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Timket Celebration procession
from $5,308
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Timket Festival

9 Day Itinerary
  • Celebrate Timket Festival in Gondar
  • Hike a day in the Simien Mountains
  • Cruise on Lake Tana
  • See Lalibela's rock-hewn churches
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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of the Historic Route on this 9-day Ethiopia tour, spending an extra day in Gondar to celebrate Timket Festival with the locals. Witness this joyous and colorful event in January while you also tour Gondar, Bahir Dar, and rock-hewn churches in Lalibela. Get a great introduction to the culture of Ethiopia.
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A close up of a type of traditional dress worn in Africa.
from $8,340
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls - 9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
  • Explore Impalila Island villages
  • Explore Chobe National Park
  • Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
  • Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
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Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.
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Fishing boats on the shores of Lake Malawi
from $8,350
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Highlights of Malawi

13 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Lake Malawi
  • Search for wildlife
  • Experience stunning views
  • Explore Thylo
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Lilongwe / Lilongwe
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Volunteering, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Biking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Malawi, a landlocked African country defined by its beautiful highlands and enormous Lake Malawi. Explore wildlife-rich national parks and bask in the sun along the beautiful shores of Lake Malawi.
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Hiking the Simien Mountains
from $5,143
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Ethiopian Christmas Festival

10 Day Itinerary
  • Witness the Christmas Eve Ceremony
  • Hear the priests chant and dance
  • Tour churches, markets and cities
  • Cruise Laka Tana and take day hikes
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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tour the popular Historic Route in Ethiopia in January and spend an extra day in Lalibela to take part in the Christmas Festival here. Visit Gondar, take a cruise on Lake Tana, see the churches in Lalibela, and take part in a sacred festival held every year in one of Ethiopia's best places. This cultural tour of Ethiopia includes time in Addis Ababa.
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Simien Mountains in Ethiopia
from $5,141
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Isolated Tribes of Ethiopia

8 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter varied and ancient tribes
  • Observe daily life and traditions
  • Encounter the Mursi, Konso & Karo
  • See the famous hominid \\"Lucy\\"
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Ethiopia’s Omo Valley on an 8-day tour, visiting Arba Minch, Lake Chamo, Konso, Turmi, and Jinka. Experience the Hamer, Karo, Dassenech, Ari, and Mursi tribes, their body art, rituals, and crafts. Conclude with Addis Ababa sightseeing, including Mount Entoto, the National Museum, and Mercato.
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Tuareg with camels on Erg Chebbi dunes in Morocco
from $4,813
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Ultimate Morocco Immersion

14 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Casablanca's culture
  • Visit Hassan II Mosque
  • Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • Explore Fes and its old medina
  • See the golden dunes of Sahara Dese
  • Explore Marrakech's rich history
  • Visit Essaouira
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Casablanca / Essaouira
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Hiking, Cooking Classes, Camping
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Morocco’s diverse beauty on this 14-day private cultural and desert journey from Casablanca to Essaouira. Explore imperial cities, wander blue-washed Chefchaouen, discover ancient Volubilis, and venture into the Sahara Desert at Merzouga while visiting the Dades Valley, Valley of Roses, Fes, and Marrakesh along the way.
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The Holy Trinity Cathedral
from $4,380
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Historic Route

8 Day Itinerary
  • Wander ancient rock-hewn churches
  • Cruise Lake Tana's monasteries
  • Hike the famous Simien Mountains
  • Visit the museum housing 'Lucy'
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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 8-day privately guided Ethiopia tour will acquaint you with destinations like the sprawling metropolis of Addis Ababa, hikes in the Simien Mountains, and a tour of the Red Terror Museum as you get to know the rich culture and history of this country.
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View of the Great Nile in Aswan
from $3,594
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Classic Egypt Tour

Luxor to Aswan - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore pyramids and Sphinx
  • Explore the Valley of Kings
  • Explore Egyptian Museum treasures
  • Cruise along the Nile River
  • Visit the Temple of Edfu
  • Witness beauty of Philae Temple
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Cairo / Aswan
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this 8-day Egyptian journey, starting in Cairo with visits to the Giza Pyramids. Fly to Luxor to explore its temples and tombs before setting sail on a serene Nile cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Karnak Temple, and more. Sail to Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu for tours of these iconic temples.
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Two young girls painting their faces
from $3,869
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Omo Valley Snapshot

6 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Konso and Chencha villages
  • Wander a diverse market in Key Afar
  • See a Mursi village in Mago Park
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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore some of the most isolated tribes on this 6-day Omo Valley tour in Ethiopia. Visit Konso, Tsemai, and Chencha villages. Observe the Ari and Benna people at the Key Afar market and visit the Mursi people renowned for their unique lip plates in Mago National Park. Get a snapshot of the Omo Valley cultures on this 6-day tour in Ethiopia.
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The vibrant atmosphere and food stalls in Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech, Morocco
from $3,319
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Famous Cities of Morocco

9 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Casablanca's culture
  • Visit the Hassan II Mosque
  • See the Roman town of Sala Colonia
  • See marble gate in the old medina
  • Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • Explore Fes and its old medina
  • Explore Marrakech's rich history
  • Visit a Berber Village in High Atla
Starts / Ends
Casablanca / Marrakesh
Activity Level
Easy Active
Take this 9-day private tour from Casablanca to Marrakesh to see some of Morocco's most famous cities. Travel through imperial capitals, historic towns, and timeless culture and tradition. Wander vibrant medinas, artisan workshops, and aromatic street food. Discover ancient ruins, grand palaces, and architectural masterpieces that reflect Morocco’s rich heritage.
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Walks on a camel at palm grove in Marrakesh
from $2,813
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Morocco from North to South

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes
  • Visit Volubilis and Meknes city
  • Walk Fes medina, tanneries, mosaics
  • Cross Middle & High Atlas Mountains
  • Camel trek through Sahara dunes
  • See Todgha Gorge & Dades Valley
Starts / Ends
Tangier / Marrakesh
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day North to South Morocco private tour starts in Tangier and travels through Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara, and Marrakech. Explore Volubilis and Fes medina, cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, visit forests, towns, and the Ziz Valley, enjoy a camel trek in Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and end in Marrakech.
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Beautiful landscape behind St. George's Church
from $2,742
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Ethiopia Highlights

5 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Lalibela's rock-hewn churches
  • Visit Red Terror Martyrs Memorial
  • Explore museums and craft markets
  • See wall paintings at Genete Mariam
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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the main highlights of Ethiopia on this short 5-day tour of Lalibela, Genete Mariam, and Addis Ababa. Visit the most popular sites on this cultural tour, starting in Lalibela. See the rock-hewn churches and Genete Mariam. Explore Addis Ababa with visits to the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum.
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