Africa and Beyond

THE CALL OF AFRICA AND BEYOND

An epic journey from Cape Town to the Seychelles aboard the Pride of Africa and the MS Island Sky 9th January to 9th February 2017 2 Table Mountain, Cape Town

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In spite of all its regional difficulties, Africa still captures the imagination like no In the coastal city of Dar es Salaam we leave the Pride of Africa and begin other continent. Its varied cultures and people, its extraordinary wildlife and the second leg of our journey aboard the MS Island Sky. After a day perhaps most of all, the majesty of its landscapes cast a lifelong spell on all of exploration in atmospheric Zanzibar our island hopping expedition who visit. If you enjoy travelling on trains and small ships and have a hankering through the pristine islands of the Seychelles and Amirante begins, the to explore Africa in some depth, then this may be the ideal trip for you. Our highlight of which for many will be our time spent on Aldabra which Sir journey unites the most luxurious of trains with the all-suite MS Island Sky, a Julian Huxley referred to as ‘one of nature’s treasures and should belong perfect marriage for genuine travellers. Due to the success and high demand to the whole world” and where we plan to spend two days exploring. Our of a similar trip we have now offered twice before we are delighted to have the small ship allows us access to wonderful places denied to larger ships and Game drive opportunity to operate this once in a lifetime journey again. with our onboard experts you can learn about and enjoy encounters with fabulous endemic wildlife in this immensely rich and timeless corner of the After a four night stay at the wonderful Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, Indian Ocean. With our purpose built Zodiacs we will land on otherwise Red-footed Booby, Cosmoledo during which time there will be a selection of excursions we embark the inaccessible beaches, explore vast lagoons and coral reefs and encounter Pride of Africa and travel north through South Africa, through Botswana and some of the most extraordinarily beautiful tropical scenery to be found Zimbabwe and cross the border to the magnificent Victoria Falls before we anywhere in the world. cross the mighty Zambezi River travelling north to Zambia where we join the Tazara Railway line. In Zambia visit the Chisimba Falls and continue the climb Such detailed and demanding itineraries require intensive planning and towards the Zambian and Tanzanian border, almost the midpoint between well-orchestrated execution. The Pride of Africa has a well-deserved Africa’s two Great Rift Valley lakes. Descend into the Rift Valley travelling reputation for excellence and many years of experience operating in South through stunning scenery as the train negotiates the tunnels, switchbacks and Africa. The MS Island Sky likewise has years of experience in sailing the viaducts of the escarpment. Time permitting we will visit the Selous Game waters of the Indian Ocean and a crew that is second to none in providing Reserve, the largest on the continent and the very vision of ‘Timeless Africa’. the very best of service and experiences in these waters.

3 feature of the Observation Car is the enlarged windows and open-air balcony. At the centre of the train there is a non-smoking Lounge Car, THE PRIDE OF AFRICA which also houses the Gift Shop. Deep sofas and wingback chairs make for an extremely comfortable car. In maintaining the spirit of travel of a We are delighted to have chartered the luxurious Pride of Africa private train from our bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. As with all the service cars the lounges are air-conditioned, yet the windows can be associates at Rovos Rail. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an opened allowing in the sights, sounds and scents of Africa. international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood- YOUR DINING panelled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied The Pride of Africa has two 42-seater Dining Cars to accommodate the scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere maximum complement of 72 passengers in total comfort at one sitting. An enthusiastic team of chefs are responsible for overseeing the very of a bygone era when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa important task of ensuring guests’ every need is catered for. There is an in a relaxed and elegant fashion. accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty. Every morning there is a full breakfast with dishes cooked to order and a buffet selection of fresh fruits and yoghurts. Lunch and dinner are set menus and both are complemented by a selection of excellent YOUR ACCOMMODATION The Royal Suites, each of which takes up half a carriage, are spacious and South African wines. Dietary requests will be catered for and guests can The train carries a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed elegant, measuring 16 square metres in size. Each has its own private discuss the menus with the chef prior to the meals for alternative options. suites. The sleeper coaches are some of the most spacious in the world, lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. offering every modern convenience and comfort. The epitome of luxury, The Deluxe Suites measure 10 square metres and have a lounge area and LIFE ONBOARD with handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features, the air- en-suite bathroom with shower and the Pullman Suites which measure In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios conditioned suites accommodate two people offering the option of twin seven square metres are equipped with a comfortable sofa-sat during the or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and or spacious double beds. All are equipped with a writing surface and, for day and converted to double or twin beds for the evening. essentially anything that has the ability to disturb other passengers is valuables, a personal safe. There is also a bar fridge filled with confined to the privacy of your suites only. For days on the train dress is beverages of the passengers’ choice and room service is available 24 YOUR SPACE smart casual. Evening attire is more formal – for the gentlemen a jacket hours a day. In the en-suite bathrooms original fittings are combined with On board there is a non-smoking Observation Car at the rear of the train, and tie is a minimum requirement while for ladies cocktail/evening the modern technology of hot showers, hair dryers and shaver sockets. while the coach next to it contains a small smoking lounge. A unique dresses or suits.

4 The Pullman Suite

The Deluxe Suite

The Royal Suite

5 Dining on deck Restaurant

Library

YOUR DINING Another benefit of a small ship is the quality of the cuisine. With only one MS ISLAND SKY sitting and a maximum of just over 100 passengers, the galley is able to provide delicious meals. Where possible and when it meets his high The much loved MS Island Sky is one of the finest small ships in the world. With a standards, the chef will obtain local produce in markets or buy the catch of the day from a passing fishing boat. In the main elegant dining room, maximum passenger capacity of only 114, a vessel of her size is capable of carrying breakfast is served buffet-style, with certain items cooked to order and lunch many more but instead the MS Island Sky has the benefit of unusually large suites, and dinner is à la carte. When weather permits, breakfast and a buffet-style lunch are also served on deck. To enhance your dining experience even luxuriously appointed public areas and spacious outside decks. further a selection of wines are included with lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge and tea and coffee are available 24 hours.

Onboard there is a high ratio of crew to passengers. Our friendly crew team and of course good food which may be enjoyed leisurely in the YOUR SUITE of 75 are mainly Filipino and Eastern European and our Scandinavian attractive dining room, all contribute to making any voyage aboard the Onboard there are 57 exceptionally spacious and well designed suites. All captains are experienced mariners, having been in service aboard large MS Island Sky a memorable experience. After a day ashore you will return feature a sitting room area and some have private balconies. 2000 plus passenger vessels and who now prefer a less frantic life aboard to the comfort and peace of a well run and exceedingly comfortable ship. The feeling of luxury is enhanced by the wood panelling and brass, which a small ship. If, like them and us, you prefer a more peaceful life at sea, predominates throughout the vessel conveying the atmosphere of a you will find the MS Island Sky the perfect ship. When choosing the vessel YOUR SPACE private yacht. The passenger accommodation is arranged over five decks for your next voyage of discovery, you can select a ship with endless The spacious and finely decorated public rooms include a large lounge and all suites have outside views. Each affords considerable comfort with entertainment and impersonal service or come with us where peace, high where daily briefings and talks will be provided throughout the voyage en-suite bathroom featuring marble-topped vanity unit with sink and walk- quality service and attention to detail are the order of the day. and an elegant bar where a pianist plays periodically throughout the in shower, large wardrobes, dressing table with large mirror and stool and day. The onboard library is the perfect place to relax with a book. Daily excellent storage. There is a mini-fridge, flat screen television with inbuilt There will be no organised entertainment, fancy dress, deck games or any newspapers and magazines are placed in the library depending on local DVD/CD player and a telephone in each suite. Bottled water, Molton of the usual big ship experiences. The atmosphere onboard is more akin availability. Outside there is a rear sun deck, a bar and comfortable deck Brown toiletries, towelling dressing gowns and slippers are also provided to a private yacht or country hotel. A little music in the lounge or bar after furniture for sun bathing or relaxing with a book. On the top deck there is for your comfort. Other facilities include a programmable electronic safe, dinner, informative port briefings and presentations from our expedition a further observation and sun deck. hairdryer, assorted toiletries and air-conditioning and heating.

6 DECK PLAN

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This cruise visits out of the way destinations. You will be accompanied by an expedition team and some landings ashore will be made by Zodiac landing craft. Cruises such as this will appeal to the more adventurous and those who enjoy the natural world.

7 Club Standard Forward Cabin, Magellan Deck Victoria falls Jackass Penguin, Cape Town Tau Game Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve

THE ITINERARY

Day 1 London to Cape Town, South Africa. Fly by scheduled flight. Day 7 Kimberley. This morning we continue our journey arriving in departure. We continue to Plumtree for border formalities with Zimbabwe Kimberley in the early afternoon. Visit the ‘Big Hole’ and Diamond and where we will spend the night. Day 2 Cape Town. Arrive this morning and transfer to the Cape Grace Museum with an historic tram ride. We leave Kimberley in the late Hotel for a four night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure to afternoon. Very soon after departing Kimberley there is a shallow lake Day 12 En-route. Spend the day travelling through Zimbabwe. In the acclimatise before we meet this evening for a welcome drink and dinner. on the left hand side where spectacular flocks of Flamingos can often be early evening we will pass Gwaai and Dete along one of the world’s seen. Enjoy dinner as we travel towards Klerksdorp. longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres –and along the Days 3 to 5 Cape Town. We have three days to explore wonderful eastern edge of the Hwange National Park where occasional sightings of Cape Town. During our time here we will arrange a full day excursion Day 8 Pretoria. This morning we journey past the goldfields before arriving animals can occur. to the famous Cape Winelands of Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch into Pretoria, one of the most picturesque South African cities. After lunch including wine tastings and a lunch at one of the estates. Also enjoy a a guided tour will include the famous Voortrekker Monument. For those Day 13 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Arrive at Victoria Falls this morning. full day tour to the beautiful Cape Peninsula including Groot Constantia, interested a visit will be arranged to the locomotive workshops, home of Walk from the train to the “Grand Lady” Victoria Falls Hotel, a short Fish Hoek, Simonstown, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak and Hout Bay. We the Pride of Africa. Return to the train in the late afternoon and depart. way down the path, for an overnight stay. The Falls straddle the border will ensure that our time in Cape Town is well balanced allowing time between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and both countries share its World to enjoy escorted excursions in addition to some free time to explore Days 9 & 10 Madikwe Game Reserve. Arrive at Zeerust and transfer to the Heritage Site status. The Falls, with a drop of more than 100 metres into at your own pace, whether you want to enjoy a stroll along the Victoria Madikwe Game Reserve for a two night stay at Tau Game Lodge. Madikwe is the sheer Zambezi Gorge and the Zambezi River are the central point in and Alfred waterfront. For those who have not visited Cape Town before the fourth largest game reserves in South Africa offering great game viewing an area of spectacular scenic beauty: from the Falls themselves to the we will offer a number of optional excursions including Robben Island, a opportunities. It has been the recipient of an ambitious and successful broad, picturesque course of the Zambezi River upstream, the rainforest chance to enjoy the views from the top of Table Mountain or explore the restocking programme, with game indigenous to the area. The 75 000 adjacent and the stark jagged gorge downstream, the power and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Our tour manager will be on hand to hectares now boast an excellent wildlife population including the ‘Big Five’. timelessness of nature’s forces are evident throughout. This evening we assist with any arrangements you require locally. You can also expect to see its packs of wild dog, which are often sighted, take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, a magical experience. Dinner both black and white rhino, extensive plains game including sable, gemsbok, will be taken at the hotel at the ‘Jungle Junction Restaurant’ named Day 6 Embark the Pride of Africa. After breakfast in the hotel we transfer springbok and giraffe, as well as over 340 species of birds. Enjoy dawn and after an early train station there, but now is a lovely open-air dining area to Cape Town station and board our private train. Lunch will be served as dusk safaris and during the day relax amongst the lodge’s excellent facilities. serving delicious, fresh food. the train travels towards Worcester in the Hex River Valley. We continue to Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through this historic village and Day 11 Gaborone. After an early morning game drive we will depart Day 14 Victoria Falls & Livingstone, Zambia. Enjoy a day at leisure at enjoy dinner as we travel through the Karoo via De Aar towards Kimberley. Madikwe for Gaborone where we re-join the train for a mid-day Victoria Falls. A selection of optional tours will be offered today, for

8 example, join a guided tour of the falls, take the ‘Flight of Angels’ or enjoy a round of golf. In the late afternoon re-board the train for the short journey to Livingstone across the bridge border in Zambia.

We have enjoyed planning this remarkable journey through Africa. The combination of the elegance of the Pride of Africa as we travel through the heart of Africa with the comfort of the MS Island Sky as she visits the remote islands off the coast makes for a fascinating journey. We have great chances to view wildlife but also soak up the ambience of the communities along the way.

Paul Mildon, Head of Sea and Land product for Noble Caledonia

Days 15 & 16 Zambia. We have two days onboard as we journey through Zambia with plenty of time to relax, admire the passing scenery and join one of the lectures in the lounge car. We will cross Kafue Railway Bridge, a 477-metre long steel girder truss bridge of 13 spans each at 33 metres supported on concrete piers, before passing Lusaka, Serenje and Mpika and stopping in Kasama.

Day 17 Chisimba Falls. After breakfast we disembark for a morning Island Sky & giant tortoise excursion to Chisimba Falls, a combination of three successive falls in the Northern Province of Zambia. The Bemba people regard this as one of Voortrekker monument, Pretoria the most sacred places of power. We re-board the train at lunchtime and continue to the Tanzanian border and the town of Makambako.

Day 18 Makambako, Tanzania. After breakfast we will arrive in Makambako and commence our descent through the spectacular pass towards Kisaki in the Selous Game Reserve. At 55,000 square kilometres, Selous is four times larger than the famous Serengeti in the north. Fed by the mighty Rufiji River, the largest river in East Africa which drains most of South Western Tanzania’s water, this reserve is home to over 1,000,000 large animals and is home to over half of Tanzania’s elephant population. Our lecture programme continues or simply sit back and enjoy the scenery.

9 Elephants Hippos at Selous Game Reserve

Day 19 Selous Game Reserve. This morning, if time permits we will disembark for a game drive at Selous before we descend into the valley through the Udzungwa Mountains and negotiate the tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the escarpment.

Day 20 Dar es Salaam/Embark MS Island Sky. After breakfast arrive in Exploring by Zodiac Dar es Salaam. After the peace of the African bush, Dar es Salaam with its bustling streets will be a complete contrast. Here we say goodbye to Robber Crab our private train and enjoy a city tour and lunch before embarking the MS Island Sky in the afternoon. Sail in the early evening and arrive in Zanzibar where we moor overnight.

Day 21 Zanzibar, Tanzania. Here the colourful harbour will be crowded with dhows, very much setting the scene for our visit to the Arab style city with its long narrow streets, bazaars, houses with overhanging balconies and intricately carved doorways. Out of town there are magnificent brilliant white sandy beaches and lush vegetation with plantations of cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg which fill the air with heady aromas. On a morning tour, soak up the timeless atmosphere of Stone Town including Livingstone House, Sultan’s Palace, the slave market and the old Fort. The afternoon is free to relax and explore independently or La Digue join a tour to a spice farm to experience the various fruits and spices cultivated on the island where you will find everything from jackfruit to coconuts, turmeric and vanilla to lipstick trees.

Day 22 At sea. Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. Maybe join one of the lectures or spend time on deck as we cruise to the Seychelles.

Days 23 to 25 Aldabra & Assumption Island, Seychelles. We have two and a half days to enjoy the Aldabra group of islands. We will clear immigration on the island of Assumption with time here to beachcomb, join a nature walk or snorkel before sailing the short distance to Aldabra where we will have two full days to explore the island referred to by Sir Julian Huxley as “One of nature’s treasures and should belong to the whole world”. Aldabra is unique and every time we call at what is believed to be the world’s largest atoll we find something new of interest. Sightings have been made of the extremely rare White throated rail, we find the world’s second largest colony of frigate birds whilst it is also home to the largest crab, the coconut crab. While exploring by Zodiac it is difficult to know in which direction to look. The clear blue seas abound with colourful life, the skies are alive with varied birdlife and ashore giant land tortoises forage as they have done for millions of years. We will explore Picard Island with a short walk to see some of the thousands of tortoises and numerous robber crabs. We will include as much as possible with our time on Aldabra making landings on South Island and trips into the lagoon, a vast 17 mile stretch of shallow clear water. From our Zodiacs we can watch the ever-changing undersea world and snorkel in colourful coral waters teeming with marine life. Our programme ashore will be flexible and in the hands of our expedition leader based on sea and weather conditions. One thing is for sure, you will not be disappointed by these extraordinary islands and atolls.

10 Hawksbill Turtle Fairy Tern Aldabra Leopard basking in a tree

Day 26 Cosmoledo. Spend the day on Cosmoledo where a huge ring of nesting turtles. Whilst keen snorkellers will have the chance to swim Day 31 Praslin & La Digue. In the morning explore Praslin’s ‘Vallee de twelve islands circle a lagoon. Many of the atolls are still to be surveyed over the outlying coral. Mai’, the last remnant of the original high-canopied Seychelles palm and we shall explore some of them by Zodiac. This is an important bird forest and home to the coco de mer. We will walk its paths looking area with all three species of booby found in the Seychelles including the Day 30 Aride & Curieuse. Arrive this morning at the islands to the out for the rare black parrot and enjoying its natural beauty which so last breeding site for Brown Booby. Also spot sooty tern and great frigate north of Mahe. Our first call will be at Aride one of the finest and most overpowered General Gordon. Sail during lunch to nearby La Digue. birds. We may also spot the green turtles, skinks and the Madagascar important seabird islands in the Indian Ocean. Over one million seabirds There is a hint of Henry Moore in the huge granite boulders that lie like banded lizard. breed on the island including tropical shearwater and roseate tern giant sculptures on the brilliant white beaches of the island. Tour the and also five species unique to the Seychelles such as the Seychelles forested nature reserve and the L’Union Estate, a superbly restored 19th Day 27 Farquhar. After a morning at sea we will anchor off Farquhar warbler and Seychelles magpie robin. We will enjoy a walk on the island century colonial house. Rent a bicycle or relax, swim and snorkel from one where we will use our Zodiacs to explore the sparkling lagoon off this amongst the native woodland. Sail over lunch to Curieuse a rugged of the beaches. During dinner sail across to the island of Mahe and the remote atoll ringed island of coconut and casuarina trees. The island is a island which was once home to a leper colony and now houses an Seychelles capital of Victoria where we moor overnight. haven for many species of migratory birds providing us with a delightful eco-museum and visitors centre. The island is an important nesting site afternoon of bird watching or snorkelling. Here we will also find the for Hawksbill turtles and boasts endemic vine and mangroves which we Day 32 Mahe to London. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the single administrator of the island who is kept busy by also being the boat explore on an island walk. airport for our scheduled indirect flight to London. Arrive this evening. master, storekeeper, accountant, postmaster, doctor, policeman and sometimes priest.

Day 28 Alphonse Islands. There are three islands in the Alphonse group which is located directly south of the Amirantes. As we approach the PRICES PER PERSON islands over lunch you will understand why they are regarded by many to Based on double occupancy be the most beautiful of the 115 islands in the Seychelles archipelago. On the main island the circular lagoon offers good snorkelling and there are Pullman Suite on the Pride of Africa and Magellan Deck Standard Suite aboard the MS Island Sky £15495 a number of tracks across the island to enjoy island walks. Pullman Suite on the Pride of Africa and Columbus Deck Superior Suite aboard the MS Island Sky £15995 Deluxe Suite on the Pride of Africa and Columbus Deck Superior Suite aboard the MS Island Sky £16495 Day 29 Desroches, Amirante Islands. The 28 islands in the Amirante Deluxe Suite on the Pride of Africa and Erikson Deck Balcony Suite aboard the MS Island Sky £19995 Group of islands were discovered by Vasco de Gama in 1501 and are considered to be some of the most pristine and untouched islands in Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, four nights at the Cape Grace Hotel (or similar) on a bed and breakfast basis, 11 nights aboard the Pride of Africa on the world. We have a day at the largest of the islands, although still a full board basis, two nights at Madikwe Game Reserve on a full board basis, overnight accommodation at Victoria Falls Hotel on a full board basis, all drinks aboard the only measuring 6 by 1.5 kilometres, Desroches. We will enjoy nature Pride of Africa (excluding certain premium label spirits, wine and champagne) 12 nights aboard the MS Island Sky on a full board basis including wine, beer and soft drinks walks with our onboard naturalists and the island’s conservation team with lunch and dinner onboard, shore excursions, Noble Caledonia onboard team, transfers, port taxes, gratuities onboard the ship and on ship based excursions. observing the flora and fauna and in particular the giant tortoises and Not Included: Travel Insurance, visas, gratuities whilst onboard the Pride of Africa.

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