Take a journey from the delightful city of Cape Town to the scenic landscapes of the famous Cape of Good Hope as well as the Cape Winelands. One day, visit Boulder Beach to see the African Penguin Colony and the next explore the oak-lined streets and Cape Dutch architecture of charming towns such as Paarl and Stellenbosch. Enjoy a wine tasting and picnic at a local estate en route. Finally, take part in a hosted game drive through one of Africa’s pristine wildlife reserves, where you will have the chance to see many African animals in their natural habitat.

DAY 1

Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you are met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your city-based hotel where you will spend the night. Lunch is on your own. Check-in time is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time this cannot be guaranteed.

If you are arriving quite early, in order to guarantee a room to be available when you arrive, you will need to book an additional night’s stay. For early arrivals, luggage storage will be available at the hotel where you can store it and head out to explore the sites or begin to use the facilities of the hotel.

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

DAY 2

Depart Cape Town and head towards the famous Cape Winelands, set below the dramatic range of mountains called the “Hottentots Holland”, where you will be surrounded by white-washed homesteads nestling under avenues of oaks, rolling green hills covered with wildflowers, fertile valleys alive with the sounds of surging streams, and restaurants with French names and Dutch flavors.

Before lunch, visit a wine estate in the Paarl region where you can partake in a formal wine tasting and cellar tour. You will also visit Franschhoek, a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa.

Enjoy a light picnic lunch at another wine estate after which you will drive through Stellenbosch, “Town of Oaks”, the second oldest town in South Africa, founded by Governor Simon van der Stel in 1679. Today, Stellenbosch is best known as a major university town, characterized by Cape Dutch-style architecture and leafy streets so beautiful that some of them have been declared national monuments.

Finally, you will return to the hotel where the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

A welcome dinner is included at the hotel.

DAY 3

After breakfast at your hotel, depart Cape Town for a two-hour journey which will meander through the scenic Hex River Valley to one of Cape Town’s closest private game reserves, Aquila.

This game reserve is situated on 4500 hectares of Southern Karoo Highlands and combines the flora and fauna of three beautiful valleys. The reserve encompasses a natural wetland and a magnificent mountain range. Here you will have the opportunity to experience in your 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced ranger guides, an outstanding variety of game including the Big Five. Elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, and leopard, as well as a significant amount of other wild game, roam freely in the semi-arid desert reserve.

Note: animal sightings are never guaranteed

Following your game drive and before your return to Cape Town, a buffet lunch will be served on site.

Once back in Cape Town, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 4

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out formalities, embark on a half day Cape Point tour en-route to the harbor where the cruise ship awaits your arrival. Guests are reminded to settle any hotel incidentals before checking out.

Begin with a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (provided it’s in operation) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities. Should the funicular not be in operation guests can walk up the pathways to the top.

Thereafter, visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.

Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching Cape Town harbor where you will embark the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your city- based hotel

Check-in time at 2:00pm. Early check-in is not guaranteed. To guarantee early check-in you may wish to book an extra night.

Remainder of day at leisure with lunch and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Tale Bay Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

DAY 2

From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:30am Depart your hotel for the Winelands and Paarl

9:30am Wine tasting and cellar tour

10:30am Transfer to Franschhoek

11:00am Visit the Huguenot Memorial and Museum followed by free time to explore the town of Franschhoek

12:30pm Transfer to a local wine estate for light picnic lunch

12:45pm Picnic lunch

2:30pm Drive to Stellenbosch

3:00pm Orientation tour of Stellenbosch followed by some free time to explore

4:00pm Return drive to Cape Town

5:00pm Arrive at your hotel

The remainder of the evening is at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Tale Bay Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 3

From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

7:30am Drive to Game Reserve (Aquila Game Reserve or similar)

10:00am Restroom stop

10:30am Game drive

1:00pm Lunch at the game reserve

2:30pm Return drive to Cape Town

5:00pm Arrive back at your hotel

Overnight at the Tale Bay Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 4

From 6:30am Breakfast and check-out from hotel – settle any incidentals prior to departing

8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve

9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach

11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

12:15pm Drive back to Cape Town

1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor to embark the ship

Expected Weather:

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.

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops, cotton trousers and shorts. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries.

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Hotel Accommodations:

Tale Bay Hotel

Quay 6, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town 8002, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 406 5000

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Please note that South African Immigrations requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. 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.

Land cost includes:

• 3-nights at the Tale Bay Hotel (deluxe room) including breakfast

• Touring as per description

• Tours with English speaking driver and qualified tour guide in an air-conditioned vehicle

• City orientation

• Welcome dinner on day 2 including 2 drinks per person (mineral water, soft drinks, house wine or local beer)

• Lunch on days 2 and 3 including 2 drinks per person (mineral water, soft drinks, house wine or local beer)

• Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

• Porterage allowing for a maximum of 2 suitcases per person

• Private airport transfer (see note below)

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

Land cost excludes:

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

• Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

• Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters and tour guide are not included

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.

NOTES: This Pre-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are general and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

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

DAY 1

On arrival in Johannesburg at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will meet our representative outside the Customs and Immigration area. You will be assisted on a short walk from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.

Check-in time at the hotel is 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon your arrival. Please store your luggage with concierge until your room is ready for occupation.

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

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then settle any incidentals before checking out. You will be transferred to the Johannesburg Airport where upon arrival, a representative will meet and assist you with checking in for your flight to Kasane.

Upon arrival at Kasane Airport, please clear customs and immigration and collect your luggage. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to your lodge. Check in on arrival and time permitting, enjoy lunch. Thereafter you are escorted to your room to freshen up and enjoy free time.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, with dinner being served in the early evening at the lodge.

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 3

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

You may see wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo to name a few. Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.

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

Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water. Later, dinner will be served at the lodge.

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 4

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

Return from your morning safari and enjoy breakfast followed by check-out formalities. Meet your local guide and travel by road to Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe/Botswana border crossing). Travel time with the border crossings is approximately 2 ½ hours. Time may vary depending how busy the border is.

On route to the Palm River Hotel enjoy a cruise on the Zambezi River with lunch included. While cruising upstream, gaze at birdlife, and keep watch for occasional glimpses of hippo, crocodile or even elephant.

After your lovely Zambezi cruise, continue to the Palm River Hotel and check in.

Arrive at The Palm River Hotel, followed by check-in formalities.

The hotel’s location could not be more idyllic, situated as it is along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, among towering indigenous trees and only 4 kilometres from Africa’s Natural World Wonder, Victoria Falls – so close, in fact, that on a clear, quiet day you can hear the thunder and see the spray of the mighty waterfall from your room.

Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at own leisure. In the early evening enjoy a Riverside Dining Experience at the hotel.

Overnight at the Palm River Hotel or similar

DAY 5

After breakfast and check-out formalities, you are collected from the hotel and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest.

Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. In more modern terms Victoria Falls is known as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world. Columns of spray can be seen from miles away as, at the height of the rainy season, more than five hundred million cubic meters of water per minute plummet over the edge, over a width of nearly two kilometers, into a gorge over one hundred meters below.

Facing the Falls is another sheer wall of basalt, rising to the same height, and capped by mist-soaked rain forest. A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor prepared to brave the tremendous spray, with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls.

After your guided tour of The Falls, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport to check in for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a local representative will meet and accompany you on transfer to your hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to many shops, restaurants and plenty entertainment.

Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner is on your own.

Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

DAY 6

After a leisurely breakfast and check out formalities, the group will be transferred to the ship for embarkation with a brief city orientation en-route.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

• While at the lodge, game drive and meal timings are subject to change at the discretion of the lodge. Please refer to any updated timings that you may receive from them on site.

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

You are met at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport outside the customs and immigration area

according to your flight details and walked over to the hotel which is located within the airport terminal.

Check in time is 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. You may wish to request an additional night if you are arriving early in the morning.

Any meals are on your own and the day is at leisure.

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

Meet and Greet:

• Final cruise documents emailed at 21 days prior to sailing, also include on page 1, a contact telephone number of our local ground agent to use should you not be able to locate your meet and greet upon arrival. Remember that often many guests are arriving on the same flight and the representative may be assisting someone else when you exit the customs and / or luggage claim area.

• Always look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, please check with airport staff to be directed to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

• Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for any extra nights booked through the cruise line, are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.

• If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before sailing or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team not notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for making their own way to the Johannesburg hotel. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

Meet and Greet and transfers:

• Final cruise documents emailed at 21 days prior to sailing, also include on page 1, a contact telephone number of our local ground agent to use should you not be able to locate your meet and greet upon arrival. Remember that often many guests are arriving on the same flight and the representative may be assisting someone else when you exit the customs and/or luggage claim area.

• Always look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, please check with airport staff to be directed to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

• Meet and Greet and transfers for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for any extra nights booked through the cruise line, are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.

• If we have not received your flight details at minimum 14 days in advance of your sailing date or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team not notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 - timings below are a sample only and subject to change based on flight details

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check out, settle any incidentals, and walk to the airport check in counters

8:30am Check-in for the flight to Kasane, Botswana

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

1:35pm Arrival in Kasane and transfer to your lodge

2:30pm Arrival at lodge and check in

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game activity

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 3

5:00am Early-morning wake-up call

5:30am Tea and coffee are served

6:00am Morning game drive

9:00am Full breakfast back at the lodge followed by free time

12:00pm Lunch at the lodge

4:00pm Afternoon tea

4:30pm Boat Safari

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 4 – timings and last game drive subject to change based on actual flight details

5:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at the lodge

9:30am Check-out and transfer to Kasane Airport

9:45am Transfer to Victoria Falls

12:30pm Arrive at Victoria Falls

Zambezi cruise and lunch

2:30pm Transfer to your overnight hotel

3:00pm Check-in and leisure time

6:30pm Riverside Dining experience

Overnight at the Palm River or similar hotel

DAY 5

7:30am Breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Check-out and transfer to the rain forest

8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe

10:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Cape Town

11:15am Check-in time for your flight to Cape Town

1:15pm Fly to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change). Light snack served during flight

4:20pm Arrive into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage

5:15pm Meet your local representative and be scorted to your awaiting vehicle

5:30pm Transfer to your overnight hotel

6:15pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure

Dinner will be on your own

Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred or similar hotel

DAY6

From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Check out formalities, settle any incidendals prior to departing

Transfer to the port for embarkation via a city orientation tour

1:00pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

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

April and May mark the beginning of the Dry season. The vegetation is still green, and it is mostly dry and sunny. It is hot in the middle of the day, with temperatures climbing up to 30°C/86°F. Nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

For Botswana there are two associated plug types, types D and G. Plug type D is the plug which has three round pins in a triangular pattern and plug type G is the plug which has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Botswana operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

Luggage:

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls to Cape Town:

*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches)

*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 piece of luggage per person (23kg/50lbs) will be collected and shipped to Cape Town via “U-Bag”. This service is included in the cost of the program.

*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.

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

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

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

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at OCI 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 Oceania Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

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

• Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport.

• A Zimbabwe single-entry visa for U.S citizens is required and is $30 per person and payable in cash. Please ensure that you have the correct denominations of U.S. currency available, as change will not be given. A Canadian citizens single-entry visa is $75 dollars per entry. These visas will need to be purchased on each entry.

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

• Two consecutive clear/blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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

Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional incurred costs.

Accommodation:

Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel

Opposite International Arrivals – O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Chobe Game Lodge

Chobe National Park, Serondela, Botswana

Phone: +267 625 0340

The Palm River Hotel

Strand 1403 Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 71 756 4299

Victoria and Alfred Hotel

Pierhead, V&A Complex Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 8001

Phone: +27 21 419 6677

*If similar hotels are required due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified ahead of time of any changes. Should no notification be given in advance of any changes, then the hotels listed above will be the ones used for this program.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo hotel or similar hotel (Deluxe room)

• 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals

• 1 night at the Palm River Hotel including breakfast

• 1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel including breakfast

• Zambezi Cruise including lunch and two local drinks per person on Day 4

• Meet and Greet service at all airports

• Transfers in luxury air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking driver

• Guided tour at Victoria Falls

• Luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town of up to 1 bag per person (max 23kg/50lbs)

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

• Mineral water, 1 per person on transfers

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

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

• Any other meals not listed in the program

• All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks

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

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

• Visa fees

• Any other services not mentioned above

• Excess or overweight luggage fees

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

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles and storks. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape.

SPECIAL NOTE: This Pre-Cruise Program starts in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights will need to booked in to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

NOTE: Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details

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

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a local representative. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

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

Spend the remainder of the day and evening at leisure. Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the airport to check in for a flight to Skukuza.

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

Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.

Overnight Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

NOTE: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time

DAY 3

Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.

Overnight Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

DAY 4

Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.

On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.

Dinner is on your own this evening

NOTE: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time

DAY 5

After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.

Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.

Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.

Please note:

• South African Immigrations officials require that all visitors to South Africa must have a minimum of 2 consecutive double blank pages in their passports. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in permission to enter the country being denied.

• Flight costs are based on the current published full economy airfares and are therefore strictly subject to change at of booking and issuing. Please note that these fares are strictly subject to change due to unforeseen fuel increases and government taxes.

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

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

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

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

• The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for pax with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.

• This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a ship’s escort or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.

• No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

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

Check in time is at 2:00pm

Meals are on your own

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

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

• Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.

• If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details

6:30-7:30am Breakfast at hotel

7:30am Check-out formalities

8:00am Short walk to the airport terminal

8:30am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport

10:05am Flight: JNB – SZK Z (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:05am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination

12:30pm Arrival at safari destination and check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm-7:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Dinner at lodge

Overnight Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

5:45am Morning tea and coffee

6:00am-9:00am Early morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at the lodge

12:00pm Lunch at the lodge

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm-7:30pm Afternoon game drive

20:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am-8:30am Early morning game drive

8:30am-9:00am Breakfast

9:00am Gather belongings and check-out formalities

9:30am Depart lodge and transfer to Skukuza Airport

10:30am Check-in for flight to Cape Town

11:40am Flight: SZK – CPT (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:25pm Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your hotel

3:30pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel

The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at Taj Hotel or similar

DAY 5

7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel

8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve

9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach

11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town

1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark

Please Note:

• South African Immigrations officials require that all visitors to South Africa must have a minimum of 2 consecutive double blank pages in their passports. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in permission to enter the country being denied.

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

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

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

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

• The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for pax with back and neck problems or pregnant ladies.

• This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a ship’s escort or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.

• No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.

What to Bring:

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, film and chargers, and personal toiletries.

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.

Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Please note that South African Immigrations requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. 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.

Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program

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

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

Accommodations:

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Sabie Sand Game Reserve Sabie, 1350

Phone: +27 13 220 0134

Taj Hotel

1 Waal Street, crnr St Georges Mall Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town 8000

Phone: +27 21 819 2000

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used

Program Includes:

• One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (deluxe room)

• Two nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – (Luxury Room) including all meals, game drives and two local beverages during meals

• One night at the Taj Hotel or similar

• Transfers and meet and greet

• Day 4 and 5: Transfers and touring by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver and qualified tour guide

• Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve

• Cape Point Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach entrance

• Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town

• Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town

• Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports

• 1 bottle of water per person on board touring vehicle

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

Program excludes:

• Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.

• Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

• Visa fees

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

• Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on several game drives into the bush. This Lodge is located along the Garden Route which is approximately 4.5 hours by motorcoach from Cape Town therefore no flight is necessary.

BOTLIERSKOP PRIVATE GAME RESERVE:

Situated between the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains and unspoiled beaches of the Indian ocean, in the heart of the Garden Route, lies the 3500 ha Botlierskop Private Game Reserve in the Western Cape ensuring its visitors of a unique South African Safari experience. This safari park is only a 4.5-hour scenic drive from Cape Town. This malaria free, family owned and privately-operated garden route game lodge is home to an abundance of animals including 4 of the Big 5, rare antelope species and unique bird life.

DAY 1

Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your hotel where you will spend the evening. Meals are on your own.

DAY 2

After breakfast and check-out formalities at your hotel, transfer overland by van or coach to your safari destination where you will check in and then enjoy lunch. Later in the afternoon you will gather in the main lodge for an open vehicle game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

You will spend the entire day at your selected establishment, where two game activities and all meals are included.

DAY 4

After one last morning game drive and breakfast, complete check-out formalities and transfer back to Cape Town and onto the harbor where you cruise ship awaits your arrival. A lunch box will be provided for the drive.

Please note:

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

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

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

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

• The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for guests with back and neck problems or pregnant ladies.

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

• No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.

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

Land Program Details Step by Step

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport (according to individual flight arrival times)

Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel (check-in time at 3:00pm)

The remainder of afternoon and evening at leisure – meals are on your own

Overnight at the Taj Hotel or similar

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

DAY 2

From 6:30am Breakfast at hotel

8:30am Depart hotel for your safari destination

1:30pm Arrival at safari destination (check-in time at 2:00pm) and enjoy lunch

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge and freshen up before dinner

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Botlierskop Game Reserve

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

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

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Return to lodge for breakfast

12:00pm Lunch

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge and freshen up

8:00pm Dinner at lodge

Overnight at Botlierskop Game Reserve

DAY 4

5:30am Wake-up call

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

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Return to lodge and enjoy a leisurely breakfast

11:00am Gather belongings and complete check-out formalities

11:35am Depart lodge by road for Cape Town - lunch box included for the drive

5:00pm Approximate arrival in Cape Town and at Cape Town harbor

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.

What to Bring:

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, film and batteries, personal toiletries.

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

There are no flights so there are no restrictions for luggage although porterage is included for up to 2 bags per person.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all of the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.

Cape Town Accommodations:

Taj Hotel Cape Town

1 Waal Street, crnr St. Georges Mall Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: +27 21 819 2000

Botlierskop Game Reserve

Address: Gonnakraal Road, Little Brak River, 6503, South Africa

Phone: +27 44 333 0021

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

Program Includes:

• One-night accommodation at the Taj Hotel (Bed and Breakfast)

• Two night’s accommodation at Botlierskop Game Reserve– (deluxe tented suite) including full board - all meals and two game drives daily

• Two local beverages during meals at Safari establishment

• Transfers to /from the lodge by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking guide

• Private airport transfer (see note below)

• Light boxed lunch on Day 4

• Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

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

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

Program excludes:

• Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.

• Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

• Visa fees

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

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Enjoy one night in Cape Town before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will spend two nights at Shamwari Long Bayete. Take part on several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals.

Note: there are long solid walkways (1 -5-minute walk depending on the tent location) with up to 5 or 6 steps here and there to access each luxury tent.

Special Note: 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.

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

DAY 1

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

Please note that guests who fail to arrive by Day 1 of their land program will be considered a no-show and hotel space for the duration of the program will be released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

DAY 2

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Gqeberha. On arrival at Gqeberha Airport, you will transfer 1.5 - 2 hours by road to your safari destination.

Depending on the time of arrival, you will enjoy lunch and then free time at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will gather in the main lodge for tea followed by an open-vehicle game drive. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and to spend the evening.

NOTE: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time

DAY 3

You will spend the entire day at your selected establishment, where two game drives and all meals are included.

DAY 4

Depending on your flight time, you may or may not have time for a morning game drive. After breakfast and check-out formalities, transfer back to Gqeberha Airport and depart on a domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Cape Town harbor, where you will embark the ship.

NOTE: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time

Please note:

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

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

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

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

• The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for guests with back and neck problems or pregnant ladies.

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

• No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.

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

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

Arrive into the Cape Town International Airport (according to individual flight arrival times)

Meet and greet and transfer to your city-based hotel

Check-in time is at 2:00pm

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

Overnight at the Taj Hotel or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

DAY 2

7:00am Breakfast at hotel

8:00am Depart hotel for the 30 minute transfer to Cape Town International Airport

8:30am Check-in for flight to Port Elizabeth

9:50am Flight 1 hour and 30 minutes: Cape Town – Gqeberha (flights TBA and subject to change)

11:00am Arrive at Gqeberha Airport and transfer 1.5- 2 hours to your safari destination

1:00pm Arrival at safari destination (check-in time at 2:00pm)

Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive (dependent on flight time)

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at lodge

Overnight at Shamwari Long Bayete

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

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

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast

12:00pm Lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at lodge

Overnight at Shamwari Long Bayete

DAY 4

5:00am Check-out time from lodge, breakfast packs provided

5:15am Transfer to Gqeberha Airport (approximately 1 ½ hours)

06:45am Arrive at Gqeberha Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town

8:15am Flight Gqeberha – Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

9:40am Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage

10:15am Transfer to Cape Town harbor for embarkation

12:30pm Approximate arrival at the pier for embarkation

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December in the Eastern Cape - you are most likely to experience pleasant weather with average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F).

What to Bring:

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 and personal toiletries.

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

On the flights from Cape Town to Gqeberha and vice versa, guests are permitted to check-in 1 piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town for the duration of the program and then transferred to the port for embarkation. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on the safari to 1 piece per person.

Overweight or excess bags not stored and brought on the safari will be at the expense of the guest.

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

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

1. 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.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.

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

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

Accommodations:

The Taj Hotel Cape Town

1 Waal Street, Crnr St. Goerges Mall, Cape Town City Centre

Phone: +27 21 819 2000

Shamwari Long Bayete

Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Paterson, 6130

Phone: 042 203 1111

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

Program Includes:

• One night at The Taj Hotel or similar hotel – (Bed and Breakfast)

• Two nights at Shamwari Long Bayete including full board - all meals and game drives

• Transfers

• Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles

• Breakfast Pack on day 4

• Domestic economy class flights - Cape Town - Gqeberha - Cape Town

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

• Luggage transfer from the hotel to the ship on day 4

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

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

Program excludes:

• Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.

• Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

• Visa fees

• Excess or overweight luggage fees

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

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles and storks. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape.

NOTES: This Pre-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are general and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

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

DAY 1

On arrival in Johannesburg at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will meet our representative outside the Customs and Immigration area. You will be assisted on a short walk from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.

Check-in time at the hotel is 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon your arrival. Please store your luggage with concierge until your room is ready for occupation.

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

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then settle any incidentals before checking out. You will be transferred to the Johannesburg Airport where upon arrival, a representative will meet and assist you with checking in for your flight to Hoedspuit.

Upon arrival at Hoedspuit Eastgate Airport, please clear customs and immigration and collect your luggage. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to your lodge. Check in on arrival and time permitting, enjoy lunch. Thereafter you are escorted to your room to freshen up and enjoy free time.

Gather for afternoon tea, followed by an open vehicle game drive in search of the ‘Big 5’ as well as numerous other wildlife and birdlife.

Return to the lodge where dinner will be served.

Overnight at Thorny Bush Game Lodge

DAY 3

Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. You will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.

Overnight at Thorny Bush Game Lodge

DAY 4

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

Return from your morning safari and enjoy breakfast followed by check-out formalities. Meet your local guide and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a local tour guide will meet and transfer you to your hotel.

Arrive at The Taj Hotel, followed by check-in formalities.

Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at own leisure. Dinner is on your own.

Overnight at the Taj Hotel or similar

DAY 5

After breakfast and check-out formalities, embark on a half day Cape Point tour en route to the harbor where your cruise ship awaits your arrival.

Take a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (provided it’s in operation), take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.

Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.

Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching Cape Town harbor for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

• While at the lodge, game drive and meal timings are subject to change at the discretion of the lodge. Please refer to any updated timings that you may receive from them on site.

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

You are met at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport according to your flight details and walked over to the hotel which is located within the airport terminal.

Check in time is 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. You may wish to request an additional night if you are arriving early in the morning.

Any meals are on your own and the day is at leisure.

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

Meet and Greet and transfers:

• Final cruise documents emailed at 21 days prior to sailing, also include on page 1, a contact telephone number of our local ground agent to use should you not be able to locate your meet and greet upon arrival. Remember that often many guests are arriving on the same flight and the representative may be assisting someone else when you exit the customs and/or luggage claim area.

• Always look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, please check with airport staff to be directed to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

• Meet and Greet and transfers for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for any extra nights booked through the cruise line, are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.

• If we have not received your flight details at minimum 14 days in advance of your sailing date or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team not notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2 - timings below are a sample only and subject to change based on flight details

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:30am Check out, settle any incidentals, and walk to the airport check in counters

8:30am Check-in for the flight to Hoedspuit

10:30am Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspuit (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:25am Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and collect luggage

11:35am Meet your lodge representative and transfer to your lodge

12:10pm Arrival at lodge

12:30pm Enjoy lunch on arrival, followed by check-in formalities and leisure time

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Afternoon Game drive

7:00pm Arrive back at the lodge

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight Thorny Bush Game Lodge

DAY 3

5:00am Early-morning wake-up call followed by tea and coffee are served

5:30am Morning game drive

8:30am Breakfast at the lodge followed by free time

12:30pm Lunch at the lodge

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Arrive back at the lodge

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight Thorny Bush Game Lodge

DAY 4 – timings and last game drive subject to change based on actual flight details

5:00am Early-morning wake-up call followed by tea and coffee are served

5:30am Morning game drive

8:30am Breakfast at the lodge

9:30am Check-out

10:30am Transfer to airport

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

1:55pm Fly from Hoedspuit to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:40pm Arrive into Cape Town and transfer to your hotel

6:30pm Arrive at your hotel

Evening at leisure

Dinner on your own

Overnight at the Taj Hotel or similar

DAY 5

From 7:45am Breakfast at your hotel

Check out formalities, settle any incidendals prior to departing

8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve

9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach

11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

12:15pm Transfer to harbour

1:00pm Approximate arrival at harbour for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

• South African Immigrations officials require that all visitors to South Africa must have a minimum of 2 consecutive double blank pages in their passports. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in permission to enter the country being denied.

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

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

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

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

• The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for guests with back and neck problems or pregnant ladies.

• This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a ship’s escort or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.

• No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.

Expected Weather:

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.

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops, cotton trousers and shorts. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

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 OCI 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 Oceania Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Please note that South African Immigrations requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional incurred costs.

Accommodation:

Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel

Opposite International Arrivals – O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Thorny Bush Game Lodge

Guernsey Road Hoedspruit 1380

Phone: +27 11 253 6500

Taj Hotel Cape Town

1 Waal Street, crnr St Georges Mall Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town 8000

Phone: +27 21 819 2000

*If similar hotels are required due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified ahead of time of any changes. Should no notification be given in advance of any changes, then the hotels listed above will be the ones used for this program.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• 1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo hotel or similar hotel (Deluxe room)

• 2 nights at Thorny Bush Game Lodge including all meals, drinks, and two game drives daily

• 1 night at the Taj Hotel including breakfast

• Meet and Greet service at all airports

• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking driver

• Cape Point Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach entrance, including Funicular return ticket

• Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

• Luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town of up to 1 bag per person (max 23kg/50lbs)

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

• Mineral water, 1 per person on transfers

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

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

• Any other meals not listed in the program

• All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks

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

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

• Visa fees

• Any other services not mentioned above

• Excess or overweight luggage fees

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

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.