Ring of Fire: The Path of February’s Annular Eclipse

On February 6, 2027, parts of South America and Africa will look toward the sky as a unique solar eclipse passes overhead. Known as an annular eclipse, it occurs when the moon is too far from Earth to cover the sun completely, surrounding it in a brilliant “ring of fire.” For nearly eight minutes, the light will take on a quality that viewers often describe as “eerie” or “otherworldly,” while a fiery halo glows overhead.  

While we can’t predict the weather or exactly when the narrow path of totality will coincide with our adventures, the following departures offer the best chance to view at least a partial eclipse in Chile, Argentina, Zambia, or Tanzania on February 6, 2027. As with all astronomical events, eclipse viewing depends on weather and local atmospheric conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Please note that space on these adventures is limited, especially for singles. The list below reflects available inventory at the time of publication.

Chile & Argentina: The Andes to Patagonia—Maximum group size: 16

18-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure

- January 18, 2027
- January 21, 2027
- January 23, 2027
- January 28, 2027
- January 30, 2027

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The Wilderness Beyond: Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & the Chilean Fjords—Maximum group size: 25

15-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure with 4 nights aboard the chartered, 210-passenger M/V Stella Australis or M/V Ventus Australis

- January 23, 2027
- January 27, 2027

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Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari—Maximum group size: 16

13-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure

- January 28, 2027

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Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari—Maximum group size: 16

17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure

- January 25, 2027
- January 28, 2027
- January 31, 2027

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Remember, eclipse viewing depends on weather and local atmospheric conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Space above was available at the time of publication and is subject to change.