Swan Hellenic - Africa 2023

Traditional fishing pirogues in Anakao, Madagascar Aldabra giant tortoise 46 cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport 47 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM SOUTH AFRICA MOZAMBIQUE MADAGASCAR KENYA Aldabra Islands Glorioso Islands Nosy Be Mahajanga Morondava Toliara Mombasa Maputo Day Visiting • 1 Mombasa • 2 At Sea • 3 Aldabra Islands • 4 Aldabra Islands & Assumption Island • 5 At Sea • 6 Mahajanga • 7 At Sea • 8 Morondava • 9 Toliara • 10 At Sea • 11 Maputo Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Discover the stunning Eastern Madagascar and Mozambique coasts on a 10-night voyage from the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa. Encounter rarely visited beaches, and rainforests and gardens – home to incredible wildlife, from dolphins, whales, turtles and giant tortoises to brightly coloured pink flamingos and rainbow chameleons. Swim in pristine waters, or spend your time on land taking in the aromas of local spices piled high on market stalls. Your voyage finishes in Maputo, the intriguing capital of Mozambique, where you’ll feel uplifted by nature in all its splendour. 5 Unmissables Explore Madagascar's lush virgin rainforests, packed with species that have evolved in isolation on this biodiverse island. Look out for lemurs, chameleons, and hundreds of species of birds. Explore the other-worldly Reniala Nature Reserve. The small 45-hectare reserve was set up by a couple who wanted to preserve southwestern Madagascar’s unique flora and fauna. Visit the world’s largest tortoise colony. Over 100,000 lumbering giant tortoises live on the isolated landscape of the Aldabra Islands. One of the world's largest land tortoises, the Aldabra tortoise can live for up to 150 years. Take in the hauntingly beautiful sight of Madagascar's 'Avenue of the Baobabs', a dirt road framed by dozens of ancient trees once part of a rich forest. The trees here are more than 800 years old, with trunks over 50 metres in circumference. Discover the extraordinary Ankarafantsika National Park, a vast dry forest area, lakes, canyons and savannas. Ankarafantsika is home to many species, including the rare mongoose lemur. 4 - 14 Nov 2023 SH Diana Mombasa - Maputo 10 nights ECLECTIC CULTURE Madagascar is home to over 18 different tribes, traditions and cultures, with its people (the Malagasy) originating from Borneo, East Africa, the Middle East and many other parts of the world NATURAL BEAUTY Mahajana’s Cirque Rouge is a remarkable natural amphitheatre whose crumbling rocks are a blend of red, ochre and pale pink Madagascar and its Eastern Islands ⇢ Starting from € 7,767 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy

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