National Trust Tours in Africa

The Last Face of Real Africa: Treasures of Mali

February 5 - 18, 2009

Legendary Timbuktu; World Heritage Site Djenné, an important link in the trans-Saharan gold trade; exclusive native folklore; the River Niger; striking tribal art; the Sahara; insightful village walks—all of this awaits as we explore the ancient kingdom of Mali. Witness a cross section of some of West Africa’s most renowned cultures, from the mysterious desert Tuaregs to dog-worshipping Bobos, all immersed in proud centuries-old traditions. And yet, the people who live here have carved out a life for themselves in the 21st century, in one of the continent’s truest democracies.

South Africa by Sea Aboard Corinthian II

March 19 - April 3, 2009

From the diversity of its wildlife to the variety of its architecture, our voyage to South Africa celebrates this stunning, multifaceted coastal region.

Exploring Egypt Aboard Triton

April 16 - 25, 2009

Discover Islamic Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, and Cairo’s exotic Khan El-Kahlili bazaar—and the massive Sphinx and Pyramids at Giza.