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Discover our scheduled trips to the last places on Earth

Our experts carefully design each trip with the aim of offering experiences focused on contact with traditional ethnic groups and cultural immersion.

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Trips scheduled for 2025

Indonesia

23 oct. - 01 nov. 2025 / From 4,400€

Tribal trip to West Papua: Dani and Korowai tribes

Tribal trip to West Papua (Indonesia) focused on discovering the culture and way of life of the remote Dani and Korowai tribes.

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Afghanistan

01 nov. - 14 nov. 2025 / From 4,500€

Trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan: From Islamabad to Kabul

Great trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan through two of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia.

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Bangladesh

07 nov. - 15 nov. 2025 / From 2,230€

Trip to Bangladesh: Rakher Upobash Festival and Sundarbans National Park

In this photography-focused trip to Bangladesh, we will visit the Rakher Upobash Festival in Dhaka and then enjoy the south of Bangladesh, embarking on a three-day visit to the Sundarbans National Park.

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Pakistan

15 nov. - 29 nov. 2025 / From 3,240€

Cultural trip to Pakistan: historic cities, archaeology and tribal minorities

On this cultural trip to Pakistan, we will visit places off the beaten track without neglecting iconic places such as the Mughal Fort or the Sufi Shrines. We will follow the trace of ancient cultures as well as the Pashtun, Gandhara, Mughal, Mohana and Gypsy ethnic groups.

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Central African Republic

15 nov. - 02 dec. 2025 / From 6,500€

Trip to Guinea, Liberia and the Central African Republic: Tribal ceremonies and vernacular architecture

Special trip to some of the least visited countries in Africa: Guinea, Liberia and the Central African Republic. This trip is specially designed to experience tribal ceremonies and admire beautiful examples of vernacular architecture.

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Equatorial Guinea

17 nov. - 25 nov. 2025 / From 3,500€

Ethnographic trip to Equatorial Guinea: Bantu cultures and Spanish colonial heritage

Ethnographic trip to Equatorial Guinea with the aim of capturing the essence of this curious country in Central Africa. We will value both the Spanish colonial heritage (a differentiating fact of the destination) and the cultural elements of the Bantu and Creole societies, which populate the island of Bioko and Río Muni (the continental area of Equatorial Guinea).

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Trips

Discover our scheduled trips to the last places on Earth

Nuestros expertos diseñan cada uno de los viajes detenidamente con el objetivo de ofrecer experiencias centradas en el contacto con grupos étnicos tradicionales y la inmersión cultural.

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Cameroon

09 apr. - 19 apr. 2025 / From 3,100€

Trip to Cameroon: traditional tribes of the dry north and the equatorial jungle

This ethnographic trip to Cameroon aims to get to know the traditional tribes of the north and east of the country. The trip will take place through the last virgin tropical forests in the country. We will meet Bantu tribes and the Baka people, who continue to live by hunting and gathering. The trip will continue through the Faro Valley, the territory of the Mbororo nomads, and the Vokre Mountains, the refuge of the last Dupa animists.

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Algeria

11 apr. - 25 apr. 2025 / From 3,100€

Trip to Algeria: From the city of Ghardaia to the heart of the Sahara Desert

During this trip to Algeria, we will tour the streets of Algiers and Ghardaia, meet the Tuareg people and enter the heart of the Sahara desert.

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Nigeria

11 apr. - 20 apr. 2025 / From 3,240€

Trip to Southern Nigeria: Lagos and Yorubaland

Last Places has designed this 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. We will also have the opportunity to visit the eccentric capital of Nigeria: Lagos.

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Benin

12 apr. - 21 apr. 2025 / From 2,500€

Anthropological trip to Benin: Voodoo ceremonies and northern tribes

This anthropological trip to Benin combines ethnography and architecture. We will start in the animist south, attending Voodoo ceremonies and exploring the Afro-Brazilian neighbourhoods of coastal cities. After immersing ourselves in the tropical south, we will continue towards the Muslim north to discover beautiful adobe villages and nomadic tribes with tattoos.

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Pakistan

04 may. - 17 may. 2025 / From 4.500€

Cultural trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan: From Islamabad to Kabul

Great cultural trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan to discover two of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia.

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Pakistan

17 may. - 28 may. 2025 / From 2,730€

Ethnographic trip to Pakistan: from Punjab to the Kalash Valleys

This ethnographic trip to Pakistan aims to discover the great historical, ethnographic and landscape north of the country.

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Congo, Democratic Republic

27 may. - 07 jun. 2025 / From 4,500€

Trip to the DR of Congo: Congo River and Culture

During this trip to the DR Congo, we will visit Kinshasa, meet the jungle tribes of Equateur and the Bantu kingdoms of Kenge.

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Afghanistan

09 jun. - 19 jun. 2025 / From 3,450€

Trip to Afghanistan: Historical sites, villages and nature

Afghanistan is a crossroads, a territory full of geographical vagaries. The historic empires of Persia, India, Russia and China have left their mark in the form of a fantastic heritage. In addition, it is home to numerous tribes such as the Pashtun, Tajik, Uzbek, Hazara, Kuchi and Turkmen. On this trip to Afghanistan we will try to understand the why and when of the Central Asian myth.

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Afghanistan

18 jun. - 30 jun. 2025 / From 4,280€

Trip to northern Afghanistan: Wakhan tribes and Kyrgyz nomads

This trip to northern Afghanistan focuses on the Wakhan region, land of traditional ethnic groups such as the Iskashimi, the Sangleshis and the Wakhis who reminds us of the peoples of Eastern Europe in the 19th century, and on the Little Pamir, the last stronghold of the nomadic Kyrgyz tribe whose Women continue to dress as they did in the 13th century when Marco Polo passed through these lands on his way to the heart of China.

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Angola

28 jun. - 11 jul. 2025 / From 4,090€

Anthropological trip to Angola: desert landscapes, tribes, and cultural heritage

Anthropological trip to Angola designed to explore the remote southwest of the country, live with the different tribal ethnic groups, and thus be able to photograph all its beauty.

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Cameroon

02 jul. - 12 jul. 2025 / From 2,600€

Ethnographic trip to Cameroon: traditional tribes of the dry north and the equatorial jungle

This ethnographic trip to Cameroon aims to get to know the traditional tribes of the north and east of the country. The trip will take place through the last virgin tropical forests in the country. We will meet Bantu tribes and the Baka people, who continue to live by hunting and gathering. The trip will continue through the Faro Valley, the territory of the Mbororo nomads, and the Vokre Mountains, the refuge of the last Dupa animists.

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Ethiopia

03 jul. - 14 jul. 2025 / From 2,600€

Trip to Northern Ethiopia: Historic Cities, Simien Mountains, Lalibela Churches and Danakil Depression

This trip to Northern Ethiopia combines historic cities full of monumental treasures such as Gondar, impressive rock-cut church complexes in Lalibela and Gheralta, hiking in the Simien Mountains N.P., and ending in one of the most impressive places on the planet, the Danakil Depression and the Erta Ale volcano.

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Pakistan

08 jul. - 19 jul. 2025 / From 2,730€

Tribal trip to Pakistan: From Punjab to the Kalash Valleys

This tribal trip to Pakistan aims to discover the great historical, ethnographic and landscape beauty of the north of the country.

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Angola

12 jul. - 25 jul. 2025 / From 4,090€

Ethnic trip to Angola: desert landscapes, tribes and cultural heritage

Ethnic trip to Angola designed to explore the remote southwest of the country, live with the different tribal ethnic groups, and thus be able to photograph all its beauty.

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Ethiopia

15 jul. - 24 jul. 2025 / From 2,420€

Tribal trip to Ethiopia: Omo Valley Tribes

This tribal trip to Ethiopia is a must for lovers of tribes. The Omo Valley is home to the largest concentration of diverse ethnic groups in Ethiopia. The resistance to the Italian colonization and the natural refuge that constitutes its geographic surroundings provided the tribes of the zone an isolation in front of the western influence. These conditions have given rise to a small oasis of highly rich cultural diversity.

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Brazil

26 jul. - 06 aug. 2025 / From 7,300€

Anthropological trip to Brazil: Amazonian tribes from Xingu River

On this anthropological trip to Brazil, we will focus primarily on two indigenous peoples: the Kayapó, mythologized by the popular imagination as indomitable warriors, and the Mehinaku, a small and beautiful tribe that has inhabited the protected forest of the Xingu River since 1961. We will also have the opportunity to visit the Tapirapé and the Awaeté or Asuriní, renowned for their mastery of body painting.

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Madagascar

29 jul. - 08 aug. 2025 / From 3,380€

Cultural trip to Madagascar: Ethnic groups and nature

Madagascar has unique fauna and flora, but also little-known ethnic groups that will surprise tribal-loving travelers.. We have designed a unique cultural trip to Madagascar, focusing on the most interesting tribal groups. During the trip, we will also visit several natural areas to get a global idea of the island.

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Angola

01 aug. - 12 aug. 2025 / From 4,090€

Ethnographic trip to Angola: traditional tribes of the Southwest

Ethnographic trip to Angola designed to explore the remote southwest of the country, live with the different tribal ethnic groups, and thus be able to photograph all its beauty.

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Ethiopia

03 aug. - 14 aug. 2025 / From 2,600€

Cultural trip to Northern Ethiopia: Historic Cities, Simien Mountains, Lalibela Churches and Danakil Depression

For culture, history, nature lovers and all sorts of adventurers and photographers, this cultural trip to northern Ethiopia combines all the elements. We will visit historic cities full of monumental treasures such as Gondar, the impressive clusters of rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, and trekking in the Simien Mountains N.P., where we can spot Gelada Baboons, lammergeier and different antelopes. The trip will end in one of the most impressive places on the planet, the Danakil Depression and the Erta Ale Volcano.

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Papua New Guinea

10 aug. - 30 aug. 2025 / From 8,100€

Trip to Papua New Guinea: Tribes and Nature – Mt. Hagen Festival

Trip to Papua New Guinea to enjoy the spectacular Mt. Hagen Tribal Festival. The most diverse country in the world for its ethnic richness and exuberant nature.

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Angola

12 aug. - 23 aug. 2025 / From 4,090€

Trip to southern Angola: traditional tribes of the Southwest

Trip to southern Angola designed to explore the remote southwest of the country, to live with the different tribal ethnic groups, and thus be able to photograph all its beauty.

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Indonesia

12 aug. - 20 aug. 2025 / From 1,799€

Tribal trip to Indonesia: Tattoos and ancient traditional culture

This tribal trip to Indonesia is designed to gain an in-depth understanding of two cultures that continue to live a traditional lifestyle: the Mentawai and the Minangkabau.

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Ethiopia

15 aug. - 24 aug. 2025 / From 2,420€

Ethnographic trip to Ethiopia: Tribes of the Omo Valley

This ethnographic trip to Ethiopia is a must for tribal lovers. The Omo Valley is home to the largest concentration of diverse ethnic groups in Ethiopia. The resistance to the Italian colonization and the natural refuge that constitutes its geographic surroundings provided the tribes of the zone an isolation in front of the western influence. These conditions have given rise to a small oasis of highly rich cultural diversity.

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Tanzania

21 aug. - 30 aug. 2025 / From 3,850€

Trip to Tanzania: Rare tribes and ecosystems

This trip to Tanzania will focus on getting to know the country's least visited and most fascinating ethnic groups, as well as discovering its unique ecosystems: volcanoes, deserts, bushes and lakes.

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Indonesia

21 aug. - 30 aug. 2025 / From 2,995€

Anthropological trip to Sulawesi: Ancient cultures and rituals

During this anthropological trip to Sulawesi we will tour the most ancient cultures and rituals of the Sulawesi archipelago, in Indonesia.<br> We will travel from the mountains that house the Toraja cemeteries and funerals, in the interior of Sulawesi, to tiny islands within the Wakatobi National Park.

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Congo, Democratic Republic

02 sep. - 13 sep. 2025 / From 4,500€

Tribal trip to the D.R. of the Congo: Congo River and Culture

During this tribal trip to the D.R. of the Congo, we will visit Kinshasha, meet the jungle tribes of Equateur and visit the Bantu kingdoms of Kenge.

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Benin

16 sep. - 24 sep. 2025 / From 2,420€

Trip to Benin: Gerewol Festival and tribes

Trip to Benin focused on the beautiful Gerewol Festival, where the young men demonstrate their physical capabilities through hypnotic dances that will attract their future wives. Also, we will meet different ethnic groups such as the Yoruba, the Taneka or the Bariba.

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Kyrgyzstan

22 sep. - 02 oct. 2025 / From 2,750€

Trip to Kyrgyzstan: Following nomadic footprints in the High Steppes

This trip to Kyrgyzstan is an immersion in the nomadic culture and pristine landscapes of Central Asia. A unique opportunity!

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Niger

23 sep. - 02 oct. 2025 / From 3,900€

Cultural trip to Niger: Gerewol Festival, Sahel tribes and Sudanese architecture

Cultural trip to Niger designed to experience the Gerewol Festival, organized by the Wodaabe tribe of nomadic shepherds. During the trip, we will also live with the Tuareg and other Fulani groups. In addition, we will enjoy the Sudano-Sahelian architecture of historic cities such as Agadez, Yaama and Dosso.

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Cameroon

01 oct. - 10 oct. 2025 / From 3,150€

Trip to Cameroon: Gerewol Festival, tribes and Kingdoms

This trip to Cameroon focuses on experiencing the beautiful Gerewol Festival, where young Fulani Mbororo nomads demonstrate their physical capabilities through hypnotic dances that will attract their future wives. Along with the Gerewol ceremony, we will meet different tribal groups and attend the Friday prayer near the royal palace of Ngaoundere.

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Afghanistan

01 oct. - 12 oct. 2025 / From 4,140€

Ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan: History and culture

Afghanistan is a crossroads, a territory full of geographical vagaries. The historic empires of Persia, India, Russia and China have left their mark in the form of a fantastic heritage. In addition, it is home to numerous tribes such as the Pashtun, Tajik, Uzbek, Hazara, Kuchi and Turkmen. On this ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan, we will try to understand the why and when of the Central Asian myth.

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Nigeria

03 oct. - 12 oct. 2025 / From 3,240€

Ethnographic trip to southern Nigeria: Yoruba country and Lagos

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. We will also have the opportunity to visit the eccentric capital of Nigeria: Lagos.

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Chad

04 oct. - 23 oct. 2025 / From 3,750€

Ethnographic trip to Chad: Gerewol Festival and Ennedi Desert

During the month of October, nomadic Peul-Mbororo shepherds celebrate Gerewol, whose goal is to unite clans and, for Mbororo women, find a partner. We will continue north to explore the great Ennedi Desert: canyons, ravines, oases, lakes and one of the largest collections of stone arches in the world. In addition, we will admire numerous cave paintings.

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Nigeria

05 oct. - 12 oct. 2025 / From 3,690€

Trip to Northern Nigeria: Nigeria Gerewol and Hausa Durbar

During this ethnographic trip to northern Nigeria, we will discover historic towns with ancient Hausa-style adobe palaces, as well as some of the oldest markets in Africa. Also, we will have unique ethnographic encounters, such as the 'hyena men', the Mbororo tribe and the Hausa people. Additionally, we will enjoy Durbar parades, the Gerewol Festival and a Sharo ceremony of a Fulani community.

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Pakistan

12 oct. - 25 oct. 2025 / From 4,500€

Ethnographic trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan: From Islamabad to Kabul

Great ethnographic trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan in October 2025 through two of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia.

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India

14 oct. - 28 oct. 2025 / From 3,400€

Tribal trip to India (Chhattisgarh and Orissa): Tribes, Temples & Beach

For lovers of tribal cultures with their own unique aesthetics, this tribal trip to India is a must-see. Orissa has been the most tribal state in India for years. Now we incorporate Bastar, a territory barely known by tourism and where the Baiga live, the most tattooed tribe in India.

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Indonesia

23 oct. - 01 nov. 2025 / From 4,400€

Tribal trip to West Papua: Dani and Korowai tribes

Tribal trip to West Papua (Indonesia) focused on discovering the culture and way of life of the remote Dani and Korowai tribes.

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Pakistan

01 nov. - 14 nov. 2025 / From 4,500€

Trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan: From Islamabad to Kabul

Great trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan through two of the most fascinating countries in Central Asia.

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Bangladesh

07 nov. - 15 nov. 2025 / From 2,230€

Trip to Bangladesh: Rakher Upobash Festival and Sundarbans National Park

In this photography-focused trip to Bangladesh, we will visit the Rakher Upobash Festival in Dhaka and then enjoy the south of Bangladesh, embarking on a three-day visit to the Sundarbans National Park.

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Pakistan

15 nov. - 29 nov. 2025 / From 3,240€

Cultural trip to Pakistan: historic cities, archaeology and tribal minorities

On this cultural trip to Pakistan, we will visit places off the beaten track without neglecting iconic places such as the Mughal Fort or the Sufi Shrines. We will follow the trace of ancient cultures as well as the Pashtun, Gandhara, Mughal, Mohana and Gypsy ethnic groups.

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Liberia

15 nov. - 02 dec. 2025 / From 6,500€

Trip to Guinea, Liberia and the Central African Republic: Tribal ceremonies and vernacular architecture

Special trip to some of the least visited countries in Africa: Guinea, Liberia and the Central African Republic. This trip is specially designed to experience tribal ceremonies and admire beautiful examples of vernacular architecture.

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Equatorial Guinea

17 nov. - 25 nov. 2025 / From 3,500€

Ethnographic trip to Equatorial Guinea: Bantu cultures and Spanish colonial heritage

Ethnographic trip to Equatorial Guinea with the aim of capturing the essence of this curious country in Central Africa. We will value both the Spanish colonial heritage (a differentiating fact of the destination) and the cultural elements of the Bantu and Creole societies, which populate the island of Bioko and Río Muni (the continental area of Equatorial Guinea).

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Nigeria

24 nov. - 03 dec. 2025 / From 3,990€

Tribal trip to Nigeria: Tribal Odyssey

During this tribal trip to Nigeria, we will travel across the country from west to east with the aim of meeting different little-known tribes such as the Kamberi, the Dukkawa, the Gwari, the Longuda, the Bachata and the Mumuye.

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Ethiopia

01 dec. - 12 dec. 2025 / From 2,600€

Cultural trip to Ethiopia: Historic towns, Simien and Lalibela and Gheralta churches

This cultural trip to Ethiopia combines historic cities full of monumental treasures such as Gondar, Axum or Yeha; impressive rock-cut church complexes in Lalibela and Gheralta; and hiking in the Simien Mountains National Park, where we can observe Gelada baboons, bearded vultures and different antelopes.

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Nigeria

04 dec. - 13 dec. 2025 / From 2,870€

Trip to Southeastern Nigeria: Biafra History and Traditional Tribes

Trip to Southeastern Nigeria focused on learning about the history of Biafra, as well as the traditional tribes that live in the region.

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Nigeria

12 dec. - 20 dec. 2025 / From 2,340€

Trip to Cross River (Nigeria): Nature and Tribes

A trip specially designed to tour Cross River State of Nigeria. Tourists do not often come to this remote part of Nigeria, but it is worth it because of its lush nature and authentic tribal life. From the Cross River region, we will drive to the Niger River area and meet the Igbo people living there, some of the most conservative in Southeast Nigeria.

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Ivory Coast

26 dec. 2025 - 05 jan. 2026 / From 3,160€

Tribal trip to Ivory Coast: tribal rituals, masks and architecture

This tribal trip to the Ivory Coast allows the traveller to discover a great diversity of tribes, witness some of the most impressive masked dances in Africa, and admire some architectural gems, which help to enrich the experience.

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Pakistan

26 dec. 2025 - 09 jan. 2026 / From 2,990€

New Year trip to Pakistan: historic cities, archaeology and tribal minorities

On this New Year trip to Pakistan, we will visit places off the beaten track without neglecting iconic places such as the Mughal Fort or the Sufi Shrines. We will follow the trace of ancient cultures as well as the Pashtun, Gandhara, Mughal, Mohana and Gypsy ethnic groups.

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Sudan

27 dec. 2025 - 03 jan. 2026 / From 3,870€

Trip to the Nuba Mountains

Trip to the Nuba Mountains to visit the Nuba village in South Kordofan (Sudan), a dream of many tribal lovers around the world.

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Sudan

03 jan. - 10 jan. 2026 / From 3,870€

Expedition to the Nuba Mountains

Expedition to the Nuba Mountains to visit the Nuba village in South Kordofan (Sudan), a dream of many tribal lovers around the world.

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Haiti

23 feb. - 06 mar. 2026 / From 3,000€

Trip to Haiti: Voodoo Rituals, Carnival, and French Colonial Heritage

On this pioneering trip to Haiti, we'll explore the country's past and present, its people, and the voodoo rituals that can be witnessed during Carnival.

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Siberia

28 mar. - 05 apr. 2026 / From 2,970€

Anthropological trip to Siberia: Living with the Nenets

During this trip to Siberia, we will live with the Nenet nomads. We will accompany the Nenet in their daily lives and tasks, learn about their culture, and delve into the role of women within society.

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Nigeria

20 may. - 29 may. 2026 / From 3,200€

Trip to Nigeria: Igue Festival and Bronzes of Benin

Trip to Nigeria, focusing on the Bini or Edo culture. We will explore the ancient kingdom of Benin and see what remains of its past glory. We will attend the annual Igue Festival and visit small villages where we will witness dances, masquerades and ancient practices such as body scarification.

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Congo, Democratic Republic

24 jul. - 04 aug. 2026 / From 4,500€

Ethnographic trip to the D.R. of the Congo: Congo River and Culture

During this ethnographic trip to the D.R. of the Congo we will visit Kinshasa, meet the jungle tribes of Equateur and the Bantu kingdoms of Kenge.

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About Us

We explore the last places on Earth and live with its inhabitants

Last Places is the fruit of 25 years of coexistence with the last traditional ethnic groups with their own worldview of the world. Observing, sharing, living, respecting, intuiting and even coming to understand these societies has made us reach the conclusion that their disappearance would be a defeat for all humanity. Last Places defends cultural diversity through responsible tourism and outreach as practical tools to try to preserve it and empower these last peoples.

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Tailor-made trips

We organize your tailor-made trip

We put our experienced team at your disposal to design your tailor-made trip according to your interests and objectives. We offer you support and personalized attention before, during and after the trip so that you can fully enjoy the travel experience that we offer.

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From 2.800€/person | 2024

Trip to Afghanistan

From 3.500€/person | 2024

Trip to Angola

From 2.500€/person | 2022

Trip to Benin

From 2.800€/person | 2024

Trip to Cameroon

From 2.600€/person | 2024

Trip to Pakistan

From 3.500€/person | 2023

Trip to South Sudan

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Travel is knowledge

Our blog is a space intended to share experiences, knowledge and all type of content related to our trips

BANGLADESH

Rakher Upobash: A Festival of Devotion and Light in Bangladesh

The Rakher Upobash festival is an important and visually stunning Hindu festival in Bangladesh, primarily celebrated by the Hindu community. It involves a ritual of fasting and prayer in honor of Baba Lokenath, a saint revered for his wisdom, ascetic life, and teachings of compassion.

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NIGERIA

Hausa people show their power at the Durbar Festival

The Durbar Festival is a cultural, religious and equestrian celebration held by the Hausa people annually, usually coinciding with major Muslim festivities. It was born as military parades in the 14th century. During the celebration of the Durbar Festival, each noble house parades before the Emir, acting as a regiment, to demonstrate their loyalty to him as well as displaying that they are ready to defend him in the event of war.

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INDIA

The Hindu ceremony Ganga Aarti

The Ganga Aarti is a Hindu ceremony held at dusk on the steps or ghats of cities such as Varanasi. The Ganga Aarti is a symbolic tribute to the power and sanctity of the Ganges River, which is considered the manifestation of the goddess Ganga, mother, purifier and protector of life.

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA

The syncretic bwiti religion

Bwiti is a cult or spiritual movement practiced by the Fang tribe of Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Gabon, as well as other ethnic groups such as the Punu and Mitsogo. The bwiti would be that which allows a person to obtain freedom from it. The bwiti incorporates animism, ancestor worship, and, in some cases, Christianity into a syncretic belief system.

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INDIA

The Bonda people, inhabitants of the remote hills of Orissa

The Bonda people of India are a fascinating group with a rich cultural tradition and a deep connection to their natural environment. Their way of life, aesthetics and religious practices offer a unique window into one of the oldest and most resilient tribal cultures of the Indian subcontinent.

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ETHIOPIA

The Mursi tribe, struggling to survive in a changing world

The Mursi are fighting because their lifestyle is under threat and they are suffering abuse by the dominant society. Despite the constant pressure, most Mursi are adapting to the new situation. That is a characteristic of the Human species: to survive or die. The Mursi want to continue living.

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INDIA

The Baiga, inhabitants of Indian forests

The Baiga are a forest-dwelling indigenous tribal community in eight states of central India. In the local mythologies, they are often recognized as the original inhabitants of the Earth. They lived in intimacy with the elements of nature, and even at present, their everyday lives and livelihoods continue to be closely intertwined with their forest.

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NIGERIA

The Dukkawa people of Nigeria: tattoo artists and architects

Today, the Dukkawa that we visit during the trips continue to file their teeth and, only in remote communities, facial and body tattoo is still being practiced.

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BEHIND THE LENS

Michel Pedrero, nomadic photographer

Michel Pedrero is a documentary photographer specializing in photojournalism, social portraits, press photography, and wildlife. In 2022, he was a finalist in the World Press Photo Contest for 'Sudan looks at us'. It is worth highlighting his collaboration with National Geographic, The Times and Vogue.

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