Nature is a constant wonder on this voyage from South Africa to Mauritius via a string of Indian Ocean islands. See the Big Five in Zululand, meet the lemurs of Madagascar, ascend Réunion Island’s volcano and spot hundreds of birds on a Mauritian island sanctuary. Our guest speaker, wildlife artist David Shepherd, will auction on board one of his paintings completed during the cruise to raise funds for his wildlife and conservation charity.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Tim Earl and David Shepherd
Durban - Port Louis
09/03/2009 - 21/03/2009
Number of Nights: 12
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| PRE-CRUISE TOUR OPTION Battlefields tour staying at Three Trees Lodge or Fugitives’ Drift Lodge. Or Safari at Phinda Mountain Lodge. 6th March – 9th March 2009 |
| POST-CRUISE TOUR OPTION Oberoi Hotel, St Géran Hotel or Taj Exotica Hotel. 21st March – 23rd March 2009 |
TRAVEL PLAN
MONDAY 9TH MARCH
Durban, South Africa
Guests embark Hebridean Spirit in Durban.
TUESDAY 10TH MARCH
Durban, South Africa
We drive into Zululand to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game
Reserve. Guests will enjoy game drives in 4x4s to see the
Big Five as well as hippos, wildebeest and some of 300
recorded bird species. Lunch will be at the Hilltop Camp
Restaurant. We rejoin the ship at Richard’s Bay.
WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH
Richard’s Bay, South Africa
The morning sees us visit the Greater St Lucia Wetland
Park. This coastal wilderness reserve and UNESCO World
Heritage Site supports an amazing array of wildlife.
Guests will take a boat ride on the lake, seeing pelicans,
hippos and Nile crocodiles. We return for lunch on board
and sail for Mozambique.
THURSDAY 12TH MARCH
Maputo, Mozambique
Arriving in Mozambique’s capital, we take a tour of the
city, a melting pot of Bantu, Portuguese, Arab, Indian
and Chinese cultures. Guests will see charming colonial
buildings and landmarks including Gustav Eiffel’s railway
station. We also visit the Jardin Tundura Botanical
Gardens before lunch at the Polana Hotel. In the
afternoon, guests can take a swim at the hotel or
spend free time in Maputo.
FRIDAY 13TH – SUNDAY 15TH MARCH
At sea.
MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Toamasina, Madagascar
We reach Madagascar after a morning at sea and take
a tour of the port city of Toamasina. We visit the Historical
Museum, Bazary Be (‘big market’) in the colourful Creole
district and a local school, before heading to a private
tennis club where guests can stroll on its private beach.
TUESDAY 17TH MARCH
Toamasina, Madagascar
Madagascar is called the ‘eighth continent’ because of
its incredible biodiversity, and today’s excursion to Parc
Ivoloina reveals the island’s botanical wonders and
famous lemur population. Guests will take guided walks
around this zoological park, viewing 10 types of lemur
and learning about conservation work and breeding
programmes. We return to the ship for lunch and an
afternoon at sea.
WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH
Pointe des Galets, Le Port, Réunion
We arrive on the island of Réunion in the early evening
and have dinner on board, followed by entertainment
from local singers and dancers.
THURSDAY 19TH MARCH
Pointe des Galets, Le Port, Réunion
Spectacular scenery unfurls on our way to Piton de la
Fournaise, Réunion’s active volcano. On the slopes,
guests will have views across a landscape of red lava
rocks and into the crater itself at 2,311m. After a Creole
lunch at the base of the volcano, we continue to the
capital of St Denis.
FRIDAY 20TH MARCH
Port Louis, Mauritius
We tour the Mauritian capital, founded by the French
in 1735 as a restocking point for ships travelling around
the Cape of Good Hope. We visit the Mahebourg Naval
Museum, then board local boats to Ile aux Aigrettes.
This unspoilt island and nature reserve is home to more
than 130 protected birds. Guests can wildlife-watch
before lunch at a local restaurant.
SATURDAY 21ST MARCH
Port Louis, Mauritius
Guests disembark Hebridean Spirit in Port Louis.
including 3 GALA DINNERS
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PRICES
| Pricing Plan Per Person for Mon 9th Mar 2009 - Sat 21st Mar 2009 | |||||
| Single Cabin | Tariff Price | Best Price from * | Cabin Details | Virtual Tour | |
| Price Category E1 | £10,848 | £8,461 |  |
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| Price Category D1 | £11,116 | £8,670 | |
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| Price Category C1 | £12,148 | £9,475 | |
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| Price Category E2 | £8,608 | £6,456 | |
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| Price Category D2 | £8,892 | £6,669 | |
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| Price Category C2 | £9,720 | £7,290 | |
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| Price Category B2 | £12,376 | £9,282 | |
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| Price Category A | £14,404 | £10,803 | |
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NOTE: Price includes scheduled economy return flights, transfers, privately escorted tours, all meals, specially selected wines, spirits and champagne on board, gratuities, port and passenger taxes.
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