Trip to Kyrgyzstan: Following nomadic footprints in the High Steppes

meeting nomad people during trip to Kyrgyzstan I encuentro con pueblos nómadas durante viaje a Kirguistán

This trip to Kyrgyzstan is an immersion in the nomadic culture and unspoiled landscapes of Central Asia. From the Kilemchi Mountains to the stunning Son Kul Lake, you’ll spend time with shepherd families, learning about their lives, traditions, and crafts. The adventure continues at the remote Kel Suu Lake, where nature is at its finest. […]

Ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan: History and culture

meeting with tattooed Kochi tribe woman during trip to Afghanistan I encuentro con mujer tatuada de la tribu kuchi durante viaje a Afganistán

Ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan at a historic moment. Since 2021 the Taliban rule again. This time it seems that they do it in a more moderate and pactista way; seeking international recognition. But Afghanistan is much more than its current moment and the mythical Taliban (Islamic students who radically ruled the country from 1996 to […]

Trip to Cameroon: Gerewol Festival, tribes and Kingdoms

meeting Fulani Mbororo tribe during trip to Cameroon I encuentro con tribu fulani mbororo durante viaje a Camerún

This trip to Cameroon is focused on experiencing the beautiful Gerewol Festival, where the young Fulani Mbororo nomads demonstrate their physical capabilities through hypnotic dances that will attract their future wives. At Last Places have been operating in Cameroon for many years. We know well the country and its different ethnic groups. For the last […]

Tribal trip to West Papua: Dani and Korowai tribes

meeting with Korowai people during trip to West Papua I encuentro con pueblo korowai durante viaje a Papúa Occidental

This tribal trip to West Papua is designed to explore the remote communities that inhabit the province of West Papua. To do this, we will fly over one of the most virgin areas on the planet in a small plane, we will cross its lush jungles on foot, and we will cross rivers, for hours, […]

Ethnographic trip to southern Nigeria: Yoruba country and Lagos

masquerade during-egungun-festival-nigeria

Last Places have designed this ethnographic trip to southern 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. This ethnographic trip to southern Nigeria, […]

Trip to Northern Nigeria: Nigeria Gerewol and Hausa Durbar

attending to Durbar Festival during trip to Nigeria I asistiendo al Festival Durbar durante viaje a Nigeria

Last Places have designed this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria with the aim of getting to know the Hausa people culture. To achieve it, we will visit the emirates of Kano, Zaria and Dutse, where we can admire old Hausa-style adobe palaces as well as meet members of royalty. During this time of year, Durbar […]

Ethnographic trip to Chad: Gerewol Festival and Ennedi Desert

Peul-Mbororo man perfoming Gerewol Festival during trip to Chad

Ethnographic trip to Chad designed to attend the Gerewol Festival and explore the Ennedi Desert and the Ounianga Lakes. During the month of October, nomadic Peul-Mbororo herders gather on the Massenya plains to celebrate Gerewol, the goal of which is to unite clans and, for Mbororo women, find a mate. We will have the opportunity […]