Cape Town Stay, Big 5 Safari and Indian Ocean to Mumbai cruise

Itinerary

• Day 1-2 - Flight departs
  Say goodbye to your current destination, for it’s time to head somewhere new! Flight information will be available closer to your embarkation date, but this will be when you’re hopping on a plane to continue your adventure – be that travelling somewhere new, or heading home.
• Day 2 - Transfer
  The adventure continues, and it’s time to travel from one destination to the next! At this stage of your journey, you’ll transfer between destinations. The specific details of your transfer will be available closer to your departure date. However, if you have any questions regarding this, please contact one of our talented cruise agents; they would be happy to help!
• Day 2-5 - Cape Town Hotel Stay - 3 Nights
  With a hotel stay in this stunning destination, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself even more in the unique culture of the region you’re visiting during your cruise getaway. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the nightlife of the holiday hotspot you’re in, something you don’t always get when you’re sailing from one incredible destination to the next during your cruise.
• Day 4 - Safari at Aquila Game Reserve
  Just a stone’s throw from Cape Town, the Aquila Private Game Reserve is the perfect place for a safari; so, it’s time to take a walk on the wild side and head out into the bush for a truly unforgettable adventure. Your journey will see you take the highway through the stunning Hex River Valley to the Aquila Private Game Reserve, a journey that takes roughly two hours from Cape Town proper. Once here, and you’ve had a chance to grab some welcome refreshments, you’ll be straight out on your expert-led safari game drive. A beautiful, bio-diverse nature reserve, there will be an abundance of animals to spot during this open-vehicle adventure – which will last approximately 2-3 hours. From leopards and lions to giraffes and wildebeest, an incredible variety of South African safari animals roam this reserve – the ‘big five’ (lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffalo) are joined by cheetahs, hippos, antelopes, zebra, and more. This area is also home to an impressive 172 species of bird, so there really will be wonderful wildlife everywhere you look during your game drive. During your excursion, you’ll also be treated to a buffet with a variety of delicious dishes featuring a variety of familiar favourites and local cuisines With the chance to see some spectacular safari animals, all while being surrounded by some of the region’s most breathtaking scenery, this tour is the perfect addition to any cruise to Cape Town and South Africa.
• Day 5 - Transfer
  The adventure continues, and it’s time to travel from one destination to the next! At this stage of your journey, you’ll transfer between destinations. The specific details of your transfer will be available closer to your departure date. However, if you have any questions regarding this, please contact one of our talented cruise agents; they would be happy to help!
• Day 5 - Cape Town
  South Africa’s oldest city and the nation’s capital, Cape Town, is a fascinating destination to explore. Rich with culture and cuisine, overflowing with intriguing and controversial history, and boasting an abundance of jaw-dropping sights, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what to do with your day in Cape Town. There’s simply so much on offer, from the brightly-coloured buildings in Bo-Kaap and the staggering slopes of Table Mountain to the vibrant Camps Bay Beach area and beyond; however you want to spend your time, everyone will find something to enjoy here.
• Day 6 - Mossel Bay
  Mossel Bay is a port town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, that's known for Santos Beach and Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which dates back to the 19th century. The Shell Museum, the Maritime Museum, and the Botanical Gardens are also top attractions to visit whilst stopping off here. Since the 1500s, the Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree in the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, has served as a location for collecting mail.
• Day 7 - Port Elizabeth
  Port Elizabeth, now known primarily as Gqeberha, is a major seaport city in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and a popular tourist destination on the South Atlantic Ocean. Home to some of South Africa’s cleanest and safest beaches, there’s really no better place to soak up the incredible sunshine here. Although, the recently-renovated waterfront and city centre is also worth exploring; vibrant and overflowing with incredible culture, Port Elizabeth boasts an interesting blend of modern industrialization and historic colonial architecture. Spending some time to sample the local cuisine here, while savouring the unique atmosphere, is always worthwhile. If you’re looking to learn more about this place’s past, The Donkin Trail is a good way to see all the local historical attractions at your own leisure – and, you’ll pass plenty of cafes, restaurants, and bars worth checking out when you go sightseeing, too. Looking a little further afield, Port Elizabeth is a great jumping off point for game reserve safaris and rewarding hiking routes alongside water sports activities; it really does have it all.
• Day 8 - At Sea
  While sailing between destinations, you’ll have time to take a moment and enjoy everything your cruise ship has to offer; with stunning food prepared with the freshest ingredients, fantastic entertainment opportunities, and plenty of places to lounge around, an enjoyable day at sea awaits!
• Day 9 - Maputo
  Five hundred years of Portuguese rule have left their mark on Mozambique’s capital while the scars of civil war 30 years ago thankfully go on healing. Street signs around Maputo still celebrate names like Mao, Marx and Lenin but the free market economy is gathering pace. Hotels such as the elegant Polana are back to their colonial best, street cafés serve up spicy peri-peri platters, bustling markets trade spectacular batiks and hand-crafted drums while the languid surf goes on teasing the sands of the Baia’s pristine beaches.