Wilderness Travel Cultural Cruise Collection for 2022-23

Sail across the Indian Ocean from Mombasa to Cape Town on a fascinating voyage to some of the most far-flung tropical isles in the world. In the Seychelles, explore the Aldabra Atoll, with its UNESCO-listed sea turtle sanctuary, then contour the coast of Madagascar, calling at the “lemur island” of Nosy Komba, Ankarafantsika National Park, and the famous Avenue of the Baobabs. Arriving at South Africa’s Richards Bay, enjoy a game drive at Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park, and on South Africa’s famed Garden Route, explore Botlierskop Private Game Reserve before disembarking in Cape Town. Kenya to Madagascar & South Africa ABOARD THE DIANA

KENYA

Mombasa

Nairobi

SEYCHELLES

Gloriouse

Aldabra

Nosy Be

Mahajanga

MADAGASCAR

Morondava

MOZAMBIQUE

Maputo

Toliara

INDIAN OCEAN

Ilha dos Portugueses

Richards Bay

SOUTH AFRICA

Durban

500 mi

Cape Town

Port Elizabeth

500 km

Mossel Bay

DAYS 1-4 NAIROBI TO ALDABRA ATOLL From Nairobi, fly to Mombasa, embark, and cruise to Aldabra, set in the very heart of the Seychelles archipelago. A large population of sea turtles has found refuge here, one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on Earth and a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. DAYS 5-11 COAST OF MADAGASCAR Cruise the coast of Madagascar, discovering archipelagos of unrivalled beauty, with long beaches of shimmering sand stretching out behind turquoise lagoons, and coral reefs that are home to the world’s highest concentration of sea turtles. Explore the “lemur island” of Nosy Komba, and from cosmopolitan Mahajanga, watch for wildlife in Ankarafantsika National Park, home to many endemic species that testify to

Richards Bay, South Africa. Enjoy a game drive in Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park, known for its rich wildlife, including black and white rhino, lion, cheetah, leopard, giraffe, hippo, and more. Call at Durban, the largest coastal city in KwaZulu-Natal province, then cruise to Port Elizabeth. From here, travel to the Kariega Game Reserve that hosts the big five—lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. More wildlife viewing is at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, a 10,000- acre park of mountains and grasslands with a wide diversity of wildlife, including more than 200 resident species of birds. Disembark in Cape Town on Day 19.

Madagascar’s rich diversity of flora and fauna. Discover Madagascar’s famous Avenue of

the Baobabs and search for lemurs in nearby Kirindy National Park. DAYS 12-19 MAPUTO TO CAPE TOWN Tour Maputo’s Mediterranean-style architecture and wide avenues, then head to

DATE Nov 15-Dec 3, 2023

TRIP COST From $13,990

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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