Expeditions to Africa, India & Beyond
Chalo Africa’s expeditions are great for those looking to explore some of the remoter parts of the world. We plan 3-4 expeditions on an annual basis to those parts of Africa (and elsewhere) which are either difficult to access or very expensive to do on a private basis. These are generally adventures to parts of the world where the tourism infrastructure is still in its nascent years. On our expeditions, you will undoubtedly have amazing sightings in the company of kindred spirits. In the past, we have organised expeditions to Chad (Zakouma & Ennedi), Gabon, Ethiopia (Gambella National Park, Omo Tribes), Zambia (Liuwa Plain), the Congo, Central African Republic and the Pantanal.
Explore our Chalo Africa Expeditions:
This epic adventure will take us from the icy domain of the high Himalayas to the lush Tiger reserves of Central India in search of India’s incredibly diverse wildlife. The predators we hope to see include tigers, leopards, snow leopards, Tibetan wolves, Indian wild dogs, sloth bears, red foxes, lynx and the smallest feline found in the country—the rusty‑spotted cat. Other notable species could include gaur, blue sheep, Ladakh urial, Siberian ibex and a wide array of birds. While the tour focuses on wildlife, we will also visit some of Ladakh's Buddhist monasteries and ancient bazaars.
We will also visit some villages around the reserves and interact with the locals to understand how people have coexisted peacefully alongside wild animals for centuries.
An adventure trip to Kenya and Tanzania in May offers a thrilling blend of wildlife and cultural experiences. In Nairobi, visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see baby elephants, feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, and embark on a game drive in Nairobi National Park. Head to the Masai Mara for unforgettable safari game drives, where you’ll spot the Big Five and enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the plains. You can also immerse yourself in Maasai culture by visiting a local village. In Tanzania’s Serengeti, witness breathtaking landscapes and iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and cheetahs, with a stop at the Ngorongoro Crater to marvel at its diverse ecosystem. This adventure promises stunning sunsets and lifelong memories of the African wilderness.
Around 650 bird species have been reported here, which makes this an avian hot spot. While there may be too many to name here, some of the highlights you could expect to see are the hulking Jabiru Stork, the world’s largest Stork, the flamboyant Hyacinth Macaw, Red-and-Green Macaw, Yellow-collared Macaw, Toco Toucan, Chestnut-eared Aracari, Plumbeous and Buff-necked Ibises, Agami Heron, Great and Common Potoo, Sun Grebe, Sun Bittern, Nacunda Night Hawk, Southern Screamers, Boat-billed, Cocoi and Rufescent Tiger Heron, Great Rufous and White Woodcreeper and Black Skimmers. Raptors include Black and Lesser Yellow-headed Vultures, Snail Kites, Bat Falcon, Savanna, Black-collared and Short-tailed Hawks and the Southern Caracara.
Ennedi – Zakouma – Gerewol - Manda
February 2025
7-Person Small Group Expedition
Arrive in Chad on February 3, 2025 – Depart from Chad on February 19, 2025
A Chadian Trifecta of Superb Desert, Wildlife & Cultural Encounters
Trip Highlights
• Gueltas, dromedaries, Toubou, desert crocs, petroglyphs – this is Ennedi, of course!
• The elephants of Zakouma National Park and their story of hope & the resurgence of a wildlife-rich park in a most unexpected location.
• Manda NP – we have no idea what we’ll see here at all…
• A spiritual gathering of Wodaabe youth at a Gerewol Festival in the south.
Featured image of the Omo Tribes in Ethiopia.
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