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T R AV E L B R O C H U R E
R E S E R V E O N L I N E A T N A T G E O E X P E D I T I O N S .C O M
N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C E X P E D I T I O N S
N O RT H A M E R I C A EURASIA
11 Alaska: Denali to Kenai Fjords 34 Trans-Siberian Rail Expedition
12 Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail 36 Georgia and Armenia:
Crossroads of Continents
13 Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone
14 Yellowstone and Grand Teton
National Parks EU RO P E
15 Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion 38 Norway’s Trains and Fjords
National Parks 39 Iceland: Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Whales
16 Belize and Tikal Private Expedition 40 Ireland: Tales and Treasures of the
Emerald Isle
41 Italy: Renaissance Cities and Tuscan Life
SOUTH AMERICA
42 Swiss Trains and the Italian Lake District
17 Peru Private Expedition 44 Human Origins: Southwest France and
18 Ecuador Private Expedition Northern Spain
19 Exploring Patagonia 45 Greece: Wonders of an Ancient Empire
21 Patagonia Private Expedition 46 Greek Isles Private Expedition
A U S T R A L I A A N D T H E PAC I F I C ASIA
47 Japan Private Expedition
48 Inside Japan
50 China: Imperial Treasures and
Natural Wonders
AFRICA
52 China Private Expedition
23 The Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda 53 Bhutan: Kingdom in the Clouds
24 Tanzania Private Expedition 55 Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia:
25 On Safari: Tanzania’s Great Migration Treasures of Indochina
27 Southern Africa Safari by Private Air
29 Madagascar Private Expedition
30 Morocco: Legendary Cities and the Sahara
R E S O U RC E S A N D MO R E
31 Morocco Private Expedition
3 Discover the
National Geographic Difference
MIDDLE EAST 8 All the Ways to Travel
with National Geographic
32 The Holy Land: Past, Present, and Future
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For more than 130 years, we’ve sent our
explorers across continents and into
remote cultures, down to the oceans’
depths, and up the highest mountains,
in an effort to better understand the
world and our relationship to it. National
Geographic Expeditions grew from this
legacy as a way to invite others to
explore—to encounter the wonders of the
world up-close and in-depth, and to be
transformed by the experience.
Through National Geographic Expeditions,
you gain access to people and places.
You’re enriched by the knowledge of our
experts and guides, and by the local
experts you meet along the way. And you
give back. When you travel with us, you
support the work of our explorers.
That is the National Geographic difference.
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National Geographic photographer Thomas Peschak
frames a selfie with fish in the waters of Baja.
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| KNOWLEDGE |
EXPLORE WITH OUR EXPERTS
You deepen your understanding of the world when you travel with us.
From the scientists, photographers, and explorers who lead our trips to the
local guides and experts we meet in the field, you'll be surrounded by people
who are steeped in knowledge and insights about the places we visit.
ST E V E B OY E S
Steve Boyes is a conservationist, biologist and National Geographic Emerging
Explorer. He’s travelled across Africa, studying wildlife rehabilitation and biodiver-
sity, and will lead the Southern Africa by Private Air expedition on 11 September
2020.
CARROLL DUNHAM
Medical Anthropologist and filmmaker, Carroll Dunham has worked on over a dozen
films for National Geographic. Carroll has become an expert in the Himalayas, having
lived there for 25 years, and will lead the 7 November 2020 departure of Bhutan:
Kingdom in the Clouds.
L A LY L I C H T E N F E L D
Laly Lichtenfeld is a conservationist and National Geographic Explorer who works
with National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative to preserve Tanzania’s lions, leopards
and cheetahs. Laly will join the 10 August 2020 departure of On Safari: Tanzania’s
Great Migration.
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| GIVE BACK |
T R AV E L A N D S U P P O RT E X P L O R AT I O N
When you travel with us, you help further the work of our scientists, explorers,
and educators around the world. Every year, we distribute a portion of our
proceeds to the National Geographic Society, creating more opportunities to
work toward a planet in balance. To learn more, visit natgeo.com/giveback.
In Iceland, National Geographic grantees are examining how expanding
meltwater lakes are impacting the rate of glacial retreat.
The Society is funding a geological survey of Egypt's Theban Mountains that
will inform the archaeological preservation of ancient tombs and temples.
National Geographic photographer and grantee Ami Vitale is documenting the efforts of
Kenya’s tribal communities to conserve resident megafauna, including the black rhinoceros.
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Elephants crossing the Savanna at sunset in Kenya.
| ACCESS |
C LO S E R T H A N YO U ' V E E V E R I M AG I N E D
We open doors around the globe, so that you can go behind the scenes
to get a close-up view of the world's treasures and the work
National Geographic is doing to help protect them.
On our expedition to Georgia and Armenia, examine early Homo erectus skulls alongside a
National Geographic researcher who excavated them.
Visit a wildlife rescue centre in Vietnam's Cuc Phuong National Park, home to a National
Geographic–supported project that is tackling the illegal pangolin trade.
Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Rariseke Research Centre and track mountain
gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, where NG grantee Dian Fossey conducted research on
gorillas for 18 years.
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archaeological site or a national park. Led by a National trips combine spectacular places, physical
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Travellers should be in good health and comfortable
walking or standing for extended periods of time. Daily
activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites,
game drives on bumpy roads, or easy hikes.
L I G H T/ M O D E R A T E
Travellers should be in good health and comfortable
walking or standing for extended periods of time. Daily
TRAIN activities may include city walking tours, visits to sites,
game drives, or easy hikes, with options for more
p Step
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physical activities such as hiking, kayaking, snorkeling,
landscapes from the intimate perspective of a classic train. and biking. Note: All cruises are rated Light or
With a National Geographic expert on board, the places Moderate; travellers can choose between light or
you pass through take on a whole new depth and meaning. moderate activities according to their capabilities.
Active Journeys River Cruise Student
M O D E R AT E
Travellers should be physically fit and prepared for
multiple hours of activity (e.g. hiking, kayaking, biking)
each day.
oderate Moderate/Strenuous Strenuous Maximum M O D E R AT E / S T R E N U O U S
Travellers should be physically fit and prepared for
multiple hours of activity (e.g. hiking, kayaking, biking)
each day. Certain days may have more challenging
physical activity, such as ascents/descents on steep
mountainous terrain.
STRENUOUS
Designed for experienced active travellers in excellent
Private Jet Private physical condition, these itineraries may include full-day
hikes (sometimes at high altitude) or full-day kayaking
excursions. Trails often include steep ascents/descents
JOURNEYS on mountainous terrain, with some exposed sections.
Journeys
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fit and have experience hiking or trekking at high
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elevations. These itineraries include numerous
time and choices - with the structure and security of challenging, full-day hikes.
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You can find these tours in
our dedicated Journeys brochure.
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A ranger at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya
shares a special moment with a black rhinoceros.
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• Take in Alaska's epic wilderness through the glass-domed cars of the Denali Star train.
• Explore Denali’s backcountry from our adventure lodge deep in the heart of the park. Expert Led Light/Moderate
• Spot marine life and tidewater glaciers on a cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park.
DAYS 3–5 I DENALI NATIONAL PARK
AND PRESERVE/ANCHORAGE
A National Geographic expert and
Spend two full days exploring Denali's mag-
expedition leader will accompany
nificent interior by foot or mountain bike from you on this trip. For example, Nat
Denali Backcountry Lodge, one of National Geo Emerging Explorer and TED
Geographic's Top 10 Adventure Lodges of the Fellow M Jackson is the type of
World. Continue to Anchorage for an evening expert you could expect on this trip.
at leisure. Denali Backcountry Lodge; Hotel
INFORMATION
Captain Cook | Meals: Days 3–4: B/L/D Daily;
Day 5: B/L 2021 Dates: June 9–16 | June 16–23 | June 30–July 7
July 14–21 | July 28–Aug. 4 | Aug. 11–18 | Aug. 8–25
DAY 6 I SEWARD HIGHWAY/KENAI PENINSULA Aug. 25–Sept. 1 | Sept. 8–15
Travel the stunningly scenic Seward Highway
Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
on one of National Geographic’s Drives of a
change. Single supplement is available on request.
Lifetime. Ride the tram to the top of Mount International airfare is not included in the price.
Alyeska, and get up close to Alaska’s wild
Please call us for 2020 departures.
residents at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Centre. Seward Windsong Lodge | Meals: B/L/D
DAYS 1–2 I FAIRBANKS, ALASKA/DENALI
NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE DAYS 7–8 I KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL
PARK/ANCHORAGE
Hear Iditarod tales from trail veteran Mary
Cruise the coast of Kenai Fjords National Park,
Shields—the first woman to complete the race—
spotting all manner of marine life, including
and interact with sled dogs at her cabin outside
orcas, humpbacks, sea otters, and harbour
Fairbanks. Ride the Denali Star, taking in the
seals; and see an advancing tidewater glacier
scenery from the train’s upper deck. Later, drive
calve chunks of ice into the water. Hike to the
to our lodge deep in the heart of Denali, spotting
terminus of Exit Glacier. Seward Windsong
moose, caribou, grizzly bears, and more along
Lodge | Meals: Day 7: B/L/D; Day 8: B
our route. Springhill Suites Fairbanks; Denali
Backcountry Lodge | Meals: Day 1: D; Day 2: B/L/D Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: A bull moose makes its way across a colourful patch of tundra in Denali.
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• Take in views of Canada's Rockies from the glass-domed Rocky Mountaineer train.
• Trek atop the powerful Athabasca Glacier with an expert guide. Train Light
• Settle into iconic hotels, including the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
Yellowhead Pass. Our train voyage culminates as
we glide by Mount Robson, the tallest summit
A National Geographic expert and
in the Canadian Rockies. Hotel 540 or Sandman expedition leader will accompany
Signature Kamloops Hotel; Fairmont Jasper Park this trip. For example, geologist and
Lodge | Meals: Day 2: B/L; Day 3: B/L/D naturalist Kirt Kempter is the type
of expert you could expect on this
DAYS 4–5 I JASPER NATIONAL PARK trip.
Discover the pristine beauty and iconic creatures
of Jasper National Park. Cruise across Maligne INFORMATION
Lake, and soar into the mountains via the Jasper 2021 Dates: July 5–12 | Aug. 9–16 | Sept. 6–13
SkyTram for stunning views of glacier-sculpted Sept. 20–27
valleys splashed with turquoise lakes. Fairmont Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
Jasper Park Lodge | Meals: Day 4: B/L; Day 5: B/L/D change. Single supplement is available on request.
International airfare is not included in the price.
DAY 6 I ICEFIELDS PARKWAY Please call us for 2020 departures.
Travel along the scenic Icefields Parkway toward
Banff National Park, stopping en route for a
trekking excursion atop Athabasca Glacier.
DAY 1 I VANCOUVER, CANADA Later, settle into our historic lake-front hotel.
Walk Stanley Park’s famous seawall for incredible Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Meals: B/L
views of the Vancouver skyline. Wedgewood
DAYS 7–8 I BANFF NATIONAL PARK/
Hotel and Spa | Meals: D YOHO NATIONAL PARK/CALGARY
Hike through spectacular Banff National Park
DAYS 2–3 I ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
to discover the mirror-like waters of Moraine
Climb aboard the celebrated Rocky Mountaineer
Lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then view the Spiral
train and take in jaw-dropping views of the
Tunnels of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Browse
Canadian Rockies from luxurious glass-domed
the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre and its
coaches. Ride past dramatic gorges and
impressive fossil exhibits. Fairmont Chateau Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
waterfalls, and cross the Continental Divide at
Lake Louise | Meals: Day 7: B/L/D; Day 8: B inclusions, and more.
Above: The Rocky Mountaineer, as captured by National Geographic photographer Susan Seubert while on assignment.
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• Explore Yellowstone by heated snow coach, and see Old Faithful without the crowds.
• Meet a wildlife cinematographer and hear about his career shooting for National Geographic. Expert Led Light
• Search for bison and elusive wolves while on safari in the sweeping Lamar Valley.
and use a spotting scope to search for these
elusive creatures. Later, a renowned wildlife
A National Geographic Expert and
cinematographer joins us (his schedule permit- Expedition Leader will accompany
ting) to share his experiences shooting for National this trip. For example, author and
Geographic. Best Western Plus by Mammoth biologist Jeremy Schmidt is the
Hot Springs | Meals: Days 2–5; B/L/D Daily type of expert you could expect on
this trip.
DAYS 3–4 I GRAND CANYON OF THE
YELLOWSTONE/OLD FAITHFUL INFORMATION
Walk to the rim of the Grand Canyon of the 2021 Dates: Jan. 10–15 | Jan. 31–Feb. 5 | Feb. 21–26
Yellowstone to see its thundering waterfall and
the ice arch that forms from the spray. Continue Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
to Old Faithful to explore a dramatic landscape change. Single supplement is available on request.
International airfare is not included in the price.
of erupting geysers, frozen waterfalls, and
gem-coloured mineral pools. Keep an eye out Please call us for 2020 departures.
for wildlife—bison, encrusted in ice, often stand
We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo expedition,
among the pools for warmth. After dark, step out- escorted by a National Geographic photographer.
side to admire the incredible canopy of stars in Please call us for departure dates and details.
DAY 1 I BOZEMAN, MONTANA/GARDINER one of the world's best constellation-viewing
Travel to our hotel just outside Yellowstone spots. Old Faithful Snow Lodge
National Park. Best Western Plus by Mammoth
DAY 5 I YELLOWSTONE/BIG SKY, MONTANA
Hot Springs | Meals: D
After visiting the whimsical Fountain Paint
DAY 2 I MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Pot, travel to Big Sky, Montana and settle into
WYOMING/LAMAR VALLEY a comfortable log cabin lodge. Celebrate our
At Mammoth Hot Springs, stroll colourful adventure at a farewell dinner. Rainbow Ranch
mineral-spring terraces outlined in snow. Then Lodge or Lone Mountain Ranch
head to the Lamar Valley, where grey wolves
were first reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995, DAY 6 I BOZEMAN Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
Return to Bozeman for your flight home. Meals: B inclusions, and more.
Above: A herd of bison forage for grasses and sedges beneath the snow.
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G R A N D T E T O N N AT I O N A L P A R K S
• Join a National Geographic expert to seek out grizzlies, bison, and wolves in the Lamar Valley.
• Meet a renowned wildlife photographer at his home studio. Expert Led Light/Moderate
• Raft the scenic Snake River beneath towering Teton Peaks.
DAY 3 I LAMAR VALLEY
Rise early for a safari in the Lamar Valley and
A National Geographic expert and
search for bison, bears, elk, and the elusive grey expedition leader will accompany
wolf—reintroduced here in 1995. Meet with a this trip. For example, geologist
renowned wildlife photographer, and enjoy Kirt Kempter is the type of expert
hikes and more wildlife sightings this afternoon. you could expect on this trip.
Best Western by Mammoth Hot Springs
DAYS 4–5 I GRAND CANYON OF THE INFORMATION
YELLOWSTONE/UPPER GEYSER BASIN 2021 Dates: May 15–22 | May 29–June 5
At the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take June 19–26 | July 24–31 | Aug. 7–14 | Aug. 21–28
a short walk to view towering waterfalls set Sept. 4–11 | Sept. 11–18 | Sept. 18–25
against a dazzling red and gold palette. Con-
tinue to the Upper Geyser Basin and witness Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
change. Single supplement is available on request.
the clockwork eruption of Old Faithful. Then International airfare is not included in the price.
explore this stunning geothermal landscape
Please call us for 2020 departures.
with our expert. Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful
Snow Lodge
DAYS 1–2 I BOZEMAN, MONTANA/
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYOMING DAYS 6–8 I GRAND TETON
NATIONAL PARK/JACKSON
Arrive in Bozeman. The next morning, take
Journey south to the saw-toothed Teton
a scenic drive to Mammoth Hot Springs, just
Range. Visit the historic Murie Ranch, and en-
inside Yellowstone National Park. Stroll along
joy a float trip on the Snake River. Explore the
travertine terraces sculpted by the hot springs
National Museum of Wildlife Art or downtown
before a welcome dinner. Hilton Garden Inn
Jackson. Ride a tram to the top of Rendezvous
Bozeman; Best Western by Mammoth Hot
Peak before transferring to the airport for your
Springs | Meals: Day 2–5: B/L/D Daily
flight home. Jackson Lake Lodge | Meals: Day 6:
B/L; Day 7: B/L/D; Day 8: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: A traveller captures a picture-perfect reflection of the Tetons.
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A N D Z I O N N AT I O N A L PA R K S
• Hear an expert describe the geological events that shaped America’s canyonlands.
• Delve into Zion's magnificent sandstone slot canyons and Bryce Canyon’s maze of red spires. Expert Led Light/Moderate
• Stay in historic national park lodges, and learn about area's wildlife from rangers.
multi-hued chasm carved by the Colorado River
over millions of years. Choose from a variety
A National Geographic expert and
of hikes and learn about the park’s unique expedition leader will accompany
ecosystems. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim this trip. For example, author and
biologist Jeremy Schmidt is the
DAYS 4–5 I ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH type of expert you could expect on
Journey along the spectacular Mount Carmel this trip.
Scenic Byway to Zion National Park. Hear from
our expert about the geological events that INFORMATION
shaped the pink-toned Grand Staircase. Spend 2021 Dates: May 22–29 | June 5–12 | June 19–26
the next day exploring Zion, a wonderland of July 24–31 | Sept. 11–18 | Sept. 25–Oct. 2 | Oct. 2–9
sandstone slot canyons, hanging gardens, and
cascading waterfalls. Flanigan's Inn Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
change. Single supplement is available on request.
International airfare is not included in the price.
DAYS 6–7 I BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Travel to Bryce Canyon and take in breathtak- Please call us for 2020 departures.
ing views from Fairyland Canyon. Join a park
ranger for a telescope viewing of the starlit
DAYS 1–2 I ST. GEORGE, UTAH/ sky. Discover Bryce's Canyon's famous hoodoos,
GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA whimsical rock formations that have been
From St. George, venture into canyon country, eroded into surreal spires. Bryce Canyon Lodge
stopping at Pipe Springs National Monument. or Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel
Settle into our historic lodge overlooking the
DAY 8 I ZION NATIONAL PARK/
Grand Canyon. Best Western Plus Abbey Inn; ST. GEORGE
Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim | Meals: Day 1: Wind through Red Canyon and continue to
D; Days 2–7: B/L/D Daily Kolob Canyons—Zion National Park’s hidden
gem—before returning to St. George. Meals: B
DAY 3 I GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM
Explore the canyon’s rim, peering into the Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: Bizarre rock formations pierce the horizon in Bryce Canyon National Park.
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based on 6 people travelling together
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isit a family in a Kek’chi Maya village, and help prepare traditional dishes before
sitting down to lunch with your hosts.
Private Light/Moderate
• Enjoy a private tour of the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal.
• Snorkel among myriad marine life on the world’s second largest coral reef system.
EXPEDITION TEAM
park rangers at the Port of Honduras Marine
Reserve. Visit a family in a Kek’chi Maya village,
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on
and help prepare traditional dishes before your trip, and you will meet other local experts as
sitting down to lunch with your hosts. described in the itinerary.
Copal Tree Lodge | Meals: Days 2–3: B/L Daily
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE
DAYS 4–5 I BELIZE CITY/CAYO DISTRICT/
TIKAL, GUATEMALA
Fly back to Belize City and visit the Belize
Zoo—an animal rehabilitation sanctuary—
before continuing to the Cayo District. Cross
the border into Guatemala for a private tour
of the ancient Maya ruins at Tikal.
Chaa Creek | Meals: B/L Daily
DAYS 6–9 I CAYO DISTRICT, BELIZE/ Copal Tree Lodge
AMBERGRIS CAYE
INFORMATION
Visit the Barton Creek Cave and canoe through
the passageways of this Maya underworld. Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered
DAYS 1–3 I BELIZE CITY/ Then fly to stunning Ambergris Caye, border-
year-round, except in September and October, so you
PUNTA GORDA, BELIZE may request any dates that are convenient for you.
ing the Belize Barrier Reef. Swim and snorkel
Travel to Copal Tree Lodge—a National Prices are per person based on double occupancy and
among sharks, stingrays, and coral gardens at do not include international airfare to/from your
Geographic Unique Lodge of the World nestled
the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray destination or internal flights during the expedition.
in the lush coastal jungles of southern Belize. Please enquire for prices based on a smaller group
Alley, and opt to dive into the sapphire depths travelling together. Single traveller prices are available
Upon arrival, National Geographic guests are
of Belize’s Great Blue Hole if you wish. Fly home upon request. Surcharges may apply to certain travel
invited to participate in an exclusive chocolate- dates based upon international or local holidays, as well
via Belize City. Victoria House Resort & Spa
making class and a coffee tasting. During as local events and festivals.
Meals: Day 6: B/L; Days 7–9: B Daily
your stay, snorkel pristine cayes, seek out the
endangered West Indian manatee, and meet
Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: A snorkeller follows close on the fins of a sea turtle.
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based on 6 people travelling together
• Stay in three spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.
• Unlock the secrets of Machu Picchu while exploring with a private guide. Private Light/Moderate
• Attend a private demonstration of traditional Andean wool-dying and weaving.
from your base at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, EXPEDITION TEAM
a National Geographic Unique Lodge perched
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on
dramatically among emerald slopes. Get your trip, and you will meet other local experts as
immersed in traditional Andean culture as you described in the itinerary.
stroll Pisac’s famous market, learn about llamas
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGES
in Awanacancha, visit the mountain village of
Patacancha, and attend a private demonstration
of traditional Andean wool-dying and weaving
—practices recently revived in the region by
National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa
Alvarez. See ancient Inca agriculture systems at
Chinchero and Moray, visit the mountainside
salt mines of Maras, and explore Ollantaytambo.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba | Meals: B/L Daily
DAYS 6–9 I MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO/LIMA This trip includes stays at three National Geographic
Take the scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, Unique Lodges of the World: Inkaterra La Casona, Inkaterra
Hacienda Urubamba (pictured above), and Inkaterra Machu
or disembark early for a guided trek on the Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
DAYS 1–2 I CUSCO, PERU Inca Trail. Settle into Inkaterra Machu Picchu INFORMATION
Fly to Cusco and settle into Inkaterra La Casona— Pueblo Hotel, a National Geographic Unique
Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered
a member of the National Geographic Unique Lodge nestled within its own private rain forest
year-round, so you may request any dates that are
Lodges of the World collection—and enjoy an reserve. Take a guided nature walk through the convenient to you.
exclusive architectural tour of this 16th-century property’s lush grounds, and visit the on-site Prices are per person based on double occupancy and
manor, once home to Simón Bolívar. The next spectacled bear rehabilitation program. Tour do not include international airfare to/from your
Machu Picchu at sunrise with a private guide. destination or internal flights during the expedition.
day, take a private tour of Cusco. Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based
Inkaterra La Casona | Meals: Day 2: B Enjoy a free night in Cusco before flying home upon international or local holidays, as well as local
via Lima. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel; events and festivals.
DAYS 3–5 I SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCA Inkaterra La Casona | Meals: Days 6–7: B/D Daily;
Spend three days exploring the Sacred Valley Days 8–9: B Daily Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: Women in traditional dress stroll through Cusco.
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based on 4+ people travelling together
• Sail between the isles of the Galápagos by yacht, enjoying up-close encounters with wildlife.
• Ride an aerial bike through the treetops of the Chocó rain forest.
• As a National Geographic guest, you're exclusively invited to a private ceviche-making Private Light/Moderate
class with a lodge chef.
seek out blue-footed boobies and frigate birds EXPEDITION TEAM
on North Seymour Island, spot Sally Lightfoot
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on
crabs and land iguanas on Isla Plaza Sur, snorkel your trip, and you will meet other local experts as
with sea lions and penguins, and much more. described in the itinerary.
Wyndham Quito Airport Hotel; Finch Bay
Galapagos Hotel | Meals: Days 2–5: B/L/D Daily NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGES
DAYS 6–7 I QUITO
Take a private tour of Quito’s old town, which
earned the city distinction as the first UNESCO-
designated world capital. Discover grand colonial
buildings and plazas, and step through the doors
of some of Quito’s most beautiful churches.
Casa Gangotena | Meals: Day 6: B; Day 7: B/L
DAYS 8–11 I MASHPI RESERVE
Visit the archaeological site of Tulipe en route This trip includes stays at two National Geographic Unique
to Mashpi Lodge, a National Geographic Lodges: Mashpi Lodge (pictured above) and Finch Bay
Galapagos Hotel.
DAYS 1–5 I QUITO, ECUADOR/GALÁPAGOS Unique Lodge of the World set in a cloud
forest reserve. Set out on interpretive day and INFORMATION
From Quito, travel to the Galápagos Islands
and settle into Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, nighttime walks through the forest, seeking Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered
a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the out howler monkeys, kaleidoscopic birds, year-round, so you may request any dates that are
neon frogs, and more. Join a biologist at the convenient for you.
World tucked into one of Isla Santa Cruz’s
secluded bays. As a National Geographic Life Centre—the lodge’s research station—for Prices are per person based on double occupancy and
do not include international airfare to/from your
guest, you’re exclusively invited to a private an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Visit the destination or internal flights during the expedition.
ceviche-making class with a lodge chef. Enjoy Equatorial Monument on your return trip to Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based
the Quito airport. Mashpi Lodge | Meals: Days upon international or local holidays, as well as local
three days to explore the wild wonders of this events and festivals.
famed archipelago with lodge naturalists. Sail 8–10: B/L/D Daily; Day 11: B
Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
aboard an intimate yacht, disembarking to inclusions, and more.
Above: A pair of sea lions frolick in the waters off the Galápagos Islands.
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• Explore Patagonia’s incredible wonders by land and sea.
• Settle into Tierra Patagonia, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World. Expert Led Light/Moderate
• Take a walk across Magdalena Island, home to more than 100,000 Magellanic penguins.
DAY 2 I BUENOS AIRES DAYS 5–6 I MAGDALENA CHANNEL/
Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan AGOSTINI SOUND
capital, known as the Paris of South America. As we navigate the Magdalena Channel, spot
On a city tour, see the Recoleta Cemetery, final penguins, dolphins, albatrosses, and other
resting place for Eva “Evita” Perón and other seabirds. After entering the Pia Fjord, board
notable Argentinians. Continue to the historic Zodiacs and head out on a shore excursion on
presidential palace, La Casa Rosada, and the Pia Glacier. Continue along the Beagle Channel
cathedral in Plaza de Mayo. After lunch, ex- to the Garibaldi Glacier. Embark on a challeng-
plore the cobblestoned lanes of San Telmo and ing hike through the Magellanic forest if you
the colourful artists’ quarter of La Boca. Sofitel choose. The next day, cruise majestic Agostini
Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: B/L Sound, and disembark for a closer look at Águila
Glacier. During an easy walk, take in spectacular
DAY 3 I USHUAIA/TIERRA DEL FUEGO views of the brilliant blue-and-white ice set off
NATIONAL PARK by black mountains, and learn about the geo-
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the logical forces that shaped this dramatic land.
world, and visit Tierra del Fuego National Park. M.V. Stella Australis or M.V. Ventus Australis
Embark our ship and sail toward the famed Meals: B/L/D Daily
Beagle Channel. M.V. Stella Australis or M.V.
Ventus Australis | Meals: B/L/D DAY 7 I MAGDALENA ISLAND/
DAY 1 I BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
PUNTA ARENAS
Arrive this morning in the Argentine capital of
DAY 4 I CAPE HORN, CHILE/WULAIA BAY Take a morning walk on Magdalena Island, home
Buenos Aires. Transfer to our hotel in the heart
Weather permitting, take Zodiacs to Cape Horn to a colony of more than 100,000 Magellanic
of the stylish Recoleta neighbourhood and
for panoramic views from the southernmost penguins. Disembark in Punta Arenas and con-
explore the nearby galleries, museums, and
tip of South America. Later, explore Wulaia Bay, tinue across the southern Pampas, looking for
cafés at your leisure. Enjoy a tango performance,
where Charles Darwin landed during his voyage herds of guanacos as well as rheas, grey foxes,
followed by a welcome dinner.
on the H.M.S. Beagle. Choose one of two walks and black-necked swans. Settle into our spec-
Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta | Meals: D
to experience the spectacular beauty of the sur- tacular hotel—Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, a
rounding Magellanic forest. M.V. Stella Australis member of the National Geographic Unique
or M.V. Ventus Australis | Meals: B/L/D Lodges of the World collection.
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa | Meals: B/L/D
Clockwise from above: A photographer captures the scenery surrounding the famed Paine massif; Magellanic penguins nesting in Patagonia;
travellers survey a massive glacier in Patagonia; tango dancers strike a pose in Buenos Aires's La Boca neighbourhood.
19 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | T R AV EL W I T H N A T G E O.COMDAYS 8–10 I TORRES DEL PAINE the impressive collection at Santiago’s Chilean
NATIONAL PARK Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, and enjoy a
During the next three days, tailor your explo- farewell celebration at a Chilean winery. This A National Geographic expert and
ration to your interests, choosing from among expedition leader will accompany
evening, transfer to the airport for your flight
this trip. For example, naturalist
a variety of hiking and horseback-riding excur- home. Meals: B/L Eduardo Shaw is the type of expert
sions in the park. Discover Lago de Grey and you could expect on this trip.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
its incredibly blue sculpted ice; hike through
beech forests along the shore of Laguna Azul; Add a five-day post-trip extension to Easter
and marvel at rock paintings left by the indig- Island or extend your trip to Chile’s Atacama NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE
enous Aonikenk people, some of the earliest Desert with a stay at Tierra Atacama Hotel &
inhabitants of the region. Photograph wildlife Spa, another member of the National
near the northern limits of the park; or relax at Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
the hotel, taking advantage of its wonderful collection. Please contact us for details.
amenities. Enjoy evening lectures, and cap off
your stay with a festive barbecue in the com-
pany of local gauchos, getting a glimpse into
traditional Patagonian cowboy culture.
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa | Meals: B/L/D Daily
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
DAY 11 I PUNTA ARENAS/SANTIAGO INFORMATION
Today, drive to the Punta Arenas airport for THE M.V. VENTUS AUSTRALIS
AND M.V. STELLA AUSTRALIS 2021 Dates: Jan. 13–24 | Jan. 25–Feb. 5 | Feb. 6–17
the flight to Santiago. Arrive this evening and Feb. 22–Mar. 5 | Mar. 6–17
check in to our hotel. The M.V. Ventus Australis (built in 2017) and M.V. Stella
Australis (built in 2010) are sister ships designed specif-
The Singular Santiago | Meals: B/L ically to cruise the spectacular Patagonian waterways.
Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
Each ship has a hundred outside-facing cabins that change. Single supplement is available on request.
International airfare is not included in the price. Prices
DAY 12 I SANTIAGO feature a large window, an en suite bathroom, a satellite
based on Category A Cabin.
phone, and individual temperature controls. Cabins are
Spend a full day exploring Santiago. On a available on three levels: Category A on the second level,
walking tour of the city centre, see the elegant Please call us for 2020 departures.
Category AA on the third level, and Category AAA on
Plaza de Armas, the Palacio de la Moneda, and the fourth level. Facilities include an open deck, three
lounges, a library, a game room, and a single-seating Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. View dining room. All cabins in our allotment are the same size. inclusions, and more.
20P A T A G O N I A P R I VA T E E X P E D I T I O N 1 0 D AY S F R O M € 8 , 6 5 0
based on 6 people travelling together
• Join a private guide for a hike beneath Argentina’s iconic Fitz Roy massif.
• Witness the powerful calving of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Private Light/Moderate
• National Geographic guests will be treated to an exclusive architecture tour of the
award-winning Tierra Patagonia property.
Monte Fitz Roy, and the perfect spot for your YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM
picnic lunch. Hosteria Senderos | Meals: B/L Daily
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on
your trip, and you will meet other local experts as
DAYS 4–5 I PERITO MORENO GLACIER described in the itinerary.
Set out from El Calafate to discover the magnif-
icent natural displays of the advancing Perito NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGE
Moreno Glacier. View the glacier’s rugged,
calving face from nearby walkways, and then
join a boat cruise on the surrounding waters for
a different perspective.
Hotel Posada Los Alamos | Meals: B/L Daily
DAYS 6–10 I TORRES DEL PAINE
NATIONAL PARK, CHILE
Drive to Torres del Paine National Park, where
you’ll settle into Tierra Patagonia, a National
Geographic Unique Lodge of the World perched Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
at the edge of Lake Sarmiento. National
Geographic guests will be treated to an exclu- INFORMATION
DAY 1 I BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
sive architecture tour of this award-winning Dates: This is a private expedition offered from
Enjoy a day at leisure in Buenos Aires’ stylish
property. Spend three full days exploring the October through March, so you may request any dates
Recoleta district, or take an optional private that are convenient for you.
wilds of Torres del Paine by foot, horseback,
city tour. Mio Buenos Aires
or 4x4 vehicle. Encounter sapphire lakes and Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do
not include international airfare to/from your destination
DAYS 2–3 I LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK rushing waterfalls, rugged peaks and karst cor-
or internal flights during the expedition. Single traveller
Journey to El Chaltén, gateway to Los Glaciares nices. Ride horseback alongside local gauchos prices are available upon request. Surcharges may apply
across sweeping glacial valleys, or visit a working to certain travel dates based upon international or local
National Park. Join a private guide for a trek holidays, as well as local events and festivals.
beneath the dramatic ice-clad spires of the estancia, or ranch. Transfer to Punta Arenas for
Fitz Roy massif. Your destination is Laguna de your flight home. Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa
los Tres, a turquoise lake framed by the iconic Meals: Days 6–9: B/L/D Daily; Day 10: B Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: A guest takes in the view of the Torres del Paine peaks from the pool at Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa.
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based on 4+ people travelling together
• Stay in three spectacular National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.
• Watch the sunrise over Uluru, and examine its ancient rock paintings with a guide. Private Light/Moderate
• Sip cocktails alongside grazing kangaroos and wallabies on Kangaroo Island.
paddleboard. National Geographic travellers EXPEDITION TEAM
are invited to embark on a private sunset cruise.
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on
Lizard Island Resort | Meals: Day 3: B/D; Days 4–5: your trip, and you will meet other local experts as
B/L/D Daily described in the itinerary.
DAYS 6–8 I CAIRNS/ULURU NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIQUE LODGES
Travel via Cairns to Longitude 131°, a National
Geographic Unique Lodge with views of sacred
Uluru. In Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, examine
Uluru’s ancient rock paintings, and walk between
the rock domes of Walpa Gorge. National
Geographic guests enjoy an exclusive introduc-
tion to outback cuisine in the lodge kitchen.
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney; The Marina, Cairns;
Longitude 131° Meals: Day 6: B; Days 7–8: B/L/D Daily
DAYS 9–13 I KANGAROO ISLAND/SYDNEY This trip includes stays at three National Geographic
Unique Lodges: Southern Ocean Lodge (pictured above),
Spend three nights at the elegant Southern Lizard Island Resort, and Longitude 131°.
DAYS 1–2 I SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Ocean Lodge, a National Geographic Unique
INFORMATION
Tour the Sydney Opera House with a private Lodge perched atop coastal cliffs. Enjoy a
behind-the-scenes tour of the property, as well Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered
guide, and join a cruise across Sydney Harbour. year-round, so you may request any dates that are
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney | Meals: Day 2: B/L as a five-course "taste of Kangroo Island" dining convenient for you.
experience. Join lodge naturalists to walk coast- Prices are per person based on double occupancy and
DAYS 3–5 I LIZARD ISLAND al trails, observe sea lions, and discover unique do not include international airfare to/from your
destination or internal flights during the expedition.
Settle into Lizard Island Resort, a National geology; and sip sundowners alongside grazing Surcharges may apply to certain travel dates based
Geographic Unique Lodge of the World bordering kangaroos and wallabies. Fly home via Sydney. upon international or local holidays, as well as local
Southern Ocean Lodge; Shangri-La Hotel Sydney events and festivals.
the Great Barrier Reef. Delve into the reef’s bril-
liant underwater world, exploring by snorkel, Meals: Day 9: B/D; Days 10–11: B/L/D Daily; Days
catamaran, motorised dinghy, and stand-up 12–13: B Daily Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: Travellers sit down to dinner with a view of Uluru at Longitude 131°—a National Geographic Unique Lodge.
22T H E G R E AT A P E S 1 1 D A Y S F R O M €13,845
O F U G A N D A A N D R WA N D A
• Go on treks in search of chimpanzees, gorillas, and golden monkeys.
• Visit a chimpanzee sanctuary established in association with the Jane Goodall Institute. Expert Led Moderate
• Meet with scientists at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Karisoke Research Centre.
Geographic grantee Emily Otali and search
for chimpanzees; black-and-white colobus, red-
A National Geographic expert and
tailed, and blue monkeys; and the rare l’Hoest’s expedition leader will accompany
monkey. Explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. this trip. For example, wildlife
Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, biologist, author, and educator
Lucy Spelman is the type of
and go on safari to look for elephants, lions,
expert you could expect on this
and Ugandan kobs before an afternoon wildlife trip.
cruise. Kyaninga Lodge; Kyambura Gorge Lodge
INFORMATION
DAYS 7–8 I BWINDI IMPENETRABLE 2021 Dates: Jan. 18-28 | Feb. 2-12 | June 3-13
NATIONAL PARK June 30 - July 3 | Aug. 12-22 | Sept. 14 - 24
Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Dec. 28, 2021–Jan. 7 2022
home to roughly half the world’s remaining moun- Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
change. Single supplement is available on request. All
tain gorillas. Head into the forest to see these primate-tracking permits are included. International
gentle giants, observing one of the planet’s most airfare is not included in the price.
endangered creatures up close. Bwindi Lodge
Please call us for 2020 departures.
DAYS 9–11 I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK,
DAYS 1–2 I ENTEBBE, UGANDA/ RWANDA/KIGALI
NGAMBA ISLAND Meet experts at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s
Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Karisoke Research Centre to learn about ongoing
Island, established in association with the Jane conservation efforts. Track mountain gorillas
Goodall Institute. Later, explore the Uganda in Volcanoes National Park, where National
Wildlife Education Centre. Lake Victoria Serena Geographic grantee Dian Fossey conducted
Resort | Meals: Days 2–8: B/L/D Daily research on gorillas for 18 years. Spend a morning
searching for endangered golden monkeys
DAYS 3–5 I KIBALE NATIONAL PARK/ with National Geographic grantee Deogratias
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK Tuyisingize. Virunga Lodge | Meals: Day 9–10:
Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
In Kibale National Park, meet with National B/L/D Daily; Day 11: B/L inclusions, and more.
Above: These endangered moutain gorillas are two of the roughly one thousand that remain in the wilds of Central Africa.
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• Encounter a profusion of wildlife while on safari in three conservation areas.
• Visit the Noloholo Environmental Centre, directed by a National Geographic Explorer.* Private Light
• Picnic on the floor of the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
your eyes out for prowling cheetahs and EXPEDITION TEAM
leopards. Arusha Coffee Lodge; Oliver’s Camp
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on
Meals: Days 2–3: B/L/D Daily your trip, and you will meet other local experts as
described in the itinerary.
DAYS 4–5 I NGORONGORO CRATER
Enjoy a picnic breakfast on the floor of World INFORMATION
Heritage–listed Ngorongoro Crater, the largest Dates: This is a private expedition that is offered
non-flooded caldera in the world. Embark on a year-round except in April and May, so you may
safari through this green-walled wildlife paradise, request any dates that are convenient for you.
home to some 25,000 animals. Ngorongoro
Serena Safari Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Daily
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do
not include international airfare to/from your destination
DAYS 6–9 I SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK/
or internal flights during the expedition. Please enquire for
ARUSHA prices based on a smaller group travelling together. Single
Fly to the vast plains of the Serengeti and traveller prices are available upon request. Surcharges may
check into your tented suite. Spend the next apply to certain travel dates based upon international or
local holidays, as well as local events and festivals.
three days exploring Serengeti National Park
on game drives, and search for crocodiles and
hippos on the banks of the Mara River. Or see *The visit to the Noloholo Environmental Centre is
DAYS 1–3 I ARUSHA, TANZANIA/
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK the majesty of the savanna from the sky on an offered from June to September. Travellers in other
optional hot-air balloon ride. Return to Arusha months will travel directly to Tarangire National Park and
Arrive in Arusha and travel to Tarangire National enjoy an additional game drive.
Park. If your trip is between June and September, to catch your flight home.
stop at the Noloholo Environmental Centre*, Sayari Camp; Rivertrees Country Inn | Meals:
headed by National Geographic Explorer Laly Days 6–8: B/L/D Daily; Day 9: B/L
Lichtenfeld and run in partnership with the
local Maasai people. Then settle into your
camp in the heart of Tarangire National Park.
Encounter herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes,
and wildebeests on game drives—and keep Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
Above: An elephant takes the beaten path in Tarangire National Park.
24O N SA FA R I : 9 D A Y S F R O M € 11,055
TA N Z A N I A ' S G R E AT M I G R AT I O N
• Meet Louise Leakey or Fidelis Masao for a tour of the fossil-rich Olduvai Gorge.
• A wildlife biologist accompanies each trip to interpret the flora and fauna we encounter. Expert Led Light
• Learn firsthand about Maasai culture during a private visit.
DAY 3 I LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK the lodge. Tonight, National Geographic
On a morning game drive, observe the wildlife Explorer-at-Large Louise Leakey or Dr. Fidelis
that congregates on the shores of Lake Manyara. Masao, co-director of the Olduvai Landscape
Enjoy a guided walk around the lodge’s grounds Paleoarchaeology Project, joins us for dinner
and gardens before hiking to a nearby coffee and a discussion about the groundbreaking
plantation. paleontological finds in the region.
Plantation Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge | Meals: B/L/D
DAY 4 I NGORONGORO CRATER DAY 6 I OLDUVAI GORGE/SERENGETI
After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro NATIONAL PARK
Highlands, where we will meet with Maasai Drive to the Olduvai Gorge, where, on a
community members. Far from the tourist National Geographic–sponsored expedition in
circuit, enjoy a rare opportunity to view 1960, Louis and Mary Leakey discovered Homo
traditional singing and dancing, witness an habilis—one of the earliest members of the hu-
initiation ritual, and learn about this fascinating man genus. This morning, Louise (the Leakeys’
culture from the village chief and his wives. granddaughter) or Dr. Masao will discuss the
After lunch, descend 2,000 feet to the floor of family’s legacy and ongoing work at Olduvai
the Ngorongoro Crater, where volcanic slopes Gorge. Then take a private tour of the site, or
DAY 1 I ARUSHA, TANZANIA shelter more than 25,000 animals. Observe accompany Dr. Masao on a walk through the
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and the interactions between predator and prey; area where much of his life’s research has been
transfer to our hotel. Rivertrees Country Inn spot colourful birdlife, from superb starlings conducted. This afternoon, drive to our lodge
to crowned cranes; and track elephants, rare in the southern Serengeti, looking for lions,
DAY 2 I LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK black rhinos, cheetahs, and more. giraffes, and leopards along the way.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Serengeti Sopa Lodge | Meals: B/L/D
for its elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos,
and tree-climbing lions. Set out on our first DAY 5 I NGORONGORO CRATER DAYS 7–8 I SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
safari to discover East Africa’s legendary wild- Return to the crater floor for breakfast and Rise early for an optional hot-air balloon safari
life amid the stunning Rift Valley landscape. a morning safari. Enjoy an afternoon to relax or a morning game drive before flying to the
Plantation Lodge | Meals: B/L/D and watch the sun set over the crater from northern Serengeti. With luck, we will witness
Clockwise from above: Travellers on safari marvel at a cheetah family at rest; wildebeests cross Tanzanian grasslands on their annual migration;
a Maasai warrior springs into the air during a traditional dance; a suite at Sayari Camp.
25 +31 (0) 23 205 10 10 | TR A VE L W I T H N A T G E O.CO Mthe dramatic river crossings of the wildebeest
migration. Great herds of wildebeests and MIGRATION SEASONS
IN THE SERENGETI A National Geographic expert and
zebras eye predators warily as crocodile snouts expedition leader will accompany this
break the surface of the Mara River. Take in the trip. For example, conservationist and
region’s spectacular array of wildlife on morn- National Geographic Explorer Laly
ing and afternoon game drives. On our last Lichtenfeld is the type of expert you
could expect on this trip.
evening, gather for a candlelit farewell dinner
in the bush.
INFORMATION
Sayari Camp | Meals: B/L/D Daily
2021 Dates: Jan. 19–27 | Feb. 18–26 | July 23–31
DAY 9 I SERENGETI/ARUSHA Aug. 2–10 | Sept. 2–10 | Sept. 24–Oct. 2 | Oct. 8–16
After a final early-morning safari, fly back to
Arusha. Relax at our hotel before connecting Price is per person, double occupancy, and subject to
change. Single supplement is available on request.
with your flight home. International airfare is not included in the price.
Rivertrees Country Inn | Meals: B/L
In order to provide travellers with the best Please call us for 2020 departures.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration,
the Serengeti portion of the itinerary differs by We also offer this trip as a dedicated photo safari,
Add a six-day post-trip extension to track season. The itinerary shown describes the July escorted by a National Geographic photographer. Please
through October departures, when the call us for departure dates and details.
gorillas in Rwanda or a four-day post-trip safa- wildebeests are in the northern Serengeti.
ri in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. Please call
us for details. On the December through March departures,
when the migration moves south, we’ll set out for
the southeastern border of the Serengeti on Day
7. For the evenings of Days 6, 7, and 8, we’ll stay
at Lake Masek Tented Camp. Here, we will go on
morning and afternoon game drives and take an
off-track safari in the Ndutu area. See our website
for details.
Call or visit our website for full itineraries,
inclusions, and more.
26S O U T H E R N A F R I C A SA FA R I 1 0 D AY S F R O M € 1 8 , 2 6 5
B Y P R I VA T E A I R
• Enjoy safaris far from the crowds, soaring between game reserves in our own charter aircraft.
• Visit the Motloutse Ruins to examine ancient artifacts with an archaeologist. Expert Led Light
• Settle into Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.
DAY 2 I SABI SABI GAME RESERVE DAYS 6–7 I MOREMI GAME RESERVE,
Set off on an early-morning safari in open OKAVANGO DELTA
vehicles, and observe wildlife at one of its most Soar over the magnificent wetlands of the
active times with naturalist guides. Enjoy time Okavango Delta to a tented camp in Moremi
to relax and take advantage of the camp’s ame- Game Reserve. Explore this untamed habitat
nities before lunch. During our late afternoon by open safari vehicle, and take a trip to
game drive, stop for sundowners in the bush. Gadikwe Island by flat-bottom boat to see
Continue exploring as night falls, searching hippos and breeding colonies of herons,
for nocturnal predators on the prowl. Gath- egrets, pelicans, storks, and cormorants.
er for dinner around a large campfire in a Xakanaxa Camp | Meals: B/L/D Daily
reed-enclosed boma. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Meals: B/L/D DAYS 8–9 I CHOBE NATIONAL PARK/
VICTORIA FALLS AND LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA
DAYS 3–5 I MASHATU GAME RESERVE, Board our aircraft for a flight to Chobe National
BOTSWANA Park, known for its many elephant families.
Fly directly to Mashatu Game Reserve, an enor- On a wildlife river cruise, watch for elephants
mous private reserve located in the remote frolicking at the water’s edge and using their
eastern corner of Botswana that comprises a trunks like snorkels as they swim. Then fly
diverse wilderness of savanna, riverine forests, along the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers to
DAY 1 I JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA/
SABI SABI GAME RESERVE marshlands, open plains, and sandstone out- Livingstone, and check in to the luxurious
Arrive in Johannesburg and board our aircraft crops. Apart from morning and evening game Royal Livingstone Hotel, just steps from Victoria
for a scenic flight to Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, a drives accompanied by expert guides, choose Falls. Visit a local village or the Livingstone
private reserve in greater Kruger National Park. two of the following activities: a bush walk, a Museum, or head into the Maramba market.
The Lowveld region is full of big game, includ- visit to a photography hide to capture Take a canoe safari, or experience the falls
ing lions, leopards, and white rhinos. Settle into close-ups of wildlife, or a mountain bike ride from a thrilling perspective on an optional
our luxury safari lodge, a National Geographic along elephant trails. Visit the Motloutse Ruins, flight-seeing excursion. Later, explore the falls
Unique Lodge of the World, and take your first a significant archaeological site, in the company with a local guide, venturing into the mists
game drive before meeting for a welcome of South African archaeologist Grant Hall. along suspended walkways. On our final
dinner. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge | Meals: D Mashatu Lodge | Meals: B/L/D Daily
Clockwise from above: A leopard and her cub remain vigilant at rest; a safari vehicle clears the road at an elephant crossing; a hippo shows its formidable teeth;
light shows abound at Victoria Falls.
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