Off Beat Explorations

The fascination of Ethiopia lies in its myriad historical sites, the obelisks of Axum, churches and Coptic monasteries in the Tigre, Lake Tana and Lalibela, the African Jerusalem.

Magical mystery tour to Axum, Lalibela, Gondar and Bahir Dar.

Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum - 7 nights/8 days

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Explore northern Namibia via Okahandja and Grootfontein and the heart of Bushmanland on this classic camping safari including camping on the Okavango River and the Waterberg Plateau.

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Windhoek, Grootfontein, Kaudom NP, Caprivi Strip - 11 days/10 nights

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Explore one tropical island to another in the awesome Quirimbas Archipelago on a traditional Mozambique dhow enjoying a snorkelling, fishing, kayaking and star gazing along the way.

Sail the Indian Ocean in a traditional dhow.

Quirimbas Archipelago, northern Mozambique - 8 days/7 nights

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Enjoy a memorable safari to the Nile River at the foot of the Murchison Falls, Uganda where the whole Nile River is forced through a gap just 8m wide.

The longest river in the world squeezed into a tiny space.

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda - 4 days/3 nights

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Kasanka National Park hosts one of Africa’s most unusual wildlife spectacles and the biggest migration in the world. Millions of straw-colored fruit bats congregate in the trees to fly out in the golden glow of sunset.

Never forgotten by those lucky enough to witness it.

Kasanka National Park, Zambia - 4 days/3 nights

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Explore Ethiopia's southern region starting and ending in Addis Ababa and including the Omo Valley, Netch Sar National Park, Lake Chamo and the Mursi tribe.

Head back in time and come face to face with Africa's tribes

Omo Valley and the Rift Valley Lakes, Ethiopia - 10 days/9 nights

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Embark on a mobile safari to explore the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Kaokoland, spotting desert elephant and meeting the Ovahimba while discovering the Kunene River and Epupa Falls.

A world unlike any that you may have seen before.

Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Kaokoland in Namibia - 12 days/11 nights

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The Liuwa Plains in Zambia are immense, truly remote, completely flat and brimming with birds and home to huge numbers of animals, and absolutely worth joining this expeditions to see.

Is it true the world is flat? You'll believe it when you visit the Liuwa Plains.

Liuwa Plains, Zambia - 4 nights/5 days.

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Fabled north Malawi from the Viphya Mountains, iconic Nyika National Park and Lake Malawi for birdwatching, game viewing, culture, snorkelling for fresh water cyclids and all accompanied by your own private guide. 

Beautiful scenery and warm hearted local people.

Nyika Plateau and the northern lakeshore, Malawi - 8 days/7 nights.

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A 14-day safari to explore east and southern Madagascar and discover a variety of landscapes, tribal cultures, plus lemurs and an amazing diversity of plants, birds, insects and animals

Discover Madagascar by road

East and Southern Madagascar - 14 days/13 nights

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One of the most inhospitable and hauntingly beautiful places, the Skeleton Coast in Namibia is unforgettable and is home to seal colonies, penguins and desert adapted hyaena.

Rugged, harsh and delicately balanced.

Skeleton Coast, Namibia - 5 days/4 nights

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Update May 2013: TRIP NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Explore Gabon including Lope National Park, Lekedi National Park, Loango National Park and the Wonga Wongue Reserve.

An adventurer's safari in Central Africa discovering Gabon 

Libreville and 4 Gabonese National Parks - 13 nights/14 days

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Explore the magnificent wilderness of Gorongosa National Park before relaxing on Ibo Island to enjoy the history, architecture and beautiful beaches of this remote Mozambican Island.

Mystery, magic, culture and beauty.

Gorongosa National Park and the Mozambique coast - 7 nights/8 days

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An 8 day Uganda safari tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Chamburu (Kyamburu Gorge).

An emerald jewel in Africa's crown.

Bwindi Impenetrable,Queen Elizabeth Park, Ngamba Island - 8 days/7 nights.

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With over 500 bird species, this 5 night safari to the Kafue National Park appeals to birders as well as those looking for a remote safari experience before ending in Victoria Falls.

Much on offer including wetlands, swamps and plains.

Kafue National Park and Victoria Falls in Zambia - 6 days/5 nights

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An exclusive limited departure mobile safari expedition visiting Kasanaka National Park, Bangweulu Swamps and Lake Shiwa N'gandu, culminating in the South Luangwa National Park of Zambia.

Aspiring explorers secure your place on our great Zambian expedition.

Kasanka National Park, Bangweulu Swamps and Lake Shiwa N'gandu, Zambia. 

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A bird lovers dream travelling between Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Mt Elgon with volcanic lava caves, and the Kakamega Forest, the only remnant of Congo forest left in Kenya.

Join up to see cave dwelling elephants, the bongo, giant forest hog.

Laikipia Plateau, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Mt Elgon National Park and Kakamega Forest Reserve - 11 days/10 nights in Kenya.

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Set off to the African rainforests and discover the Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo tracking lowland gorillas, red river hogs, bongo, forest buffalo and elephants.

Heart of diversity, heart of Africa, heart of humanity

Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) - 6 nights/7 days

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A guided safari to Central African Republic that includes tracking with the Ba-Aka pygmies, viewing forest elephant, western lowland gorilla, an astonishing array of birds and the striking bongo antelope.

Central African gorillas, rainforests and pygmies.

Dzanga Ndoki National Park, Central African Republic - 9 days/8 nights

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Explore Rwanda including Nungwe Forest to track chimpanzees. Travel via Lake Kivu bound for the Virunga Mountains, to spend time with mountain gorillas before returning to Kigali.

A tiny mountainous country full of forests, primates and birds.

Nungwe Forest, Lake Kivu, Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda - 8 days/7 nights.

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Combine Katavi National Park with its wide open plains and herds of buffalo and elephant with the special forests and chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Mark a special occasion with this rare experience.

Katavi National Park and Mahale Mountains, Tanzania - 8 days/7 nights.

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