An ethnographic trip through northeastern Cameroon, exploring two of its most fascinating regions: the forested east and the Sahelian north. This expedition has been designed to reveal a different side of Africa from that which travellers may have previously experienced. The itinerary takes us through Cameroon’s last untouched tropical forests, meeting Bantu communities and Baka […]
08
Sep
Sep
A rare cultural trip into the heart of northern Nigeria, exploring the historic emirates of Kano, Zaria and Dutse during the spectacular Durbar celebrations. This immersive itinerary combines royal traditions, magnificent horse parades, ancient Hausa cities, Hausa and Fulani customs and unique cultural encounters rarely experienced by international travellers. Download the itinerary for this cultural […]
07
Sep
Sep
Southwestern Nigeria is home to one of the most influential civilizations in West Africa: Yoruba culture. This expedition to Yoruba country offers an immersive journey into its traditions, religions, architecture, art and historical memory. From the vibrant megacity of Lagos to the sacred forests of Osogbo, the journey reveals a society where ancient beliefs remain […]
08
Jul
Jul
This trip to Mauritania and Senegal offer an experience through the heart of West Africa, where the immensity of the Sahara, ancient Islamic heritage, and living cultural traditions come together. This trip explores some of the most fascinating landscapes and communities of the region, from the historic desert city of Chinguetti and its centuries-old manuscripts […]
03
Jul
Jul
This 12-day trip combines two of Central Asia’s most captivating countries along the ancient Silk Road. In Turkmenistan, highlights include the marble-clad capital of Ashgabat, the Parthian ruins of Nissa, the Akhalteke horse farms near Gokdepe, an immersive “Turkmen Hospitality” experience with a local family, the remote mountain village of Nokhur, the city of Mary, […]
14
Apr
Apr
Algeria is the largest country in Africa, and most of its territory is sunk deep in the great Sahara Desert. This cultural trip to Algeria is a dream come true. We will start in colonial Algiers, with the decaying French quarter and the Kasbah, a place where time seems to have stopped. From the busy […]
17
Nov
Nov
Chad is one of the most culturally diverse countries in Central Africa. Most tourists visit Ennedi Desert and Zakouma National Park but very few explore the rarely visited tribes of Lake Chad, Guerra Hills in the center of Chad and the remote Darfur region of Chad, not far from the Sudan border. This tribal trip […]
02
Jun
Jun
Ethnographic trip designed to have an insight into one of Central Asia’s most fascinating regions: Afghanistan. We will enter through Tajikistan. The Afghan visa will be easily obtained at the border, and we will enter the Emirate through the Turkmen desert. The first city we will explore in Afghanistan is the historical commercial oasis Mazar-i-Sharif […]
19
May
May
Last Places have designed this anthropological trip to Nigeria with the aim of learning about the worldview of the Yoruba ethnic group, as well as the Orisha religion, also known as Voodoo. This trip has been designed for lovers of cultures and religions, passionate about history and adventurers. During this anthropological trip to Nigeria we […]
14
May
May
Last Places have designed this trip to Nigeria with the aim of getting to know the Hausa people‘s culture and attending the Durbar Festival. To achieve it, we will visit the emirates of Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Bauchi, where we can admire old Hausa-style adobe palaces as well as meet members of royalty. During this […]
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