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  • Cape Town-TO-Port Louis
  • Cruise Highlights
  • Ship
    Seven Seas
    Voyager®
  • Departs
    Feb 01
    2027
  • Duration
    15
    Nights
  • Shore Excursions
    Up to 31
    Included
    • Contact
      1.866.585.0942
    • Fares From
      $12,999
       
    • Request Pricing

ITINERARY & EXCURSIONS

Click here to receive a list of all shore excursions being offered on this voyage.

A PDF of the available Shore Excursions for this voyage will be sent to the email address you provided shortly. If you do not receive it, please check your spam/junk folder and add noreply@rssc.com to your contacts.

Feb 01
Mon
Cape Town,
South Africa
5:00 PM
Feb 02
Tue
Cruising the Indian Ocean
Feb 03
Wed
Port Elizabeth,
South Africa
7:30 AM
Feb 04
Thu
Port Elizabeth,
South Africa
7:00 PM
Feb 05
Fri
Cruising the Indian Ocean
Feb 06
Sat
Durban,
South Africa
8:00 AM
Feb 07
Sun
Durban,
South Africa
10:00 PM
Feb 08
Mon
Cruising the Indian Ocean
Feb 09
Tue
Cruising the Indian Ocean
Feb 10
Wed
Cruising the Mozambique Channel
Feb 11
Thu
Mayotte,
French Comoros
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Feb 12
Fri
Nosy Be,
Madagascar
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Feb 13
Sat
Antsiranana,
Madagascar
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Feb 14
Sun
Cruising the Indian Ocean
Feb 15
Mon
Port Louis,
Mauritius
11:00 AM
Feb 16
Tue
Port Louis,
Mauritius
= anchor port

What's Included

ALWAYS INCLUDED IN ALL SUITES:

  • Unlimited Shore Excursions
  • Exquisite Dining, Including All Specialty Restaurants at No Added Cost
  • Unlimited Beverages, Fine Wines, Craft Cocktails, Specialty Coffees and More
  • Customizable In-Suite Mini Bar Replenished Daily With Your Preferences
  • Unlimited Access to Spa Facilities
  • Pre-Paid Gratuities
  • Unlimited WiFi*
  • Valet Laundry Service
  • 24-Hour In-Suite Dining
  • Open Bars and Lounges and Dynamic Entertainment and Enrichment Experiences

CONCIERGE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE:

  • 1-night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package
  • Priority Online Reservations for Shore Excursions and Onboard Dining
  • Additional Savings on Regent Choice Experiences and Land Programs

PENTHOUSE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE:

  • Personal Butler for an Elevated In-Suite Experience
  • Daily Canapés

*See Terms & Conditions for full details.

Suites, Fares & Availability

Seven Seas Voyager® harbors overtones of elegance, from the refined Penthouse Suites to the modern touches of the Voyager Lounge.
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite H

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $32,398
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $12,999
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite G

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $33,398
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $13,499
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Deluxe Veranda Suite F

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $34,398
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $13,999
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Concierge Suite E

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $34,998
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $14,299
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Concierge Suite D

    356
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $35,198
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $14,399
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite C

    386-443
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $35,798
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $14,699
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite B

    370
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $36,298
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $14,949
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Penthouse Suite A

    370
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $37,198
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $15,399
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Seven Seas Suite Aft

    545-711
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $48,398
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $20,999
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Seven Seas Suite Forward

    545-711
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $48,398
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $20,999
    Per Person
    Availability
    Available
  • Voyager Suite VS

    604
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $55,998
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $24,799
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Grand Suite GS

    876
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $65,398
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $29,499
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Signature Suite SG Deck 11

    1335-1403
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $90,598
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $42,099
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
  • Signature Suite SG Deck 7

    1335-1403
    FT2
    Published Fare
    $90,598
    Per Person
    Featured All-Inclusive Fare
    $42,099
    Per Person
    Availability
    Wait List
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Land Programs & Hotels

  • Discover the magic of South Africa and experience unforgettable wildlife, landscapes, and culture—all in one extraordinary journey. Enjoy thrilling safaris by land and from the exclusive Chobe Game Lodge inside Chobe National Park. Marvel at the breathtaking Victoria Falls, then finish your adventure with a scenic cable car ride up Table Mountain in Cape Town before your cruise.

    SPECIAL NOTES

    •This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport .

    •The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •This program involves walking approximately 1-2 miles over various terrain at Victoria Falls and guests must be able to get in and out of the safari vehicles with little to no assistance.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the airport terminal.

    Check in time at your hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast and check out, meet our local escort and walk back to the airport terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person (20 kg/44 lbs), excess luggage (1 piece per person max 20 kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    Upon arriving in Kasane, Botswana, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Game Lodge.

    Established in 1973, Chobe Game Lodge is one of the most famous lodges in Botswana and the only permanent lodge located within the renowned Chobe National Park. This privileged location allows guests to be the first to enter the park every morning and the last to leave, providing photographers with a significant advantage.

    Chobe offers an elegant five-star experience with 40 spacious and stylish rooms and guests can unwind in various bars and seating areas or by the pool, and you can choose from various dining areas. An incredible 250 meter boardwalk runs along the river and forms the focus of the lodge. Walking along the promenade or finding a seat along its length gives you the chance to peacefully (barring the grunting hippos) observe the wildlife without even getting into a car or boat.

    If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.

    A bit later in the day, gather in the main area and then set out for your first game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 vehicles that are covered but open on the sides and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Elephants, lions and leopards are also found in the area.

    Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.

    DAY 3

    After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.

    Chobe was the first National Park established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.

    Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.

    Following lunch, you may wish to embark on a cruise down the Chobe River or an afternoon game drive – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.

    Later dinner will be served at the lodge.

    DAY 4

    After enjoying one last game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer across the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road and then onwards to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to be purchased for Zimbabwe in advance). The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.

    On arrival at your hotel, enjoy a light lunch followed by check-in formalities. Spend the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to consider taking one of the numerous optional activities (at own cost) including visiting a local market or home, a helicopter flight over the falls and more. The concierge at your hotel will be able to provide you with the most up to date list of available options during your stay.

    This evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on Zambezi (shared boat). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.

    The cruise is followed by a riverside dining experience at your hotel which offers authentic African-style barbeque dining within an unparalleled setting on the edge of the Zambezi River. The experience also includes traditional entertainment and a welcome drink. (dinner outdoors is weather permitting).

    DAY 5

    After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.

    Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In November 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.

    A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!

    NOTE: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).

    Following your visit, transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Cape Town via Johannesburg.

    In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located in the city center adjacent suburb of Gardens, within close proximity to the Company Gardens, South Africa Museum, Art galleries and more.

    Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

    Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.

    DAY 6

    Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and take a short drive to Lower Table Mountain Road where you will ascend the mountain by cable card for a bird’s eye view of the ‘Mother City’ from the top of Table Mountain, a bucket list activity for many! Re-board your vehicle and transfer to the harbor for embarkation.

    PLEASE NOTE

    •This is a malaria risk area. Please check with your physician regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.

    •The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.

    •The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back or neck issues or for pregnant women.

    •Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drives at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff. Flights are not accompanied.

    •The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray, and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.

    •Children under the age of 7 are not permitted on game drives

    •Scooters cannot be used at Chobe Game Lodge and accessible rooms are on request

    Land Program Step by Step:

    Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    Day 1

    Tbc Arrive in Johannesburg

    Tbc Guests are met by an English speaking representative and accompanied on a short walk to the hotel

    3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel

    Afternoon and evening at leisure

    Meals are on own today

    Overnight at InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar

    Meet and Greet

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2 - times below subject to change based on final confirmed flights

    7:00-9:00am Following breakfast, complete check-out formalities

    9:00am Meet your representative in the hotel lobby, short walk to the check-in counters

    Excess luggage storage before checking-in

    9:45am Check-in for your regional flight to Kasane

    11:50am Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    1:40pm Arrive Kasane Airport and collect luggage

    2:15am Meet your lodge representative and transfer to Chobe Game Lodge

    3:00pm Approximate arrival time at Chobe Game Lodge. Check-in and afternoon tea

    3:30pm Time permitting, embark on an afternoon game drive

    6:30pm Arrival back at the lodge and enjoy dinner

    Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

    Day 3

    6:00am Wake-up call

    6:30am Tea, coffee, snacks, fruit and a selection of juices are served in the main public area

    7:00am Leave for your morning game drive

    10:30am Return to lodge

    11:00am-1pm Brunch is served in the dining area

    Spend the rest of the morning at leisure

    3:30pm Afternoon tea

    4:00pm Game drive or Chobe River safari

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

    Day 4

    6:00am Wake-up call

    6:30am Tea, coffee, snacks, fruit and a selection of juices are served in the main public area

    7:00am Leave for your morning game drive

    10:30am Return to lodge and gather your belongings

    11:00am Enjoy brunch followed by check-out formalities

    12:00pm Depart the lodge, transfer cross border (Botswana/Zimbabwe) to your hotel located in the

    Town of Victoria Falls

    2:30pm Approximate arrival time at the hotel in time for an informal lunch

    Check-in following lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure, optional activities at own cost available from hotel Concierge or tour desk

    4:30pm Zambezi River Cruise

    6:30-9:30pm Return to hotel and enjoy a riverside dining experience with entertainment

    Overnight at the Palm River Hotel or similar

    Day 5 - times below subject to change based on final confirmed flights

    7:00-8:30am Breakfast followed by check-out formalities

    8:30am Depart the hotel for the Falls

    9:00am Guided tour of the Falls

    10:45am Depart the Falls for the airport

    11:30pm Check-in for a flight to Cape Town

    1:25pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (via Johannesburg - TBA) Flight details TBA and subject to change

    4:30pm On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, collect your luggage, clear through Customs and immigration and meet your driver

    5:30pm Depart the airport and transfer to your hotel

    6:15pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check in and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening

    Guests are reunited with any stored and shipped luggage

    Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at Mount Nelson Hotel or similar

    Day 6

    6:30-10:00am Breakfast time at hotel

    9:00am Following check-out formalities, board your vehicle and enjoy a cable car trip up Table Mountain, en route to the harbor for embarkation

    12:00pm Approximate arrival time at Cape Town harbor

    Expected Weather:

    In February Chobe experiences hot, wet, and humid weather as part of its Green Season. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, but they rarely last all day, leaving clear skies for much of the day. Average daytime high is 32°C/89°F.

    February in Cape Town is a summer month, with an average high of 27°C/80°F

    In April, the Chobe region of Botswana transitions from the wet season to the dry season, offering clear skies, pleasant days, and cooler nights. Average daytime highs range from 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F). In Cape Town the average daytime high is 23°C (73°F).

    What to Bring: Cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and pants, a lightweight waterproof jacket, sweater, sports or hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.

    Local Currency:

    In Cape Town the official currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.

    At Chobe and in Victoria Falls the local currency is the pula but USD are commonly accepted as well as all major credit cards.

    Electricity:

    South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz whilst Victoria Falls is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

    We recommend bringing a universal travel adapter for any electric devices.

    Luggage:

    For your economy class internal flights:

    *Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) Subject to change by airline.

    *Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.)

    *All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.

    *Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs.) can be stored in Johannesburg and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. This is included in the cost of the program. Anything in excess will be at your own expense.

    *Scooters are not permitted

    Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: 877-231-5131

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 90 days before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    This program takes place between South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and back to South Africa

    •Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.

    •Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe.

    •Travellers to Zimbabwe must now complete arrival forms online before departure as paper forms are no longer used.

    •Visitors from visa-exempt and visa-required countries can submit their declarations online prior to travel.

    •Travellers are advised to complete any forms and purchase their arrival visa in advance at https://evisa.gov.zw

    •The listed website provides further details as well as costs

    •Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.

    •Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.

    •Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

    Accommodation:

    O.R. Tambo InterContinental: Opposite International Arrivals Hall, Arrivals, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1619

    Chobe Game Lodge - Chobe National Park, Serondela, Botswana

    Palm River Hotel - Stand 1403 Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

    Mount Nelson Hotel - 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

    Program Includes:

    •1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar (Standard Room) including dinner and breakfast

    •2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Standard Room) on a fully inclusive basis (accommodation, all meals, game drives and airport to lodge transfer)

    •1 night at the Palm River Hotel or similar (Deluxe Room) including breakfast, lunch and dinner with two local beverages with meals

    •1 night at the Mount Nelson Hotel or similar (Deluxe Room) with breakfast

    •Road transfers from Chobe Game Lodge to Palm River Hotel to Victoria Falls Airport

    •Guided tour of Victoria Falls

    •English speaking Meet & Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport – Day 1 & 2

    •Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on vehicle

    •Half day tour visiting Table Mountain to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

    •Luggage freight from JNB to CPT including luggage storage for 6 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44 lbs.)

    •Airport and lodge/hotel porterage

    •Economy class flights per the itinerary

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, airport assistance is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, airport assistance will not be provided.

    Program Excludes:

    •Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

    •Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

    •Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees additional to what is included on flights

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $5,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • For nature-lovers looking to explore beautiful Cape Town in a more adventurous way, this program has been designed for you! Enjoy an invigorating hike up to the top of Cape Town’s landmark, Table Mountain; paddle with the penguins in Simon’s Town; and explore Cape Point Nature Reserve on foot plus enjoy a full day at leisure to explore on your own. Perhaps go shark cage diving in Gansbaai, take a 4x4 game drive in Aquila or even cycle through the Cape Winelands!

    Due to the nature of this program, it is not available for guests who have mobility restrictions. Guests need to be able to hike distances with inclines and steps and manage a 2-person ocean kayak. Participants must be at least 12 years of age or more.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival into Cape Town, you are met at the airport and transferred by private vehicle to your overnight hotel, located inside the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to so many restaurants, shops and plenty of entertainment. There really is something for everyone here including boat cruises (ferries and sunset catamaran cruises), the Big Wheel, Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz Mocaa (Museum of Contemporary Art) and more.

    Hotel check-in is at 2:00pm. Should you be arriving earlier, you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon your arrival. Otherwise, luggage storage will be available at Reception until your room is ready.

    The day is at your leisure with all meals on your own.

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your hiking guide in the lobby of your hotel take a short transfer to Table Mountain. After a safety briefing and donning your gear, the group will hike up the side of Table Mountain. The starting point of the hike depends on the weather and wind conditions on the day.

    The Platteklip Gorge hike is the quickest, easiest and most direct route to the summit of Table Mountain and therefore also the most popular. The approximate 2-mile route follows a well-constructed trail up a deep ravine on the iconic front face of the mountain. The average time to complete the hike is approximately 2-2.5 hours but it depends on your starting point. It is a challenging hike that gets steeper the higher you go. Be prepared for steps, inclines, boulders and little to no shade. Technical skills are not required but this is not recommended for beginner hikers, and it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids along the way.

    The lower section leads up beside a stream, reduced to a trickle in summer (November to February), but gushing in winter (June to August). Further up, the gorge narrows between imposing cliffs. The setting gets more dramatic as the sidewalls close in, almost converging at the top and barely allowing access to the summit through a two-meter-wide corridor. The route offers stunning city and harbor views, restricted in the upper section by the sidewalls. Vegetation is fynbos (endemic shrub) with a patch of indigenous Afro-montane forest about a quarter of the way up.

    Once you’ve reached the top, take some time to appreciate the magnificent views, savor a cold beverage and then take the cable car down to where your vehicle and driver await your return. Note: There are restrooms at the cable car station.

    Transfer to a local restaurant and enjoy a well-deserved lunch followed by free time on Camp’s Bay or Clifton Beach, before returning to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

    Note: Guests should wear comfortable hiking shoes or boots (non-slip, with grip and good ankle support), hat, sunscreen and bring a small backpack to carry water

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel and depart for Simon’s Town where your ‘Penguin Paddle’ (kayaking) await you.

    The African Penguin Colony at Boulders beach, Simonstown, is one of few land-based Penguin Colonies in South Africa where over 2500 birds are found.

    Launch into the cool, clear, sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean, feel the spray of the salt-water dripping off the end of your paddle as you paddle your way through the rocky pools and outcrops around Boulders Beach. As the sun warms your shoulders, penguins skim the water below you, diving and dancing in the waves. Using stable, easy to paddle, two-man kayaks, explore the crystal waterways of this fascinating Penguin colony with your kayaking guide.

    Please note: Paddling with Penguins involves kayaking on the ocean. Simonstown is a windy area in summer. Paddling into the wind is physically demanding, therefore guests need to be in good physical condition.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the area before moving to Cape Point Nature Reserve where you can visit both the spot where the two oceans meet and also take an optional walk up to the Cape Point Lighthouse for fantastic photo opportunities of the ocean and the cliffs.

    Return to your hotel in the afternoon where a hospitality desk will be set up to help you plan your next day. There are plenty of options to sign up for (at own additional cost) and include but are not limited to Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai, day safari’s, cycling in the Winelands and much more.

    The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

    Note: Guests should wear a bathing suit and cover up and shoes that can get wet (ideally not flip flops), also a hat and sunscreen. Bring a towel with and an extra set of clothing in case you get wet while on the kayaks.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast the day is at your leisure. Our hospitality desk team will be available again this morning to help you plan your day.

    Alternatively, you may wish to simply enjoy a day at leisure perhaps making a visit to Zeits Mocaa (local art museum), having some retail therapy, hiring a bicycle for a leisurely ride in and around the waterfront and its adjoining areas, visiting the SA Museum or District Six Museum or enjoying high tea at the Mount Nelson to name a few. The choice is yours!

    Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

    DAY 5

    This morning, perhaps consider a sunrise hike up Lions Head or a stroll along the Sea Point promenade with a freshly brewed cup of coffee before checking out and proceeding to the port where you will embark the ship.

    Land Program Details Step by Step

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    Day 1

    Arrival into Cape Town International Airport

    Collect luggage and go through Customs and Immigration

    Meet your driver, private transfer to your hotel

    2:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure

    Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2

    AM Early breakfast

    7:30am Meet your guide in the lobby and depart for Table Mountain

    7:45am Arrive Table Mountain Lower Mountain Road or similar, gear up (necessary gear provided)

    8-11:00amHike up Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge or similar route

    11:30am Enjoy a cold beverage at the top of the mountain and then descend the mountain by cable car 12:00pm Transfer to Camp’s Bay or similar for lunch at a local restaurant

    12:35pm Enjoy lunch with a view

    2:00pm Following lunch, enjoy time on the beach – bring your swimsuit if you’d like to swim in the ocean

    3:00pm Return drive to your hotel

    3:30pm Approximate return time to your hotel

    Remainder of the day at your leisure, dinner on own

    Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    Day 3

    AM Breakfast at your hotel

    9:00am Meet your guide in the lobby and depart for Simon’s Town

    10:00am Arrive and enjoy a safety briefing then begin your kayak tour to see the penguins (1.5 hours kayaking)

    11:30am Return to shore, change of clothing if needed and then a short walk to Seaforth Restaurant or similar

    12:00pm Lunch at Seaforth Restaurant or similar venue

    1:15pm Depart for Cape Point Nature Reserve

    2:00pm Take a walk to the spot where two oceans meet – great photo opportunity!

    2:45pm Take an optional walk up to the Cape Point Lighthouse for great views

    3:30pm Depart Cape Point and travel back to Cape Town and your hotel

    5:00pm Approximate return time to your hotel

    TBA Hospitality Desk available for the group, location TBA

    Dinner on own

    Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    Day 4

    7:00-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel

    TBA Hospitality Desk available for the group, location TBA

    Day at leisure – numerous activities on offer, at own cost

    Lunch and dinner on own

    Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    Day 5

    7:00-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel

    12:00pm Check-out time and transfer to the port

    12:15pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

    Expected Weather:

    January and February are the warmest months of the year in Cape Town, heralding the peak of summer. You can expect average high temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and average low temperatures of around 16°C (61°F).

    The high in April is 23°C/73°F and it drops to approximately 12°C/54°F at night.

    The weather in Cape Town in June is characterized by average temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) during the day, and around 8°C (46°F) at night. This significant drop in daytime and nighttime temperatures reflects typical winter conditions in Cape Town, as June falls during the Southern Hemisphere winter season.

    What to Bring:

    Light, loose clothing that can be layered, a warm jacket for cooler days, a lightweight waterproof jacket in case of rain, hiking shoes or boots with good ankle support, walking shoes, water shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, charger, bathing suit.

    Local Currency:

    The South African Rand (ZAR)

    All major credit cards are accepted

    Electricity:

    South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    •A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit is required.

    •Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements.

    •U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism / business purposes do not need visas

    •All other nationalities should check with their local embassy for visa requirements to enter South Africa

    •The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    Accommodation:

    Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    Address: Pier Head, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

    Phone: 021 419 6677

    *We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

    Program Includes for guests

    •4 nights at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel – Mountain Facing Room (Bed and Breakfast)

    •All entrance fees and excursions as per program (Guided hike up Table Mountain, cable car down; Penguin Paddle; Cape Point Nature Reserve entry fee)

    •Meals as indicated in the itinerary including 2 local drinks during meals and gratuity

    •Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver / tour guide

    •Bottled water on board vehicles

    •Airport and hotel porterage

    •Hospitality Desk

    •Private airport transfer

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Optional activities on day at leisure

    •Any meals not listed above

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides

    •Visa fee if required

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Experience romance and untamed luxury at Bukela Game Lodge, a 5-star retreat in the Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Enjoy refreshing dips in two sparkling pools, watch wildlife at the waterhole, and savor gourmet lunches and candlelit dinners. Drift to sleep to the sounds of elephants and buffalo roaming freely through the camp—an unforgettable safari adventure awaits.

    Amakhala Bukela Lodge

    Bukela's luxury safari tents provide an unforgettable safari experience, combining adventure with modern luxury. Each spacious tent, connected by a wooden walkway, features a full en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, electric blankets, a minibar, and a cozy fireplace, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of the African bush in complete comfort.

    The open-plan lounge, furnished with a fireplace, couch, armchairs, minibar, and tea/coffee facilities, leads to a wraparound deck offering stunning panoramic views of the valley. From here, guests can spot wildlife such as elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. The main deck is also ideal for sunbathing or savoring a private sundowner. Bukela's open ecosystem lets game move freely in their natural habitat.

    Special Notes:

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •Program details and number of game drives subject to change based on flight details

    Day 1

    Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred by private vehicle to your city-based hotel, where you will spend the evening. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

    Check in time is at 3:00pm. Should you be arriving sooner, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee your room availability upon arrival. Otherwise, you are welcome to leave your luggage at Reception and begin using the facilities of the hotel or explore the city.

    Your stay is scheduled to be at the Westin Hotel, club level room. With this room type enjoy exclusive access to the Westin Executive Club Lounge situated on the 19th floor, with spectacular views of Cape Town. Daily breakfast, all-day refreshments, business services and facilities and canapés served in the evenings are all included. The hotel is also within close proximity of the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, home to numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment.

    Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.

    Day 2

    After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to your safari destination. The road transfer will take approximately 1.5 hours.

    Depending on the time of arrival, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with the lodge before your first game drive. Home to the Big 5, as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, black wildebeest, and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife, safari’s within Amakhala Game Reserve do not disappoint.

    Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and to spend the evening.

    NOTE: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time. Excess luggage will be separated and stored until your return to Cape Town. Please ensure that bags to be stored are labelled with your name and suite number on the ship and don’t forget to bring any valuables, documents and medications with you.

    Day 3

    Spend the entire day at Amakhala, where two game drives and all meals are included. In between, relax by the pool, take a nap or perhaps enjoy a treatment at the spa (additional cost).

    Game drives are conducted at sunrise and sunset, providing tranquil opportunities for observation. Guests may survey the landscape, observe birds of prey, and potentially view members of the Big 5 from the comfort and safety of open game viewing vehicles.

    The safari guides possess extensive expertise in wildlife and demonstrate a strong commitment to their respective fields so participants can expect to gain valuable insights and a deeper appreciation for Africa through this memorable experience.

    Day 4

    After an early morning wakeup call, gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities. Depart the lodge with a breakfast box and transfer to the Port Elizabeth Airport. Check in for a flight to Cape Town.

    Upon arrival, a local representative will meet and transfer you to the cruise terminal for embarkation.

    Any stored luggage will be brought to the pier.

    Please note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.

    •Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

    •During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are covered but open on the sides. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.

    •The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. A safari is not recommended for guests with back and neck injuries or if pregnant.

    •This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to the availability of accessible rooms at the time of booking.

    •Children under 12 years of age are not catered to at Bukela Lodge

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff. The flights are not accompanied.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrive at Cape Town International Airport

    Meet and greet and private transfer to your city-based hotel

    3:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure, all meals on own

    Overnight at the Westin Cape Town or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2 - times are dependent on flight time which could change up to time of departure

    7:00am Breakfast at your hotel and check out

    9:00am Depart hotel for the 30 minute transfer to Cape Town International Airport

    9:30am Check-in for a flight to Port Elizabeth

    10:35am Flight Cape Town – Port Elizabeth (flights TBA and subject to change)

    11:55am Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport and transfer to your safari destination

    2:00pm Approximate arrival, check in and lunch if time allows or afternoon tea

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to the lodge

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Amakhala Bukela Lodge

    DAY 3

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:30am Morning game drive

    9:30am Return to the lodge for breakfast and free time

    1:00pm Lunch

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to the lodge

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Amakhala Bukela Lodge

    DAY 4 - times are dependent on flight time which could change up to time of departure

    5:00am Wake-up call, tea, coffee served, receive breakfast box

    5:30pm Check out and depart the lodge, transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport

    7:00am Arrive and check-in for flight to Cape Town

    8:00am Flight Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    9:25am Arrive at Cape Town Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel

    11:00am Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

    What to Bring:

    Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that can be layered. Trousers and warm fleece tops for cold and rainy days. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, for warmer days. Comfortable walking shoes, camera, charger, swimwear and rain jacket.

    Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand, divided into cents and abbreviated as R and c. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity:

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts, 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adapters in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adapter if you bring electric devices.

    Luggage:

    On the flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, guests are permitted to check in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

    Excess luggage (up to two pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town while you are on safari. You will be reunited with it either at the pier before you embark or it will be delivered to your suite on the ship. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on the safari to one piece per person.

    Overweight or excess bags brought on the flights will be at the expense of the guest.

    Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the specified size, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC when you make your program booking or at least 90 days before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than six months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

    Accommodation:

    Westin Hotel Cape Town

    Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

    Phone: +27 21 412 9999

    Amakhala Bukela Lodge

    Amakhala Game Reserve Greater, Addo, Paterson, 6015, South Africa

    Phone: +27 42 235 1253

    * If a hotel is substituted due to an unforeseen situation, it will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified. If no change notification is received prior to travel, then guests will stay at the hotels listed.

    Program Includes:

    •One night at The Westin Hotel or similar hotel – Executive Club Room including breakfast

    •Two nights at Amakhala Bukela Lodge (Luxury Tent) including full board - all meals, local beverages, park fees and game drives

    •Private airport transfer on Day 1

    •Bottled water on transfer vehicles

    •Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

    •Excess luggage storage in Cape Town from Days 2 - 4 – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program excludes:

    •Personal expenses such as telephone calls, gift shop purchases, laundry, hotel incidental

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

    •Visa fees if required

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    •Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Explore beautiful Cape Town, with so much to offer, including Penguin Beach, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Winelands and Table Mountain with your hotel located in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival into Cape Town, you are met at the airport and transferred by private vehicle to your overnight hotel, located inside the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to so many restaurants, shops and plenty of entertainment – something for everyone including boat cruises (ferries and sunset catamaran cruises), the Big Wheel, Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz Mocaa and more.

    Check into your hotel on arrival (2:00pm) and spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Any meals are on your own today.

    Should you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is ready for occupation upon arrival. Day rooms can only be purchased directly with the hotel.

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel and embark on a full day discovery tour.

    Start off with a scenic drive past the seaside suburbs of Camp’s Bay, Clifton and Llundudno and onto Hout Bay. Continue over scenic Chapma’s Peak, providing phenomenal photo opportunities. Then onto Boulders Beach to view the African Penguins in their natural habitat.

    Thereafter, continue onto Groot Constantia Wine Estate. Groot Constantia wine farm is testimony of how one man’s love for wine established South Africa’s first wine farm in 1685. In a word, their wines are from rich African soil, crafted to perfection. Furthermore, their heritage stands for growth, life and beauty.

    During your visit to Groot Constantia, you may explore the original Cape Dutch Manor House; visit the famed Cloete Cellar (the birthplace of Grand Constance) for a self-guided tour and enjoy a wine and chocolate tasting experience. You will also take home a souvenir branded wine glass.

    Enjoy a delicious three course lunch at Jonkershuis at Groot Constantia Wine Estate.

    Thereafter, embark on a short transfer to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.

    Enjoy a leisurely stroll through these beautiful gardens. Consider a walk on and over the Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway - a new curved steel and timber bridge that winds and dips its way through and over the trees of the Arboretum. Inspired by a snake skeleton, it is informally called ‘The Boomslang’ (meaning tree snake).

    The Walkway takes you from the forest floor into and through the trees and bursts out above the canopy, giving spectacular panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, Garden and Cape Flats.

    Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Spend the evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own today.

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel and embark on a full day Winelands discovery tour.

    Take a scenic drive to JC Le Roux where the tasting room at the House of J.C. Le Roux offers a range of tastings and specially crafted parings for the most sophisticated of palates - both sweet and dry. Here you will enjoy a cheesecake and sparkling wine pairing.

    Next, take a short drive to Muratie Wine Estate located on steep slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Here time stands still, and centuries of fascinating stories live on. Immerse yourself in the tastes, the sights, the sounds and the warm welcome of a truly authentic Cape wine farm.

    Located in the Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, Muratie dates back to 1685 when it was granted by Simon van der Stel, then Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, to German soldier Laurens Campher. Through the centuries Muratie, one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa, had several other colourful owners and is currently under the stewardship of the Melck family, who are deeply rooted here.

    Their guiding philosophy is to preserve this rich history and cultural heritage and share it with wine lovers from around the world. Equally important, is to build a future legacy of dedication to excellence.

    Here you will enjoy estate wines (a variety of white and red wine) followed by a delicious lunch.

    Thereafter enjoy free time in the town of Stellenbosch, including an optional visit to Stellenbosch Museum (entry fee). The Stellenbosch Village Museum currently comprises of four houses of historical interest and their gardens.

    Each of these beautiful homes represents a different period in the architectural development of Stellenbosch. The houses, their interiors and their gardens have been wonderfully restored, furnished, planted and decorated to illustrate the particular style and taste of the time.

    Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. Spend the evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.

    DAY 4

    Following breakfast and check-out formalities, depart the hotel for a drive up Kloof Nek, to the saddle between Table Mountain and Lion's Head, en-route to the Lower Cableway Station. Upon arrival at Lower Table Mountain Road, board a Swiss-engineered rotair cable car, and ascend from the 1,190-foot Valley Station to the 3,477-foot Mountain Station.

    The journey from the base to the summit takes just under four minutes and offers spectacular views as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent. From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board.

    This area is home to one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size; its impressive 2,285 plant species are greater in quantity than those of the entire U.K. combined.

    Following your visit to Table Mountain, re-board your vehicle for a drive to the cruise terminal where you will embark the ship.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    Day 1

    Arrival into Cape Town International Airport – collect luggage and proceed to Customs and Immigration

    30min You are met and transferred to your hotel – private transfer

    2:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure

    Meals on own today

    Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    8:30am Following breakfast, depart on your full day tour

    9:45am Arrive Hout Bay and continue over Chapman’s Peak and onto Boulders Beach

    11:00am Arrive Boulders Beach and view the African Penguins in their natural habitat

    11:45am Depart Boulders Beach and travel to Groot Constantia Wine Estate

    12:15pm Arrive Groot Constantia Wine Estate & visit their Manor House

    1:00pm Wine and chocolate tasting

    2:00pm Lunch at Jonkershuis Restaurant

    3:30pm Depart Groot Constantia Estate and travel to Kirstenbosch Gardens

    4:15pm Arrive Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and explore

    5:30pm Depart Kirstenbosch Gardens and return to your hotel.

    6:15pm Approximate return time to your hotel

    Dinner on own

    Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

    Day 3

    AM Breakfast at the hotel

    9:00am Following breakfast, depart on your full day Winelands tour

    10:00am Arrive in Stellenbosch Wine region and House of JC Le Roux

    Cheesecake and sparkling wine tasting

    11:00am Depart JC Le Roux and travel to Muratie Wine Estate

    11:30am Arrive Muratie – explore a bit – then sit down to a Premium wine tasting (5 wines)

    12:45pm Following the wine tasting, enjoy lunch at Muratie

    2:30pm Depart Muratie and travel to the town of Stellenbosch

    2:45pm Arrive Stellenbosch town and explore – optional visit to the Dorpshuis Museum

    4:00pm Return to Cape Town

    5:00pm Approximate return time to your hotel

    Dinner on own

    Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

    Day 4

    From 7:00am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities

    9:15am Depart hotel and travel to Lower Table Mountain Road

    9:45am Arrive Table Mountain cable way and ascend the mountain

    12:00pm Following time on top of Table Mountain, descend the mountain and re-board your vehicle

    Onward transfer to Cape Town Cruise terminal traveling through some of the historical parts of

    Cape Town including Adderley Street and Foreshore

    1:00pm Approximate arrival time at Cape Town Cruise terminal for embarkation

    Expected Weather:

    January is one of the warmest months of the year in Cape Town, heralding the peak of summer. During this month, you can expect average high temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and average low temperatures of around 16°C (61°F).

    In February, the average high temperature in Cape Town is around 27°C (81°F), while the average low usually drops to 16°C (61°F).

    The weather in Cape Town in June is characterized by average temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) during the day, and around 8°C (46°F) at night. This significant drop in daytime and nighttime temperatures reflects typical winter conditions in Cape Town, as June falls during the Southern Hemisphere winter season.

    What to Bring:

    Light, cotton clothing that can be layered, lightweight waterproof jacket, a good pair of walking shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, charger, bathing suit.

    Local Currency:

    The official currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted as well.

    Electricity:

    South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    This program takes place within South Africa.

    A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit is required

    Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements.

    U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism / business purposes do not need a visa

    Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

    Accommodation:

    Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    Address: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

    Phone: 021 419 6677

    *We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

    Program Includes for guests

    •3 Night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel including breakfast

    Seven Seas Navigator 2026 sailings - Piazza (V&A Waterfront Facing)Room

    All other voyages - Mountain Facing Room

    •All entrance fees and excursions per the itinerary

    •All meals as per program, including 2 local drinks during meals and gratuities

    •Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver / tour guide

    •Bottled water on board tour vehicles

    •Airport and hotel porterage

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Any meals or beverages not listed above including premium brand spirits

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides

    •Visa fees if required

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,099 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Spend one evening in beautiful Cape Town before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will stay for two nights in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve at Bush Lodge. Take part in several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy up-close unobstructed views of Africa’s most iconic animals before embarking the ship back in Cape Town.

    Amakhala Bush Lodge

    The 5-Star Bush Lodge is discreetly set atop an open valley, with each luxury thatched tented suite featuring a private deck, plunge pool, and sweeping views of the watering point. Suites include hot and cold air-conditioning, a fireplace, large oval bath, and double outdoor showers for a romantic and comfortable retreat. The main lodge provides elegant dining, comfortable lounges, and a spacious deck overlooking the game-filled plains, while evenings are enjoyed by the outdoor fireplace under the African stars.

    Special Notes:

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •Program details and number of game drives subject to change based on flight details

    Day 1

    Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred by private vehicle to your city-based hotel, where you will spend the evening. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

    Check in time is at 3:00pm. Should you be arriving sooner, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee your room availability upon arrival. Otherwise, you are welcome to leave your luggage at Reception and begin using the facilities of the hotel or explore the city.

    Your stay is scheduled to be at the Westin Hotel, club level room. With this room type enjoy exclusive access to the Westin Executive Club Lounge situated on the 19th floor, with spectacular views of Cape Town. Daily breakfast, all-day refreshments, business services and facilities and canapés served in the evenings are all included. The hotel is also within close proximity of the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, home to numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment.

    Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.

    Day 2

    After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to your safari destination. The road transfer will take approximately 1.5 hours.

    Depending on the time of arrival, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with the lodge before your first game drive. Home to the Big 5, as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, black wildebeest, and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife, safari’s within Amakhala Game Reserve do not disappoint.

    Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and to spend the evening.

    NOTE: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time. Excess luggage will be separated and stored until your return to Cape Town. Please ensure that bags to be stored are labelled with your name and suite number on the ship and don’t forget to bring any valuables, documents and medications with you.

    Day 3

    Spend the entire day at Amakhala, where two game drives and all meals are included. In between, relax by the pool, take a nap or perhaps enjoy a treatment at the spa (additional cost).

    Game drives are conducted at sunrise and sunset, providing tranquil opportunities for observation. Guests may survey the landscape, observe birds of prey, and potentially view members of the Big 5 from the comfort and safety of open game viewing vehicles.

    The safari guides possess extensive expertise in wildlife and demonstrate a strong commitment to their respective fields so participants can expect to gain valuable insights and a deeper appreciation for Africa through this memorable experience.

    Day 4

    After an early morning wakeup call, gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities. Depart the lodge with a breakfast box and transfer to the Port Elizabeth Airport. Check in for a flight to Cape Town.

    Upon arrival, a local representative will meet and transfer you to the cruise terminal for embarkation.

    Any stored luggage will be brought to the pier.

    Please note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.

    •Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

    •During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are covered but open on the sides. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.

    •The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. A safari is not recommended for guests with back and neck injuries or if pregnant.

    •This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to the availability of accessible rooms at the time of booking.

    •Children under 12 years of age are not catered to at Bush Lodge

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff. The flights are not accompanied.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrive at Cape Town International Airport

    Meet and greet and private transfer to your city-based hotel

    3:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure, all meals on own

    Overnight at the Westin Cape Town or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2 - times are dependent on flight time which could change up to time of departure

    7:00am Breakfast at your hotel and check out

    9:00am Depart hotel for the 30 minute transfer to Cape Town International Airport

    9:30am Check-in for a flight to Port Elizabeth

    10:35am Flight Cape Town – Port Elizabeth (flights TBA and subject to change)

    11:55am Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport and transfer to your safari destination

    2:00pm Approximate arrival, check in and lunch if time allows or afternoon tea

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to the lodge

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Amakhala Bush Lodge

    DAY 3

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:30am Morning game drive

    9:30am Return to the lodge for breakfast and free time

    1:00pm Lunch

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to the lodge

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Amakhala Bush Lodge

    DAY 4 - times are dependent on flight time which could change up to time of departure

    5:00am Wake-up call, tea, coffee served, receive breakfast box

    5:30pm Check out and depart the lodge, transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport

    7:00am Arrive and check-in for flight to Cape Town

    8:00am Flight Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    9:25am Arrive at Cape Town Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel

    11:00am Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

    What to Bring:

    Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that can be layered. Trousers and warm fleece tops for cold and rainy days. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, for warmer days. Comfortable walking shoes, camera, charger, swimwear and rain jacket.

    Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand, divided into cents and abbreviated as R and c. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity:

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adapters in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adapter if you bring electric devices.

    Luggage:

    On the flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, guests are permitted to check in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.).

    Excess luggage (up to two pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town while you are on safari. You will be reunited with it either at the pier before you embark or it will be delivered to your suite on the ship. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on the safari to one piece per person.

    Overweight or excess bags brought on the flights will be at the expense of the guest.

    Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 6 kg (13 lbs.). If the hand luggage does not conform to the specified size, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1. Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

    2. CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC when you make your program booking or at least 90 days before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3. CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than six months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

    Accommodation:

    Westin Hotel Cape Town

    Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

    Phone: +27 21 412 9999

    Amakhala Bush Lodge

    Paterson, 6130, South Africa

    Phone: +27 42 235 1287

    * If a hotel is substituted due to an unforeseen situation, it will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified. If no change notification is received prior to travel, then guests will stay at the hotels listed.

    Program Includes:

    •One night at The Westin Hotel or similar hotel – Executive Club Room including breakfast

    •Two nights at Amakhala Bush Lodge (Luxury Tent) including full board - all meals, local beverages, park fees and game drives

    •Private airport transfer on Day 1

    •Bottled water on transfer vehicles

    •Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

    •Excess luggage storage in Cape Town from Days 2 - 4 – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program excludes:

    •Personal expenses such as telephone calls, gift shop purchases, laundry, hotel incidental

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

    •Visa fees if required

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    •Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $3,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Discover Thornybush, an exclusive 15,000-hectare private reserve seamlessly adjoining the iconic Kruger National Park. With no barriers between them, guests embark on exhilarating game drives encountering the legendary Big Five, a dazzling array of birdlife, and diverse wildlife native to the region. Experience refined safari luxury at Thornybush Game Lodge, renowned for its elegant suites, attentive service, and panoramic views—an idyllic retreat to savour the untamed beauty and sophistication of wild Africa.

    Special Notes:

    •This program begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town; therefore, guests need to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport for the start of the program

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

    Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast and check out, meet our local representative who will accompany you on a transfer to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, maximum 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    Upon arriving in Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred by road to your safari lodge which is located in the heart of big five country adjacent to Kruger National Park.

    Nothing is spared in the attention to detail at the elegant and highly rated Thornybush Game Lodge.

    Luxurious suites fan out from the main area with riverbed views from each deck. Each includes an en-suite bathroom, indoor and private outdoor showers along with elegant finishes and comfortable beds completing each impressive room.

    After lunch and some time to get acquainted with your new surroundings, embark on an evening game drive and then return to the lodge for dinner.

    Since Thornybush shares a fenceless border with Kruger National Park, this reserve is home to one of the most diverse concentrations of the indigenous game within Southern Africa.

    From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope, and hundreds of bird species just to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area will amaze you.

    Expert guide-and-tracker teams who have a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action in their open-air safari vehicles will ensure that you see as many species as possible during your stay.

    DAY 3

    Enjoy exciting dawn and dusk safaris in open game vehicles and in between take a moment to browse in the intimate library or simply relax at the pool with your favourite cocktail as you bask in Africa's glorious sunshine or perhaps enquire about one of the wellness experiences at Thornybush Spa to fully ease you into relaxation.

    Guided bush walks may also be available. Please check with the lodge staff on site. These walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region and to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail. The Shangaan trackers will enthral you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore. During your walk, your guide and tracker are armed so you will be in safe hands as you explore the Big Five wilderness on foot.

    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

    DAY 4

    Depending on flight schedules you might enjoy one last game drive and then breakfast before checking out.

    Transfer to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town. A lunch pack will be provided for the journey.

    Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

    Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

    You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.

    Lunch and dinner are on your own.

    DAY 5

    After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbor for embarkation but first enjoy a half day Cape Point tour.

    Begin with a captivating journey to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet in a dramatic fusion of landscapes and wildlife. Spanning over 19,000 acres, this pristine reserve teems with indigenous flora and fauna, offering visitors an authentic taste of South Africa's untamed beauty. The highlight is undoubtedly Cape Point, famed for its towering sea cliffs—among the highest in the country. Ascend to the top via the scenic funicular railway (when available), and soak in sweeping vistas that promise unforgettable moments and outstanding photo opportunities.

    Afterwards, delight in a close encounter with the charming African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. The adventure continues with a scenic drive past the historic naval base of Simon’s Town, through Fish Hoek, and onwards to Kalk Bay’s vibrant fishing harbour. Take in the spectacular coastal views along Boyes Drive, which presents sweeping panoramas of Muizenberg and the sparkling waters of False Bay.

    Conclude your tour with a drive past some of Cape Town’s renowned landmarks, including the University of Cape Town, the historic Rhodes Memorial, Mostert’s Mill, and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital, before arriving at the port for embarkation. This unforgettable day blends natural wonders, local history, and spectacular scenery—perfect for those seeking to discover the soul of South Africa.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights:

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport

    You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel

    2:00pm Hotel check-in time

    The day is at leisure, lunch and dinner are on your own

    Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2 – Times subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

    From 6:30am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities

    8:30am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Hoedspruit

    8:40am Check in

    10:30am Flight from JNB to – Hoedspruit Airport (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

    Light snack served on board

    11:30am Arrive Hoedspruit Airport; collect luggage and meet with local representative

    12:00pm Transfer to your safari destination

    1:00pm Arrival at the lodge; welcome drink followed by lunch

    2:00pm Check-in Formalities

    3:30pm Afternoon Tea

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to lodge, time to freshen up for dinner

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Thornybush Game Lodge

    DAY 3

    5:00am Wake-up call

    5:30am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:00am Morning game drive

    9:00am Breakfast and time at leisure

    1:30pm Lunch and time at leisure

    3:30pm Afternoon Tea

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to lodge, time to freshen up for dinner

    7:30pm Dinner at lodge

    Overnight at Thornybush Game Lodge

    DAY 4 – Times subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

    5:00am Wake-up call

    5:30am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:00am Morning game drive – depending on final flight details

    9:00am Breakfast

    10:00am Gather personal belongings and complete check-out formalities

    11:00am Drive to Hoedspruit Airport (Lunch Pack is provided)

    12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Cape Town

    2:10pm Flight Hoedspruit Airport to Cape Town International Airport (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

    Light snack served on board

    4:55pm Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and meet local representative in Arrivals Hall

    6:00pm Transfer to your hotel

    6:45pm Approximate arrival at the hotel and check in

    Evening at leisure, dinner on own

    Overnight at the Westin or similar hotel

    DAY 5

    From 6:00am Breakfast

    7:00am Gather belongings, check formalities and meet local representative in lobby

    8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve via Chapmans Peak Drive

    10:00am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

    11:30am Drive to Boulders Beach

    12:00am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

    12:45pm Return to Cape Town

    2:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Terminal for embarkation

    PLEASE NOTE

    •This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.

    •The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.

    •Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.

    •Children under six are not permitted on the game drives, children under 16 are not permitted on the bush walks.

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.

    What to Bring:

    Expect hot, humid, and wet weather. Bring clothing that can be layered including light coloured tops, pants, and shorts. A warmer jacket is recommended for early morning and evening game drives. Also bring a swimsuit, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, camera, charter, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

    Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity:

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.

    Luggage:

    •Guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) - subject to change by airline

    •Guests are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.)

    •All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.

    •Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (20kg/ 44 lbs) can be shipped (included) to Cape Town where you will be reunited with it on Day 4.

    Alternatively, you may wish to contact Ship Play to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship:

    Phone: 855-605-5859

    Regent Landing Page: https://www.shipplay.com/regent

    Email: regent@shipplay.com

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC right away if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model, and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Not providing the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa.

    Each person entering South Africa is required to complete a Customs Online Traveller Declaration form, prior to arrival at https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time may result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

    Accommodation:

    Intercontinental O.R Tambo Hotel

    Located in the O.R Tambo Airport

    1 O.R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

    Phone: +27 11 961 5400

    Thorny Bush Game Lodge

    Address: Thornybush Private Game Reserve

    Phone: 011 253 6500

    Westin Hotel

    Lower Long St. Convention Square

    Phone: +27 21 412 9999

    We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Program Includes:

    •1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar on a bed and breakfast basis (standard double room)

    •2 nights at Thorny Bush Lodge – luxury suite on a bed and breakfast basis

    •1 night in Cape Town at the Westin or similar hotel – on a bed and breakfast basis or similar hotel (Classic double room)

    •Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport on Day 1 and 2

    •Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

    •Lunch pack on Day 4

    •Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required

    •Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and shipment by courier to Cape Town

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person

    •Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

    •Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance or a transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes:

    •Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

    •Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry, and room service as well as spa services

    •Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff

    •Visa fees

    •Any other services not mentioned above

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    Please Note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please Note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements, or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $5,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Fly to Zimbabwe to watch one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—thundering Victoria Falls—and cruise the winding Zambezi River at sunset, a time when some of Africa’s most iconic animals are most active and easy to spot. Also take part in a day safari to the famous Chobe National Park where the Big Five are known to be abundant.

    PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who use a wheelchair or scooter.

    DAY 1

    On arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area by a local representative and assisted on the short walk (approximately 300 yards/900 feet) from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.

    The earliest check-in time allowed at the hotel is 2:00pm, although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier.

    Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Any meals are on your own today.

    DAY 2

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out meeting our local representative who will walk back to the airport terminal with you. Excess luggage storage (1 piece per person) will be available prior to checking in for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Note: the flight is not accompanied. Guests will need to purchase a visa for Zimbabwe either in advance or at the airport upon arrival.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 20 kg/44lbs) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will meet and assist you with your transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel where a light lunch (time permitting) will be enjoyed followed by check-in and some free time to explore the hotel and its grounds.

    With dramatic views of the gorges of Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls, The Victoria Falls Hotel, built by the British in 1904, was originally conceived as accommodation for workers on the Cape-to-Cairo railway) and today it is a famous luxury brand and member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Steeped in history and one of the oldest hotels in Africa, The Victoria Falls Hotel serves is a reminder of the distinguished and elegant era to which it was born and has earned its status as the epitome of grand luxury travel.

    Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.

    Following the cruise, return to your hotel for dinner at the Livingstone Room.

    DAY 3

    Following breakfast at the hotel, meet our local representative who will journey with you on this day tour to Chobe, Botswana (border crossing).

    Visiting Chobe National Park is a journey into the heart of Botswana’s wildlife wonderland – Chobe National Park is well known for its large herds of elephant that frequent the Chobe River daily. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe has a lot more to offer, the park has lion, leopard and many other renowned wildlife.

    Your tour includes a boat safari on Chobe River, a game drive in Chobe National Park and lunch at one of the local lodges. Return to Victoria Falls in the afternoon (border crossing).

    This evening, enjoy an off-site Boma Dinner which is an enchanting culinary experience that tantalizes the senses and celebrates the rich traditions of Zimbabwean culture. As you enter the open-air boma, you will be greeted with the rhythmic beats of traditional music and the warm glow of crackling fires. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with the scent of grilled meats wafting through the air. Seated around a central fire pit, adorned with tribal artifacts and decor, you will be treated to a feast for both the palate and the soul.

    Return to your hotel in Victoria Falls (border crossing).

    DAY 4

    After breakfast and check-out, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.

    Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” In November 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.

    A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!

    After your tour of the Falls, transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the evening. Note: the flight is not accompanied.

    Your hotel is located nearby to the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options within steps of the hotel.

    Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.

    NOTE: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).

    DAY 5

    Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and take a short drive to Lower Table Mountain Road where you will ascend the mountain by cable card and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the ‘Mother City’ from the top of Table Mountain –a bucket list site for many!

    Re-board your vehicle and transfer to the harbour for embarkation.

    Note: Ascending Table Mountain by cable car is weather dependent.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program.

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers or meet/greet are not included.

    Day 1

    Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport

    You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel

    3:00pm is hotel check in time

    Meals are on your own today

    Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar

    Meet and Greet

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you cannot locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2 - timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

    7:00am Breakfast at your hotel and then check out

    8:15am Meet local rep in the lobby, short walk from your hotel to the airport terminal

    Local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage and check in for your flight to Victoria Falls

    11:35am Fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    1:20pm On arrival in Victoria Falls go through Immigration and transfer to your hotel

    2:30pm Lunch at your hotel followed by check-in and free time

    5:30m Transfer to the Zambezi River jetty

    6:00pm 2-hour sunset cruise

    8:00pm Return to your hotel

    7:30pm Informal dinner at the hotel (Royal Livingstone Room or similar venue)

    Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel

    Day 3

    6:30am Early breakfast at hotel

    7:00am Full day tour to Chobe, Botswana including river safari, 4x4 game drive and lunch

    Border crossing to Botswana en-route

    4:00pm Approximate return to your hotel in Victoria Falls – free time

    7:00pm Transfer to a Boma Restaurant for dinner including local entertainment

    9:00pm Return transfer to your hotel

    Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel

    Day 4 - timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

    From 7:00am Breakfast and check-out formalities

    8:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls

    9:00am Guided tour of the Falls

    11:00am Transfer to the airport

    11:30am Check-in for a flight to Cape Town

    2:00pm Flight Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – should a direct flight not be available; guests will fly to Cape Town via Johannesburg)

    5:00pm Collect your luggage, clear through Customs and immigration and meet up with your driver/guide

    6:00pm Depart the airport and transfer to your hotel

    7:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel

    Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure, dinner on own Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel

    Day 5

    From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

    9:00am Check-out and transfer to the pier with a stop for ride up to the top of Table Mountain (weather dependent)

    12:00pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

    PLEASE NOTE

    •This is a malaria risk area. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.

    •This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who utilized a wheelchair or scooter.

    •The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray, and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls.

    •Flights are not escorted

    Expected Weather:

    Cape Town in January – Daily high 79°F / 26C and daily low 59°F/ 15°C

    Victoria Falls – Daily high 90°F / 32°C and daily low 65°F/ 18°C

    Cape Town in April – Daily high 73°F/23°C and daily low 54°F/12°C

    Victoria Falls – Daily high 86°F / 30°C and daily low 61°F/ 16°C

    What to Bring:

    Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, waterproof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable and waterproof walking shoes, camera, chargers and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

    Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe, the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.

    Electricity:

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.

    Luggage:

    For your economy class internal flights between Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Cape Town:

    •Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) - subject to change by airline

    •Should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (20kg/ 44 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.

    •Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check-in counter by guests

    •Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.)

    •All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.

    •Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: 877-231-5131

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

    2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

    3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least 90 days prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

    4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    •This program travels between South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, back to Zimbabwe and back to South Africa

    •A passport valid for at least six months after time of travel is required

    •Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa

    •Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into Zimbabwe

    •A Zimbabwe double entry visa is required for US and Canadian Citizens

    •Travellers to Zimbabwe are encouraged to complete arrival forms online before departure as paper forms are no longer used and for time saving measures. Visas can also be purchased at the airport.

    •Visitors from visa-exempt and visa-required countries can submit their declarations online prior to travel.

    •Travellers are advised to complete any forms and purchase their arrival visa in advance at https://evisa.gov.zw

    •The above listed website provides further details as well as costs

    •A visa is not required for U.S. citizens visiting Botswana for up to 90 days. All other nationalities please consult your local embassy for visa requirements for your nationality.

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport, and ANY visas, if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.

    Failure to have the required and correct documents ahead of time could result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program or guests may need to purchase new flight tickets at their own cost.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

    Accommodation:

    Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel

    Located in the O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

    Phone: +27 11 961 5400

    The Victoria Falls Hotel

    1 Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

    Phone: +263 83 284 4751

    Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

    100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8002

    Phone: 021 441 3000

    *We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.

    PROGRAM INCLUDES:

    •1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar including breakfast (standard double room)

    •2 nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable Wing Room)

    •1 night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar including breakfast (Junior Suite)

    •Meals per the itinerary

    •Meet and greet service at O.R. Tambo International Airport

    •Any required transfers in luxury air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking driver, guide or representative

    •Guided tour at Victoria Falls

    •Dinner at Victoria Falls Hotel (Day 2) including two local beverages

    •Zambezi River Cruise

    •Chobe Day Safari including lunch and two local beverages

    •Boma Dinner including two local beverages

    •Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and shipment by courier to Cape Town (maximum 20kg/44 lbs)

    •Porterage at airports and hotels

    •Scheduled domestic flights in economy class (Johannesburg – Victoria Falls – Cape Town) - direct flights not guaranteed

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer or meet and greet is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

    •Any other meals not listed in the program

    •All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks

    •Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    •Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff

    •Visa fees

    •Any other services not mentioned above

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $4,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Nestled within a private concession overlooking the misty spray of Victoria Falls and the dramatic Batoka Gorge, this exclusive retreat at Elephant Camp offers more than just a safari — it’s an immersive experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable wildlife encounters, gourmet cuisine crafted with local flair, and curated adventures ranging from exhilarating game drives in Zambezi National Park to sipping sunset cocktails on the edge of the gorge. Every moment is designed to awaken your senses and connect you with nature in the most refined way.

    Special Notes:

    •This program begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. Guests need to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for the start of the program.

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

    Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk back to the terminal to check in for a flight to the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, 20kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    Upon arriving at the Victoria Falls Airport, proceed through Customs and Immigration. Please see further below for documents and Visa requirements.

    You will be met outside of Customs and transferred to The Elephant Camp which is located in a private concession within Victoria Falls National Park.

    Each luxury tented suite faces the gorge and has a private deck with plunge pool. Each suite is equipped with an indoor and outdoor shower, large bath, private lounge, mini bar, tea/coffee station, overhead fan and air conditioning. They are also mosquito proofed to make sure your stay is comfortable. The main area boasts a beautiful sunken fire pit and swimming pool and breath-taking panoramic views of the Falls Batoka Gorge.

    After check-in and being shown to your rooms you will gather at the main lodge for late afternoon tea followed by a game drive into Zambezi National Park. Common sightings include elephant herds, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife.

    Return to your lodge thereafter for a delicious dinner.

    During your stay, there are several activities available at The Elephant Camp (time and weather permitting).

    Two of the below have been included for our group. You may choose when you are at the lodge.

    •Elephant conservation experience

    •A Village Tour

    •A Guided Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe including entry fees

    •A Victoria Falls Canopy Tour including park fees

    •A Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi Royal including river usage fees and refreshments

    •Day Trip to Chobe National Park on Day 4 (Includes Boat Cruise; Gamae Drive & Lunch)

    For an additional fee the lodge can arrange one of the following for you:

    •Birding and nature walk on the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary

    •Cocktails and Canapés at the Batoka Gorg

    •Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust

    •Spa treatments

    •White water rafting

    •Scenic helicopter flights

    •Bike tour

    DAY 3

    After breakfast you can choose one of the above-mentioned activities. Lunch and dinner are included.

    Of particular interest may be the Elephant Experience with an informative movie clip and educational talk before going on a bush walk. This takes place daily from 12:30pm until approximately 2:00pm.

    Later in the day, enjoy dinner back at the lodge.

    DAY 4

    After breakfast you may wish to choose one of the above-mentioned activities or join a day trip to the Chobe National Park that has been set up for our group (may not be exclusive). This is home to the world's largest remaining population of elephants that frequent the Chobe River daily.

    During the Chobe wet season (November–March), expect a lush "green season" landscape with excellent birding, the birth of baby animals, and the Savuti zebra migration. While large elephant herds disperse, resident elephants remain.

    Guests will be transferred to the Kazungula border where a Botswana guide will meet you. Please see further below for Visa requirements at this border crossing.

    Proceed straight to a morning cruise along the Chobe River for game viewing.

    The cruise will end around 12:30pm and guests will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, guests will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive within Chobe National Park.

    Following this, return to the Kazungula Border, meet your Zimbabwean guide and transfer back to Victoria Falls. Please note visa requirements further below.

    Upon returning, you will have some time to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks before dinner.

    DAY 5

    After breakfast check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for a flight to Cape Town. Depending on flight time you may have some time at leisure before departure.

    On arrival in Cape Town, our local representatives will meet and transfer you to your Cape Town hotel.

    The Victoria and Alfred Hotel is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the famed Victoria and Alfred Waterfront offering easy access to top attractions like the Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz MOCAA, and a variety of shops and restaurants.

    Guests will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Johannesburg.

    Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

    DAY 6

    After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town Harbour for embarkation. Along the way enjoy a brief city orientation tour of the “Mother City”.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights:

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport

    You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel

    2:00pm Hotel check-in time

    Lunch and dinner are on your own

    Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2

    From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out

    9:00am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe

    9:20am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls Airport

    11:35am Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Airport (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

    Light snack served on the flight

    1:20pm Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, a lodge representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge

    2:25pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities

    3:30pm Afternoon tea

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Elephant Camp

    DAY 3

    From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge

    From 12:00pm Lunch

    12:30pm Optional elephant experience

    3:30pm Afternoon tea

    4:00pm Afternoon activity – perhaps consider a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River

    7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Elephant Camp

    DAY 4

    For guests who opt to remain at Elephant Lodge:

    From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge

    From 12:00pm Lunch

    12:30pm Optional elephant experience

    7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Elephant Camp

    For guests who opt to go to Chobe National Park:

    6:00am Wake-up call

    From 6:30am Breakfast

    TBA Depart for a full day tour to Chobe National Park – border crossing to Botswana

    12:30pm Lunch

    TBA Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park

    TBA Return to Zimbabwe – border crossing into Zimbabwe

    6:30pm Pre dinner drinks

    7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Elephant Camp

    DAY 5

    From 6:30am Breakfast

    7:00am Morning activity

    10:30am Check-out formalities

    11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Cape Town

    11:30am Check-in

    1:25pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    Light snack served on the flight

    4:30pm Arrive into Cape Town

    Clear Customs and immigration and collect luggage

    5:00pm You are met by a local representative

    5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel

    6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure

    Dinner is on your own

    Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

    DAY 6

    From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

    11:00am Check-out

    11:30am Depart the hotel and transfer to the port with a city orientation tour en route

    1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbour for embarkation

    PLEASE NOTE

    •This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.

    •The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Reserve.

    •The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.

    •Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.

    •Children under 6 are not permitted on safari.

    •Flights are not accompanied.

    Expected Weather:

    South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.

    What to Bring:

    Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

    Currency:

    All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity:

    South Africa’s and Zimbabwe’s electrical systems are 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.

    If you bring electric appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs.

    Luggage information

    •Guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline

    •Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (20kg/ 44 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.

    Alternatively, you may wish to contact Ship Play to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship:

    Phone: 855-605-5859

    Regent Landing Page: https://www.shipplay.com/regent

    Email: regent@shipplay.com

    HAND LUGGAGE

    •Guests are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.

    •All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

    2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

    3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

    4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

    Documents and Visa Requirements

    Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

    Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe

    •Travellers to Zimbabwe may now complete arrival forms online before departure as paper forms are no longer used.

    •Visitors from visa-exempt and visa-required countries can submit their declarations online prior to travel.

    •Travellers may complete any forms and purchase their arrival visa in advance at https://evisa.gov.zw

    •The listed website provides further details as well as costs

    For guests wishing to do the optional day trip to Chobe (Botswana), a Zimbabwe double-entry visa is required.

    Canadian citizens may only be able to obtain a single-entry Zimbabwe visa therefore Canadians wishing to visit Chobe may need to purchase a Zimbabwe visa upon each entry. Please refer to any details provided at https://evisa.gov.zw

    US Citizens will not require a visa for Botswana if visiting Chobe. Guests of other nationalities should check with their local embassy for requirements for Botswana. An additional blank page is required in your passport for a visa stamp.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

    Accommodation:

    Intercontinental O.R Tambo Hotel

    Located in the O.R Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

    Phone: +27 11 961 5400

    Elephant Camp

    Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

    Phone: 082 468 4617

    Victoria and Alfred Hotel

    On the Pierhead, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

    Phone: +27 21 419 6677

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    PROGRAM INCLUDES:

    •1 night at InterContinental O.R Tambo Hotel (Standard Rooms) or similar

    •3 nights at the Elephant Camp (luxury tent) on fully inclusive basis (accommodation, all meals, local beverages and two pre selected ctivities)

    •1 night at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar (Piazza Facing Room)

    •Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg O.R Tambo International Airport

    •Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

    •Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town

    •Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person and shipment by courier to Cape Town

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person

    •Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

    •Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance or a transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

    •Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

    •Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services

    •Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff

    •Visa fees

    •Optional paid activities at The Elephant Camp

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    Please Note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please Note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $6,499 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Journey into the soul of Africa with an itinerary that marries adventure and opulence. Your stay at an exclusive safari lodge—nestled in the heart of the Okavango Delta—promises elegant suites overlooking untamed wilderness, personalized service, and gourmet meals crafted from the finest local ingredients. From thrilling game drives at dawn to evenings spent in refined comfort, each day blends extraordinary wildlife encounters with the serenity and sophistication of world-class accommodation. From the exhilaration of the wild to the cosmopolitan allure of Cape Town, every moment is curated for those who crave the extraordinary. We invite you to immerse yourself in the rhythm of the Delta

    Special Notes:

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

    •Scooters and wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this program

    •This program begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. Arrival flights must be booked to JNB (O.R. Tambo International Airport).

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the terminal.

    Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.

    Meals are on your own today.

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, collect your luggage and continue with check-out procedures.

    Meet our local representative in the lobby of the hotel and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Maun. A light snack is served on board.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, max 20 kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly, label bags well and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    On arrival in Maun, you will be transferred to a charter flight which will bring you to Baines Lodge private airstrip.

    This is a 15-minute flight. Note: All flights on this day are unaccompanied.

    Upon arrival, a representative will meet and transfer you to your lodge, located at a prime location on the Boro River, at the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is a 45-minute road transfer.

    Nestled within the lush, wildlife-rich waters of the Okavango Delta, Baines’ Lodge offers an intimate escape with only six exquisitely restored suites. Elevated on stilts and connected by charming wooden walkways, the lodge embraces a subtle nautical theme that beautifully blends with its natural surroundings. Each suite features elegant, understated interiors, where soft hues drawn from local flora complement polished timbers and muted walls that subtly mirror the Delta’s ever-changing colors. The open-plan design, marked by graceful columns, seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces, framing breathtaking Delta vistas that rival the finest landscape paintings.

    The heart of the lodge’s social scene centers on a whimsical, dormant termite mound, transforming the communal areas into a unique gathering spot. Discover the Bush Boutique, where you can browse and purchase authentic local arts and crafts, or relax in the Explorer’s Lounge—a haven for the curious, featuring a microscope, spotting scopes, interactive maps, and a well-stocked library. Upon arrival, each guest receives Leica binoculars, perfect for admiring wildlife right from their private deck. Another standout feature is the inviting swimming pool, set beside the bar and Explorer’s Lounge, with plush sun loungers laid out for soaking in panoramic views of the Okavango Delta’s breathtaking landscape. The lodge is fully solar-powered.

    Check in on arrival after which you are escorted to your room to freshen up and enjoy free time to admire your surroundings.

    Gather at the main lodge in the late afternoon for tea followed by a game activity (Game Drive depending on season and water levels; Mokoro Excursion or Walking Safari).

    Return to your lodge thereafter for a delicious dinner.

    DAY 3

    Spend today in the Delta, enjoy three meals a day and two game activities.

    We recommend a morning Mokoro Excursion and a sunset Game Drive.

    Botswana’s Okavango Delta is a paradox: a vast patchwork of waterways, lagoons and islands on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Generally flooded in the summer months, it retains its watery features all year and is home to many of Africa’s iconic species. Exploring the Okavango Delta by motor launch or seasonal mokoro (canoe) you will see everything from hippos to exquisite painted reed frogs, while lions, leopards and wild dogs who all hold their territories here throughout the year. Generally, mokoros are available from June to October and motorized boating (for anyone less keen on a canoe) from February to September, but this is dependent on the water levels of the delta.

    Game Drives (included)

    Embark on exclusive, expert-guided game drives where just four guests per open 4x4 vehicle enjoy intimate encounters with the Okavango Delta’s remarkable wildlife. Spot zebras, lions, and endangered wild dogs across a landscape that shifts from desert to swamp, with the floodplains (June–September) bursting into a mosaic of waterways, lagoons, and islands. This season offers stellar sightings of elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and a vibrant array of migratory birds like African fish eagles and bee-eaters.

    Walking Safaris (included):

    Picture yourself venturing across the sweeping plains of the Okavango Delta on a walking safari, where every whisper of wind or crack of a twig hints at the presence of untamed African wildlife. Step off the beaten path and join expert guides and armed rangers as you learn the fine art of animal tracking, a heart-pounding adventure that goes far beyond the traditional safari experience. Decode footprints, examine animal droppings, and gain fascinating insights into the secret lives of elusive creatures. This immersive journey offers a chance to encounter herds of grazing antelope up close, while also encouraging you to discover the intricate web of plant and animal life hidden at your feet. Every moment spent on foot reveals the story of the Okavango’s vibrant ecosystem, inviting you to see the bush through the eyes of its wild inhabitants.

    Night drives (included):

    When night falls over the Okavango Delta, a whole new world awakens. Experience the thrill of after-dark safaris where expert guides use specialized lighting to spot elusive creatures like aardvarks and bush babies and catch predators such as leopards and hyenas on the hunt. Bundle up and discover the Delta’s captivating nocturnal wildlife from the comfort of a private safari vehicle.

    DAY 4

    Like the day prior, spend today in the Delta, enjoy three meals a day and two game activities.

    DAY 5 – January 31, 2027

    Receive one last early morning wake-up call and enjoy tea or coffee prior to your morning game activity.

    Upon return enjoy breakfast and then complete check-out formalities. Meet your lodge representative for a transfer to the local airstrip for a light aircraft charter flight to Maun International Airport. 15-minute flight.

    In Maun, check in for your flight to Cape Town. During the flight a light lunch will be served. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a local representative and assisted with your transfer to a city-based hotel. Note: All flights on this day are unaccompanied.

    Your hotel is located at the entrance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, close to major attractions like the Zeitz MOCAA, Two Oceans Aquarium, and the city’s vibrant shopping and dining scene. The hotel offers modern rooms with panoramic views, a renowned spa, and several dining options. Guests benefit from a dedicated hospitality desk and concierge services, making it an excellent base for exploring Cape Town.

    Check-in at the hotel on arrival and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner is on your own.

    DAY 6

    Enjoy at leisurely breakfast at the hotel and check out. At the designated time, you will be met and accompanied on a brief city orientation tour of Cape Town en route to the harbour where you will embark the ship.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. Check-in is at 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers or airport assistance are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.

    You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.

    2:00pm Hotel check-in time

    Day at leisure, meals are on own

    Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on own. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2

    Times subject to change based on flight details which can change up to time of departure

    7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    9:30am Check out and meet our local representative for the walk back to the terminal to check in

    10:00am Check-in for flight to Maun, Botswana

    12:05pm Flight O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    Light snack served on board

    1:45pm Arrive Maun International Airport; clear customs, collect luggage and transfer to a charter flight meet with lodge representative

    2:15pm Charter flight to Baine’s private airstrip

    2:45pm Arrival at private airstrip; transfer approximately 45 minutes to your safari destination

    3:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities

    4:30pm Afternoon game activity

    7:30pm Return to lodge, time to freshen up for dinner

    8:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Sanctuary Baines Lodge

    DAY 3 and DAY 4

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Breakfast

    6:30am Morning game activity

    12:00pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time

    4:30pm Afternoon game activity

    7:30pm Return to lodge, time to freshen up for dinner

    8:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Sanctuary Baines Lodge

    DAY 5

    Times subject to change based on flight details which can change up to time of departure

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Breakfast

    6:30am Morning game activity

    9:30am Check out formalities

    10:00am Transfer to private airstrip for charter flight to Maun

    11:00am Charter flight to Maun International Airport

    11:30am Arrival at Maun International Airport

    11:50am On arrival at the airport, check-in for flight to Cape Town International Airport

    1:50pm Flight Maun Airport to Cape Town International Airport (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

    Light snack served on board

    4:20pm Arrival at Cape Town International Airport, clear customs and collect luggage

    5:00pm Meet our local representative in the arrival hall

    5:30pm Transfer to your hotel

    6:00pm Check in

    Remainder of the day at your leisure, dinner on your own

    Overnight at the Westin or similar hotel

    DAY 6

    From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

    11:00am Hotel check out time

    11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en route to the harbor

    1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Terminal for embarkation

    What to bring:

    Green season usually lasts from late November until early March and features hot sunny days averaging 20? to 38?, with occasional, cooling afternoon thundershowers.

    Comfortable, weather-appreciated clothing that can be layered. Trousers and warm fleece tops for cold and rainy days. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, for warmer days. Comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit, camera, film and batteries, umbrella, rain jacket, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

    Local Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    The unit of currency in Botswana is the Pula (P). US Dollars are accepted throughout Botswana at all lodges.

    Electricity

    Southern Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts 50 A/C cycles. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Luggage information

    Since light aircraft charter flights will be used on this program, guests are permitted to check in free of charge one soft-sided bag weighing more than 20kg/44 lbs. per bag. Excess or overweight luggage will be charged accordingly at check in for your flight and anything in excess may not be permitted on the charter flight depending on space in the cargo area.

    Excess luggage not going with you to the lodge (1 piece per person maximum 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be separated in Johannesburg before you depart, shipped and stored in Cape Town where you will be reunited with it on Day 6 at your hotel. Any excess will be at the expense of guests.

    Alternatively, you may wish to contact Ship Play to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the your home to the ship:

    Phone: 855-605-5859

    Regent Landing Page: https://www.shipplay.com/regent

    Email: regent@shipplay.com

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    This program takes place between South Africa and Botswana.

    A valid passport with six months remaining until the expiration date is required for entry. Please note that South African Immigrations requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied.

    Each person entering South Africa is required to complete a Customs Online Traveler Declaration form, prior to arrival at https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/

    All travelers are required to complete an online immigration declaration form prior to arrival. Paper copies will no longer be accepted. https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html#/standby-kiosk

    U.S. citizens currently do not require a visa for South Africa and Botswana; however, this is always subject to change. Please contact your local embassy or consulate for the latest requirements and application procedures.

    Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time may result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

    Accommodation:

    InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel

    Opposite International Arrivals, Kempton Park

    Phone: +27 11 961 5400

    Baines’ Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary

    NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust Okavango Delta, Botswana

    Phone: +27 11 438 4650

    The Westin Hotel

    Convention Square, Lower Long Str

    Phone: +27 21 412 9999

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Please Note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.

    •Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

    •During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.

    •The roads in the game reserve can be gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for pax with back and neck issues or pregnant ladies.

    •This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a ship’s escort or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking. Wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated.

    •No children under 6 years of age are permitted on safari.

    •This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.

    •Flights are not accompanied

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers. Your stay at the lodge is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel - Standard Room – including breakfast

    •3 nights at Baines’ Lodge – Luxury Suite – Fully Inclusive basis - all meals and beverages (local drinks) and two game activities daily (Game drives; walking safaris; mokoro excursions; boat trips)

    •1 night at The Westin Hotel (subject to change) - Deluxe Room – including breakfast

    •Park Fees and Conservation Levies

    •Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking drivers

    •Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles

    •Luggage air freight of 1-piece per person from Johannesburg to Cape Town including luggage storage

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person

    •Meet and Greet representative at O.R. Tambo Airport, day 1 and 2

    •Economy class flights per the itinerary

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer or airport assistance is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, assistance will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Personal expenses such as telephone calls, curio shop purchases, laundry

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

    •Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters and tour guide are not included

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    •Visa fees

    Please note:

    Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $9,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Experience the thrill of up to four exclusive game drives through the malaria-free Pumba Private Game Reserve, where Africa’s legendary Big Five, rare white lions, and over three hundred bird species roam across 16,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Begin and end your adventure with elegant stays in Cape Town, offering the perfect chance to savor this vibrant city before your cruise.

    Special Notes:

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •This program involves walking distances at times over uneven ground. It is not recommended for guests who require use of wheelchair, walker or cane

    •Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel.

    Check in time is at 2:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival, or you may choose to store luggage at Reception and begin to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

    Your hotel is located at the entrance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, close to major attractions like the Zeitz MOCAA, Two Oceans Aquarium, and the city’s vibrant shopping and dining scene.

    The remainder of the day and evening is at your leisure. Meals are on your own today.

    Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for an additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast and check-out formalities at the hotel, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will be met and transferred approximately 1.5 hours by road to your safari destination.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage can be stored at the hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    At the main gate to Pumba Private Game Reserve, switch vehicles and transfer to Pumba Bush Lodge in a 4x4 safari vehicle.

    Check in, enjoy a delicious lunch and explore your surroundings. Pumba Bush Lodge gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while indulging in a 5-Star luxury. Each glass enclosed chalet provides the illusion that there is nothing separating you and the bush surrounding it, ensuring a true African safari feel. If it’s a still day, open all of the doors and simply listen to the sounds of nature surrounding you.

    A bit later, enjoy tea and snacks in the main lodge, and then depart on your first of several game drives within the reserve. During your expert-led game drive, eexperience the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for the elusive white lion and delight in sightings of the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. You will also be on the lookout for giraffes, hippo, cheetah, hyena, warthogs, kudu and impala.

    After returning, guests are treated to a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay.

    DAY 3

    The day begins with an early morning wake-up call. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served in the lounge area before you depart on an early morning game-drive accompanied by your rangers and trackers.

    Return to the lodge for breakfast followed by time at leisure. Relax in your private glass-fronted chalet, take a dip in your private plunge pool or the pool overlooking a watering hole, enjoy a spa treatment at the Soul Spa, or take part in activities like bass fishing, archery, and bird watching. The lodge also offers specialized photographic drives, and community tours to Seven Fountains. Additional charges apply to spa, photography drives and community tours. These may be booked at the lodge, and availability is subject to change.

    Lunch will be served at the lodge followed by more free time before another evening game drive. Sundowners and light snacks will be served at a clearing in the bush following your game drive with the possibility of viewing several nocturnal wildlife species before returning to the lodge.

    Upon returning to the lodge, there is time to freshen up before dinner.

    DAY 4

    Enjoy one last morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast and time to gather your belongings before completing check-out formalities.

    Depart the lodge and transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for a domestic flight to Cape Town A lunch pack will be provided for the journey.

    Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. After check-in the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.

    Your hotel is located near the entrance to the famed Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, offering easy access to top attractions like the Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz MOCAA, and a variety of shops and restaurants.

    DAY 5

    Following breakfast and check-out formalities, meet your guide and set off on a half day Cape Point tour.

    From Hout Bay, if the road is open, pass by Chapman's Peak Drive and proceed through the seaside residential suburb of Scarborough en-route to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve.

    Upon arrival, you have the option of making use of the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (provided it’s in operation) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities. Should the funicular not be operating you may walk to the top taking in the amazing views along the way.

    Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue to the colourful fishing harbour of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.

    Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching Cape Town harbor for embarkation.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control.

    •All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed with your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space is released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport.

    You will be met in the Arrivals Hall after you have cleared customs and collected your luggage

    Private transfer to your hotel

    2:00pm Check in time at your hotel

    Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed

    Meals are on your own today

    Overnight at the Westin or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2

    From 6:30am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities

    8:30am Meet our local representative and transfer to Cape Town International Airport

    Excess luggage is separated and stored before departure

    9:00am Check-in for a flight to Port Elizabeth

    10:35am Flight Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (Flight TBA and subject to change)

    11:55am Arrive at Port Elizabeth Airport and transfer to your safari destination

    1:30pm Arrival at the lodge; check in formalities followed by lunch

    3:30pm Afternoon game drive

    5:30pm Return to the lodge

    7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

    Overnight at Pumba Bush Lodge

    DAY 3

    6:00am Wake-up call

    6:30am Hot tea and coffee is served

    7:00am Morning game drive

    9:30am Breakfast and time at leisure

    12:00pm Lunch and time at leisure

    3:30pm Afternoon game drive

    5:30pm Return to the lodge

    7:30pm Dinner at lodge

    Overnight at Pumba Bush Lodge

    DAY 4

    6:00am Wake-up call

    6:30am Hot tea and coffee is served

    7:00am Morning game drive

    9:00am Breakfast

    9:45am Gather personal belongings and complete check-out formalities

    10:00am Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport

    A lunch pack is provided for the journey

    12:00pm Arrive at Port Elizabeth Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town

    1:30pm Flight Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (Flight TBA and subject to change)

    2:55pm Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage

    Meet our local representative in the Arrivals Hall

    3:30pm Transfer to your hotel

    4:15pm Approximate arrival time at the hotel, check in

    Evening at leisure, dinner on own

    Guests are reunited with any stored luggage

    Overnight at the Westin Hotel or similar

    DAY 5

    From 6:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    7:00am Gather belongings, check formalities and meet local representative in lobby

    8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve via Chapmans Peak Drive

    10:00am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

    11:30am Drive to Boulders Beach

    12:00am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

    1:00pm Return to Cape Town

    2:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Terminal for embarkation

    What to bring:

    Light and comfortable clothing that can be layered depending on the weather, a warm jacket for cooler mornings and evenings, rain jacket, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, charger.

    Local Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Many hotels have hair dryers and plug adapters in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Luggage information

    Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one suitcase not weighing more than 20kg/44 lbs. per bag.

    Excess or overweight luggage brought will be charged to guests accordingly at check in for your flight.

    Excess luggage may be stored at the hotel in Cape Town, you will be reunited with it on Day 4. Make sure your name and cabin number are visible on the luggage and bring any valuables, medications and documents with you.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A valid passport with six months remaining until the expiration date is required for entry. Please note that South African Immigration requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied.

    Each person entering South Africa is required to complete a Customs Online Traveler Declaration form, prior to arrival at https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/

    U.S. citizens currently do not require a visa; however, this is always subject to change. Other nationalities should consult their local embassies for any entry requirements.

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

    Accommodation:

    The Westin Hotel

    Convention Square, Lower Long Str

    Phone: +27 21 412 9999

    Pumba Bush Lodge

    Highlands, Makana Municipality 6140, Eastern Cape

    Phone: +27 46 603 2100

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Please Note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.

    •Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

    •During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.

    •The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for pax with back and neck problems or pregnant ladies.

    •This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a ship’s escort or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.

    •Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on safari.

    •Flights are not accompanied

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge staff.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •2 nights at The Westin Hotel or similar - Deluxe Room – including breakfast

    •2 nights at Pumba Bush lodge – Msenge Chalet - Fully Inclusive basis - all meals and beverages (local drinks) and two game drives daily

    •Park Fees and Conservation levies

    •Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver

    •Lunch Packs provided on Day 2 and Day 4

    •Tour and transfer to the port on Day 5

    •Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

    •Luggage storage at the Westin for Days 2-4

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person

    •Economy class flights per the itinerary

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

    •Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and rangers

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

    Please note:

    Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $3,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Experience the splendor of the Cape Winelands with a three-night stay in the charming town of Franschhoek. This tour provides multiple opportunities for curated food and wine tastings, including participation in the Wine & Cuisine Wine Tram excursion—an exceptional way to discover Franschhoek's culinary highlights. Conclude your visit with a cable car journey to Table Mountain, a renowned Cape Town landmark, before embarking on your cruise.

    Note: This program is not recommended for guests who require use of a wheelchair or scooter. The Wine Tram is not accessible and the terrain is not always even at the wineries.

    DAY 1

    On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, clear Customs and immigration, collect your luggage and meet up with our representative for a private transfer to your luxury hotel in the quaint town of Franschhoek.

    Check-in on arrival (official check-in time is 2:00pm).

    At Le Quartier Francais, the suites and rooms offer luxury furnishings and are set in peaceful scented gardens. Each room features vibrant colors, unique decor, and amenities like fruit baskets, wine, and a stocked mini bar.

    Spend the remainder of the day at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own.

    Your stay at Le Quartier Francais includes access to several restaurants on the property (lunches and dinners are at own cost) along with the Great Heart Wine Boutique and Leeu Spa.

    The chefs craft dishes inspired by the changing seasons, utilizing ingredients sourced predominantly from the Leeu estate's own vegetable gardens and orchards. Daily harvesting ensures that each meal benefits from a consistently high standard of freshness and quality.

    Adjacent to the property is the Everard Read Gallery, showing the best modern and contemporary artworks by southern African artists. The gallery includes a sculpture garden for monumental works interspersed with herbs and vegetables, the first of its kind in South Africa. The fresh produce from the garden features on the menus of the Leeu Collection’s restaurants. The hotel is also located in the heart of Franschhoek therefore walking distance to all of the available boutique shops, restaurants, museums and more.

    DAY 2

    Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel and begin a full day Winelands discovery tour of Paarl & Stellenbosch.

    Begin your experience with a visit to the Paarl Wine region, where you can participate in an elegant chocolate and wine pairing at The Courtyard of Nederburg Wine Estate. This setting offers refined ambiance and exceptional views of the historic Nederburg estate.

    After your tasting and leisure time, visit Fairview Wine Estate for an informal cheese and wine tasting experience. Fairview operates as a working farm and hosts several micro-businesses committed to producing artisanal and sustainable goods, with a particular emphasis on premium wine and cheese.

    From here, travel across towards the wine region of Stellenbosch where lunch will be enjoyed at Tokara Wine Estate and restaurant or similar, including estate wine.

    Following lunch, enjoy free time in the town of Stellenbosch, home to the Dorpshuis Museum and a few quaint boutique shops.

    In the afternoon, return to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner is on you own.

    DAY 3

    Today, explore Franschhoek in the best way - by the Wine Tram whose departure point is within walking distance from your hotel. Your tour is the Wine and Cuisine Experience.

    Make your way to the meeting point for the tram (3-4 minute walk around the corner from the hotel – a hotel shuttle can be provided should you not wish to walk – please advise our local team when you arrive should you require this option so it can be arranged)

    Guided by a wine ambassador, you will hear about Franschhoek Valley’s history, wine, and culture. The itinerary includes food and wine pairings for breakfast, lunch, and dessert.

    Begin with coffee and beignet, followed by breakfast and wine pairing. The Tram will then take you through the vineyards with sparkling wine and truffles provided along the ride.

    Lunch is served at a selected Franschhoek wine estate, offering local wine and cuisine.

    Dessert follows, paired with wines.

    The remainder of the day is then free for you to enjoy the facilities at Le Quartier Francais or explore Franschhoek independently. Dinner is on your own.

    DAY 4

    Following breakfast and check-out formalities, depart for the Cape Town city centre where the cruise ship awaits.

    Prior to boarding, travel via Kloof Nek, reaching the saddle situated between Table Mountain and Lion's Head, en route to the Lower Cableway Station.

    Upon arrival at Lower Table Mountain Road, board a Swiss-engineered rotair cable car and ascend from the 1,190-foot Valley Station to the 3,477-foot Mountain Station. The ascent, which takes approximately four minutes, features panoramic views as the floor of the cable car rotates 360 degrees throughout both the ascent and descent.

    At the summit, the natural reserve extending from Signal Hill to Cape Point is managed by the National Parks Board, which oversees one of the world's highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species for its size. Notably, this region contains 2,285 plant species—more than can be found in the entirety of the United Kingdom.

    After some time to explore at the top, make your way back down and re-board your vehicle for a drive to the cruise terminal for embarkation.

    Land Program Details Step by Step

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    Day 1

    Arrival at Cape Town International Airport – collect luggage and proceed through Customs and Immigration

    Meet your driver for a private transfer to Franschhoek

    Drive time is approximately 45 minutes

    2:00pm Check-in time at the hotel

    Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure

    Lunch and dinner on your own

    Overnight at Le Quartier Francais

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2

    From 7am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

    9:30am Meet your driver-guide in the lobby, embark on a full day winelands discovery tour featuring Paarl and Stellenbosch

    10:00am Arrive at Nederburg Wine Estate or similar venue and enjoy a chocolate and wine tasting

    11:00am Depart Nederburg for Fairview Wine Estate

    11:15am Arrive at Fairview or similar venue and enjoy a cheese and wine tasting

    12:30am Depart the Paarl region for Stellenbosch

    1:15pm Arrive at Tokara Restaurant or similar venue and enjoy lunch including estate wine

    3:00pm Depart for the local town of Stellenbosch

    3:15pm Free time to explore the university town – option to visit the Dorpshuis Museum (own cost)

    4:30pm Depart Stellenbosch and return to Franschhoek

    5:00pm Approximate return to your hotel

    Dinner is on own

    Overnight at Le Quartier Francais

    Day 3

    From 7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    10:00am Wine and Cuisine Experience on board the Wine Tram including visits to three world-renowned Franschhoek valley wine estates

    TBA Return to your hotel, dinner on your own

    Overnight at Le Quartier Francais

    Day 4

    From 7am Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities

    9:30am Meet your driver-guide and depart Franschhoek for Cape Town to Lower Table Mountain Road

    10:30am Approximate arrival at Table Mountain cable way, ascend the mountain

    12:30pm Descend the mountain and re-board your vehicle

    Transfer to the Cape Town Cruise terminal

    1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the Cape Town Cruise terminal and embark the ship

    Expected Weather:

    In January / February the daily high temperatures are between 75-80°F / 23-26°C

    The average high in April is 23°C/73°F and it drops to approximately 12°C/54°F at night.

    What to Bring:

    Light, loose casual clothing, a lightweight waterproof jacket in case of rain, walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and bathing suit.

    For guests arriving in April, a warmer sweater or jacket for cooler mornings and evenings.

    Local Currency:

    The official currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are also accepted.

    Electricity:

    South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adapter for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    •A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit is required.

    •Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements.

    •U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism / business purposes do not need visas

    •All other nationalities should check with their local embassy for visa requirements to enter South Africa

    •The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    Accommodation:

    Le Quartier Francais Hotel

    Corner of Berg and, Wilhelmina St, Franschhoek, 7690

    Phone: +27 (0) 21 876 2151

    *We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

    Program Includes for guests

    •3 nights at Le Quartier Francais Hotel – Auberge Room including breakfast daily

    •All entrance fees, tastings, meals and excursions as per program

    •Wine and Cuisine Experience including breakfast, lunch, a dessert and tastings with each course

    •Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver and or tour guide

    •Private hotel to airport transfer (van for couples /sedan for solo travelers)

    •Bottled water on board vehicles

    •Airport and hotel porterage

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Meals not listed above

    •Any optional activities or spa at the hotel

    •Gratuities to drivers and guides

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $2,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Discover the magic of Cape Town with a curated journey that blends leisure, a safari adventure, and vibrant culture. From awe-inspiring mountain vistas to iconic wildlife and world-class cuisine, this land program invites you to savor every moment in South Africa’s iconic ‘Mother City.’ Explore, indulge, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

    Special Notes:

    •Guests must be able to get in and out of a 4x4 safari vehicle as well as tour coaches with little to no assistance.

    •Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

    DAY 1:

    Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel.

    Check in time is at 2:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival, or you may choose to store luggage at Reception and begin to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

    The remainder of the day and evening is at your leisure. Dinner at own leisure.

    Note: A private van or SUV will be used to transfer couples or parties of two between the airport and the hotel. Vans hold a maximum of four pieces of large luggage (total) plus one carry-on sized bag per person. A sedan will be used for solo guests, which can hold 2 large suitcases and a carry-on. If you will have more luggage, a larger vehicle may be required for an additional cost. Please advise your booking agent at least 14 days before sailing if a larger vehicle is required. Transfers are with driver only.

    DAY 2

    Following an early breakfast at your hotel, depart on a 2.5-hour road transfer to Aquila Game Reserve.

    Aquila Private Game Reserve is a popular safari destination located just under two hours from Cape Town, offering a convenient and immersive wildlife experience in the Western Cape.

    Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a 4 x 4 game drive, with an experienced nature guide.

    Your guide will take you through Aquila’s 10 000 hectare wildlife reserve, sharing inside stories and facts about the natural Karoo environment.

    Thereafter, sit down to a delicious buffet lunch including two local beverages.

    After some free time to browse through the well-stocked curio shop, depart on your return transfer to Cape Town.

    The remainder of the day will be at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

    DAY 3

    Spend today at leisure, exploring the beautiful ‘Mother City’ at your own pace. Consider a ferry trip to Robben Island (pre-bookings are essential), an open Red Top bus trip to numerous destinations, a hike up Lion’s Head, wine tasting in the Winelands, or simply visiting numerous attractive beaches i.e. Camps Bay, Blouberg Beach or similar.

    This evening, enjoy an African Themed Dinner at GOLD Restaurant including optional inter-active drumming.

    GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town is a vibrant, immersive dining experience that combines African cuisine with cultural storytelling, music, and dance.

    DAY 4

    Following breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals and check out before meeting your guide.

    No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city’s most celebrated landmark.

    Table Mountain gets its name from the flat-topped central massif of the mountain, which, viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil’s Peak on the left, Lion’s Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheater that encloses the city center and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which run like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point – the cape from which Cape Town gets its name.

    Depart from your hotel and travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lions Head, to the lower cableway station. Ascend from the Valley Station (363 m) to the Mountain Station (1 060 m) in a Swiss engineered Rotair cable car. The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes and one can enjoy spectacular views, as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent.

    From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2 285 plant species – more than the entire U.K.

    Upon descent, reboard your vehicle and transfer to the port for embarkation via a brief city orientation tour of Cape Town passing through Adderley Street and along the Foreshore.

    Note: The cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain is weather dependent. If not possible due to high winds a stop will be made at a viewing area near the cable car base for photos.

    Land Program Details Step by Step

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included

    DAY 1

    Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport. You are met and transferred by private vehicle to your city- based hotel

    2:00pm Check-in time at the hotel.

    Early check-in is not guaranteed. To guarantee early check-in you may wish to book an extra night.

    Remainder of day at leisure. Lunch and dinner on own

    Overnight at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2

    6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

    7:15am Meet your local guide in the lobby of the hotel

    7:30am Drive to Aquila Game Reserve or similar

    10:00am Arrive at Aquila Game Reserve, restroom break

    10:30am Game drive in 4x4 vehicles

    1:00pm Buffet lunch including two local beverages

    2:15pm Restroom break, meet back at Coach

    2:30pm Return drive to Cape Town

    5:00pm Evening at leisure, dinner for guests own account

    Overnight at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    6:30-10:30am Breakfast at your hotel

    Spend the day at leisure, exploring Cape Town at your own pace

    Lunch on own

    From 6:00pm Transfers depart for Welcome Dinner at GOLD Restaurant

    9:30pm Return transfer/s to hotel

    Overnight at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    6:30-8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

    8:00am Gather belongings and check out formalities from hotel

    8:30am Bid hotel staff farewell and transfer to Table Mountain

    9:00am Ascend Table Mountain by cable car and explore the top of the mountain, enjoying a bird’s eye view of the city

    11:00pm Descend the mountain by cable car and re-board vehicle

    11:30pm Transfer to Cape Town harbor with a city orientation tour en route

    12:30pm Approximate arrival at the Cape Town Terminal for embarkation

    What to bring:

    Light, loose clothing that can be layered as well as a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Local Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    Please note that South African Immigration requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality.

    Each person entering South Africa is required to complete a Customs Online Traveller Declaration form, prior to arrival at https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/

    Accommodation:

    Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel

    1 Cullinan Street, Cape Town City Centre

    Phone: +27 21 415 4000

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

    Program Includes:

    •Three nights at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar (Standard Deluxe Room) including breakfast

    •Tours in an air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver and qualified guide

    •Table Mountain return cable car ticket (weather dependent)

    •Aquila Safari including game drive and buffet lunch with 2 local beverages

    •Dinner at GOLD Restaurant inclusive of 2 drinks per person (mineral water, soft drink, house wine or local beer)

    •Private airport transfers on day 1 by sedan or van, with driver only

    •Airport Representative – day 1

    •1 x Full Day Hospitality Desk at the Hotel – Day 1

    •Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

    •Porterage allowing for a maximum of 2 suitcases per person

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes:

    •Personal expenses

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

    •Gratuities for drivers and guides

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $1,899 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Spend two nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge which boasts a distinguished heritage of more than 35 years. Renowned as a premier luxury retreat in the bush, the lodge is recognized for its exceptional service standards and attentive, personalized hospitality. The lodge is located within the distinguished Sabi Sand Reserve in the south-western area of Kruger National Park and here guests can observe Africa’s premier wildlife species during multiple guided game drives throughout the reserve. Renowned for hosting the highest and most varied concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, the area offers sightings of all members of the Big Five, in addition to 137 other mammal species and over 450 bird species, all within a private and minimally crowded environment.

    Note: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be booked to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the terminal.

    Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.

    Meals are on your own today.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast and check-out, meet our local representative in the lobby and walk back to the O.R. Tambo Airport for a flight to Skukuza. The flight is not accompanied.

    As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person max 20 kg/ 44lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be reunited with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

    Upon arrival at the Skukuza Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time.

    Each suite at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge features en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The suites are air-conditioned and feature sumptuous linen and classic leather and wood furnishings.

    After lunch or high tea (depending on your arrival time) you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served at the lodge after the game drive.

    Seeing the Big 5 is thrilling, but so too is learning about Mother Nature and her vast ecosystems from a highly qualified guide. Sabi Sabi’s approach is to linger a bit longer at sightings and look a little deeper to appreciate all of nature’s creatures – big and small.

    NOTE: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time today

    DAY 3

    Depart for an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at your leisure followed by lunch. During your free time you can catch up on some sleep or alternatively you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk. You can spend your time around the pool, perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (not included in cost) and try to spot animals from the safari deck.

    After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.

    DAY 4

    Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.

    On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and assisted with a transfer to your hotel which is located not too far from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront., an area that is home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment.

    At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

    The hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.

    Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

    NOTE: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time today.

    DAY 5

    Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.

    Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.

    Your drive will conclude by passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before ending at the port of Cape Town for embarkation.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. Check-in is at 2:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    DAY 1

    Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s O.R.Tambo International Airport.

    You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.

    Check in time is 2:00pm

    Meals are on your own today

    Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet with Airport Assistance:

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.

    •If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details

    7:00am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities

    8:00am Walk back to the O.R. Tambo Airport, luggage storage

    9:00am Check-in for your domestic flight to Skukuza

    10:05am Flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    11:05am Arrive Skukuza Airport and collect luggage

    11:35am Meet your driver/lodge representative and transfer to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

    12:15pm Estimated arrival time at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (depending on animal sightings en-route)

    Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time

    3:30pm Afternoon tea at Bush Lodge

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner

    Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

    DAY 3

    5:00am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee

    5:30am Early morning game drive

    8:30am Breakfast at the lodge followed by leisure time at the lodge

    Perhaps take a bush walk with your ranger

    1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time

    3:30pm Afternoon high tea

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner

    Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

    DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details

    Early AMTime permitting, embark on a morning game drive AM

    Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and complete check out formalities

    9:30am Depart Sabi Sab Bush Lodge for Skukuza Airport

    10:30am Arrive Skukuza Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town

    11:40am Flight from Skukuza to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    2:25pm Arrive Cape Town Airport and collect luggage

    3:00pm Meet your representative and depart the airport for your overnight hotel

    3:45pm Approximate arrival at the hotel

    Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon at leisure

    Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel

    Day 5

    From 7:30am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and complete check out formalities

    8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve

    9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

    11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach

    11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

    12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town

    1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embarkation

    Please note:

    •This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.

    •Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

    •During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.

    •The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.

    •This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.

    •Children under the age of six are not permitted on safari

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.

    •Flights are not accompanied

    •Scooters cannot be accommodated

    Expected Weather:

    South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be warm during the day and much cooler in the evenings.

    Kruger in January/February – average daytime highs range from about 32°C (90°F) to 34°C (93°F) while evening and nighttime temperatures are mild and warm, with average lows around 21°C (69°F).

    What to Bring:

    Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria medication.

    Currency:

    The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity:

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. We suggest you bring your own travel adapters if you bring electronic devices as converters are not always available.

    Luggage:

    •On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

    •Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the specified size, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.

    •Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.

    •Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: 877-231-5131

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 90 days before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    This program takes place within South Africa.

    Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have at least 2 blank pages per entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

    Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Accommodation:

    Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Airport

    International Airport, Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa

    Phone: +27 11 961 5400

    Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

    Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

    Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

    100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001

    Phone: 021 441 3000

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used

    Program Includes:

    •One night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)

    •Two nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – luxury suite, all meals, game drives and two local beverages during meals

    •One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel (Junior Suite) including breakfast

    •Meet and Greet in Johannesburg / airport assistance

    •Transfer in Cape Town

    •Half day Cape Point and Penguin tour, day 5, including entry to Cape Point Nature Reserve, the funicular and Boulders Beach

    •Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve

    •Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

    •Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town

    •Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports

    •1 bottle of water per person on transfers in Cape Town

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, arrival meet and greet, and airport assistance is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers/assistance will not be provided.

    Program excludes:

    •Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

    •Visa fees

    •Vaccination fees

    •Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides

    •Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Price: $5,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Experience the best of South Africa with this exclusive journey which blends luxury, wildlife, and vibrant city life. Encounter the Big 5 on thrilling game drives led by passionate wildlife experts, unwind in elegant lodges, and explore the scenic Garden Route. From the serene treetop suites of Tsala to the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, each day offers unforgettable moments and authentic discoveries. Join us and create memories to last a lifetime—where luxury meets wilderness and every detail is tailored for an extraordinary escape.

    Special Notes:

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below about airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

    •Guests must be able to get in and out of the safari vehicles with little to no assistance. Scooters are not permitted.

    •Do the nature of some of the activities on this program it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

    DAY 1

    Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, collect your luggage, clear Customs and Immigration and meet our local representative in the Arrivals area.

    Transfer to your Cape Town hotel located within the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment.

    The day is at your leisure with any meals on your own. Note that check in time is at 3:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability when you arrive at the hotel.

    DAY 2

    After breakfast, check out, meet our local representative and transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will be met and transferred approximately 1.5- 2 hours by road to your safari destination.

    Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town at the Queen Victoria Hotel for the duration of the program, It will be transferred to the port and you will be reunited with it on Day 6. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on safari to 1 piece per person. Overweight or excess bags not stored and brought along will be at your own expense when checking in for flights.

    Gorah Elephant Camp is a luxurious malaria -free tented camp, with a gracious manor house overlooking a waterhole teeming with game in the heart of the Addo National Park. It is also home to the densest population of elephants on earth.

    Each of the tented suites at Gorah has its own private deck offering a panoramic view of the endless savannah plains. The plush interior of the tents are enhanced through the simplicity and the authenticity of solar-power lighting and ceiling fans and the en suite bathrooms with vanities and shower are discreetly situated to allow for complete privacy.

    On arrival, check-in and freshen up prior to afternoon tea and a sunset game drive.

    Game drives take place in the tranquil moods of sunrise and sunset. Survey the areas, witness the birds of prey or spot one of the Big 5 from the comfort and safety of Gorah’s open game viewing vehicles. Gorah’s rangers and guides are passionate about wildlife and knowledgeable in their respective fields of expertise. Expect to take away new insights, an appreciation for Africa, and an unforgettable experience.

    After your adventure, return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

    Note: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your time of arrival

    DAY 3

    Spend today at Gorah enjoying a morning and afternoon game drive and three delicious meals. During your free time, consider a spa treatment (own account), a swim or perhaps enjoy a siesta in your tented suite.

    DAY 4

    Enjoy one last morning game drive following by breakfast and check-out formalities.

    You will be met and whisked off on a road transfer along the Garden Route to Tsala Treetop Lodge - ideally situated between the coastal towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape.

    En route, make a stop in Storms River Village where a light lunch will be enjoyed at Marilyn’s Diner. Thereafter enter Tsitsikamma National Park known for its dramatic coastal scenery, reefs, rivers, lush forest and delicate fynbos (biodiverse shrubland biome). Drive down to Storms River Bridge where you can enjoy a scenic and leisurely walk, offering great photo opportunities. Note: a moderate fitness level is required for the optional walk.

    Continue your road transfer to Tsala. Set amidst the treetops of an age-old indigenous forest, Tsala Treetop Lodge is a luxurious celebration of the spirit of Africa and provides an exclusive retreat for guests seeking privacy, exceptional cuisine, and refined hospitality. Featuring private suites and villas with impressive views and forest surroundings, the lodge is distinguished by its unique architectural design and high standard of personal service.

    Upon arrival at Tsala, check in, and have some time to freshen up.

    You will be staying in one of ten, tree top suites. Constructed of stone, wood and glass these beautiful tree-house suites comprise of a plush bedroom, an elegant sitting room with a fireplace and a spacious bathroom. Extending into the forest is a private deck and your own infinity pool providing the ultimate privacy.

    Dinner is on your own this evening as Tsala has multiple dining options to suit everyone’s tastes. Please refer to the Tsala Treetop Lodge website for further details on the various dining venues on site.

    DAY 5

    Following a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, embark on a 40-minute road transfer to the town of Knysna and onto the waterfront. It is here you will embark on a 4-hour Featherbed Nature Reserve excursion including lunch.

    The privately-owned Featherbed Nature Reserve is a pristine piece of land situated at the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry. This outing departs includes a ferry cruise, 4×4 vehicle drive and a 2.2 km (1.36 miles) guided nature walk.

    The views are breath-taking, and the knowledgeable nature guides will share their insights into the area, fauna and flora. Once completed you will be treated to a spectacular outdoor buffet food experience.

    Note: Good walking shoes are recommended as well as cameras, hats and sunblock. A light jacket or sweater is recommended for the ferry ride.

    Upon return to the waterfront, enjoy some free time exploring the numerous outlets before your return transfer to Tsala.

    Dinner is once again under your own arrangements.

    DAY 6

    Following breakfast, check out and meet our local representative for a 1.5 hour road transfer to George Airport.

    On arrival at the small airport of George, check-in for a flight to Cape Town.

    In Cape Town, collect your luggage and meet your local driver/guide. Transfer approximately 40 minutes to

    to the Cape Town Cruise Terminal where the ship awaits your arrival.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

    Extra Nights

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

    •If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

    •If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

    •If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

    Day 1

    Arrive at Cape Town’s International Airport

    You are met and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel

    3:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel

    Afternoon and evening at leisure, meals are own today

    Overnight at the Queen Victoria or similar hotel

    Meet and Greet and transfers

    •Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

    •Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

    •Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

    •If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

    Day 2 – timing is subject to flights which could change up to the time of departure

    7:00am Breakfast and check-out formalities

    9:15am Transfer from the pier to the airport, separate any luggage to be stored

    10:00am Arrive at Cape Town Airport and check-in

    11:35am Flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    12:55pm Arrive in Port Elizabeth, collect luggage and meet our local representative

    1:30pm Depart the airport for Gorah Game Reserve

    3:00pm Estimated arrival time at Gorah Tented Lodge, check-in formalities

    3:30pm Afternoon tea followed by afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Approximate return time to camp, allowing time for you to freshen up before dinner

    7:30pm Dinner is served at the lodge

    Overnight at Gorah Tented Camp

    Day 3

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Enjoy tea, coffee and a light snack and then depart for an early morning game drive

    9:30am Return for a hearty breakfast

    Spend the remainder of the day at leisure

    1:00pm Lunch at the lodge

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:00pm Approximate return time to camp, allowing time for you to freshen up before dinner

    7:30pm Dinner is served at the lodge

    Overnight at Gorah Tented Camp

    Day 4

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Enjoy tea, coffee and a light snack and then depart for an early morning game drive.

    9:30am Return for a hearty breakfast

    10:00am Complete check-out formalities and board your transfer vehicle

    10:15am Depart the lodge and drive along the Garden Route towards Tsala Treetop Lodge

    1:45pm Light lunch stop-over at Marilyn’s Diner in Storms River Village

    2:45pm Visit Tsitsikamma Forest and Storms River Bridge for a lovely walk and great photo opportunities

    4:15pm Depart for Tsala Treetop Lodge

    5:45pm Arrival at Tsala Treetop Lodge, check-in

    Dinner on your own

    Overnight at Tsala Treetop Lodge

    Day 5

    7:00-10:00am Leisurely breakfast and morning

    10:00am Transfer to the lagoon side town of Knysna

    10:30am Arrive at Knysna Waterfront and explore

    11:00am Embark on a Featherbed Nature Reserve excursion including lunch

    2:30pm Return time to the waterfront with extra time to explore

    3:00pm Return transfer to Tsala Treetop Lodge

    3:30pm Arrive Tsala and spend the afternoon at leisure

    Dinner on your own

    Overnight at Tsala Treetop Lodge

    Day 6 – timing is subject to flights which could change up to the time of departure

    7:00am Breakfast

    8:30am Check-out formalities and transfer to George Airport

    10:30am Arrive at George Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town

    11:35am Flight from George Airport to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    12:35pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport, collect luggage and proceed to exit

    1:00pm Meet your driver/guide and proceed to your vehicle

    1:15pm Transfer to Cape Town Cruise terminal to board your ship

    Stored luggage is transferred to the port

    2:00pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

    Expected Weather:

    Daytime temperatures remain in the high 20's and can sometimes rise into the mid-30's. February sees the last of the summer rainfall and the occasional late afternoon thundershower can occur. The evening temperatures are usually mild.

    What to Bring:

    Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, a lightweight waterproof jacket, a good pair of walking or hiking shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and a bathing suit.

    Local Currency:

    The official currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are also accepted.

    Electricity:

    South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adapter for any electric devices.

    Luggage information:

    On the flights, guests are permitted to check one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and to bring on board the aircraft one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 6 kg (13 lbs.).

    Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town at the Queen Victoria Hotel for the duration of the program, It will be transferred to the port and you will be reunited with it on Day 6. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on safari to 1 piece per person. Overweight or excess bags not stored and brought along will be at your own expense when checking in for flights.

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC right away (pre cruise program) or the Destination Staff on board the ship (post cruise or overland programs) at least 96 hours before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    This program takes place within South Africa. South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality pertaining to South Africa.

    VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

    Accommodation:

    Queen Victoria Hotel

    Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

    Phone: 021 418 1466

    Gorah Tented Camp

    ADDO HEIGHTS RD, Addo, 6600

    Phone: 042 235 1123

    Tsala Treetop Lodge

    Off N2 10km W Of Plettenberg, Plettenberg Bay, 6600

    Phone: 044 532 8228

    Program Includes for guests

    •1 night at the Queen Victoria Hotel (Deluxe Room) including breakfast

    •2 nights at Gorah Tented Lodge (Luxury tented suite) including accommodation, all meals, local beverages, game drives and park fees

    •2 nights at Tsala Treetop Lodge (Luxury tented suite) including breakfast

    •Transfers during the program in luxury air-conditioned vehicles with English speaking driver/guide

    •Private airport transfer on Day 1

    •Excursions and entry fees as per program

    •Light lunch – day 4 including 2 soft drinks

    •Airport, hotel, lodge and pier porterage

    •Bottled water on board transfer vehicles

    •Luggage storage in Cape Town for up to 2 pieces per person

    •Economy class flights per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed

    Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Any meals not listed above

    •Optional activities at the lodges and hotels

    •Gratuities to drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers and lodge staff

    •Any visa fees

    •Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $5,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

  • Explore the island nation of Mauritius, a tropical oasis known for its gorgeous beaches, botanical gardens, bird sanctuaries and engaging cities such as Port Louis, all of which you will experience.

    NOTES:

    •This is an extensive 4-day program that covers a lot of ground both on foot and by luxury coach. There is a lot of driving involved. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties due to the amount of walking, steps and uneven ground.

    •Guests requiring distilled water for a CPAP machine are required to bring their own small supply. This cannot be provided in Mauritius.

    •A Tourist fee of EUR 3 per night per tourist has been introduced in Mauritius, this fee will apply to every tourist staying in Mauritius and must be settled directly at the hotel upon check-in. Children under 12 are exempt from this fee which has been introduced to contribute to sustainable tourist development and infrastructure support.

    DAY 1

    Disembark the ship in Port Louis and meet your guide to begin your sightseeing tour of Port Louis and its surroundings. The capital city is the largest urban area of the island with 200,000 inhabitants, established under the French colonization. It is also the economic center-point of Mauritius and it a perfect blend between tradition and modernity.

    Your day starts with a visit to the first and largest oceanarium in the Mascarene Archipelago. With over 3,500 specimens including sharks, rays, corals and tropical fish, your visit here offers an immersive journey into the marine biodiversity of the Indian ocean.

    Next, proceed to the liveliest part of the city for a guided visit of the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO site that was built in 1849 to receive indentured laborers from India, Eastern Africa, Madagascar, China and Southeast Asia to work on the island’s sugar estates as part of the 'Great Experiment’. Today it stands as a symbol of migration, cultural heritage and the history of thousands of indentured laborers.

    Continue to the 19th century Eureka Colonial House in Moka which is reputed to be one of the oldest and largest colonial houses on the island. Enjoy a guided tour of the house with its authentic antique furniture and its 109 doors and windows which provides an interesting glimpse into colonial living. After exploring the house and admiring the peaceful garden, you can relax under the veranda to enjoy delicious local lunch.

    Drive to back to the city of Port Louis, for a short photo stop at Marie Reine de La Paix, a famous Catholic shrine built in 1940 as a symbol of peace and protection during the World War II. Enjoy the panoramic view over Port Louis and the harbor from this vantage point. Continue to the Citadel Fort Adelaide, a historic fortress built during the 1830’s, offering another picturesque viewpoint ideal for memorable photos.

    Your tour concludes with a visit to the Blue Penny Museum, a fascinating museum dedicated to the history and culture of Mauritius. The Museum is best known for housing the rare world-famous Blue Penny and Red Penny Stamp of 1847. The Museum also dedicates several exhibits to the island’s colonial past, maritime trade and cultural heritage. From here it’s just a very short walk to your hotel where you will check-in.

    Back at your hotel, enjoy some free time before dinner which is included at your hotel’s main restaurant.

    DAY 2

    The next day enjoy breakfast at your hotel and board your coach for the drive to the south. Explore some of the best scenic highlights during this full day tour in the South of Mauritius. This region is the most preserved part of the island with its sandy coves, basalt cliffs, hidden falls, and hundreds of miles of sugar cane fields and dense forests.

    Boarding your coach at the hotel, it's a 60-minute scenic drive to the Bois Cheri Tea Estate. Bois Chéri is the first tea plantation in Mauritius and dates back to 1892. Explore the making of local tea in Mauritius through a visit of the tea factory and museum. You will learn the history of this unique venue and the importance the tea industry in Mauritius. Afterwards you will be taken uphill to their panoramic chalet to taste different ranges of tea produced there while you enjoy a view over the south of the island.

    Your drive continues from here to Grand-Bassin (Ganga Talao), a sacred lake and pilgrimage place for the Hindu where you will have a guided visit. In this idyllic location there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Hindu deities and many Hindu pilgrims make the walk in bare feet from their homes to the lake. Hindu legend is that the lake is filled with the waters of the holy Ganges of India, making this a very significant place for all Hindus.

    Further down towards the forest reserve of Plaine-Champagne where you will reach a local restaurant with a breathtaking view over the coastline for lunch.

    Traveling along through thick Chinese Guava groves, your route next takes you to discover the magnificent Chamarel Waterfall which emerges from the moors on the way down to view the unique seven-colored earths of Chamarel. These unusual mounds of undulating land that stretch in contrasting rainbow-colored layers of earth are believed to be the result of weathering and volcanic origin.

    A few meters away is The Rhumerie de Chamarel. Set in a charming chalet, exhibiting tropical and traditional vibes, this distillery will have you learn all you need to know about Rum making. From the growing, harvest, fermentation to the sophisticated distilling process of this eco-friendly agricultural rum. The visit will end with a tasting of 6 rums (classic, double distilled, premium gold, coconut, vanilla, coffee, etc.)

    Your journey back takes you down a winding road that unveils the West coast offering a panoramic view over the Benitiers Island and Le Morne Brabant.

    Before reaching your hotel, your route will pass the fishing villages and the famous salt pans of Black River.

    Back at your hotel, enjoy some free time before dinner which is included at your hotel’s main restaurant.

    DAY 3

    After breakfast, meet your guide and board a coach for a visit to the north of the island. North Mauritius is famous for its white-sand beaches, lively villages, shopping malls, historical sites and heritage.

    Proceed to the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church famous for its lovely red roof in the village of Grand Gaube. Ideally situated at the very northern point of Mauritius, overlooking the Coin de Mire islet, it offers a picturesque background for worthy snapshots.

    Your next destination will be the Domaine de Labourdonnais. a privately owned 540 hectares Estate which was founded in 1774 and recently opened to the public. The main mansion, Château de Labourdonnais, surrounded its beautiful orchards, was built between 1856 and 1859 by Christian Wiehe where himself and his descendants lived until recently. Christian Wiehe was an influential figure in Mauritius in the 19th century. Today, the Estate has further diversified its activities offering products and services such as fruit transformed products, leisure and events activities, real estate services, distillation of rum and much more.

    Continue the day to the historic village of Pamplemousses to see the Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens. A must for any visitor, this garden was created by French naturalist Pierre Poivre in 1767. Often called the “Jewel in the Crown”, the garden is known by world botanists for its 500 rare plant species from all over the world.

    The most famous are the giant Victoria Regina water lilies and the 80 varieties of palm trees, including the talipot, said to flower once every 60 years and then die. Today the garden houses the “samadhi” (funeral shrine) of the Father of the Nation, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam.

    Continue the day at the charming restaurant Le Fangourin, amidst the garden of the old Beau plan sugar estate, to enjoy a meal which is inspired from unique flavors while maintaining a rich Mauritian culinary heritage. Visit the L'Aveture du Sucre Museum a few metres away. It is housed in a former sugar factory where most of the original machinery has been preserved. Following your tour, you'll have the opportunity to sample different sugars and rums before you return to your hotel.

    Back at your hotel, enjoy some free time before dinner which is included at your hotel’s main restaurant.

    DAY 4

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out is 12:00pm (noon). Don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing.

    You will be transferred to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport per your flight schedule.

    Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.

    Land Program Details Step by Step:

    •Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

    •Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

    •The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

    •A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

    DAY 1

    9:00am Disembark from the ship in Port Louis and meet your guide

    9:15am Visit of Odysseo Oceanarium

    10:15am Drive to the village of Moka

    11:45am Visit of the Eureka Colonial House

    12:30pm Lunch under the veranda of Eureka Colonial House

    1:30pm Drive to Port Louis

    2:00pm Photo stop at Marie Reine de La Paix

    2:30 pm Photo stop at Citadel (Ford Adelaide)

    2:45pm Visit of the Blue Penny Museum

    2:30pm Arrive at your hotel for check in

    7:30pm Dinner at the hotel

    Overnight at Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 2

    7:45am Full English breakfast in the main restaurant at the hotel

    8:45am Leave the hotel and drive to the village of Bois Cheri

    10:00am Visit of the Tea Museum and Tea Tasting at the Chalet

    11:00am Drive to Grand Bassin

    11:15am Short stop at the Grand Bassin Sacred Lake

    11:45am Proceed to Plaine Champagne

    12:15pm Lunch at Varangue Sur Morne restaurant or similar venue

    1:15pm Proceed to the Chamarel Village

    1:30pm Stop at the Chamarel Waterfall and visit the Seven Coloured Earths Geopark

    2:30pm Drive to the Rhumerie de Chamarel

    2:45pm Visit of the Rhumerie de Chamarel followed by rum tasting

    3:30pm Transfer back to the hotel

    5:15pm Arrive at the hotel

    Time at leisure

    7:30pm Dinner at the hotel

    Overnight at Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 3

    8:00am Full English breakfast in the main restaurant at the hotel

    9:45am Photo stop at Notre Dame D’Auxiliatrice Church (Red Roof Church)

    10:05am Drive to the village of Labourdonnais

    10:30am Visit of the Chateau Labourdonnais followed by rum, fruit paste and juice tasting

    11:30am Drive to the village of Pamplemousses

    11:45am Visit of the Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses

    12:45pm Proceed to the village of Beau Plan

    1:00pm Lunch at Le Fangourin restaurant or similar venue

    2:00pm Visit of the L’Aventure du Sucre Museum followed by sugar tasting

    3:00pm Drive to Port Louis

    3:30pm Arrive at your hotel

    7:30pm Dinner at the hotel

    Overnight at the Labourdonnais Waterfront hotel or similar hotel

    DAY 4

    8:30am Full English breakfast

    11:00am Official hotel check out time

    Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with a flight / transfer time after the hotel check out time.

    TBA Transfer to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport in accordance with your flight details.

    Extra Nights:

    •All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

    •When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

    Transfers:

    •All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

    •Should you book any extra nights on your own, or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

    •Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

    Expected Weather:

    It will be summertime therefore expect sunny and warm days.

    Daily temperature varies between 78°F to 85°F (26°C to 29° C)

    The chance of a wet day over the course of February is essentially constant, remaining around 32% throughout.

    What to Bring:

    Light clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, camera, umbrella, bathing suit.

    Guests requiring distilled water for a CPAP machine are required to bring their own small supply. This cannot be provided in Mauritius.

    Local Currency:

    The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee, with one Rupee divided into 100 cents. The currency code is MUR and the symbol used is 'Rs.'

    USD is accepted by a limited number of shops in the island.

    There are plenty of exchange bureaus located at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, in the towns and villages and at the hotels.

    All major debit and credit cards are widely used and accepted in Mauritius, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. However, it is always best to ensure that your card will be accepted in Mauritius by your bank.

    Electricity

    220V. Please bring a travel adaptor if you have electronic devices as the hotels do not provide these

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    No visa required for citizens of the United States of America

    A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required

    For residents of other countries, please visit the website of the Mauritius Passport and Immigration office.

    https://passport.govmu.org/

    Accommodation:

    Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel or similar hotel

    Caudan Waterfront, Mauritius

    Phone: +230 202 4000

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •3 nights at Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel or similar hotel – Classic Room

    •Meet and greet services at the airport upon arrival and transfers*

    •Hospitality desk at the hotel (time is TBA)

    •Tours per the itinerary

    •3 lunches which include ½ water + 1 soft or 1 beer + tea or coffee

    •3 dinners (drinks not included)

    •All applicable taxes

    *Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Any activities at the hotel that incur additional cost

    •Drinks at the hotel including drinks during dinner

    •Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

    •Meals and drinks which are not included in the menu proposed during the excursions

    •Gratuities for drivers and guides

    •Personal expenses

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

    Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Embark on an extraordinary journey that blends the thrill of African wilderness with refined luxury. From the vibrant port of Port Elizabeth, set out for the malaria-free Eastern Cape, where exclusive tented suites overlook pristine rivers and the legendary Big Five roam free. Enjoy seamless transfers, indulgent amenities, and up to six exhilarating game drives, all culminating in unforgettable moments at Kariega Private Game Reserve—an adventure designed for those who crave both comfort and the call of the wild.

    Special Notes:

    •Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

    •Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

    •Scooters cannot be accommodated.

    DAY 1

    Disembark in Port Elizabeth and meet your English-speaking escort who will accompany you on the road transfer to Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge.

    Kariega Private Game Reserve is situated in malaria free Eastern Cape and incorporates 11,500 hectares of pristine African wilderness as well as two abundant rivers – the Kariega and the Bushmans rivers. Your stay is in a tented suite which offers stunning views and secluded viewing decks that overlook the Bushman’s River. Each tent includes a living area, full bathroom, indoor/outdoor shower, mini-bar and private viewing deck.

    This evening embark on game drive that will take you into the sunset hours. Your experienced ranger will allow you to make the most of your time in the bush, tracking animals and later enjoying sundowners and light snacks before returning to the lodge for dinner.

    DAY 2

    The day begins with an early morning wake-up call. Meet in the reception area for hot beverages before departing with the rising sun on an early morning game drive.

    Kariega is home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, and the elusive leopard) as well as large herds of giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, eland, kudu, waterbuck, Impala and nyala. Other predators include the cheetah, Hyena and Jackal and hippos and crocodiles are usually seen along the banks of the Bushman and Kariega Rivers. The reserve is also home to many species of birds including the African fish eagle, martial eagle, secretary bird, and various kingfishers.

    After an exhilarating safari, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before having some time at leisure.

    The lodge offers a swimming pool and spacious decks as well as a boma (fire pit area), curio shop, library and spa.

    You may also check with the lodge staff about setting up a boat cruise along on the Bushmans River, guided bush walks, canoeing and fishing on the Bushman’s River. Additional fees may apply to some of the optional activities.

    In the afternoon, enjoy lunch followed by some more free time which is then followed by an afternoon game drive.

    Sundowners and light snacks will be served at a clearing in the bush following your game drive with the possibility of viewing several nocturnal wildlife species before returning to the lodge for dinner.

    DAY 3

    This day mirrors the last as your day begins with an early morning wake-up call. Meet in the reception area for hot beverages before departing with the rising sun on an early morning game drive.

    Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and then later enjoy lunch. There is plenty of leisure time in between to enjoy the facilities of the lodge or perhaps take an optional outing. Additional fees may apply to some of the optional activities.

    Conclude the day with another exciting evening game drive. Sundowners and light snacks will be served at a clearing in the bush following your game drive with the possibility of viewing several nocturnal wildlife species before returning to the lodge for dinner.

    Day 4

    The day begins with a final early morning game drive as you watch the sun rise. Upon your return to the lodge, enjoy breakfast before checking out and transferring to the Port Elizabeth airport where you will check in for a flight to Durban. Note: Flight is not accompanied.

    Upon arrival in Durban, you will be met and transferred to the port where you will re-board the ship.

    Land Program Step by Step:

    Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight Confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments

    DAY 1

    1:30pm Disembark in Port Elizabeth and transfer by road to Kariega Private Game Reserve

    3:00pm Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a welcome drink followed by check-in formalities

    3:30pm You will be shown to your luxury tents

    4:00pm Embark on an afternoon open vehicle game drive.

    7:00pm Return to the lodge with free time to freshen up

    7:30pm Enjoy dinner at lodge

    Overnight at Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge

    DAY 2

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:30am Morning game drive and time at leisure for optional activities

    10:00am Breakfast

    2:30pm Enjoy lunch and time at leisure for optional activities

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:30pm Dinner at lodge

    Overnight at Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge

    DAY 3

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:30am Morning game drive and time at leisure for optional activities

    10:00am Breakfast

    2:30pm Enjoy lunch and time at leisure for optional activities

    4:00pm Afternoon game drive

    7:30pm Dinner at lodge

    Overnight at Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge

    DAY 4

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

    6:30am Morning game drive

    10:00am Breakfast

    10:30am Check out procedures

    11:00am Gather your belongings and board transportation for a short city orientation

    12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

    1:55am Transfer to Port Eizabeth international airport for a flight to Durban

    2:05pm Check in for the flight

    4:05pm Fly Port Elizabeth to Durban (flight details TBA and subject to change)

    5:25pm Arrive at Durban Airport, meet local representative, collect luggage

    5:55pm Transfer to Durban Harbour

    6:40pm Approximate arrival at Durban Harbour

    What to bring:

    Light cotton tops, pants and shorts. Warm jacket for evenings and cooler mornings. A hat, sunglasses, bathing suit, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, binoculars, bug spray and charger.

    Luggage information:

    1 Carry-on Bag. Max Weight: 7 Kg / 15.4 lbs. Max dimensions: 56 x 36 x 23 cm

    1 Personal item (ie: handbag or slimline laptop bag). Max dimensions: 40 x 15 x 20 cm

    1 Checked Luggage. Max weight: 20 kg / 44 lbs. Max dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43 cm

    Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

    1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline.

    2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before your cruise if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

    3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

    *Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

    * Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Local Currency:

    ZAR - The Rand

    All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.

    If you bring electric devices, we recommend bringing a universal converter complete with a set of adapter plugs. Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

    VERY IMPORTANT

    The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

    Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    Aircraft type (subject to change):

    Boeing 737-800, Embraer 190 or Airbus Industrie A320-100/200

    Accommodation:

    Kariega Settlers Drift

    R343, Kariega Private Game Reserve Kenton-on-Sea

    Phone: +27 46 636 7904

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

    Please Note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the Kariega Private Game Reserve.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker or warmer jacket

    •Please note that the game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain and that the game-drives can be “bumpy.” This tour is therefore not recommended for guests with back and neck problems. Please consult a physician before traveling.

    •Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

    •Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers; however, the program at the lodge is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge staff.

    •Guests must be able to get in and out of the safari jeeps with little to no assistance. Guests who require use of mobility aids should check with the cruise line before signing up to ensure that the program is suitable based on your requirements. Accessible rooms may be limited and are on request. Scooters cannot be accommodated.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •Three nights at Kariega Settlers Drift (Tented suites) including all meals, local beverages (house wine, beers, local spirits) and game drives

    •Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver

    •Bottled mineral water on transfer vehicles

    •Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person

    •Economy class flight between Port Elizabeth and Durban

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Personal expenses

    •Additional beverages and meals not mentioned above

    •Gratuities to drivers, guides, lodge staff and rangers

    •Excess or overweight luggage on the flight

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

    Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

    Price: $4,299 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Escape to Lalibela Wildlife Reserve for an exclusive overnight safari at Tree Tops Lodge, an intimate five-suite tented camp offering luxury in the treetops overlooking a lush valley. Enjoy close-up wildlife encounters, including the Big Five, during thrilling dusk and dawn game drives. With stunning views, gourmet dining, and unforgettable bush moments, this is the perfect African adventure before rejoining your cruise in Port Elizabeth.

    Special Notes:

    •The lodge is not wheelchair accessible as there are steps to access the tented rooms. This program is not available for guests who require use of wheelchair or scooter.

    •Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operator for review.

    DAY 1

    Disembark the ship in Port Elizabeth and meet your local English-speaking representative who will accompany you on a road transfer to Lalibela Treetops Lodge. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours.

    Lalibela Wildlife Reserve is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, close to Port Elizabeth and Addo, which means it is not only malaria free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a breath-taking diversity of flora and fauna. The reserve consists of 7,500 hectares (approximately 18,500 acres) and is home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard) as well as other predators like cheetah, hyena, jackal & lynx. They are blessed with vast African plains, and this is why they have multitudes of zebra, giraffe, warthog, impala, wildebeest, blesbuck and various other antelope species.

    The 5-room Lalibela Tree Top Tented Camp is perched high on thatched platforms at tree top level. It is joined by raised walkways that offer spectacular views over the thickly wooded valley. The en-suite rooms with their canvas walls and thatched roofs have huge window areas to give you the feeling that you are in the bush. Each room has a private veranda for sitting and relaxing in privacy. They are also fitted with WiFi, and an en-suite bathroom with showers.

    The main lodge area has a large lounge and open-air dining deck with a view over a small waterhole. During free time, guests can sunbathe around the swimming pool or relax in the shaded gazebo. Elephants are regular visitors to the waterhole and resident Nyala who are often seen from the rooms and walkways.

    On arrival at the Tree Tops Tented Camp, check in after which a light lunch will be served, and you will have some time to settle in.

    The highlight of your day will no doubt be the dusk game drive, giving you the best opportunity to see many of the animals at their most active. Along the way enjoy a sundowner in the bush with some snacks.

    After your game drive you will return to the lodge for dinner.

    DAY 2

    Another early morning start allows you one last chance to head out into the wild for a morning game drive in search of the Big Five and countless other fascinating creatures that make their home in the Eastern Cape.

    On your return, breakfast will be served followed by check-out.

    Depart the lodge together with your local English-speaking tour escort, who will accompany you on your transfer back to Port Elizabeth Harbour to meet the ship. Travel time is approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

    Land Program Step by Step:

    Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timing indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments

    DAY 1

    12:00pm Disembark your ship in Port Elizabeth and depart by road for Lalibela Private Reserve

    1:30pm Arrive at the lodge where you will be welcomed with a drink and proceed with check-in formalities and a light lunch

    2:30pm Get shown to your rooms, freshen up and some time to explore before your first activity

    3:30pm Enjoy afternoon tea and meet your ranger for your afternoon game drive with snacks and sundowners in the bush

    7:00pm Return to the lodge, where you can have some leisure time before dinner is served

    7:30pm Dinner is served at the lodge

    Overnight Lalibela Tree Tops Tented Camp

    DAY 2

    5:30am Wake-up call

    6:00am Depart on your morning game drive

    9:00am Return for a hearty breakfast

    10:00am Gather in the lobby for check-out procedures

    10:30am Meet your driver and escort for your return journey to the port

    12:15pm Approximate arrival time to Port Elizabeth and reboard the ship

    Please Note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the Lalibela Private Game Reserve.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker or warmer jacket

    •Please note that the game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain and that the game-drives can be “bumpy.” This tour is therefore not recommended for guests with back and neck problems. Please consult a physician before traveling.

    •Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

    •Children under the age of 14 are not catered to at this property

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers; however, the program at the lodge is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge staff.

    •Guests must be able to get in and out of the safari jeeps with little to no assistance. Guests who require use of mobility aids should check with the cruise line before signing up to ensure that the program is suitable based on your requirements. Accessible rooms may be limited and are on request.

    What to bring:

    Light cotton tops, pants and shorts. Warm jacket for evenings and cooler mornings. A hat, sunglasses, bathing suit, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, binoculars, bug spray and charger.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply, especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Local Currency:

    ZAR - The Rand

    All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.

    If you bring electric devices, we recommend bringing a universal converter complete with a set of adapter plugs. Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    Accommodation:

    Lalibela Treetops Safari Lodge

    N2, Sidbury, 6131, South Africa

    Phone: +27 71 852 1009

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •1 night at Lalibela Treetops Lodge including accommodation in a tented suite, game drives, all meals and local beverages during meals (excluding premium drinks)

    •Road transfers in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver guide

    •Porterage for maximum 1 piece of luggage per person

    •1 x 500 ml bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Any meals or beverages not listed including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor

    •Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers and lodge staff

    •Personal expenses

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

    Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

    Price: $1,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

  • Journey to the heart of the Eastern Cape for a luxurious stay at Amakhala Safari Lodge. Set within 8,500 hectares of malaria-free wilderness, this lodge blends tribal-inspired design with modern comfort. Enjoy two thrilling Big 5 game drives, sundowners in the bush, and elegant dining before returning to the ship in Port Elizabeth, refreshed, inspired, and filled with unforgettable safari memories.

    DAY 1

    Disembark the ship in Port Elizabeth and meet your local English-speaking representative who will accompany you on a road transfer to Amakhala Safari Lodge. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours.

    Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Amakhala Safari Lodge offers a luxurious escape into the wild, combining the thrill of Big 5 safaris with the comforts of modern living.

    Here, guests can savor exquisite cuisine, unwind at the elegantly furnished lodge, and rejuvenate in the serene ambiance of the lodge's beautiful surroundings. The lodge is renowned for its personalized service, ensuring each visitor feels pampered and cared for. With a commitment to conservation and sustainability, Amakhala provides an authentic and immersive experience, allowing guests to connect deeply with nature while contributing to its preservation.

    On arrival, a welcome drink will be served, whilst registration cards and indemnity forms are filled out. After some time to freshen up, regroup at the main lodge for a well-earned afternoon meal.

    Thereafter embark on your first game drive. These are conducted in 4-wheel drive open vehicles, allowing total freedom and giving you the opportunity to smell the African bush and feel as close as possible to the fauna and flora.

    Leave the road and track down the Big 5. After dark spotlights are used, giving you the opportunity to view nocturnal creatures and carnivores on the hunt. Sundowners and light snacks will also be served in a clearing in the bush.

    After your adventure return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

    DAY 2

    Following an early morning wake-up call, enjoy a sunrise game drive. You’ll find that In the cool of the morning, as the sun rises, animal behavior is different to sunset.

    Return to the lodge for breakfast and then gather your belongings, complete check out formalities and bid the staff farewell. You will be met for a road transfer back to Port Elizabeth harbor where you will re-board the ship.

    Land Program Step by Step:

    Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments

    DAY 1

    11:30am Disembark in Port Elizabeth and depart by road for Amakhala Game Reserve

    1:00pm Estimated arrival time at Safari Lodge

    Enjoy lunch followed by time to settle in

    3:00pm Afternoon game drive

    6:00pm Approximate return time to camp, allowing time for you to freshen up before dinner

    7:30pm Dinner is served at the lodge

    Overnight at Amakhala Safari Lodge

    DAY 2

    6:00am Wake-up call

    6:15am Tea, coffee and a snack are served before departing for an early morning game drive

    6:30am Depart on your game drive

    9:30am Return for a hearty breakfast

    11:00am Check out and depart the lodge and transfer back to Port Elizabeth harbor

    12:30pm Approximate arrival time to the port – reboard the ship

    Please Note:

    •The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the Amakhala Private Game Reserve.

    •During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker or warmer jacket

    •Please note that the game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain and that the game-drives can be “bumpy.” This tour is therefore not recommended for guests with back and neck problems. Please consult a physician before traveling.

    •Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed six are not permitted on game drives

    •This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers; however, the program at the lodge is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge staff.

    •Guests must be able to get in and out of the safari jeeps with little to no assistance. Guests who require use of mobility aids should check with the cruise line before signing up to ensure that the program is suitable based on your requirements. Accessible rooms may be limited and are on request.

    What to bring:

    Light cotton tops, pants and shorts. Warm jacket for evenings and cooler mornings. A hat, sunglasses, bathing suit, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, binoculars, bug spray and charger.

    *Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

    Local Currency:

    ZAR - The Rand

    All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

    Electricity

    South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.

    If you bring electric devices, we recommend bringing a universal converter complete with a set of adapter plugs. Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.

    Documents and Visa Requirements:

    A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

    The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

    Dietary Requirements:

    Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operator for review.

    Accommodation:

    Amakhala Safari Lodge

    N2, Paterson, 6130, South Africa

    Phone: +27 42 235 1291

    *We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

    Program Includes for guests:

    •1 night at Amakhala Safari Lodge (Luxury Suite - with private plunge pool) including accommodation, game drives, all meals and local beverages during meals

    •Road transfers in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver guide

    •Porterage for maximum 1 piece of luggage per person

    •1 x 500 ml bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

    Program Excludes for guests:

    •Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor

    •Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers and lodge staff

    •Personal expenses such as telephone calls, curio shop purchases and laundry

    •Optional activities offered at the lodge including spa treatments

    Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

    All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

    Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

    Price: $1,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

    Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

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    Cuisine

    Regent Seven Seas Cruises® takes pride in creating dining experiences that are simply superb. From succulent lobster to the perfect burger and shake, you’ll find an array of refined flavors and refreshments from which to choose.
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    Shows

    From a dueling battle between genres and a story of romance to a thriller filled with intrigue, these are just a taste of the lavishly staged musical productions that await.
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    Enrichment Series

    Thought-provoking lectures, specialty excursions and well-designed classes are just a few of the areas in which we're constantly developing and refreshing our enrichment programming, ensuring you experience the best on every journey.
  • Daytime EnrichmentDaytime EnrichmentDaytime Enrichment

    Daytime Enrichment

    You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, indulge in treats at afternoon tea and gain insight from an expert lecturer.

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    Evening Entertainment

    Evenings on board are filled with music and fun. Enjoy a rousing cabaret show, test your luck at the Casino, step onto the stage for karaoke or simply find a quiet place on deck to revel in the symphony of stars.
  • Spa & FitnessSpa & FitnessSpa & Fitness

    Spa & Fitness

    Luxury travel is a holistic experience, one that re-energizes and restores the mind, body and spirit, leaving you with a greater sense of satisfaction and wellbeing. Serene Spa & Wellness™ invites you into a globally inspired, tranquil haven of health, beauty and wellness, offering restorative treatments and services to soothe both the body and mind.
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    Boutiques & More

    Browse a well-curated selection of duty-free designer clothes, jewelry, perfume and more at the onboard boutiques. Then fuel up with an espresso from an onboard café or unwind at a wine tasting in one of the lounges.
  • Fares and category availability are subject to change without notice. Please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises to confirm category availability. Itinerary and/or ports of call are subject to change at any time due to prevailing weather conditions, or any other cause, at the discretion of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

    For pricing terms and conditions, click here. Advertised fare includes air-related government taxes, surcharges and fees. All-Inclusive Cruise Fares include hotels and transfers, where applicable. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy and reflect all savings when applicable. Promotional savings may not be combinable with other offers. Please inquire about combinability at the time of booking.

    Terms and Conditions / Ticket Contracts

    All itineraries are subject to change and route lines indicated on map may not indicate ship's actual navigation. Pricing is per person based on double occupancy in U.S. Dollars (unless otherwise noted). For complete information on terms and conditions, itinerary, liability of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Inc. (RSSC), health and travel documents, liability limits, etc., please contact your travel professional or call Regent Seven Seas Cruises at 1.844.4REGENT (1.844.473.4368) for more information. To read our full Terms & Conditions, including our Ticket Contract and Insurance Information, visit www.rssc.com/legal.

Please Note: All guests must ensure that their travel documents are valid, including having enough blank passport pages required to facilitate passport stamping and visas on arrival, where applicable.

Some of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each holiday and travel service offered before you make your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.

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