Cape Town / Victoria Falls / Okavango Delta and Kalahari (27 April - 10 May 2025)

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Led by Dr. Karen Ross (proclaimed “Champion of the Okavango” by National Geographic magazine), you’ll embark on a stimulating two-week extraordinary journey through some of Southern Africa's most breathtaking landscapes. Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain offers panoramic views and we’ll explore the rugged beauty of the Cape Peninsula, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Next, we head off to the majestic Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), one of the world's largest and most spectacular waterfalls. Here, the sheer power of the Zambezi River plunging into the gorge below creates a mesmerizing spectacle. We then head out to the Okavango Panhandle (Botswana), visiting the Tsodilo Hills (highest point in the county) and marvel and ancient rock art, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. We continue on into the Kalahari Desert, where the stark, red sands contrast with the diverse wildlife - see if you can spot the black rhino. We finish our trip with a flourish in the Okavango Delta’s heartland, a sprawling wetland teeming with wildlife, where mokoro rides and game drives offer close encounters with elephants, hippos, leopards and more. Each destination offers a unique blend of natural wonders and cultural richness, making this trip an unforgettable exploration of Southern Africa's marvels.

PROVENCE DISCOVERY (20 Sept - 4 Oct 2025)

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A group of 14 people, sharing a very comfortable villa and over a 14 night/15 day period, will explore three of the principal regions of Provence:

1) The Luberon: A more rural part of the region, stretching east from beyond Avignon to Apt, in the valley between the slopes of the Luberon mountains to the south and the Vaucluse plateau to the north.  There are no big cities in this part of Provence - only small villages and towns, many perched above the valley.  Very green and surrounded by forests and mountains.  

2) Les Alpilles: A rugged outcropping of snow-white limestone hills with the Rhône river to the west and rich farmlands all around.  This region appealed to the Romans 2,000 years ago, and more recently inspired artists and writers such as Van Gogh and Alphonse Daudet.  This is one of the most important olive producing regions of France. 

This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts one of the highest densities of jaguars in the world, offering rare opportunities to observe what is usually a very elusive big cat in its natural habitat.  More common are the endearing capybara, the world's largest rodent, often seen lounging by the riverbanks or swimming through the waters. The playful giant otters, with their curious eyes and social antics, are a delight to watch as they frolic in the rivers. And then there's the impressive array of birds: the striking blue of the hyacinth macaw, the tallest stork in South America, the jabiru, with its commanding presence, and the vibrant toucans, their large beaks adding splashes of color to the canopy.

CNH Tours, in cooperation with a local expert, has organized a small group trip to this lesser known wilderness area.  We'll spend 4 full days exploring the wetland by river cruise, allowing us to go where few others can.  We'll add a few days at remote yet comfortable lodges, giving us a chance to stretch legs and do some ground exploration.  We add a visit to Iguaçu Falls (another UNESCO World Heritage site) prior to our Pantanal visit, and finish the trip with a few days of rest and relaxation in a small but charming colonial seaside town. 

JOURNEY TO THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE (21 FEB - 5 MAR 2026)

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Few are lucky and privileged enough to tick the elusive 7th continent off their travel bucket list, and even fewer are afforded the opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle. Going over the imaginary line at 66°33’ south is a memorable occasion for expeditioners, celebrated with a toast out on the deck. However, it’s not just about earning bragging rights. It’s about being offered a glimpse of an elemental wilderness that is rarely visited – a world that’s colder, rawer and wilder.

On an Antarctic Circle expedition, embrace the spirit of adventure as you navigate narrow channels full of pack ice and breathtaking ice sculptures, allowing nature to dictate your itinerary.

Take advantage of endless days to watch for feeding whales alongside your expedition ship, visit bustling penguin colonies, hike to remote vantage points for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Zodiac cruise through mirror-like waters and take in scenes of ice-clad mountains.