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Indian
Ocean
Cruises
November 2007 - April 2009
Aboard M.S. Royal Star
Zanzibar
• The Comoros
• Madagascar
• Mauritius
• La Réunion
• The Seychelles
• South Africa
• Mozambique
•
PLUS Kenya Safari Adventures
Cruising the
Indian Ocean
SINCE 1990 WE HAVE
OFFERED A YEAR ROUND
PROGRAMME OF CRUISES
ABOARD THE YACHT-LIKE
M.S. ROYAL STAR TO THE
IDYLLIC AND BEAUTIFUL
ISLANDS OF THE INDIAN
OCEAN.
s a holiday destination the Indian Ocean is without
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doubt one of the few remaining areas in the world that
is still relatively uncommercialised and largely unaffected by
mass tourism.
Our cruises range in duration from 3 to 18 nights, with itineraries which
include the breathtakingly beautiful coral reef-encircled Seychelles
islands; the fascinating Mascarene islands of Mauritius, with its everchanging scenery, and the French influenced island of La Réunion;
picturesque Madagascar; the ‘perfumed islands’ of The Comoros and the
bustling bazaars of Zanzibar. Each island has a distinct and unique
character of its own.
South Africa reveals an
abundance of amazing
scenery and diverse
cultures. Our ‘Voyage to
the Cape’ visits the exciting
ports of Durban, East
London, Port Elizabeth,
Mossel Bay and
cosmopolitan Cape Town.
What makes us unique is that we offer cruises of varying durations
which can be combined with a relaxing stay at an exotic Kenya beach
hotel and optional safari adventures.
AFRICAN SAFARI CLUB
From its small beginnings in 1967, the group now controls nine hotels in
Kenya and six safari lodges and camps, together with some transfer and
safari vehicles as well as a fleet of light aircraft to fly you to or from the
wilderness game reserves from a private airstrip. The infrastructure also
includes African Safari Airways who operate an Airbus A310-308 aircraft
between various European gateways and Mombasa several times a week,
although most flights from the UK are with Monarch or another reputable
airline.
We also offer holidays to Egypt which include a seven night Nile cruise
aboard the five star M.S. Da Vinci, exclusive to African Safari Club guests,
with the option of extending your stay for an extra week from a choice of
hotels in Luxor – an amazing holiday experience.
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In May 2008, M.S. Royal Star will be positioned in the Red Sea and on
just four departures will offer a seven night cruise visiting the ports of
Suez, Sharm-el-Sheikh, Aqaba and Safaga. Each port will show you both
ancient and modern sights – leaving you with memories that will last
forever.
RESERVATIONS 0845 345 0014
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
ABTA members help holidaymakers to get
the most from their travel and assist them
when things do not go according to plan. You can book your holiday and
travel with peace of mind knowing that African Safari Club Ltd. is fully
bonded, being a member of the Association of British Travel Agents and
holding an Air Travel Organisers Licence.
All aspects of African Safari Club Ltd. comply with the current EC
regulations governing leisure travel and consumer protection.
Our Price Promise
On selected itineraries, should we, for
whatever reason, reduce the price of your
particular holiday after you have booked,
or offer any ‘extras’, they will be made available to you.
This means that you can book safe in the knowledge that
your holiday will not be offered by us at a lower price at
a later date. Look for the symbol on our special offer
sheets which accompany this brochure.
On the other hand, we reserve the right to increase the prices quoted in this
brochure, but guarantee that once you have booked and paid a deposit,
prices will not be surcharged except for governmental action.
For details of our surcharge policy, see clause 14 of our Booking Conditions.
INTRODUCTION
African Safari Club
M.S. Royal Star
Cruise Calendar
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CRUISE ITINERARIES
Mysterious Zanzibar
Spice Islands
Treasures of Madagascar
Secrets of the Seychelles
Magic of Mauritius
Seychelles Royal
Mysteries of the Mascarenes
Portrait of the Seychelles
Voyage to the Cape
Indian Ocean Odyssey
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PORTS OF CALL
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CLIMATE CHART
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AFRICAN SAFARI CLUB HOTELS
Kasr al Bahar Hotel
Shanzu - Paradise Beach Hotel
Dolphin Hotel
Flamingo Beach Hotel
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DELUXE PACKAGE
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GOURMET PASS
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EXCURSIONS
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ON SAFARI
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USEFUL INFORMATION
42-43
HOLIDAY INSURANCE
YOUR FLIGHT
PRICES & SUPPLEMENTS
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44-45
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M.S. ROYAL STAR DECK PLAN 47
La Digue, the Seychelles
VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.africansafariclub.com
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M.S. Royal Star
FULLY AIR-CONDITIONED
AND STABILISED, THE
YACHT-LIKE M.S. ROYAL
STAR IS A TRADITIONAL SHIP
OF GREAT CHARACTER WITH
TEAK DECKS AND A RICH
INTERIOR OF POLISHED
WOOD AND GLEAMING
BRASS.
t 5,600 tons she is large enough to
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accommodate all the facilities you
would expect to find on a quality liner
and with a maximum of just 200
passengers, many of whom hail from
European countries as well as other
English speaking areas, offers a friendly
and intimate environment, creating a
true sense of camaraderie.
YACHT-LIKE CRUISING
M.S. Royal Star is ideal for visiting the islands of
the Indian Ocean, as she is able to cruise close
to shore and visit intriguing ports often
inaccessible to larger ships. More importantly,
with so few passengers there is no danger of
overwhelming the character and often delicate
ecosystem of the islands we visit, thus
preserving what one has travelled to experience.
I had a simply marvellous time on board
The Royal Star. Everyone was so friendly
and welcoming, particularly as I am a
relatively aged singleton. The atmosphere on board
throughout the trip was just the right mix of
elegance and luxury with a suitable dash of
informality and fun.
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Thank you and keep up the good work.
We thought our previous cruise with you
was wonderful, but our Mysteries of the
Mascarenes cruise in April 2007 was even better!!
To have eleven nights on board our favourite ship
being given the happiest holiday with every
passenger wanting to stay on board was tribute to
the incredible crew. We look forward to
returning again.
EXEMPLARY SERVICE
With a ship’s complement of 130 officers and
crew you will be assured of a high standard of
service. The Filipino and Indonesian stewards
are often praised for their friendly and obliging
manner and the European cruise team will
ensure that all your needs are catered for. We
also have a doctor on board for your peace of
mind.
RELAXING ON BOARD
To help you plan your day, a ‘Daily Programme’
is delivered to your cabin the evening prior and
contains information on the following days shore
excursions, activities on board and
entertainment. You will find sun beds for
relaxation, a small pool in which to cool off
(towels provided) and a sauna. Not to be missed
are the interesting slide shows and informal talks
about your forthcoming ports of call. Try not to
miss these as they will help you decide which
excursions are best suited to you. You might like
to make up a foursome for a rubber of bridge in
the cosy card room. The daily activity programme
whilst at sea includes shuffleboard, bingo and
darts, and for the energetic you can ‘walk a mile’
on deck at sunset.
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M.S. Royal Star
GOING ASHORE
Paradise awaits at each port of call and our
choice of optional excursions will show you the
best of these wonderful exotic places. A brief
description of the ports of call and excursions
can be found on pages 22 – 31.
M.S. Royal Star docks alongside at the ports of
Mombasa, Mahé and normally Mauritius,
La Réunion, Maputo and at all ports in South
Africa, but owing to a lack of suitable facilities
at the other ports she will anchor off and
passengers will be taken ashore by launch or
tender. No charge is made for this service.
Please note that occasionally, wet landings
may be necessary. M.S. Royal Star will anchor
off either at La Digue or Praslin dependent on
the trade winds. A ferry service operates
between the two islands.
At embarkation you will receive a boarding
pass which will replace your passport during
the cruise. At each port of call, a Landing Tags
Board is placed at the exit to the gangway. It is
imperative that you take your boarding pass
and the tag corresponding to your cabin
number with you when going ashore. On
embarking the ship, the landing tag must be
replaced which allows the crew to account for
all passengers prior to sailing.
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We have just returned from the best
holiday we have ever had.
My husband and I have just spent our thirtieth
wedding anniversary in the Dolphin Hotel. We went
on the cruise to Zanzibar and stayed at Crocodile
Lodge while on safari. Everything was perfect the
staff were both friendly and helpful.
We shall be booking again with
African Safari Club in the future.
ENTERTAINMENT
You can relax with a pre-dinner aperitif in the
lounge whilst listening to the resident band or
try the ‘cocktail of the day’ at the Lido bar.
After dinner, enjoy a drink in the Marco Polo
Lounge, perhaps chatting to new found friends,
or have a dance or two with music provided by
the band. Nightly entertainment is provided by
a small dance troupe, the ship’s crew and
occasional cabaret acts. Some nights, weather
permitting, you may be able to watch a film on
a big screen whilst sitting under the stars on
the Lido deck. On every cruise, you will be
invited to meet the Captain and his officers at a
Welcome Cocktail Party.
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Table Mountain, Cape Town
M.S. Royal Star
TABLE RESERVATIONS
A card detailing your table reservation will be in
your cabin when you arrive on board. Should
you wish to make any changes, please contact
the Maitre d’Hotel.
DINING IN STYLE
Delicious international cuisine is prepared by
master chefs. Begin your day with early
morning tea or coffee in your cabin, followed
by a buffet breakfast on deck for those early
risers, or dine later in the charming Belvedere
Restaurant. For those days at sea there is no
need to change for the lunchtime pool-side
buffet unless you prefer a more formal meal in
the restaurant. Afternoon tea is offered around
4.00pm and sumptuous seven course dinners
are served at two sittings (normally 6.30pm and
8.30pm). If you are feeling peckish, there’s a
tempting buffet around midnight. Tea and
coffee are also available in your cabin
throughout the day, for a small charge.
DRESS CODE
During your time on board or while on
excursions, we suggest casual, light clothing.
Evenings are generally informal, the suggested
dress for gentlemen is shirt and trousers, and
ladies should dress for comfort. On a formal
'gala night' some gentlemen choose to wear a
dark suit or dinner jacket and the ladies,
evening or cocktail dress. However, many do
dress less formally on these evenings.
There is one formal ‘gala night’ on the
Mysterious Zanzibar cruises, three on the Indian
Ocean Odyssey cruise and two on all other
cruises. You may also wish to take suitable
clothing for the very popular 'tropical night'.
The daily programme provides dress suggestions
for each evening.
ON BOARD ACCOUNT
YOUR CABIN STEWARD
After embarkation, a shipboard account is
automatically opened and you may then sign
for drinks, excursions etc., settling your account
at the end of the cruise. Prices on board are
shown in Euros. We accept cash, travellers
cheques or Visa, Mastercard, American Express
and Diners credit cards for payment.
Each cabin is assigned a steward who will look
after your every need from bringing you early
morning tea or coffee to cleaning your cabin
daily and turning down your bed at night.
CHILDREN
Children are very welcome and we are sure they
will enjoy the experience. However, there are no
special facilities or arrangements.
GUEST LECTURERS
Dr Peter Cattermole is a freelance lecturer,
writer and consultant in the fields of
volcanology, astonomy and specialist travel.
While aboard M.S. Royal Star he will be
describing how the continents, islands and
oceans came to be where they are, the
processes inside the Earth that led to this,
and also leading on-deck star-gazing
sessions. In 2008 Peter will be travelling on
the January ‘Voyage to the Cape’ holiday.
Details of our expanded Guest Lecturer
programme can be found on our website:
www.africansafariclub.com
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CABIN COMFORT
All cabins have a private shower and wc,
air-conditioning, an internal telephone, taped
music, a safe and storage space. Each cabin has
two power points which take round two pin
plugs. One (110/220 volt AC) is in the bathroom
suitable only for electric razors and the other
(110 volt AC 60 Hz) is in the cabin suitable only
for a hairdryer and other small appliances.
Electric irons may not be used for safety reasons
and you should check with reception before
using any appliance with a power consumption
of more than 300 watts.
Typical A, B, C, D Cabin
The majority of cabins on board are outside
with a porthole. However, hatches are
sometimes closed over the portholes during
adverse weather conditions.
Deluxe cabins have the added benefit of a small
seating area. Most of the suites have two
shower rooms with wc, mini bar, table and two
chairs, hairdryer and TV for videos, which are
available from the Tourist Office.
The romantic Honeymoon Suite also has a
four-poster bed and a small seating area with a
sofa.
Presidential Suite
Within the well-furnished and spacious
Presidential Suite there is also a separate lounge
area with a sofa and two armchairs, a writing
bureau and for total relaxation, a private terrace
complete with sun loungers.
A small lift serves all decks except the Caribbean
Deck.
Typical Inside Cabin
Typical Superior Suite
Typical Deluxe Cabin
Please note - these are artist’s
impressions and are not to scale.
Presidential Suite
A cabin plan of M.S. Royal Star can be
found on page 47.
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Cruise Calendar
DEPART UK
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HOLIDAY
DURATION CRUISE
PAGE EMBARK
Boulders Beach, Cape Town
DISEMBARK
CRUISE
DURATION
RETURN UK
HOTEL
STAYS
Mon 05 Nov '07
15 nights
19
Wed 07 Nov '07
Tue 20 Nov '07
13 nights
Tue 20 Nov '07
1 pre
Mon 19 Nov '07
15 nights
19
Tue 20 Nov '07
Mon 03 Dec '07 13 nights
Tue 04 Dec '07
1 post
Mon 26 Nov '07
15 nights
Spice Islands
13
Tue 04 Dec '07
Tue 11 Dec '07
7 nights
Tue 11 Dec '07
7 pre
Mon 03 Dec '07
15 nights
Spice Islands
13
Tue 11 Dec '07
Tue 18 Dec '07
7 nights
Tue 18 Dec '07
7 pre
Mon 10 Dec '07
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Wed 19 Dec '07
Sun 23 Dec '07
4 nights
Tue 25 Dec '07
8 pre / 2 post
Sat 22 Dec '07
14 nights
Spice Islands
13
Sun 23 Dec '07
Sun 30 Dec '07
7 nights
Sat 05 Jan '08
6 post
Sat 29 Dec '07
15 nights
15
Sun 30 Dec '07
Tue 08 Jan '08
9 nights
Sun 13 Jan '08
5 post
Mon 07 Jan '08
15 nights
Seychelles Royal
17
Tue 08 Jan '08
Sat 19 Jan '08
11 nights
Tue 22 Jan '08
3 post
Fri 18 Jan '08
18 nights
Voyage to the Cape
20
Sun 20 Jan '08
Sat 02 Feb '08
13 nights
Tue 05 Feb '08
1 pre / 3 post
Fri 01 Feb '08
15 nights
Voyage to the Cape
20
Sat 02 Feb '08
Sat 16 Feb '08
14 nights
Sat 16 Feb '08
-
Fri 15 Feb '08
15 nights
15
Sun 17 Feb '08
Tue 26 Feb '08
9 nights
Sat 01 Mar '08
1 pre / 4 post
Mon 25 Feb '08
22 nights
21
Tue 26 Feb '08
Sat 15 Mar '08
18 nights
Tue 18 Mar '08
3 post
Mon 10 Mar '08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Sat 15 Mar '08
Wed 19 Mar '08
4 nights
Tue 25 Mar '08
4 pre / 6 post
Mon 17 Mar '08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Wed 19 Mar '08
Sun 23 Mar '08
4 nights
Tue 01 Apr '08
1 pre / 9 post
Mon 24 Mar '08
15 nights
14
Tue 25 Mar '08
Sun 06 Apr '08
12 nights
Tue 08 Apr '08
2 post
Fri 04 Apr '08
15 nights
15
Sun 06 Apr '08
Tue 15 Apr '08
9 nights
Sat 19 Apr '08
1 pre / 4 post
Mon 14 Apr '08
15 nights
Seychelles Royal
17
Tue 15 Apr '08
Sat 26 Apr '08
11 nights
Tue 29 Apr '08
3 post
Mon 07 Jul '08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Thu 17 Jul '08
Mon 21 Jul '08
4 nights
Tue 22 Jul '08
9 pre / 1 post
Mon 14 Jul '08
15 nights
Spice Islands
13
Mon 21 Jul '08
Tue 29 Jul '08
8 nights
Tue 29 Jul '08
6 pre
Mon 28 Jul '08
15 nights
15
Tue 29 Jul '08
Thu 07 Aug '08
9 nights
Tue 12 Aug '08
5 post
Mon 04 Aug '08
15 nights
Seychelles Royal
17
Thu 07 Aug '08
Mon 18 Aug '08 11 nights
Tue 19 Aug '08 2 pre / 1 post
Mon 18 Aug '08
15 nights
14
Tue 19 Aug '08
Sat 30 Aug '08
11 nights
Tue 02 Sep '08
3 post
Mon 25 Aug '08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Sat 30 Aug '08
Tue 02 Sep '08
3 nights
Tue 09 Sep '08
4 pre / 7 post
Mon 01 Sep '08
15 nights
Magic of Mauritius
16
Tue 02 Sep '08
Thu 11 Sep '08
9 nights
Tue 16 Sep '08
5 post
Mon 08 Sep '08
15 nights
Mysteries of the Mascarenes 18
Thu 11 Sep '08
Mon 22 Sep '08 11 nights
Tue 23 Sep '08
2 pre / 1 post
Mon 15 Sep '08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Mon 22 Sep '08
Fri 26 Sep '08
4 nights
Tue 30 Sep '08
6 pre / 4 post
Mon 22 Sep ’08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Fri 26 Sep ’08
Tue 30 Sep ’08
4 nights
Tue 07 Oct ’08
3 pre / 7 post
Kenya
The
Seychelles
Mombasa
Praslin
Mahé
Tanzania
Zanzibar
La
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Mesali
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Anjouan Nosy Bé
Antsiranana
Mayotte
Mahajanga
The
Mascarenes
Mauritius
La Réunion
Maputo
Madagascar
Durban
South Africa
East London
Cape Town
Mossel Bay Port Elizabeth
HOLIDAY
DEPART UK
CRUISE
DURATION CRUISE
PAGE EMBARK
DISEMBARK
DURATION
HOTEL
RETURN UK
STAYS
Mon 29 Sep ’08
15 nights
15
Tue 30 Sep ’08
Thu 09 Oct ’08
9 nights
Tue 14 Oct ’08
5 post
Mon 06 Oct ’08
15 nights
Seychelles Royal
17
Thu 09 Oct ’08
Mon 20 Oct ’08 11 nights
Tue 21 Oct ’08
2 pre / 1 post
Mon 13 Oct ’08
15 nights
Spice Islands
13
Mon 20 Oct ’08
Tue 28 Oct ’08
8 nights
Tue 28 Oct ’08
6 pre
Mon 27 Oct '08
15 nights
14
Tue 28 Oct '08
Sat 08 Nov '08
11 nights
Tue 11 Nov '08
3 post
Mon 03 Nov '08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Sat 08 Nov '08
Tue 11 Nov '08
3 nights
Tue 18 Nov '08 4 pre / 7 post
Mon 10 Nov '08
15 nights
15
Tue 11 Nov '08
Thu 20 Nov '08
9 nights
Tue 25 Nov '08
5 post
Mon 17 Nov '08
22 nights
21
Thu 20 Nov '08
Mon 08 Dec '08 18 nights
Tue 09 Dec '08
2 pre / 1 post
Mon 08 Dec ’08
15 nights
14
Tue 09 Dec ’08
Sat 20 Dec ’08
11 nights
Tue 23 Dec ’08
3 post
Mon 15 Dec ’08
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Sat 20 Dec ’08
Tue 23 Dec ’08
3 nights
Tue 30 Dec ’08
4 pre / 7 post
Mon 22 Dec ’08
15 nights
15
Tue 23 Dec ’08
Thu 01 Jan ’09
9 nights
Tue 06 Jan ’09
5 post
Mon 29 Dec ’08
15 nights
Seychelles Royal
17
Thu 01 Jan ’09
Mon 12 Jan ’09 11 nights
Tue 13 Jan ’09
2 pre / 1 post
Mon 05 Jan ’09
15 nights
Spice Islands
13
Mon 12 Jan ’09
Tue 20 Jan ’09
8 nights
Tue 20 Jan ’09
6 pre
Mon 19 Jan '09
15 nights
Magic of Mauritius
16
Tue 20 Jan '09
Thu 29 Jan '09
9 nights
Tue 03 Feb '09
5 post
Mon 26 Jan '09
15 nights
Mysteries of the Mascarenes 18
Thu 29 Jan '09
Mon 09 Feb '09 11 nights
Tue 10 Feb '09
2 pre / 1 post
Mon 02 Feb '09
15 nights
Spice Islands
13
Mon 09 Feb '09
Tue 17 Feb '09
8 nights
Tue 17 Feb '09
6 pre
Mon 09 Feb '09
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Tue 17 Feb '09
Sat 21 Feb '09
4 nights
Tue 24 Feb '09
7 pre / 3 post
Mon 16 Feb '09
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Sat 21 Feb '09
Tue 24 Feb '09
3 nights
Tue 03 Mar '09
4 pre / 7 post
Mon 23 Feb '09
15 nights
15
Tue 24 Feb '09
Thu 05 Mar '09
9 nights
Tue 10 Mar '09
5 post
Mon 02 Mar '09
22 nights
21
Thu 05 Mar '09
Mon 23 Mar '09 18 nights
Tue 24 Mar '09
2 pre / 1 post
Mon 23 Mar '09
15 nights
14
Tue 24 Mar '09
Sat 04 Apr '09
11 nights
Tue 07 Apr '09
3 post
Mon 30 Mar '09
15 nights
Mysterious Zanzibar
12
Sat 04 Apr '09
Tue 07 Apr '09
3 nights
Tue 14 Apr '09
4 pre / 7 post
Mon 06 Apr '09
15 nights
15
Tue 07 Apr '09
Thu 16 Apr '09
9 nights
Tue 21 Apr '09
5 post
Mon 13 Apr '09
15 nights
Seychelles Royal
17
Thu 16 Apr '09
Mon 27 Apr '09 11 nights
Tue 28 Apr '09
2 pre / 1 post
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Kenya
Mombasa
Zanzibar
Mesali
Zanzibar
Mysterious Zanzibar
ombine a taste of cruising life with leisurely days and nights in Kenya on this
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carefree holiday.
Three or four nights on board M.S. Royal Star make the perfect introduction to the pleasures of life
at sea in the Indian Ocean. Discover Arab influenced Zanzibar with its fragrant clove plantations
and spice-laden bazaars and spend a day on the tiny atoll of Mesali where fabulous beaches invite
total relaxation. Staying at an African Safari Club hotel in Mombasa both before and after your
cruise, you have plenty of time to experience the stunning beaches and tropical splendour of this
glorious part of the world. Be sure, too, to join an optional safari in search of elephant, leopard
and cheetah.
DURATION : 15 NIGHTS (3 night cruise,
11 nights hotel, 1 night on aircraft)
DEPARTURE DATES : 25 Aug., 03 Nov.,
15 Dec. 2008. 16 Feb., 30 Mar. 2009.
Please note: Although the cruise itineraries remain the same
as described on the respective departures, your stay at an
African Safari Club hotel in Mombasa will be as follows:
3 night cruise itineraries: On all departure dates you have a
four night hotel stay prior to the cruise and seven nights
DEPARTURE DATES : 10 Dec. 2007. 10 & 17
Mar., 07 Jul., 15 & 22 Sep. 2008. 09 Feb. 2009.
afterwards.
4 night cruise itineraries: 10 Dec. ’07, eight nights pre and
two nights post cruise; 10 Mar. ’08, four nights pre and six
nights post cruise; 17 Mar. ’08, one night pre and nine nights
post cruise; 07 Jul. ’08, nine nights pre and one night post
cruise; 15 Sep. ’08, six nights pre and four nights post cruise;
3 NIGHT CRUISE ITINERARY
22 Sep. ’08, three nights pre and seven nights post cruise;
Mombasa, Kenya.
09 Feb. ’09, seven nights pre and three nights post cruise.
DAY 1:
Transfer to M.S. Royal Star and embark.
Sail at 1700 hours.
DAY 2:
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Arrive at 0800 hours. Sail at 1800 hours.
DAY 3:
Mesali, Tanzania.
DAY 4:
Mombasa, Kenya.
Arrive early morning.
4 NIGHT CRUISE ITINERARY
The cruise itinerary is as above with an extra
day spent on Zanzibar. You stay overnight on
board on Day 2 and sail on Day 3 at
1800 hours for Mesali.
Upgrade to the Flamingo Beach
Hotel for just £149pp
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You can upgrade to our flagship,
Flamingo Beach Hotel for just £149pp.
See page 35 for more information.
Shanzu Beach, Mombasa
Stone Town, Zanzibar
Kenya
Mombasa
Zanzibar
Comoros
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Anjouan
Mayotte
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Nosy Bé, Madagascar
Spice Islands
n eight night cruise to spice-scented islands and a six night stay on the Kenya
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coast make this holiday the perfect combination of beachside relaxation and
island hopping adventure.
An opportunity to discover Arab influenced Zanzibar, the thundering waterfalls of Mayotte, breathe
in the perfumed air of ylang-ylang blossoms on little Nosy Bé and explore the deep valleys and
well-tended plantations of Anjouan. There is time too, to join an optional safari whilst staying in
Mombasa.
DEPARTURE DATES : 26 Nov.*, 03 Dec.*,
22 Dec.+ 2007. 14 Jul., 13 Oct. 2008.
05 Jan., 02 Feb. 2009.
DAY 1: MONDAY
UK - Mombasa, Kenya.
Fly overnight direct from Gatwick to Mombasa.
DAYS 2 - 7: TUESDAY - SUNDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Morning arrival and transfer to an African Safari
Club hotel for a six night stay.
DAY 8: MONDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Transfer to M.S. Royal Star and embark. Sail at
1700 hours.
DAY 9: TUESDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY
At sea.
DAY 11: THURSDAY
Mayotte, Comoros.
DAYS 12 & 13 : FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Nosy Bé, Madagascar.
DAY 16: TUESDAY
Arrive at 0800 hours and stay overnight on
board. Sail at 1600 hours on Saturday.
Mombasa, Kenya - UK.
DAY 14: SUNDAY
Anjouan, Comoros.
Early morning arrival and transfer to Mombasa
airport for your direct return daytime flight to
Gatwick.
Please note: * 26 Nov. and 03 Dec. 2007. On these
DAY 15: MONDAY
departure dates the cruise itinerary is for seven nights. Only
At sea.
one day is spent on Nosy Bé. You spend seven nights at an
African Safari Club hotel before sailing on the cruise
transferring directly to Mombasa airport on Day 16 for your
direct return daytime flight to Gatwick.
+ 22 Dec. 2007. On this departure date the holiday duration
is for 14 nights and the cruise itinerary is for seven nights. Only
one day is spent on Nosy Bé. On arrival in Mombasa, you
transfer to M.S. Royal Star after lunch at an African Safari
Club hotel and have a six night stay at an African Safari Club
hotel after the cruise transferring to Mombasa airport on
Day 15 for your direct return daytime flight to Gatwick.
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Mayotte, the Comoros
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he highlight of this cruise is undoubtably four glorious days spent on Madagascar, the worlds fourth largest island. Madagascar
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is a beautiful island and offers spectacular scenery from flat plains and large rivers, rolling hills rising to mountain ranges, to
tropical rain forests, terraced rice fields and white sand beaches.
You first visit bustling Zanzibar and Anjouan, with its profusion of lakes and deep valleys. On Madagascar, you spend two days both in Antsiranana, or
Diego Suarez as it is most commonly known, considered to be one of the world’s finest natural harbours, and on the perfumed isle of Nosy Bé. On
saying farewell to Madagascar, the coral island of Mayotte awaits and finally relax on the tiny atoll of Mesali. A perfect way to end this unique cruise.
DEPARTURE DATES : 24 Mar.*, 18 Aug.,
27 Oct., 08 Dec. 2008. 23 Mar. 2009.
DAY 1: MONDAY
UK – Mombasa, Kenya.
DAY 2: TUESDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Morning arrival. Transfer to M.S. Royal Star
after lunch at an African Safari Club hotel.
Sail at 1700 hours.
Zanzibar
DAY 5: FRIDAY
DAY 12: FRIDAY
Anjouan, Comoros.
Mesali, Tanzania.
DAYS 6 & 7: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
DAYS 13 - 15: SATURDAY - MONDAY
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez),
Madagascar.
Mombasa, Kenya.
board. Sail at 1600 hours on Sunday.
Lemur, Madagascar
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
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Early morning arrival and transfer to an African
Safari Club hotel for a three night stay.
DAY 16: TUESDAY
DAYS 8 & 9: MONDAY & TUESDAY
Mombasa, Kenya – UK.
Transfer to Mombasa airport for your direct
return daytime flight to Gatwick.
board. Sail at 1700 hours on Tuesday.
Please note: * Monday 24 Mar. 2008. On this departure date
the cruise itinerary is for 12 nights. After leaving Nosy Bé an
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY
Mayotte, Comoros.
DAY 4: THURSDAY
At sea.
DAY 11: THURSDAY
airport on Day 16 for your direct return daytime flight to
At sea.
Gatwick.
extra day is spent on Mahajanga, Madagascar (arrive at 0800
hours, sail at 1500 hours). You have a two night stay at an
African Safari Club hotel after the cruise transferring to the
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reathtaking mountain peaks, exotic flora and fauna, pristine white-sand beaches,
DAYS 7 & 8: SUNDAY & MONDAY
the secrets of the Seychelles are spectacularly revealed on this unforgettable cruise.
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Sailing from Mombasa, you will discover Zanzibar’s spice-laden bazaars, the underwater world of
Mayotte and the heady scent of Nosy Bé, before cruising north to the shores of The Seychelles.
With a night at anchor between Praslin and La Digue, you can really enjoy this naturalist’s paradise.
There is time to go in search of Mahé’s giant tortoise before flying back to Mombasa for a five
night stay in Kenya, the ideal opportunity to take an optional safari adventure.
DAY 9: TUESDAY
Praslin/La Digue, Seychelles.
board. Sail at 0600 hours on Wednesday.
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY
Mahé, Seychelles.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
board.
DEPARTURE DATES : 29 Dec*. 2007.
15 Feb.+, 04 Apr.+, 28 Jul., 29 Sep.,
10 Nov., 22 Dec. 2008.
23 Feb., 06 Apr. 2009.
DAYS 11 - 15: THURSDAY - MONDAY
DAY 4: THURSDAY
Mahé, Seychelles - Mombasa.
At sea.
Mayotte, Comoros.
In the afternoon, fly from Mahé to Mombasa
and transfer to an African Safari Club hotel for
a five night stay.
DAY 16: TUESDAY
DAY 6: SATURDAY
DAY 1: MONDAY
DAY 2: TUESDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Sail at 1700 hours.
DAY 5: FRIDAY
Please note: * 29 Dec. 2007. On this departure date you
depart the UK on Saturday and return on Sunday; the holiday
itinerary remains unchanged. + 15 Feb. & 04 Apr. 2008. On
these departure dates you depart the UK on Friday and return
on Saturday. You spend one night prior and four nights after
your cruise at an African Safari Club hotel.
The Seychelles
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The
Mascarenes
Mauritius
La Réunion
Mauritius, the Mascarenes
Magic of Mauritius
rom the exciting markets and Arab influence of Zanzibar to the spectacular coral
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reefs of Mayotte, and the alluring aroma of Nosy Bé, to the French-accented
Mascarenes, this entrancing cruise reveals the rare beauty of the Indian Ocean.
On La Réunion, explore the dramatic interior of forested gorges and awesome craters, before relaxing
on the fabulous beaches of neighbouring Mauritius - a heaven of an island. A five night stay in
Kenya, with the opportunity to take an optional safari in search of lion, elephant and zebra, makes
the perfect end to a truly magical holiday.
DEPARTURE DATES : 01 Sep. 2008.
19 Jan. 2009.
DAY 4: THURSDAY
At sea.
DAY 5: FRIDAY
Mayotte, Comoros.
DAY 1: MONDAY
DAY 2: TUESDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Sail at 1700 hours.
DAY
3: WEDNESDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAY 6: SATURDAY
At sea.
DAY 9: TUESDAY
La Réunion, Mascarenes.
DAY 10: WEDNESDAY
La Réunion, the Mascarenes
Mauritius, Mascarenes.
board.
DAYS 11 - 15: THURSDAY – MONDAY
Mauritius, Mascarenes - Mombasa.
In the afternoon, fly from Mauritius to
Mombasa and transfer to an African Safari Club
hotel for a five night stay.
DAY 16: TUESDAY
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Zanzibar
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wo glorious days on the island of Mahé and Nosy Bé, where you can see the mischievous lemurs of Nosy Komba, are the
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undoubted highlights of this regal cruise.
Whilst on Mahé, you have plenty of time to take a tour of the forested peaks, seek out gecko, giant tortoise and unique orchids in the botanical
gardens and explore stunning coral seascapes. With a further day in The Seychelles, you can visit Praslin’s Vallée de Mai and the sleepy island of
La Digue. From here you cruise south, breathing in the delicious perfume of ylang-ylang blossoms on little Nosy Bé, marvelling at the thundering
waterfalls of Mayotte and shopping for souvenirs in a Zanzibar bazaar.
DEPARTURE DATES : 07 Jan.*, 14 Apr.*,
04 Aug., 06 Oct., 29 Dec. 2008. 13 Apr. 2009.
DAY 1: MONDAY
DAY 14: SUNDAY
DAY 16: TUESDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAY 15: MONDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Please note: * 07 Jan. & 14 Apr. 2008. On these departure
Safari Club hotel for a one night stay.
dates, on arrival in Mombasa, you transfer to M.S. Royal Star
after lunch at an African Safari Club hotel and have a three
night stay at an African Safari Club hotel after the cruise.
DAYS 2 & 3: TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Club hotel for a two night stay.
DAYS 4 - 6: THURSDAY - SATURDAY
Mahé, Seychelles.
Transfer to Mombasa airport for your morning
flight to Mahé. Embark M.S. Royal Star and
stay on board for three nights. Sail at 0600
hours on Sunday.
DAY 7: SUNDAY
At sea.
DAYS 10 & 11: WEDNESDAY &
THURSDAY
Arrive at 0700 hours. Stay overnight on board
and sail at 1700 hours on Thursday.
DAY 12: FRIDAY
Mayotte, Comoros.
DAY 13: SATURDAY
At sea.
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njoy two nights in Kenya before flying to Mauritius to embark M.S. Royal Star,
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where every island on this memorable cruise has its own mystery waiting to be
uncovered.
A riot of colour welcomes you to Mauritius where you have ample time to explore breathtaking
violet mountains and wild waterfalls, swim amongst rainbow-hued fish in blue lagoons and savour
its unique island culture. On neighbouring La Réunion, you can tour through ancient forest to the
active volcanoes of Piton de la Fournaise, before relaxing from your adventures with two days at
sea. Next comes perfumed Nosy Bé, with time for an optional boat trip to see the black lemur of
tiny Nosy Komba, before cruising back to Mombasa via the coral island of Mayotte and fascinating
Zanzibar.
DEPARTURE DATES : 08 Sep. 2008.
26 Jan. 2009.
DAY 1: MONDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
DAY 12: FRIDAY
Mayotte, Comoros.
DAY 13: SATURDAY
At sea.
DAY 16: TUESDAY
DAY 14: SUNDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAY 15: MONDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
DAYS 4 & 5: THURSDAY & FRIDAY
flight to Mauritius. Embark M.S. Royal Star and
stay overnight on board. Sail at 1800 hours
on Friday.
DAYS 6 & 7: SATURDAY & SUNDAY
board. Sail at 1700 hours on Sunday.
At sea.
THURSDAY
board. Sail at 1700 hours on Thursday.
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Kenya
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Vallée de Mai, the Seychelles
ive leisurely days at sea gives you the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the cruising life. Relax on deck as you sail
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through the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean, bound for The Seychelles.
As you approach the white-sand beaches of Mahé look out for vivid tropical fish amongst the coral and also for brightly feathered birds in the trees.
Experience the beauty of a Seychelles sunset as you berth here for two nights before going on to explore dramatic Praslin and La Digue. You cruise
back to Mombasa via the fragrant islands of Nosy Bé, Mayotte and Zanzibar, completing this colourful portrait of a beautiful ocean.
1 nght hotel, 1 night on aircraft)
DEPARTURE DATES : 05* & 19 Nov. 2007.
DAY 7: SUNDAY
DAY 14: SUNDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAY 15: MONDAY
At sea.
Mombasa, Kenya.
THURSDAY
DAY 2: TUESDAY
DAY 16: TUESDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
DAY 1: MONDAY
Morning arrival and transfer to M.S. Royal Star.
Sail at 1300 hours.
DAYS 3 & 4: WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
DAY 12: FRIDAY
Mayotte, Comoros.
Please note: * 05 Nov. 2007. On this departure date you
spend one night at an African Safari Club hotel before sailing
DAYS 5 & 6: FRIDAY & SATURDAY
DAY 13: SATURDAY
on the cruise, transferring directly to the airport on Day 16 for
Mahé, Seychelles.
At sea.
At sea.
your direct return daytime flight to Gatwick.
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Arrive at 0900 hours and stay on board for two
nights. Sail at 0600 hours on Sunday.
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Maputo
South Africa
Cape
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Port Elizabeth
Mossel Bay
Voyage to the Cape
scape the winter chill and join M.S. Royal Star as she sets sail from Mombasa on a
DAY 19: TUESDAY
voyage through the Indian Ocean, bound for the Cape.
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You first visit mysterious Zanzibar and Portuguese influenced Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.
South Africa reveals an abundance of breathtaking scenery and diverse cultures. With many of the
spectacular places of interest lying on or close to the coast, a journey by sea is the ideal way to
savour the highlights of this wonderful country. You finally cruise in to the world-famous city of
Cape Town, which lies at the foot of Table Mountain. Here you have time to explore and absorb
the exciting atmosphere of this vibrant city.
DEPARTURE DATE : 18 Jan 2008.
1 night on aircraft)
DEPARTURE DATE : 01 Feb.* 2008.
DAY 11: MONDAY
East London, South Africa.
Please note: * 01 Feb. 2008. On this departure date you cruise
DAY 12: TUESDAY
only, with no hotel stays in Mombasa. The cruise itinerary
Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
operates in reverse and is for 14 nights with an extra day spent
at sea, transferring directly to the airport on Saturday morning
for your direct return daytime flight to Gatwick.
DAY 13: WEDNESDAY
Itinerary is as follows:
DAY 1: FRIDAY
Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Fri: Fly overnight from Gatwick to Mombasa.
Sat-Mon: On arrival at Mombasa airport, transfer to your
DAYS 14 & 15: THURSDAY & FRIDAY
flight to Cape Town. Stay on board M.S. Royal Star for three
DAY 2: SATURDAY
Cape Town, South Africa.
Mombasa, Kenya.
Arrive at 1200 hours and stay on board for
two nights.
Wed: Port Elizabeth. Arrive 0700 hours, sail 1700 hours.
DAYS 16 - 18: SATURDAY - MONDAY
Fri: Durban. Arrive 0700 hours, sail 1800 hours.
Cape Town, South Africa –
Mombasa, Kenya.
Sat: At sea.
Morning arrival. Transfer to an African Safari
Club hotel for a one night stay.
DAY 3: SUNDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
Transfer to M.S. Royal Star. Sail at 1700 hours.
DAY 4: MONDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DAYS 5 – 7: TUESDAY – THURSDAY
At sea.
DAY 8: FRIDAY
Maputo, Mozambique.
Arrive at 1300 hours. Sail at 0700 hours on
Saturday.
DAY 9: SATURDAY
At sea.
DAY 10: SUNDAY
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return daytime flight to Gatwick
Durban, South Africa.
Transfer to Cape Town airport for your flight to
Mombasa. On arrival, transfer to an African
Safari Club hotel for a three night stay.
Cape Winelands
nights. Sail at 1300 hours on Monday.
Tue: Mossel Bay. Arrive 0700 hours, sail 1700 hours.
Thu: East London. Arrive 0700 hours, sail 1200 hours.
Sun: Maputo. Arrive 0700 hours, sail 1700 hours.
Mon-Thu: At sea.
Fri: Zanzibar. Arrive 0700 hours, sail 1800 hours.
Sat: Transfer to Mombasa airport for your direct return
daytime flight to Gatwick.
The
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Kenya
Mombasa
Praslin
Zanzibar
Mahé
La Digue
Mesali
Nosy Bé
Mayotte
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The Mascarenes
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wondrous variety on this
exceptional winter cruise.
Following two relaxing nights at an African
Safari Club hotel in Kenya, you fly to Mahé for
three enchanting days in The Seychelles,
epitome of a tropical paradise. Two lazy days at
sea bring you to Mauritius, renowned for its
exquisite beaches, blue lagoons and coral reefs.
Savour the French flair of neighbouring La
Réunion, an island of dramatic volcanic craters
and gorges, before rounding the coast of
Madagascar to Nosy Bé and Mayotte. After
visiting the ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar, your final
port of call is Mesali where you can simply
relax, snorkel and swim on this tiny atoll,
exclusive to African Safari Club.
DEPARTURE DATES : 25 Feb.*, 17 Nov. 2008.
02 Mar. 2009.
Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius
THURSDAY
DAY 19: FRIDAY
DAY 20: SATURDAY
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Mombasa, Kenya.
DAYS 12 & 13: FRIDAY & SATURDAY
DAY 21: SUNDAY
Mesali, Tanzania.
DAYS 4 - 6: THURSDAY - SATURDAY
board. Sail at 1700 hours on Saturday.
Mahé, Seychelles.
flight to Mahé. Embark M.S. Royal Star and stay
on board for three nights. Sail at 0600 hours on
Sunday.
At sea.
DAY 1: MONDAY
DAY 7: SUNDAY
At sea.
At sea.
DAY 22: MONDAY
Mombasa, Kenya.
DAYS 16 & 17: TUESDAY &
WEDNESDAY
DAY 23: TUESDAY
board. Sail at 1700 hours on Wednesday.
DAY 18: THURSDAY
Please note: * 25 Feb. 2008. On this departure date, on arrival
Mayotte, Comoros.
in Mombasa, you transfer to M.S. Royal Star after lunch at an
African Safari Club hotel and have a three night stay at an
African Safari Club hotel after the cruise.
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Vallée de Mai, the Seychelles
THE SEYCHELLES
he fascinating Seychelles are made up of 100 islands
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scattered in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Isolated for
thousands of years they have an extraordinary plant and animal
life, many of which are endemic to the area. The tropical waters,
made famous by Jacques Cousteau, are an exotic and beautiful
coral underworld. Each island is unique with the combination of
lush green vegetation surrounded by white sandy beaches.
MAHÉ
Mahé, the largest of The Seychelles boasts no less than sixty eight
powdery white sand beaches surrounded by coral reefs. The abundant
vegetation rises through plantations of coconut palms and cinnamon to
forested peaks that afford fantastic views of the neighbouring islands.
The capital, Victoria, has a number of Creole restaurants, craft shops, art
galleries and a colourful fruit market. At the superb Botanical Gardens
highlights include giant tortoises, an orchid garden and the unique
coco-de-mer palm from neighbouring Praslin.
Optional Excursions
Mahé - Reef Safari (half day) - £34
(approx.)
A trip in a glass-bottom boat to the St. Anne Marine National Park to
view the vivid coral reef with time to feed many colourful fish. You then
visit a small beautiful island for snorkelling, swimming or simply
sunbathing.
Mahé Island (full day) - £48
(approx.)
A tour of the island that includes a visit to the Botanical Gardens,
Victoria, the Mission Lodge, a creole lunch followed by a stop at a nearby
beach with time for swimming and then on to a small crafts village.
PRASLIN
Praslin is the second largest island of The Seychelles and is home to the
Seychelles Black Parrot, Blue Pigeon and Bulbul, three of the world’s
rarest birds. It is perhaps most famous, however, for the indescribably
beautiful Vallée de Mai. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a
magnificent forest of palms and other rare flora and fauna, where the
unique double nutted coco-de-mer palm grows in abundance. Beaches
are of glorious white sand and dramatic boulders. With its rich diversity,
Praslin offers an unforgettable experience.
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The Seychelles
Mahé, the Seychelles
Optional Excursions
Vallée de Mai (half day) - £36
(approx.)
During a one hour nature trail on foot through the world famous Vallée
de Mai, you have the opportunity to admire a great variety of endemic
plants and trees in this tropical forest and have a chance to see the
unique coco-de-mer palm. You then drive to the beautiful beach of Anse
Lazio where you have some free time to swim or just simply relax.
Robinson Crusoe (full day) - £93
(approx.)
You first cruise to the small, unspoilt island of St. Pierre. Time to snorkel
and see the many colourful fish, coral formations and sponges that
abound on the reef. You then sail to the protected island of Curieuse. An
unspoilt nature reserve, it is home to hundreds of Aldabra giant tortoises,
land and sea birds, the famous coco-de-mer palm, and many species of
tropical plants. There is a guided walk around the island. You can then
enjoy a beach barbecue with time to swim and snorkel.
LA DIGUE
Just 4km east of Praslin, La Digue is one of the most beautiful islands of
The Seychelles, and is also considered amongst the most picturesque in
the world. The island remains virtually unspoilt, with transportation
mainly by ox-cart or bicycle. Giant naturally sculptured granite boulders,
stately green palms, brilliant white sand and the turquoise ocean comprise
its idyllic setting. The bird sanctuary is home to some of the few
remaining Paradise Flycatchers, which are endemic to the area.
Optional Excursions
Robinson Crusoe (full day) - £93
(approx.)
See description above.
(If the ship anchors off La Digue, approx £14pp is payable for the return ferry journey to Praslin.)
Or, just simply explore this most beautiful Seychelle island at your leisure.
Botanical Gardens, Mahé
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THE COMOROS ISLANDS
he Comoros lie some 500km from the African coast and
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Optional Excursions
Southern Island Tour (half day) - £35 (approx.)
deep-sea fish known as the coelacanthe, thought to be long
You drive along the coast passing through local villages and lush tropical
vegetation before visiting the Vanilla and Ylang-Ylang Museum. Then
drive to the Chirongui Pass for a panoramic view over the Chirongui
volcanic mountain, the colourful lagoon of Mayotte and Boueni Bay. You
then visit the oldest Baobab tree on the island, stop at a local village
before arriving at the capital, Mamoudzou.
extinct, but discovered earlier last century in these waters.
Snorkelling Trip (half day) - £23
MAYOTTE
A chance to discover the beautiful underwater world of the lagoon of
Mayotte, one of the biggest closed lagoons in the world. After a leisurely
cruise you arrive next to the coral reef with time for snorkelling.
comprise four islands. They are the major producer of the
world’s perfume essences, processed from the blossoms of
ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange, hence the name “Les Iles
Parfumées”. The Comoros are also famous for the prehistoric
The French island of Mayotte is the oldest and most southerly of the
Comoros. Encircled by a coral reef forming the world’s largest lagoon,
with a spectacular and exotic underwater world, its glorious interior is of
volcanic peaks, thundering waterfalls, dense jungle and lush plantations.
The colonial atmosphere of the capital, Mamoudzou, is distinctly French
and here you can sample delicious fresh seafood at a local restaurant or
admire the superb crafts of the Comorean artisans.
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Sea Blue Safari (full day) - £90
(approx.)
(approx.)
A speedboat takes you to the famous Passe en S. area for snorkelling –
one of the most beautiful coral reefs on Mayotte (tide and weather
permitting). You then visit ‘Islot de sable blanche’ where coral and shells
create the effect of pure white sand on the island. You finally visit the
secluded beach of Sasilé, when you can enjoy a beach barbecue.
Nosy Tanikely, Madagascar
of the hotel.
ANJOUAN
Anjouan, the ‘Scented Isle’ is the most densely populated island in the
archipelago. Not only is the Arab influence most in evidence here, its deep
valleys, waterfalls, profusion of lakes and well-tended plantations make the
island unforgettable.
Optional Excursions
Island Tour (half day) - £24 (approx.)
You stop at the Col de Patsi viewpoint to look up to the highest
mountain on the island, N’bingui (1595m), before arriving at the former
capital Domani. You visit the mausoleum and have time for a walk around
the town. You then drive to the capital Moutsamoudou and visit the
Citadel which was built in 1831 with British funds to protect the city from
attacks by pirates.
Lokobe Adventure Tour (full day) - £39
(approx.)
Starting from Hellville, you first drive to a small village and then paddle
(approx 45 minutes) in a pirogue (traditional canoe) along the coast. You
continue on foot (approx 11/2 hours) through the nature reserve, followed
by lunch on the beach. In the afternoon there is time to explore the local
village. Your day ends with a return trip in the pirogue, with time for
more souvenir shopping in Hellville.
Nosy Komba/Nosy Tanikely (full day) - £37
(approx.)
After a visit to the lemur reserve on Nosy Komba, continue your day with
a boat trip to the uninhabited island of Nosy Tanikely, a marine nature
reserve and one of the most beautiful snorkelling areas of Madagascar.
Enjoy a Malagasy barbecue lunch on the beach.
MADAGASCAR
adagascar is the worlds fourth largest island and has a
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unique diversity of plant and animal life, including some
3,000 species of beetles, ferns and flowers. Many species of
lemur, mongoose and civets, and 23 species of tenrec are found
here, along with a similarly unique variety of reptiles and
amphibians. It has been said that four out of five species of
plant and animal life are unique to the island.
NOSY BÉ
This ‘Perfumed Isle’ is home to vanilla, sugar and pepper plantations and
is fringed by miles of white sand beaches. It’s little capital, Hellville, has
many boutiques and interesting tourist shops. From here you can head
into the countryside, enjoying magnificent views of the island’s deep-blue
crater lakes from the peak of Mt. Passot or take a trip to the nearby island
of Nosy Komba. This lovely island plays host to a colony of black lemur.
Optional Excursions
Nosy Komba (half day) - £29
(approx.)
Enjoy a visit to the lemur reserve on this small volcanic island, followed by
time for swimming, sunbathing or shopping for souvenirs.
Nosy Bé Island Tour (full day) - £39
(approx.)
Explore the harbour town of Hellville, followed by a drive past sugar cane
plantations, rice and ylang-ylang fields. You then visit a ylang-ylang
distillery. Before a Malagasy buffet lunch at a hotel you will stop at a
typical Malagasy village. After lunch you can relax and enjoy the facilities
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Zanzibar
MADAGASCAR (cont.)
TANZANIAN ISLANDS
ANTSIRANANA (DIEGO SUAREZ)
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lose to the shores of Tanzania lie some exotic and beautiful
islands, far removed from the humdrum of mainland life.
This town is also known as Diego Suarez after the Portuguese explorer
who came here in 1543. Situated in the extreme north of the island, it is
set on a promontory jutting into a large bay and is considered to be one
of the world’s finest natural harbours. Close by is the Amber Mountain
National Park with its waterfalls, crater lakes, botanical trails and it is also
a haven for wildlife. In the town there is a daily colourful market, craft
shops and a British cemetery for those who lost their lives in the 1942
amphibious invasion by the Allies to the west of town called Operation
Ironclad. Within easy reach are white sand beaches where you can swim,
snorkel or simply relax.
The ‘Spice Island’ of Zanzibar is blessed with glorious beaches, coral reefs
and fragrant clove plantations. You can stroll through the winding streets
of the capital, Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Arabic
buildings are graced with intricately carved doors, and admire the ruins of
the Sultan’s Palace built with the riches of the spice, ivory and slave
trades. You may like to head out of town to see a little more of this
scenic island or perhaps spend time at a spice plantation.
City Tour (half day) - £26
Optional Excursions
(approx.
On this tour highlights include a visit to the British Cemetery, the Statue
of Joffre, a French General known for his brilliant war strategies, the
‘Sugar Loaf’ viewpoint and then you have time to walk around the busy
local market.
Amber Mountain National Park (full day) - £52
(approx.
You first drive to Joffreville, with its typical Creole houses, before arriving
at the ‘Montagne d’Ambre’ National Park. A spectacular volcanic massif,
it has lush forests, spectacular waterfalls, crater lakes, unique flora and
fauna and an abundance of wildlife that includes seven species of lemur.
Enjoy a two hour guided nature walk stopping at the viewpoint of
Grande Cascade which plunges 80 metres into a forest grotto. In the
afternoon you drive to the ‘Sugar Loaf’ viewpoint before returning to
town with time to visit the local market. Lunch is included.
MAHAJANGA
Situated on the north-west coast at the mouth of the islands largest river,
the Betsiboka, the town’s name comes from Swahili meaning ‘Town of
Flowers’, aptly named due to its many colourful plants and flowering
bougainvillea. Despite its shallow harbour, it is one of the islands chief
ports. You will find interesting colonial buildings, mosques and churches,
a museum, a 700 year old baobab tree and the remains of a 19th century
fort. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the promenade or visit one of the
nearby beaches.
Antsanitia (half day) - £31
(approx.
You drive north and have time to relax at the modern, beach-front
Antsanitia Resort Hotel which is situated on the estuary of the Morira
river.
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ZANZIBAR
Old Stone Town and Spice Farm (half day) - £32
(approx.)
A chance to get a real flavour of this fascinating island. Included in your
tour will be a visit to a traditional market, the Anglican Cathedral, Old
Stone Town, the House of Wonders and the Sultan’s Palace, followed by a
drive to a typical spice plantation.
Panorama Tour (half day) - £31
(approx.)
You first visit the ruins of the Mahurubi Palace and then observe the local
craftsmen who build and repair the traditional dhow boats. After a visit to
a local woodcarving workshop you drive through the countryside of the
Kiboje area with its villages and plantations. A stop is made at a copra
factory before arriving at Chuini Beach where refreshments are served.
Blue Safari (full day) - £52
(approx.)
You first visit Old Stone Town to see its most popular landmarks and then
board a traditional dhow boat. Relax on board as you sail to your
snorkelling destination, a pure white sand bank, comprising coral and
shells, surrounded by a coral reef. Marvel at the many varieties of tropical
fish and colourful corals. After a beach barbecue, you have more time to
relax in this unique setting.
MESALI
The palm-fringed slopes and glorious white sand beaches of the tiny
Mesali atoll rise from the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean evoking
images of Robinson Crusoe’s desert island. Exclusive to African Safari
Club, this really is the epitome of a tropical island paradise. It is a quiet
place, far away from everyday life, where you can walk barefoot through
the sands, enjoy the delights of a beach barbecue, swim or paddle in the
warm shallows or spend time snorkelling around the beautiful coral
formations. Dolphin, tuna, sailfish, giant Napoleon wrasse and manta are
all frequent visitors here and you may well be lucky enough to spot a few.
Zanzibar
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Your Ports
of Call
THE MASCARENES
hese islands lie some 800km east of Madagascar in the
T
Pamplemousse Royal Botanical Gardens, Mauritius
Optional Excursions
Northern Impressions (half day) - £31
(approx.)
an ancient land mass which once united Asia and Africa. Marvel
Included on this tour are the famous Pamplemousse Royal Botanical
Gardens with its huge range of flora, the famous model boat factory of
‘Historic Marine’ to see traditional boat building at first hand, and Cap
Malheureux with it’s magnificent views over northern Mauritius.
at the remarkable flora and fauna unique to the Mascarenes
Ile aux Cerfs (full day) - £43
and, although many species, including the dodo, have since
become extinct, some indigenous birds and reptiles can still be
This idyllic island, with its beautiful white sand beaches, is the perfect
place to relax, take a cooling swim and enjoy a typical creole lunch.
found here. The surrounding waters are also home to the blue,
Southern Island (full day) - £49
black and striped Marlin, among the most powerful fish in the
After visiting the capital, Port Louis and the restored colonial villa of
Eureka, you drive to the ‘Terre de Couleurs de Chamarel’ to witness a
geological phenomenon as the earth glows in different colours. You also
visit the breathtaking waterfall of ‘Riviere du Cap’, which falls 90 metres
and after a creole lunch at Domain de St. Denis, you drive to the lake at
Grand Bassin and then on to Curepipe to view Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct
volcanic crater, with its magnificent views.
Tropic of Capricorn. The islands of Mauritius, La Réunion
and Rodrigues form the Mascarene archipelago, the remains of
Indian Ocean.
MAURITIUS
Mark Twain was once moved to exclaim that God modelled heaven on
Mauritius. Uninhabited until the 17th century, today it is a thriving island
of diverse cultures - African, Indian, Chinese and European - a unique
racial harmony. The island’s ever changing scenery belies its small area.
Lofty forested mountain peaks overlook undulating fields of sugar cane,
all encompassed by fantastic coastal scenery of powdery white sand
beaches and spectacular blue lagoons, rich in marine life. In Port Louis,
the Pamplemousse Royal Botanical Gardens are noted for 60 different
types of palms, including the enormous Talipot Palm, which flowers only
once in 100 years and then dies.
(approx.)
(approx.)
LA RÉUNION
The largest of the Mascarenes, La Réunion is an island of dense
vegetation with many ancient forest species and environments surviving
to the present day. Although it has a number of superb beaches, it is the
island’s exotic interior that most fascinates the visitor with its dramatic
mountains, wide craters, deep gorges and an active volcano.
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Optional Excursions
Cape Town
The West Coast (half day) - £31
(approx.)
You drive towards St Paul, the former capital and second largest
settlement on the island. A stop is then made for refreshments at St Gilles
les Bains, the premier beach resort on the island. After a visit to the
islands Aquarium a short stop is made at Roches Noires, another popular
beach area, before returning to St Paul where you visit the Sailor
Cemetery. The poet Leconte de Lisle and the pirate Olivier ‘La Buse’
Levasseur (The Buzzard) are buried here.
Piton Maido (half day) - £31
(approx.)
A chance to enjoy some of the best views of La Réunion as you travel to
the Cirque de Mafate crater. At the 2204m viewpoint, you look down into
the crater which contains three villages, the most isolated on the island.
You return by the same route via the village of La Petite France, where
you will visit a geranium oil distillery.
Piton de la Fournaise (full day) - £49
ometimes known as the ‘Rainbow Nation' for its fascinating
S
mix of peoples and cultures, it offers spectacular scenery
(approx.)
A drive south takes you to Nez de Boeuf with its spectacular views, before
you make your way to the volcanic crater of Pas de Bellcombe where, at
2077m, you look down into the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano.
Enjoy a typical creole lunch in one of the villages at the base of the
volcano.
Cirque de Salazie (full day) - £45
SOUTH AFRICA
(approx.)
Get a flavour of old colonial days with this trip that includes a visit to
St Denis, the capital, followed by an exploration of La Réunion’s lush
interior as you make your way to Salazie, the agricultural centre of the
island. Lunch is taken at Hellbourg before returning to St Denis.
from rugged mountain ranges, lush forests, arid deserts and
sandy beaches.
DURBAN
Durban is South Africa’s third largest city and is one of Africa’s busiest
ports. High-rise buildings lie next to Indian bazaars with African
townships close by. The Golden Mile is where most of the major tourist
attractions and beaches can be found. Other places to visit are the Local
History Museum, the Maritime Museum, and the Botanic Gardens with its
splendid orchid hot-house. Inland is the mountain area of Drakensberg a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with tumbling waterfalls, lush forests,
sky-high peaks and traditional Zulu villages.
Optional Excursions
(approx.)
See the main sights of the city which include the City Hall, the Juma
Mosque, The Post Office, one of Durban’s most impressive colonial
buildings, and visit a popular Indian market which sells everything from
fruit to African masks. Finally, you visit U-Shaka Marine World to see the
dolphin show.
Valley of 1000 Hills (half day) - £43
(approx.)
You drive through the suburbs of Kloof and Botha’s Hill to Phe Zulu
cultural village in the valley of 1000 Hills, and admire the stunning views
en route. Here, you will be given an insight in to the culture and heritage
of the Zulu nation and be entertained by zulu dancers. You also have the
possibility to consult a ‘sangoma’ (witch-doctor) and visit a snake and
crocodile farm.
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Your Ports
of Call
Cango Caves, Mossel Bay
SOUTH AFRICA (cont.)
Optional Excursions
EAST LONDON
East London is South Africa's only river port and lies in a sheltered
harbour at the mouth of the Buffalo River. The East London Museum
houses the most famous fish in the world - the coelacanthe - which was
discovered off the coast of East London in 1938, and also the only known
dodo egg in the world.
You visit the Diaz Museum Complex, where you can send a letter from
Africa’s oldest post box. Continue to The Point and the Cape St. Blaize
Lighthouse which has magnificent views across the bay.
Optional Excursions
(approx.)
Admire many of the city’s quaint buildings which date back to the 19th
century and visit the historical sights of this city including the East
London Museum and City Hall with its monument to Steve Biko.
Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve (full day) - £57
(approx.)
Experience a taste of Africa’s wildlife with a game drive in this reserve,
just a 30 minute drive from East London.
PORT ELIZABETH
Port Elizabeth, set along the shores of Algoa Bay, is a gateway to the
Garden Route, the lush coastal area that stretches towards Cape Town.
You will find sweeping promenades, attractive Victorian houses, and
several parks boasting beautiful flora and fauna. One of its many
historical attractions is the 5km Donkin Heritage Trail where you can
follow in the footsteps of the early settlers and visit 47 historical sights.
(approx.)
Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves (full day) - £79
(approx.)
Drive via the Robinson Pass to the semi-desert region of the ‘Little Karoo’,
the centre of ostrich breeding in South Africa. Your first stop is at the
Cango Caves, the largest in South Africa and then visit an ostrich farm.
Enjoy a traditional lunch, including some ostrich dishes.
CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is the highlight of any holiday to South Africa. One of the
most beautiful cities in the world, it nestles at the foot of imposing Table
Mountain and is fringed by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, originally a working port, has been redeveloped and now boasts hotels, cafés, first-rate restaurants and
exclusive shops. The highlight of any visit is surely a cable car up to the
top of Table Mountain (weather permitting) with its spectacular views out
to the haunting prison on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was
imprisoned. Not to be missed is the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach, famous for its
colony of Jackass penguins. Also within easy reach are the Cape
Winelands where you can sample the excellent wines of the region. Or
simply relax on the magnificent beaches at Clifton and Camps Bay.
(approx.)
Get to know this ‘friendly city’. Highlights include City Hall, St. Mary’s and
St. Augustines Cathedrals, The Donkin Reserve, The Museum and Fort
Frederick which was built in 1799.
Addo Elephant Park (full day) - £76
(approx.)
Some 75km north of the city, Addo National Park has a unique place in
the story to conserve the African elephant. Spend the day game-viewing
in this conservation area. Over 150 different bird species and approx.
600 plant species have been recorded here. Lunch is included.
MOSSEL BAY
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Mossel Bay, one of the most historical towns in South Africa has many
museums, the prime one being the Bartolomeu Dias Museum complex. He
was the first European to touch South African soil in 1488. Here you will
find the famous ‘Post Office Tree’ which is over 500 years old and a
national monument. In the town are a good selection of shops, cafés,
bars and restaurants.
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Optional Excursions
City Tour and Table Mountain (half day) - £43
(approx.)
You ascend Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting). At
1067 metres, enjoy amazing views of the city, Robben Island and the
Cape Peninsula. You also see such sights as the Museum, City Hall, the
‘Old Castle’, the ‘Company’s Gardens’ and the historic Malay quarter.
Winelands Tour (full day) - £66
(approx.)
Admire the beauty of the countryside as you drive to the historic
university town of Stellenbosch, the centre of the Winelands and the
oldest town of the region. You continue to the picturesque town of
Franschhoek and after lunch, you visit Paarl, famed for its red wines.
There will be time to sample the excellent wines of the region.
Cape Point and Peninsula Tour (full day) - £69
(approx.)
You travel along the Atlantic coastline to the fishing village of Hout Bay
and then cross the mountain via Chapman’s Peak Drive to the worldrenowned Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at Cape Point. You
continue along the False Bay coastline to Simonstown where the South
African Navy headquarters are located. You also visit the penguin colony
at Boulders Beach. Lunch is included.
MOZAMBIQUE
MAPUTO
Maputo (formerly Lourenco Marques) is located near the very southern
tip of the country. Renowned for its colonial Portuguese architecture, it
has wide avenues, colourful markets, cafés, bars and restaurants.
Maputo’s most important landmark is its old Portuguese fortress which
was built in 1787. Other places of interest are the impressive Central
Railway Station (designed by Eiffel who gave us the famous tower), and
the Botanical Gardens.
Maputo, Mozambique
Optional Excursions
(approx.)
You will stop at the Fortress, central market, the Central Railway Station
and the Nucleu do Arte (artists’ studio). A stop will also be made at the
National History Museum (entrance fee not included – approx US$2 per
person). You will also drive past the Botanical Gardens, the House of
Steel (also designed by Eiffel) and the old torture prison.
Some excursions involve walking over rough terrain, climbing in and out of high vehicles or arriving by speed boat or motorised dhow. Some excursions also operate in choppy sea conditions.
You should speak to the Tourist Office on board or in your hotel prior to booking your excursions if you have any concerns, or if you have any medical condition that may prevent you from
participating. Take special care when embarking and disembarking tenders for shore excursions.
Please note: Excursions at all ports of call can only be booked on board M.S. Royal Star.
We try our best to keep to these published excursions and relevant itineraries, but we reserve the right to vary them as may be necessary from time to time.
All prices are subject to change.
CLIMATE INFORMATION
AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURE (˚C) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY RAINFALL (MM)
Cape Town
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
˚C
27
27
27
24
22
20
19
21
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
22 40.6
23 2.5
24 0.0
27 17.8
La Digue, The Seychelles
mm
15.2
15.2
20.3
40.6
68.6
94.0
83.8
76.2
Comoros
Maputo
Mombasa
Seychelles
Zanzibar
mm
N/A
N/A
195.6
68.6
7.6
0.0
2.5
2.5
˚C
27
27
27
26
26
25
25
24
mm
251.5
246.4
215.9
221.0
147.3
101.6
114.3
88.9
˚C mm
26 152.4
26 134.6
26 99.1
23 50.8
21 27.9
20 17.8
19 15.2
20 12.7
˚C mm
27 33.0
27 15.2
28 55.9
28 154.9
26 236.2
25 88.9
24 71.1
25 68.6
˚C
27
27
27
27
25
24
23
23
mm
N/A
N/A
167.6
177.8
124.5
63.5
81.3
96.5
˚C mm
26 88.9
27 55.9
27 152.4
26 N/A
24 N/A
23 68.6
22 48.3
22 48.3
27 2.5
27 20.3
27 119.4
27 N/A
26
26
26
27
61.0
66.0
88.9
190.5
22
22
25
26
26 66.0
27 104.1
28 104.1
28 76.2
24
25
26
27
121.9
205.7
215.9
N/A
22 50.8
23 96.5
24 226.1
26 193.0
˚C
27
27
28
28
28
27
26
26
Mascarenes
30.5
50.8
78.7
94.0
These figures are given as a guide only and no responsibility can be taken for any errors or omissions.
Sources: www.weather.com & www.climate-zone.com. N/A means no data was available at time of going to press.
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African Safari
Club Hotels
Kasr al Bahar
Hotel
RATING :
LOCATION : MTWAPA
TRANSFER : 30 minutes (approx.)
from Mombasa Airport
I
f you are looking for total relaxation
then the Kasr al Bahar, with its
distinctive Arab architecture, could be
just the hotel for you. Situated on
tranquil Mtwapa Creek, 15km north of
Mombasa and just 3km from Shanzu
Beach, the Kasr al Bahar Hotel offers the
ideal holiday combination of a small,
intimate hotel with the facilities of a
large hotel complex just a short ride
away.
All guests receive a
complimentary glass of
local wine, beer or water
at lunch and dinner.
MOST OF OUR ITINERARIES
INCLUDE A STAY IN KENYA AT
ONE OF AFRICAN SAFARI CLUB’S
HOTELS. FOR HOLIDAYS THAT
INCORPORATE A HOTEL STAY
EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR
CRUISE, YOUR HOTEL WILL BE
ALLOCATED ON ARRIVAL IN
KENYA AND EXAMPLES ARE
FEATURED OVER THE NEXT
FOUR PAGES.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
34 bedrooms are housed in three separate two
storey buildings or bungalows, all of which have
the added attraction of a separate seating area.
They are spacious and all have twin beds, a
private shower and wc, and a balcony or terrace
with table and chairs. The two storey buildings
have air-conditioning and the bungalows have
ceiling fans. Whether you are travelling as a
couple or just two friends together, but would
like your own privacy, you can choose to stay in
one of the 16 small, simply furnished rooms with
ceiling fans, situated on one level. Through the
porch entrance, two separate doors each lead to
a bedroom with a private shower and wc. In all
bedrooms there is a 13-amp power point and a
safe for which a small charge is made. Please
note that there are no lifts.
WINING AND DINING
At the Kasr al Bahar meals are taken in the
restaurant which is decorated in keeping with the
hotel’s Arabic theme. A hot and cold buffet
breakfast is offered. Lunch and dinner, including
some local dishes, are served from a table d’hote
menu. Alternatively, lunch may be taken at the
Flamingo Beach Hotel. Afternoon tea is also
served daily, for a small charge. For that special
occasion, you can dine al fresco in the hotel’s
‘Al Dabhra’ à la carte restaurant, which overlooks
Mtwapa Creek and is well-renowned for its fine
international cuisine. During the day, enjoy a
refreshing drink at the pool bar or enjoy a
pre-dinner cocktail in the main restaurant bar.
FACILITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
Walking through well-tended gardens you will
find the hotel’s swimming pool, pool-bar and sun
terrace which provide a quiet location in which to
enjoy the sunshine. Sun beds are available, for a
small charge (approximately £1 per person per
day). Please note that pool towels are not
provided. Down several flights of steep steps (not
recommended for those with walking difficulties),
you reach the hotel’s small jetty. Within the hotel’s
grounds on Mtwapa Creek, you will find a large
man-made lagoon. The surrounding area has a
well-tended garden with sunbeds, for which a
small charge is made (approximately £1 per person
per day) and a bar for those refreshing drinks and
snacks during the day.
Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage (payable
locally) or should you feel energetic you can play
boules and mini-golf. You can also relax on the
beach, swim in the sea and enjoy the many
facilities offered at the nearby Flamingo Beach
Hotel on Shanzu Beach. Each morning a free boat
service operates from the hotel’s jetty to ASC’s
Marina and then a short bus ride takes you to the
Flamingo Beach Hotel with the transfer operating
in reverse in the late afternoon.
Evening entertainment at the hotel comprises
music and dancing one evening each week.
There is also a wider choice of popular evening
entertainment at our Shanzu Holiday Resort.
Transport is available (on request) to and from
our hotels on Shanzu Beach for those who have
booked a Gourmet Pass. For those without a
Gourmet Pass, taxis can be arranged with costs
payable locally.
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Shanzu-Paradise
Beach Hotel
RATING :
LOCATION : SHANZU BEACH
ituated on glorious Shanzu Beach,
S
18km north of Mombasa, this hotel
is situated within the same grounds as
the Coral Beach and Palm Beach Hotels
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
This hotel comprises several 2 and 3 storey
buildings and has 330 rooms which are situated
around the swimming pools and gardens.
There are two swimming pools with large sun
bathing terraces, one has a sunken pool bar,
and being situated on Shanzu Beach with its
11/2 km long stretch of white sand, swimming
opportunities are unlimited.
The air-conditioned bedrooms are simply
furnished, bright and spacious with twin beds,
a private shower and wc, and a balcony or patio
with a table and chairs. There is a 13-amp power
point and a safe, for which a small charge is
made. All overlook the gardens or swimming
pool areas. Please note that there are no lifts.
Suites are available and benefit from a bathroom
with a private shower and wc, a separate lounge
with a fridge and a large balcony complete with
sun loungers. For supplements, please refer to page 46.
and forms part of the popular Shanzu
WINING AND DINING
Holiday Resort. It offers an excellent
The two cool and airy restaurants are built in
traditional Makuti style with a thatched roof
creating a distinct character and ambience. A
buffet style continental breakfast is offered.
Varied hot and cold dishes are served at lunch,
buffet style. Dinner will be served from either a
buffet or table d’hôte menu. For that special
treat Le Gourmet à la carte restaurant offers fine
cuisine at realistic prices. Please note that access
to this restaurant and one other is reached via a
number of steps. Drinks and snacks can be
purchased at the cafeteria throughout the day
and until early evening.
value fun-filled holiday with a range of
sports facilities in a relaxing and
peaceful location. Stroll past tended
lawns and shady coconut palms, down
the steps to the beach where glittering
white sands slope gently into the Indian
Ocean.
DELUXE PACKAGE AND GOURMET PASS
MAKE YOUR STAY AT THE KASR AL BAHAR AND SHANZUPARADISE BEACH HOTELS A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL BY
UPGRADING TO OUR DELUXE PACKAGE.
Treat yourself to a:
A special return transfer (with other Deluxe Package guests) between
Mombasa airport and your hotel.
Complimentary sun beds.
A complimentary beach towel per guest.
PLUS... OUR GOURMET PASS PROVIDES:
Dinner at any of our à la carte restaurants.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR MORE DETAILS
Our friendly and outgoing staff will organise
impromptu games such as water polo, aqua
aerobics, football and volleyball matches which
all add to the fun. Tennis and table tennis are
also available, for a small charge.
For the less energetic you can simply relax
around the pool on a sun bed, for which a small
charge is made (approximately £1 per person per
day). Please note that pool towels are not
provided.
There are three bars and on most evenings there
will be entertainment within the Shanzu
Holiday Resort (which also includes open air
discos and parties) or at least at one of the
other ASC hotels on Shanzu Beach. Guests are
free to use all facilities at the hotels in the Shanzu
Holiday Resort.
You can browse around the Shanzu Holiday
Market which has a selection of shops and a
Bazaar offering a wide selection of local crafts.
For your peace of mind, you will also find a
doctors surgery. A cafeteria also offers cold
drinks and ice creams at reasonable prices. The
Show Palace provides occasional evening
entertainment (see page 37). For those who like
a flutter, a visit to the Twin Star Casino would
not go amiss, while the adjacent Lion King Club
features regular music and dancing.
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African Safari
Club Hotels
A
sweeping drive amidst lush tropical gardens leads you to the welcoming and
friendly Dolphin Hotel, which enjoys an enviable position right on palm-fringed
The hotel's swimming pool, sun terrace and pool
bar are just a few metres away from the white
sandy beach, perfect for relaxing days in the sun.
Sun beds, both around the pool and on the
beach are available, for a small charge
(approximately £1 per person per day). For a
small supplement, payable locally, you can
reserve your own sunbeds (two) and parasol on
the beach. Please note that pool towels are not
provided. There is also a small shop for your
souvenirs.
Shanzu Beach, 20km north of Mombasa. From the elevated reception area, steps lead
down to the restaurant, bar and shady terrace. Another flight of steps takes you down
to the pool, sun terrace and pool bar, which are floodlit at night. Owing to these
flights of steps, this hotel is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
Dolphin Hotel
RATING :
There is occasional entertainment at night.
Guests are also invited to use the facilities and
enjoy the popular entertainment at our Shanzu
Holiday Resort, to which a complimentary
shuttle bus service operates in the evening.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
The 107 air-conditioned bedrooms are housed in
seven separate two storey buildings. Most have
wonderful views over the gardens and Indian
Ocean, although views of the sea can be
interrupted by the lush foliage. All have twin
beds, a private shower and wc, a terrace or
balcony with a table and chairs, and an internal
telephone. There is a 13-amp power point and a
safe, for which a small charge is made. Please
note that there are no lifts.
Suites in the hotel benefit from a bathroom with
bath, shower and wc and a separate lounge area
with a fridge. The gardens and ocean beyond
can be seen from the large balcony, complete
with sun loungers, although views are partially
obscured by the foliage
For supplements, please refer to page 46.
WINING AND DINING
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The main restaurant overlooks the pool and
beach beyond. A hot and cold buffet breakfast is
offered. Lunch and dinner are served from either
a buffet or table d’hote menu. Afternoon tea is
served around the pool's terrace area for a small
charge. The hotel also has two à la carte
restaurants which offer a good selection of
cuisine at affordable prices; the Watamu Grill
which specialises in local seafood dishes and
grills or savour the ambience of Italy in the
Piccolino restaurant.
During the day, the pool bar can keep you
refreshed as you relax in the sun, while the
restful, air-conditioned Safari Bar is an excellent
venue for that pre-dinner drink with new found
friends.
DELUXE PACKAGE AND GOURMET PASS
MAKE YOUR STAY AT THE DOLPHIN & FLAMINGO BEACH HOTELS
A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL BY UPGRADING TO OUR DELUXE
PACKAGE.
Treat yourself to a:
A special return transfer (with other Deluxe Package guests) between
Mombasa airport and your hotel.
Complimentary sun beds.
A complimentary beach towel per guest.
PLUS... OUR GOURMET PASS PROVIDES:
Dinner at any of our à la carte restaurants.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR MORE DETAILS
Flamingo
Beach Hotel
RATING :
he elegant and serene Flamingo
T
Beach Hotel is situated on idyllic
palm fringed, white-sand Shanzu Beach,
20km north of Mombasa. African Safari
Club’s leading hotel is set amidst acres
of lush tropical gardens. From the main
Most suites are situated on the top floor of the
buildings. They benefit from a separate lounge,
fridge, bath and large balcony complete with sun
loungers. For supplements, please refer to page 46.
building, housing the ornate reception
area, lounge, piano bar and restaurant,
WINING AND DINING
the grounds slope down to the balmy
Make new friends at a shared table in the
spacious restaurant, which overlooks the gardens
and main swimming pool. Enjoy hot and cold
buffets at breakfast and lunch which include
some local dishes, refreshing salads and an array
of fruits, gateaux and sweets. A table d’hote
menu is offered at dinner. For a small charge,
afternoon tea adds an extra touch of elegance
and for that special occasion the Blue Lagoon
à la carte restaurant, with its intimate and romantic
atmosphere, serves some of Kenya’s finest fish
cuisine, which often includes lobster dishes, at
reasonable prices. The pool bar is the main focal
point for socialising during the day and, on
occasions, evenings too. For a quiet aperitif before
dinner, the piano bar is very popular. Drinks and
snacks can be purchased at the hotel’s cafeteria
throughout the day and until early evening.
waters of the Indian Ocean with the
coral reef beyond. Truly a picturesque
and tranquil setting but not ideal for
people with walking difficulties owing
to several flights of steps.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
The 138 air-conditioned bedrooms are housed in
six separate four storey buildings surrounding
the huge lagoon shaped swimming pool and
palm shaded gardens. All rooms have a private
shower and wc, a terrace or balcony with a table
and chairs and most are sea facing although the
views are often interrupted by the lush foliage.
They are spacious and simply furnished with twin
beds, internal telephone, a 13-amp power point
and a safe, for which a small charge is made.
Please note that there are no lifts.
Superior rooms are larger than the standard rooms,
have an extended balcony and generally occupy a
corner position of the buildings.
The hotel boasts a huge lagoon shaped swimming
pool, one of the largest of any hotel in Kenya, and
features an attractive waterfall and island.
Impromptu games and activities are arranged in
the pool and around the broad sun terraces.
Sun beds, for which a small charge is made
(approximately £1 per person per day), are
scattered around the gardens, beside the pool
and on the beach. For a small supplement,
payable locally, you can reserve your own
sunbeds (two) and parasol on the beach. Please
note that pool towels are not provided. A much
smaller pool, complete with sun beds, is
situated on the upper terrace.
Other facilities include four floodlit tennis
courts (payable locally) plus two shops where
you will find a selection of gifts and souvenirs.
There is occasional entertainment at night.
Guests are also invited to use the facilities and
enjoy the popular entertainment at our Shanzu
Holiday Resort, to which a complimentary
shuttle bus service operates in the evening.
SEE MORE OF KENYA
You can see more of Kenya’s astounding
landscapes and incredible wildlife by
extending your holiday by a week or more, if
you so wish. Our special package includes five
nights at our elegant Flamingo Beach Hotel,
plus a two night safari by air to the aweinspiring Masai Mara game reserve - a saving
of £119 per person.
Please refer to pages 41 and 46 for further details and
prices.
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Deluxe Package
and Gourmet Pass
DELUXE PACKAGE
GOURMET PASS
After an overnight flight from the UK, enjoy a special transfer (with other
Deluxe Package guests) to your hotel. The added benefit of this service is
that your luggage goes with you to the hotel, so you can quickly change
in to your swimwear for that first cooling dip in the Indian Ocean or your
hotel pool. During your hotel stay, complimentary sun beds and one beach
towel per guest are also included. For your return flight to the UK, you can
linger a little longer in bed as you will depart later from your hotel than
the other guests, and again, keeping your luggage with you whilst
travelling to Mombasa airport. For supplements, please refer to page 46.
Experience the delights
of dining with our
Gourmet Pass which
gives you the flexibility
to have dinner at any of
our six à la carte
restaurants during your
stay. Enjoy a 4 course
menu with a starter,
soup, main course and
dessert. Drinks are not
included.
RESERVE YOUR SUN BEDS
If you are staying at the Flamingo Beach, Dolphin or Vasco da Gama
Hotels, so that you do not have to worry every day about finding a sun
bed on which to relax, you can reserve two sun beds and a parasol on your
own section of the beach which is directly in front of the Flamingo Beach
and Dolphin Hotels. You also have your own ‘flag service’ for when you
want to order that refreshing drink from your friendly waiter. This facility
can only be booked for the entire duration of your hotel stay.
Our Gourmet Pass allows you to have
dinner at any of the following
restaurants:
Blue Lagoon – Flamingo Beach Hotel
Watamu Grill – Dolphin Hotel
Piccolino Restaurant – Dolphin Hotel
Le Gourmet – Shanzu-Paradise
Beach Hotel
Al Dahbra – Kasr al Bahar Hotel
Seaview Terrace – Vasco da Gama Hotel
A menu from the Watamu Grill restaurant at the Dolphin Hotel
might include, for example:
Starter
• Carpaccio of smoked sail fish with a honey-soy dip.
• Marinated slices of beef fillet in balsamic vinegar served with
chilli peppers and grated parmigiano.
Soup
• Beef consommé with vegetables and lime.
• Lobster Bisque with King Prawns.
Main Course
• Chateaubriand beef fillet with
béarnaise sauce,
seasonal vegetables
and french fries.
• Rock Lobster grilled, poached,
pan-fried or spicy,
whichever you prefer.
• Seafood Varieté seafood platter
including lobster,
prawns and squid.
Dessert
• Crêpes Alex, flambéed pancakes with pineapple and mango.
• Tiramisu with amaretto perfumed biscuits and cocoa.
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A PROGRAMME OF EXCITING
OPTIONAL DAYTIME AND
EVENING EXCURSIONS IS
AVAILABLE DURING YOUR
STAY TO GIVE YOU A GREATER
INSIGHT INTO KENYAN LIFE
AND CULTURE.
Excursions
selection of these excursion are shown below. Prices of excursions start from
AFRICAN NIGHT - £22 (approx.)
approximately £11 per person and are only bookable locally. Further details can be
Experience the magic of an African night, with
mysterious sounds of drums, rhythmic dances
and African dishes. After a boat trip to watch the
sunset on Mtwapa creek, you arrive at the Kasr al
Bahar Hotel where the camp fire is already
burning and African specialities are being
prepared in our African Village. Enjoy the
folkloric performances of the different tribes of
Kenya. The wedding dance of young Masai
warriors showing their impressive high jumps will
be one of the highlights of the evening.
A
found in our General Information Booklet which will be sent with your Confirmation
Invoice.
fishing village, it is now a bustling town with
colourful markets and local bazaars. You also
visit the Gedi Ruins, the remains of a 13th
Century Islamic walled city. Lunch is taken at our
Club Hotel Watamu Beach. A short stop is made
at our Club Hotel Sea Horse before returning to
your hotel.
BUSH TOUR (half day) - £22 (approx.)
Fort Jesus, Mombasa
MOMBASA TOUR (half day) - £11 (approx.)
You first visit the famous ‘Tusks’ which form an
‘M’ for Mombasa, then experience the sight and
sounds of the local market before walking
Fort Jesus, Mombasa
through the old town – a labyrinth of narrow
streets, mosques and old buildings dominated by
its Arabic influence. After seeing the old dhow
harbour you arrive at Fort Jesus, a Portuguese
fortress built in 1593 which is now a museum
(entry fee payable locally - approx. £6 per
person).
MALINDI/WATAMU
A must for those who would like a better
understanding of the bush, the people, their
culture and way of life. After driving north
through many sisal plantations, you turn inland
and pass the settlement area of the Giriama
tribe. Witness their daily life-style and see the
cultivation of cassava and maize, orchards of
bananas, mangos and cashew nuts and an
infinity of palm trees. Look for souvenirs in the
local market before taking lunch at ASC’s private
Marina on Mtwapa Creek.
SHOW PALACE, LION KING
CLUB & TWIN STAR CASINO –
SHANZU HOLIDAY RESORT
SUNDAY BARBECUE - £11 (approx.)
At ASC’s Marina, situated on Mtwapa Creek,
enjoy a barbecue lunch, a kanga fashion show
and then dance to the music of the Solitaire
band. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
(full day) - £32 (approx.)
CREEK SUNDOWNER CRUISE
You drive northwards passing through local
villages, sisal plantations, banana and mango
groves before arriving at Malindi. Once a small
- £22 (approx.)
A romantic boat trip on Mtwapa creek aboard
the ‘Safina’ to marvel at the sunset. Enjoy dinner
on board and be serenaded by the Safina singers.
1001 NIGHTS - £18 (approx.)
Enjoy Arabic specialities from the buffet, be
entertained by belly dancers before dancing
under the stars to Nabil’s band on this
memorable evening at the Kasr al Bahar Hotel.
In the evening, the Show Palace features a
selection of dances in the ‘Around the World’
show and war dances to the Circle of Life in the
popular ‘Best of Africa’ show. Occasionally a
nominal charge is made. At the Lion King Club,
dress in kangas for the ‘Tropical Night’ and enjoy
a medley of songs and dance the night away on
the ‘Best of 70’s & 80’s’ and ‘Golden Oldies’
nights. For those that like a flutter, a visit to the
Twin Star Casino would not go amiss.
Please note: the minimum age to enter the Lion King Club and
Twin Star Casino is 16 years.
Please note: Excursions can only be operated subject to
a minimum number of participants and are subject
to availability.
The famous ’Tusks’, Mombasa
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ON SAFARI WITH ASC
African Safari Club offers a
superb range of safaris, from
one night ‘tasters’ to a
fabulous seven night
expedition. Come with us on
safari and experience the
ultimate holiday adventure.
Each day extensive game
drives are arranged,
sometimes at day break when
many of the animals are at
their most active. You travel in
Toyota Land Cruisers, Land
Rovers, Unimogs (open back
lorries) or specially adapted
mini-buses led by experienced
drivers/guides, all with a vast
knowledge of the game
reserves and when and where
to find the animals. However,
specific sightings cannot be
guaranteed. With all meals
included in the price, our
safaris represent excellent
value for money.
GAME RANGER SAFARI
Our unique Game Ranger
course provides a more indepth study into the wildlife
and plant life that Kenya offers.
You can choose from a one or
three day course led by our
experienced game wardens,
for £65 & £129, respectively.
Please call for more details.
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Samburu
LAKE
BARINGO
Nanyuki
Mount Kenya
LAKE
VICTORIA
Lake Nakuru
LAKE
ELEMENTEITA
LAKE
NAIVASHA
Mara
Buffalo
Camp
Nairobi
Masai Mara
Serengeti
National Park
On Safari
Nairobi
National Park
LAKE
MAGADI
Amboseli
National Park
LAKE
NATRON
Ngorongoro
Crater
NAMANGA
LAKE
MANYARA
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200m
500m
1000m
2000m
3000m
Malindi
INDIAN
OCEAN
Watamu
Kilifi
Mtwapa
Shanzu
Mombasa
Shimba Hills
Tsavo West
National Park
TAVETA
TANZANIA
0m
Crocodile
Camp
Kimana
Mount
Kilimanjaro
Tarangire
National Park
Tsavo East
National Park
4000m
Please note that this map is not drawn to scale and locations are approximate.
= Safari Lodge
enya has no fewer than 40 national parks and game reserves supporting a wide range of unique habitats. From the great
K
wilderness of Tsavo National Park to ASC’s exclusive Kimana Game Sanctuary situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the
dense rain forests of Mount Kenya National Park to the vast plains of the Masai Mara; bird and beast roam free in their natural
habitat. For years adventurers, travellers and photographers alike have been drawn to Kenya’s natural beauty to sample what for many
is the ‘Real Africa’.
ASC FLY/DRIVE SAFARIS
On most of these safari itineraries you will fly at least one way aboard one
of our fleet of Twin Otter eighteen-seater aircraft which are based at our
private airstrip at Bamburi. These aircraft are perfect for viewing the
magnificent scenery, including Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting),
enjoying a bird’s eye view of Kenya and her wildlife en-route. Bamburi
airstrip is approximately a ten minute drive from our hotels at Shanzu
Beach and Mtwapa and 45 minutes from Kilifi.
ASC SAFARI LODGES
Whichever Kenya safari you choose you will stay in comfortable safari
lodges and camps, many of which are reserved exclusively for our
customers.
If for any reason flights to/from Bamburi are not possible, it will be necessary to fly to/from Moi
Airport, Mombasa, approximately 30 minutes drive from Shanzu Beach and Mtwapa and
75 minutes from Kilifi. It may sometimes be necessary to drive both ways instead of flying
to/from the camps.
BOOK IN ADVANCE
To secure your place on safari, we strongly recommend that you book
before you depart on holiday. Safari prices may differ locally. Park entrance
fees are imposed by the Kenya Wildlife Service and can
be subject to change.
KENYA BEACHES AND SAFARIS
For more information on our complete range of
Hotels, Safaris and Lodges, please ask for a copy
of our Kenya Beaches and Safaris brochure or
visit our website: www.africansafariclub.com
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On Safari
THESE THREE SAFARIS
OFFER AN IDEAL
INTRODUCTION TO THE
TRUE SAFARI EXPERIENCE.
RED ELEPHANT SAFARI
DURATION : 1 NIGHT
DEPARTS : ALTERNATE DAYS
PRICE : £185 PER PERSON
Visiting Tsavo East, and sleeping under canvas at the Crocodile Camp this safari is
for those with a true sense of adventure.
Day 1: In the morning, you fly from Bamburi airstrip to the Crocodile Camp, which is situated on the
outskirts of Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy game drives during the day. Lunch is taken at the camp.
Look out for zebra, antelope, buffalo, giraffe and the famous ‘Red Elephant’, the effect created by
the vivid colour of the earth. Stay overnight at the romantic Crocodile Camp which is situated on the
banks of the Galana River. Enjoy dinner before taking up your vantage point to watch the crocodiles
feeding at the waterside.
Day 2: After an early breakfast, you start your game drive through Tsavo East when the animals are
coming to life. After lunch at Sagala Lodge, you continue on your journey back to Mombasa, arriving
at your hotel in time for dinner.
This itinerary sometimes operates in reverse.
(Park entrance fees are not included: approximately £49 per person – payable locally).
MASAI SAFARI
DURATION : 1 NIGHT
At the Kilimanjaro-Kimana Game
Sanctuary, the snows of Mount
Kilimanjaro provide the only water
source for miles; the natural springs
are home to a wide variety of bird
and wildlife.
Day 1: In the morning you fly from Bamburi
airstrip to the Kilimanjaro-Kimana Game
Sanctuary. After lunch at the camp, you set off on
your first game drive. Keep a look out for a wide
variety of animals in this well-populated reserve.
You then return to the camp for an enjoyable
dinner in this wonderful setting.
Day 2: There is an early morning game drive
and, after breakfast, a further game drive gives
you the last opportunity to experience the
beauty and diversity of the ever-changing
landscapes of Kimana. After lunch at the camp,
you fly back to Bamburi arriving at your hotel in
time for dinner.
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(Park entrance fees are not included: approximately £22 per
person – payable locally).
MARA SIMBA SAFARI
DURATION : 2 NIGHTS
The famous Masai Mara, with its varied scenery and great concentration of vast
herds of animals, is the highlight of this fly/drive safari. Staying at a former ‘big
game hunters’ camp on the banks of the Mara River, you enjoy a taste of the real
Africa and the unique atmosphere of the bush.
Day 1: In the morning transfer to Bamburi airstrip. From here you fly west, past majestic Mount
Kilimanjaro to the Masai Mara, an extension of Tanzania’s vast Serengeti. On arrival you are taken to the
Mara Buffalo Camp for a two night stay. After an introductory talk you set off on your first game drive
before returning to the camp for lunch. Another game drive will follow in the afternoon, returning at
sunset for dinner and an evening around the camp fire - time to sit back and contemplate this unique
and exciting setting.
Day 2: The vast plains of the Masai Mara cover some 1,510sq km and support a wide variety of
wildlife. Enjoy a full day of game watching in this dramatic setting, with a lunch-time ‘big game
hunter’s’ picnic. Look out for lion, cheetah, elephant and maybe even the elusive leopard. Vast herds
of buffalo, plains zebra, gazelle and wildebeest seasonally migrate between the plains of the
Serengeti and the Mara’s grassland. The rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles, and some 50 species
of birds of prey have been recorded in the area.
Day 3: Set off shortly after daybreak on an early morning game drive when the animals are at their
most active. Return to the camp for breakfast before being taken to the airstrip for the two hour
return flight to Bamburi, arriving back at your hotel in time for lunch.
(Park entrance fees are not included: approximately £47 per person – payable locally).
Please note that we cannot guarantee the date of
departure of any safari although we will naturally
do our best to meet all specific requests. We try our
best to keep to published itineraries, but we reserve
the right to vary them as may be necessary from
time to time. Safaris can only be operated subject
to a minimum number of participants. If we are
unable to operate the safari you have booked we
will offer you an alternative or a full refund.
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Useful Information
PREPARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY
PASSPORTS
All British passengers require a passport which must be
valid for at least six months after your intended return
to the UK.
If you are 16 or over and do not yet have a passport our
recommendation is that you should apply for one at
least six weeks before your holiday. From June 2007,
first-time adult passport holders, and for those children
applying for an adult passport that were previously
included in a parent’s passport will need to have an
interview as part of the passport application process.
This does not apply to people who held their own
passport as a child.
All children, from new-born babies to the age of 15,
must now have their own individual passport. Once they
reach their 16th birthday they then become eligible for a
standard 10-year passport. Before 5th October 1998
many children were already included on a valid passport.
These children can still continue to travel abroad with
the passport holder until either the child reaches the age
of 16 or the passport on which the child is included is
submitted for amendment (remember, children cannot
be re-added to passports which are submitted for
amendment). In these circumstances, you will need to
apply for separate passports for any children who were
previously included on your passport. Once a child
reaches 16 years of age they will require their own
passport and their details must be removed from their
parents’ passport.
Please note, these details may change and it is your
responsibility to ensure that your passport is correct and
valid.
Please note that when travelling on our ‘Voyage to
the Cape’ holidays, there must be two blank pages in
your passport for both entry/exit stamps.
VISAS
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British passport holders require a visa to visit Kenya,
Tanzania, Madagascar and Mozambique.
Tanzania: The normal cost of a visa is US$50 per
person. However, for passengers solely visiting Zanzibar
the cost is US$30. If your cruise includes visits to
Zanzibar and other Tanzanian islands such as Mesali,
the full visa fee is payable. The cost of the visa will be
collected on board M.S. Royal Star and is to be paid in
US Dollar notes.
Mozambique: A Single Entry Tourist Visa is required and
is valid for two months from the date of issue. The cost
is £40 per visa and can be obtained from the
Mozambique High Commission in London prior to
departure. However, they can also be purchased on
board at a cost of US$25 per visa and is to be paid in
US Dollar notes.
Madagascar: A tourist visa is required for entry into
Madagascar and the cost is US$12 per person. This
amount will be collected on board M.S. Royal Star and is
to be paid in US Dollar notes.
Please note: Visas can also be paid for in Euros on
board, with exchange rates being calculated at the time
of the transaction.
Further details regarding visas can be found in our
General Information Booklet which will be sent with
your Confirmation Invoice.
If any of these details change or should new visa fees or
any other tourist tax be imposed, we will write and let
you know, time permitting. We regret that we cannot be
held responsible for impositions such as this as they are
totally beyond our control.
If you or any member of your party is not a British
citizen or holds a non British passport, you must check
passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or
Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you
are intending to travel.
It is the responsibility of all passengers to ensure that
they have the necessary documents and visas for all
countries to be visited. If failure to have any
necessary travel or other documents results in fines,
surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed
on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us
accordingly.
VACCINATIONS
At the time of going to press there are no compulsory
inoculation or vaccination requirements for entry into
Kenya and South Africa, or any Indian Ocean island in
our programme, except for The Seychelles. A valid yellow
fever vaccination and certificate are compulsory for visits
to The Seychelles after leaving Kenya. Your GP will be
able to tell you which other vaccinations are currently
recommended by the Department of Health and you
should contact your doctor at least 8 weeks before
departure.
Malaria is endemic to the tropics and you are strongly
recommended to consult your GP or pharmacist for
advice on precautions and malaria tablets.
PREGNANCY
Airlines may refuse permission for women to fly who will
be 28 weeks or more pregnant on the date of the return
travel. Failure to comply with airline regulations may
result in cancellation and denial of boarding and we
cannot be held responsible for any such occurrence.
DVT - ‘ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME’
There has been concern and publicity about Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT) suffered by some passengers,
especially on long haul flights. If you have any concerns
about this, we recommend that you contact your GP for
advice.
TRAVEL ADVICE
The Foreign &
Commonwealth
Office may have
issued information about your holiday destination. We
advise you to check this information on the internet at
www.fco.gov.uk. You can also telephone the advice unit
on 0845 850 2829.
YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
After we have received full payment and about 14 days
before departure, we will send you your tickets and
travel documents. Please check the flight timings on
your tickets carefully, as they may have altered since
publication of this brochure. Please also see clause 15 of
our Booking Conditions.
FLIGHT SEAT ALLOCATION
Our flights are operated by Monarch Airlines (MON),
African Safari Airways (ASA) and Thomsonfly (TOM)
from Gatwick South Terminal and First Choice Airways
(FCA) from Gatwick North Terminal. At Manchester,
Monarch Airlines operate from Terminal 1. All airlines
(except African Safari Airways) operate a ‘common
check-in’procedure which will allow you to check-in at
any of their respective desks. Seats will be pre-allocated
on African Safari Airways flights.
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
On Monarch Airlines the luggage allowance is 30kg in
Economy Class and 40kg for Premium Class plus 5kg of
hand luggage. On First Choice Airways and Thomsonfly
the luggage allowance is 20kg in Economy Class plus
5kg hand luggage. On African Safari Airways, the
luggage allowance is 23kg in Economy Class, 33kg for
Economy Plus and 43kg for Royal Safari Class This
allowance is inclusive of 3kg hand luggage.
Further details can be found in our General Information
Booklet which will be sent with your Confirmation
Invoice.
The luggage allowance on domestic flights is generally
23kg per passenger. Luggage in excess of the allowance
is at the airline’s discretion and excess baggage charges
will apply for all luggage which is over. Owing to limited
space on safari aircraft, only holdalls can be carried and
the weight limit is 10kg per person.
Your baggage is the responsibility of the airline from
check-in to recovery at your destination. Please also see
clause 9 of our Booking Conditions.
SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUESTS
Should you have any special requests such as dietary
requirements for example, you should notify us in
writing at the time of booking. Whilst African Safari
Club will do everything possible to ensure your requests
are met, we regret we are unable to guarantee them.
Our holidays may not be entirely suitable for people
with certain disabilities, poor mobility or special needs. If
you would like advice, or if you are in any doubt, please
telephone us. Please also see clause 12 of our Booking
Conditions.
THINGS TO TAKE WITH YOU
It is advisable to include the following items in your
luggage: first-aid kit, insect repellent, torch, high-factor
suntan lotion and diarrhoea pills. If you wear spectacles
or contact lenses, we recommend that you take a spare
pair.
WELCOME TO KENYA & THE INDIAN OCEAN
WHAT TO EXPECT
When holidaying in Kenya and visiting some of the
islands in the Indian Ocean, it is important to remember
that you cannot expect the same standards that we are
accustomed to in Europe. There is little or no drainage,
as a consequence, after a shower of rain the paths and
roads can become muddy. Some vehicles are somewhat
dilapidated and driving can be erratic. Energy
conservation measures may mean that on occasions
hotels are obliged to limit services such as water and
electricity supplies which will result in power cuts, loss
of air-conditioning and water shortages. To maintain a
true Kenyan ambiance, some pathways in the hotels and
lodges are only dimly lit. Don’t forget to take a torch
with you. Whilst electrical wiring always complies with
local safety standards, these may be lower than we are
accustomed to in Europe.
The presence of insects in a hotel or lodge should not
be interpreted as a lack of cleanliness or hygiene. It is
simply a fact of life in the tropics.
You are likely to see monkeys and cats in and around
the hotel grounds. Monkeys are wild animals and are
best admired from a distance for their cheeky behaviour
but they should not be encouraged into eating areas or
hotel rooms and you should not attempt to feed them,
as this can discourage them from relying on their natural
diet. Cats are generally kept in the grounds of the hotel.
For general hygiene purposes and the comfort of all
guests, they should not be encouraged into eating areas.
They are well cared for and fed by the staff and should
not be fed by the guests in common areas.
Mombasa is generally safe but we recommend that you
do not go walking around the city at night and that you
use only licensed taxis.
Please ensure that any excursions you buy are bought
from a recognised and licensed operator who has
adequate insurance cover. We also advise you not to buy
food from beach or street vendors.
For your safety be more vigilant than you would at
home.
YOUR HEALTH
SAFARIS
In common with many tropical countries, general
standards of hygiene and safety in Kenya and at the
ports of call on your cruise may differ from those in
Europe. You should, therefore, exercise greater caution
for your own protection and health. The risk of insect
bites may be reduced by the use of repellent sprays and
by covering up whenever possible, especially in wooded
areas and at night. To minimise the risk of stomach
upset, you should avoid too much fruit, drinks with ice
and excess sunbathing. When eating out, ensure to eat
only in reputable establishments which conform to
International health and hygiene standards.
Remember to take adequate supplies of any
prescribed medication.
Safaris often involve travel of long distances over rough
ground and may not be suitable for those with certain
medical conditions. If in doubt please contact us for
advice. Vehicles are also likely to be of a lower standard
than those in the UK.
Whilst on safari, for your own safety, please observe the
instructions of your driver/guide at all times.
Under no circumstances should you wander away
from designated picnic areas, your safari vehicle or
lodge/camp.
Please note that electricity and water supplies at safari
lodges/camps can often be interrupted and occasionally
cut completely at night.
Your safari group may include customers from other
European countries.
WATER
Tap water should not be used as drinking water or for
cleaning teeth. Bottled water can be bought from the
shops, bars and restaurants of the hotels and from the
bars and restaurant on board M.S. Royal Star. Boiled
water (which may be described locally as drinking water)
for cleaning your teeth is provided in your room.
However, we recommend that this is not swallowed.
Whilst Mombasa and its surrounding area is supplied by
a pipeline originating from springs up-country, most of
the Kenyan coast is supplied with borehole-water which,
depending upon location, may be salty. Occasionally
there are failures of the water supply due to power cuts
and repairs to pipelines and at the pumping station. In
such instances there may be restrictions on water use.
African Safari Club will always endeavour to ensure an
efficient water supply but regrettably, the salt content
and any failures are generally beyond our control. In
any event, please try to conserve water, as Kenyan
resources are much more limited than in Europe.
Bottled water is available on board M.S. Royal Star and
during meals for a nominal charge.
CASHLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM
Soon after arrival in resort you will receive your African
Safari Club Membership Card. This acts as a credit card
for purchases from the bars and shops at your hotel,
provided your stay is more than one night. It can also be
used when booking excursions or safaris. Prices in all
African Safari Club hotels are shown in Euros. Payment
of your hotel account can be made by means of cash,
travellers cheques, Visa or Mastercard.
TOURIST OFFICER
At your African Safari Club hotel, the resident Tourist
Officer is available to give you advice and information.
Soon after arrival, he/she will hold a Welcome Meeting,
giving you information about the hotel facilities,
attractions and the local excursion programme. Please
attend this meeting as you will find the information
invaluable, especially if you are a first-time visitor.
BEACHES
Certain African Safari Club hotels have a private beach
which is kept clean and, as far as possible, protected
from the illegal beach traders who operate everywhere
along the coast. Beach vendors may offer safaris as well
as souvenirs and African Safari Club cannot accept
responsibility for any dealings you have with them.
Due to the changing winds and tides, seaweed is
sometimes washed up on to the beaches and, although
they are cleaned daily, you may find that watersports are
restricted on these occasions.
EXTRA BED IN YOUR ROOM
If more than two people share a room, an extra bed may
be added and space will therefore be limited. Please note
that in some cases the extra bed could be a sofabed or
Z-bed.
EXCURSIONS
Some excursions involve walking over rough terrain,
climbing in and out of high vehicles or arriving by speed
boat or motorised dhow. Some excursions also operate
in choppy sea conditions. You should speak to the
Tourist Office on board or in your hotel prior to booking
your excursions if you have any concerns, or if you have
any medical condition that may prevent you from
participating. Take special care when embarking and
disembarking tenders for shore excursions.
CONSERVATION CODE
Tourism plays an integral part in maintaining and
sustaining indigenous cultures and provides an
invaluable source of revenue. However, if we are to
preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of this unique
part of the world, all visitors must observe the
conservation code. Our General Information Booklet
provides a comprehensive guide to environmental
conservation.
SHORT STAYS IN KENYA
All of our hotels are featured in our Kenya Beaches and
Safaris brochure or visit our website:
www.africansafariclub.com
OUR HOTEL GRADING SYSTEM
As hotel grading systems in Kenya differ
considerably from those you are accustomed to
in Europe, we have developed our own unique
system to give you an idea of the standard of
our hotels.
Our classifications range from 1 to 6 shields, but should
not be confused with or compared to the usual
international star ratings.
Six Shields - An excellent standard of accommodation,
food, service and facilities.
Five Shields - Very good standards of accommodation,
food, service and facilities.
Four Shields - Good standards of accommodation, food,
service and facilities.
Three Shields - Basic standards of accommodation with
good food, service and facilities.
Two Shields - A more simple standard of
accommodation and facilities.
One Shield - A very basic standard of accommodation
and facilities.
Half Shield - Properties that, in our opinion, are above
the category listed but not quite to the next standard.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not permitted on any of the airlines with
whom we work. However, there are designated smoking
areas aboard M.S. Royal Star.
GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKLET
With your Confirmation Invoice we will send you our
General Information Booklet which contains more
details about Kenya and M.S. Royal Star. Please read this
carefully as we are sure you will find it very useful and it
will help you to make the most of your holiday.
HOLIDAY INSURANCE
We have arranged a holiday insurance policy
through Matthew Gerard Travel Insurance Services
Ltd. Please indicate on the booking form if
required. The following provides brief details of the
cover. Full details are available on request. The
insurance policy will be sent with your
Confirmation Invoice, please read it carefully as
there are conditions and exclusions. Please note:
This policy is for U.K. residents only.
PERIOD OF COVER
Cancellation cover is effective from the day we
receive your booking form and deposit (or full
payment if your booking is made less than 56 days
before the day of departure) until the day of travel.
In respect of all other sections of the policy, cover
is effective from the day of travel as shown on your
Confirmation Invoice until the day you return.
ENQUIRIES AND CLAIMS
If you have any query concerning this insurance,
would like to make a claim or need to disclose any
facts or pre-existing medical conditions that may
be material to the risk, please contact Matthew
Gerard Travel Insurance Services Ltd, PO Box 48,
Woking, Surrey GU22 9YW. Telephone: 0844 544
9910 (General Enquiries); 0844 544 9919 (Claims);
0844 544 9915 (Disclosure of material facts).
Please note: All material facts must be declared
to MGTIS. Failure to do so may affect your
rights under the terms of the policy.
A material fact is a fact likely to influence insurers
in the acceptance or assessment of the insurance
(e.g. your own state of health or that of a close
relative).
If you are in any doubt as to whether a fact is
“material” then, for your own protection, it must
be disclosed.
Should it be necessary to make a claim through
this, or any other insurance policy, African Safari
Club cannot be held responsible for any excess on
your insurance policy.
SUMMARY OF COVER
Personal Possessions
£2,000
Single Article Limit
£250
Total Valuables Limit
£250
Delayed Luggage
(excess of 12 hours)
£150
Loss of Passport, Tickets
and Documents
£200
Personal Money
Personal Accident
£300
£25,000
Cancellation
£5,000
Curtailment
£5,000
Medical and Repatriation
Expenses
£5,000,000
Hospital Benefit (£15 per 24 hours) £400
Personal Liability
£2,000,000
Travel Delay (£20 first 12 hours;
£10 each additional 12 hour period) £200
Abandonment (after 24 hours)
Missed Departure
Legal Expenses
£5,000
£500
£10,000
For premiums, please refer to page 46.
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Your Flight
MONARCH AIRLINES
GATWICK
On the majority of our holidays you fly direct from Gatwick to Mombasa
with Monarch Airlines, aboard their Airbus A330 aircraft.
In Economy Class you have a 31” seat pitch, a luggage allowance of 35kg
(which includes 5kg hand luggage) and two meal services appropriate to
the time of day.
Premium Class
MANCHESTER
You can also fly from Manchester to
Mombasa with Monarch Airlines, aboard
their Boeing 767 aircraft. The flight
operates via Gatwick on both journeys,
with a transit stop of approximately
1 1/4 hours.
In Economy Class you have a 30” seat
pitch, a luggage allowance of 35kg (which includes 5kg hand luggage) and
two meal services appropriate to the time of day.
Manchester Flight Supplement
£60 per person return
MONARCH AIRLINES FLIGHT UPGRADE
For added comfort and service, you can upgrade to Premium Class.
PREMIUM CLASS provides:
• Wider seat with 34” seat pitch
FIRST CHOICE AIRWAYS & THOMSONFLY
On both of our Voyage to the Cape cruises in 2008 and our Secrets of the
Seychelles cruises departing in February and April 2008, direct return flights
from Gatwick to Mombasa are with First Choice Airways aboard their
Boeing 767 aircraft.
On our Secrets of the Seychelles cruise departing on 29 December 2007,
direct return flights from Gatwick to Mombasa are with Thomsonfly aboard
their Boeing 767 aircraft.
Both airlines offer a 33” seat pitch in Economy Class, a luggage allowance
of 25kg (which includes 5kg hand luggage) and two meal services
appropriate to the time of day.
AFRICAN SAFARI AIRWAYS
• 45kg luggage allowance (which includes 5kg hand luggage)
• Dedicated check-in counter
• Upgraded menu
• Personal seat back TV screen
• Complimentary in-flight drinks (excluding champagne)
• Complimentary head phones and amenity pack
• Executive Lounge at Gatwick Airport (outbound flight only)
• Executive Lounge at Mombasa Airport
Premium Class Supplement
Premium Class, Monarch Airlines
Flight upgrade is only available between Gatwick and Mombasa return.
African Safari Airways, part of the African Safari Club group, operates an
Airbus A310-308 aircraft between various European gateways and
Mombasa several times a week. We can offer flights from the UK to
connect with these services to allow you more flexibility in arranging your
holiday itinerary. Please call for further details and prices.
AFRICAN SAFARI AIRWAYS FLIGHT UPGRADES
In addition to Economy Class seats, with a pitch of 31”, complimentary
soft drinks, two meal services appropriate to the time of day, and a luggage
allowance of 23kg (which includes a maximum of 3kg hand luggage), you
can opt for extra comfort and upgrade to Economy Plus or Royal Safari
Class cabins, which provide:-
(The use of an Executive Lounge at Gatwick and Mombasa airport is included for those clients
ECONOMY PLUS provides:
booking Premium Class).
• 33kg luggage allowance (which includes 3kg hand luggage)
Premium Class flight upgrade is only available on direct flights originating from Gatwick.
• Greater leg room (33” pitch)
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• An upgraded menu and service
• Complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks
DEPARTURE
AIRPORTS
GATWICK:
AIRLINE
Manchester
Monarch Airlines / First Choice Airways / Thomsonfly
Heathrow
Gatwick
African Safari Airways
MANCHESTER:
Berlin
Monarch Airlines
Kenya Airways / Virgin Atlantic
HEATHROW:
PARIS:
BERLIN:
DUSSELDORF:
FRANKFURT:
MUNICH:
BASLE:
VIENNA:
ZURICH:
MILAN:
Dusseldorf
Paris
Frankfurt
Munich
Basle Zurich
Vienna
Milan (Malpensa)
ROYAL SAFARI CLASS provides:
FLIGHT TIMINGS
• 43kg luggage allowance (which
includes 3kg hand luggage)
MONARCH AIRLINES
• Wider seats and even greater leg room
(36” pitch)
Depart Gatwick:
Mon 2100
Arrive Mombasa:
Tue 0915
Depart Mombasa:
Tue 1115
Arrive Gatwick:
Tue 1740
• An upgraded menu and service
Depart Manchester
Mon1740
Arrive Mombasa:
Tue 0815
Depart Mombasa:
Tue 1015
Arrive Manchester: Tue 1845
• Complimentary in-flight drinks
• Executive Lounge at Gatwick Airport
(outbound only) - where applicable
FIRST CHOICE AIRWAYS
Royal Safari Class
• Executive Lounge at Mombasa Airport
Depart Gatwick:
Fri 1830
Arrive Mombasa:
Sat 0625
Economy Plus
Depart Mombasa:
Sat 0810
Arrive Gatwick:
Sat 1430
Royal Safari Class
THOMSONFLY
(Executive Lounge at Gatwick and Mombasa airport is included for those clients booking Royal
Depart Gatwick:
Sat 2255
Arrive Mombasa:
Sun 1050
Safari Class).
Depart Mombasa:
Sun 1320
Arrive Gatwick:
Sun 2000
Pre-booking of window and adjacent seat in all flight classes
- £20 per person return
AFRICAN SAFARI AIRWAYS
Depart Gatwick:
Sat 1830
Arrive Mombasa:
Sun 0630
Depart Mombasa:
Sat 0855
Arrive Gatwick:
Sat 1515
(Specific seat numbers cannot be guaranteed).
Flight upgrades and pre-booking of seats are only available when flying between Europe and
Mombasa return, and Gatwick and Mombasa return.
When travelling from other European gateways, it is unlikely that
announcements or the in-flight films will be in English.
Flights between Mombasa and Mahé, Mauritius and Cape Town (if
applicable) are with African Safari Airways.
Please Note: Spice Islands Cruise departing on 22 December 2007, return 05 January 2008 –
direct return flights are with African Safari Airways from London Gatwick to Mombasa.
KENYA AIRWAYS & VIRGIN ATLANTIC
Kenya Airways, one of the leading carriers to Africa, and Virgin Atlantic, the
award-winning airline, both offer daily flights from London Heathrow to
Mombasa with a change of aircraft in Nairobi. We can check availability
and quote a price should this flight option appeal to you.
FLYING TIMES
EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
Gatwick – Mombasa
9 hours
Relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments and light snacks, newspapers
and comfortable seating away from the bustling departures areas.
Manchester – Mombasa
10 hours
Mombasa – Mahé
3 hours
Executive Lounge at Gatwick Airport - £20 per person
Mombasa – Mauritius
4 hours
Executive Lounge at Mombasa Airport - £15 per person
Mombasa – Cape Town
5 hours
(Executive Lounge at Gatwick is not bookable in conjunction with First Choice Airways flights).
(All timings and flying times are approximate).
Royal Safari Class
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Your Holiday Prices
CABIN
TYPE
CRUISE TITLE
FOUR
BERTH
THREE
BERTH
INSIDE
DURATION
(NIGHTS)
CATEGORY
D
CATEGORY
C
CATEGORY
B
CATEGORY
A
PRICES (£’S PER PERSON)
DELUXE
SUPERIOR
SUITE
HONEYMOON PRESIDENT
SUITE
SUITE
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT = 30%
Mysterious Zanzibar (3nts)
15
1510
1540
1660
1720
1750
1780
1800
1880
2000
2150
2750
Mysterious Zanzibar (4nts)
15
1550
1580
1710
1790
1820
1860
1880
2000
2150
2320
3000
Spice Islands
15
1730
1800
2030
2170
2220
2280
2330
2560
2800
3110
4370
15
1860
1940
2200
2360
2430
2490
2550
2800
3090
3450
4880
15
1980
2070
2370
2550
2640
2690
2770
3040
3370
3780
5380
Magic of Mauritius
15
2030
2120
2410
2590
2680
2740
2810
3080
3410
3820
5420
Seychelles Royal
15
2070
2170
2530
2770
2860
2940
3020
3340
3750
4250
6220
15
2120
2210
2570
2810
2900
2980
3060
3390
3810
4300
6280
15
2150
2270
2690
2970
3090
3190
3290
3660
4150
4720
7060
Voyage to the Cape
15/18
2460
2610
3060
3360
3480
3590
3680
4120
4650
5280
7820
22
2680
2850
3440
3830
3990
4110
4230
4780
5460
6250
9480
* Deluxe cabins and suites are not available for sole occupancy or twin-share. Please note: Twin-share accommodation with another single traveller of the same gender is available on all cruise holidays.
Please refer to clause 14 of the Booking Conditions for surcharges.
PRICES INCLUDE:
• Return Economy Class flights between
Gatwick and Mombasa.
• Economy Class flight between Mombasa and
Mahé/Mauritius/Cape Town where applicable.
• Cruise in cabin category booked.
• Hotel accommodation as detailed.
• Coach transfers between overseas airports,
hotel and M.S. Royal Star.
• All port and airport taxes (other than those
shown under ‘Not Included’).
• Full board throughout.
• Fuel surcharge (other than shown under ‘Not
Included’).
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• Magic of Mauritius - Mauritius departure tax
of 500 Mauritius Rupees (approx. US$21) per
person (this amount will be added to your on
board account).
• Spice Islands - 22 Dec. ‘07 departure. Fuel
surcharge of £55 per person.
Aged 2-15 (on date of departure)
First child receives a 20% discount.
All additional children receive a 10% discount.
(Children’s reductions do not apply to flight upgrades or flight
supplements)
HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS
Extra week
£240 per person
Extra five nights plus two night
Masai Mara Safari
£570 per person
Superior room
£8 per person per night
Suite
Deluxe Package
Gourmet Pass
NOT INCLUDED:
Reserved Beach Area
• Holiday Insurance.
• Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar and
Mozambique visa charges.
• Optional shore excursions and safaris.
• Safari park entrance fees.
• Items of a personal nature, such as
gratuities, etc.
• Secrets of the Seychelles - Seychelles
departure tax of US$50 per person (this
amount will be added to your on board
account).
(Dolphin, Flamingo Beach or Vasco da Gama
Hotels only) - £4 per person per night
CHILDREN’S REDUCTIONS
(The Deluxe Package, Gourmet Pass and Reserved Beach Area
must be booked for the entire duration of your hotel stay.
Superior rooms and suites are only available for a minimum
consecutive six night stay).
Please Note: This brochure, entitled ‘African Safari Club
Indian Ocean Cruises November 2007 – April 2009
Brochure’, published in September 2007, supersedes all
previous brochures featuring these holidays and is valid
until replaced by a later issue. It must be read in
conjunction with our Booking Conditions and Booking Form.
Infant Charge = 10% of the basic holiday price.
FLIGHT UPGRADES - see pages 44-45.
INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Duration of Cover
Adult
Child (3-17)
Up to 10 days
Up to 17 days
Up to 24 days
Up to 31 days
Extra 7 days
£51
£61
£76
£89
£26
£26
£31
£38
£45
£13
All premiums include 17.5% Insurance Premium Tax.
NB: Above premiums are double for those passengers aged
between 65 and 74 and four times the amount shown
above for those passengers aged between 75 and 79 on
date of departure. Maximum duration of cover for clients
aged between 75 and 79 is 31 days. Clients aged 80 and
over must first call the Health Check number on
0844 544 9915 to obtain acceptance of insurance cover
from Matthew Gerard.
Cover excludes the first £50 of each claim , except for property
damage only falling under Personal Liability cover, which
excludes the first £250 of each claim.
2
M.S. ROYAL STAR
Approx. 22 m
FACTS AND FIGURES
Built:
Gross Registered
Tonnage:
Length:
Width:
Draught:
Stabilisers:
1956
Registered:
Previous Name:
Cruise Team:
Officers:
Service Staff:
5,600 tons
120m
16m
5.6m
Denny Brown
Electro Hydraulic
Nassau, Bahamas
Ocean Islander
European
Greek
Indonesian & Filipino
On board currency:
Euros
Typical Superior Suite
Typical Deluxe Cabin
For 3D artist’s impressions of
the cabins, please refer to
page 9.
2
2
Approx. 15 m
Deckplan
Approx. 10 m
Typical A, B, C, D, Inner Cabin
Sun Deck
Not to Scale
2
3
6
5
1
4
President Suite
Promenade Deck
9
Honeymoon Suite
15
11
8
7
Superior-Suite
Deluxe-cabin
14
12
10
16
13
FAMILY
SUITE
Riviera Deck
353
HONEYMOONSUITE
351
347
Category A
337
343
345
18
325
329
341 335 333
323 321 319 317 315 311 309
20
17
320
307 305 303
314
352
362 360
358
PRESIDENT SUITE
348
344
340
336
308 306
19 332 330 326 322 318 316 312 310
334
PRIVATE TERRACE
304
Category B
MEDICAL CENTER
Pacific Deck
209
207 205 203
DOCTOR
Category C
258 254 250
266 264 262
Category D
212
21
260 256 252 248 246 244 242 240 238
236
234
232
230
228
214 210
226 224 222 220 218 216
204
208
202
206
Caribbean Deck
Inside cabin
125
123 121
119
117 115 111 109 107 105 101
118
Double bed
103
126 124
122 120
116 112 110 108 104 102
3-berth cabin
4-berth cabin
106
1 Sun Deck
7
Lido Deck
13 Boutique
19 Purser's Office
2 Starlight Dancing & Piano Bar
8
Swimming-pool
14 Casino
20 Beauty Salon
3 Massage/Sauna
9
Buffet
15 Marco Polo Lounge
21 Lift
4 Radio Office
10 Lido Bar
16 Explorer Bar
5 Bridge
11 Belvedere Restaurant 17 Reception
6 Sun Deck
12 Library
18 Tourist Office
Superior-Suite with
only one bathroom
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Indian Ocean Cruises
2007/2009
Telephone: 0845 345 0014
Facsimile: 020 8466 0020
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africansafariclub.com
African Safari Club Ltd
Northside House
Tweedy Road
Bromley, Kent BR1 3WA
Personal callers welcome
ESTABLISHED 1967
ABTA No.V4000

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