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14 Nights - Per Person Sharing |
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| Sun 20 Jan 2008 |
Sat 02 Feb 2008 |
14 Nights |
US$3271.00 |
| Sun 03 Feb 2008 |
Sat 16 Feb 2008 |
14 Nights |
US$3271.00 |
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| Cruise Ship - M.S. Royal Star |
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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.
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South Africa
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South Africa is an exhilarating and spectacular land - extending 2000km from the Limpopo River in the north to Cape Agulhas in the south and 1500km from Port Nolloth in the west to Durban in the east. |
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| Voyage to the Cape - South Africa Cruise |
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You first visit mysterious Zanzibar and Portuguese influenced Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. South Africa reveals an abundance of breathtaking scenery and diverse cultures. With many of the spectacular places of interest lying on or close to the coast, a journey by sea is the ideal way to savour the highlights of this wonderful country. You finally cruise in to the world-famous city of Cape Town, which lies at the foot of Table Mountain. Here you have time to explore and absorb the exciting atmosphere of this vibrant city.
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| Durban |
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Durban is South Africa's third largest city and is one of Africa's busiest ports. High-rise buildings lie next to Indian bazaars with African townships close by. The Golden Mile is where most of the major tourist attractions and beaches can be found. Other places to visit are the Local History Museum, the Maritime Museum, Sea World and Dolphinarium, and the Botanic Gardens. Inland is the mountain area of Drakensberg. A World Heritage Site, here you will find tumbling waterfalls, lush forests, sky-high peaks and traditional Zulu villages.
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| East London |
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East London is South Africa's only river port and lies in a sheltered harbour at the mouth of the Buffalo River. The East London Museum houses the most famous fish in the world - the coelacanth - which was discovered off the coast of East London in 1938, and also the only known dodo egg in the world.
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| Port Elizabeth |
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The city is situated 260 km from Knysna and +- 800km from Cape Town. It is known for its sunshine and safe sandy beaches. For the tourist wanting a total South African experience, Port Elizabeth is the perfect complement to the Garden Route, Settler Hinterland, Sunshine Coast and Cape. Located on the South Eastern coast of Africa, this major sea port and tourist destination is set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, and is fondly referred to as the Friendly Eco-City. Port Elizabeth, set along the shores of Algoa Bay, is a gateway to the Garden Route, the lush coastal area that stretches towards Cape Town. You will find sweeping promenades, attractive Victorian houses, and several parks boasting beautiful flora and fauna. One of its many historical attractions is the 5km Donkin Heritage Trail where you can follow in the footsteps of the early settlers and visit 47 historical sights. |
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Situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, beautiful Mossel Bay is a coastal village and harbour of the World Famous Garden Route. This popular holiday town is surrounded by a sunbathed peninsula and the refreshing waters of the Indian Ocean. It is a busy summer destination as well as an ideal winter retreat. It is blessed with a mild climate all-year round but its most important feature is its status as the historical capital of the Garden Route.Well-travelled pleasure boats dock regularly as well as other international seafarers using the modern docking facilities. Mossel Bay is a rapidly growing tourist destination as more and more travellers are discovering the Jewel of the Cape Garden Route.Mossel Bay, one of the most historical towns in South Africa has many museums, the prime one being the Bartolomeu Dias Museum complex. He was the first European to touch South African soil in 1488 and here you will find the famous 'Post Office Tree' which is over 500 years old and a national monument. In the town are a good selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.
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| Cape Town |
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Cape Town is the highlight of any holiday to South Africa. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, it nestles at the foot of imposing Table Mountain and is fringed by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, originally a working port, it has been re-developed and now boasts hotels, cafés, first-rate restaurants and exclusive shops. The highlight of any visit is a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting) with its spectacular views out to the haunting prison on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
Robben Island, Cape Town: For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers, social outcasts and the unwanted of society.
During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. The duty of those who ran the Island and its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid and to crush their morale. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs. Those imprisoned on the Island succeeded on a psychological and political level in turning a prison 'hell-hole' into a symbol of freedom and personal liberation. Robben Island came to symbolise, not only for South Africa and the African continent, but also for the entire world, the triumph of the human spirit over enormous hardship and adversity. People lived on Robben Island many thousands of years ago, when the sea channel between the Island and the Cape mainland was not covered with water. Since the Dutch settled at the Cape in the mid-1600s, Robben Island has been used primarily as a prison.
Not to be missed is the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach, famous for its colony of Jackass penguins. Also within easy reach are the Cape Winelands where you can sample the excellent wines of the region. Or simply relax on the magnificent beaches at Clifton and Camps Bay.
With more than 300 speciality stores, craft markets and 70 eateries, the V&A Waterfront opens a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners alike. 7 Hotels and 14 conference venues, make the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront the perfect setting for conferences and seminars. |
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| Package Includes |
Based on per person sharing, inclusive are:
- accommodation
- full board
- use of all facilities on board
- return to Mombasa
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| Package Excludes |
- visa costs if applicable
- departure tax (to be advised at the time of ticketing)
- personal expenses not mentioned above
- US$12.00 per person is payable on board in cash for Madagascar visa on all cruises calling in Nosy Be. Extra night in Mombasa would be US$72.00
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