WEST AFRICA: DEEP DIVE INTO UNIQUE CULTURES
UNIQUE CULTURES - FESTIVALS, MASKS, VOODOO

A route for true “pioneers” who want to discover the multifaceted nature of Africa. From vine-covered bridges to cathedrals, from ritual masks to initiation dances, from tribal chieftains to sacred monkeys, from traditional hunting villages to the urban skyline of Abidjan, from savannahs to forests to the wild beaches of the Ivory Coast. A journey to a country that has only recently become accessible to tourists. Every day will be filled with surprises, immersing you in the authentic, vibrant, real life of Africa. International group with English speaking guide . Minimum 2 - Maximum 16 participants

From the savannah of Senegal to the ultimate Trans-Sahara crossing via the lost oasis of Mauritania, Western Sahara, Rio de Oro, Dra estuary and the last troglodyte mountains. A great expedition starting in Black Africa and ending with a Trans-Sahara crossing. A “peaceful raid” from south to north passing through a series of unique and changing landscapes.  From Dakar and the dry savannah in the Sahel regions to Nouakchott the capital of Mauritania, from where we start a complete Sahara crossing the from south to north. From the high dunes of Mauritania to the undiscovered Western Sahara, formerly Rio de Oro, going through the remote mountains of Djebel Sarhro and...

An amazing itinerary crossing three countries “north to south” to experience a continuous change of climatic ecosystems and human environments. We move across spectacular variety of natural environments such desert dunes, savanna, estuaries, forest, mangrove swamps,  to end with a ocean navigation to discover and enjoy the Bijagos Archipelago. North to south is also the route of migratory birds, a constant presence along the whole journey. Djoudj in Senegal is between the three main migratory birds sanctuary on earth and Gambia is a well-known birding destination, just in the large park of Senegambia hotel is possible to spot 70% of the different bird species of...

This fantastic cultural odyssey to the most remote areas of Ghana, Togo and Benin will open for you lost tribal worlds, with leaders and ancient spirits. On the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, in the heart of the Voodoo regions, we meet with sorcerers, and find out how much influence voodoo spirits have on people. We will see the villages of the tribes of the Tanek, hidden in the rocky mountains, the Tamberg with fabulous clay castles, the kingdom of Ashanti in the Kumasi forests. We end our tour by exploring the Gold Coast with the largest European fortresses in Africa, where gold and slaves were traded. Indeed, this tour is an impressive opportunity to discover the rich heritage of the tribes, kingdoms, festivals and ceremonies in West Africa.

A unique itinerary crossing three countries “north to south” to experience a continuous change of climatic ecosystems and human environments. Carnival is the main festivity in Guinea Bissau - groups from all the country start hours of parade: sacred traditional masks, warriors dressed in a crocodile skin and armed with arrows, initiated girls wearing only strings of glass beds around their waist and contemporary masks made of papier-mâché. An intense “fiesta popular” combining Portuguese influence with the cheerful African spirit.