Road Scholar

Highlights

• Search for Africa’s iconic wildlife during safaris in Liwonde and South Luangwa National Parks
• Learn about the history of Malawi and its fight against the slave trade
• Gain insight into the Chewa, Yao and Ngoni cultures in Malawi, and witness the mystical Chewa mask dances

Highlights

• Learn to track African wildlife on foot and during game drives
• See the awesome Victoria Falls, one of the world’s biggest waterfalls
• Enjoy a scenic sunset boat ride on the Zambezi River and keep an eye out for wildlife along the banks

Highlights

• On 4x4 wildlife safaris in three national parks and a game reserve, catch sightings of “The Big Five,” lions, buffalos, leopards, rhinos and elephants
• Learn about 20th century South African history and the country’s new era of hope and freedom as a democracy during visits to Soweto and Pretoria
• Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the largest ancient monument south of the Egyptian pyramids, and Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Wonders of the World

Highlights

• With expert naturalists, get up close to some of the most incredible creatures on the planet
• Explore the wonderfully diverse flora and fauna in Botswana’s four unique ecosystems
• Experience authentic Botswana culture on excursions to local villages to meet students and residents

Highlights

• Ride a cable car to the top of South Africa’s Table Mountain for spectacular views.
• Spend two days exploring the Bissagos Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on Zodiac boat excursions.
• Encounter the monkeys, crocodiles and birds of Abuko Nature Reserve in The Gambia.

Highlights

• Hike past local flora and fauna as you explore a variety of trails, from old coach roads to escarpment trails
• Explore the history of the area including the use of towers as a method of fire prevention and a presentation about times past
• Meet local artists and learn from visitors who will teach us about wild animals of the Catskills

Highlights

• Feel the power of the incredible Victoria Falls, known as one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” and learn about David Livingstone’s expedition and discovery of the falls
• Explore Botswana’s Chobe National Park on game drives to witness lions, leopard, giraffe and massive herds of elephant
• Visit a local village, meet its inhabitants, help cook an authentic meal and learn about the way of life in the area

Highlights

• Discover the gentle beauty of Glenveagh National Park, with its meandering paths and wildflowers
• Experience Sligo and Galway, iconic cities of Ireland’s northwest
• Explore the unique landscapes and prehistoric stone forts of the breathtaking Aran Islands