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Encounter outstanding wildlife and rare flora and fauna

The vivid beauty and breathtaking wildness of East Africa have enchanted explorers for centuries. Enter a world native to the legendary Big Five, hippos peer out of an untouched estuarian lake, and lemurs chatter in the forest canopy. On an epic adventure cruising along the Indian Ocean, explore cosmopolitan Cape Town, meet Zulu villagers, and marvel at playful lemurs and the otherworldly baobab trees of Madagascar. In the atmospheric narrow, winding streets of Zanzibar, learn about the island’s European, Arab, Indian, and Chinese influences. Rare and exciting flora like King Protea and ylang-ylang trees add to the beauty of natural landscapes from sheer cliffs to wide swathes of undeveloped beach.

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Europe & British Isles

Africa

New Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores

Duration

16 days

From

$17,878

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New Atlantic Island Chronicles: Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands, and the Azores

Duration

16 days

From

$17,878

Top Highlights

  • Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers; and take advantage of the National Geographic Explorer’s many amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options and wine tastings.
  • Go snorkeling in sparkling waters along Ascension Island, where one of the planet’s largest colonies of endangered green sea turtles lay their eggs.
  • See rockhopper penguins and albatrosses on remote Tristan da Cunha Island in the South Atlantic and meet some of the 250 hardy residents who live there.
  • Visit the vast king penguins colonies on South Georgia, tens of thousands on a single beach.
  • Learn about the 18th-century Atlantic slave trade at the Cape Verde Islands and walk through its UNESCO World Heritage-designated old town.

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$21,370

Prices are per person

Highlights

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$21,370

Top Highlights

  • 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

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Expedition Highlights

Trace the coastline of South Africa from Cape Town around the Cape of Good Hope, continuing in the Indian Ocean along the coast of East Africa on an expedition optimized for exceptional wildlife encounters in habitats including bush, wetlands, and forests. Insight into the region’s fascinating cultures and history fosters a holistic connection beyond the extraordinary landscapes, flora, and fauna.

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All in all, the trip was absolutely fantastic and I would not hesitate to travel with Lindblad again.
Nancy A.

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Our goal is to give you a grand view of the many facets that comprise this remarkable region, so that you’ll have the richest experience—and a great time too.

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