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 […]

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 […]

Expedition to Chad: The Lost City of Zerzura

meeting with nomad people during expedition to Chad I encuentro con pueblos nomadas durante expedición a Chad

An expedition to Chad, one of the most beautiful and remote places in the great Sahara Desert, from a historical, archaeological, and anthropological perspective. Our goal is to explore the Erdi Ma area in the heart of the Chadian Desert, not far from the Libyan and Sudanese borders. It is a “last place”… There are […]

Trip to Mali: Adobe mosques, Mandinka tribes and the Niger River

meeting with Bambara king during trip to Mali I encuentro con rey bambara durante viaje a Mali

The route of this trip to Mali is designed to enjoy one of the most interesting and exciting countries in the African Sahel. The trip will begin in Bamako, the colonial capital of French Sudan. From there, we will drive northwards to explore some of Africa’s most fascinating historical towns such as Segoukoro, Djenné, and […]

Trip to Liberia: American heritage, masquerades and chimpanzees

Special trip to Liberia, one of the least visited countries in West Africa with a unique history and rich cultural diversity. We will explore the only USA ‘colony’ in Africa from Monrovia, its capital to the remote border with Guinea, learning about the Americo-Liberians and the Bassa and Vai tribes who have their own alphabet. […]

New Year trip to Benin: Voodoo Ceremonies and Northern Tribes

meeting with traditional Fulani Borgu people during anthropological trip to Benin I encuentro con pueblo fulani borgu tradicional durante viaje antropológico a Benín

A New Year trip to Benin designed to discover one of the most complete and fascinating destinations in West Africa. For decades, Benin was forgotten by tourism due to its political situation and lack of accommodation. In the last 10 years, it has established itself as the ideal country to discover the most authentic Africa. […]