Sansibar und Schätze des Indischen Ozeans

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Depart on a discovery of the untamed and powerful wilderness in the heart of the Serengeti.

Considered to be one of the vastest ecosystems in Africa, it also the land of the Maasaï.

An encounter with a people, a culture, a land, you will set off on a discovery of the “Endless Plains” and feel the pulse of nature.

Day 1 – Zanzibar/Serengeti

Meet and greet at pier by our local representative.

From the port of Zanzibar, you will be transferred to the airport and onto your connecting flight to Seronera airstrip/Serengeti, with stops. About 4-hour flight.

Arrive in the Serengeti and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge with picnic lunches included.

The Serengeti is not only famous for the great wildebeest Migration that moves around the park from October – July every year but also for the vast number of species that reside in the park year-round. The concentration of predators in the Serengeti is high with large prides of lion, numerous hyena clans, and regular sightings of both cheetah and Leopard. Elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and antelope can be found feeding on the rich plains as well as some of the lesser known species such as aardwolf, mongoose, caracal, servals and hyrax.

En route we will stop at Massaï Village for a short visit before continuing to Serengeti. You will have a chance to learn the culture and customs of one the oldest tribes in Africa where many still living following the traditional ways.

Check-in at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

The lodge sits on raised terrain overlooking a waterhole in the center of the Serengeti. It offers an innovative way to experience the resident wildlife; the lodge's waterhole tempts a diverse range of animals close which can be watched from your balcony or via a live feed transmitted to the television in your room.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Days 2 & 3 – Serengeti National Park

You will spend your two days exploring the extensive plains of the Serengeti in search of the ‘Big 5’. If you would like to maximize your time game viewing you can take a picnic lunch out into the park and enjoy a meal out in the vast savannah before returning to your lodge later in the day.

After returning from safari, you can still enjoy the magic of seeing wildlife up-close when simply relaxing by the pool.

From here you can take in the dramatic views over the open savannah and bush, keeping an eye on the waterhole below as animals come down to drink throughout the day.

You can also relax in the beautiful Four Seasons Serengeti’s luxury spa, with six individual spa treatment rooms overlooking the Serengeti Plains.

Dinners are at the lodge.

Day 4 – Serengeti National Park/Dar Es Salam

Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge and then checking out.

Departure from your hotel to Seronara Airstrip – Serengeti and onto your connecting flight to Dar Es Salam.

Upon arrival you will be transferred directly to the international terminal, in time for check-in of the PONANT selected flight.

Your hotel:

The very large, luxury Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is located in the center of the Serengeti National Park, backing onto an extensive low kopje, and with a waterhole adjacent to the lodge.

Four seasons Serengeti comes equipped with a range of first class facilities, including a spa with six free-standing treatments pavilions and an infinity edge swimming pool.

Watch as a herd of elephants, baboons, impalas and many other local wildlife stop for a drink at our central watering hole, as you lounge on your room’s private balcony or gaze out the window from your deep soaking tub.

Your programme includes:

• Domestic flights Zanzibar/Seronara - Serengeti airstrip & Seronara - Serengeti airstrip/Dar Es Salam – Luggage allowance is 15 kgs per person.
• Separate transportation for main luggage and storage in Dar Es Salam.
• 3-night’accommodation in Savannah room at Four Seasons Serengeti lodge.
• Full board accommodation (picnic lunches & dinners served at the lodge)
• Beverages package during meals (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or tea).
• Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 suitcase per person.
• Games drives by 4WD vehicles, with English speaking drivers as mentioned in the programme.
• Coach transfers as mentioned in the programme, between the ports and airports.
• The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

• Visa fees if necessary.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips for the driver and local guide.
• Personal health insurance cover.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

• Anti-malarial precautions are strongly recommended for travel within Africa.
• The yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, bring along the original certificate.

It is recommended that you contact your health professional for any specific medical advise relating to travel through these regions.

• We recommend taking along light clothing (neutral, dull colours are essential) and comfortable shoes as well as sun protection mosquito repellent and binoculars.
• Tanzania’s unit of currency is the Tanzania Shilling. The country has a cash-based economy. U. S dollars are widely accepted. Major credit cards are accepted on a very limited basis, mainly only in the largest shops, hotels and lodges. ATMs are available in larger city centers like Dar Es Salam, but less in remote areas.
• Your main luggage will be separately transported from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salam. It will be stored at Dar Es Salam and you will fly to Serengeti with a smaller one. You will carry on only what you need for the safari. You will retrieve your main luggage in Dar Es Salam, to the airport when back from Serenegti.
• On flights within East Africa, each passenger is limited to a maximum baggage weight of 33 pounds (15 kilograms). This includes the weight of purses and camera equipment in addition to regular luggage. Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should pack their bags accordingly. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and also on aircraft used throughout East Africa. Dimensions should not exceed 23 inches (58 centimeters) long x 13 inches (33 centimeters) high x 10 inches (25 centimeters).
• Prescriptions and medications (we recommend you carry these in their original bottles and/or packaging.)

Contact of your hotel:

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Arusha

Tanzania

Telephone number: (255) 768 982 100/3

Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

*** The programme’s escort is subject to a minimum of 20 participants.

Enhance your cruise and extend your trip with a carefully designed programme.

Take advantage of three days to discover the largest island in Seychelles with a visit to the main charms of Mahé, and enjoy a relaxing interlude in an idyllic resort in the heart of lush vegetation surrounded by two white sand beaches with crystal waters. This programme will be a perfect prelude to your cruise.

Day 1 - Victoria, Mahé

Meet and greet at the airport arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign.

You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the PONANT selected flight. Your luggage will be transported by truck from the airport to the hotel.

You will be transferred by coach to Constance Ephelia Resort.

Check-in.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Buffet dinner included.

Day 2 - Victoria, Mahé

The day is at leisure.

Lunch is at your own expense.

Buffet dinner included.

Day 3 - Victoria, Mahé

Your room must be vacated at 12 noon. Your luggage will be transported by truck to the pier.

You will depart the hotel for a half day tour. First, you will make your way to one of the finest local restaurants for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the charming city of Victoria. You will pass by the downsized replica of the clock tower on London’s Vauxhall Bridge. The replica was brought to Victoria in 1903 when the Seychelles became a crown colony. You will then proceed to the Botanical Garden for a visit to a colony of Aldabra giant land tortoises, fruit bats and a chance to view the world famous “Coco de Mer” (double coconut) palm and wander the grounds full of plants and flowers both endemic and introduced to the Seychelles. While travelling, you will learn about the history of the Seychelles islands, once a haven for pirates and corsairs, and also Mahé named by Mahé de La Bourdonnais, a French governor of Mauritius.

At the end of the visit, you will be transferred to the pier to embark on board your ship.

Your hotel:

Overlooking the marine national park of Port Launay, Constance Ephélia Resort enjoys an unique location set within 120 hectares of land with luxuriant and rare vegetation. Created to blend seamlessly with its natural setting, the hotel overlooks two stunning beaches. All Junior Suites feature a comfortable lounge area, a spacious bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, air conditioning and ceiling fan, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel offers 5 restaurants, 5 bars, 4 swimming pools, a Spa, a yoga pavillion, tennis & squash courts and water sports activities.

Your programme includes:

• 2 nights’accommodation in Junior Suite at Constance Ephelia Resort 5* (or similar).
• Half board with breakfast and dinner included at the hotel.
• Lunch in a local restaurant on Day 3.
• Beverage package during meals (water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer + 1 coffee or tea).
• The transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
• The services of a local English-speaking hostess on Day 1 during the transfer.
• The services of a local English-speaking guide on Day 3 during the tour.
• Luggage trucks as mentioned in the programme.
• Tips for the driver, the hostess and the guide.

Your programme does not include:

• Lunch on Day 2.
• Personal expenses.
• Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

• The Seychelles rupee (SCR) is the official currency of the Seychelles.
• The Seychellois usually speak both English and French.

Contact of your hotel:

Constance Ephelia Resort

PO Box 611, Victoria,

Mahé, Seychelles

Telephone: +248 429 70 00

Duration of the visits are given as a guide only. The order of the visits may be reversed. For the times of your PONANT flight, please contact your travel agent ; they are also shown on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.