Нетронутые земли Юго-Западной Африки

Wander through Diosso Gorge, the Grand Canyon of the Congo, one of the country’s most famous and beautiful sites. Formed by plateau erosion into stunning circuses, it features 50-metre-high red rock cliffs draped in rainforest, resembling small valleys. Hike for 1 hour through forest trails with breathtaking views of pink and ocher granitic rocks. Locals believe the gorge is home to the female spirit Mboma, in a snakelike form.

Dive into the heart and soul of Pointe-Noire, the Republic of Congo’s bustling port city. Visit landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, Songolo Bridge, craft workshops, local markets, Pointe Noire Beach and the historic Congo-Ocean railway line terminus. Visit the African Circle Museum, showcasing Congo's rich heritage with the Luca Cosentino collection of masks, statues and ritual objects, alongside historical photos and contemporary Congolese art.

Dive into the heart and soul of Pointe-Noire, the Republic of Congo’s bustling port city. Visit landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, Songolo Bridge, craft workshops, local markets, Pointe Noire Beach and the historic Congo-Ocean railway line terminus. Visit the African Circle Museum, showcasing Congo's rich heritage with the Luca Cosentino collection of masks, statues and ritual objects, alongside historical photos and contemporary Congolese art.

Start your walk on Itacaré's famous Concha Beach, a global surfing hotspot. Once a cocoa hub, the city reinvented itself as a surf destination in the 1980s. Stroll through Fisherman's Bay to São Miguel square and the historic centre with a 1723 Jesuit church, past Portuguese colonial and cocoa barons' mansions. Discover vibrant Pituba Street and Rua Pedro Longo, alive with Samba tunes, street art and bustling cafés. Then, relax on the beach.

Experience Patagonian ranch life at Estancia El Ovejero, 60 km from Puerto Natales, near the Chilean-Argentinian border. Enjoy the warmth of this 450-person community that thrives on the time-honored traditions of ranching and stockbreeding. Witness the skilful art of sheep shearing and intelligent sheepdogs heading with precision. Your trip culminates in a traditional lamb barbecue that captures the essence of Cerro Castillo's  culinary heritage.

Dive into the heart and soul of Pointe-Noire, the Republic of Congo’s bustling port city. Visit landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, Songolo Bridge, craft workshops, local markets, Pointe Noire Beach and the historic Congo-Ocean railway line terminus. Visit the African Circle Museum, showcasing Congo's rich heritage with the Luca Cosentino collection of masks, statues and ritual objects, alongside historical photos and contemporary Congolese art.

Feel the cultural and historical pulse of São Tomé, a hidden paradise brimming with calm and warmth. Start at the National Museum to explore colonial history, then visit Praça Marcelo da Veiga to see the statue of rebellion leader Rei Amador and the Cathedral. Head to Independence Square for a traditional Tchiloli performance. Drive to Bobô Fôrro market to learn local trading, then meet locals in Pantufo fishing village and discover daily life.

Climb aboard a pirogue canoe to explore Africa's Venice, Ganvie. See the Tofino people's stilt houses on Lake Nokoué, traditional fishing methods and floating market, then enjoy an Egungun performance. Continue to Ouidah’s Sacred Forest to discover voodoo traditions and the Door of No Return, a memorial for enslaved Africans. Visit the Zangbeto, night guardians of the Ogu people, and see the Amazon statue honoring Dahomey’s all-female army. 

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Lomé on foot, starting with the vast Fetish Market, where voodoo practitioners find ritual ingredients. Admire the Gothic grandeur of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, then explore Lomé’s bustling "Grand Marché," one of West Africa's largest markets. Discover Togo’s history at the National Museum, and end at the Artisans’ Village, where skilled weavers, carvers, basketmakers and shoemakers display their craft.

Upgrade your Lomé cultural tour with a traditional voodoo ceremony in Togoville. Drive to Aneho, or Little Popo, and take a pirogue across Lake Togo to Togoville, Togo’s cradle of voodoo. Participate in a traditional voodoo ceremony, visit Maison Royale (the chief’s house) and discover the Virgin Mary's shrine. After lunch, explore Lomé’s highlights, including Akodessawa voodoo Fetish Market, before returning to the ship.

Enhance your Lomé cultural tour with a visit to a traditional Togolese village and lunch. Travel to Davedi, an Ewe village renowned for farming and palm wine production. Experience an authentic Ewe dance and discover their belief in sacred twins, symbolised by dolls. Explore the Davedi community, interact with locals, and gain insight into their way of life. Afterwards, return to Lomé for lunch and visit the Artisans' Market and Fetish Market.