JOURNEY to AFRICA A Journey of a Lifetime
From Wednesday, September 4, to Wednesday, October 23, 2013 (50 days / 23 countries)
Countries Visited:
Canada Greenland Iceland Scotland Austria Turkey Jordan Saudi Arabia Djibouti Kenya Mozambique Zambia South Africa Namibia Congo Sao Tome Ghana Morocco Madeira Portugal France Ireland
Total Distance: 17,235 nautical miles Cost: $69,750 per person (based on double occupancy) Plane Registration: $16,250
Air Journey LLC Journey to Africa 2013 (v03) Page 1 of 13 Itinerary
Day 1 - Wednesday, September 4: Quebec City, Canada
Air Journey will greet you at the Chateau Frontenac where all participants will meet for introductions and to attend a very detailed briefing covering the general procedures of our Journey. We’ll cover the route, regulations, flight plan, safety, etc.
There will be a welcome cocktail before dinner.
Hotel: Chateau Frontenac Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Thursday, September 5: Quebec City Kuujjuaq, Canada Iqaluit, Canada 690 + 340 NM
On our way today we will fly over the immense forests and numerous lakes of Labrador. Iqaluit is located on a south- eastern inlet of Baffin Island and is generally only accessible by air.
Hotel: Frobisher Inn Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 - Friday, September 6: Iqaluit Ilulissat, Greenland 530 NM
Today we will fly to Ilulissat.
Note: The runway at Ilulissat is 2,800’. For aircraft needing a longer runway, you have the option to fly your plane to Kangerlussuaq (485NM) and take a commercial flight (airfare not included) to Ilulissat.
Located about 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Ilulissat is the most accessible place to see both massive icebergs and the polar icecap. The town has a beautiful location at the mouth of the 35 mile long ice fjord that is filled with enormous icebergs from the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere, Sermeq Kujalleq. The Ice Fjord surrounds Ilulissat with gigantic formations of icebergs, calving glaciers, and isolated settlements. It offers breathtaking Arctic experiences all year round.
Hotel: Hotel Arctic Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 - Saturday, September 7: Ilulissat
Today we will enjoy a Glacier & Iceberg Cruise sailing past a fascinating variety of floes and icebergs.
On a clear day, the landscape is truly surreal. Hundreds of icebergs surround Ilulissat. They vary in shape from flat- topped hunks to jagged mountain peaks and in size from small doghouses to mega-cruise ships and larger. And that's just the part above the surface! The Ice Fjord, which is close to Hotel Arctic, was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List at the 28th of The World Heritage Committee in the summer of 2004.
The Ice Fjord contains one of the biggest and most active glaciers in the world. Its 3,000 square kilometre area advances at a rate of 20 metres per day. The glacier "calves" about 10 % of the inland ice that is pressed out into the sea from Greenland and there is nothing in the whole world that resembles it.
Hotel: Hotel Arctic Breakfast and Dinner included
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After breakfast and our regular briefing, we will leave for Reykjavik, flying over ice-covered Greenland and then do our second water crossing.
Hotel: Hotel Borg Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 6 - Monday, September 9: Reykjavik
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing where you will witness Iceland’s most exciting natural attractions: the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall, the volcanic crater Kerid, the greenhouse village Hveragerdi, across Gjabakkavegur Pass to the Thingvellir National Park – a unique place of beauty with its interesting geology and history.Dinner will be at Einar Ben located downtown in one of the oldest trading buildings in Reykjavik.
Hotel: Hotel Borg Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 7 - Tuesday, September 10: Reykjavik Prestwick, Scotland Vienna, Austria 735 + 900 NM
Fly southeast toward the British Isles for our next stop, Prestwick, to refuel and have lunch.
Our flight continues to Austria to discover one of the most beautiful cities in Europe - Vienna. Home to some of the most beautiful Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo architecture in the world, here you will find the houses of Vienna’s great composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, Brahms and Johann Strauss, all carefully preserved.
Hotel: Hotel Imperial Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 8 - Wednesday, September 11: Vienna
This morning we’ll take a walking tour of Old Town with its St. Stephen's Cathedral, Austria's most eminent Gothic edifice, housing a wealth of art treasures. After lunch we’ll visit the grandiose 17th century Schloss Schöenbrunn Palace – a former imperial 1,441-room Rococo summer residence. The palace and gardens illustrate the tastes, interests, and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs.
Hotel: Hotel Imperial Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 9 - Thursday, September 12: Vienna
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
There will be an optional visit to the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Habsburg Emperors until 1918. The palace was originally a medieval castle but today only the chapel remains from medieval days. Also at the Palace is the hall where the Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School perform. Almost every day, the white Lipizzan stallions are put through their paces by their riders. Experience the Morning Exercises performed to music!
Tonight is free evening to enjoy optional music concert or performance.
Hotel: Hotel Imperial Breakfast included
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Fly to Bodrum situated on the southern Aegean coast of Turkey. This fabled coastline is where Homer’s heroes were born, where the ancient Greeks consulted their oracles and the Romans built magnificent temples to honor their gods.
Amanruya is set on a peaceful hillside, offering breathtaking views of the sea and a winding pathway leading to a sheltered pebble beach.
Hotel: Amanruya Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 11 - Saturday, September 14: Bodrum
Today we will visit Bodrum’s fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology, housed in a former castle and containing many artifacts salvaged from area shipwrecks.
Hotel: Amanruya Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 12 - Sunday, September 15: Bodrum
Today is at leisure to explore or simply relax at the hotel.
Optional excursions are available to the wealth of classical sites in the region, including the ancient ruined cities of Didyma, Miletus, Priene and Ephesus. The region also offers natural recreations including winding trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking or horse riding, and beautiful beaches and forest glades ideal for picnics. Boating and other water sports as well as golf are also available.
Hotel: Amanruya Breakfast and Dinner Included
Day 13 – Monday, September 16: Bodrum Aqaba, Jordan 585 NM
Fly to Aqaba, Jordan. Situated on the edge of the Red Sea in Aqaba, the Movenpick Resort offers vibrant coral reefs, majestic mountains and incredible historic sites. With unforgettable scenery, abundant seaside activities and beautiful weather, you’ll enjoy breathtaking beauty in a breathtaking setting. Enjoy a great view above the shimmering drama of the Red Sea.
Directly in front of the hotel you will find the excavation of the historical city of Ayla (in the Byzantine period, Aqaba was known as Ayla). According to an inscription found there, the Mamluk castle was built in the early 16th century. It can be visited at any time of the day.
Hotel: Movenpick Resort Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 14 – Tuesday, September 17: Aqaba
Our full day tour today takes us to the rose red city in Petra (travel time approx. 1.5 hrs). We’ll begin at the Visitor’s Center for a walk through the Siq for a breathtaking experience when you first step foot in Petra. We’ll continue to the beautiful Treasury, along the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Qasr Al Bent.
Considered one of the wonders of the world, Petra is an archaeological, anthropological and geological phenomenon. We’ll learn legends, myths and truths about this incredible city. We will explore all the major sites and ruins along the route.
Hotel: Movenpick Resort Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Air Journey LLC Journey to Africa 2013 (v03) Page 4 of 13 Day 15 – Wednesday, September 18: Aqaba Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Djibouti 525 + 650 NM
Fly to Djibouti, “Land of the Gods”, situated where the Indian Ocean meets the Red Sea.
Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Kempinski Palace hotel.
Hotel: Kempinski Palace Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 16 – Thursday, September 19: Djibouti
This afternoon we will visit the Djibouti Cheetah Animal Refuge, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the cheetah.
The Djibouti Cheetah Refuge was started by a French veterinarian by the name of Bertrand Lafrance 12 years ago. He found Tessai, his first Cheetah, on sale in a local restaurant and involved the police in rescuing her.
Experts believe there are less than 15,000 cheetahs left in the wild. Everyone gets to come away with petting both Tessai and Awaleh (both born and raised in captivity) with photos they can share with family and friends back home and an experience to last a lifetime.
Hotel: Kempinski Palace Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 17 – Friday, September 20: Djibouti Nairobi, Kenya to Masai Mara 855 NM
Fly to Nairobi. After clearing customs, we will take a local airline flight to Bateleur Camp. Set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara, the elegant tents, each with its own private butler, reflect the style and glamour of vintage Africa.
Enjoy a short game drive en route to the Camp - located in one of the most spectacular parts of the Masai Mara - a large game reserve in south western Kenya which is the continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Camp is at the heart of the wildebeest migration that passes through this area between July and September when the Mara River sees some of the most dramatic scenes of wildebeest and zebra crossing the river and facing the waiting crocodiles.
Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large numbers and where prey is found so are predators. The famous black-maned Mara lions, cheetah and leopard hunt these grazing herds of ungulates. Great herds of elephant browse amongst the rich grasslands while hippo and crocodiles keep cool in the Mara and Talek Rivers. Each year, in the deep south of the Serengeti the wildebeest start their great trek in search for the sweet grass of the Masai Mara. This is known as the Great Migration. It is estimated that more than a half million wildebeest enter the Masai Mara and are joined by another 10 000 from the Loita Hills in the east of the Mara. There is nowhere else on earth to compare this wildlife marvel.
Hotel: Bateleur Camp Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
Day 18 – Saturday, September 21: Masai Mara Game Reserve
We will participate in scheduled safari activities.
Hotel: Bateleur Camp Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
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We’ll depart the camp very early to the Balloon Safari site for a fabulous Hot Air Balloon safari. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Masai Mara National Reserve as we pass over endless plains, sail over the dramatic Mara River, watch wildlife traverse verdant swaps and cruise past flourishing forests.
Hotel: Bateleur Camp Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
Day 20 – Monday, September 23: Masai Mara Game Reserve
We will participate in scheduled safari activities.
Hotel: Bateleur Camp Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees included
Day 21 – Tuesday, September 24: Masai Mara to Nairobi Pemba, Mozambique to Matemo 730 NM
We will take a local airline flight back to Nairobi to get our planes and fly to Pemba where we will clear customs. We will then take a local airline flight to Matemo.
Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Matemo Resort. Situated in the Quirimbas Archipelago, the Matemo offers the ideal tropical island experience with beautiful white sand beaches and palm trees swaying in the breeze. Each of the palm-thatched, air-conditioned chalets opens onto the beach and is just a few steps away from the sea.
Hotel: Matemo Resort Breakfast and at Matemo all meals, tea, coffee, bottled water, laundry, non-motorized watersports included
Day 22 – Wednesday, September 25: Matemo
Today we will visit Ibo Island - from the 15th to the 18th century, Ibo was a prosperous trading post. It history includes slaves, pirates, silver, ivory and intrigue. We’ll learn about its secrets, history and culture. Our guided walk allows us to interact with the amazing local people and observe their unique island culture.
Hotel: Matemo Resort All meals, tea, coffee, bottled water, laundry, non-motorized watersports included
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Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own. Optional activities include dhow cruises, diving, snorkeling, and exhilarating catch-and-release deep sea fishing.
Hotel: Matemo Resort All meals, tea, coffee, bottled water, laundry, non-motorized watersports included
Day 24 – Friday, September 27: Matemo to Pemba Livingstone, Zambia 900 NM
Fly to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodge. Victoria Falls - Mosi-o-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) – is considered to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
A famous feature is the naturally formed Devil's Pool, near the edge of the falls. When the river flow is at a safe level, usually during the months of September to December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls within the pool without continuing over the edge and falling into the gorge. This is possible due to a natural rock wall just below the water and at the very edge of the falls that stops their progress despite the current.
Hotel: Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodge Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 25 – Saturday, September 28: Livingstone
Today we will visit the Mosi O Tunya National Park situated along the upper Zambezi stretching from and including the Falls. Though small in size, the park provides a home for numerous antelope species, zebra, giraffe and the recently acquired white rhinos, one of whom gave birth in the park in 1994. These are the only rhinos to be seen in Zambia because its previously large population has been completely eliminated through poaching.
A sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River is a must for the visitor. Just upstream from the magnificent falls, crocodiles and hippos are the staple of these legendary exhilarating cruises.
Hotel: Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodge Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 26 – Sunday, September 29: Livingstone
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Hotel: Royal Chundu Zambezi Lodge Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 27 – Monday, September 30: Livingston Pilanesburg, South Africa 460 NM
Fly to Pilanesburg where we will transfer by 4X4 vehicle to the Bakubung Bush Lodge – a luxurious game lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Situated in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve near Sun City, the Bakubung Bush Lodge offers panoramic views of the plains below, from which numerous sightings of some of the 80 species of animals and more than 360 bird species are guaranteed. Game walks and drives accompanied by experienced rangers are part of the all-round leisure and wildlife experience.
Enjoy sundowners under African skies or a full South African brunch prepared to perfection at the end of an early morning walk.
Hotel: Bakubung Bush Lodge Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner with all local beverages included
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Experience exciting game drives and walks.
Hotel: Bakubung Bush Lodge Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner with all local beverages included
Day 29 – Wednesday, October 2: Pilanesburg Cape Town, South Africa 685 NM
Fly to Cape Town. Upon arrival, transfer to the One & Only Cape Town hotel. Nestled in the cosmopolitan Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the One & Only offers breathtaking vistas of Table Mountain and Signal Hill.
Hotel: One & Only Cape Town Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 30 – Thursday, October 3: Cape Town
Delight in a half-day city tour of Cape Town. This vibrant cultural excursion will take you to some of the Mother City’s most renowned attractions! Our first stop at Table Mountain with a return revolving cable car ride – weather permitted. Enjoy a scenic drive along the coastline through Clifton and Sea Point towards the Company Gardens. Next, the tour will take you past the Houses of Parliament, City Hall, the Castle and Slave Lodge and the Bo-Kaap — Cape Town’s traditional Malay Quarter. The tour will end at Signal Hill to witness the firing of the noon gun.
Hotel: One & Only Cape Town Breakfast included
Day 31 – Friday, October 4: Cape Town
Enjoy a scenic full day tour visiting some of the most renowned attractions of Cape Town as we head towards beautiful Clifton Beach and historic Simon’s Town, renowned Chapman’s Peak Drive, Seal Island and Penguin Colony, Cape Point Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch Gardens. This scenic journey invites guests to take-in the breathtaking vistas of Cape Point. From Clifton beach, Camps Bay, Hout Bay and the renowned Chapman’s Peak to historic Simon’s Town, Cape Point Nature Reserve, The Cape of Good Hope and the Kirstenbosch Gardens – there’s a picture-perfect moment for all.
Hotel: One & Only Cape Town Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 32 – Saturday, October 5: Cape Town Walvis Bay, Namibia to Namib Desert 690 NM
Fly to Walvis Bay where we will take a charter flight to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. Cradled against the ancient mountains, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its sophisticated desert experience with its luxurious accommodation overlooking the stark yet beautiful Namib Desert.
Hotel: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Breakfast and Dinner (with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, teas, coffees, refreshments on game drives included)
Day 33 – Sunday, October 6: Namib Desert
Enjoy scenic drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, quadbiking through the desert, guided nature walks, stargazing and picnic excursions.
Hotel: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, teas, coffees, refreshments on game drives included
Air Journey LLC Journey to Africa 2013 (v03) Page 8 of 13 Day 34 – Monday, October 7: Namib Desert to Walvis Bay Ondangwa, Namibia 315 NM
We’ll take a charter flight back to Walvis Bay to pick up our planes and fly to Ondangwa. Protea Hotel Ondangwa is situated in the cultural heartland of Namibia, approximately 92km from the spectacular Etosha National Park in the far north of the country. Represented by most government ministries and financial institutions, Ondongwa’s cultural experience offers informal markets and a host of experiences.
Hotel: Protea Ondangwa Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 35 – Tuesday, October 8: Ondangwa Pointe Noire, Congo Sao Tome 815 + 440 NM
Fly to Sao Tome - situated directly on the equator. It has a breathtaking landscape with once-active volcanoes, rugged terrain, beautiful palm- fringed beaches and dense forests. You’ll see picturesque colonial Portuguese architecture with some of the best examples in the world of Portuguese forts, estates and buildings.
Hotel: Club Santana Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 36 – Wednesday, October 9: Sao Tome
Enjoy a half day boat excursion with snorkeling and a picnic lunch. There will be time today to relax or explore on your own.
Hotel: Club Santana Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 37 – Thursday, October 10: Sao Tome Accra, Ghana 520 NM
Fly to Accra, the beautiful capital city of Ghana. Upon arrival, transfer to the Villa Monticello. Accra is a lively metropolis with restaurants, nightclubs, shops, markets and museums. All are within minutes reach from the hotel.
Hotel: Villa Monticello Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 38 – Friday, October 11: Accra
Today we will discover the highlights and quiet secrets of Ghana's exhilarating capital city with a local guide.
Hotel: Villa Monticello Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 39 – Saturday, October 12: Accra Bamako, Mali Laayoune, Morocco 620 NM + 925 NM
Fly to Laayoune – Western Sahara’s largest urban center and the capital of the former Spanish Sahara. There will be a technical stop in Bamako.
Hotel: Hotel Nagjir City Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 40 – Sunday, October 13: Laayoune Madeira, Portugal 380 NM
Fly to Madeira – a breathtakingly beautiful subtropical island off the coast of Portugal. Madeira Island is known for its rich natural beauty. Every part of this volcanic island has something different to offer and is abundant with picturesque landscapes of steep majestic mountains, dropping into lush green valleys and breathtaking views of its rugged coastlines.
Hotel: Reid’s Palace Breakfast and Dinner included
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Today’s tour follows the eastern coast of the island with a visit to Cabanas de São Jorge, a unique village overlooking the sea and surrounded by mountains and vineyards that feature some of Madeira’s most spectacular scenery.
We’ll stop in Ponta Delgada, a picturesque village with breathtaking natural surroundings, for a lunch of typical Madeira dishes before we continue to São Vicente, idyllically set in a beautiful valley where you will be able to visit the best underground volcanic features ever found on the Island, São Vicente Caves. The return journey takes you through stunning valleys and ravines carved into the island over millions of years, passing through the beautiful zone of Ribeira Brava.
Hotel: Reid’s Palace Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 42 – Tuesday, October 15: Madeira
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This would be a good time to enjoy one of the Levada walks - paths following the Levada irrigation channels right to the most hidden and magnificent spots on the island.
Optional activities include deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, whale and dolphin watching, golf and horseback riding.
Hotel: Reid’s Palace Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 43 – Wednsday, October 16: Madeira Lisbon, Portugal 520 NM
Fly to Lisbon. Upon arrival, transfer to the Four Seasons. The hotel reflects charm of historic Portugal and offers vistas of Eduardo VII Park, St. George's Moorish castle, the Old Town and the Tagus River from atop one of Lisbon's seven hills.
Hotel: Four Seasons Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 44 – Thursday, October 17: Lisbon
Get ready for the ride of your life as we jump into motorcycle sidecars and zoom along 14th-century cobblestone streets to take in castles, monuments, monasteries and alleyways too tight for cars.
Hotel: Four Seasons Breakfast included
Day 45 – Friday, October 18: Lisbon Dinard, France 665 NM
Fly to Dinard where we will transfer to our hotel outside Le Mont St. Michel before our visit to the abbey. Situated on a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the Gulf of Saint-Malo, Mont St. Michel is connected with the mainland by a causeway. The islet, celebrated for its Benedictine abbey, has small houses and shops on its lowest level. Above these stand the monastic buildings, many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church at about 240’ above sea level. This afternoon we will visit this amazing monument.
Hotel: l'Ermitage Mont Saint Michel Breakfast and Dinner included
Air Journey LLC Journey to Africa 2013 (v03) Page 10 of 13 Day 46 – Saturday, October 19: Dinard Dublin, Ireland 330 NM
Fly to Dublin. Upon arrival, transfer to the Shelbourne Hotel. The history of Shelbourne Hotel Dublin goes way back to 1824 when Tipperaryman Martin Burke established it after acquiring three adjoining town houses that overlook the famous St. Stephen’s Green (the largest garden square in the whole of Europe). The Irish Constitution was drafted in the 112th room in 1922. This is why the room is referred to as The Constitution Room.
Hotel: Shelbourne Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 47 – Sunday, October 20: Dublin
Our tour begins with a panoramic Dublin city tour which takes in the main sights including the famous “Doors of Dublin” and the elegant Georgian squares. We’ll visit Trinity College and the Old Library building built by Thomas Burgh in the 18th century. Before viewing the famous book visitors pass through an e xcellent exhibition based on the book of Kells and other important writings from Ireland's monasteries.
Next you'll visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church made famous by its former dean Jonathan Swift, author of “Gulliver’s Travels”. St Patrick’s is the National Cathedral of Ireland and is built on the site where St Patrick preache d. The massive west towers house a large array of bells whose ringing tones have become part of the very character of Dublin.
Hotel: Shelbourne Hotel Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 48 – Monday, October 21: Dublin Reykjavik, Iceland 805 NM
After an in-depth briefing, we will launch for our over-water crossing to Iceland.
Hotel: Holt Hotel Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 49 – Tuesday, October 22: Reykjavik Narsarsuaq, Greenland Goose Bay, Canada 670 + 675 NM
Another in-depth briefing before we head for Goose Bay (or Iqaluit) with a stop in Narsarsuaq (or Nuuk) for lunch and to refuel before taking our final over-water crossing and touching down on the North American continent in Canada.
Hotel: Hotel North Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 50 – Wednesday, October 23: Goose Bay Home 605 NM
After breakfast and a briefing, we will fly our separate ways as we complete our journey home.
Breakfast included
NOTES: Because of the numerous climate zones we will be crossing and the complex logistics required for this journey, all participants should be ready for some last minute changes. On every Flying Day, lunch is not included. For safety we recommend you order a lunch box at the hotel on the day before departure which will be charged to your room. Do not eat at the airports! There is no tour on the schedule of each day of arrival so you can relax at your beautiful hotels. Our half-day city tours are normally scheduled for the morning after our arrival at a destination. All dinners while on this tour are “a la carte”. A Pilots Meeting will be scheduled the evening prior to the next day’s flight for each destination. Hotels may change within same category until two weeks before departure or during the tour if a delay makes the hotels no longer available.
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Route of Flight
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Journey to Africa Distances From: To: Code Distance (NM) Home Quebec City CYQB Quebec City Iqaluit 1,050 Quebec City Kuujjuaq CYVP 510 Kuujjuaq Iqaluit CYFB 540 Iqaluit Ilulissat BGJN 530 Ilulissat Reykjavik BIRK 750 Reykjavik Vienna 1,635 Reykjavik Prestwick EGPK 735 Prestwick Vienna LOWW 900 Vienna Bodrum LTFE 815 Bodrum Aqaba OJAQ 535 Aqaba Djibouti 1,175 Aqaba Jeddah OEJN 525 Jeddah Djibouti HDAM 650 Djibouti Nairobi HKNW 855 Nairobi Masai Mara Charter flight (90 nm) Nairobi Pemba FQPB 730 Pemba Materno Charter flight Pemba Livingstone FLLI 900 Livingstone Pilanesburg FAPN 460 Pilanesburg Cape Town FACT 685 Cape Town Walvis Bay FYWB 690 Walvis Bay Ondangwa FYOA 315 Ondangwa Sao Tome 1,255 Ondangwa Pointe Noire FCPP 815 Pointe Noire Sao Tome FPST 440 Sao Tome Accra DGAA 520 Accra Laayoune 1,545 Accra Bamako GABS 620 Bamako Laayoune GMML 925 Laayoune Madeira LPMA 380 Madeira Lisbon LPPT 520 Lisbon Dinard LFRD 665 Dinard Dublin EIDW 330 Dublin Reykjavik BIRK 805 Reykjavik Goose Bay 1,345 Reykjavik Narsarsuaq BGBW 670 Narsarsuaq Goose Bay CYYR 675 Goose Bay Home TOTAL NM 17,235
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