Carrying a maximum of just 200 passengers she has a friendly and intimate atmosphere more akin to a private yacht than a quality cruise liner so you will soon get to know your fellow passengers, many of whom hail from European countries as well as other English speaking areas.

Following two relaxing nights at an African Safari Club Hotel, Shanzu Beach, Kenya, you fly to Mahé for three enchanting days in the Seychelles, epitome of a tropical paradise.Two lazy days at sea bring you to Mauritius, renowned for its exquisite beaches, blue lagoons and coral reefs. Savour the French flair of neighbouring La Réunion, an island of dramatic volcanic craters and gorges, before rounding the coast of Madagascar to Nosy Bé and Mayotte.A day on Mesali is pure relaxation, a chance to snorkel and swim on this tiny atoll, exclusive to African Safari Club. Your final port of call is Zanzibar, a fitting end to an unforgettable voyage.

As a holiday destination the Indian Ocean is without doubt one of the few remaining areas in the world that is still relatively un commercialised and largely unaffected by mass tourism.

The palm-fringed slopes and glorious white sand beaches of the tiny Mesali atoll rise from the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean evoking images of Robinson Crusoe's desert island. Exclusive to African Safari Club, this really is the epitome of a tropical island paradise. A quiet place, far away from everyday life, where you can walk barefoot through the sands, enjoy the delights of a beach barbecue, swim or paddle in the warm shallows or spend time snorkelling around the beautiful coral formations. Dolphins, tuna, sailfish, giant Napoleon wrasse and mantas are all frequent visitors here and you may well be lucky enough to spot a few. If you prefer, you can simply relax in the sun, soaking up the unique island atmosphere.

Mahé, the largest of The Seychelles boasts no less than sixty eight powdery white sand beaches surrounded by coral reefs. The abundant vegetation rises through plantations of coconut palms and cinnamon to forested peaks that afford fantastic views of the neighbouring islands. The capital, Victoria, has a number of Creole restaurants, craft shops, art galleries and a colourful fruit market. At the superb Botanical Gardens highlights include giant tortoises, an orchid garden and the unique coco-de-mer palm from neighbouring Praslin.

On neighbouring La Réunion, where you spend two days, you can tour through ancient forest to the active volcanoes of Piton de la Fournaise, before relaxing from your adventures with two days at sea. Next comes perfumed Nosy Bé, with time for an optional boat trip to see the black lemur of tiny Nosy Komba, before cruising back to Mombasa via the coral island of Mayotte and exotic Zanzibar.

Please note that one night is recommended in Mombasa because of lack of convenient flight connections back to Entebbe after the cruise and has already been included in the above given rates. This night will be spent at Sun N Sand Beach Hotel on all inclusive basis (bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks – sodas, juices, local beers and spirits, South African and Italian wines). You may wish to stay longer by using the extra nights’ amount given.