The otherworldly dunescapes and flamingo-filled waters of Namibia give way to South Africa: dazzling Cape Town, the colonial cities of East London and Durban and the worldfamous landmark of Cape Point. En route we go on safari, stroll on white-sand beaches and roam the estate of a once-mighty sugar baron.
GUEST SPEAKERS
James Naughtie and
Dr. Peter Cattermole
Walvis Bay - Durban
30/01/2009 - 12/02/2009
Number of Nights: 13
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| PRE-CRUISE TOUR OPTION Safari at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge or Onguma Plains Camp’s Fort suites. 27th January – 30th January 2009 |
| POST-CRUISE TOUR OPTION Battlefields tour staying at Three Trees Lodge or Fugitives’ Drift Lodge. Or Safari at Phinda Mountain Lodge. 12th February – 15th February 2009 |
TRAVEL PLAN
FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Guests embark Hebridean Spirit in Walvis Bay.
SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY
Walvis Bay, Namibia
We board local boats for a wildlife-watching cruise
around Walvis Bay. Guests may see flamingos, pelicans,
seals and dolphins. After lunch and later in the afternoon,
we depart in 4x4s for the surreal dunes of the Namib
Desert, arriving at a camp for a star-lit dinner with live
music, fire spinning and dancing.
SUNDAY 1ST – MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
At sea.
TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
Cape Town, South Africa
We arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon, where guests
will have free time and visit Maynardville Open-Air theatre
for an evening performance.
WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY
Cape Town, South Africa
We take a sightseeing tour of Cape Town and a cablecar
ride up Table Mountain. The car’s rotating floor offers
superb views of the harbour and landscape. Guests can
lunch ashore and enjoy free time in the afternoon.
THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
Cape Town, South Africa
We spend a day in the Cape Peninsula, following one of
the most scenic marine drives in the world past
Chapman’s Peak. We arrive at Cape Point where
Bartholomeu Diaz first rounded the Cape in 1488. Guests
can take the funicular to the rocky summit and
lighthouse, and explore the botanical wonderland of
Cape Point Nature Reserve. After a delicious fish lunch,
we continue to Boulder’s Beach to see its thriving penguin
colony. Pretty Simon’s Town can be explored nearby.
FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY
Mossel Bay, South Africa
We arrive at Mossel Bay in the afternoon and visit the
Bartholomeu Diaz Museum.
SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY
Mossel Bay, South Africa
We drive over Mossel Bay Point to enjoy its views out to the
Indian Ocean and walk along white-sand beaches.
SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
We drive into the Bushveld to the Addo Elephant Park.
When it opened in 1931, the park had just 11 elephants;
today it has a population of 450. Guests will take game
drives in open 4x4s, spotting buffalo, rhino and antelope.
A picnic lunch will be served at the park.
MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY
East London, South Africa
We depart for a tour of this former British military base,
stopping at the East London Museum to see the
coelacanth found in the city harbour in 1938. We drive
out to the pristine Gonubie Beach for a swim before
lunch on board.
TUESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY
Durban, South Africa
After a morning at sea, we tour Durban and visit its
Botanic Gardens, which hold one of the greatest cycad
collections in the world.
WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY
Durban, South Africa
We drive to the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal for a day
at Lynton Hall. Built by the sugar baron Sir Frank Reynolds
in 1895, this historic estate has hosted the great and the
good. During this private visit, guests will tour the lavishly
restored manor house and sub-tropical gardens, enjoy
lunch accompanied by a marimba band and hear a
talk on the colourful history of the house.
THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY
Durban, South Africa
Guests disembark Hebridean Spirit in Durban.
including 3 GALA DINNERS
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PRICES
| Pricing Plan Per Person for Fri 30th Jan 2009 - Thur 12th Feb 2009 | |||||
| Single Cabin | Tariff Price | Best Price from * | Cabin Details | Virtual Tour | |
| Price Category E1 | £11,512 | £8,979 |  |
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| Price Category D1 | £11,804 | £9,207 | |
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| Price Category C1 | £12,924 | £10,081 | |
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| Price Category E2 | £9,136 | £6,852 | |
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| Price Category D2 | £9,444 | £7,083 | |
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| Price Category C2 | £10,340 | £7,755 | |
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| Price Category B2 | £13,216 | £9,912 | |
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| Price Category A | £15,416 | £11,562 | |
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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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- * The Best Price consists of the maximum savings available for occupancy rated deductions, full payment and past guest loyalty savings.
- Please note that these prices are per person. Prices include house wines and spirits, meals, gratuities and shore visits as detailed.
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