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FROM CAPE TOWN TO WALVIS BAY CRUISE
Where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, this varied route
presents the wonders of creation. Experience every facet of
Africa’s biodiversity.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Cape Town/South Africa
Overnight stay on board A safari of contrasts awaits you when
the HANSEATIC inspiration transforms South Africa into a very
special explorer’s terrain. Cape Town, one of the most beautiful
cities in the world, is your starting point. Enjoy the evening
atmosphere of Long Street with its Victorian buildings.
Day 2 Cape Town/South Africa
Departure 7.00 hrs
Day 3 Mossel Bay
From 7.00 to 14.00 hrs The pioneering spirit of seafarer
Bartolomeu Dias surrounds you in Mossel Bay. In 1488, he is
said to have become the first European to sail around the Cape
of Good Hope. A replica of his caravel can be found in the
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museum here. elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and antelopes. Alternatively, look
for endangered black and white rhinos in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi
Day 4 Relaxation at sea Nature Reserve*; you might also see some lions and zebras.
Day 5 East London Day 7 Richards Bay
From 7.00 to 13.00 hrs Take an independent shore visit and Departure 19.00 hrs
explore this idyllic city by the sea. The stunning beaches provide
a taste of things to come on the Sunshine Coast and in East Day 8 Durban
London. From here, your days will focus on the fascinating From 7.00 to 22.00 hrs Durban is a unique melting pot of
fauna – lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants and buffalo. The Indian, European and African cultures. From here, a game drive
legendary “Big Five” are not actually the largest animals in through Tala Game Reserve* will take you through the bush,
Africa, but were once considered the most defensive by and with a little luck past hippos, ostriches and various species
big-game hunters. Today, South Africa’s focus is on protecting of water birds and birds of prey. Spectacular landscapes await
its species – a respectful distance is maintained at all times on on a three-day overland excursion: pure nature in the kingdom
game drives. Your first animal sightings await as you cross the of Lesotho*. Head up into the southerly Drakensberg
vast Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve*. Explore the South mountains, a barren place of winding switchbacks, dramatic
African bushland in open-top safari jeeps. The numerous rivers passes and vast panoramas before rejoining the ship in Port
that spring from the Drakensberg mountain range are a lifeline Elizabeth.
for mammals and birds. Take a kayak tour on the Nahoon
River* and explore shores that attract cormorants, kingfishers Day 9 Relaxation at sea
and herons. There is no way of knowing which species you will
Day 10 Port Elizabeth
see – but this is what makes each game drive so exciting.
Arrival 8.00 hrs From the coastal city, you have plenty of
Day 6 Richards Bay opportunities to delve deep into the heart of Africa. Perhaps
Arrival 19.30 hrs Enjoy the same thrill when you set out from you’ll discover some unforgettable scenes: giraffes and zebras
Richards Bay with the gamekeepers on a night safari to watch cooling themselves at the water holes, or a group of warthogs
sea turtles*. Will you be lucky enough to catch them laying their searching the ground for food. Kariega Private Game Reserve*
eggs on the beach? If you have not yet managed to spot all of is home to more than 25 wild species and over 200 species of
the “Big Five”, another opportunity presents itself on a two-day bird. In the midst of nature, spend a night at the Pumba Private
overland excursion to Phinda Private Game Reserve*. African Game Reserve* and marvel as you watch the wildlife wake
experiences don’t get any better than this: animals in the wild, a before the sun has even risen. Addo Elephant National Park* is
comfortable lodge in the “Zulu-Zen” design and glorious red focused entirely on these colossal creatures. The population
sunrises and sunsets. Here you have a good chance of seeing had nearly died out when the park was founded in 1931; today,
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it is home to around 400 elephants. The township tour – South
Africa with a difference* gives you the chance to meet the
residents and learn about the 1923 Natives Urban Areas Act.
Day 11 Port Elizabeth
Departure 13.00 hrs
Days 12 - 13 Relaxation at sea
Day 14 Luderitz/Namibia
From 15.00 to 20.00 hrs Colourful Luderitz greets you on the
edge of the Namib desert with numerous buildings from the
German colonial era. The cruise may come to an end when you
reach Walvis Bay, but your vibrant memories of Africa will never
fade.
Day 15 Walvis Bay/Namibia
Arrival 23.00 hrs Overnight stay on board
Day 16 Walvis Bay/Namibia
Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
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YOUR SHIP: HANSEATIC
YOUR SHIP: Hanseatic
VESSEL TYPE:
LENGTH: 403ft
PASSENGER CAPACITY: 175
BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1991
Aboard the M/S Hanseatic you will discover your very own
personal expedition. Due to the background five-star service,
the dress code on board is casually sporty and ashore mainly
you will enjoy your holiday to the maximum and it will become
comfortable and appropriate to the destination visited. Only for
an unforgettable experience.
the occasion of the Captain's dinner a formal dress code would
The Hanseatic was built in 1991 in Finland. It weighs 8380 tons
be recommended. Most of the guests belong to the middle to
and has a draught of 4,90 meters only. It is a small and
advanced age-groups. The Hanseatic is less attractive to
versatile ship used for expeditions but at the same time it offers
families.
more than average space for its 175 passengers. On its
### Living aboard
expedition-cruises extraordinary destinations such as Antarctica,
During the day meals are offered within an open seating. In the
Greenland, Micronesia or the North Western Passage are to be
evening dinner is served in the main restaurant. There is enough
found on the itinerary. Apart from these, destinations as
capacity in the main restaurant for all guests at once. The
Norway, the Baltic Sea, the North Sea or the Mediterranean Sea
excellent culinary offer fulfills the standard of a five star service.
are also attractive to the Hanseatic for their more individual
Each cruise of the Hanseatic is accompanied by specialized
smaller ports, off the tourist track. The itineraries are designed
lectors who will be happy to answer all your questions on the
in a very individual and respectful manner.
current itinerary. In exciting and interesting presentations you
### Atmosphere on board
will gain all important background knowledge on the visited
The Hanseatic is an attractive cruise ship for the explorer type of
destinations in the Darwin Hall. Once reached the destination
tourist. Moreover, it offers a five star standard to its guests.
you will shipped out in individual Zodiacs with a small group
During the day
only. This will offer you a chance to experience the wonders of
our nature in the most possible individual way. There a sauna, a
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there is a temperature-regulated pool which is filled with sea
water. Moreover, there are bicycles onboard that you can use
free of charge for individual excursions in the destinations.
### Cabins
All cabins are comfortable and designed elegant. The average
size of 22 square meter (suites 44 square meter) offers enough
space for the guests. There are exclusively outside cabins. All
cabins are equipped with a television with satellite program and
a possibility to send and receive emails. Your mini bar will be
topped up with non-alcoholic drinks free of charge on a daily
basis.
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