ABOUT THE
CONGO CRUISES
At the origin of the safari cruises in Congo...
At the origin of the first safari cruises in the Congo Basin, there is a meeting between adventure and elegance. A meeting between Nicolas Ducret, tireless long-distance traveler, travel writer, entrepreneur and Daria Davidova, classical singer, fervent defender of beauty and grace.
20 years of adventures led Nicolas Ducret around the world on a bicycle at just over 20 years old. A few years later, he will reach Kabul after riding 3,300 km through the steppes and mountains of Central Asia. He will dispute a Bouzkachi in the Afghan powder keg, then will follow the crossing of the Oceans with the sandstone of the winds, a passage in Darfur in the mountains of Jebel Mara, then ten years to survey Russia up and down.
From concert halls to exceptional places, Daria Davidova brings to Ducret Expeditions this touch of elegance and refinement to make these safaris in one of the most mysterious forests in the world an unforgettable experience.
The DUCRET Cruises Expeditions are also the culmination of 20 years of encounters with the peoples of the end of the world who maintain a timeless existence, in the last forgotten corners. It is also the dream of developing sustainable tourism that could allow these peoples to maintain their dignity and their way of life while highlighting their priceless but yet so fragile heritage.
Explore, experiment
and preserve with us!
Nicolas Ducret
Entrepreneur, rider and travel writer
Graduated in geopolitics from the Ecole Normale and the French Institute of Geopolitics.
Expeditions
Horseback journey through the Caucasus, 2018 ; Journey on old soviet sidecar across Siberia, 2013 ; Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran, 2009 ; Expedition through Central Asia : 3 300 km from Kazakhstan to Kabul in Afghanistan on horseback, 2007 ; Journey around the world by bike : 18 000 km, 1 year, 28 countries, 2012
Publications
Cavalier des steppes, Horseman of the steppes, Transboreal, 2011, 2016, 2023 ; En Cavale, under the direction of Sylvain Tesson, Editions du Rocher, 2011 ; En roue libre sur les sentiers du monde, Freewheeling on the paths of the world, Edition de la sphere, 2005
Explore, Experiment & preserve with us!
Nicolas Ducret
Entrepreneur, rider and travel writer
Graduated in geopolitics from the Ecole Normale and the French Institute of Geopolitics.
Expeditions
Horseback journey through the Caucasus, 2018 ; Journey on old soviet sidecar across Siberia, 2013 ; Crossing the Atlantic by catamaran, 2009 ; Expedition through Central Asia : 3 300 km from Kazakhstan to Kabul in Afghanistan on horseback, 2007 ; Journey around the world by bike : 18 000 km, 1 year, 28 countries, 2012
Publications
Cavalier des steppes, Horseman of the steppes, Transboreal, 2011, 2016, 2023 ; En Cavale, under the direction of Sylvain Tesson, Editions du Rocher, 2011 ; En roue libre sur les sentiers du monde, Freewheeling on the paths of the world, Edition de la sphere, 2005
Why Ducret Expeditions cruises ?
EXPLORING
Expedition cruises off the beaten track, in the most remote places on our planet.
OBSERVING, LEARNING, EXPERIMENTING
Renowned ethnologist, naturalist and explorer guide, conferences on board, daily disembarkations to observe flora and fauna.
French-speaking or English-speaking or German-speaking cruises
PRESERVING
Respect for environments. Zero waste. Eco-friendly ship. Working with
local communities for a positive impact on people.
Small groups for low impact and disturbing the environment as little as possible.
EXCLUSIVE
Far from the crowd, 28 passengers to offer the best experience: everyone is free to choose their own activities and the guides will find activities suitable for everyone.
Unprecedented experiences in exceptional destinations.
ART OF LIVING & COMFORT
Exploration with elegance: 4 stars comfort, excellent service and and a fine gastronomy with French and African flavors
MEETING NEW FRIENDS
Create new friendships by living strong experiences in small group
Authentic encounters with local populations
Safari Cruise into Congo Basin
A journey to the heart of equatorial Africa, in the last wild forests of the Sangha.
Safari Cruise into Congo Basin
A journey to the heart of equatorial Africa, in the last wild forests of the Sangha.
Safari Cruise into Congo Basin
A journey to the heart of equatorial Africa, in the last wild forests of the Sangha.
Safari Cruise into Congo Basin
A journey to the heart of equatorial Africa, in the last wild forests of the Sangha.
Safari Cruise into Congo Basin
A journey to the heart of equatorial Africa, in the last wild forests of the Sangha...
12 nights - From 6 100 €