Johannesburg

Create a dream adventure while staying at an elephant camp in Zimbabwe with options that include visiting Victoria Falls, enjoying game drives, nature walks, birding and a sunset cruise just to name a few.

PLEASE NOTE – This pre-cruise program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

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

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

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

DAY 2

After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arriving at the Victoria Falls Airport, proceed through Customs and Immigration.

Please see further below for documents and Visa requirements.

You will be met outside of Customs and transferred to The Elephant Camp which is located in a private concession within Victoria Falls National Park.

Each luxury tented suite faces the gorge and has a private deck with plunge pool. Each suite is equipped with an indoor and outdoor shower, large bath, private lounge, mini bar, tea/coffee station, overhead fan and air conditioning. They are also mosquito proofed to make sure your stay is comfortable. The main area boasts a beautiful sunken fire pit and swimming pool and breath-taking panoramic views of the Falls Batoka Gorge.

After check-in and being shown to your rooms you will gather at the main lodge for late afternoon tea followed by a game drive into Zambezi National Park.

Return to your lodge thereafter for a delicious dinner.

DAY 3

After breakfast the day is yours to spent at leisure.

Lunch is included at the lodge

There are several activities available at The Elephant Camp at no extra charge to guests (time and weather permitting)

•A visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust

•Elephant Conservation Experience – Daily from 12:3pm – 2pm – includes an Informative movie clip, educational talk and then proceed out into the bush for a walk.

•Cocktails and Canapés at the Batoka Gorg

•Morning/Afternoon game drives in the Zambezi National Park

•Birding and nature walks on the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary

•Lunch at the Lookout Cafe Including drinks

•A Village Tour

•A Guided Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe (Entry fees have been included for our group)

•A Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Park fees have been included for our group)

•A Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi Royal (River usage fees have been included for our group)

•Shuttle into the town of Victoria Falls 2 x per day

For an additional fee the lodge can arrange one of the following for you:

•Selected spa treatments

•Elephant encounter

•Chobe day trip (A Visa for Botswana may be required depending on your nationality)

•White water rafting

•Scenic helicopter flights

•Elephant art safari

Later in the day, enjoy dinner back at the lodge.

DAY 4

After breakfast you can choose one of the above-mentioned activities or join a day trip to the Chobe National Park that has been set up for our group (may not be exclusive). This is home to the world's largest remaining population of elephants that frequent the Chobe River daily.

In the dry season, an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants are dispersed within the Chobe National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe also has lots more to offer. The Park has lion, leopard, buffalo, and a whole host of antelope such as sable, puku, kudu, eland, roan and many others which you can get to see. The river teems with rafts of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa.

Guests will be transferred to the Kazungula border where a Botswana guide will meet you.

Please see further below for Visa requirements at this border crossing.

Proceed straight to a morning cruise along the Chobe River for game viewing.

The cruise will end around 12:30pm and guests will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, guests will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive within Chobe National Park.

Following this, return to the Kazungula Border, meet your Zimbabwean guide and transfer back to Victoria Falls. Please note visa requirements further below.

Upon returning, you will have some time to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks before dinner.

Dinner is served.

DAY 5

After breakfast check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for a flight to Cape Town.

On arrival, a local representative will meet and transfer you to your Cape Town hotel.

The Queen Victoria Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located within walking distance of the famed Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which has an array of restaurants and shops.

Guests will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Johannesburg.

Dinner is on your own this evening.

DAY 6

After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

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

2:00pm Hotel check-in time

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet

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

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

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

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

DAY 2

From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out

8:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe

8:45am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls Airport

11:00am Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)

Light snack served on the flight

12:45pm Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, a lodge representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge

1:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

6:30pm Optional pre-dinner drinks

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Elephant Camp

DAY 3

From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge

From 12:00pm Lunch

12:30pm Optional elephant experience

6:30pm Optional Pre-dinner drinks

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Elephant Camp

DAY 4

For guests who opt to remain at Elephant Lodge:

From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge

From 12:00pm Lunch

12:30pm Optional elephant experience

6:30pm Pre-dinner drinks

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Elephant Camp

For guests who opt to go to Chobe National Park:

6:00am Wake-up call

From 6:30am Breakfast

TBA Depart for a full day tour to Chobe National Park – border crossing to Botswana

12:30pm Lunch

TBA Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park

TBA Return to Zimbabwe – border crossing into Zimbabwe

6:30pm Pre dinner drinks

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Elephant Camp

DAY 5

From 6:30am Breakfast

8:00am Check-out formalities

10:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Cape Town

11:00am Check-in

1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

Light snack served on the flight

4:20pm Arrive into Cape Town

Clear customs and immigration and collect luggage

5:00pm You are met by a local representative

5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel

6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Queen Victoria Hotel or similar

DAY 6

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

11:00am Official check-out time

11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbour

1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbour for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

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

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.

Electricity:

South Africa’s and Zimbabwe’s electrical systems are 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.

If you bring electric appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs

Luggage (subject to change):

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights:

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

*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.

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

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa (You will have two entries - when you arrive into Johannesburg on Day 1 and when you arrive into Cape Town on Day 5) and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport. They are payable in cash and change may not given therefore having small denominations is recommended. Approximately $60 USD / $75 CAD

For guests wishing to do the optional day trip to Chobe (Botswana), a Zimbabwe double-entry visa is required.

Canadian citizens can only obtain a single-entry Zimbabwe visa therefore Canadians wishing to visit Chobe will need to purchase a Zimbabwe visa upon each entry.

US Citizens will not require a visa for Botswana if visiting Chobe. Guests of other nationalities should check with their local embassy for requirements for Botswana. An additional blank page is required in your passport for a visa stamp.

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

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Accommodation:

Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Located in the O.R Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Elephant Camp

Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

Phone: 082 468 4617

Queen Victoria Hotel

Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Road, Waterfront

Phone: 021 418 1466

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

•1 night at InterContinental O.R Tambo Hotel (Standard Rooms) or similar

•3 nights at the Elephant Camp (luxury tent) on fully inclusive basis (accommodation, all meals, local beverages and included activities)

•1 night at Queen Victoria Hotel or similar (Deluxe Room)

•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town

•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person and shipment by courier to Cape Town

•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person

•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

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

•For our group these have been included should you wish to participate: sunset cruise river usage fee, entry fees for the Falls and canopy tour park fees, Chobe National Park full day tour on Day 4 only

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

•Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services

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

•Visa fees

•Optional paid activities at The Elephant Camp

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 70 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 70 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

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

PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

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

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

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

NOTE - Guests on Splendor's January 5 sailing will have a New Year's Eve dinner at the hotel on this evening.

DAY 2

After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.

If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.

A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.

Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

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

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

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

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

Later dinner will be served at the lodge.

DAY 4

After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to purchased here for Zimbabwe), The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.

On arrival at the Victoria Falls hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.

Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.

Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.

DAY 5

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.

Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In November 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.

A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!

NOTE: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).

Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a flight to Cape Town.

In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located at the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.

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

DAY 6

After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

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

2:00pm Hotel check-in time

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet

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

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

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

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

Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities

9:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana

9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane

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

A very light snack is served on the flight

1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge

2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge

DAY 3

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon river cruise

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge

DAY 4

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

10:00am Check-out formalities

11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required

12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities

2:00pm Check in time

Spend the afternoon at leisure

6:30pm Transfer from hotel to the Zambezi River & jetty

8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River

8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner

9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel

DAY 5– timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest

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

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

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

1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served during flight

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

5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle

5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure

Dinner will be on your own

Overnight and the Victoria and Alfred Hotel

DAY 6

6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel

11:00am Official check-out time

11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor

1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.

The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.

In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar

Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.

Electricity:

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

Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs

Luggage:

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights:

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

*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

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

*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)

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

*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.

*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.

Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.

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

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Accommodation:

Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Located in the OR Tambo Airport

1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

The Victoria Falls Hotel

1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 83 284 4751

Chobe Chilwero Lodge

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana

Phone: +27 11 438 4650

Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town

Dock Road, Waterfront

Phone: 021 419 6677

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)

*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals

*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe Central Room)

*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)

*1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person

*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required

*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town

*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Cape Town

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

*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

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

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

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

*Visa fees

*Any other services not mentioned above

*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park within the renowned Sabi Sands, while enjoying the luxuries of Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.

Sabie Game Reserve is a recognized ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Morning and evening safaris are enjoyed in open safari vehicles with close encounters with the Big Five being a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience, allowing a close-up look at the fascinating smaller creatures of the bushveld.

PLEASE NOTE – This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights should be booked out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.

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

DAY 1

Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort. Once your luggage has been collected and separated, you will be transferred to the airport and with assistance from your tour leader to check in for a flight to Skukuza.

NOTE: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.

See further below for luggage restrictions for this program.

Upon arrival in Skukuza, transfer to the beautiful Sabi Sabi Bush lodge.

Deep in the bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an open plain, lies a lodge that pulses to the rhythm of Africa’s heartbeat. This is Bush Lodge, steeped in tradition, vibrant and warm, the Sabi Sabi of “Today”. With a history spanning over 40 years, the lodge has earned a reputation of a “luxury home in the bush”, service excellence and effortless personal attention. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The suites are air-conditioned and features fine linens and classic leather and wood furnishings.

After settling into your surroundings, enjoy afternoon tea. Then head out in search of Africa's Big Five on your first game drive.

Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.

DAY 2 and DAY 3

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.

Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your suite or at the lodge lounge or bar deck where you can watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.

As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.

Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.

DAY 4

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.

After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Skukuza where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.

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

Dinner is on your own this evening.

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

DAY 5

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times

7:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town

7:30am Depart for the Cape Town Airport

10:20am Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:20pm Approximate arrival into Skukuza and transfer into safari camp

2:00pm Approximate arrival to Sabi Sabi Bush lodge and lunch

3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks

3:30pm Depart on afternoon game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.

DAY 2

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time

1:00pm Lunch at camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Evening game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

DAY 3

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time

1:00pm Lunch at camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Evening game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

DAY 4

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp

11:00am Depart camp for Skukuza

1:00pm Flight Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport

3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel

Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures

Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage

Evening at leisure

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

DAY 5

8:00am Breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Check out time at the hotel

TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.

Extra Nights: All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.

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

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

Expected Weather:

Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers

Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.

• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock

• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries

• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)

*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.

• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker

• Bathing suit

• Medications and personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis

Local Currency:

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

Credit cards:

•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.

•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.

Electricity:

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

Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:

•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person

(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)

•Only soft sided bags will be allowed

•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles

•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage

•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person

•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.

Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier when you disembark and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.

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

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

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.

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

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

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

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

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

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

Aircraft type (subject to change):

•Flight from Cape Town to Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

•Flights from Skukuza to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

Hotel addresses:

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

Sabi Sands

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

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

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

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in a luxury safari suite and includes all meals and selected drinks

•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast

•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary

•Tour leader for duration of tour

•Mentioned daily activities

•Bottled water on all road transfers

•Laundry at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program

•Premium brand drinks at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge

•Spa treatments

•Activities not mentioned in program

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

•Visa fees

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

•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Along with one night each in Johannesburg and Cape Town, you will spend two nights at the elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, which shares unfenced borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of birds.

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

Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.

DAY 1 – May 31, 2025

Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Once you have cleared Customs and Immigration, collect any luggage and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on the short walk through the terminal to your overnight hotel. Your hotel is located within the Airport terminal.

The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available by this time, this cannot be guaranteed without book an extra night. Lunch is on own.

Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel including two local beverages and tea or coffee.

DAY 2 – June 1, 2025

Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.

As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.

On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred by road through the reserve to Ngala Safari Lodge, located in the northern portion of the Kruger National Park. The drive is approximately 2-hours. You never know what wildlife you will see on the way!

Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world as they have exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, who ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.

Each of the spacious and classic ensuite thatched cottages is decorated with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the most of sunny safari days and a private veranda offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners.

The lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil massage sala and a well-equipped fitness room can be enjoyed in between game drives. Dinners are set in a candlelit courtyard or showcased as an African feast in the open-air boma.

On arrival at Ngala Safari Lodge, and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter enjoy free time in your suite, enjoying your surroundings, prior to your afternoon game drive.

Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to dinner.

DAY 3 – June 2, 2025

Hot and cold beverages will be waiting for you after your early morning wake up call.

Enjoy a morning game drive showcasing the wildlife and nature of the southern region of Kruger National Park.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and some free time at your cottage or around the property. Visit the spa, relax by the pool, have a nap, or perhaps take part in a rhino notching conservation experience. Additional fees may be incurred for optional activities. The lodge will provide a complete list of available activities during your stay.

Later in the day and after tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge.

DAY 4 – June 3, 2025

Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a local representative and transferred to your overnight hotel, located inside the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment.

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

Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.

DAY 5 – June 4, 2025

Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a city orientation drive of Cape Town, before being dropped off at the pier for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet is not included.

Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg

Arrival into Johannesburg

You are met and escorted on a short walk to your hotel

3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel

Afternoon at leisure

TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant

Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar

Meet and Greet:

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

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

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

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

Day 2 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details

7:30am Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities

8:30am Short walk to the check in counters at O.R. Tambo Airport

9:00am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit

10:30am Flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:25am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and collect luggage

12:00pm Meet a lodge representative and transfer by road to Ngala Safari Lodge

2:00pm Estimated arrival time at Ngala Safari Lodge (depending on animal sightings along the way)

Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time (time permitting)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner

Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge

Day 3

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Depart on morning game drive

8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast

Optional bush walk following breakfast – pre-arrangement required, by talking to your ranger

1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by well-deserved free time

3:30pm Afternoon tea at Ngala Safari Lodge

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner

Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge

Day 4 - Timing and final game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Depart on morning game drive

8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy a leisurely breakfast

10:15am Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities

10:45am Transfer through the reserve to the airport

12:45pm Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town

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

4:40pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and collect luggage

5:15pm Meet our local representative and transfer to your overnight hotel

6:00pm Approximate arrival at the hotel

Check-in on arrival and spend the evening at leisure

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

Day 5

7:30am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel

9:30am Complete check-out formalities and depart on a city orientation tour

12:30pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town harbor for embarkation

Please Note:

•This area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Child policy: children under 5 are not permitted to stay at this lodge; children 6-11 are permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. The are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds; children 12-16 are permitted on game drives and nature walks but not permitted on specialist walking safaris. The child policy applies to children participating on game drives with a private vehicle only. A surcharge may apply for a private vehicle and upgrading to a family cottage or suite may also be required, please check before confirming this program.

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

Expected Weather:

This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.

What to Bring:

Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.

Local Currency:

Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.

Electricity:

South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information:

Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).

Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage

must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.

As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.

Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.

U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).

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

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Hotel addresses:

OR Tambo InterContinental

Address: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619

Phone: 011 961 5400

Ngala Safari Lodge

Ngala Private Game Reserve, Timbavati, 1380

Phone: 011 809 4300

V&A Hotel Cape Town

Address: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 021 419 6677

Program Includes for guests

•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport – Day 1 and 2

•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast

•2 nights at Ngala Safari Lodge (Cottage) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers

•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) with bed and breakfast

•Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

•Excess luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)

•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage

•Economy class flights per the itinerary

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor

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

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

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Visa fees if required

•Excess or overweight luggage

•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.

Spend 2 nights at Nokanyana Camp which is positioned on a private concession close to the Moremi and Chobe Game Reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in up to 4 game drives. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.

PLEASE NOTE – This program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.

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

DAY 1

Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a drive to the airport and flight to Maun, Botswana.

NOTE: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.

Clear passport formalities in Maun before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai. Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.

Nokanyana camp is comprised of ten luxurious tents that are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of wildlife can be found. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. All have inside and outside showers, so you don’t have to miss a thing!

Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.

Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.

Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area.

After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.

Night drive are also available: Go in search of nocturnal animals with our knowledgeable guides. Witness the change in behavior as predators venture out on the prowl or see some of the animals rarely seen during the day.

Bush walks : Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.

DAY 2

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.

Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat as well.

Bush walks may be available during your free time. They are subject to guide availability and conditions. Check with the lodge staff if you are interested. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.

As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.

Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.

DAY 3

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. (dependent on flight time) What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.

After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Johannesburg.

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

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

Dinner is on your own this evening

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times

7:30am Disembark in Cape Town

8:00am Transfer to airport

10:00am Flight to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed)

12:30am Approximate arrival into Maun and small aircraft flight to Khwai

1:30pm Approximate arrival into camp and lunch

3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks

3.30pm Depart on afternoon game drive

7:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Nokanyana Camp

*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.

DAY 2

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp

1:00pm Lunch at camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Evening game drive

7:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Nokanyana Camp

DAY 3 – below timings are subject to flight times

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning game drive (subject to flight times)

9:00am Breakfast at camp

11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun (Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:00pm Flight Maun to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

3:30pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport

4:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel

4:15pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures

Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage

Evening at leisure

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast at hotel

TBA Check out time at the hotel

TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.

Extra Nights:

All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.

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

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

Expected Weather:

Khwai: 50 – 90 F (12 – 32 C )

Johannesburg: 58 – 90 F (16 – 32 C)

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.

• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock

• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries

• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)

*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.

• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker

• Bathing suit

• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis

Local Currency:

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

Credit cards:

•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.

•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.

Electricity:

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

Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:

•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person

(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)

•Only soft sided bags will be allowed

•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles

•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage

•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person

•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.

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

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

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.

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

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

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

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

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

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

Aircraft type (subject to change):

•Flight from Cape Town to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

•Flights between Maun & Khwai will be on Cessna Caravan or similar

•Flights from Maun to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

Hotel addresses:

Nokanyana Camp

Moremi, Botswana

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

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

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

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

Program Includes for guests:

•2 nights at Nokanyana Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks

•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast

•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary

•Tour leader for duration of tour

•Mentioned daily activities

•Bottled water on all road transfers

•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program

•Premium brand drinks at Nokanyana Camp

•Activities not mentioned in program

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

•Visa fees

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

•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included

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

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

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.

Spend 3 nights at Nokanyana Camp which is positioned on a private concession close to the Moremi and Chobe Game Reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in up to 6 game drives. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.

PLEASE NOTE – This Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.

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

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

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

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and being escorted on the short walk with your tour leader to the airport to check in for your flight to Maun, Botswana. Clear passport formalities in Maun before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai.

Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.

Nokanyana camp is comprised of ten luxurious tents that are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of wildlife can be found. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. All have inside and outside showers, so you don’t have to miss a thing!

Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.

Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.

Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat after a day of activities.

After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.

DAY 3

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.

Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands.

As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.

Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.

DAY 4

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.

After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be transferred to your hotel.

At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.

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

Dinner is on your own this evening

DAY 6

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures and a short orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

Day 1

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

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

Check in time is at 2:00pm

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby. Walk to the terminal to check in for flight to Maun, Botswana

11:45am Flight Johannesburg to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard

1:25pm Arrival into Maun and passport formalities

2:00pm Light aircraft flight and game drive to Nokanyana Camp

2:30pm Approximate arrival into camp followed by check in procedures and light snack

3:00pm Evening game drive

7:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Nokanyana Camp

*Note: any luggage (2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.

DAY 3

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp

1:00pm Lunch at camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Evening game drive

7:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Nokanyana Camp

DAY 4

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp

1:00pm Lunch at camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Evening game drive

7:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Nokanyana Camp

DAY 5 – below timings are subject to flight times

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp

11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun

2:00pm Flight Maun to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)

3:30pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport

4:00pm Transfer to your hotel

5:00pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures

Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage

Evening at leisure

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Commodore or similar hotel

DAY 6

8:00am Breakfast at hotel

10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities

10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for short Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel

1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.

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

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

Expected Weather:

Johannesburg: 46 – 68 F (8 – 20 C) with a low chance of rain

Khwai: 52 – 84 F (11 – 29 C) with chance of afternoon showers

Cape Town: 50 – 68 F (10 – 20 C) with a slight chance of rain

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.

• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock

• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries

• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)

*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.

• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker

• Bathing suit

• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis

Local Currency:

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

Credit cards:

•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.

•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.

Electricity:

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

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

Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:

•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person

(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)

•Only soft sided bags will be allowed

•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles

•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage

•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person

•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.

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

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

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.

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

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

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

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

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

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

Aircraft type (subject to change):

•Flights from Johannesburg to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

•Flights from Maun to Khwai (return) will be on Cessna Caravan or similar

•Flights from Maun to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

Hotel addresses:

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

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

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Nokanyana Camp

Moremi, Botswana

Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 415 1000

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

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast

•2 nights at Nokanyana Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks

•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape town or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast

•All economy class air and ground transportation from arrival until embarkation of the vessel

•Tour leader for duration of tour

•Mentioned daily activities

•Bottled water on all road transfers

•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program

•Premium brand drinks at Nokanyana Camp

•Activities not mentioned in program

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

•Visa fees

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

•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included

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

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

Visit Victoria Falls – one of the 7 Wonders of the World - for an awe-inspiring experience. Continue to Zimbabwe and the Hwange National Park which is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants.

NOTE:

This Pre-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg therefore guests must fly into the O.R. Tambo International Airport.

DAY 1 – December 2, 2021

After arriving at the Johannesburg International Airport (O.R TAMBO), you will be met on the jet-way and assisted through passport control and baggage claim where you will then be escorted on the walk to your airport-based hotel. The hotel is conveniently located within the airport terminal.

Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Meals are on your own today.

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

DAY 2 – December 3, 2021

Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you (up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each) as it will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Only one soft sided bag per person is permitted. See further below for luggage details.

Upon arrival in Victoria Falls your tour leader will assist you in passing through passport control and the Visa purchasing process before transferring to Ilala Lodge Hotel. As they are the closest hotel to the beautiful Victoria Falls, the spray makes for a perfect backdrop during your stay.

NOTE: A visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter Zimbabwe. This can be obtained on entry.

Other nationalities should consult their local embassies prior to travel for any Visa requirements.

This afternoon enjoy a guided walking tour of the Falls. You will be accompanied through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, birds and wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist guests with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.

Return to the hotel to enjoy an evening at leisure before dinner at the hotels Palm Restaurant. The ideal location of The Palm Restaurant has made it a favorite among all visitors to Victoria Falls. You can enjoy gourmet al-fresco dining under the starry African skies while listening to the roar of the Falls.

DAY 3 – December 4, 2021

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a light aircraft flight into Hwange to begin your safari. Arriving at the landing strip your tour leader will introduce you to your guide and begin a game drive en-route to Davison’s Camp.

Hwange provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests.

Nestled discreetly beneath a grove of false mopane trees, Davison's Camp is located in the private Linkwasha Concession – one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Hwange National Park. Hidden within a treeline, this classic African safari camp, with eight light and airy tents, overlooks an open plain and a waterhole that is a favorite drinking spot for elephant and buffalo.

The main area comprises a spacious lounge and dining area, leading onto an expansive deck with an open campfire area, perfect for convivial evening musings or star gazing. The refreshing pool and its loungers are beautifully positioned for relaxation, while a small upper deck is an ideal location from which to watch wildlife at the waterhole.

Enjoy a quick bite to eat before embarking on an afternoon game drive.

Returning to the lodge the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your room or in the communal areas.

After dinner, gather round the fire-pit to share stories with your guides before settling to bed and listening to the sounds of authentic Africa.

DAY 4 – December 5, 2021

After an early morning wake-up call enjoy coffee, tea and snack before embarking on your morning safari activity during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.

On a morning game drive your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge their tracking abilities and of course natures luck you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.

Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before having your choice of relaxing in the camp facilities or enjoying some other activities on offer such as visiting a local village (subject to vehicle availability).

As the afternoon cools enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.

Returning to the lodge for dinner

Make the most of your final evening on safari sharing stories round the fire pit, reminiscing about this life changing experience. Retire to the comfort of your room.

DAY 5 – December 6, 2021

After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari activity. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.

After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to your light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls. Here you will board a scheduled flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town, transfer to your hotel which is located close to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure. Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues. Dinner is on your own this evening.

DAY 6 – December 7, 2021

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures. Enjoy a scenic driving tour of the Cape Peninsula before embarking the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights:

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

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

•Should you book any extra nights on your own, an escort from the airport or transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Johannesburg International Airport (O.R TAMBO) per your flight details

You will be met and assisted with the short walk to the Intercontinental Hotel (located in the airport terminal). Meet your tour escort.

Check in time at the hotel is 2:00pm Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed

The afternoon and evening are at your leisure

All meals are on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet:

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

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

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

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

DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Walk with your tour escort to the check in counters to check in for flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

11:25am Flight Johannesburg to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard.

1:05pm Arrival into Victoria Falls and passport formalities

2:15pm Approximate arrival at your hotel

3:30pm Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby for tour of the Victoria Falls

7:30pm Dinner at the Palm Restaurant

Overnight at Ilala Lodge or similar hotel

*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for the light aircraft flight. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast at leisure

8:30am Depart hotel for airport and light aircraft flight to Hwange to begin safari

1:00pm Lunch at camp

4:00pm Evening game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at the Davison’s Camp

DAY 4

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

9:00am Breakfast at camp

10:00am Additional activities (Village visit / walking safari subject to availability)

1:00pm Lunch at camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Evening game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at the Davison’s Camp

DAY 5 - below timings are subject to flight times

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served

6:00am Morning safari game drive

8:00am Breakfast at camp

9:00am Depart camp for airstrip for light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls

11:45pm Flight Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard

2:40pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport and passport formalities

5:00pm Transfer to your hotel

5:30pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures

Guests will re-united with any shipped excess luggage

Evening at leisure to enjoy Cape Town

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Commodore Hotel or similar

DAY 6

7:00am Breakfast at hotel

8:30am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities

9:00am Meet tour guide in hotel lobby for scenic Cape Peninsula tour and transfer to vessel

2:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

Johannesburg: 59 – 81 F (15 – 28 C) with a good chance of afternoon thundershowers

Victoria Falls: 64 – 91 F (18 – 33 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers

Hwange: 64 – 91 F (18 – 33 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers

Cape Town: 61 – 79 F (16 – 28 C) with very little chance of rain

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, rain jacket/wind breaker, camera, film and batteries, binoculars, medications, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

Local Currency:

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

•The monetary unit of Zimbabwe is the US Dollar and major credit cards are accepted in some parts of Zimbabwe

Credit cards:

•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.

•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.

Electricity:

South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms.

Zimbabwe’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels and lodges and camps have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms. It’s always best if you bring electric appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Outlets in Botswana require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs.

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

Luggage information:

•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person

(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)

•Only soft sided bags will be allowed

•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles

•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

•Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 blank pages upon entry into South Africa

•No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa

•A visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter Zimbabwe & Mozambique, these can be obtained on entry

•Zimbabwe single entry Visa $30 cash – subject to change

•Mozambique single entry Visa $50 cash – subject to change

•Other nationalities should consult with their local embassies prior to travel

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

Aircraft type (subject to change):

•Flights between Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

•Light aircraft flights will be on Cessna caravans or similar

Hotel addresses:

Intercontinental O.R Tambo airport, Kempton Park, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 83 2844737

Davison’s Camp

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 415 1000

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

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at Intercontinental OR Tambo in a deluxe room and includes breakfast

•1 night at Ilala Lodge hotel in a deluxe room and includes dinner & breakfast

•2 nights at Davison’s Camp in a standard safari tent and includes all meals and drinks

•1 night at the Commodore hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast

•All air (economy class) and ground transport per the itinerary

•Meet & Greet service and airport assistance in Johannesburg

•Excess luggage courier service from Johannesburg to Cape Town hotel (max 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg/50 lbs each will be allowed per person)

•Laundry on safari

•English speaking Tour Leader who accompanies the group from beginning to end

•Mentioned daily activities

•Bottled water on all road transfers

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program

•Premium brand drinks at Davison’s Camp

•Activities not mentioned in program

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

•Visa fees

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

•Excess or overweight luggage not stored and shipped to Cape Town

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

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

This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring the Okavango Delta and The Moremi Game Reserve while enjoying the luxury that is Chiefs Camp. Through careful wildlife management, this region has become perhaps one of the best places to see animals and birds in Africa.

PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Chief’s Camp. See below for further details.

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

DAY 1

On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area by a local representative and assisted on the short walk (approximately 300 yards/900 feet) from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.

The earliest check-in time allowed at the hotel is 2:00pm, although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier.

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

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

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and walking back to the airport terminal.

Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage and checking in for your flight to Chief’s Camp via Maun in Botswana.

As guests may only bring one piece of soft-sided luggage per person (max 20 kg) on the light aircraft flight to Chief’s Camp, excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

On arrival in Maun, a local representative will meet you and assist with your light aircraft transfer to Chiefs Camp licensed private airstrip which is located approximately two kilometers from the camp. The transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 25 minutes.

Named after Chief Moremi, Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This luxurious camp is ideal for an African safari due to the vast numbers of animals that congregate all year round. Chief’s Island is one of the many islands created by the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta and is well-known for the finest game viewing in Southern Africa, including both black and white rhino completing the Big Five.

With the finest cuisine and wines, the camp is also consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana by Condé Nast and Travel & Leisure.

On arrival at Chief’s Camp, check-in and proceed to your suite for some time to freshen up prior to your afternoon game drive.

As the predator capital of the world, the game viewing is awe-inspiring here. But apart from its predators, the Moremi is also renowned for its large concentrations of plains-game, elephant and buffalo. This is Big Five territory, and you will also no doubt see giraffe, impala and zebra. Both white and black rhino were introduced into the Mombo Concession in 2001 and 2003, and healthy populations of the endangered wild dog also make this area their home. Several lion prides as well as genet cats and hyena also live in abundance here. Like the rest of the Okavango Delta, the area is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 species.

After your game drive, return to the camp for dinner.

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

DAY 3

Start the day with a full English and continental breakfast, before departing for your morning game drive. Elegant high teas are served in the afternoon just before departing for your afternoon game activity. On your return, relax at the pool or sip on a cocktail before dinner.

The camp’s expert guides are always on hand to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge as you explore the Delta in modified open 4 x 4 vehicles on morning and afternoon game drives.

There are optional excursions and activities available in between game drives such as a helicopter flight over the Delta however additional fees apply and these excursions must be booked and paid for at the lodge. There is no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises for these programs. Your lodge staff will present you with any available programs while you are on-site.

DAY 4

Depending on flight departure time, enjoy one last morning game drive.

Thereafter gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities followed by your transfer to Chief’s Camp airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport.

On arrival at Maun Airport, check-in and board your flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you are met and assisted to an awaiting vehicle which will transfer you to your overnight hotel.

Spend the afternoon & evening at leisure in Cape Town with dinner on your own.

Your hotel is located close to the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. A complimentary shuttle bus to and from this location is available – just check with Reception on the schedule.

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

Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.

DAY 5

After a leisurely breakfast, check-out and transfer to the Cape Town harbour to embark the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

Day 1

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

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

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

Day 1

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

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

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

6:30am Breakfast & check-out

8:15am Take a short walk from your hotel to the airport

8:45am Arrive at the airport and check-in for your flight to Maun Airport, Botswana

Excess Luggage to be stored and transferred to Cape Town

11:45am Flight to Maun, Botswana (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:25pm Arrival in Maun. Check in for your light aircraft flight to Chiefs Camp.

TBA Light aircraft transfer from Maun to Chiefs Camp

Flight departure is confirmed a day before travelling

Note: 1 soft sided bag, 20 kg’s per person

TBA Transfer to Chiefs Camp in open 4x4 game vehicles

TBA Check in and time to freshen up

4:00pm Afternoon coffee and tea is served

4:30pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chiefs Camp

Day 3

5:30am Wake up call

6:00am Early breakfast

6:30am Morning game drive

10:00am Time at leisure

12:00pm Lunch at the lodge

4:00pm Afternoon tea

4:30pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chiefs Camp

Day 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

5:30am Wake-up call

6:00am Early breakfast

6:30am Morning game drive (time permitting on flight details)

10:00am Gather belongings and complete check out formalities

10:30am Transfer to airstrip for light aircraft transfer, in open 4x4 game vehicles

TBA Light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport

11:25am Check-in for flight to Cape Town

1:35pm Flight from Maun to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:20pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and be transferred to your hotel

Evening & dinner at leisure

Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel

Day 5

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Check-out time from hotel

12:15pm Depart on your transfer to Cape Town harbor to embark the ship.

Please note:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

Currency:

The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Botswana the local currency is the Pula. USD are not accepted.

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

For the flights from Johannesburg to Chief’s Camp via Maun and then from Chief’s Camp to Cape Town via Maun, guests are permitted to check-in one soft sided piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and carry one small personal item such as a purse or camera bag.

Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person max 23kg/50lbs) will be collected and shipped to Cape Town via a courier service. This service is included in the cost of the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documentation

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

Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to Botswana and South Africa as some nationals are required to have a visa to enter the country and to visit Botswana. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.

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

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Accommodation:

Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Located in the OR Tambo Airport

1 OR Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Chief’s Camp

Botswana

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

100 Beach Rd, Granger Bay, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 441 3000

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

*1 night at Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar including breakfast

*2 nights at the Sanctuary Chiefs Camp (Pavilion Room - including all meals, game drives and two local drinks per person at meal times)

*1 night at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (Sea Facing room) or similar including breakfast

*Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Days 1 and 2

*Transfers when required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

*Luggage storage of 2 bags per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 - 4 & luggage shipment to Cape Town

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

*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles

*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class between Johannesburg – Maun - Cape Town

*Light aircraft flight between Maun and Chief’s Camp

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

*Any other meals not listed in the program

*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks at Chief’s Camp

*Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

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

*Excess or overweight luggage fees

*Visa fees

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

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

Become immersed in the life of Nelson Mandela by visiting attractions that lend great insight into his early days as an anti-apartheid revolutionary and how that experience led to his eventual election as President of South Africa.

This very special program is for a small group of no more than six guests.

Special Note: This program begins in Johannesburg; therefore, arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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

Day 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be transferred to the boutique hotel Sanctuary Mandela. Check-in is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed. Guests with early-arriving flights may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.

Mandela lived in at the property in the late 1990s after being released from prison for his role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement. The estate later became the headquarters for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. It has been converted into a luxury hotel decorated with Mandela memorabilia.

The hotel restaurant, where you will dine, features a menu of Mandela’s favorite dishes prepared by his longtime chef. The meal and the experience of spending the evening in Mandela’s former residence will be highly memorable.

Day 2

After breakfast and check-out from the Sanctuary Mandela hotel, you will embark on a tour of Soweto, the township that became known as the epicenter of the anti-apartheid movement. You will see the house on Vilakazi Street where Mandela lived from 1946 until his arrest in 1962. Archbishop Desmond Tutu also lived on the street, which is now the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

You will also browse the Hector Pieterson Museum, a space dedicated to the commemoration of the high school students that led a peaceful march in 1976 that ended in a violent confrontation with the police. Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old schoolboy, was shot and killed while protesting. Expect the museum visit to be an eye-opening and emotionally moving experience.

Soweto’s heritage site Kliptown Museum marks the spot where delegates to a people’s parliament met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter. This founding document became the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and South African Constitution. Kliptown was strategically chosen for the meeting place because it was a multiracial area between Soweto and Johannesburg.

Following lunch at a restaurant in Soweto, you will transfer to the O.R. Tambo Airport for the flight to Cape Town.

Note: See further below for luggage information on your flight.

Upon arriving in Cape Town, you will transfer to the Cape Grace, a luxurious hotel on the V&A Waterfront where you will spend the evening. This cultural and historical area offers abundant opportunities for shopping and dining.

Dinner, however, will be served at the Cape Grace. To make the experience even more special and meaningful, someone that knew Nelson Mandela will be in attendance. That person may be Christo Brand, a former prison guard from Robben Island, the brutal maximum-security facility where Mandela was held for 18 years.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a short walk to the V&A Waterfront and board the ferry to Robben Island. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the island has a notorious past. For centuries, it was used to house lepers, the mentally challenged and political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist-poet Dennis Brutus. The prison there closed in 2011.

While touring the rocky island, you will learn about its infamous history and present population, which is primarily seabirds and African penguins.

After returning to the mainland on the ferry, you will walk to Nobel Square to view life-size sculptures of South Africa’s four Nobel Peace Prize laureates: Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, former state president of South Africa FW de Klerk, and Albert Luthuli, an anti-apartheid activist.

A 3-course lunch follows at a restaurant overlooking Nobel Square. Christo Brand may join you there.

After lunch, you will head for the Mandela Rhodes Place with the tour guide and Christo Brand, both of whom will elaborate on the building’s historical importance. Mining magnate and founder of the DeBeers diamond company, Cecil John Rhodes constructed the building, which now houses the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. This organization funds and empowers young Africans to serve their societies through education, entrepreneurship and leadership.

You will also visit the Cape Town City Hall and Grand Parade public square, where Mandela addressed the crowds a few hours after his release from prison in 1990. It was here that Mandela declared his commitment to reconciliation but warned that the armed struggle would continue as “a purely defensive action against the violence of apartheid.”

Later in the afternoon, you will return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure with dinner on your own.

Day 4

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will visit the Vergelegen Wine Estate, which was founded in 1700. It is so representative of the Cape culture that the estate has been declared a Provincial Heritage site. You will be free to meander through the estate and themed gardens before enjoying a wine tasting and charcuterie plate.

You will then return to Cape Town and embark your awaiting cruise ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and transferred to your hotel

2:00pm Hotel check in time

Lunch is on your own

TBA Group dinner with dishes, inspired by former and late President Nelson Mandela

Overnight at Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

DAY 2 – timings are subject to change based on final flight details

From 6:30am Enjoy a delicious breakfast followed by check-out formalities

9:00am Depart hotel on a full day Soweto tour, including lunch, en route to OR Tambo Int. Airport

3:00pm Approximate arrival at OR Tambo Airport to check-in and board your flight to CPT

4:00pm Flight Johannesburg - Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

6:10pm Arrive Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel located within the V&A Waterfront

7:00pm Approximate arrival at your hotel – check in and proceed to your room to freshen up

7:30pm Dinner at hotel in the company of someone special, who will set the scene for your tour tomorrow

Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel or similar

DAY 3

From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Depart the hotel, and enjoy a short walk to Robben Island Clock Tower where your ferry awaits you

9:00am Robben Island Ferry & Island tour, accompanied by your tour guide

1:30pm Upon return from Robben Island, talk a leisurely walk to Nobel Square to view life-sized sculptures of our four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu and Albert Lutuli

2:00pm Lunch at Ginja Restaurant or similar, overlooking Nobel Square

3:30pm Depart the waterfront and travel to Mandela Rhodes Place for a stop-over

4:15pm Depart Mandela Rhodes Place and travel to City Hall and the Grand Parade for a stop-over

4:45pm Return to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the evening at leisure

Dinner on own

Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel

DAY 4

From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities

8:30am Depart the hotel and transfer to Vergelegen Wine Estate

9:30am Self-guided Heritage and Garden Route tour featuring the estate’s Manor House, Octagonal Gardens and more

10:40am Flagship Wine tasting at Vergelegen Wine Estate including a cheese and churcuterie plate

11:45am Depart Vergelegen and return to Cape town

12:30pm Approximate arrival at the pier for embarkation

Expected Weather:

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Cape Town, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and an average high of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

In December and January, daily high temperatures average from 73°F to 75°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 82°F.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

On the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

For this reason, one excess piece of luggage per person is included for this flight in the cost of this program. Luggage weight not to exceed 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

Should guests have more than two pieces of checked luggage, any excess over two pieces will be at own expense.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program

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

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

Accommodations:

Sanctuary Mandela

Address: 4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Phone: 010 035 0368

Cape Grace Hotel

Address: W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002

Phone: 021 410 7100

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

Program Includes for guests:

*One night at Sanctuary Mandela (King Suite)

*Two nights at Cape Grace Hotel (Luxury Room)

*Private transfer per couple / single traveler from OR Tambo Airport to Sanctuary Mandela on day 1

*Dinner on Day 1 including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity

*3-Course dinner at Cape Grace Hotel including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity

*A special host to accompany dinner on day 2

*Soweto tour and lunch

*Robben Island Ferry and tour

*Ginja Restaurant or similar - 3-course lunch including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity

*Vergelegen or similar Private Heritage and Garden Route tour, Flagship Wine tasting with cheese and Churcuterie plate

*Transfers and touring by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver

*Qualified English-speaking tour guide during touring

*Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

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

*Economy class flight from JNB to CPT – direct flights not guaranteed

*Excess luggage fee for flight from JNB to CPT – 1 piece per person with a max of 20 kg (44 lbs.)

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

Program excludes:

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

*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

*Visa fees

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

*Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight above the 2 pcs that are included per person

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Along with one night each in Johannesburg and Cape Town, you will spend two nights at the elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, which shares unfenced borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of birds.

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

Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.

DAY 1 – June 4, 2025

Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your driver/guide. Begin your program with a city orientation drive of Cape Town.

Highlights include a drive past the Castle of Good Hope which is the second oldest building in South Africa, City Hall, a drive along Adderley Street, a walk through the Company Gardens, a photo stop at Signal Hill and a drive through the Bo-Kaap and along the Atlantic Seaboard.

The official check-in time at your hotel is at 3:00pm. If rooms are not ready when you arrive you will be able to leave your luggage with the front desk and explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. Your hotel is conveniently located within this area.

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

DAY 2 – June 5, 2025

Following breakfast, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.

As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.

On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred by road through the reserve to Ngala Safari Lodge, located in the northern portion of the Kruger National Park. The drive is approximately 2-hours. You never know what wildlife you will see on the way!

Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world as they have exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, who ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.

Each of the spacious and classic ensuite thatched cottages is decorated with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the most of sunny safari days and a private veranda offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners.

The lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil massage sala and a well-equipped fitness room can be enjoyed in between game drives. Dinners are set in a candlelit courtyard or showcased as an African feast in the open-air boma.

On arrival at Ngala Safari Lodge, and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter enjoy free time in your suite, enjoying your surroundings, prior to your afternoon game drive.

Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to dinner.

DAY 3 – June 6, 2025

Hot and cold beverages will be waiting for you after your early morning wake up call.

Enjoy a morning game drive showcasing the wildlife and nature of the southern region of Kruger National Park.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and some free time at your cottage or around the property. Visit the spa, relax by the pool, have a nap, or perhaps take part in a rhino notching conservation experience. Additional fees may be incurred for optional activities. The lodge will provide a complete list of available activities during your stay.

Later in the day and after tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge.

DAY 4 – June 7, 2025

Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, you are met by a local representative and accompanied on the short walk to overnight hotel which is located within the airport terminal.

Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.

Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.

DAY 5 – June 8, 2025

Following breakfast and check-out formalities, make your way back the check-in counters at O.R. Tambo Airport to check-in for your flight home. Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm. Should you have a later departing flight, luggage storage is available at your hotel until you need to depart.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•Departure airport assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

Day 1

8:45am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your driver/guide

9:00am Depart Cape Town harbor for a city orientation tour

1:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel

3:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel

Spend the evening at leisure

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

Day 2 - Timing and game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details

7:00-9:00am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and complete check out formalities

8:45am Transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit

9:30am Check-in for your flight to Hoedspruit

10:40am Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:10pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and collect luggage

1:40pm Meet your lodge representative and transfer by road to Ngala Safari Lodge

3:30pm Estimated arrival time at Ngala Safari Lodge, check in and afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner

Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge

Day 3

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Depart on morning game drive

8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast

Free time, perhaps take part in an optional activity

1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner

Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge

Day 4 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details

AM Enjoy a leisurely breakfast

9:00am Check out and transfer through the reserve to the airport

11:00am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town

12:05pm Flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:10pm Arrive Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and collect luggage

1:40pm Meet your representative and walk to your overnight hotel located in the terminal

2:20pm Approximate arrival at the hotel, check in

Lunch is on own

TBA Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar

Day 5

7:00-10:00am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Official check-out time

Guests are met and accompanied to the check in counters for onwards flights

For guests with later flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until you need to depart

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be assisted to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 5 of your program.

Airport assistance O.R. Tambo Airport JNB:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that airport assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, airport assistance is not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Please Note:

•This area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Child policy: children under 5 are not permitted to stay at this lodge; children 6-11 are permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. The are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds; children 12-16 are permitted on game drives and nature walks but not permitted on specialist walking safaris. The child policy applies to children participating on game drives with a private vehicle only. A surcharge may apply for a private vehicle and upgrading to a family cottage or suite may also be required, please check before confirming this program.

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

Expected Weather:

This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.

What to Bring:

Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.

Local Currency:

Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.

Electricity:

South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information:

Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).

Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage

must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.

As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.

Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.

U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).

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

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Hotel addresses:

V&A Hotel Cape Town

Address: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 021 419 6677

Ngala Safari Lodge

Ngala Private Game Reserve, Timbavati, 1380

Phone: 011 809 4300

OR Tambo InterContinental

Address: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619

Phone: 011 961 5400

Program Includes for guests

•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) with bed and breakfast

•2 nights at Ngala Safari Lodge (Cottage) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers

•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast

•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport

•Transfers in Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

•Excess luggage shipment from Cape Town to Johannesburg including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)

•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage

•Economy class flights per the itinerary

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor

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

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

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Visa fees if required

•Excess or overweight luggage

•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90

days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Fly off to Zimbabwe to watch one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—thundering Victoria Falls—and cruise the winding Zambezi River at sunset, a time when some of Africa’s most iconic animals are most active and easy to spot.

PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa.

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

Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter.

DAY 1

Following disembarkation in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town Airport for the flight to Victoria Falls.

Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage (1 piece per person) and checking in for your flight.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you and make sure your name is clearly indicated on your suitcase.

Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel where a light lunch will be enjoyed followed by check-in.

Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy unlimited beverages and canapes from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.

DAY 2

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.

Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In November 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.

A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!

After your tour of the Falls, pay a visit to one of the local markets for some time at leisure to peruse the stalls. Following your free time, you will return to your hotel for lunch.

The afternoon is at your leisure. Perhaps consider an optional excursion such as a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Any optional excursions are subject to additional fees and have no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Bookings need to be made directly at the hotel. The hotel concierge will have a list of available programs to purchase while you are there.

In the evening head off-site to a traditional Boma Restaurant for dinner.

NOTE: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).

DAY 3

Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and assisted to your hotel for the evening.

Your hotel is located inside the terminal of the OR Tambo International Airport so there is just a short walk from the terminal to the hotel. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet). Dinner is on your own.

Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

Day 1 - timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

6:00am Disembark in Cape Town – meet your guide

Make sure to pack according to what will be shipped and what will accompany you

6:30am Transfer to the Cape Town Airport

8:30am Fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:15am On arrival in Victoria Falls go through Immigration and transfer to your hotel

12:30pm Lunch at your hotel followed by check-in

4:00pm Transfer to the Zambezi River jetty

4:30pm 2-hour sunset cruise including drinks and canapes

6:30pm Return to your hotel

7:30pm Informal dinner at the hotel (Jungle Junction Restaurant or similar)

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel

Day 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

8:00am Transfer to the Rainforest

8:30am Guided walk – Zimbabwe side of the falls

10:30am Transfer to a local craft market

11:30am Return to your hotel for lunch

12:30pm Light lunch at the hotel

2:00pm Afternoon at leisure

7:00pm Transfer to the Boma Restaurant for dinner

9:30pm Return to your hotel

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel

Day 3 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

From 7:00amBreakfast at your hotel

11:00am Check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport

1:45pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

3:25pm Arrive in Johannesburg, collect luggage

4:00pm You are met and acompanied to your airport-based hotel – short walk

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel

Day 4

From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Check out – settle any incidentals before departing

TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.

Extra Nights:

All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

PLEASE NOTE

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

*This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who utilized a wheelchair or scooter.

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

*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls.

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. In Victoria Falls the average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

Currency:

The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights between Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg:

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

*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check-in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be collected upon disembarkation and shipped via courier to your hotel in Johannesburg.

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

*A Zimbabwe entry visa is required and can be purchased at the airport (cash only) – approximately $80 USD for US Citizens.

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

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

*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.

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

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

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

Accommodation:

Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Located in the OR Tambo Airport

1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

The Victoria Falls Hotel

1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 83 284 4751

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

*2 nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (Stable Wing Room)

*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (standard double room)

*2 lunches and 2 dinners in Victoria Falls including 2 local beverages per person

*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

*Any transfers in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers (Cape Town & Johannesburg)

*Guided tour at Victoria Falls

*Luggage shipment by courier and storage of 1 bag per person from Cape Town to Johannesburg

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

*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class Cape Town – Victoria Falls - Johannesburg

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

*Any other meals not listed in the program

*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks

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

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

*Visa fees – recommended to obtain Zimbabwe Visa in advance of travel

*Any other services not mentioned above

*Excess or overweight luggage fees

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

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

Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is a private premier game viewing destination. It was the first ever private nature reserve established in South Africa. The landscape features 65 000 hectares of savannah-covered land interspersed with watering holes, dry river beds, lowveld woodlands, and the perennial Sabi and Sand rivers. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope.

PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa.

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to the Intercontinental Hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located in the airport terminal, so the walk is approximately 300 yards/900 feet.

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

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and being escorted on the short walk with your tour leader to the airport to check in for your flight to Skukuza.

Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. 1 piece per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

As you arrive in Skukuza, your tour leader will assist you to your safari vehicle where you will meet your guide and take a game drive to the lodge.

The spirit of safari comes alive at historic andBeyond Kirkman’s Camp. Step back in time into this original 1920s homestead and marvel at the spectacular views of the unspoiled landscape that surrounds the Sand River. Spacious sitting, dining and bar areas steeped in the colonial atmosphere of gracious style and luxury contain mementoes of a time long past, while the untamed wilderness outside whispers a promise of adventures not to be forgotten. A sparkling swimming pool boasts a magnificent view over the valley of the Sand River.

Enjoy lunch and time absorbing your surroundings before embarking on your afternoon and evening game drive. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.

Returning to the lodge, the evening is yours to enjoy either in your suite or in the communal areas.

After dinner, gather round the fire-pit to share stories with your guides. When ready retire back to your suite where Old-fashioned bedsteads combine seamlessly with modern comfort and souvenirs of bygone years to create a nostalgic safari atmosphere. Generous claw-foot bathtubs complete the picture, while stand-alone showers in each room provide an up-to-date touch.

DAY 3

After an early morning wake-up call enjoy coffee, tea and a snack before embarking on your morning safari during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.

On a morning game drive your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge their tracking abilities and of course natures luck you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.

Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before having your choice of relaxing in the lodge facilities or enjoying some other activities on offer before your afternoon game drive.

An interpretive, guided, safari walk led by your guide will be available if deemed safe to do so.

As the afternoon cools enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.

Returning to the lodge enjoy dinner.

Make the most of your final evening on safari sharing stories round the fire pit, reminiscing about this life changing experience. Retire to the comfort of your suite and listen to the night sounds of the African bush.

DAY 4

Depending on your flight time, you might be able to get in one last safari before returning to Cape Town.

What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.

After returning to the lodge you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to the airport for a flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town your tour leader will assist you in getting your luggage before a short road transfer to the Table Bay hotel with views overlooking the Victoria & Alfred waterfront onto Table Mountain.

Collect the luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure with suggestions given by your tour leader. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 5

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and then an orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking your vessel.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

Day 1

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

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

Dinner is on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times

7:00am Breakfast begins in hotel

8:00am Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby. Escorted to check in for flight to Skukuza

10:00am Flight Johannesburg to Skukuza (Flight details TBA and subject to change).

10:50am Arrival into Skukuza

11:00am Game drive to Kirkmans Camp

12:00pm Approximate arrival into Camp followed by check in procedures and lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea and depart for afternoon / evening game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Kirkmans Camp

*Note: any luggage (1 piece per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.

DAY 3

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea & snacks served

6:00am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at Camp

10:00am Bush Walk

1:00pm Lunch at Camp

3:30pm Afternoon tea served

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Kirkmans Camp

DAY 4 – below timings and activities are subject to flight times

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Coffee, tea & snacks served

6:00am Morning game drive (time permitting)

8:00am Breakfast at Camp

9:30am Depart Kamp for airport for flight to Cape Town

11:20am Flight Skukuza to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change) Light snack served onboard.

1:55pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport

2:30pm Road transfer to Cape Town

3:30pm Arrival at your hotel followed by check in procedures. Any shipped luggage will be here.

Evening at leisure to enjoy Cape Town, dinner on own

Overnight at the Table Bay Hotel or similar hotel

DAY 5

8:00am Breakfast at hotel

10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities

10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel

1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation

Expected Weather:

Johannesburg: 59 – 79 F (15 – 26 C) with a good chance of afternoon thundershowers

Safari: 64 – 84 F (18 – 28 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers

Cape Town: 57 – 75 F (14 – 24 C) with very little chance of rain

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.

• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock

• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries

• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)

*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.

• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker

• Bathing suit

• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis

Local Currency:

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

Credit cards:

•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.

•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.

Electricity:

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

Luggage information:

•On the flights to and from Skukuza, luggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person (hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)

•Only soft sided bags will be permitted on the flight

•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles

•Please pack all valuables in your hand luggage

•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred via courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival.

•1 piece of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each can be shipped per person

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

•Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 blank pages upon entry into South Africa.

•No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa

•Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies

•Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.

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

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program

Aircraft type (subject to change):

•Flights to and from Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar

Hotel addresses:

Intercontinental Johannesburg

1 O.R Tambo airport

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Kirkmans Camp, Sabie Sands private game reserve

Table Bay Hotel

Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 406 5000

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

Please note:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Intercontinental Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast

•2 nights at Kirkmans Camp in a suite and includes all meals and drinks

•1 night at Table Bay Hotel in a luxury mountain facing room

•All air and ground transport from arrival in Johannesburg until embarkation of the vessel

•Meet & Greet service and airport assistance in Johannesburg

•English speaking Tour Leader from arrival at Intercontinental hotel until embarkation of vessel

•Excess luggage courier service from Johannesburg to Cape Town hotel

•Laundry at Kirkmans Camp

•Mentioned daily activities

•Bottled water on all road transfers

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals or drinks not mentioned in program

•Premium brand drinks at Kirkmans Camp

•Optional activities not mentioned in program

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

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

•Excess or overweight luggage fees

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

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

Enjoy one night in Johannesburg before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will spend two nights at a lodge on the Phinda Private Game Reserve. Take part on several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals.

Special Note: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details.

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

Day 1 – January 9, 2024

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

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

Day 2 – January 10, 2024

After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Durban.

NOTE: As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be stored at the hotel in Johannesburg and then shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 3. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

When you land in Durban you will be met and transferred by road to Phinda Game Reserve. Drive time is approximately 3 – 3.5 hours.

Upon arrival at Phinda Game Reserve you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink followed by check in and signage of indemnity forms. After enjoying an afternoon tea you will be shown to your rooms. Once you have settled in you will meet for your late afternoon game drive with snacks in the bush.

Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 17 500 hectares (43 240 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species.

The suites at Phinda Mountain Lodge each have their own private veranda and are positioned to ensure complete privacy. Each suite has an outdoor shower and plunge pool, allowing you to savor the outdoors and the fresh mountain air.

After you return from your game drive there is time to freshen up before enjoying a dinner at the lodge.

NOTE: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time

Day 3 – January 11, 2024

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

DAY 4 – January 12, 2024

After breakfast and check out, depart for the Durban Airport for your flight to Cape Town.

A lunch pack will be provided by the lodge for the drive.

Once in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to the port for embarkation. Any shipped luggage will be brought to the pier where you will be reunited with it.

Please note:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

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

Check in time is at 2:00pm

Meals are on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet:

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

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

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

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

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

AM Breakfast at the hotel

7:00am Check out and luggage separation

7:30am Short walk to the airport terminal

7:45am Check-in for flight to Durban

9:35am Flight JNB to DUR (flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:40am Arrive Durban Airport and transfer to your safari destination

3:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in

4:00pm Afternoon tea

4:30pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Arrive back at the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Phinda Mountain Lodge

DAY 3

5:30am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee

6:30am Early morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at the lodge

Leisure time at the lodge

3:30pm Afternoon high tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner

7:30pm Dinner at your lodge

Overnight at Phinda Mountain Lodge

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

6:30am Breakfast

8:00am Check out and transfer to Durban Airport

TBA Charter Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort

TBA Transfer to the Cape Town Pier for embarkation

Any shipped luggage will be delivered to the ship

Expected Weather:

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

In January the average high at Phinda is 30C / 86 F and the average low is 17 C / 62 F

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 consecutive blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

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

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

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

Accommodations:

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

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

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Phinda MountainLodge

&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Kwa-Zulu Natal

Phone: +27 11 809 4300

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

Program Includes:

*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)

*Two nights at Phinda Mountain Lodge – suite, all meals, local drinks and game drives

*Transfers and meet and greet

*Economy class flights from Johannesburg to Durban to Cape Town

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

*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports

*1 bottle of water per person on transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town

*Lunch pack on Day 4

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

Program excludes:

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

*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

*Visa fees

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

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

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Travel to Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s premier reserves, for up to four superb game drive opportunities. Here your chances of seeing the Big Five, Little Five and the Birding Six are excellent as you watch from the comfort of an open air 4x4 vehicle. Spend two evenings at Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge – a unique luxury train hotel that is permanently stationed high above the Sabie River where the views in either direction are infinite.

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

Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.

DAY 1 – May 31, 2025

Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Once you have cleared Customs and Immigration, collect any luggage and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on the short walk through the terminal to your overnight hotel. Your hotel is located within the Airport terminal.

The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available by this time, this cannot be guaranteed without book an extra night. Lunch is on own.

Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel including two local beverages and tea or coffee.

DAY 2 – June 1, 2025

Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Skukuza Airport.

As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.

On arrival at Skukuza Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Shalati: Train on the Bridge where you will spend the next two nights.

Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest game reserve, was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African lowveld. With nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometers (218 miles) from north to south along the Mozambique border, this wildlife sanctuary is like no other. Its atmosphere is so unique that it allows those who enter its vastness to immerse themselves in the unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa. Certainly, it ranks with the best in Africa and is the flagship of the country’s national parks - rated as the ultimate safari experience.

Your accommodations, the Train on the Bridge is a first-of-its-kind luxury accommodation in a re-envisioned train stationed on the historically rich Selati Bridge above the Sabie River in Kruger National Park. The name has its origins in the history of Chief Warrior Shalati, who lived near this river in the region of Skukuza and ruled over the Tebula tribe.

Kruger Shalati pays homage to the guests who explored the park and Skukuza Camp nearly 100 years ago as this is where the first visits to the iconic park were allowed in the early 1920s. Back then the train would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati is positioned.

Upon arrival you will be shown to your unique carriage room.

The large, glass-walled train rooms allow for unsurpassed views along the length of the majestic Sabie River while the style of the train celebrates African design with the use of local art and crafting skills. High above the riverbanks, aligned with the floor level of the train, lies a bespoke deck with pool, offering a swimming experience unlike any other – with crocodile, hippos, buffalos and elephants possibly hanging about only meters below – an experience for guests unlike any other!

After settling into your room, gather for afternoon tea, followed by an open vehicle game drive in search of the ‘Big 5’ as well as numerous other wildlife and birdlife.

Return to the hotel and enjoy traditional cuisine at the Bridge House Restaurant before retiring for the evening.

DAY 3 – June 2, 2025

Receive an early morning wake-up call and enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits prior to your morning game drive showcasing Kruger’s amazing array of wildlife including the Big Five.

Return to Kruger Shalati where breakfast is served, followed with some time at leisure. Relax in your carriage room, retreat to the lounge carriage with bar or perhaps enjoy its adjacent deck and overhanging pool overlooking the river. It’s the perfect spot for a swim while watching the wildlife roam about beneath you.

Optional activities will be available such as guided walks and helicopter rides. A full list of activities will be available to you once you arrive. Some activities will incur an additional cost payable directly to the hotel.

Following afternoon tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive.

Return from your game drive followed by dinner at the hotel.

DAY 4 – June 3, 2025

Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Skukuza Airport for a flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a local representative and transferred to your overnight hotel.

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

Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.

DAY 5 – June 4, 2025

Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a city orientation drive of Cape Town, before being dropped off at the pier for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet is not included.

Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg

Arrival into Johannesburg

You are met and escorted on a short walk to your hotel

3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel

Afternoon at leisure

TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant

Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar

Meet and Greet:

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

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

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

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

Day 2 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details

8-10am Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities

10:45am Short walk to the check in counters at O.R. Tambo Airport

11:00am Check-in for a flight to Skukuza, lunch on own

1:05pm Flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:05pm Arrive at Skukuza Airport and collect luggage

2:30pm Meet your driver and transfer by road to your lodge

3:00pm Estimated arrival time at the lodge (depending on animal sightings along the way)

4:00pm Afternoon tea followed by a sunset game drive

7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner

Overnight at Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge

Day 3

5:30am Wake-up call

6:00am Refreshments followed by a morning game drive

9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast

1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by well-deserved free time

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner

Overnight at Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge

Day 4 - Timing and final game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details

5:30am Wake-up call

6:00am Refreshments followed by a morning game drive

9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy a leisurely breakfast

10:15am Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities, transfer to airport

10:40am Arrive at Skukuza Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town

11:40am Flight from Skukuza to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:25pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and collect luggage

3:00pm Meet our local representative and transfer to your overnight hotel

3:30pm Approximate arrival at the hotel

Check-in on arrival and spend the evening at leisure

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel

Day 5

6:30-10am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Complete check-out formalities and depart on a city orientation tour

12:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town harbor for embarkation

Please Note:

•This area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Child policy: children under 12 are not permitted to stay at Kruger Shalati

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

Expected Weather:

This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.

What to Bring:

Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.

Local Currency:

Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.

Electricity:

South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information:

Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).

Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage

must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.

As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.

Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.

U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).

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

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Hotel addresses:

OR Tambo InterContinental

Address: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619

Phone: 011 961 5400

Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge

Kruger National Park, Selati Bridge Precint, Skukuza, 1350

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8002

Phone: +27 21 441 3000

Program Includes for guests

•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport – Day 1 and 2

•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast

•2 nights at Kruger Shalati (Carriage Room) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers

•1 night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (Sea Facing Room) with bed and breakfast

•Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle

•Excess luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)

•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage

•Economy class flights per the itinerary

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

Program Excludes for guests:

•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor

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

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

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Visa fees if required

•Excess or overweight luggage

•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Become immersed in the life of Nelson Mandela by visiting attractions that lend great insight into his early days as an anti-apartheid revolutionary and how that experience led to his eventual election as President of South Africa.

This very special program is for a small group of no more than six guests.

Special Note: This program ends in Johannesburg; therefore, departure flights must be out of the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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

Day 1

Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your guide and drive to the Vergelegen Wine Estate, which was founded in 1700. It is so representative of the Cape culture that the estate has been declared a Provincial Heritage site. You will be free to meander through the estate and themed gardens before enjoying a wine tasting and charcuterie plate.

Return to Cape Town and check in at your hotel - the Cape Grace, a luxurious hotel on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This cultural and historical area offers abundant opportunities for shopping and dining.

Dinner, however, will be served at the Cape Grace. To make the experience even more special and meaningful, someone that knew Nelson Mandela will be in attendance. That person may be Christo Brand, a former prison guard from Robben Island, the brutal maximum-security facility where Mandela was held for 18 years.

Day 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a short walk to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and board the ferry to Robben Island. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the island has a notorious past. For centuries, it was used to house lepers, the mentally challenged and political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist-poet Dennis Brutus. The prison there closed in 2011.

While touring the rocky island, you will learn about its infamous history and present population, which is primarily seabirds and African penguins.

After returning to the mainland on the ferry, you will walk to Nobel Square to view life-size sculptures of South Africa’s four Nobel Peace Prize laureates: Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, former state president of South Africa FW de Klerk, and Albert Luthuli, an anti-apartheid activist.

A 3-course lunch follows at a restaurant overlooking Nobel Square. Christo Brand may join you there.

After lunch, you will head for the Mandela Rhodes Place with the tour guide and Christo Brand, both of whom will elaborate on the building’s historical importance. Mining magnate and founder of the DeBeers diamond company, Cecil John Rhodes constructed the building, which now houses the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. This organization funds and empowers young Africans to serve their societies through education, entrepreneurship and leadership.

You will also visit the Cape Town City Hall and Grand Parade public square, where Mandela addressed the crowds a few hours after his release from prison in 1990. It was here that Mandela declared his commitment to reconciliation but warned that the armed struggle would continue as “a purely defensive action against the violence of apartheid.”

Return to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure. Dinner is on your own. With so many options, you may want to discuss with your tour guide your food interests for them to suggest a wonderful restaurant for you.

DAY 3

After breakfast and check-out, proceed to the Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival you will be met to begin your tour of this area.

Begin with a visit to Soweto, the township that became known as the epicenter of the anti-apartheid movement. You will see the house on Vilakazi Street where Mandela lived from 1946 until his arrest in 1962. Archbishop Desmond Tutu also lived on the street, which is now the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates.

You will also browse the Hector Pieterson Museum, a space dedicated to the commemoration of the high school students that led a peaceful march in 1976 that ended in a violent confrontation with the police. Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old schoolboy, was shot and killed while protesting. Expect the museum visit to be an eye-opening and emotionally moving experience.

Soweto’s heritage site Kliptown Museum marks the spot where delegates to a people’s parliament met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter. This founding document became the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and South African Constitution. Kliptown was strategically chosen for the meeting place because it was a multiracial area between Soweto and Johannesburg.

Following lunch at a restaurant in Soweto, you will transfer to the Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel where you will spend the evening.

Mandela lived in at the property in the late 1990s after being released from prison for his role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement. The estate later became the headquarters for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. It has been converted into a luxury hotel decorated with Mandela memorabilia.

The hotel restaurant, where you will dine, features a menu of Mandela’s favorite dishes prepared by his longtime chef. The meal and the experience of spending the evening in Mandela’s former residence will be highly memorable.

Day 4

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be transferred to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to Vergelegen Wine Estate

9:30am Self-guided Heritage and Garden Route tour featuring the estate’s Manor House, Octagonal Gardens and more

10:40am Flagship Wine tasting at Vergelegen Wine Estate including a cheese and churcuterie plate

11:45am Depart Vergelegen and return to Cape town

12:30pm Approximate arrival at your hotel

2:00pm Check in time at the hotel

Luggage storage is available should rooms not be ready when you arrive

7:30pm Dinner at hotel in the company of someone special, who will set the scene for your tour tomorrow

Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel or similar

DAY 2

From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

8:15am Depart the hotel, and enjoy a short walk to Robben Island Clock Tower where your ferry awaits you

9:00am Robben Island Ferry & Island tour, accompanied by your tour guide

1:30pm Upon return from Robben Island, talk a leisurely walk to Nobel Square to view life-sized sculptures of our four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu and Albert Lutuli

2:00pm Lunch at Ginja Restaurant or similar, overlooking Nobel Square

3:30pm Depart the waterfront and travel to Mandela Rhodes Place for a stop-over

4:15pm Depart Mandela Rhodes Place and travel to City Hall and the Grand Parade for a stop-over

4:45pm Return to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the evening at leisure

Dinner on own

Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel

DAY 3 - timings are subject to change based on final flight details

From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at your hotel followed by check-out formalities

TBA Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport

TBA Check-in for your flight to Johannesburg

TBA Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrive at OR Tambo Airport and collect your luggage

TBA Depart the airport on a half day Soweto tour, including lunch, en route to your hotel

TBA Check-in

7:30pm This evening enjoy dinner at Sanctuary Mandela – dishes, inspired by former and late President

Nelson Mandela.

Overnight at the Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel

Day 4

From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Check out – settle any incidentals before departing

TBA Transfer to the Johannesburg airport. You will be transferred based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer time.

Extra Nights:

All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for transfers can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather:

In December and January, daily high temperatures average from 73°F to 75°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 82°F.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

On the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

For this reason, one excess piece of luggage per person is included for this flight in the cost of this program. Luggage weight not to exceed 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

Should guests have more than two pieces of checked luggage, any excess over two pieces will be at own expense.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program

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

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

Accommodations:

Cape Grace Hotel

Address: W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002

Phone: 021 410 7100

Sanctuary Mandela

Address: 4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

Phone: 010 035 0368

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

Program Includes for guests:

*Two nights at Cape Grace Hotel (Luxury Room)

*One night at Sanctuary Mandela (King Suite)

*Private transfer per couple / single traveler to OR Tambo Airport on day 4

*Dinner on Day 3 including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity

*3-Course dinner at Cape Grace Hotel including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity

*A special host to accompany dinner on day 1

*Soweto tour and lunch

*Robben Island Ferry and tour

*Ginja Restaurant or similar - 3-course lunch including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity

*Vergelegen or similar Private Heritage and Garden Route tour, Flagship Wine tasting with cheese and Churcuterie plate

*Transfers and touring by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver

*Qualified English-speaking tour guide during touring

*Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

*Excess luggage fee for flight from CPT to JNB – 1 piece per person with a max of 20 kg (44 lbs.)

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

*Economy class flight from CPT to JNB– direct flights not guaranteed

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

Program excludes:

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

*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

*Visa fees

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

*Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight above what is included

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

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

PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

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

DAY 1

Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.

Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

DAY 2

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arriving in Victoria Falls, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will then be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Note: Visas are required for Zimbabwe and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.

After check-in, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.

Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.

DAY 3

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.

Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In November 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.

A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!

NOTE: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).

Continue by road across the Zimbabwe – Botswana border to Chobe Game Lodge - an elegant, five-star, fully Ecotourism-certified safari lodge and the only property located inside the world-renowned Chobe National Park and set on the banks of the famous Chobe River.

Enjoy limitless views from the boardwalk overlooking a wildlife-rich floodplain to the eats and the Chobe River to the west. Dine in one of several areas around the lodge and enjoy your spacious room with its own terrace facing the Chobe River. Inside the rooms are all the amenities and comforts you expect from a luxury safari lodge. The en-suite bathrooms include a large bath and separate shower, while air-conditioners and overhead fans ensure you have a comfortable stay.

Check in, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.

A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.

Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4

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

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

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

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

Later dinner will be served at the lodge.

DAY 5

After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer to the Kasane Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.

DAY 6

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

9:30am Disembark in Cape Town

9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour

12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel

2:00pm Official check-in time

Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel

Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out

10:00am Transfer to Cape Town’s airport

10:45am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls

12:45pm Flight Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)

A very light snack is served on board

5:15pm Arrival in Victoria Falls, transfer to your hotel

6:00pm Check-in

6:30pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River and jetty

8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River

8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner

9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel

DAY 3

8:00am After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the rain forest

8:30am Guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side

10:30am Drive cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe

12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Game Lodge

Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities

2:00pm Time to freshen up and enjoy your surroundings

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 4

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or free time at the pool)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon river cruise

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive time permitting

11:00am Check-out and transfer to the Kasane Airport

12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg

2:00pm Flight from Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

A very light snack is served on board

3:45pm Arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport

4:30pm You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight

The evening and dinner are at leisure

Overnight at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar

DAY 6

From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

11:00am Check out time at the hotel

TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.

Extra Nights:

All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 5 of your program.

Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.

Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.

Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.

The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.

In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar

Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.

Electricity:

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

Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs

Luggage:

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights:

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

*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

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

*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)

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

*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.

*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.

Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.

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

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Accommodation:

Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town

Dock Road, Waterfront

Phone: 021 419 6677

The Victoria Falls Hotel

1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 83 284 4751

Chobe Game Lodge

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana

Phone: +27 11 438 4650

Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Located in the OR Tambo Airport

1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)

*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe Central Room)

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

*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)

*1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person

*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required

*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town

*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Cape Town from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Johannesburg

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

*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

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

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services

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

*Visa fees

*Any other services not mentioned above

*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

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

PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.

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

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the airport terminal.

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

DAY 2

After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.

If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.

A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.

Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

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

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

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

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

Later dinner will be served at the lodge.

DAY 4

After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to purchased at the border for Zimbabwe). The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.

On arrival at the Victoria Falls hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.

Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.

Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.

DAY 5

After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.

Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In November 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.

A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!

NOTE: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).

Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a flight to Cape Town.

In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located at the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.

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

DAY 6

After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

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

2:00pm Hotel check-in time

Lunch and dinner are on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet

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

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

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

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

Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities

9:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana

9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane

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

A very light snack is served on the flight

1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge

2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge

DAY 3

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon river cruise

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge

DAY 4

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

10:00am Check-out formalities

11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required

12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities

2:00pm Check in time

Spend the afternoon at leisure

4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River & jetty

4:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River

6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner

8:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)

Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel

DAY 5– timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest

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

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

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

1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served during flight

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

5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle

5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure

Dinner will be on your own

Overnight and the Victoria and Alfred Hotel

DAY 6

6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel

11:00am Official check-out time

11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor

1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.

The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.

In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar

Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.

Electricity:

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

Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs

Luggage:

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights:

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

*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

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

*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $80 USD per person (subject to change)

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

*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.

*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.

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

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.

Accommodation:

Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel

Located in the OR Tambo Airport

1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

The Victoria Falls Hotel

1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Phone: +263 83 284 4751

Chobe Chilwero Lodge

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana

Phone: +27 11 438 4650

Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town

Dock Road, Waterfront

Phone: 021 419 6677

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)

*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals

*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable wing room)

*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)

*1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person

*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required

*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town

*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Cape Town

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

*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

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

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks

*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

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

*Visa fees

*Any other services not mentioned above

*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.

Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people

LION SANDS RIVER LODGE

Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.

Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.

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

Special Note: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.

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

Day 1 – November 27, 2024

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.

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

Meals are on your own today.

Day 2 – November 28, 2024

After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Skukuza.

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

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

NOTE: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time

Day 3 – November 29, 2024

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

Day 4 – November 30, 2024

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

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

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

Dinner is on your own this evening

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

DAY 5 – December 1, 2024

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

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

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

Please note:

-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

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

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

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

Extra Nights

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

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

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

DAY 1

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

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

Check in time is at 2:00pm

Meals are on your own

Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet and transfers

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

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

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

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

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

AM Breakfast at the hotel

7:30am Check out and luggage separation

8:30am Short walk to the airport terminal

8:45am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport

10:00am Flight JNB– SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:00am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination

2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge

DAY 3

5:00am Wake up call

5:30am Morning tea and coffee

6:00am Early morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at the lodge

10:30am Leisure time at the lodge

1:00pm Lunch at the lodge

2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge

3:30pm Afternoon high tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner

7:30pm Dinner at your lodge

Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge

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

5:00am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee

5:30am Early morning game drive

8:30am Breakfast

9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport

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

11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort

3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel

3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in

Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel

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

Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar

DAY 5

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

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

9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach

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

12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town

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

Expected Weather:

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

At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.

What to Bring:

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

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

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

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

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

Accommodations:

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

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

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Lion Sands River Lodge

Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Victoria and Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 419 6677

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

Program Includes:

*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)

*Two nights at Lion Sands River Camp – Luxury Room, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals

*One night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar – Piazza Facing Room

*Transfers and meet and greet

*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve

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

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

*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports

*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town

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

Program excludes:

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

*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

*Visa fees

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

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

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

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Your program begins with a scenic tour to Cape Point and a visit with the loveable penguins at Boulder’s Beach and continues with two nights at the stunning Kapama Karula Lodge which is situated within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see 40-plus species of mammals including all of the Big Five, and 350 varieties of birds.

Kapama Karula Lodge:

Spanning over 15,000 hectares of pristine South African bush, the Kapama Reserve offers the perfect sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife. Kapama Karula is the pride of Kapama Private Game Reserve and its flagship lodge. Stylish and elegant, this lodge offers an unrivaled level of luxe.

Each superior villa features a wrap-around glass sliding door that opens onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River. Enjoy something refreshing from your minibar while lazing around your heated pool or relaxing on the patio. After a day in the bush, you can take a spectacular shower under the stars in your outdoor shower or, if the weather’s a bit chillier, cuddle up in your opulent villa while sipping champagne or any of the selection of fine wines available to you. Each suite is equipped with wi-fi and international adapters for your convenience.

Special Note: This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa; therefore, departure flights must be booked out of Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

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

Day 1 – June 4, 2025

Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your local guide. Begin your program with a half day Cape Point tour before checking in to your hotel for the evening.

Your first stop will be the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, ride the funicular railway or walk to the top of Cape Point to take in the breathtaking views and photo opportunities.

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

Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching your hotel which is located close to the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. Walking time to the Waterfront is approximately 20 minutes.

Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

Day 2 - June 5, 2025

After breakfast and check-out, you will be met and transferred to Cape Town’s International Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, 20 kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arrival in Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After lunch or high tea (depending on your arrival time) you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger.

Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species. Since this is a Big Five reserve, encountering lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of bird recorded on the reserve.

Dinner will be served after the game drive back at the lodge.

NOTE: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time

Day 3 - June 6, 2025

Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. During your free time you can catch up on some sleep or alternatively you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk. You can spend your time around the pool, perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (not included in cost) and try to spot animals from the safari deck.

After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.

Day 4 – June 7, 2025

Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival Johannesburg, you will be met by a local representative assisted on the short walk to your airport-based hotel. The hotel is located within the airport terminal. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Lunch and dinner are on own today.

Guests will be reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Cape Town.

Day 5 - June 8, 2025

Following breakfast and check-out formalities, you will met and assisted back to the O.R. Tambo Airport to check-in for your flight home. Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm. Should you have a later departing flight, luggage storage is available at your hotel until you need to depart.

Please note:

•This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.

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

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

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

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

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

•Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on safari. Special bush drives may be available for children under 6 and are on request. Additional fees may apply.

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

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

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

•Departure airport assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:00am Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and depart for the Cape Point Nature Reserve

9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve

11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach

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

12:15pm Return to Cape Town

1:00pm Approximate arrival at your overnight hotel

2:00pm Check-in begins at the hotel

Afternoon and evening at leisure

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at the Taj Hotel Cape Town or similar hotel

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

7:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities

8:30am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport

9:00am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport

10:30am Flight Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:00pm Arrive and transfer to your safari destination

1:30pm Approximate arrival and check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Kapama Karula

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee

6:00am Early morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast at the lodge followed by leisure time at the lodge

12:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner

Overnight at Kapama Karula

DAY 4 - timings and final game drive subject to change based on actual flight details

5:00am Wake-up call

5:30am Morning game drive

8:30am Enjoy breakfast at the lodge

10:30am Complete check out formalities

11:15am Depart for Hoedspruit airport

12:00pm Arrive at the airport and check-in for a flight to Johannesburg

2:30pm Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)

3:30pm Arrive and collect luggage

Meet your representative and walk to your airport-based hotel for check-in

4:15pm Approximate arrival at the hotel

Check-in on arrival, evening at leisure, dinner on own

Guests reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Cape Town

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

Day 5

7:00-10:00am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Official check-out time

Guests are met and accompanied to the check in counters for onwards flights

For guests with later flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until you need to depart

Expected Weather:

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

Kruger in June - Morning game drives in open vehicles will be cold. The average morning temperature is 11°C/52°F. Afternoons will be pleasant with temperatures around 25°C/77°F.

What to Bring:

Trousers and warm fleece tops and jackets are recommended as it will be cold at this time of the year. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria medication.

Currency:

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

Electricity:

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

Luggage:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place within South Africa.

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

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

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

Accommodations:

TAJ Hotel

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

Phone: +27 21 819 2000

Kapama Karula

Address: Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380

Phone: +27 12 368 0600

Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport

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

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

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

Program Includes:

•One night at the Taj Cape Town or similar hotel (Luxury City Facing room)

•Two nights at Kapama Karula – Villa, all meals, game drives and local beverages during meals

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

•Transfers or meet and greet where applicable

•Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary

•Cape Point and Boulders Beach entrances

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