Join Us On an Exquisite Exploration of South Africa by Sea!
SOUTH AFRICA BY SEA
Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II
March 19 - April 3, 2009

South Africa is as wildly beautiful as anywhere in the world. It is a country at once inconceivably old and extremely young; not even 20 years have passed since the fall of apartheid and the beginning of the country’s exciting renaissance. Next March, it is our pleasure to invite you on a cruise along the dramatic coast of this dynamic country.

Everything about this part of South Africa is diverse and vibrant. The ever-changing coastal landscape is magnificent, consisting of desolate karoo grass flats, towering cliffs, lush forests, bright wildflowers, mountains and river valleys. The inhabitants are diverse, as well. In the course of the spice trade, the coastal migration routes were settled by various peoples: Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho tribes; European settlers; Indians; and others. Today’s architecture, ranging from thatched roof huts to Durban skyscrapers, reflects this mix.

Our voyage begins in South Africa’s oldest city, Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with its stunning combination of mountains and coast. After exploring Stellenbosch’s wine country, with its exquisite vineyards and whitewashed Dutch farmhouses, and the Cape Peninsula, whose striking cliffs form the most southwestern tip of Africa, we cruise east along the scenic Garden Route.

Along the way, we’ll visit renowned wilderness parks, including the Addo Elephant National Park; the private Kariega Game Reserve, with its abundant wildlife and marvelous setting; the expansive thorn tree woodland of Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park, home to rare black rhinos and other animals; and the renowned Garden Route, one of Africa’s most beautiful coastal landscapes. We’ll also explore the urban dimension of the country, including, in addition to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London and the colorful, cosmopolitan city of Durban.

We have put together a wonderful team of lecturers who will explore the country’s various themes with you. Accompanying you on your journey will be Walt Pomeroy, an expert in ornithology, natural history and environmental advocacy, and Lyn Mair, an experienced naturalist who is a resident of Cape Town.

You may ask, why visit South Africa by cruise instead of a land tour? The reasons are as various as the splendor of the landscape. With many of South Africa’s attractions located on or near the long and beautiful coastline, a cruise is the ideal way to explore the country. Once you settle into your spacious Corinthian II suite, you will travel in comfort. You won’t have to pack your suitcase again until the end of the journey.

Don’t miss this chance to discover South Africa by Sea, and explore some of the world’s most spectacular coastlines, impressive wildlife and diverse cultures.

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