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Gorgeous and romantic, the Seychelles define tropical beauty. A mountain range runs through the spine of Mahé, the largest island, and scenic national parks have sprung up around it, attracting hikers. Still, it's the idyllic beaches that have immortalized Mahé and its laid-back capital of Victoria, where the Seychellois speak a mellifluous Creole patois.

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The scenery you'll witness in Africa is as wild and diverse as the creatures that freely roam. Take a day safari from Richards Bay or visit Addo Elephant National Park near Port Elizabeth. In the west, explore world-class vineyards in the fertile Cape Winelands and hang out with adorable African penguins at Cape Town's Boulder Beach. Every port provides unforgettable adventures, and every one of our ships promises marvellous days at sea.

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Witness the Majestic Beauty of Wildlife

Embark on an extraordinary voyage to the diverse shores of Africa with Norwegian Cruise Line. Come face-to-face with white rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, lions, zebras and more in an Open Game Drive Safari. Hluhluwe Game Reserve is one of the oldest proclaimed reserves in Africa, and only an hour away from Richards Bay . This once in a lifetime experience awaits on your next cruise to Africa.

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Choose from remarkable itineraries on two beautiful ships, Norwegian Dawn or the recently refurbished Norwegian Sky . Some itineraries include an overnight stay in Cape Town, the Seychelles or Richards Bay, allowing you to explore even more. Or take a bus tour to Signal Hill for a magnificent sunset. The choice is yours with longer times in port.

Flavors as Diverse as its Landscapes

Dutch, French, Indian and Malaysian meld to create the Afrikaans-style of cooking. Braai or shisa nyama, which means ‘burn the meat,’ is like western BBQ. For a meaty snack, try Biltong. Served in a brown bag, these spiced strips are akin to jerky. Wondering about Slap Chips? Try these vinegar-doused fries alone or in a Gatsby sandwich. Seafood lovers can rejoice too at Mossel Bay, whose name means bay of mussels. Need a ‘dop’ or drink? A favorite is Amarula, a cream liqueur made from the fruit of the Marula tree. Elephants get drunk eating its fermented fruit.

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Africa HOTELS

Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Mauritius’ capital city, on the waterfront of Port Louis. The Labourdonnais’ proximity to shops, restaurants, market, Champs de Mars, the Caudan Waterfront complex, museums and business area means that guests can explore at their leisure.

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• Distance/Airport: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport/ Mauritius Airport (MRU) – 36.21 km/ 22.5 miles
• Distance/Pier: 2.01 km/ 1.25 miles
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Important Note: Accommodations are based on double occupancy per room. Some accommodations will allow triple and quad guests in a room and are subject to availability and a surcharge will apply.

Important Note: Accommodations are based on double occupancy per room. Some accommodations will allow triple and quad guests in a room and are subject to availability and a surcharge will apply. Additional hotel rooms to accommodate triple and quads may be required, and a surcharge will apply.

Commodore Hotel

Experience everything special that Cape Town has to offer whilst staying in this stylish and elegant setting. Located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, The Commodore Hotel provides sweeping views of Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbour and Robben Island.

Sleek, contemporary rooms feature minibars, desks, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. There's 24-hour room service.

Amenities include a cocktail bar and a relaxed restaurant with a harbour-view terrace and international dishes. There's also a spa and a 24-hour gym, plus a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

• Telephone: 27 21 415 1000
• Distance/Airport: Capetown International Airport (CPT) – 21.73 km/ 13.5 miles
• Distance/Pier: .93 km/ .58 miles

Cullinan Hotel

Southern Sun The Cullinan is a premier hospitality destination offering grand hotel accommodations in the heart of Cape Town just moments from the Waterfront.

This award-winning hotel is located in one of Cape Town’s most sought-after areas, within easy reach of the renowned Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Long Street and other popular landmarks.

The hotel offers guests a choice of 394 superbly appointed en-suite rooms, each tastefully furnished and designed for maximum comfort. Classically styled and indulgent, yet incorporating world-class amenities with contemporary emphasis, Southern Sun The Cullinan is beautifully designed.

The hotel offers guests a choice of 394 superbly appointed en-suite rooms, each tastefully furnished and designed for maximum comfort. Classically styled and indulgent, yet incorporating world-class amenities with contemporary emphasis, Southern Sun The Cullinan is beautifully designed. The classical architecture of the building is reflected throughout the hotel, with high ceilings, a balconied mezzanine level, and soaring columns around the pool area.

Guests have access to a host of services and amenities, including the large outdoor heated pool with its spacious deck, a fully-equipped fitness centre, conference facilities, great dining at The Peach Tree Restaurant, light meals and delicious cocktails at Stella Café & Bar and much more.

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• Distance/Airport: Capetown International Airport (CPT) – 26.55 km/ 16.5 miles
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Expedition Cruise Cape Town to Seychelles | 18 Days | Silversea Cruises | March 2023

Sail from the craggy coasts of Cape Town to the placid shores of Mahe.

Beginning in Cape Town, weave your way north to Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, and Richards Bay – where you’ll be imbibed in ancestral Zulu & Xhosa culture.

Two sea days lead you to Mozambique Island and its heady mix of cultures. Travel on to the perfumed islands of Comoros and Madagascar for more adventure and discovery.

Two days at Aldabra, famous for its huge population of giant tortoises will redefine your idea of an island atoll.

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Silver Cloud is the first cross-over ship in Silversea’s fleet, bringing the remote and remarkable to you in ultra-luxurious comfort.

Her large suites, her destination itineraries, and her unparalleled service make her truly special. Her four dining options will tantalize your taste buds and as 80% of her suites include a veranda.

Silver Cloud has one of the highest crew-to-guest and space-to-guest ratios in expedition cruising. With her 20 zodiacs and 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations.

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On a  Seychelles cruise , experience the 115-island archipelago in the  Indian Ocean , famous for deep blue waters, white sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation and a wide variety of marine life, making it the perfect spot for nature lovers, beachgoers, snorkellers and divers. At the forefront of your cruise to Seychelles is  Victoria , the charming capital steeped in British colonial influence on the archipelago’s main  island of Mahé , with its warm wafting scents of cinnamon, coconut oil and vanilla. The island’s tropical rainforest climate ranges from 30C in the afternoon to 24C in the evening, making Port Victoria the perfect destination of MSC Seychelles Cruises during winter holidays.  To preserve the unique vegetation and wildlife of the Seychelles, the government has established several nature reserves and marine parks. Two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Aldabra Islands and Vallee de Mai National Park can be found here. The Aldabra Islands are home to around 100,000 giant tortoises, which is  the world’s largest population of the species. Conservation efforts put forth by the government have rescued these magnificent animals from near extinction. In addition to the famous giant tortoises, the Seychelles are also home to some of the rarest species of birds. Morne Seychellois National Park on Mahé Island is an idyllic setting for bird watching. 

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Considered to be heaven on earth, the Seychelles archipelago actually contains 115 dots of land , some of which remain totally unspoilt and devoid of human activity. With tropical forests, white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, breathtaking sea beds and giant tortoises, the Seychelles ecosystem delights travellers looking to spend time in the last-remaining earthly paradises.  

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Walk around the Victoria Botanical Gardens - Mahé

Created in 1901, the Victoria Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of the Seychelles' capital contain much of the flora found in the archipelago. They make a good starting point for travellers arriving on Mahé. A shady walk along the park's marked paths takes you past many native species , like sea coconuts and other palm trees, orchids, fruit trees and flowers in all colours of the rainbow. The famous Aldabra giant tortoise, many bird species and the Seychelles fruit bat have lived for a long time in this peaceful haven: a microcosm of the Seychelles' diversity.

Dive in the Sainte Anne Marine National Park - Mahé

A few kilometres from the Mahé coastline, visiting the Sainte Anne Marine National Park feels like you're at the ends of the earth. Here you can enjoy over 150 fish species as you go scuba diving or snorkelling. Founded in 1973, this park contains five islands (Sainte-Anne, Longue, Ronde, Moyenne and Cerf) bordered by fine-sand beaches and surrounded by reefs with green sea turtles, angelfish with semicircle patterns and parrotfish. Bluespotted ribbontail rays , spotted eagle rays and manta rays are star attractions in this fish-filled area.

Explore a wild paradise - Curieuse

A marine national park since 1979, Curieuse island is a paradise on land and at sea. There are no homes, roads or activity here to disturb the flora and fauna. On land, the famous Aldabra giant tortoises walk around freely and gigantic sea coconuts - 3,600 trees - grow wild. The mangroves and granite beaches are ideal for walking and swimming away from the world's hustle and bustle. In the water, the many sea turtles are fascinating to watch.

Enjoy the most beautiful island - Grande Sœur

Surrounded by white-sand beaches and granite and lush coastline, Grande Sœur island embodies the beautiful Seychelles we all imagine. The palm trees contrast with the azure sky and turquoise waters melt into the horizon. Grande Sœur is often considered the archipelago's most beautiful island: the one that has managed to retain its natural charm . Well-preserved coral reefs are home to many hawksbill sea turtles and hundreds of tropical fish like butterflyfish, angelfish, parrotfish and surgeonfish. Silvertip sharks sometimes come and roam around too. It's an incredible sight.

Get away from it all on land and in the water - Praslin

Praslin island is the perfect mix of everything the Seychelles has to offer. On the one hand, it has some of the most incredible beaches in the archipelago: white sands bathed with turquoise waters, lush vegetation and granite blocks dotted along the shore. On the other, you can find dense tropical forest and the Vallée de Mai : a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are paths that allow visitors to explore this protected area and see many palm species like sea coconut trees, the fruits of which can weigh up to 20 kg. Thanks to their suggestive shape, they are known as the "coco fesse" (bum nut) in French and are pretty notorious!

Bask on one of the world's most beautiful islands - La Digue

Another island, another set of picture-postcard landscapes. Covering barely 5 km2, La Digue offers a range of typical Seychelles panoramas. Granite blocks softened by erosion sit by the calm, crystalline sea, the golden sand sparkles in the sunshine, coconut palms provide welcome shade... Many of the archipelago's fantastic beaches have made it famous like Grande Anse, Petite Anse, Anse Cocos and Anse Source d'Argent , which is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

Spend a day with giant tortoises - Aldabra Atoll

One of the highlights of a trip to the Seychelles is certainly exploring the Aldabra Atoll in the south-west of the archipelago: considered one of the most unspoilt places on the planet . Because it doesn't have any drinking water, Aldabra has never been properly inhabited, which has preserved its stunning fauna. The atoll has the world's biggest population of giant tortoises , and is a unique nesting site for green sea turtles and a refuge for impressive bird colonies. This is a natural environment that leaves you speechless: a circular strip of land bordered by mangroves and beaches with transparent waters... This sanctuary has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982.

Visit the "bird capital" - Aride

One of the wildest islands in the Seychelles, Aride is famous for its cliffs and jungle, home to hundreds of birds . This nature reserve protected from human activity and only accessible at certain times of year sees many bird species flourish, like the Seychelles magpie-robin, tern and noddy, as well as reptiles and tortoises. This is a paradise for ornithology lovers.

Dive to see the most beautiful coral - Alphonse

In the middle of the Seychelles, Alphonse island is mainly famous among diving enthusiasts for its coral - some of the most unspoilt in the Indian Ocean - and its diverse marine wildlife . Marine mammals, sea turtles, tropical fish, all kinds of coral, sumptuous slopes... The underwater spectacle is just as stunning as the one on land, where the beaches compete to be the most beautiful and the atoll creates an incredible internal lake.

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The Aldabra giant tortoise found in the Seychelles can grow to an incredible size: males can reach 1.2 metres and weigh up to 300 kilos, while females measure 90 cm on average. Their longevity has also been studied as some have reached the age of 140 or more, giving them the title of world's oldest land animal . Jonathan the tortoise celebrated his 187th birthday in 2019. Meanwhile, on Bird Island, a tortoise called Esmeralda is thought to have been born in 1771.

Essential phrases

English is mostly used in the Seychelles for commerce and administration. However, Seychelles Creole ( Seselwa ), which has French roots, is the most common language. Hello / Good evening: Bonzour / bonswar Goodbye: Baybay Welcome: Welcome Excuse me / Please: Eskiz / silvouplé Thank you: Mersi Yes / No: Wi / non How are you?: Ou byen? Very well, thank you, and you?: Mon byen, gran mersi, oumenm? My name is...: Mo appel

In the Seychelles, the various types of fish (tuna, threadfin, barracuda...) are cooked all ways. However, kari coco is THE Seychelles speciality. This fish or chicken stew simmers for hours in a spicy sauce sweetened by coconut milk.

Myths & legends

His real name was Olivier Levasseur , but he is better known by his nickname: La Buse (The Buzzard). This old French privateer struck in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean in the 18th century, making an impact on pirate history. When he was hanged in 1729, he supposedly threw a mysterious cryptogram into the crowd, crying out: "Find my treasure he who can! ». Myth or reality? No loot has yet been found, but some people still have hope! Escale link

In the spotlight

The Aldabra Clean-Up Project is an ambitious joint project between the University of Oxford and the Seychelles Island Foundation, aiming to clean up the beaches on the Aldabra Atoll. Although this unspoilt area isn't polluted by human activity, the shore is covered with rubbish that has been carried along by the tides. The waste is gathered by volunteers, sorted then taken to Mahé to be recycled. In February 2019, over five weeks, no fewer than four tonnes of rubbish were collected on the Aldabra Atoll: a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Escale link

Books. Antoine Abel (1934-2004) is one of the archipelago's most iconic writers. A teacher of children then of students at the École Normale Supérieure des Seychelles, he wrote from the end of the 60s in French, English and Seychelles Creole, promoting the latter heavily. Poem collections, novellas, novels, theatre, stories, comics... His work is extensive and his narratives beautifully simple.

Music. Patrick Victor is from a family of musicians and was surrounded by traditional Seychelles music as a child. Growing up, he became one of its key ambassadors. Through his texts and music, he promotes Creole culture, as demonstrated by his first song in 1975, which mentions moutia : a dance done by slaves in the 19th century.

Facts and figures

The Seychelles archipelago is made up of 115 islands and isles , with just 33 inhabited. 90% of the population live on the biggest island: Mahé.

• Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles)
• Assumption Island (Seychelles)
• Astove Island (Seychelles)
• Belo sur Mer (Madagascar)
• Kilwa Kisiwani (Tanzania)
• La Digue Island (Seychelles)
• Majunga (Madagascar)
• Misali Island (Tanzania)
• Nosy Hara (Madagascar)
• Nosy Komba (Madagascar)
• Nosy Tanikely (Madagascar)
• Nosy Ve (Madagascar)
• Pemba Island (Tanzania)
• Pointe des Galets (Réunion)
• Port Louis (Mauritius)
• Saint François Atoll (Seychelles)
• Sarodrano (Madagascar)
• Toliara (Madagascar)
• Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
• Zanzibar (Tanzania)

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Cruising the Seychelles & Coastal Tanzania from 11 to 24 March 2023

From the wonders of the East African coast to far-flung Seychelles, join us for rare adventures amid ancient ruins, exotic markets, rich marine ecosystems, granite islands and technicolour beaches.  

Embark as one of just 148 guests aboard an ultra-modern, exclusively chartered all-balcony small ship, Le Champlain , on a 12-night cruise from Zanzibar to Mahé, Seychelles, led by A&K’s dedicated enrichment specialists. Visit locales recognized for their natural beauty, swim and snorkel in breathtaking coral reefs, including the pristine Aldabra atoll, and spot rare endemic wildlife with help from your expert guides.

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Announcing the Hot List Winners of 2024

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It’s inevitable: Every spring when we pull together the Hot List , our annual collection of the world’s best new hotels, restaurants , and cruise ships , a staffer remarks that this latest iteration has got to be the best one ever. After a year’s worth of traveling the globe—to stay the night at a converted farmhouse in the middle of an olive grove outside Marrakech, or sail aboard a beloved cruise line’s inaugural Antarctic voyage—it’s easy to see why we get attached. But this year’s Hot List, our 28th edition, might really be the best one ever. It’s certainly our most diverse, featuring not only a hotel suite that was once Winston Churchill’s office, but also the world’s largest cruise ship and restaurants from Cape Town to Bali. We were surprised and inspired by this year’s honorees, and we know you will be too. These are the Hot List hotel winners for 2024.

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North Island Okavango

Angama Amboseli

Jannah Lamu

Farasha Farmhouse , Marrakech

Kozo Kigali

Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island — Seychelles

SOUTH AFRICA

Nikkei Cape Town

Molori Mashuma , Mana Pools National Park

Pemako Punakha

Regent Hong Kong

Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya Udaipur

Naar , Darwa

Papa's , Mumbai

Cap Karoso , Sumba

Further , Bali

Locavore NXT Bali

Le Pristine Tokyo

The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza

Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park , Tokyo

Shinta Mani Mustang - A Bensley Collection , Jomsom

SOUTH KOREA

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa

Pot Au Phở , Ho Chi Minh

Le Foote , Sydney

Southern Ocean Lodge , Kangaroo Island

Sun Ranch , Byron Bay

MIDDLE EAST

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain

SAUDI ARABIA

Six Senses Southern Dunes , Umluj

The St. Regis Riyadh

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Guild , Dubai

SIRO One Za'abeel, Dubai

Soul Kitchen , Dubai

The Lana, Dorchester Collection , Dubai

Koan , Copenhagen

Hotel Maria , Helsinki

1 Place Vendôme , Paris

The Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel , Cannes

Datil , Paris

Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin , Paris

La Nauve Hôtel & Jardin , Cognac

Rosewood Munich

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino

Monument , Athens

One&Only Aesthesis , Athens

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll

Bulgari Hotel Roma , Rome

Trattoria del Ciumbia , Milan

Hotel La Palma , Capri

La Roqqa , Porto Ercole

Nolinski Venezia , Venice

Palazzo Roma , Rome

Saporium , Florence

Hotel Violino d’Oro , Venice

Mamula Island

NETHERLANDS

De Durgerdam , Amsterdam

Canalha , Lisbon

Andreu Genestra , Mallorca

Barro , Ávila

César Lanzarote , Lanzarote

Hotel Corazón , Mallorca

Grand Hotel Son Net , Mallorca

Palacio Arriluce , Getxo

Son Vell Menorca , Menorca

The Peninsula Istanbul

UNITED KINGDOM

Broadwick Soho , London

Chishuru , London

The Devonshire , London

Chelsea Townhouse, London

Estelle Manor , Cotswolds

Fish Shop , Ballater

Raffles London at The OWO

Colima 71 , Mexico City

Maizajo Mexico City

Maroma, A Belmond Hotel , Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya EDITION

The St. Regis Kanai Resort , Riviera Maya

SOUTH AMERICA

Casa Lucía , Buenos Aires

Trescha , Buenos Aires

Oseille , Rio de Janiero

99 Restaurante, Santiago

Our Habitas Atacama , San Pedro de Atacama

Puqio , Arequipa

THE CARIBBEAN

Silversands Beach House

UNITED STATES

The Celestine , New Orleans

Dawn Ranch , Sonoma, California

The Fifth Avenue Hotel , New York

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The Georgian , Santa Monica, California

The Global Ambassador , Phoenix

Hotel Bardo, Savannah

Ilis , New York

Kiln , San Francisco

Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort , Kona, Hawaii

Maty's , Miami

Warren Street Hotel , New York

Yess , Los Angeles

World Voyager, Atlas Ocean Voyages

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Silver Nova , Silversea

Norwegian Viva

Seven Seas Grandeur , Regent Seven Seas Grandeur

Oceania Vista

World Voyager , Atlas Ocean Voyages

Scenic Eclipse II

Emerald Sakara

Celebrity Ascent

Seabourn Pursuit

Icon of the Seas , Royal Caribbean

MSC Euribia

Viking Aton

Resilient Lady , Virgin Voyages

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The Best of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe

October 14 - 29, 2025

Group Size: 18 to 25 participants Price: Starting from $12,795 per person double occupancy, $19,490 single occupancy Co-sponsored with: Harvard Exclusive

Trip Overview

This South African adventure features culture, wildlife, natural history, and a three-night Chobe River cruise in Namibia and Botswana, offering uninterrupted views of Chobe National Park. Explore Victoria Falls, one of the Seven natural wonders of the world. Spend two nights at the acclaimed MalaMala Private Game Reserve, an unforgettable five-star African safari experience. Discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of Cape Town.

Schedule by Day

Overnight flight to Johannesburg, South Africa.

Arrive Johannesburg, remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Fairlawns Boutique Hotel

See Nelson Mandela’s home, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Apartheid Museum. Dinner, with hotel credit, at leisure at hotel.

Meals:  B, L, D

Fly to Kasane, Botswana, then transfer to the Chobe River, entering Namibia. Board the Zambezi Queen and enjoy game viewing.

Overnight: Zambezi Queen

Enjoy river-based safaris for game viewing.

Overnight: Z ambezi Queen

Transfer to Chobe National Park, then transfer to Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls.

Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel

Meals:  B, L

Morning excursion to Victoria Falls, remainder of day at leisure.

Meals:  B, D

Fly to Cape Town. Afternoon discussion and introduction to Cape Town with David Bristow.

Overnight: V&A Waterfront Hotel

Discover the history of Robben Island and enjoy spectacular views from Table Mountain.

Visit Boulders Beach in Simonstown, explore Cape Point.

Meals : B, L, D

Travel the Stellenbosch Wine Route. Enjoy winetasting, special arranged lunch with wine pairings.

Meals : B, L

Fly to Skukusa Airport, transfer to Mala Mala Private Game Reserve. Afternoon game viewing.

Overnight: Mala Mala

Morning and afternoon game drives.

After morning game drive, transfer to Skukusa Airport. Depart for Johannesburg, then transfer to international flights.

Arrive in the U.S.

* On-tour flights are priced separately and are estimated at $1,250 per person (subject to change)

Accommodations

• Two nights at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
• Three nights aboard Zambezi Queen
• Two nights at Victoria Falls Hotel
• Four nights at V&A Waterfront Hotel
• Two nights at Mala Mala

What to Expect

This is a full, moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy and requires you to be in good health and able to keep up with the group without assistance from tour staff. In order to make the most of what each locale has to offer, days will generally be long, with the daily program often beginning early in the morning and continuing into the early evening. We will cover rugged terrain and walks on daily excursions can range from one to two miles, often on uneven terrain in the warm sun, where handrails are not available. During the time in Johannesburg and Cape Town, travel will be by modern, air-conditioned motor coaches on paved roads. Land-based game drives will be by open-air safari vehicles, which can be dusty and bumpy, and that travelers will need to climb in and out of. The time spent at the game park includes early morning and late afternoon game drives, but there will be time midday to relax and enjoy a slower pace. Water-based game drives will be from small watercraft with chair-style seating; you will need to be able to get into and out of small watercraft with the assistance of tour staff and crew. Aboard the Zambezi Queen , there is no elevator, and you should feel comfortable walking on a rocking surface at times.

We will use commercial aircraft for the four on-tour flights: Johannesburg/Kasane, Victoria Falls/Cape Town, Cape Town/Skukuza, and Skukusa/Johannesburg.

Anyone with a serious medical condition or who has difficulty walking should not consider this trip. Please let us know if you have mobility issues that need special accommodation.

This promises to be a memorable journey, but as with all travel, a flexible attitude, a spirit of adventure, and a willingness to explore new areas will enhance your enjoyment of this program. You do not have to participate in all scheduled activities, except when traveling to the next destination. We are sure you will be pleased with the exciting educational program provided, but we want you to be aware of the pace and activity level.

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