FROM CAPE TOWN TO WALVIS BAY CRUISE

Where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, this varied route presents the wonders of creation. Experience every facet of Africa’s biodiversity.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Cape Town/South Africa Overnight stay on board A safari of contrasts awaits you when the HANSEATIC inspiration transforms South Africa into a very special explorer’s terrain. Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is your starting point. Enjoy the evening atmosphere of Long Street with its Victorian buildings.

Day 2 Cape Town/South Africa Departure 7.00 hrs

Day 3 Mossel Bay From 7.00 to 14.00 hrs The pioneering spirit of seafarer Bartolomeu Dias surrounds you in Mossel Bay. In 1488, he is said to have become the first European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. A replica of his caravel can be found in the

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com museum here. elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and antelopes. Alternatively, look for endangered black and white rhinos in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Day 4 Relaxation at sea Nature Reserve*; you might also see some lions and zebras.

Day 5 East London Day 7 Richards Bay From 7.00 to 13.00 hrs Take an independent shore visit and Departure 19.00 hrs explore this idyllic city by the sea. The stunning beaches provide a taste of things to come on the Sunshine Coast and in East Day 8 Durban London. From here, your days will focus on the fascinating From 7.00 to 22.00 hrs Durban is a unique melting pot of fauna – lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants and buffalo. The Indian, European and African cultures. From here, a game drive legendary “Big Five” are not actually the largest animals in through Tala Game Reserve* will take you through the bush, Africa, but were once considered the most defensive by and with a little luck past hippos, ostriches and various species big-game hunters. Today, South Africa’s focus is on protecting of water birds and birds of prey. Spectacular landscapes await its species – a respectful distance is maintained at all times on on a three-day overland excursion: pure nature in the kingdom game drives. Your first animal sightings await as you cross the of Lesotho*. Head up into the southerly Drakensberg vast Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve*. Explore the South mountains, a barren place of winding switchbacks, dramatic African bushland in open-top safari jeeps. The numerous rivers passes and vast panoramas before rejoining the ship in Port that spring from the Drakensberg mountain range are a lifeline Elizabeth. for mammals and birds. Take a kayak tour on the Nahoon River* and explore shores that attract cormorants, kingfishers Day 9 Relaxation at sea and herons. There is no way of knowing which species you will see – but this is what makes each game drive so exciting. Day 10 Port Elizabeth Arrival 8.00 hrs From the coastal city, you have plenty of

Day 6 Richards Bay opportunities to delve deep into the heart of Africa. Perhaps Arrival 19.30 hrs Enjoy the same thrill when you set out from you’ll discover some unforgettable scenes: giraffes and zebras Richards Bay with the gamekeepers on a night safari to watch cooling themselves at the water holes, or a group of warthogs sea turtles*. Will you be lucky enough to catch them laying their searching the ground for food. Kariega Private Game Reserve* eggs on the beach? If you have not yet managed to spot all of is home to more than 25 wild species and over 200 species of the “Big Five”, another opportunity presents itself on a two-day bird. In the midst of nature, spend a night at the Pumba Private overland excursion to Phinda Private Game Reserve*. African Game Reserve* and marvel as you watch the wildlife wake experiences don’t get any better than this: animals in the wild, a before the sun has even risen. Addo Elephant National Park* is comfortable lodge in the “Zulu-Zen” design and glorious red focused entirely on these colossal creatures. The population sunrises and sunsets. Here you have a good chance of seeing had nearly died out when the park was founded in 1931; today,

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com it is home to around 400 elephants. The township tour – South Africa with a difference* gives you the chance to meet the residents and learn about the 1923 Natives Urban Areas Act.

Day 11 Port Elizabeth Departure 13.00 hrs

Days 12 - 13 Relaxation at sea

Day 14 Luderitz/Namibia From 15.00 to 20.00 hrs Colourful Luderitz greets you on the edge of the Namib desert with numerous buildings from the German colonial era. The cruise may come to an end when you reach Walvis Bay, but your vibrant memories of Africa will never fade.

Day 15 Walvis Bay/Namibia Arrival 23.00 hrs Overnight stay on board

Day 16 Walvis Bay/Namibia

Please Note: Itineraries are subject to change.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: HANSEATIC

YOUR SHIP: Hanseatic

VESSEL TYPE:

LENGTH: 403ft

PASSENGER CAPACITY: 175

BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1991

Aboard the M/S Hanseatic you will discover your very own personal expedition. Due to the background five-star service, the dress code on board is casually sporty and ashore mainly you will enjoy your holiday to the maximum and it will become comfortable and appropriate to the destination visited. Only for an unforgettable experience. the occasion of the Captain's dinner a formal dress code would The Hanseatic was built in 1991 in Finland. It weighs 8380 tons be recommended. Most of the guests belong to the middle to and has a draught of 4,90 meters only. It is a small and advanced age-groups. The Hanseatic is less attractive to versatile ship used for expeditions but at the same time it offers families. more than average space for its 175 passengers. On its ### Living aboard expedition-cruises extraordinary destinations such as Antarctica, During the day meals are offered within an open seating. In the Greenland, Micronesia or the North Western Passage are to be evening dinner is served in the main restaurant. There is enough found on the itinerary. Apart from these, destinations as capacity in the main restaurant for all guests at once. The Norway, the Baltic Sea, the North Sea or the Mediterranean Sea excellent culinary offer fulfills the standard of a five star service. are also attractive to the Hanseatic for their more individual Each cruise of the Hanseatic is accompanied by specialized smaller ports, off the tourist track. The itineraries are designed lectors who will be happy to answer all your questions on the in a very individual and respectful manner. current itinerary. In exciting and interesting presentations you ### Atmosphere on board will gain all important background knowledge on the visited The Hanseatic is an attractive cruise ship for the explorer type of destinations in the Darwin Hall. Once reached the destination tourist. Moreover, it offers a five star standard to its guests. you will shipped out in individual Zodiacs with a small group During the day only. This will offer you a chance to experience the wonders of our nature in the most possible individual way. There a sauna, a

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com gym and a sun bed to be found aboard the Hanseatic. On deck there is a temperature-regulated pool which is filled with sea water. Moreover, there are bicycles onboard that you can use free of charge for individual excursions in the destinations. ### Cabins All cabins are comfortable and designed elegant. The average size of 22 square meter (suites 44 square meter) offers enough space for the guests. There are exclusively outside cabins. All cabins are equipped with a television with satellite program and a possibility to send and receive emails. Your mini bar will be topped up with non-alcoholic drinks free of charge on a daily basis.

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