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Madagascar
toMauritius
Islands of the Indian Ocean Aboard the MS Serenissima
January 15 to 31, 2020
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EXPLORE Madagascar
from our comfortable
and convenient home
base, MS Serenissima,
reaching intimate
sites large cruise
ships cannot.
SEE lemurs up close in their
natural habitat and learn
about conservation efforts
to protect these incredible Dear National Trust Traveler,
B
animals.
O A S T I N G pristine coral reefs and coastal mangroves, virgin rain forests, native
CRUISE into dramatic Diego groves of Baobab trees and nearly 100 varieties of lemurs, get to know the island
Suarez, set on a stunning jewel that is Madagascar. Descendants of Malay-Polynesian mariners, slaves from
natural harbor and housing Africa, as well as traders from Arabia, India, and Portugal the Madagascan islanders who
an eclectic cultural mix of will share their island home with us are as unique as the environment in which they dwell.
inhabitants.
Our expedition begins with a private charter flight from Johannesburg to Toliara, Madagascar,
VISIT the Durrell Breeding thus avoiding the two-day crossing of the rough Mozambique Channel by ship. Led by a team
Program to learn about
of expert naturalists, enjoy the luxury of having eleven days to explore Madagascar’s numerous
efforts to protect the
ploughshare tortoise, marine reserves and national parks from the comfort of the newly refurbished 95-passenger
one of the world’s most MS Serenissima. Then, leaving the wonders of Madagascar behind, arrive at Réunion Island, a
threatened breeds. paradisiacal French outpost, to explore its white-sand beaches, spectacular dormant volcanoes,
and vibrant Creole character. Disembark on the island of Mauritius, the perfect ending to our
voyage, taking in this island’s cultural riches and geologic wonders before flying back to the
U.S. Optional pre and post-cruise extensions are also available, including a safari near Kruger
National Park in South Africa, a “Cradle of Humankind” exploration outside of Johannesburg,
and the opportunity to lengthen your stay on Mauritius.
We’re beyond excited to share this compelling destination with you. In order to create an
intimate experience, space is limited. I encourage you to reserve your space today!
SNORKEL in the waters Sincerely,
surrounding Nosy Tanikely,
known for its shallow
Scott Gerloff
coral reef teeming with
Director, National Trust Tours
fish and turtles.
TAKE IN the beauty of For information on this or other National Trust Tours, visit Find us on
Masoala National Park, a www.nationaltrusttours.com or call (888) 484-8785. National Trust Tours
diverse virgin rain forest that
hosts half of all flora and The NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION is a private, nonprofit membership
fauna found on the island. organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities.
COVER: Avenue of the Baobabs.
COVER INSERTS, T TO B: Red Tsingy
sandstone formations in Diego
Suarez; see birds such as the
fody cardinal; volcanic rock sea
coast of Reunion Island; historic
Post Office on Mauritius Island.
THIS PAGE: Sunset on Nosy
Tanikely and the sacred lake,
north of Madagascar.
Port Louis skyline The cat-like fossa is White sand
in Mauritius endemic to Madagascar beaches
Comet Moth
Study Leader
DR. IAN TATTERSALL is currently
curator emeritus in the Division of
Anthropology of the American Museum
of Natural History in New York City. He
has carried out both primatological and
paleontological fieldwork in countries
as diverse as Madagascar, Vietnam,
Suriname, Yemen, and Mauritius.
Trained in archaeology and anthro-
pology at the University of Cambridge,
and in geology and vertebrate paleon-
tology at Yale University, Ian has
concentrated his research since the
1960s in three main areas: the analysis
of the human fossil record
and its integration with
evolutionary theory,
the origin of human
cognition, and the
study of the ecology
and systematics of the
lemurs of Madagascar.
Nosy Hara Diego Suarez
N AT I O N A L PA R K
Amber Mountain
Nosy N AT I O N A L PA R K Indian Ocean
Tanikely
Nosy
Mahajanga Mangabe Masoala
N AT I O N A L
PARK
Ankarafantsika
N AT I O N A L PA R K Ile Sainte-Marie
Nosy Nato
Madagascar
Ring-tailed
lemur
Port Louis
Mozambique Morondava
Channel
Mauritius
Kirindy
FOREST RESERVE Port Est
South Africa Réunion
Greater Kruger
N AT I O N A L PA R K
Toliara Island
Johannesburg
Itinerary Sunday, January 19
MORONDAVA
established to protect the
highly endangered plough-
After breakfast depart to see share tortoise.
Wednesday & Thursday, the Avenue of Baobabs, an MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D)
January 15 & 16, 2020 extraordinary stand of the
HOME / JOHANNESBURG, iconic massive trees, followed Wednesday, January 22
SOUTH AFRICA by free time in Morondava NOSY TANIKELY
Depart home on international market. Or, visit Kirindy Forest After a morning of cruising,
overnight flights to Johannes- Reserve, home to the greatest arrive at Nosy Tanikely marine
Ngala burg, South Africa. Meet your
Private density and diversity of reserve for an afternoon of
Game Reserve fellow travelers at a welcome primates in the world as well snorkeling. Recognized for its
reception this evening. as dozens of amphibian and remarkable marine biodiversity,
OPTIONAL PRE-CRUISE 54 ON BATH HOTEL (R)
primate species. Look for eight the reserve offers some of the
EXTENSIONS lemur species, the narrow- best snorkeling in the area,
Begin your journey with an Friday, January 17
striped mongoose, the cat-like with a spectacular coral reef
earlier arrival in South Africa TOLIARA, MADAGASCAR teeming with colorful fish and
fossa, and the smallest known
and a choice of two amazing This morning board a charter other sea creatures.
primate, the giant jumping rat.
experiences: flight to Toliara, Madagascar. MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D)
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D)
After arrival, explore the
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK Arboretum d’Antsokay and
A memorable stay at Ngala Monday, January 20 Thursday, January 23
learn about its fantastic AT SEA NOSY HARA
Game Reserve, adjacent to
collection of 500+ species of Enjoy a full day at sea and NATIONAL PARK
Kruger National Park in South
endemic plants. Board the the continuation of the Nosy Hara means ‘mountainous
Africa, to search for the
MS Serenissima this afternoon educational program as the island’ in Malagasy and is
“Big Five” and other wildlife
and enjoy the Captain’s MS Serenissima cruises along considered one of the last true
on game drives aboard
welcome evening. the west coast of Madagascar. paradises of Madagascar. The
open-top safari vehicles.
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,R,D) MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) island offers a stunning bay,
CRADLE OF HUMANKIND sandy beaches, and the
A visit to the Sterkfontein Caves Saturday, January 18 Tuesday, January 21 unique, sharply eroded lime-
and Maropeng Visitor Center in TOLIARA MAHAJANGA stone spikes known as Tsingy
the UNESCO-listed Cradle Visit the curious spiny forest Drive to Ankarafantsika formations. Hike the low
of Humankind anthropological region, a unique ecosystem National Park, a vast reserve circular path on the island or
site near Johannesburg, joined which only exists in the south- boasting a dense diversity of choose the steeper path to a
by Dr. Ian Tattersall. ern part of Madagascar, and flora and fauna, for guided sweeping viewpoint. Enjoy
see the spectacular baobab walks in search of wildlife. time in the afternoon to
Further details and pricing
trees at Reniala Private One of Madagascar’s finest relax on Nosy Hara’s beautiful
will be sent to confirmed
Reserve. The reserve is a parks for birdwatching, look beaches. MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D)
participants.
paradise for birds and home for 129 identified species,
Maropeng Exhibition Centre
to the grey mouse lemur, including Van Dam’s vanga. Friday, January 24
radiated tortoise, and warty Learn about the medicinal DIEGO SUAREZ
chameleon. plants and flowers used by the Round Madagascar’s northern-
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) locals for centuries, try to spot most point and cruise into
tiny mouse lemurs, and visit Diego Suarez’s stunning
the Durrell Breeding Program, natural harbor to discover
Vestige of colonial architecture
in Diego Suarez
Chamarel’s seven colored earth
the town on a guided tour. Monday, January 27 Serenissima before crossing OPTIONAL POST-CRUISE
Later, climb aboard a 4x4 vehicle ILE SAINTE-MARIE / to the neighboring island of EXTENSION
to drive to Amber Mountain NOSY NATO Mauritius. January 30 to February 2
National Park for tropical Enjoy a full day on Ile Sainte- MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) MAURITIUS
rainforest walks. See lush flora Marie, a lush tropical island Extend your stay for
and waterfalls, look for the dotted with thatched villages. Thursday, January 30 further exploration of the
common crowned lemur, spot Visit the oldest church in Mad- PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS lush rainforests and white
volcanic lakes, and count more agascar and the vibrant market Disembark the ship this morning sand beaches of Mauritius.
than 40 varieties of butterfly. in the capital of the island, and discover the unique history During your three day stay,
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) Ambodifotara. Continue to Nosy of Port Louis and Mauritius at discover Íle aux Aigrettes,
Nato, a small island south of Ile the La Citadel Fort and Aapravasi one of the last sanctuaries
Saturday, January 25 Sainte-Marie, with curving white Ghat, the immigration depot for rare Mauritian wildlife,
NOSY MANGABE beaches and overhanging palms, where modern indentured including the giant aldabra
After a morning of cruising and for nature walks and snorkeling. labor diaspora began. Explore tortoise and the ornate day
lectures, spend the afternoon MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) Chamarel, an eye-catching gecko. Also learn about the
exploring Nosy Mangabe, a region of tropical flora, hidden island’s long colonial
small island reserve of virgin Tuesday, January 28 waterfalls, and undulating sand history and enjoy snorkeling
rainforest, and home to a unique AT SEA dunes displaying an array of in the crystal blue water.
nocturnal lemur called the aye- During a final full day at sea, colors. Visit Bois Cheri tea
aye. Take the Zodiacs ashore for enjoy the conclusion of the plantation for a refreshing Further details and pricing
nature walks and hopefully spot lecture program and the cup of tea before departing will be sent to confirmed
black and white ruffed lemurs, onboard amenities en route to for the airport for flights home. participants.
colorful paradise flycatchers, and Réunion Island, a rainforested
many other types of wildlife. outpost hundreds of miles into Friday, January 31
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) the Indian Ocean. ALOFT / HOME
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) Arrive in the U.S.
Sunday, January 26
MASOALA NATIONAL PARK Wednesday, January 29
Explore Masoala National PORT EST,
Park’s coastal rainforest, dense RÉUNION ISLAND
marshes, and stands of man- Visit Réunion Island’s central
grove. Search for a variety of highlands, a spectacular rugged
colorful chameleons, geckos, landscape of active, dormant,
and of course lemurs, including extinct, and collapsed volcanoes,
the red-ruffed lemur native to where mountain peaks tower to
this area. Stop at Ambodiforaha over 10,000 feet above sea level.
village to meet with locals and See picturesque villages that
shop in the market. dot the lush and verdant land-
MS SERENISSIMA (B,L,D) scape and learn about vanilla
production at a small family run
plantation. Enjoy the Captain’s
farewell reception and dinner
this evening on board MS
General Information
PROGRAM RATES INCLUDE
All accommodations, meals,
and excursions as specified
in the itinerary
Charter flight from
Johannesburg, South Africa
to Toliara, Madagascar
Full program of briefings,
lectures and presentations
MS SERENISSIMA Team of expert naturalists
Group transfers for all
participants on group arrival
and departure dates
Baggage handling
Gratuities to ship staff,
porters, wait staff, guides
and drivers
Entrance fees
Welcome and farewell wine
Junior Suite Superior Cabin Standard Cabin
receptions
House wine, beer, and soft
R
ECENTLY REFURBISHED IN 2018 , the 95-passenger MS Serenissima drinks with lunches and
can navigate into small, remote ports inaccessible to larger cruise dinners aboard the ship
ships. The public areas on board create a relaxed and spacious Bottled water throughout
atmosphere. The Andrea Lounge provides a comfortable venue for Professional tour managers
lectures and has an elegant bar, and the Harald Jarl Lounge offers a
Harald Jarl Lounge library and computers. Outside decks include a massive observation deck PROGRAM RATES DO NOT
for 360-degree views of the passing scenery, and the all-teak Sun Deck INCLUDE U.S. domestic and
Program Rates is used for meal service in pleasant weather. Guest accommodations are international airfare Passport/
per person visa expenses Medical expens-
designed for comfort and convenience. All cabins feature ocean views,
D ECK 3 en-suite bathrooms, and are equipped with many amenities. The es and immunizations Travel
$12,990 Venice Restaurant accommodates all guests in a single seating, with great and trip cancellation insurance
Standard Private transfers or airport
CABIN per person views through the large picture windows. When possible, local produce
Cabin sharing transfers outside of group
is sourced for authentic dining experiences. Complimentary house wines,
D ECK 3 arrival and departure days
beer, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, and tea are included with meals.
$13,990 Optional excursions or devia-
Classic Wifi is available throughout the vessel.
CABIN per person tions from the scheduled tour
Cabin sharing Excess baggage charges
D ECK 4
Meals not specified in the
itinerary; dishes and beverages
$14,990
Superior not part of the included meals;
CABIN per person
Cabin sharing liquor or soft drinks except
as noted Gratuities for non-
D ECK S 4, 5 & 6
group services Laundry or
$15,490 dry cleaning Telephone, fax,
Deluxe
CABIN per person
Internet and email charges
Cabin sharing
Room service Other items of
D ECK 6 a personal nature.
$16,490
Junior AIR ARRANGEMENTS
CABIN per person
Suite sharing U.S. domestic and international
D ECK 6
airfare is not included in the
program rates. Economy-class
$16,990
Owner’s airfare from New York to
CABIN per person
Suite sharing Johannesburg and Mauritius
to New York is approximately
D ECK 7
$1,200 per person as of March
$17,990 2019 and is subject to change
Serenissima
CABIN per person
Suite sharing
without notice. Valerie Wilson
Travel, Inc., can help with
D ECK S 3, 4 & 5
airline arrangements for this
$14,490 trip and can be reached at (877)
Standard
Suite per person 376-1754. You are also welcome
Single
to book your air transportation
through your local travel agent,
an online travel site, or the
CONTACT US: (888) 484-8785 or (202) 588-6300; airline of your choice.
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CANCELLATIONS AND
PHOTO CREDITS
BAOBAB TREES ©Christian Offenberg; RED TSINGY
Cabin category preference:
REFUNDS Upon payment of ©Christian Offenberg; RED FODY ©Gary 1st choice _____________________ 2nd choice _____________________
Osborne; REUNION ISLAND SEA COAST ©Dmitry
the $1,000 per person deposit, Chulov; MAURITIUS ISLAND POST OFFICE Hotel bed preference (not guaranteed): King/Queen Twins
all reservations are subject to the ©Cristalloid; CHAMELEON TAIL ©Isselee;
SNORKELING ©Seadam; NOSY BE SUNSET ©Pierre-
cancellation provisions set forth
below and by which the passenger
yves Babelon; PORT LOUIS ©Youssouf Cader;
FOSSA ©Artushfoto; WHITE SAND BEACHES
I/we have read the tour information and agree to the Terms &
agrees to be bound. Cancellations ©Byvalet; COMET MOTH ©Duelunemania; Conditions therein.
RING-TAILED LEMUR ©Mirecca; LEOPARD ©Stuart
shall not be in effect until they are Taylor; MAROPENG TUMULUS BUILDING © Helen
received in writing and confirmed Jobson; DIEGO SUAREZ © Pierre-yves Babelon;
CHAMAREL ©Konstik; TORTOISE ©Olga Khoro-
by the National Trust for Historic shunova; LEMUR ©Simone Matteo Giuseppe SIGNATURE DATE
Preservation. Deposits are refund- Manzoni; MAURITIUS ©Robertmandel;
MARKET ©Phuongphoto; FROG ©Artushfoto.
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Local market in The south coast of Mauritius Looking toward the Masoala
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