Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders
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Go on safari in South Africa’s renowned Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, watching for the “big five”: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros
Get acquainted with intriguing cultures, from South Africa’s Zulu people to the rich mix of people drawn to vibrant Zanzibar
Explore the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar in three different regions, encountering lemurs, ancient baobab trees, chameleons, and rare birds
Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites from South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park to Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar
Capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert
Join ethnomusicologist and global explorer Jacob Edgar on the March 25, 2024, departure
Jacob Edgar
Ethnomusicologist
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Experience an extraordinary range of habitats and cultures on this exclusive East Africa expedition to five countries, spanning from Cape Town to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam. Delve into the rare botany of South Africa’s Western Cape and survey cliffs and caves along the Garden Route. Explore diverse ecosystems in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and then go on safari to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve in search of the “big five.” Venture into South Africa’s bush country; cruise Mozambique’s extraordinary coast teeming with marine life; photograph playful lemurs, colorful reptiles and the renowned baobab trees of Madagascar; experience the cultures and wildlife of Mayotte in the French Comoros; and immerse yourself in the heady scents and fascinating history of Zanzibar.
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DISCOVERY PACKAGE INCLUDING $2,000 AIR CREDIT
View our brochure for more details