Nature trip to Gabon: Moukalaba-Doudou, Waka and Loango Parks

watching mandril during trip to Gabon I observando mandril durante viaje a Gabón

“The last African Eden”: This is how Gabon is described by National Geographic. In this expedition during the dry season, you will discover why. We will explore Gabon’s rich fauna in three fascinating national parks: Moukalaba-Doudou, Waka and Loango. These parks offer the opportunity to see gorillas, elephants, hippopotamuses, humpback whales and much more. In […]

Trip to Cameroon: Gerewol Ceremony, tribes and kingdoms

living the Gerewol Festival during trip to Cameroon I viviendo Festival Gerewol durante viaje a Camerún

This trip to Cameroon focuses on the remarkable Gerewol ritual. It is a ceremony in which young men demonstrate their physical abilities through hypnotic dances, with the aim of attracting their future wives. Alongside the well-known Gerewol festivals of Niger and Chad, the Gerewol in Cameroon emerges as another opportunity to witness one of the […]

Trip to West Africa: Rituals, memory and living cultures

meeting with Ije or Holi tribe woman during trip to Nigeria and Benin I encuentro con mujer de la tribu ije o holi durante viaje a Nigeria y Benín

This trip to West Africa is an immersive ethnographic journey designed for those seeking a deep cultural experience, far from the conventional circuits. We will travel through Benin, Togo, and Ghana, experiencing voodoo ceremonies, ancestral masquerades, historic kingdoms, and communities that keep their traditions alive. From the stilt villages of Ganvié and the royal palaces […]

Nature trip to Uganda: National parks, wildlife and natural landscapes

meeting with mountain gorilla in the Bwindi impenetrable forest during trip to Uganda I encuentro con gorila de montaña en el Bosque Impenetrable de Bwindi durante viaje a Uganda

Embark on this 13-day nature trip to Uganda filled with thrilling wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes. Explore Uganda’s iconic national parks—Murchison Falls, Kibale, Mgahinga, and Lake Mburo—encountering elephants, lions, leopards, monkeys, crocodiles, and a variety of exotic birds. Discover the country’s stunning scenery at the White Nile and Lake Bunyonyi, enjoying adventure […]

Anthropological trip to Madagascar: Ethnic groups and nature

meeting with Betsileo people during trip to Madagascar I encuentro con pueblo betsileo durante viaje a Madagascar

Last Places’ team of anthropologists and travel experts has designed a unique anthropological trip to Madagascar that focuses on the most interesting tribal groups, such as the Zafimaniry, the Mikea and the Vezo. During the trip, we will also visit several natural areas to get a global idea of the island. In addition, we will […]