Walvis Bay

Explore the visually stunning desert landscape of the NamibRand Nature Reserve and observe the animals that inhabit it, while spending evenings at Kwessi Dunes in a chalet with a special open-roof star-gazing room.

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Disembark the ship in Walvis Bay, Namibia. You will be met and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport, where you will board a charter flight to the Kwessi Dunes airstrip.

The flight over the Sossusvlei and Namib desert is an expedition on its own with stunning aerial views. Upon landing at Kwessi Dunes airstrip, collect your luggage and make your way to Kwessi Dunes.

Enjoy a welcome drink upon arrival at the lodge, which occupies a plum location in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, a desert wilderness that is one of the largest private reserves in southern Africa. Your air-conditioned accommodations will be one of only a dozen chalets, each featuring canvas walls, a high thatched roof and a separate star-gazer room that is open to the sky for the ultimate in watching the evening’s celestial show. Other amenities include an en suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers and a shaded verandah.

Following lunch and check-in formalities, you will enjoy one of the optional free-of-charge day activities such as quad biking or a nature walk. For an additional charge, you may opt for hot-air ballooning, horseback riding, a scenic helicopter flight, a day trip to the highest dune in the world at Sossuvlei or a spa treatment. Of course, if you simply wish to relax and take in the natural beauty, feel free.

Afternoon tea will be served before you head out on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic drive through the Sossusvlei Desert. The landscape is one of towering earth-toned dunes and jagged mountains that rise above the dry, salt-and-clay pan floor that seems to go on forever.

The scenic drives at Kwessi Dunes are unlike any other you will ever experience. You might not find the Big Five wandering around the harsh desert of the NamibRand, but you will find yourself immersed in a world of rugged and rocky terrain, mauve mountains, red dunes and enormous swathes of desert. Nothing can quite prepare you for seeing it in person.

The space is humbling, and the sense of peace is spiritual. The fairy circles that dot the ground are particularly intriguing. Over the years, the theories behind them have been hotly debated, however no one really knows for certain why they are there. Just another reason to visit this extraordinary place.

The dunes are home to a variety of wildlife that has adapted in many fascinating ways to survive the harsh terrain. You will most likely find gemsbok, springbok, kudu and steenbok, often silhouetted against the red sand. You may also spot Burchell’s zebra amid the dunes as well as the more unusual black-backed jackals, aardwolves and African wild cats, which can be surprisingly easy to find compared to those in other reserves on the continent. Leopards and cheetah are rare but there are small numbers of both.

Back at the lodge, you will have time to freshen up before dinner. The sky should then be ideal for star-gazing in your private outdoor sky bed. Thanks to the lodge’s remote location, there is very little light pollution so the skies are typically crystal clear. In fact, the NamibRand is Africa’s first designated International Dark Sky Reserve because it is one of the least light-polluted places in the world.

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Wake up to the gorgeous Namib desert air and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee before embarking on the ultimate 4x4 scenic desert drive. Afterwards, you will have time to freshen up and enjoy lunch before spending the afternoon at leisure, exploring the lodge surroundings and perhaps taking advantage of an additional optional activity.

Later, you will embark on an evening scenic drive and experience a whole new side of this desert oasis as the sun begins to set. Upon returning to the lodge, you will have time to freshen up before dinner.

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Depending on departure flight time, you may be able to embark on one last morning activity followed by breakfast and check-out formalities.

Then, make your way to the airstrip and board your charter flight to Windhoek.

On arrival at Windhoek’s airport, you will be met and assisted to connect onto an international scheduled flight to Cape Town, South Africa.

Once you have collected your luggage and gone through Customs there, you will be met at the arrival hall at the Cape Town International Airport by your guide, who will show you to your transport. You will then transfer to the Cape Town harbor to meet your ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team approximately 30 days before the program departure date when flight details are confirmed. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

DAY 1 – below times are subject to actual flight times

09:15 Uhr Disembark in Walvis Bay and transfer to the airport

09:45 Uhr Light aircraft charter flight to Kwessi Dunes landing strip

(Flight time subject to change and will be finalized 24 hours prior to travel)

13:00 Uhr Approximate arrival time at Kwessi Dunes. Check-in and lunch

14:00 Uhr Afternoon at leisure

16:00 Uhr Afternoon tea

17:30 Uhr Scenic drive

19:30 Uhr Dinner

Overnight at Kwessi Dunes

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07:00 Uhr Early wakeup call

07:30 Uhr Enjoy a leisurely breakfast

09:00 Uhr Enjoy a morning scenic drive through the Namib desert

12:00 Uhr Enjoy lunch

13:00 Uhr Afternoon at leisure

16:00 Uhr Afternoon tea before

17:30 Uhr Afternoon scenic drive

19:30 Uhr Dinner

Overnight at Kwessi Dunes

DAY 3 - below times are subject to actual flight times

05:30 Uhr Early-morning drive (depending on charter time) followed by breakfast or breakfast packs and complete check-out formalities

TBA Transfer to airstrip for flight to Windhoek

TBA Fly from Kwessi to Windhoek (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrive at Windhoek and check in for next flight

13:45 Uhr Fly from Windhoek to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

15:55 Uhr Arrive at Cape Town International Airport

16:20 Uhr Clear Immigration and Customs and meet your guide

16:45 Uhr Transfer to Cape Town Cruise Terminal

17:20 Uhr Approximate arrival at harbor to re-board 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 game reserve.

•Game-drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain that can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back or neck problems.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•This program is not fully guided. Upon arriving at the lodge, you will be in the hands of its staff.

Voraussichtliches Wetter

In November, the temperatures often reach 35°C /95°F and occasionally even higher.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts November, which is the beginning of summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera and personal toiletries.

Währung

The lodge will accept ZAR, Namibian dollars and credit cards. The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

Stromspannung

South Africa and Namibia’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms. Hairdryers are available upon request at Kwessi Dunes.

Gepäck

Cessna Grand Caravan Aircraft maximum 14 guests:

Passengers: Final luggage allowance will be based on everyone’s combined weight and advised once this is known. Please advise RSSC of each passenger’s weight at the time of booking.

Type: Strictly 1 soft-sided piece of luggage that weighs no more than 10 kg / 22 lbs and a small hand carry-on.

Dimensions: Maximum length: 62cm (24 inches), Width: 25cm (10 inches), Height: 30cm (12inches) including hand luggage and camera equipment.

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 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 the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. This program takes place in Namibia and ends in South Africa. Please check with your local South African embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

Guests should have a minimum of 2 consecutive blank pages in their passport for entry into South Africa. This is a requirement to enter 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 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. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that 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.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

Cessna Grand Caravan (14 seats)

Safair/ SA Airlink E-Jet or similar

Hotel

Kwessi Dunes, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Sesriem, Namibia

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Kwessi Dunes in a chalet including accommodation, nature drives, all meals and local beverages during meals and game activities mentioned, as well as park fees

•Scheduled charter flight between Walvis Bay, Kwessi Dunes and Windhoek

•Scheduled economy-class flight from Windhoek to Cape Town

•Transfers with a qualified English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle

•Porterage for maximum 1 piece of luggage per person (soft bag 10kg)

•1 bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•International or imported beverages

•Any activities not mentioned as included in the itinerary

• Persönliche Ausgaben

•Gratuities for guides/pilot/restaurant and bar

•Excess or overweight luggage

•Visas fees if required

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Explore the hauntingly beautiful Namib Desert with a variety of options to choose from including but not limited to game drives into the wilderness, climbing sand dunes, quad biking and nature walks while luxuriating at the exquisite Little Kulala Lodge between experiences.

Hinweis: This program is limited to 6 guests.

DAY 1 - 25. Februar 2022

Upon disembarking in Walvis Bay, Namibia, you will be met by a local English-speaking representative and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport for a light aircraft charter flight to Little Kulala.

Upon landing at the Geluk airstrip, you will transfer with a local lodge representative to Little Kulala.

Little Kulala hosts guests in luxurious, air-conditioned thatched units, each with en–suite bathroom and outdoor shower, wrap-around veranda, private plunge pool and rooftop ‘sky-bed’ for gazing at and sleeping under the stars. The lodge overlooks a water hole in the desert, drawing in game such as gemsbok (oryx), bat-eared fox, jackal, springbok and ostrich.

The extensive use of neutral colors, gorgeous textures and natural light reproduce the soothing pastel tones of the desert. Pure linens, cottons and mohair dyed with natural vegetable dyes all make for a very organic camp, which takes its inspiration from its surroundings, notably from the magnificent Deadvlei.

The welcoming main area has a lounge, library, dining room, extensive outside dining deck, bar, wine cellar and curio shop, all under thatch; with an inviting communal pool area and sundeck for relaxing afternoons.

After checking into Little Kulala, you will enjoy afternoon tea.

Later in the day embark on a sundowner drive into the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. The experience will offer the opportunity to view extraordinary desert wildlife such as gemsbok and to enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the mountains.

Back at the lodge, you will have time to freshen up before dinner.

DAY 2 - 26. Februar 2022

This morning you will rise early for a magical excursion with your lodge guide into the Namib Naukluft National Park, entering the park gates at sunrise to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and shadows accentuate their towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world. Your local guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs.

Once you have explored the dune fields to your heart’s content you will be treated to a hearty buffet brunch on the dunes or in the shade of a camel thorn tree.

You return to the lodge in the early afternoon for a late lunch, stopping off to view Sesriem Canyon along the way.

The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure (from experience, this is usually welcomed after an exhilarating morning in the dunes) or you may like to join another guided excursion on the NamibRand Nature Reserve.

Options will be made available by the lodge staff when you are on site but might include:

Driving by 4x4 vehicle to Sossusvlei, an enormous salt and clay pan surrounded by towering red sand dunes. Most of the year, Sossusvlei—which means “dead-end marsh”—is bone dry. However, it’s not devoid of plants and animals. The flora and fauna have adapted to the extreme conditions. They include ostriches, springboks, aardwolves and camel thorn trees, whose lengthy roots tap into the water system that lies deep underground. Many of the desert animals eat the yellow fruit of Nara Melons, a plant endemic to Sossusvlei. Your guide will likely point out Welwitschia, a plant often called a living fossil as they are thousands of years old and survive by extracting water from the air.

Another, famous for its gnarled and ghostly camel thorn trees, is Deadvlei which can be reached on foot over 1km of sand. Deadvlei’s striking camel thorn trees; dead for want of water, still stand erect as they once grew. They survived until about 900 years ago when the sand sea finally blocked the river from occasionally flooding the pan.

Return for dinner followed by the opportunity to star gaze with your guides.

DAY 3 - 27. Februar 2022

After breakfast and check out a transfer will take you to the airstrip for a flight to Cape Town via Walvis Bay. Upon arrival, a local English-speaking representative will accompany you to the port where you will re-embark the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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11:00 Uhr Disembark in Walvis Bay and transfer to Walvis Bay Airport

11:30 Uhr Check-in

12:00 Uhr Light aircraft flight from Walvis Bay to Geluk Airstrip (flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:00 Uhr Arrive Geluk Airstrip and transfer to Little Kulala with a lodge representative

13:15 Uhr Approximate arrival at Little Kulala and check-in

13:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

14:00 Uhr Depart on an afternoon activity – sundowner drive

16:30 Uhr Arrive back at the lodge and time to freshen up or enjoy pre-dinner drinks

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Little Kulala

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05:00 Uhr Receive an early morning wake-up call

05:30 Uhr Morning tea or coffee

05:45 Uhr Depart on Namib Naukluft National Park excursion A full buffet brunch will be served in the dunes

12:00 Uhr Return to the lodge for lunch

16:00 Uhr Afternoon tea

16:30 Uhr Depart on an afternoon activity – 4x4 drive or guided walking trail

18:30 Uhr Arrive back at the lodge and time to freshen up or enjoy pre-dinner drinks

19:30 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Little Kulala

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05:00 Uhr Receive an early morning wake-up call

05:30 Uhr Morning activity (should flight times allow)

08:30 Uhr Enjoy breakfast

09:15 Uhr Gather belongings and check-out

21:40 Uhr Transfer to airstrip

22:00 Uhr Light aircraft flight Geluk Airstrip to Windhoek International Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)

23:00 Uhr Meet your representative which will assist you unto your connecting flight to Cape Town

23:20 Uhr Check-in

13:40 Uhr Fly Windhoek to Cape Town

15:50 Uhr Arrive Cape Town International airport

16:15 Uhr Meet your representative for your transfer to Cape Town harbor

17:15 Uhr Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor and rejoin the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

October – April - Average temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C during the day and temperatures above 40°C are often recorded in the extreme north and south of the country. At the coast the temperature is generally much cooler, ranging from 15°C to 25°C, and fog is common.

Rainfall – Early rains may occur from October onwards and the main rainy season falls between January and April. During this time flash floods are common.

Barrierefreiheit

Please note that due to the nature of the wild and adventurous setting, the camp is unable to support wheelchair access given the uneven terrain and raised decks. For individuals with difficulty in walking there are rooms closer to the main lodge areas, for ease and comfort. These must be requested in advance and are subject to availability.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Comfortable cotton clothing (neutral colors are best) and your favorite walking sneakers are pretty much all you need to bring along with your daily preferred toiletries. You will be provided with organic, environmentally-friendly body soaps and lotions in all the suites at Little Kulala. Given the ease of daily complimentary laundry service at the camp you do not need to pack much: the settings are very casual and informal and guests are encouraged to dress comfortably for the season and adventure ahead. You may also want to bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, chargers, and anti-malaria prophylaxis. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops may be required for evenings and cooler days.

Währung

Namibian dollars and South African Rand are equal in value and accepted as legal tender anywhere in Namibia. Other currencies such as U.S. dollars are not so widely accepted. When departing Namibia, it’s best to exchange Namibian dollars beforehand, as they aren’t as easily exchanged as South African Rand outside of Namibia. Most foreign hard currencies can be exchanged at bureaus de change and banks.

Stromspannung

A combination of solar and generator power.

It’s always best if you bring electric devices, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Electrical sockets in Namibia are Type M (SABS-1661). If your appliance's plug doesn't match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter in order to plug in. Electrical sockets in Namibia usually supply electricity at 230 volts AC / 50 Hz frequency. If you're plugging in an appliance that was built for 230 volt electrical input, or an appliance that is compatible with multiple voltages, then an adapter is all you need. If your appliance isn’t compatible with 230 volts, a voltage converter will be necessary.

Gepäck

The luggage allowance is limited on the light aircraft charter flight. Guests can bring a total of 15kg (33lbs) per person—this includes hand luggage. Only soft-sided duffel bags will be accepted. No wheels, frames or rigid structures can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft. Oxygen, CPAP machines, wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

This program takes place in Namibia and returns you to South Africa. A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after departure is required. Guests must bring their passport. The passport should have a minimum of two blank pages for entry stamps. If there is insufficient space in the passport, then entry may be denied.

Passport holders should verify with their relevant consulate concerning visa entry requirements for Namibia and South Africa specific to the nationality of their passport. Visa fees, if required for entry into Namibia, 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.

Aircraft type (subject to change)

Walvis Bay - Geluk Airstrip -Walvis Bay - Chartered 4, 6 or 10-seat light aircraft with luggage restrictions

Walvis Bay to Cape Town – scheduled flight – aircraft type TBA

Anschrift des Hotels

Little Kulala, Namibia

Bitte beachten Sie:

•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 game reserve.

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

•Guests are advised to bring sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as cameras and binoculars.

•The nature drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain and the ride can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back problems.

•The tour is not recommended for guests with wheelchairs or walking difficulties.

•Passports are required to be with guests.

•Please consultant your embassy regarding visa requirements for Namibia.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•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 staff.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Little Kulala (Villa) on a fully inclusive basis, i.e. accommodation, daily tours and activities, meals and local house drinks with meals (Soft drinks, bottled water, house wines, beer)

•Desert walking safaris with professional guides included

•Complimentary laundry service

•Organic toiletries and in-suite bath amenities

•Road transfers luxury touring vehicles

•Registered English-speaking tour guide to accompany guests for transfers only

•1 x 500 ml bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

•Porterage for maximum one piece of luggage per person

•Roundtrip light aircraft charter flight between Walvis Bay and Geluk Airstrip

•Economy class scheduled flight from Walvis Bay to Cape Town

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten

•Any other meals or beverages not listed above, including 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

•Visa fees if required

•Spa services

•Any other optional activities that the lodge deems extra

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Travel to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge which is situated in the northern foothills of the NamibRand Nature Reserve in the heart of Namibia's ancient Namib Desert. The lodge is a secluded and serene oasis that overlooks awe-inspiring dunes and stony outcrops. A world of vast spaces, endless horizons and rugged mountain heights, the utter tranquility and extraordinary clarity of light make this area one of Africa’s most compelling landscapes.

Hinweis: 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.

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Upon disembarkation in Walvis Bay, you will be met and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport where you will board a charter flight to the Sossusvlei Airstrip.

*Please note further below for important luggage and weight restrictions on the flights.

On arrival at the Sossusvlei airstrip, you are met and transferred in 4-wheel drive open vehicles to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.

This beautiful lodge consists of glass and stone curves, where walls and windows fold away completely to open out to the grassy plains, distant dunes, and mountain ranges. Each spacious, air-conditioned suite features a shaded deck, split level bedroom and living room with fireplace for cool evenings, en-suite glass encased bathroom and outdoor shower. Star gazing is a highlight with a star-viewing sky light in each room and an observatory with a powerful telescope.

Guided activities on offer to explore the local reserve include scenic 4x4 nature drives, fascinating walks and exhilarating quad-biking excursions (subject to change).

At Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, you will check-in and have some time to freshen up prior to afternoon tea and your afternoon adventure in the NamibRand Nature Reserve.

Track down unique desert-adapted wildlife in open vehicles, accompanied by an expert guide. Admire the fascinating and varied terrain and learn more about the desert fauna and flora. Explore the mysterious fairy circles, where vegetation refuses to grow, and find out how the desert Oryx can live without drinking water. Enjoy chance encounters with the likes of zebra, cheetah, kudu, baboon, steenbok and the elusive leopard too.

Upon your return, a dinner of delectable African cuisine will be served in the airy dining room.

Should you choose, after dinner, you will be taken to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge’s very own observatory, which houses the most powerful electronic telescope in Namibia outside the National Observatory. The crisp, dry desert air provides unrivalled opportunities to be mesmerized by the Milky Way. The knowledgeable field guides will direct you through the southern skies and tell of the expanding cosmos. Hinweis: Star gazing activity will be weather permitting.

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Early this morning climb aboard the 4-wheel drive open vehicles to explore the Sossusvlei Desert Mountains. Entering the Namib Naukluft National Park gates at sunrise allows you to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and shadows accentuate their towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world. Your local guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs. Thereafter enjoy a hearty brunch in the desert under the shade of a camel thorn tree.

You will return to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge for a late lunch, stopping off to view Sesriem Canyon along the way.

The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure or you can participate in one of the several excursions that will be available. (lodge management will provide a list upon your arrival)

Dinner will be provided at the lodge.

Again this evening, should you choose, gaze at the stars from the observatory as resident astronomers give a fascinating presentation on the stars and constellations in the southern African sky.

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Should flight times permit, take part in one more early morning activity offered by the lodge.

After breakfast, bid the staff farewell and embark on an open vehicle road transfer to the airstrip for a chartered light aircraft flight to Walvis Bay Airport. In Walvis Bay you will be met by a local representative and assisted with check-in for a regional flight to Cape Town.

On arrival in Cape Town, you are met by a local representative who will transfer you to the port where you will re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team approximately 30 days before the program departure date when flight details are confirmed. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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09:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Walvis Bay and transfer to the airport

10:00 Uhr Check in

11:00 Uhr Charter light aircraft flight to Sossusvlei Airstrip (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:00 Uhr Arrive at Sossusvlei Airstrip and transfer to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

12:30 Uhr Approximate arrival at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge - check-in formalities

15:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

16:00 Uhr Afternoon nature drive

19:30 Uhr Dinner and optional star gazing

Overnight at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

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05:30 Uhr Wake-up call and light breakfast is served

06:00 Uhr Light breakfast snack served

06:30 Uhr Morning Dead Vlei excursion with brunch served at the dunes

12:00 Uhr Return to the lodge – time at leisure

15:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

16:00 Uhr Afternoon adventure of your choice

19:30 Uhr Dinner and optional star gazing

Overnight at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

DAY 3 – timings and activities subject to flight times

06:30 Uhr Breakfast at the lodge

07:00 Uhr Morning game activity (nature drive, nature walk or quad biking) – time permitting

10:00 Uhr Gather belongings and complete check-out formalities

11:00 Uhr Transfer to airstrip for a flight to Walvis bay

12:00 Uhr Light aircraft flight Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay

13:00 Uhr Arrive in Walvis Bay, meet our representative who will assist you with check-in of your regional

flight to Cape Town

16:50 Uhr Flight Walvis Bay to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

19:00 Uhr Arrive Cape Town International Airport.

Clear Customs & Immigration and collect luggage

20:00 Uhr Depart Cape Town Airport for the harbor

20:30 Uhr Arrive Cape Town harbor and re-join the ship

IMPORTANT NOTES

•During early-morning activities 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.

•Vehicles traverse over uneven terrain and the drives can be bumpy. This tour is therefore not recommended for guests with back problems.

•This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them and guests are able to get on and off the 4x4 vehicles and charter flights. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

•Please consult your local physician prior to travel.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones on or during activities. They are also not permitted to speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this will disturb the animals.

•Smoking is not permitted during the drives.

•Children under the age of 6 years allowed on the open vehicles.

•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.

•Parts of Namibia are considered to be malarial so we recommend the use of anti-malarial prophylactics subject to advice from your doctor.

•Yellow Fever Inoculations: Namibia requires all travelers coming from areas where yellow fever is prevalent to show their World Health Organization Immunization Record (Yellow Card). Even though the United States is not a yellow fever country, recently travelers from the United States have been stopped and asked to produce their yellow cards when entering Namibia. Therefore, all travelers are advised to receive yellow fever inoculations before traveling to Namibia and to be sure to carry proof of their inoculation when entering Namibia.

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

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

December in Sossusvlei - 30°C/86°F. It is cooler in the early morning, with temperatures of around 16°C/60°F.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Light-colored clothing, light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops and/or jackets for evenings and cooler days, swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, chargers and personal toiletries.

Luggage restrictions

Due to the nature of the light aircraft charter flights taken for this program, only 1 SOFT SIDED bag of maximum 15 kg (33 lbs) is allowed per person and this includes hand luggage, cameras and POC or CPAP machines. No wheels, frames or rigid structures can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft. Only soft sided bags will be accepted.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

•Light Aircraft Charter Flights: Walvis Bay – Sossusvlei – Walvis Bay (4 seat plane)

•Scheduled Regional Flight: Walvis Bay to Cape Town

Weight restriction for charter flight:

There are different weight restrictions depending on the size of plane used for the flights to / from Sossusvlei therefore at the time of booking each guests’ weight is required so that we can assign planes accordingly. Please note that guests weighing more than 100kg (220 lbs) will be required to purchase an extra seat for comfort and safety reasons. The RSSC Destination team will need to know this in advance of travel so that seats can be assigned accordingly.

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 the Reservations Team 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 the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Landeswährung:

ZAR

USD is not accepted at the lodge however credit cards are accepted

Stromspannung:

South Africa’s electrical system is 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 South Africa require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs.

Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

Guests are required to have the necessary documentation to enter Namibia by ship.

On this program, guests will fly into Cape Town, South Africa where 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 to ensure that you have the proper documentation prior to 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 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.

Im Programm enthalten:

•2 nights at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (suite) including accommodation, activities per the itinerary, all meals and local beverages during meals

•Transfers to and from airports in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle

•Porterage for maximum 1 piece of luggage per person

•1 x 500 ml bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

•Flights (regional and charter) as indicated in the itinerary

Nicht im Programm enthalten:

•Any other meals not listed in the itinerary

•Any other drinks not listed in the itinerary including Champagne and premium brand spirits & liquor

•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers & lodge staff

•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases & laundry

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 60 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Travel to Onguma Reserve, home to 4 of the Big 5 and spend two nights at Onguma The Fort, a truly unique lodge resembling a Moroccan castle and with quite possibly the best sunset view over the Etosha pan. Enjoy several game drives into both the Onguma Reserve as well as Etosha National Park.

Hinweis: 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.

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You are welcomed at the pier in Walvis Bay and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport, where your chartered aircraft and pilot await.

HINWEIS: Luggage is limited to 15kg / 33 lbs per person in a soft bag (based on an average body weight of 80kg / 176 lbs per person).

Take off out of the desert and head north to the Etosha National Park. Upon landing at The Fort landing strip, you are transferred to the lodge, and checked-in.

Onguma Reserve consists of 34.000 hectares of Namibian wilderness, is home to over thirty different animal species that roam freely on the reserve, more than 300 bird species and even four of the "Big 5". Plains game include kudu, giraffe, eland, oryx, hartebeest, zebra, impala and many more as well as predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard, being common residents of the area.

The Fort is also unlike any other, the only one of its kind in Namibia. It is built in exactly the right spot to give guests arguably the best sunset view in the whole of Namibia – overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans, decorated only with its wild animals and hundreds of Camel Thorn trees.

The bush suites are all situated adjacent to the main fort. Each is completely private and equipped with a bar fridge and air conditioning. The spacious bathroom has both an inside shower as well as an outside shower area. From every area of the room, wooden decks lead you towards the outside seating area and sun loungers for simply relaxing and enjoying the extraordinary view.

After lunch embark on a sunset nature drive around the Onguma premises where you will be sure to have numerous wildlife encounters.

Return to freshen up before dinner and then enjoy a spectacular dinner amidst the bush savanna of the Namibian North. After dinner guests may wish to use the telescope is good fun to use during the soft light of dusk

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After an early start, drive to the Etosha National Park for an early morning game drive. Hier können Sie dann das reichhaltige Frühstück genießen.

The rest of the morning is free for you to explore the lodge.

In the late afternoon enjoy another unforgettable sunset drive around the Onguma Private Game Reserve. The experienced guides will share with their guests an intimate knowledge of the wildlife and the land that is part of their natural heritage.

Return to Onguma Fort where you can relax and freshen up before another hearty dinner in the bush savannah in the north of Namibia. During free time animals may even be spotted at the watering hole close to the dining room.

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Enjoy a savoury buffet breakfast in the dining room before checking out and transferring the airstrip where your chartered aircraft and pilot await.

Fly over the central region of Namibia towards Windhoek International Airport. From here, change planes and fly to Cape Town International Airport. Upon arrival, proceed through customs and immigration, collect any bags and then you will be met for a transfer to the Cape Town Harbor where you will re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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09:00 Uhr Depart Walvis Bay Harbor for the airport

10:00 Uhr Light aircraft chartered flight to Onguma Lodge (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:00 Uhr Arrival airstrip and transfer to the lodge

12:30 Uhr Arrival and check-in

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

17:00 Uhr Sunset nature drive on the lodge premises

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Onguma The Fort

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06:30 Uhr Wake-up call and coffee or tea at reception

07:00 Uhr Game drive in the Etosha National Park

09:30 Uhr Breakfast at the lodge

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

17:00 Uhr Sunset nature drive on the lodge premises

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Onguma The Fort

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07:00 Uhr Full English breakfast and check out

08:00 Uhr Transfer to the airstrip

08:30 Uhr Light aircraft chartered flight to Windhoek International Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:00 Uhr Arrival at Windhoek International Airport and change planes

TBA Scheduled flight (approx. 2.5 hours) from Windhoek to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrival in Cape Town, proceed through immigration and passport control and transfer to the ship

TBA Arrival at the port and re-embark the ship

IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

•Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones during activities, nor speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as it will disturb the animals.

•Smoking is not permitted during the drives.

•It may be difficult for some guests with walking difficulties to get in and out of the open vehicles.

•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. Certain parts of the drive can be bumpy. The program is not recommended for guests with back problems.

•Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended.

•For safety reasons, no children under the age of 7 years are allowed on the open vehicles.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•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 light aircraft flight is strictly subject to runway conditions and serviceability. In the event that the destination airport/airstrip is unsuitable for our aircraft for any reason, we will divert to the nearest alternative airstrip/airport.

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

The minimum temperature is approximately 16 C/ 60 F and the maximum temperature is approximately

40 C /104 F however humidity is relatively low keeping it pleasant during the day. Evenings will cool down significantly.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Something warm to wear in the evening, mornings and at night. During the day it can get very hot, summer clothing would be recommended. Bring along, sunscreen, hats, closed walking shoes, swimming attire, cameras, binoculars, medicine you would need for 3 days.

HINWEIS:

Malaria is a concern in Etosha, especially in the wetter months from October to April. It is recommended to take antimalarials and also take precautions such as covering up in the evening and applying mosquito repellent.

Landeswährung:

You would need to bring Namibian Dollar or South African Rand. Credit cards are accepted at most lodges, shops and restaurants.

Stromspannung

Namibia has 220 Volt and adaptors are required. Wir empfehlen, einen Universaladapter für Ihre elektronischen Geräte mitzubringen.

Luggage information

•The luggage allowance per person is a factor of the total body weight of all passengers. Accurate body weights will need to be provided.

•Each flight and aircraft luggage allowance are individually calculated and amended to ensure safe and legal weight and balance operations in line with aircraft specifications

•ONLY SOFT BAGS ARE PERMITTED. At this time and until all weights are known closer to operation, baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 15kg (33 lbs) per person (hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15,4 lbs) – details subject to change

•No single item of luggage may exceed the following measurements: Länge: 62cm (24 inches); Width: 25cm (10 inches); Height: 30cm (12inches). This includes hand-luggage and camera equipment.

•No rigid structures, including but not limited to, frames, tools, wheels etc. are allowed.

•CPAP machines not permitted unless they are small and can fit within the allowable luggage limits

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

This program takes place in Namibia and ends in South Africa. Please check with your local South African embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

Guests should have a minimum of 2 consecutive blank pages in their passport for entry into 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 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.

Anschrift des Hotels:

Onguma The Fort

P.O. Box 24046 Windhoek, Eastern border of Etosha National Park

Telefon: +264 61 237055

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Onguma The Fort – Bush Suite

•All meals with 2 drinks per meal

• Transfers

•2 x sundowner drives on Onguma Reserve

•1 x AM game drive into the Etosha National Park

•Charter light aircraft flights from Walvisbay to Onguma and Onguma to Windhoek

•Scheduled flight from Windhoek International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge staff

• Persönliche Ausgaben

• Alle Mahlzeiten, die nicht oben angegeben sind

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Behold the natural beauty of three extraordinary Namibian reserves while traveling through the bush on game drives where you may spot some of the iconic animals that inhabit these protected wonderlands.

For programs with flights:

Hinweis: 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 – 15. Januar 2026

After disembarking the ship in Walvis Bay, you will meet the guide on the pier and depart for the Timbila Game Reserve via the small cities of Swakopmund and Omaruru. Tucked away in the Goot River Valley and set into the slope of Osera Mountain, this private reserve provides sanctuary to wildlife and guests alike.

After checking in at Timbila, you will receive an orientation of the tented camp so you can maximize your stay. Later in the afternoon, you will join a scientist-led team for an enlightening animal-tracking tour, where you may spot wildlife ranging from towering giraffes to small steenbok antelopes.

Dinner will be served back at the lodge, where you will overnight.

DAY 2 – 16. Januar 2026

Following a full English breakfast overlooking the vast savannah landscape, you will depart for Etosha Oberland Lodge, just southeast of the Anderson Gate to the Etosha National Park.

After checking into the lodge, you will travel into the national park on a game drive. Etosha is known for its enormous biodiversity. You may spot elephants in the thicker vegetation, endangered black rhinos and lions in the golden grasslands. Nearly 350 species of birds have been identified in Etosha, including ostriches – the world’s largest bird – and the kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird.

Dinner will be served back at Etosha Oberland Lodge, where you will overnight.

DAY 3 – 17. Januar 2026

Following an early wake-up call and breakfast at the lodge, you will head into the savannah on a game drive with a guide. The closer that you come to the vast bare expanse of the Etosha Salt Pan, the more challenging the conditions for the flora and fauna. It is an extraordinary landscape that covers about a quarter of the national park. The guide will describe the massive salt pan in detail while pointing out the highlights.

As this is a full day away from the lodge, lunch will be served in the national park, allowing you time to rest and refresh.

Upon returning to Etosha Oberland Lodge mid-afternoon, you will have the opportunity to relax before dinner and enjoy one last evening at the lodge.

DAY 4 – 18. Januar 2026

After breakfast at the lodge and check out, you will travel into a southerly direction to the Omaanda Lodge in the heart of the Zannier Reserve. The thatched huts at the lodge are inspired by traditional Owambo architecture and offer magnificent views stretching to the distant hills of the Khomas Hochland Plateau.

During your time at the lodge, safaris and excursions will be tailored to suit your passion for adventure and each couple will have their own private guide. The options will be presented upon your arrival. You might track a rhino or a herd of elephants, observe a leopard climbing a jackleberry tree or simply experience the beauty of the savannah as the day unfolds. The choices will be entirely yours.

Dinner will be served at Omaanda Lodge, where you will spend the evening.

DAY 5 – 19. Januar 2026

Today, breakfast will be served on the terrace with views of the savannah, after which you will check out and transfer to the airport for the flight to Johannesburg. You will be met at the airport in Johannesburg and assisted with your connecting flight to Port Elizabeth.

Upon arriving, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the harbor to re-board the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. Program details including timings and flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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11:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Walvis Bay

11:30 Uhr Depart for Timbila Game Reserve

12:00 Uhr Lunch packs provided enroute

16:00 Uhr Check-in at Timbila Lodge

16:30 Uhr Enjoy an animal tracking tour

19:00 Uhr Return to the lodge and freshen up

20:00 Uhr Dinner at Timbila Lodge

Overnight at Timbila Lodge

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08:00 Uhr Full English breakfast

09:00 Uhr Check out and depart for Etosha Oberland Lodge

13:00 Uhr Arrival and lunch at Etosha Oberland Lodge

15:30 Uhr Game drive in Etosha National Park

18:03 Uhr Return to the lodge

19:30 Uhr Dinner at Etosha Oberland Lodge

Overnight at Etosha Oberland Lodge

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06:00 Uhr Early breakfast

06:45 Uhr Game drive in Etosha National Park

12:30 Uhr Lunch at one of Etosha’s rest camps

15:30 Uhr Return to the lodge

19:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Etosha Oberland Lodge

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08:00 Uhr Full English breakfast

08:45 Uhr Check out and depart for Omaanda Lodge

12:00 Uhr Lunch en-route

15:30 Uhr Arrive at Omaanda Lodge

16:30 Uhr Game tracking on the private game reserve

18:45 Uhr Return to the lodge

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Omaanda Lodge

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08:30 Uhr Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the Omaanda Lodge

10:30 Uhr Transfer to the airport

13:45 Uhr Fly to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrive in Johannesburg and change planes

TBA Fly to Port Elizabeth (flight details TBA and subject to change)

18:35 Uhr Arrive in Port Elizabeth

19:00 Uhr Transfer to the ship

19:30 Uhr Approximate arrival at the port to re-board 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 game reserve.

•Game-drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain that can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back or neck problems.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•This program is not fully guided. Upon arriving at the lodges, you will be in the hands of its staff.

•Flights are not accompanied.

Voraussichtliches Wetter

During the day the temperature can vary from 30-40 degrees Celsius. At night and early mornings, it can get a little bit chilly, ranging from 20-25 degrees Celsius.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Bring clothing for hot daily temperatures but also light jackets for the night and mornings. Closed and comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, camera and any medicines.

Landeswährung

Namibia dollar and South African Rand are accepted.

Stromspannung

In Namibia, appliances run on 220/240 volts. Electrical outlets are of the round 3 pin – 3:00 nachm.p type (Type M). If you are traveling from abroad, you will need an adapter, which your guide will supply.

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 the Reservations Team 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 the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

This program takes place between Namibia and South Africa.

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Three blank pages open in your passport are needed for entry into Namibia.

South African Immigration requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport or entry to the country could be denied.

Please consult your local embassy for both Namibia and South Africa for visa requirements pertaining to 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.

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. 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.

Unterkunft

Timbila Safari Lodge

D 2329 Omaruru DISTRICT

Telefon: +264 81 677 9192

Etosha Oberland Lodge

Etosha, Ombika

Telefon: +264 61 240 020

Omaanda Lodge (ZANNIER Resort)

Ondekaremba Kleinsiedlung

Telefon: +264 81 127 2425

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•One night at the Timbila Safari Lodge, dinner, bed and breakfast (Safari Suite)

•Two nights at Etosha Oberland Lodge, dinner, bed and breakfast (Standard Suite)

•One-night Omaanda Lodge, dinner, bed and breakfast (One-bedroom Hut)

•English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

•Transportation and transfers in comfortable vehicles according to Namibian standard.

•All entrance fees

•All meals and drinks with the meals included (4 x lunch, 4 x dinner, 4 x breakfast)

•Guided tracking safari at Timbila Lodge

•Guided excursion into the Etosha National Park

•Guided tracking safari at Omaanda Lodge

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Visa fees if required

•Optional excursions offered at the hotels

•Drinks and meals not mentioned above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Visit Sossusvlei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding geological and ecological value. Discover the natural wonders and grandeur of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert, with some of the highest dunes in the world. Then, look for iconic African animals on early-morning and evening game drives in Etosha National Park while spending time in between adventures at the contemporary Mokuti Etosha lodge.

Hinweis: 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. Portions of this program are not recommended for guests with any walking difficulties. Roads in the Namib desert offer what is called the “African massage” – they are often rough gravel so they are bumpy and can be quite dusty.

Chartered Cessna 210 aircraft will be used. There is a limit of four guests per aircraft and passenger weights will be required at the time of booking for weight distribution on the aircraft. Please see further below for luggage restrictions. (plane type subject to change)

DAY 1 – 29. November 2026

Disembark in Walvis Bay and transfer to the Swakopmund Airport. Here you will be met by your pilot and board a chartered light aircraft flight to the Sossusvlei Airstrip. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the beautifully situated Desert Hills Lodge, which is perched on a natural rocky outcrop and offers spectacular views of the desert and the dramatic sunset over the Namib.

Stay in one of 18 individual stone ensconced thatch chalets, each outfitted with all the modern conveniences you would need. Each has its own deck with uninterrupted views across the desert. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to settle in and then enjoy dinner at the lodge.

DAY 2 – 30. November 2026

After an early morning wake-up call and some coffee or tea, depart for a drive in an open 4x4 vehicle to Sossusvlei. This is one of Namibia's most spectacular landmarks with its red dunes, the white salt pan and Deadvlei. Here you will have the opportunity to see one of the highest sand dunes before continuing to the Sesriem Canyon, the formation of which began approximately thirty million years ago. During your walk into the canyon, your experienced guides will share the history behind this magnificent natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab River.

HINWEIS: Hiking shoes, a hat, sunblock and water are recommended for the walk into the canyon. Pathways are dirt and gravel and can be dusty.

Upon returning to the lodge, check out (don’t forget your lunch packs) and return to the airstrip for a chartered light aircraft flight to the famous Etosha National Park. The name of the park is derived from the Etosha pan (lake) which is roughly five thousand square kilometres. It’s so big, its visible from space. Now the pan is mainly dry unless the rains are heavy but no matter what time of the year, it’s a gathering spot for all kinds of wildlife.

This park is one of the largest savannah conservation areas in Africa and is world-renowned for its spectacular wildlife including elephant, black and white rhinoceros, lion, leopard, cheetah, springbok, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe to name a few.

The contemporary Mokuti Etosha Lodge is a private oasis, where you will enjoy the comfort of a spacious room with a private patio. Banded mongooses, antelopes and numerous birds can often be observed from the patio.

Follow check-in you will have time to relax and settle in before dinner.

DAY 3 – 01. Dezember 2026

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge, followed by a morning guided game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle in the world-famous Etosha National Park.

Situated in the north-west of Namibia, Etosha National Park offers a first-class game viewing experience. The park's diverse vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains that attract a variety of wildlife.

In the afternoon, after returning to the lodge for a delicious lunch, return to Etosha National Park to visit some of the waterholes that offer a picturesque opportunity.

DAY 4 – 02. Dezember 2026

After breakfast and check out, procced to the airstrip for a flight to Windhoek and then onwards to Cape Town where you will be met and transferred to the port to re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

DAY 1 – timing subject to change based on flight times

10:00 Uhr Departure from Walvis Bay Harbor

10:15 Uhr Brief visit the lagoon at Walvis Bay

10:30 Uhr Drive to Swakopmund Airport

TBA Chartered light aircraft flight to Sossusvlei Airstrip

TBA Arrival at Sossusvlei Airstrip, meet local representative and drive to Desert Hills Lodge

14:30 Uhr Check-in at the lodge

Afternoon at leisure to settle in

19:30 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Desert Hills Lodge

DAY 2 – timing subject to change based on flight times

05:45 Uhr Coffee and tea will be served

06:00 Uhr Depart for Sossusvlei 4x4 tour

07:45 Uhr Arrival in the dunes and explore some of the highest sand dunes

08:45 Uhr Breakfast is served in the Deadvlei

10:00 Uhr Return to the lodge and check out, lunch pack provided by the lodge

11:30 Uhr Arrival at airstrip

12:00 Uhr Chartered light aircraft flight to Etosha National Park

15:00 Uhr Arrival at Mokuti Airstrip

15:15 Uhr Transfer to Mokuti Etosha Lodge

16:00 Uhr Arrival and check-in

19:30 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Mokuti Etosha Lodge

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06:30 Uhr Breakfast at Mokuti Etosha Lodge

07:00 Uhr Guided game drive in Etosha National Park

10:00 Uhr Return to Mokuti Etosha Lodge

00:45 Uhr Lunch at Mokuti Etosha Lodge

16:00 Uhr Drive to the waterholes for animal sightings

20:00 Uhr Dinner at Mokuti Etosha Lodge

Overnight at Mokuti Etosha Lodge

DAY 4 – flights and timing subject to change based on flight schedules closer to operation

08:00 Uhr Breakfast at the lodge

08:45 Uhr Check out

09:00 Uhr Transfer to Mokuti Airstrip

09:45 Uhr Flight to Windhoek International Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)

00:45 Uhr Flight to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

14:45 Uhr Arrival in Cape Town, meet and greet and transfer to the ship

16:45 Uhr Approximate arrival at the port, re-board the ship

Ship scheduled to sail 6pm

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 game reserve.

•Game-drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain that can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back or neck problems.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•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.

•Flights are not accompanied

•Parts of Namibia are considered to be malarial, so we recommend the use of anti-malarial prophylactics subject to advice from your doctor.

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

During the day the temperature can vary from 30-35 C (86 -95 F). Early mornings and evenings it can be a bit chilly (20-25 C / 68 – 77 F).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Hat, closed toe / hiking shoes, long-sleeved lightweight shirts, a warm sweater or jacket for evenings and early-morning safaris, swimsuit, sunscreen, a light jacket in case of rain, personal medications and camera equipment including chargers.

Landeswährung:

Namibia dollar and South African Rand is accepted.

Stromspannung:

220 V is the voltage, 3- or 2-round pin adaptor is required. An adaptor will be required. We recommend brining your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Gepäck:

There will be a maximum of 4 guests per aircraft and luggage cannot exceed 10kg/ 22lbs per person provided that all guests all have an average weight of 70kg / 154 lbs each.

Bags must be soft sided with no wheels, frames or rigid structures and the above total is inclusive of all hand luggage and camera equipment.

Maximum bag dimensions are 25cm (10 inches) wide x 30cm (12 inches) high and 62cm (24 inches) long.

Portable oxygen concentrators are not permitted. We require CPAP details at least 120 days before departure and they must be packed and not used in flight. The charter airline may deny based on model and size therefore please provide as much detail as possible when calling in the details.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

This program takes place between Namibia and South Africa. Guests may require a Visa for ship’s entry to Namibia. Please consult with our VISA team or your local Namibian Embassy for further details for ship’s entry to Namibia.

During the program you will enter South Africa by air. Guests will require a passport that is valid for at least six months after travel and at least one blank page for entry stamps.

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.

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.

Unterkunft:

Desert Hills Lodge

6 km east of C19 turnoff, Sesriem, Namibia

Telefon: +264 63 293 322

Mokuti Etosha Lodge

Tsumeb, Etosha, Namibia

Telefon: +264 67 229 084

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at the Desert Hills Lodge, Superior Room (subject to change)

•2 nights at Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Standard room (subject to change)

•All meals at the lodges – soft drinks, water, beer, cider and local spirits

•Packed lunch day 2

•All required transfers including meet and greet in Cape Town

•Guided excursion to Sossusvlei in safari vehicles

•Game drives in Etosha National Park

•Charter light aircraft flights from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei, Sossusvlei to Mokuti. Mokuti to Windhoek (subject to change)

•Scheduled economy class international flight from Windhoek to Cape Town

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Visa fees if required

•Optional excursions provided by the lodges

•Any drinks or meals not mentioned above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, mini bar and room service

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Explore the hauntingly beautiful Namib Desert on a game drive into the wilderness and by climbing the iconic Big Daddy sand dune, while luxuriating at the exquisite Little Kulala lodge between experiences.

Hinweis: Due to the size of the charter plane, this program is limited to 4 guests.

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Upon disembarking in Walvis Bay, Namibia, you will be met by a local English-speaking representative and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport for a light aircraft charter flight to Little Kulala.

Upon landing at the Geluk airstrip, you will transfer with a local lodge representative to Little Kulala.

Little Kulala hosts guests in luxurious, air-conditioned thatched units, each with en–suite bathroom and outdoor shower, wrap-around veranda, private plunge pool and rooftop ‘sky-bed’ for gazing at and sleeping under the stars.

The extensive use of neutral colors, gorgeous textures and natural light reproduce the soothing pastel tones of the desert. Pure linens, cottons and mohair dyed with natural vegetable dyes all make for a very organic camp, which takes its inspiration from its surroundings, notably from the magnificent Deadvlei.

The welcoming main area has a lounge, library, dining room, extensive outside dining deck, bar, wine cellar and curio shop, all under thatch; with an inviting communal pool area and sundeck for relaxing afternoons.

Activities include guided 4x4 excursions into Sossusvlei and Deadvlei through a private gate into the Namib Naukluft Park, quad-biking, birding, guided nature walks, and scenic afternoon sundowner drives on the 37,000ha private Kulala Wilderness Reserve.

After checking into Little Kulala, you will enjoy afternoon tea. Later in the day, you will take an excursion to Sesriem, a deep canyon that an ancient river carved out of the stone. The guide will describe the distinct geological layers and how they were formed.

A sundowner drive into the Kulala Wilderness Reserve follows. The experience will offer the opportunity to view extraordinary desert wildlife such as gemsbok and to enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the mountains.

Back at the lodge, you will have time to freshen up before dinner.

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After an early-morning wake-up call, you will ride in a 4x4 vehicle to Sossusvlei, an enormous salt and clay pan surrounded by towering red sand dunes. Most of the year, Sossusvlei—which means “dead-end marsh”—is bone dry. However, it’s not devoid of plants and animals.

The flora and fauna have adapted to the extreme conditions. They include ostriches, springboks, aardwolves and camel thorn trees, whose lengthy roots tap into the water system that lies deep underground. Many of the desert animals eat the yellow fruit of Nara Melons, a plant endemic to Sossusvlei. The guide will likely point out Welwitschia, a plant often called a living fossil as they are thousands of years old and survive by extracting water from the air.

You will also have the chance to climb Big Daddy, the tallest dune in Sossusvlei. Although reaching the top isn’t mandatory, if you do, you will enjoy sweeping views of Deadvlei, another photogenic clay pan.

Following breakfast at Sossusvlei, you will return to the lodge and check out. A transfer will take you to the airstrip for the return flight to Walvis Bay. Upon arrival, a local English-speaking representative will accompany you to the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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11:00 Uhr Disembark in Walvis Bay and transfer to Walvis Bay Airport

11:30 Uhr Check-in and board the light aircraft

12:00 Uhr Fly from Walvis Bay to Geluk Airstrip (flight details TBA and subject to change)

01:00 Uhr Arrive Geluk Airstrip and transfer to Little Kulala with a lodge representative

01:15 Uhr Arrive at Little Kulala and check-in

01:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

02:00 Uhr Depart on sundowner drive

04:30 Uhr Arrive at the lodge to freshen up or enjoy pre-dinner drinks

08:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Little Kulala

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05:00 Uhr Early-morning wake-up call

05:30 Uhr Tour the Sossusvlei clay pan

10:00 Uhr Breakfast at Sossusvlei before returning to the lodge

11:30 Uhr Check out of the lodge

12:00 Uhr Transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight

12:30 Uhr Fly to Walvis Bay (flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:30 Uhr Transfer to Walvis Bay harbor

14:30 Uhr Arrive at the harbor and rejoin the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

The average temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C from October through April.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

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

Währung

Namibian dollars and South African Rand are equal in value and accepted as legal tender anywhere in Namibia. Other currencies such as U.S. dollars are not so widely accepted. When departing Namibia, it’s best to exchange Namibian dollars beforehand, as they aren’t as easily exchanged as South African Rand outside of Namibia. Most foreign hard currencies can be exchanged at bureaus de change and banks.

Stromspannung

Namibia’s electrical system is 220 volts AC, 50hz. Outlets are the round three-pin type. Bring a universal travel converter for electronic devices.

Gepäck

The luggage allowance is limited on the light aircraft charter flight. Guests can bring a total of 15kg (33lbs) per person—this includes hand luggage. Only soft-sided bags will be accepted. No wheels, frames or rigid structures can be transported as they physically cannot fit into the aircraft. Oxygen, CPAP machines, wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

This program takes place within Namibia. A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after departure is required. Guests must bring their passport. The passport should have a minimum of two blank pages for entry stamps. If there is insufficient space in the passport, then entry may be denied.

Passport holders should verify with their relevant consulate concerning visa entry requirements for Namibia specific to the nationality of their passport. Visa fees, if required for entry into Namibia, are not included in the cost of this program.

Aircraft type (subject to change)

Chartered 4-seat light aircraft

Anschrift des Hotels

Little Kulala, Namibia

Bitte beachten Sie:

•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 game reserve.

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

•Guests are advised to bring sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as cameras and binoculars.

•The nature drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain and the ride can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back problems.

•The tour is not recommended for guests with wheelchairs or walking difficulties.

•Passports are required to be with guests.

•Please consultant your embassy regarding visa requirements for Namibia.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•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 staff.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 Night at Little Kulala (Villa) on a fully inclusive basis, i.e. accommodation, daily tours and activities, meals and two local house drinks per meal plus one local beverage during the sunset game drive

•Road transfers in luxury touring vehicles

•Registered English-speaking tour guide to accompany guests for transfers only

•1 x 500 ml bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

•Porterage for maximum one piece of luggage per person

•Roundtrip light aircraft charter flight between Walvis Bay and Geluk Airstrip

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten

•Any other meals or beverages not listed above, including 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.

•Visa fees

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Look for iconic African animals on early-morning and evening game drives in Etosha National Park and luxuriate in between adventures at the contemporary Mokuti Etosha lodge.

Hinweis: 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.

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Upon your arrival at the Walvis Bay pier, the Namibia team will accompany you to the Walvis Bay Airport, where a private charter aircraft awaits the group. You will fly north to the spectacular Mokuti Etosha lodge on the southern border of Namibia’s Etosha National Park.

The contemporary lodge is a private oasis, where you will enjoy the comfort of a spacious room with a private patio. Banded mongooses, antelopes and numerous birds can often be observed from the patio.

Follow check-in and lunch, you will have time to relax and settle in before embarking on a game drive in an open safari vehicle with a professional guide through Etosha National Park. Wildlife sighting are almost guaranteed as Africa’s most iconic creatures congregate around the waterholes along the massive salt pan.

Large animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, wildebeests and various species of antelope are commonly spotted. Etosha is also one of the best places in the world to see endangered black rhinoceroses in the wild. Herds of springbok and zebra cover the plains and smaller animals such as jackals, warthogs and honey badger roam seemingly everywhere.

Later in the evening, dinner will be served in the lodge’s dining hall or around the boma.

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After breakfast at the lodge, you will travel into the Etosha National Park for an early-morning game drive. The landscape and vegetation constantly vary in the park and accordingly so do the animals that are spotted. The sights will likely be completely different than what you observed the day before, especially around the watering holes, where the animals frequently gather.

Late in the morning, you will return to the lodge for lunch and to enjoy the generous amenities. You might play tennis and billiards, work out in the gym, swim in the pool and take advantage of an included treatment at the Omulio Spa.

Toward mid-afternoon, you will head back into the bush on another game drive. It can be a magical time as the temperatures will be cooler, which encourages the animals to emerge from the shelter they sought during the mid-day heat.

Back at the lodge, you might enjoy a luxuriating spa treatment if you haven’t already and perhaps a drink before dinner while you watch a fiery sunset.

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Following a breakfast buffet in the dining room or on the terrace, you will transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Hosea Kutako International Airport just outside Windhoek. Along the way, you will gaze out over the gorgeous landscape of Central Namibia.

Upon landing, you will check in for the scheduled flight to Cape Town, South Africa. Upon arriving there, you will collect your bags and proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will be met in the arrivals area for the transfer to the port of Cape Town, where you will re-board the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team approximately 30 days before the program departure date when flight details are confirmed. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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09:15 Uhr Disembark the ship in Walvis Bay

09:45 Uhr Transfer to the Walvis Bay Airport

10:30 Uhr Meet your pilot and complete flight check-in

11:00 Uhr Light aircraft charter flight from Walvis Bay to Mokuti airstrip

13:00 Uhr Land and disembark, road transfer to the lodge and check-in

13:45 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

15:00 Uhr Afternoon game drive in the Etosha National Park with Mokuti game viewers

19:00 Uhr Return to the lodge

20:00 Uhr Dinner at Mokuti Etosha lodge

Overnight at Mokuti Etosha lodge

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AM Buffet breakfast

06:30 Uhr Depart with Mokuti game viewers to the Etosha National Park on a morning game drive

11:00 Uhr Return to the lodge

11:15 Uhr Visit the Omulilo Spa for a selected spa treatment or relax before lunch

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

15:00 Uhr Depart on an afternoon game drive in the Etosha National Park with Mokuti game viewers

19:00 Uhr Return to the lodge, spa treatment if not taken earlier, freshen up before dinner

20:00 Uhr Dinner at Mokuti Etosha lodge

Overnight at Mokuti Etosha lodge

DAY 3 – timing will depend on actual flight times for the scheduled flight to Cape Town

07:00 Uhr Full buffet breakfast

09:15 Uhr Check out and transfer to the Mokuti airstrip

10:00 Uhr Departure on a charter light aircraft flight to Hosea Kutako Airport, Windhoek (Namibia)

11:30 Uhr Arrive at Hosea Kutako Airport, proceed through customs to check-in for a scheduled flight to Cape Town

13:45 Uhr Fly from Hosea Kutako to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

15:55 Uhr Arrive in Cape Town, collect bags, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You are met outside Customs in the arrivals area and transferred to the port

17:00 Uhr Approximate arrival at the port where you will re-join 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 game reserve.

•Game-drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain that can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back or neck problems.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•This program is not fully guided. Upon arriving at the lodge, you will be in the hands of its staff.

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Daytime 30 - 35° Celsius

Night 15 - 20° Celsius

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Hat, closed shoes for evenings and game drives, long-sleeved lightweight shirts, a warm sweater or jacket for evenings and early-morning safaris, swimsuit, sunscreen, a light jacket in case of rain, personal medications and camera equipment including chargers.

Landeswährung

NAD (Namibia Dollar) and the ZAR (South African Rands)

Stromspannung

220 V is the voltage, 3- or 2-round pin adaptor is required. Adaptors can be supplied on request however we recommend brining your own universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Gepäck

Cessna Grand Caravan Aircraft 5 – 10 guests:

Passengers: We will require each passenger’s weight. Final luggage allowance will be based on everyone’s combined weight and advised once this is known. Please advise RSSC at the time of booking.

Type: Strictly SOFT sided luggage only

Dimensions: Maximum length: 62cm (24 inches), Width: 25cm (10 inches), Height: 30cm (12inches) including hand luggage and camera equipment.

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 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 the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

This program takes place in Namibia and ends in South Africa. Please check with your local South African embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

Guests should have a minimum of 2 consecutive blank pages in their passport for entry into South Africa. This is a requirement to enter 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 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. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that 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.

Aircraft type (subject to change)

Cessna Grand Caravan Aircraft 5 – 10 Pax

Hotel

Mokuti Etosha Lodge

Farm 941 Kleinbegin C38, Von Lindequist Gate Etosha Namibia

Telefon: 264 67 229 084

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Mokuti Etosha Lodge in a double room

•All meals including 2 drinks per meal (excluding imported spirits/beverages)

•1 x spa treatment from selected options per person

•4-hour game drives as indicated in the itinerary

•Economy-class flights per the itinerary (chartered and scheduled flights)

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•International or imported beverages

•Any activities not mentioned as included in the itinerary

• Persönliche Ausgaben

•Gratuities for guides/pilot/restaurant and bar

•Excess or overweight luggage

•Visas fees if required

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Travel to Onguma Reserve, home to 4 of the Big 5 and spend three incredible nights at Onguma The Fort, a truly unique lodge resembling a Moroccan castle and with quite possibly the best sunset view over the Etosha pan. Enjoy several game drives into both the Onguma Reserve as well as Etosha National Park.

Hinweis: 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.

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You are welcomed at the pier in Walvis Bay and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport, where your chartered aircraft and pilot await.

HINWEIS: Luggage is limited to 15kg / 33 lbs per person in a soft sided bag – see further below for luggage requirements.

Take off out of the desert and head north to the Etosha National Park. Upon landing at The Fort landing strip, you are transferred to the lodge, and checked-in.

Onguma Reserve consists of 34.000 hectares of Namibian wilderness, is home to over thirty different animal species that roam freely on the reserve, more than 300 bird species and even four of the "Big 5". Plains game include kudu, giraffe, eland, oryx, hartebeest, zebra, impala and many more as well as predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard, being common residents of the area.

The Fort is also unlike any other, the only one of its kind in Namibia. It is built in exactly the right spot to give guests arguably the best sunset view in the whole of Namibia – overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans, decorated only with its wild animals and hundreds of Camel Thorn trees.

The bush suites are all situated adjacent to the main fort. Each is completely private and equipped with a bar fridge and air conditioning. The spacious bathroom has both an inside shower as well as an outside shower area. From every area of the room, wooden decks lead you towards the outside seating area and sun loungers for simply relaxing and enjoying the extraordinary view.

After lunch embark on a sunset nature drive around the Onguma premises where you will be sure to have numerous wildlife encounters.

Return to freshen up before dinner and then enjoy a spectacular dinner amidst the bush savanna of the Namibian North. After dinner guests may wish to use the telescope is good fun to use during the soft light of dusk

DAY 2 and DAY 3

After an early start, drive to the Etosha National Park for an early morning game drive. Hier können Sie dann das reichhaltige Frühstück genießen.

The rest of the morning is free for you to explore the lodge.

In the late afternoon enjoy another unforgettable sunset drive around the Onguma Private Game Reserve. The experienced guides will share with their guests an intimate knowledge of the wildlife and the land that is part of their natural heritage.

Alternative activities that may have additional cost include interpretive bush walks, meals taken in the bush, a visit to the Onguma Onkolo Hide, Onguma spa treatments and spending a night in the bush on a two level decked out land cruiser. Please refer to the Onguma website for further details.

Return to Onguma Fort where you can relax and freshen up before another hearty dinner in the bush savannah in the north of Namibia. During free time animals may even be spotted at the watering hole close to the dining room.

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After an early morning wake up call, check out and transfer to the airstrip where your chartered aircraft and pilot await. A breakfast pack will be provided by the lodge.

Fly over the central region of Namibia towards Windhoek International Airport. From here, change planes and fly to Johannesburg International Airport.

Proceed through South Africa customs and immigration and then you are met at international arrivals by a local representative who will then walk with you to the domestic check-in counters to check-in for your flight to Port Elizabeth.

You will be met upon arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport by a guide who will transfer you to the Port Elizabeth harbor where you will re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

DAY 1 – timing below is dependent on actual flight time

09:15 Uhr Depart Walvis Bay Harbor for the airport

09:45 Uhr Light aircraft chartered flight to Onguma’s Mokuti airstrip (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:00 Uhr Arrival airstrip and transfer to the lodge

12:30 Uhr Arrival and check-in

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

15:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

16:00 Uhr Sunset nature drive on the lodge premises

19:30 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Onguma The Fort

DAY 2 – sample timing / activities

06:00 Uhr Wake-up call and coffee or tea at reception

06:30 Uhr Game drive in the Etosha National Park

09:30 Uhr Breakfast at the lodge followed by free time

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge followed by free time

15:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

17:00 Uhr Sunset nature drive on the lodge premises

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Onguma The Fort

DAY 3 – sample timing / activities

06:00 Uhr Wake-up call and coffee or tea at reception

06:30 Uhr Game drive in the Etosha National Park

09:30 Uhr Breakfast at the lodge followed by free time

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge followed by free time

15:30 Uhr Afternoon tea

17:00 Uhr Sunset nature drive on the lodge premises

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Onguma The Fort

DAY 4 – timing subject to actual flight times

530am Receive breakfast packs and complete check-out formalities

TBA Transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Windhoek

Flight time subject to change and will be finalized 24 hours prior to travel

On arrival at the airport, check-in for a regional scheduled flight to Johannesburg

09:15 Uhr Flight from Windhoek, Namibia to Johannesburg, South Africa

Flight details TBA and subject to change

11:15 Uhr Arrive in Johannesburg

You will be met after clearing customs and directed to domestic departures

13:20 Uhr Flight from OR Tambo to Port Elizabeth

15:05 Uhr Arrive at Port Elizabeth Airport and meet your guide

15:20 Uhr Transfer to Port Elizabeth harbor

15:45 Uhr Arrive at the port and re-board the ship

IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

•Guests are not permitted to speak loudly or stand up in the game drive vehicles, as it will disturb the animals.

•Smoking is not permitted during the drives.

•It may be difficult for some guests with walking difficulties to get in and out of the open vehicles.

•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. Certain parts of the drive can be bumpy. The program is not recommended for guests with back problems.

•Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended.

•For safety reasons, no children under the age of 7 years are allowed on the open vehicles.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•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 escorted

•The light aircraft flight is strictly subject to runway conditions and serviceability. In the event that the destination airport/airstrip is unsuitable for our aircraft for any reason, we will divert to the nearest alternative airstrip/airport.

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

The minimum temperature is approximately 17 C/ 64 F and the maximum temperature is approximately

31 C /88 F

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Something warm to wear in the evening, mornings and at night. During the day it can get very hot, summer clothing would be recommended. Bring along, sunscreen, hats, closed walking shoes, swimming attire, cameras, binoculars, medicine you would need for the duration of the program.

HINWEIS:

Malaria is a concern in Etosha, especially in the wetter months from October to April. It is recommended to take antimalarials and also take precautions such as covering up in the evening and applying mosquito repellent.

Landeswährung:

You would need to bring Namibian Dollar or South African Rand. Credit cards are accepted at most lodges, shops and restaurants.

Stromspannung

Namibia has 220 Volt and adaptors are required. Wir empfehlen, einen Universaladapter für Ihre elektronischen Geräte mitzubringen.

Aircraft type (subject to change)

Cessna Grand Caravan

Safair/ SA Airlink E-Jet or similar

Luggage information

•The luggage allowance per person is a factor of the total body weight of all passengers. Accurate body weights will need to be provided.

•Each flight and aircraft luggage allowance are individually calculated and amended to ensure safe and legal weight and balance operations in line with aircraft specifications

•ONLY SOFT BAGS ARE PERMITTED. Checked baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 15kg (33 lbs) per person. One small hand carried piece cannot exceed 7kg / 15,4 lbs – details subject to change

•Checked bags may not exceed the following measurements: Länge: 62cm (24 inches); Width: 25cm (10 inches); Height: 30cm (12inches).

•No rigid structures, including but not limited to, frames, tools, wheels etc. are allowed.

•CPAP machines not permitted unless they are small and can fit within the allowable luggage limits

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

This program takes place in Namibia and ends in South Africa. Please check with your local South African embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

Guests should have a minimum of 2 consecutive blank pages in their passport for entry into South Africa. This is a requirement to enter 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 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.

Anschrift des Hotels:

Onguma The Fort

P.O. Box 24046 Windhoek, Eastern border of Etosha National Park

Telefon: +264 61 237055

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•3 nights at Onguma The Fort – Bush Suite

•2 game drives daily when time permits, all meals and local beverages during meals as well as park fees

•Transfers and assistance at the airports for check in

•Charter light aircraft flights from Walvisbay to Onguma and Onguma to Windhoek

•Scheduled flight from Windhoek International Airport to Port Elizabeth, South Africa via Johannesburg

•1 x 500 ml bottle of mineral water per person on transfers

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge staff

• Persönliche Ausgaben

•Any meals not listed as well as champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor

•Optional activities at the lodge that are not included

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Travel to Desert Hills Lodge where you will wake up each day in the splendor of the oldest desert in the world, boasting some of the world’s highest sand dunes. The lodge overlooks vast savannah plains and offers guests incredible views, sunsets and stargazing. Visit the Dead Vlei, walk amongst the dunes, enjoy a sunset game drive and savor delicious Namibian cuisine during this incredible 3-day journey.

Hinweis: 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.

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You are welcomed at the pier in Walvis Bay and transferred to the Walvis Bay Airport, where your chartered light aircraft and pilot await. The flight heads south over Sossusvlei to Sesriem, to the Desert Hills Lodge in the south of Namibia.

HINWEIS: Luggage is limited to 15kg / 33 lbs per person in a soft bag (based on an average body weight of 80kg / 176 lbs per person).

Gracefully perched on a natural stone outcrop, Desert Hills Lodge offers guests spectacular views of the desert below and the dramatic Namib sunset.

Once you have checked in and are feeling refreshed, a leisurely lunch is served. In the afternoon you can relax at the cool swimming pool, enjoy a drink at the bar or observe vast stretches of undisturbed nature from the main verandah, or your private chalet’s shaded verandah. There are numerous species of animals, birds, reptiles and all other critters you can encounter and marvel at.

Before dinner enjoy a sunset drive in the desert in search of plains willife such as oryx, hyena, black-backed jackal, springbok and zebra. Along the way enjoy the ever-changing colors over the undulating dunes in the distance. Return to the lodge after the sundowner and enjoy a delicious dinner in this amazing setting before falling asleep below a million stars in the night sky!

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Arise in the fresh cool pre-dawn air of the desert morning and board your excursion vehicle to Sossusvlei – a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert. The dunes are vivid pink-to-orange in color with the oldest dunes being more of a deep red color.

Watch the shadowed landscape develop shapes and colours as the sun rises overhead, while you marvel at or even climb the famous dunes of Sossusvlei. The more energetic can undertake a 2,2 km walk over gently undulating dunes to see the barren, fascinating Dead Vlei before returning to the vehicle, where a picnic brunch is enjoyed. The Deadvlei or “dead marsh” is a large clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees contrasted against the white pan floor, surrounded by the huge rusty red dunes. The contrast between the black trees, white pans, rusty-red dunes, and deep blue sky makes for some incredible image taking.

Return to the lodge at midday for lunch and a siesta during the midday heat.

Later in the day, watch the changing colours of the sky as the sun sets in the west before you enjoy another delicious dinner and evening under the stars.

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Awaken in the cool of the morning and enjoy the freshness of the new day before enjoying a sumptious buffet breakfast in the dining room. Thereafter you will be transferred to the airstrip where your chartered aircraft and pilot await.

Continue your journey by air over further spectacular landscapes, over the south of Namibia towards Windhoek International Airport.

Upon arrival at the Windhoek International Airport, board a flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival, proceed through immigration, collect any bags and then you will be met and transferred to the port where you will re-embark the ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. 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. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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09:00 Uhr Depart Walvis Bay Harbor for the airport

10:00 Uhr Light aircraft chartered flight to Sesriem (flight details TBA and subject to change

11:30 Uhr Arrival Sesriem and transfer to your Lodge

12:30 Uhr Arrival and check-in at the lodge

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the Lodge

17:45 Uhr Sundowner drive on the lodge premises

19:30 Uhr Return to the lodge

20:00 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Desert Hills Lodge

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06:00 Uhr Wake up call and coffee or tea at reception

06:30 Uhr Begin your excursion to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

09:00 Uhr Picnic breakfast at Sossusvlei

12:00 Uhr Return to the lodge for lunch

13:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

19:30 Uhr Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at the Desert Hills Lodge

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07:00 Uhr Wake up call and breakfast at the lodge

08:00 Uhr Transfer to Sesriem airstrip

08:50 Uhr Arrive at Sesriem airstrip

09:00 Uhr Light aircraft chartered flight to Windhoek International Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:10 Uhr Arrival at Windhoek International Airport and change planes

TBA Scheduled flight (approx. 2.5 hours) from Windhoek to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrival in Cape Town, proceed through immigration and passport control and transfer to the ship

TBA Arrival at the port and re-embark the ship

IMPORTANT NOTES, OBSERVATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

•Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones during activities, nor speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as it will disturb the animals.

•Smoking is not permitted during the drives.

•It may be difficult for some guests with walking difficulties to get in and out of the open vehicles.

•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. Certain parts of the drive can be bumpy. The program is not recommended for guests with back problems.

•Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended.

•For safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 years are allowed on the open vehicles.

•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

•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 light aircraft flight is strictly subject to runway conditions and serviceability. In the event that the destination airport/airstrip is unsuitable for our aircraft for any reason, we will divert to the nearest alternative airstrip/airport.

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

The minimum temperature is approximately 16 C/ 60 F and the maximum temperature is approximately

40 C /104 F however humidity is relatively low keeping it pleasant during the day. Evenings will cool down significantly.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Something warm to wear in the morning and evenings. During the day it can get very hot, summer clothing would be recommended. Bring along, sunscreen, hats, closed walking shoes, swimming attire, cameras, chargers, medicine you would need for 3 days.

Landeswährung:

You would need to bring Namibian Dollar or South African Rand. Credit cards are accepted at most lodges, shops and restaurants.

Stromspannung

Namibia has 220 Volt and adaptors are required. Wir empfehlen, einen Universaladapter für Ihre elektronischen Geräte mitzubringen.

Luggage information

•The luggage allowance per person is a factor of the total body weight of all passengers. Accurate body weights will need to be provided.

•Each flight and aircraft luggage allowance are individually calculated and amended to ensure safe and legal weight and balance operations in line with aircraft specifications

•ONLY SOFT BAGS ARE PERMITTED. At this time and until all weights are known closer to operation, baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 15kg (33 lbs) per person (hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15,4 lbs) – details subject to change

•No single item of luggage may exceed the following measurements: Länge: 62cm (24 inches); Width: 25cm (10 inches); Height: 30cm (12inches). This includes hand-luggage and camera equipment.

•No rigid structures, including but not limited to, frames, tools, wheels etc. are allowed.

•CPAP machines not permitted unless they are small and can fit within the allowable luggage limits

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

This program takes place in Namibia and ends in South Africa. Please check with your local South African embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

Guests should have a minimum of 2 consecutive blank pages in their passport for entry into 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 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.

Anschriften der Hotels:

Desert Hills Lodge

6 km east of C19 turnoff, Sesriem

Telefon: +264 63 293322

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•Two nights Desert Hills Lodge, chalet

•All meals with 2 drinks per meal

•Transfers per the itinerary

•Sundowner game drive

•Guided morning Excursion to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

•Charter flights (Cessna Grand Caravan or similar) to / from the lodge

•Scheduled flight from Windhoek International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge staff

• Persönliche Ausgaben

• Alle Mahlzeiten, die nicht oben angegeben sind

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.