8 — February 26, 2020Visit some of Africa’s most remote and diverse camps with expert naturalist Lex Hes, from the leopards of South Luangwa National Park to the lush Okavango Delta.
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Ultimate Seychelles with Aldabra Atoll
February 14 — February 29, 2020This magical archipelago keeps bringing us back—2020 will mark our 29th voyage! And it’s not difficult to see why we return again and again, with the Seychelles’ sublime scenery, rare and endemic species, and some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. You’ll step ashore on remote island paradises that are impossible to reach on your own, including two full days on Aldabra Atoll.
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Luxury Botswana Safari
April 14 — April 29, 2020Virtually untouched Botswana is the “true” Africa, where you’ll meet all the major wildlife, from elephant and lions to hippos and cheetahs, by land and in traditional mokoros on the Okavango delta.
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Treasures of Morocco
May 2 — May 13, 2020On this journey, explore the imperial cities of Morocco: Fez, Rabat, and magical Marrakech. Other important sites include the Roman ruins of Volubilis, cosmopolitan Casablanca, and the High Atlas Mountains where you'll meet and dine with a traditional Berber family.
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Iconic Africa: Kenya & Zimbabwe with Victoria Falls
June 1 — June 13, 2020If it's wildlife you seek, look no further than this adventure to Kenya and Zimbabwe.
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Madagascar
September 11 — September 28, 2020Nature enthusiasts hold Madagascar in high esteem for its botanicals, birds, and famous lemurs. Come for the striking biodiversity; stay for the 1,000 varieties of orchid, pygmy stump-tailed chameleons, and lovely Malagasy people.
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Ultimate Ethiopia
October 17 — November 1, 2020Ethiopia is known for its legendary historical sites, including some of the earliest churches known to Christendom in Lalibela and the royal castles of Gondar.
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Zambia's Great Migrations
November 9 — November 23, 2020Join this brand-new itinerary, designed and led by renowned wildlife photographer and guide, Lex Hes, to witness some of the largest animal migrations in the world.
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Tracing the West Coast of Africa
February 8 — February 24, 2021We are thrilled to return to Western Africa on a new and improved itinerary that highlights the very best of this dynamic region. Visit an amazing nine countries and discover the intriguing cultural heritage, storied history, and numerous natural wonders of these lesser-visited African nations.
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Mediterranean Mosaic: Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco
April 19 — May 3, 2021Exquisite Greek and Roman cities once created a mosaic of flourishing cultural centers around the Mediterranean Sea. Today they stand in silent testimony to that epoch as magnificent ruins far better preserved, far more impressive, and far less crowed than most of the archaeological sites of mainland Europe.
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Crossroads of Empires: Cyprus, Israel, Egypt & Jordan
October 22 — November 4, 2021The art, architecture, and archaeological wonders of the eastern Mediterranean are legacies of the world’s most celebrated empires. Over the millennia, a succession of cultures traded, conquered, and settled in these fabled lands, and we follow in their wake, piecing together the pages of the defining chapters of ancient civilization.
Past Africa Expeditions
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Uganda: A Primate Paradise
July 17 — July 30, 2015With a focus on its incredible mountain gorillas residing in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, your Uganda adventure also delves into the Congo Basin’s rainforests and the wetlands of Lake Victoria.
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Zambia: Africa's Best-Kept Secret
September 27 — October 11, 2015Join renowned Africa safari guide Lex Hes as we venture into Zambia and Kafue, Lower Zambezi, and South Luangwa national parks, home to 60 animal species and 400 bird species, from hippos and crocs to palearctic migrant birds.
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Wild South Africa
August 26 — September 11, 2016The Rainbow Nation summons with its rich cultural diversity—where one can go on a game-viewing safari and wine tasting in the same day—dramatic Kalahari, otherworldly Stone Age rock art, mystical Table Mountain, and the highest concentrations of wildlife in all of Africa.
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Ultimate Botswana
March 21 — April 6, 2017Virtually untouched Botswana is the “true” Africa, where you’ll meet all the major wildlife, from elephant and lions to hippos and cheetahs, by land and in traditional mokoros on the Okavango delta.
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Signature Botswana
May 16 — May 28, 2017Join this brand-new itinerary that reveals the many wonders of one of Africa's premier safari destinations during the beginning of the dry season, when large concentrations of animals gather around the water sources.
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Ultimate Namibia
July 24 — August 8, 2017From the zebras and rhinos of Etosha National Park, to the desert-adapted elephants of Damaraland, to a friendly Himba village, this comprehensive Namibia tour reveals the country’s treasured vistas, cultures, and wildlife.
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Remote Tanzania
August 9 — August 25, 2017With one of the Earth’s largest concentrations of wildlife, from lions and elephants to thousands of birds, Tanzania is sublime—roam the country’s lesser-known parks in the company of renowned wildlife photographer Lex Hes.
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Wildlife Along the Zambezi: Zambia & Zimbabwe
September 18 — October 4, 2017In the company of famed expedition leader Lex Hes, we’ll journey along the mighty Zambezi River and its huge populations of African wildlife—marvel at Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall; search for leopards in South Luangwa National Park; and view elephants in Mana Pools National
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Morocco: Medinas & Minarets
September 22 — October 6, 2017Casablanca is more than a movie; enjoy Morocco's fabled city by dining at Rick's Cafe, before a trip to the High Atlas Mountains and a two-day tour of Marrakech. Explore medina after medina, visit the stunning Hassan II Mosque, and watch the sun set and rise over the Sahara Desert.
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Madagascar
October 14 — October 31, 2017Nature enthusiasts hold Madagascar in high esteem for its botanicals, birds, and famous lemurs. Come for the striking biodiversity; stay for the 1,000 varieties of orchid, pygmy stump-tailed chameleons, and lovely Malagasy people.
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Madagascar
November 4 — November 21, 2017Nature enthusiasts hold Madagascar in high esteem for its botanicals, birds, and famous lemurs. Come for the striking biodiversity; stay for the 1,000 varieties of orchid, pygmy stump-tailed chameleons, and lovely Malagasy people.
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Southern Africa's Diversity: Namibia, Botswana & Zambia
February 14 — March 6, 2018Visit some of Africa’s most remote and diverse camps with expert naturalist Lex Hes, from the elephants of Damaraland and the Himba people of Namibia to the leopards of South Luangwa National Park and the lush Okavango Delta.
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Signature Botswana
May 15 — May 27, 2018Join this exciting itinerary that reveals the many wonders of one of Africa's premier safari destinations during the beginning of the dry season, when large concentrations of animals gather around the water sources.
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Kenya & Tanzania Under Canvas
June 18 — July 1, 2018This brand-new adventure is designed to give you a classic, yet intimate safari experience, with stays at luxurious tented camps situated in remote wilderness areas. Throughout the expedition, search for black rhinos, chimpanzees, cheetahs, and more, and even witness the Great Migration.
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Remote Tanzania
August 8 — August 24, 2018With one of the Earth’s largest concentrations of wildlife, from lions and elephants to thousands of birds, Tanzania is sublime—roam the country’s lesser-known parks in the company of renowned wildlife photographer Lex Hes.
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Morocco: Minarets & Medinas
September 16 — September 26, 2018Offered through our sister company Travcoa, this journey through Morocco explores more than just Casablanca and Marrakech—though those cities are visited! Other important sites include the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the High Atlas Mountains where you'll meet and dine with a traditional Berber family.
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Madagascar
October 6 — October 23, 2018Nature enthusiasts hold Madagascar in high esteem for its botanicals, birds, and famous lemurs. Come for the striking biodiversity; stay for the 1,000 varieties of orchid, pygmy stump-tailed chameleons, and lovely Malagasy people.
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Classic Kenya
October 13 — October 21, 2018This brand-new adventure is designed to give you a classic, yet intimate safari experience, with stays at luxurious tented camps situated in remote wilderness areas.
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Seychelles & Madagascar with Aldabra Atoll
October 20 — November 6, 2018Expedition Leader, Michael Moore will be leading this journey through the Indian Ocean. Enjoy snorkeling and diving in the Seychelles; spend two full days exploring the Aldabra Atoll; and discover the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar.
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In the Footsteps of the Pharaohs
October 25 — November 4, 2018Offered through our sister company Travcoa, this comprehensive tour through Egypt explores all of the major sites. From the legendary Sphinx in Giza and the awe-inspiring great pyramids to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Simbel and the rock-hewn tomb of King Tut; you'll even enjoy a river cruise down the Nile!
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Ethiopia with the Timket Festival
January 10 — January 21, 2019Ethiopia is known for its legendary historical sites, including some of the earliest churches known to Christendom in Lalibela and the royal castles of Gondar. Participate in the Timket Festival and witness exuberant songs, spontaneous dances, and colorful processions.
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Southern Africa's Diversity: Namibia, Botswana & Zambia
February 14 — March 6, 2019Visit some of Africa’s most remote and diverse camps with expert naturalist Lex Hes, from the elephants of Damaraland and the Himba people of Namibia to the leopards of South Luangwa National Park and the lush Okavango Delta.
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Morocco: Minarets & Medinas
April 20 — May 1, 2019On this journey. discover the four imperial cities of Morocco: Fez, Meknes, Rabat, and magical Marrakech. Other important sites include the Roman ruins of Volubilis, cosmopolitan Casablanca, and the High Atlas Mountains where you'll meet and dine with a traditional Berber family.
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Signature Botswana
April 23 — May 5, 2019Join this exciting itinerary that reveals the many wonders of one of Africa's premier safari destinations during the beginning of the dry season, when large concentrations of animals gather around the water sources.
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Ultimate Botswana
April 28 — May 14, 2019Virtually untouched Botswana is the “true” Africa, where you’ll meet all the major wildlife, from elephant and lions to hippos and cheetahs, by land and in traditional mokoros on the Okavango delta.
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Iconic Africa: Kenya & Zimbabwe with Victoria Falls
June 18 — June 30, 2019If it's wildlife you seek, look no further than this brand-new for 2019 adventure to Kenya and Zimbabwe. You'll spend two full days in Hwange National Park, home to 100 mammal and 400 bird species; watch hundreds of elephants and buffalo just outside your elegant safari tent; and search for hippos and crocodiles during a sunset Zambezi River cruise.
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Kenya & Tanzania Under Canvas
June 18 — July 1, 2019This exciting adventure is designed to give you a classic, yet intimate safari experience, with stays at luxurious tented camps situated in remote wilderness areas.
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Gorillas of the Congo
August 2 — August 14, 2019A list of the wildlife you may spot on this brand-new adventure through the Congo: chimpanzees, pygmy hippos, gray-cheeked mangabeys, putty-nosed monkeys, forest buffalo, bongos—and that's not to mention the western lowland gorillas!
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Time of Your Life South Africa
August 24 — September 8, 2019The Rainbow Nation summons with its rich cultural diversity—where one can go on a game-viewing safari and wine tasting in the same day—dramatic Kalahari, its own floral kingdom, mystical Table Mountain, and the highest concentrations of wildlife in all of Africa.
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Amazing Namibia by Private Plane
September 22 — October 8, 2019Discover remarkable and diverse desert scenery, unique desert-adapted wildlife, and meet with the nomadic Himba people on this comprehensive tour.
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Ultimate Ethiopia
October 7 — October 22, 2019Ethiopia is known for its legendary historical sites, including some of the earliest churches known to Christendom in Lalibela and the royal castles of Gondar. You'll explore these sites, as well as Bale Mountains National Park—home to rare Ethiopian wolves and over 300 species of birds—and Simien Mountains National Park, where the engaging gelada baboons reside.
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In the Footsteps of the Pharaohs
October 24 — November 4, 2019This comprehensive tour through Egypt explores all of the major sites. From the legendary Sphinx in Giza and the awe-inspiring great pyramids to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Simbel and the rock-hewn tomb of King Tut; you'll even enjoy a river cruise down the Nile!