Namibia, South Africa, Mozamique & Madagascar

Travel Dynamic's ships are known for their effortless elegance, bespoke service and atmosphere of charm and camaraderie. Experience Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique & Madagascar as a one or two journey cruise. See below for detailed information about the Corinthian II.

Namibia & South Africa by Sea: Natural Treasures & Human Accomplishments
Rounding the Cape of Good Hope -- that was the challenge that opened the world. Beyond the mammoth plateau of Table Mountain, Vasco da Gama spied the spice islands of the East Indies; but he saw far more than that. The arc of Southern Africa that he sailed -- and we after him -- is one of the most astonishing natural environments on the planet. The birds filling the sky above Walvis Bay, the herds of elephants thrashing through riverine forests, and the humpbacks leaping in the surf simply have to be seen to be believed.

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the immense wilds of Namibia and South Africa. On this very special voyage, we will be exploring no fewer than five of South Africa's outstanding game reserves, where we will see the Big Five on the march. Each is a unique biosphere, from the Kariega River Valley where martial eagles circle above the hyenas to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park (the country's oldest), a pristine dominion where the black and white rhinos were saved from extinction.

The astounding landscapes are not South Africa's alone however. We will also witness tens of thousands of flamingos and seabirds take flight in Namibia's Walvis Bay and marvel at the extraordinary 1,000-foot-high dunes of the Namib Desert's world-famous sea of sand.

The story of Namibia and South Africa is one of history, culture, colonialism, and independence -- just as much as of nature. We will explore these aspects as well, with visits to Namibia's diamond country and South Africa's gorgeous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and an overnight stay in Cape Town. 

Accompanied by area experts and study leaders (including Paul Volcker on the February 14th departure) aboard the elegant 114-guest, all-suite Corinthian II, we will have a truly marvelous experience of the natural and cultural wonders amid the Cape of Good Hope and beyond.

Mozambique & Madagascar: A Voyage Discovering Africa's Rare Treasures
There are over 120 known species of lemur living in the forests of Madagascar. They're some of the most extraordinary animals you could ever hope to see, and Madagascar is virtually the only place they exist in the wild. These ancient, miniature primates – with names like Ring-Tailed, Ruffled, Mouse, and Sportive – are everywhere, leaping and darting with quick elegance and looking back at you with large, intelligent eyes.

About 65 million years ago, the lemurs' ancient ancestors migrated to Madagascar over the ocean, rafting across the sea on dense mats of vegetation. If that's astonishing, it's nothing compared to the wonders of nature and culture we will see together on this voyage to Mozambique and Madagascar. These rarely visited African nations could not be more different from one another, except in their exotic beauty.

Mozambique's gentle turquoise seas and peaceful, broad beaches were a welcome sight to Portuguese explorers after rounding the Cape of Good Hope. We'll experience a little bit of Portugal and Brazil in the squares of Maputo – and a fascinating mix of African, Arab, European, and Indian influences in the historic trading post of Inhambane. In the Bazaruto Archipelago, we'll experience a sublime vista of totally unspoiled islands with immense schools of tropical fish in the waters below.

Madagascar, meanwhile, is a global treasure of nature: very much like the Galapagos, except on an epic scale -- it's the fourth-largest island in the world. It contains 5 percent of the world's plant and animal species. We'll wander through immense rain forest ferns to observe chameleons, butterflies, birds, and lemurs -- and parade through the awe-inspiring Avenue of the Baobabs.

We'll enjoy wonderful accommodations aboard the elegant, 114-guest, all-suite Corinthian II, while our study leaders will help create an extraordinarily enriching journey. This is an experience of Africa unlike anything you've seen before.

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	Mozambique & Madagascar by Sea (Segment 2)
	Namibia & South Africa by Sea (Segment 1)
	Corinthian II Ship Details