Ethiopia, Gabon & Madagascar
Why choose Ethiopia? Ethiopia's history goes as far back as humanity itself. Its early Christian history produced the astounding churches of Lalibela, hewn from bedrock in one solid piece-a kind of African Petra. Although getting around can be wearing, mountainous Ethiopia boasts waterfalls and high plateaus, while the multicolored lakes of the Great Rift Valley are a Mecca for bird watchers. Plus, the locals are friendly, and Ethiopian cuisine has spawned restaurants around the globe. Travelers will delight in exploring ancient ruins and ruggedly beautiful scenery of the one of the oldest nations in the world, and the only African country never colonized. Ethiopia’s terrain encompasses lush forests, savannas, stark volcanic deserts, and amazing highlands that range from 5,000-foot mountains to 4,000-foot-deep gorges. A string of Great Rift Valley lakes includes Tana and Tiss Issat Falls, the source of the Blue Nile. The Ethiopian “Historic Route” enchants travelers with island monasteries of Bahar Dar, imperial castles in Gondar, and 1,000-year-old rock-cut churches in Lalibela. The holy city of Axum claims to be the final resting place for the Ark of the Covenant. Travelers view ancient ruins of kings, a palace of the Queen of Sheba, and the crowns of the emperors. The capital city, Addis Ababa, tempts shoppers with the largest open marketplace in Africa. Above all, the cultural interactions are incredible, and we recommend a private safari which grants you privileged access to the remotest and most traditional areas of Africa in the Omo Valley where we recommend an extended expedition staying at our base camp in Lamale, to meet with the Kweko and the Mursi tribes, among others, famous for their enormous lip plates. Many other tour operators venture in for the day which is only a little bit better than voyeurism, allowing for the quick photo, instead of a true immersive experience. The best time to visit Ethiopia is mid October to mid March - the dry season.
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Why choose Gabon? Africa’s Last Eden... Have you ever dreamed of a place completely lost in time where you can see with vivid clarity how it all once was? A place of abundant wildlife, where dense jungle, savannas, wetlands and lagoons all meet the sparkling ocean?  A place where one can see elephants walking the beach... 
In Gabon you’ll see gorillas. Although they are endangered in most other parts of Africa, they are abundant in Gabon's dense forests. In addition, you will experience tropical forests little touched by humans; with thirteen newly created national parks; breaching humpback whales, antelopes, buffaloes and elephants roaming the grasslands; trees filled with monkeys, baboons, toucans and African parrots. Gabon has just recently opened up to tourism due to the newly created parks it is not yet on the "tourist radar map". The best time to visit Gabon is June-September, the dry season. (It's also the best time to see animals.) Late December-January is the second-best time. Gabon is hot and humid year-round -- the average temperature is 73-84 degress Fahrenheit.
Ethiopia, Gabon & Madagascar
Sample Itineraries

African Odyssey: Ethiopia & Kenya

10 Day Itinerary in Gabon

Madagascar

Why choose Madagascar? Madagascar Africa is the world’s fourth largest island, and has been evolutionarily isolated for 165 million years-- and when most are asked what it is best known for -- lemurs is always the answer. The island has more than 20,000 distinctive species of flora and fauna, 80 percent of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Known for its amazing varieties of lemur, a special group of primates found only on Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, the island is also home to more than 1,000 species of orchids, and more than 70 percent of the world’s population of chameleons. Madagascar is a nature-lovers destination where you can swim in secluded coves, snorkel and dive coral reefs, water-ski, enjoy bird watching, take a hike, and venture out on guided nature walks in national parks and reserves. For luxury lovers, there are some special spots and excellent accommodations have sprung up. While April to November is the best time to visit Madagascar, June to August can be cold on the High Plateau. Avoid the cyclone season in February and March.