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The wide open plains and hidden tribes of Africa create a mystique that you have to experience at least once in your life. There's no better way to do so than on a cruise ship. Africa contains the world's longest river, largest desert, and many other fascinating land masses.
The people make Africa one of the most diverse continents in the world and the wildlife is unmatched. If you're looking for memories that will last forever, look no further than a cruise vacation to Africa.
- Ports of Call: Cape Town, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Banjul, Gambia; Dakar, Senegal; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Le Havre (Paris), France; Dover (London), England
- Sail date: Friday, May 7, 2010.
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| Day/Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
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| Friday, May 7, 2010 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Saturday, May 8, 2010 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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05:00 PM |
| Sunday, May 9, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Monday, May 10, 2010 |
Luderitz, Namibia |
07:00 AM |
02:00 PM |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Friday, May 14, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Saturday, May 15, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
Cotonou, Benin |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Monday, May 17, 2010 |
Lome, Togo |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Tuesday, May 18, 2010 |
Accra (Tema), Ghana |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Friday, May 21, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
Banjul, Gambia |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
Dakar, Senegal |
07:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Monday, May 24, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
Mindelo, Cape Verde |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Friday, May 28, 2010 |
Tenerife, Canary Islands |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 29, 2010 |
Madeira, Portugal |
09:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Sunday, May 30, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Monday, May 31, 2010 |
Casablanca, Morocco |
07:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2010 |
Ceuta (Spanish Morocco), Spain |
09:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
| Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
Seville (Cadiz), Spain |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Thursday, June 3, 2010 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
09:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
| Friday, June 4, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Saturday, June 5, 2010 |
At Sea |
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| Sunday, June 6, 2010 |
Paris (Le Havre), France |
07:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
| Monday, June 7, 2010 |
London (Dover), England |
05:00 AM |
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Sample Shore Excursions:
- Cape Peninsula & Cape Point Tour -
Follow one of South Africa’s scenic routes to the most southwesterly tip of Africa; visit the South African Penguins before returning to a botanical garden on the slopes of Table Mountain.
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - Tradition holds the Atlantic and Indian oceans and their differing ecosystems meet at this point. The reserve occupies 7,750 acres and protects indigenous flora and fauna. Dramatic sea cliffs tower above the shore and are among the highest in South Africa.
- Boulders Beach - Visit a colony of South African Penguins where after a brief walk to the viewing platform, you can snap a few pictures of the penguins along the shore as they await their mates with the afternoon catch.
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Sprawling for over 560 hectars on the eastern slope of Table Mountain, you will have approximately 60 minutes to explore a portion of the garden which contains over 4,000 species of indigenous plants.
- Table Mountain Tour: No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city’s most celebrated landmark.
- Table Mountain - The flat topped central massif of the mountain gives this landmark its name. When viewed from the city, Table Mountain is surrounded by Devil’s Peak on the left, Lion’s Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. The four peaks form an amphitheater, which surrounds the city center. Table Mountain is part of a natural protected area which has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species of any area of similar size, containing a staggering 2,285 plant species - more than the entire United Kingdom.
- Chapman's Peak & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Tour: Follow one of the world's most spectacular scenic routes and visit a botanical garden.
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden - Sprawling over 1,300 acres on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the gardens contain 4,580 species of indigenous plants. Enjoy a leisurely walk through these beautiful surroundings.
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Sample Shore Excursions:
- Walking Tour Of LÜDeritz Tour -
A walking tour explores this little German village with its coffee shops, Lutheran church and colonial architecture.
- Lüderitz Museum - The small museum’s exhibits chronicle Lüderitz’s history and role as a port for the diamond mines of the interior and the fishing resources on the coast.
- Felsenkirche - Built in 1911 by two brothers who solicited donations from across Germany - even Kaiser Wilhelm II contributed - the church is built in the Victorian-Gothic style favored at that time and features beautiful stained glass windows.
- Goerke Haus - Built by Lieutenant Hans Goerke in 1910, the house has since served as a headquarters for Consolidated Diamond Mines, as the magistrate’s residence, and now as a small museum. It is still occasionally used as a guesthouse by mining VIPs.
- Kolmanskop "Ghost Town" Tour: Visit and explore Kolmanskop, once a thriving diamond boomtown that is being reclaimed by the desert.
- Kolmanskop - Diamonds were found near Kolmanskop in 1908. The Deutsche Diamant Gesellschaft established mines, and the company built a self-sufficient town with a butcher, a baker and an ice factory. After World War I, Consolidated Mining took over and added a casino. But the mines gave out, and Kolmanskop was abandoned in the late 1940s. Today the buildings are half-filled with sand. Your guides lead a 30-minute tour of the site, and then you have time to explore this African ghost town on your own. There is a small museum, a curio shop, coffee shop and a "diamond room" where diamonds may be purchased.
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Sample Shore Excursions:
- The Pink Lake Of Retba Tour -
A caravan of all-terrain vehicles explores Lake Retba and the surrounding dunes. Rose-colored salt crystals give the lake its pink hue.
- Lake Retba - All-terrain vehicles cruise around the shore of the lake, offering stunning views of its rose-colored waters and filao tree-lined beaches. Cruise over sand dunes and along the beach. Visit the salt works, where harvesters labor to extract salt from the briny waters. During your trip, visit a village of semi-nomadic Fulani tribesmen for a brief performance of traditional dances.
- Wolof Village - Stop for a photo opportunity at one of the small Wolof villages near the lake. The Wolof, the largest ethnic group in Senegal, is primarily farmers and fishermen.
- Ile De Goree Tour -
A walking tour of the Ile de Goree explores this tragic island, once a center of the West African slave trade, and today an important pilgrimage point for people from all corners of the world.
- Slave House - This building serves as a visible reminder of the horrors of the slave trade. During your visit, a French-speaking curator and an English translator relate the grim history of the West African slave trade.
- Historical Museum - The island’s small museum preserves the brutal artifacts employed by slave traders and also features an exhibit on Senegalese history.
- Women Museum - Located next to the Slave House, the museum traces the history of famous Senegalese women. A professor from Dakar University discusses Senegal’s culture and traditions.
- Fortress - Wander through the island fortress with its vast trenches and underground passages. The lookout features old guns, gun turrets, and a panoramic view of the island.
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