 |
Call
Now... 1300 650 481 |
|
|
VOYAGE TO MADAGASCAR with Mauritius, Réunion, Comoros & ZanzibarMauritius to Zanzibar, Tanzania February
19 – March 8, 2012 *Combo Savings when booked with "Mozambique Odyssey" or "South Africia & Namibia By Sea" View
– Vessel VisitingMauritius, Reunion, Nosy Hara, Comoros Islands, Zanzibar. Cruise HighlightsSpectacular
scenery awaits, from the volcanic peaks of Mauritius and Réunion
to the unique wildlife and beautiful coral reefs of Madagascar.
Spend six days exploring Madagascar as we search for mouse, black,
and brown lemurs; 32 species of reptiles; and over 100 species
of birds, among them rare endemics such as the Madagascar fish
eagle and white-breasted mesite. At Nosy Hara we enjoy white-sand
beaches and superb snorkeling. The rugged, volcanic Comoros Islands
are home to endemic bird life and a delightful blend of cultures.
Our voyage ends in magical Zanzibar, an island that lives up to
its Arabian Nights reputation for exotic charm. |
|
MOZAMBIQUE ODYSSEY with Tanzania and South AfricaZanzibar, Tanzania to Durban, South Africa March
4—21, 2012 *Combo
Savings when booked with "Voyage to Madagascar" or "South
Africia & Namibia By Sea" View
– Vessel VisitingZanzibar, Pemba Island,
Ibo Island, Mozambique, Quirimba, Mogundula, Ilha de Mozambique,
Bazaruto, Inhambane, Punta da Barra, Inhaca, Maputo, Richard’s
Bay, South Africa, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, Durban. Cruise HighlightsOur
voyage from Zanzibar to South Africa is a revelation of the natural
and cultural wonders along the eastern coast of Africa. As we
cruise through the Mozambique Channel we enjoy exceptional marine
and bird life viewing and superb snorkeling and diving, with some
of the finest reefs and highest concentrations of marine life
in East Africa. Along the way we visit small coastal towns steeped
in Arab, French, Dutch, and Portuguese history. In South Africa
we search for game in splendid nature reserves, including the
St. Lucia/iSimangaliso Wetland Park. |
|
SOUTH AFRICA & NAMIBIA BY SEADurban, South Africa to Walvis Bay, Namibia March
18—April 4, 2012 *Combo Savings when booked with "Voyage to Madagascar" or "Voyage to Madagascar" View
– Vessel VisitingDurban, South Africa, Port Elizabeth, Alexandria Dune Fields, Addo Elephant National Park, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Hermanus, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Cape Town, Cape Peninsula exploration, Table Mountain National Park, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, World Heritage Site of Robben Island, Lüderitz, Namibia, Wild Skeleton Coast, / Kolmanskop, Walvis Bay. Cruise HighlightsFrom
the cultural melting-pot of Durban, we travel along the rugged,
untouched Wild Coast with excursions inland to view Africa’s
iconic wildlife. Explore South Africa’s scenic Garden Route
and round the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Enjoy
several days of exploration in and around Cape Town, a city that
combines exquisite natural beauty and a chic cosmopolitan vibe.
View the mysterious ghost town of Kolmanskop, Namibia, which is
slowly being buried under the shifting sand dunes of the Namib
Desert. The plankton rich waters of Walvis Bay support myriad
marine and bird species, while inland we study the desert-adapted
plant and animal life. |
|
TRACING THE WEST COAST OF AFRICADouala, Cameroon to Dakar, SenegalApril
7 — 24,
2012 View
– Vessel
Cruise HighlightsSail
in the wake of explorers and traders as we trace the coast of
West Africa. Visit historic ports of call rich in local culture
and colonial architecture, as well as pristine natural areas where
we search for abundant wildlife and birds. Highlights include
the lush volcanic islands of São Tomé and Príncipe,
the vibrant markets in Benin and Togo, and Africa’s only
suspended walkway in Ghana’s Kakum National Forest. Visit
Abidjan in the Ivory Coast known as the “Paris of West Africa”
and Sierra Leone’s beautiful beaches. Colorful fleets of
fishing boats greet our arrival in Banjul, The Gambia, and our
grand voyage ends in Dakar, Senegal’s energetic and cosmopolitan
capital city.. |
| SENEGAL TO SPAIN with Cape Verde, Canary Islands & MoroccoDakar, Senegal to Malaga, SpainApril
22—May 6, 2012 View – Vessel
Cruise HighlightsA
revelation of landscapes, cultures, and history, our multi-faceted
voyage begins in Dakar, Senegal’s lively capital. Our visit
includes the World Heritage Site of Gorée Island, the notorious
former slave-trading center. We then sail northward to the unique
Cape Verde Islands, a geographically important staging area in
Portugal’s exploration of the New World. The fantastic volcanic
landscapes of the Canary Islands are contrasted with Morocco’s
legendary cities of Casablanca and, on an optional excursion,
Marrakech. After a delightful visit to Gibraltar, we conclude
our voyage in beautiful Malaga, Spain. |
