Spend one night in Cape Town before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will spend two nights on the Kariega Private Game Reserve at Ukhozi Lodge. Take part on several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals.

Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

Located on 11,500 hectares of pristine African wilderness, as well as two abundant rivers, Kariega Game Reserve offers close up game viewing of the Big 5 - lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard - as well as multitudes of other South African wildlife. At Ukhozi Lodge, the views are spectacular and the beautiful rim-flow pool on the valley edge is simply iconic – offering guests an unequalled panoramic view of the river plains teaming with wild animals. Meandering bush paths connect 10 luxurious suites, each offering complete privacy with their own breath-taking vistas and private plunge pools. Inclusive activities consist of game drives, river cruises and guided bush walks all with experienced rangers. You can also take one of the canoes out for a leisurely paddle down the Bushmans River.

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 number of game drives subject to change based on flight details:

Day 1

Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your city-based hotel, where you will spend the evening. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Day 2

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will transfer 1.5 - 2 hours by road to your safari destination.

Depending on the time of arrival, you will enjoy lunch and then free time at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will gather in the main lodge for tea followed by an open-vehicle game drive. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and to spend the evening.

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

Day 3

You will spend the entire day at your selected establishment, where two game drives and all meals are included.

Day 4

After one final morning game drive and breakfast, check out and transfer back to the Port Elizabeth Airport and depart on a domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with lunch and dinner on own.

NOTE: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time. The Westin is located within walking distance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a myriad of shops and restaurants.

Day 5

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.

After check-out you will have a brief city orientation drive through Cape Town en route to the harbor where you will embark the ship.

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 10 years of age are allowed on safari here.

-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 transferred to your 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

Arrive into the Cape Town International Airport (according to individual flight arrival times)

Meet and greet and transfer to your city-based hotel

Check-in time is at 2:00pm

The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure – meals on own

Overnight at the Westin Hotel or similar

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 are 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 transfer 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 transfer 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 and game drive are dependent on flight time

7:00am Breakfast at hotel

9:00am Depart hotel for the 30 minute transfer to Cape Town International Airport

9:30am Check-in for flight to Port Elizabeth

12:35pm Flight Cape Town – Port Elizabeth (flights TBA and subject to change)

1:55pm Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport and transfer 1.5- 2 hours to your safari destination

3:30pm Arrival at safari destination, check in and afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive (dependent on flight time)

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Return to the lodge for breakfast and free time

12:00pm Lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

DAY 4 - timing and game drive are dependent on flight time

5:30am Wake up call

6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast

11:00am Gather belongings and check out

11:10am Transfer 1 ½ - 2 hours to Port Elizabeth Airport

1:00pm Arrive and check-in for flight to Cape Town

2:35pm Flight Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:00pm Arrive Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel

5:00pm Arrive at the hotel and check-in

Afternoon and dinner at leisure

Overnight at Westin Hotel or similar

DAY 5

6:30-10:30am Breakfast at hotel

11:00am Official check-out time

11:30am Depart the hotel, city orientation tour en-route to the harbor

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

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.

The temperatures in the Eastern Cape region in May are comfortable with highs up to 71°F/ 21.6°C.

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, chargers and personal toiletries.

Currency:

The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand, divided into cents and abbreviated as R and c. 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 flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and vice versa, guests are permitted to check-in 1 piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town for the duration of the program where you will be reunited with it at your hotel on Day 4. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on the safari to 1 piece per person.

Overweight or excess bags not stored and brought on the safari will be at the expense of the guest.

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. 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.

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:

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 all visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.

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:

Westin Hotel Cape Town

Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 412 9999

Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

R343, Kariega Private Game Reserve Kenton-on-Sea

Phone: +27 46 636 7904

*If a hotel is substituted due to an unforeseen situation, it will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified. If no change notification is received prior to travel, then guests will stay at the hotels listed.

Program Includes:

*Two nights at The Westin Hotel or similar hotel – deluxe room (Bed and Breakfast)

*Two nights at Kariega Ukhozi Game Lodge –Suite - including full board - all meals and game drives

*Two local beverages during meals at your safari establishment (wine and beer)

*Transfers

*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles

*Domestic economy class flights - Cape Town - Port Elizabeth – Cape Town

* Excess luggage storage in Cape Town from Days 2 - 4 – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person

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

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 if required

*Excess or overweight luggage fees

*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides

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.

Price: $2,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

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.

Price: $6,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Enjoy one night in Cape Town before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will spend two nights at Shamwari’s Long Lee Manor. Take part on several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals.

SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE: Long Lee Manor

The historical Manor House dating back to 1910, a Shamwari treasure, offers uncompromised luxury in an unprecedented setting. This newly redesigned lodge boasts Edwardian styled suites and a beautiful rim-flow pool. Long Lee Manor redefines elegance in nature. Its manicured gardens, pools and ponds, terraces and verandas all overlook the magnificent plains teeming with wildlife. Guests can surely immerse themselves in nature whilst on safari at this spectacular lodge. Your “Plains Room” has a veranda and outdoor shower as well as an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Note: This program begins in Cape Town therefore arrival flights must be into the Cape Town 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 number of game drives subject to change based on flight details:

Day 1

Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your city-based hotel, where you will spend the evening. Lunch and dinner are 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

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for a domestic flight to Port Elizabeth. On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport, you will transfer 1.5 - 2 hours by road to your safari destination.

Depending on the time of arrival, you will enjoy lunch and then free time at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will gather in the main lodge for tea followed by an open-vehicle game drive. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and to spend the evening.

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

Day 3

You will spend the entire day at your selected establishment, where two game drives and all meals are included.

Day 4

After one final morning game drive and breakfast, check out and transfer back to the Port Elizabeth Airport and depart on a domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with lunch and dinner on own.

NOTE: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time. The Westin is located within walking distance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a myriad of shops and restaurants.

Day 5

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.

After check-out you will have a brief city orientation drive through Cape Town en route to the harbor where you will embark the ship.

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 transferred to your 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

Arrive into the Cape Town International Airport (according to individual flight arrival times)

Meet and greet and transfer to your city-based hotel

Check-in time is at 2:00pm

The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure – meals on own

Overnight at the Westin Hotel or similar

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 are 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 transfer 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 transfer 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 and game drive are dependent on flight time

7:00am Breakfast at hotel

9:00am Depart hotel for the 30 minute transfer to Cape Town International Airport

9:30am Check-in for flight to Port Elizabeth

12:35pm Flight Cape Town – Port Elizabeth (flights TBA and subject to change)

1:55pm Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport and transfer 1.5- 2 hours to your safari destination

3:30pm Arrival at safari destination, check in and afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive (dependent on flight time)

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Shamwari Long Lee Manor

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Return to the lodge for breakfast and free time

12:00pm Lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Shamwari Long Lee Manor

DAY 4 - timing and game drive are dependent on flight time

5:30am Wake up call

6:00am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast

11:00am Gather belongings and check out

11:10am Transfer 1 ½ - 2 hours to Port Elizabeth Airport

1:00pm Arrive and check-in for flight to Cape Town

2:35pm Flight Port Elizabeth to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

4:00pm Arrive Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel

5:00pm Arrive at the hotel and check-in

Afternoon and dinner at leisure

Overnight at Westin Hotel or similar

DAY 5

6:30-10:30am Breakfast at hotel

11:00am Official check-out time

11:30am Depart the hotel, city orientation tour en-route to the harbor

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

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.

The temperatures in the Eastern Cape region in May are comfortable with highs up to 71°F/ 21.6°C.

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, chargers and personal toiletries.

Currency:

The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand, divided into cents and abbreviated as R and c. 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 flights from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and vice versa, guests are permitted to check-in 1 piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces of luggage per person) will be stored in Cape Town for the duration of the program where you will be reunited with it at your hotel on Day 4. Please pack accordingly for this and limit the luggage you take on the safari to 1 piece per person.

Overweight or excess bags not stored and brought on the safari will be at the expense of the guest.

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. 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.

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:

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 all visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.

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:

Westin Hotel Cape Town

Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa

Phone: +27 21 412 9999

Shamwari Game Reserve

Paterson, 6130, South Africa

* If a hotel is substituted due to an unforeseen situation, it will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified. If no change notification is received prior to travel, then guests will stay at the hotels listed.

Program Includes:

*Two nights at The Westin Hotel or similar hotel – deluxe room (Bed and Breakfast)

*Two nights at Shamwari Long Lee – Plains Room including full board - all meals and game drives

*Two local beverages during meals at your safari establishment (wine and beer)

*Transfers

*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles

*Domestic economy class flights - Cape Town - Port Elizabeth – Cape Town

* Excess luggage storage in Cape Town from Days 2 - 4 – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person

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

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 if required

*Excess or overweight luggage fees

*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides

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.

Price: $3,999 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Observe iconic African wildlife in Aquila Game Reserve, enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Town from atop Table Mountain and spend another day exploring the city on your own – all immensely fulfilling experiences.

DAY 1

Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your city-based hotel where you will spend the night. Check-in time is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time this cannot be guaranteed. If you are arriving quite early, in order to guarantee a room to be available when you arrive, you will need to book an additional night’s stay.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Meals are on your own.

DAY 2

Following an early breakfast at your hotel, depart on a 2.5-hour road transfer to Aquila Game Reserve or similar. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a 4 x 4 game drive, with an experienced nature guide. Thereafter, sit down to a delicious buffet lunch including two local beverages. After some free time to browse through the well-stocked curio shop, depart for a return transfer to Cape Town.

The remainder of the day will be at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 3

Spend today at leisure, exploring the beautiful ‘Mother City’ at your own pace. Consider a ferry trip to Robben Island (individually made pre-bookings are essential via the Robben Island Ferry website), an open Red Top bus trip to numerous destinations, a hike up Lion’s Head, Wine tasting in the Winelands, or simply visiting numerous attractive beaches such as Camps Bay, Blouberg Beach or similar.

Make sure you are hungry for dinner as this evening you will join the group again for an African themed Farewell Dinner at GOLD Restaurant which includes an immersive 14-dish “taste-safari” and optional inter-active drumming. The tasting menu is designed to be enjoyed in a shared style and throughout the meal you will be learn about the country of origin, cooking techniques and spicing of each dish. (All meat, poultry and fish dishes come with vegan or vegetarian options). No doubt you will be swept up in the excitement as African stories are told through live entertainment while you dine including singing, puppetry and dancing to the beat of the djembe drums.

Following this lively dinner experience, you will be returned to your hotel.

DAY 4

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out formalities, embark on a half day tour of the city before transferring to the port for embarkation.

Begin with a visit to Table Mountain, the city’s most celebrated landmark!

Travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lions Head, to the lower cableway station. Ascend from the Valley Station (363 m) to the Mountain Station (1 060 m) in a Swiss engineered Rotair cable car. The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes and one can enjoy spectacular views, as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent.

Table Mountain gets her name from the flat-topped central massif of the mountain, which, viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil’s Peak on the left, Lion’s Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheater that encloses the city center and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which run like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point – the cape from which Cape Town gets its name.

From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2 285 plant species – more than the entire U.K.

Upon descent, re-board your vehicle and transfer to the port via a brief city orientation tour of Cape Town passing through Adderley Street and along the Foreshore.

Note: the cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain is weather dependent. If not possible due to high winds a stop will be made at a viewing area near the cable car base for photos.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for 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 transferred to your 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

Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport. You are met and transferred to your city- based hotel

Check-in time at 2:00pm. Early check-in is not guaranteed. To guarantee early check-in you may wish to book an extra night.

Remainder of day at leisure. Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Southern Sun Cullinan 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 are 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 transfer 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 transfer 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

6:30am Breakfast at your hotel

7:30am Drive to Aquila Game Reserve or similar

10:00am Restroom stop

10:30am Game drive in 4x4 vehicles

1:00pm Buffet lunch including two local beverages

2:30pm Return drive to Cape Town

5:00pm Arrive back at your hotel

Dinner on own

Overnight at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar hotel

DAY 3

6:30-10am Breakfast at your hotel

Spend the day at leisure, exploring Cape Town at your own pace

Lunch on own

From 7:30pm Transfers depart for Welcome Dinner at GOLD Restaurant

9:30pm Return transfer/s to hotel

Overnight at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar hotel

DAY 4

6:30-10am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Gather belongs and check out

10:00am Depart for Lower Cable Car Way Road

10:30am Ascend Table Mountain by cable car and explore the top of the mountain, enjoying a bird’s eye view of the city (weather dependent)

12:30pm Descend the mountain by cable car and re-board vehicle

1:00pm Onward transfer to the port via city orientation tour

2:00pm Approximate arrival time at the port for embarkation

Expected Weather:

November is the beginning of summer in South Africa. It is typically a warm month in Cape Town, with an average daytime temperature of 23.8°C (74.84°F).

In January the average maximum daytime temperature in Cape Town in January lies at 27.2°C (80.96°F).

The average maximum daytime temperature in Cape Town in February lies at 27.7°C (81.86°F).

In May the average maximum daytime temperature in Cape Town in January lies at 65°F / 18°C

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops, cotton trousers and shorts. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries, chargers.

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.

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 a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

Please note that South African Immigration requires that you have at least 2 consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality.

Hotel addresses:

Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel

1 Cullinan Street, Cape Town City Centre

Phone: +27 21 415 4000

*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:

•Three nights at the Southern Sun Cullinan or similar (Standard double Room) including breakfast

•Touring in an air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver and qualified guide

•Table Mountain return cable car ticket (weather dependent)

•Aquila Safari including game drive and buffet lunch with 2 local beverages

•Dinner at GOLD Restaurant inclusive of 2 drinks per person (mineral water, soft drink, house wine or local beer)

•Airport transfers on day 1 by sedan or van, with driver only

•Airport Representative – day 1

•1 x full day Hospitality Desk at the Hotel – date TBA

•Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle

•Porterage allowing for a maximum of 2 suitcases per person

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

•Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

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.

Price: $1,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.

Thornybush is a 15,000-hectare private nature reserve that shares a 22-kilometre fenceless border with Kruger National Park. During multiple game drives, encounter the Big Five, hundreds of bird species and numerous other game known to inhabit Kruger National Park. Your stay is at the recently renovated Thornybush Game Lodge, the perfect location to experience wild Africa at its very best.

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 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 Hoedspruit Airport.

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 arriving in Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred by road to your safari lodge which is located in the heart of big five country adjacent to Kruger National Park.

Nothing is spared in the attention to detail at the elegant and highly rated Thornybush Game Lodge.

Sixteen luxurious suites fan out from the main area with riverbed views from each deck. Each includes an en-suite bathroom, indoor and private outdoor showers along with elegant finishes and comfortable beds completing each impressive room.

After lunch and some time to get acquainted with your new surroundings, embark on an evening game drive and then return to the lodge for dinner.

Since Thornybush shares a fenceless border with Kruger National Park, this reserve is home to one of the most diverse concentrations of the indigenous game within Southern Africa.

From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope and hundreds of bird species just to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area will amaze you.

Expert guide-and-tracker teams who have a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action in their open-air safari vehicles will ensure that you see as many species as possible during your stay.

DAY 3

Enjoy exciting dawn and dusk safaris in open game vehicles and on foot and in between take a moment to browse in the intimate library or simply relax at the pool with your favorite cocktail as you bask in Africa's glorious sunshine or while away the moments at the Thornybush Spa. Guided bush walks may also be available. Please check with the lodge staff on stie.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

DAY 4

Depending on flight schedules you might enjoy one last game drive and then breakfast before checking out.

Transfer to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town

Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

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.

You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 5

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 a sample itinerary

6:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check out

7:45am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport

8:15am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit

10:40am Flight Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)

1:10pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to your safari destination

2:15pm Arrival at your safari destination and enjoy lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight Thorny Bush Lodge

From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel

7:30am Check-out formalities

7:45am Depart hotel for the short walk to O.R Tambo International Airport

8:15am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport

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

11:25am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to your safari lodge

1:15pm Arrival and enjoy lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Thorny Bush Lodge

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

5:45am Hot tea and coffee served at the main lodge

6:00am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast

12:00pm Lunch

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at lodge

Overnight Thorny Bush Lodge

DAY 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

5:30am Wake-up call

5:45am Hot tea and coffee served at the main lodge

6:00am Morning game drive (dependent on flight time)

9:00am Breakfast

10:30am Gather belongings and check-out formalities

11:00am Depart lodge and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

12:00pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport

Check-in for a flight to Cape Town

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

4:40pm Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your hotel

Afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner on own

Overnight at The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel

DAY 5

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 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 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.

May is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures are cooling down to typically 12°C/54°F in the morning and 27°C/81°F in the afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

Checked luggage:

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person (20 kg /44 lbs), excess luggage (1 piece per person 20kg/44 lb) 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.

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:

Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa 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.

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 O.R 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

Thorny Bush Game Lodge

Address: Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Phone: 011 253 6500

Victoria and Alfred Hotel

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

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 Thorny Bush Lodge – luxury suite on a bed & breakfast basis

•1 night in Cape Town at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel – on a bed and breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double 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 where required

•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

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

*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.

Price: $4,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.