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Ghana, Togo and Benin are home to an amazing diversity of
traditional cultures, from the once mighty kingdom of the Ashanti to
smaller groups living in isolation in the bush. Visit stilt villages and
see some of Africa's most magical ceremonies and rituals.
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The ultimate trip through an untamed land, travelling to what can
rightly be called the holy grail of Saharan travel – Chad’s mighty
Tibesti Mountains. Visit Tubu villages and venture to the Sahara’s
highest mountain, Emi Koussi.
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Join the Wodaabe people for a week of traditional festivities and
immerse yourself in a culture that is one of the most traditional in all
of Africa. Few tourists venture this far into Chad and we can expect
to have a very intimate experience.
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Straddling both West and Central Africa, Cameroon is alive with the
traditions and customs of more than 250 different ethnic groups, a
cultural mix that is at once enchanting and more than a little
magical. This trip takes you to the heart of a country much
neglected by tourism.
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A spectacular journey through remote and breathtaking lands that
sum up our ethos, and taking you to places few western travellers
have ever been. Explore the stunning Ennedi Mountains, look for
ancient rock art, meet the Tubu people and see breathtaking desert
lakes.
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Travel through an incredible corner of Africa from the Sahel to the
tropics on a remarkable journey, visiting traditional chiefs, camping
in the desert, meeting Fulani nomads and looking for turtles
and other wildlife.
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Off the map for a few years due to social and political problems,
Ivory Coast is back. This is a fascinating land and few people make
it this far, but ideal for those looking for a country unused to
tourism.
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Explore the magical culture of the Yoruba and climb into the Idanre
Hills for glimpses of a lost world. Meet the Kamberi, one of Africa's
most traditional yet least known groups, and learn more about the
slave history of Badagry.
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The Horn of Africa is a fascinating mix of cultures, from nomadic
herders to Arabian traders, with influences from across the Indian
Ocean. It is also home to some of the continent's most remote and
breathtaking landscapes, a land begging the intrepid traveller to
explore.
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An epic journey showing the incredible variety that exists within just
one small part of Africa. Starting in Marrakech, we travel through
the sands of the Western Sahara and along the West African
coast.Meet nomadic tribes, drive on desert tracks and experience
the incredible diversity.
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Our Mauritania tour is an exciting, unique and surprising journey
through an utterly captivating land. Explore the wild Atlantic coast
and its remarkable wildlife. Meet the Imragen people who fish with
dolphins. Travel through stunning desert scenery to the lost cities of
the Sahara.
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Focussing solely on Angola rather than combining it with the well-
trodden lands to the south, this unique tour covers the remote
south of the country. Barely touched by the modern world, you
explore the this vast unspoiled wilderness and meet tribal groups
that follow time honoured traditions.
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Discover the voodoo traditions of a magical land on this two
week trip that takes you right to the heart of the magic of Africa,
meeting witches and gods and exploring the villages of the
Tamberma.
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This tour takes you to a wild land of untamed jungle and
enormous rivers. This spectacular wildlife, includes large herds of
forest elephants and the unforgettable experience of tracking
lowland gorillas. Learning about the Ba'Aka pygmies as they go
about their daily lives in the rainforest.
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Almost like a low key Zanzibar - without the tourists - the Comoros
combine the heritage of Swahili culture with dramatic scenery,
atmospheric towns and small country charm. Visit the three islands
and enjoy the sheer sense of adventure in being one of the least
visited countries in the world.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is undoubtedly one of the most
challenging countries to travel through. Yet those that made the
step will be rewarded with some incredible experiences. Track
mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, climb Mt Nyiragongo
and encounter eastern lowland gorillas.
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Discover Djibouti and Somaliland, visiting the incredible landscapes
of Lac Assal and Lac Abbe, rock art at Las Geel and Dhagax
Khoure and the laid back Red Sea towns of Berbera and
Tadjourah. This is ideal for the Africa enthusiast looking for a truly
authentic experience.
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Explore a remote and stunningly scenic part of Africa. Visit the
otherworldly landscapes of Djibouti then cross into Ethiopia's
Danakil Depression to hike up a volcano and meet Afar camel
herders. From here head to Somaliland to discover amazing rock
art sites and the vestiges of the Ottoman Empire.
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Explore the charming island of São Tomé, one of Africa's best-kept
secrets. Hike in pristine rainforest, watch turtles lay eggs on the
beach, discover picturesque fishing villages and immerse yourself
in the unique culture of this beautiful island nation.
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In the south visit the tribal groups of the Omo Valley, some of
Africa's most traditional people. While in the north discover
incredible historic monuments, the rock churches of Lalibela, the
castles of Gondar and hike in the breathtaking Simien Mountains.
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