This sophisticated hotel is an 8-minute walk from both Green Market Square and Company's Garden, and 5.1 km from Milton Beach.

Chic rooms and suites have polished bathrooms (some with free-standing tubs), kitchenettes and sofabeds, as well as flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Upgraded suites have private balconies and living rooms, and the upscale penthouse has a private pool.

The stylish restaurant inspired by Frank Sinatra serves European fare, and there are 2 bars. Leisure facilities include a gym, an outdoor pool, a spa and a screening room, plus a beach club. Sleek conference and event facilities are available.

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $519 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $798 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $1,077 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.

Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of birds.

Note: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be booked to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.

DAY 1 – June 7, 2026

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

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

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2 - June 8, 2026

After breakfast and check-out, meet our local representative in the lobby and walk back to the O.R. Tambo Airport for a flight to Skukuza. The flight is not accompanied.

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 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arrival at the Skukuza Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. On arrival at River Lodge, and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities.

Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary, handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.

Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.

Later in the day, gather at the main lodge for afternoon tea prior to embarking on a sunset game drive. Relish the sights and sounds of the bush as you head out in open safari vehicles. Led by FGASA-accredited field guides, you can hope to see the Big Five and more on our private reserve with exclusive traversing rights and non-migratory wildlife for all year-round viewing. Lion Sands is renowned for leopards, African wild dogs, and incredible lion pride activity.

Return to the lodge for dinner after what will surely be an amazing game drive.

NOTE: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time today

DAY 3 – June 9, 2026

Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. During your free time you can catch up on some sleep or alternatively you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk. You can spend your time around the pool, perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (not included in cost) and try to spot animals from the safari deck.

After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.

DAY 4 – June 10, 2026

Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.

On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and assisted with a transfer to your hotel which is located a short walk (approximately 12 minutes) from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This area is home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. The hotel also has a free city shuttle that runs on a schedule.

At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

The hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.

Lunch and dinner are on your own today.

NOTE: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time today.

DAY 5 – June 11, 2026

Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a city orientation drive of Cape en-route to the port for embarkation.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

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

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. 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 O.R.Tambo International Airport.

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

Check in time is at 2:00pm

Meals are on your own today

Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet with Airport Assistance:

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

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

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

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

DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details

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

8:15am Walk back to the O.R. Tambo Airport, luggage storage

9:00am Check-in for your domestic flight to Skukuza

10:05am Flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)

11:05am Arrive Skukuza Airport and collect luggage

11:35am Meet your driver/lodge representative and transfer to Lion Sands River Lodge

12:15pm Estimated arrival time at the lodge (depending on animal sightings en-route)

Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner

Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge

DAY 3

5:00am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee

5:30am Early morning game drive

8:30am Breakfast at the lodge followed by leisure time at the lodge

Perhaps take a bush walk with your ranger

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

3:30pm Afternoon high tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner

Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge

DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details

Early AMTime permitting, embark on a morning game drive AM

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and complete check out formalities

9:30am Depart for the Skukuza Airport

10:30am Arrive Skukuza Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town

11:40am Flight from Skukuza to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

2:25pm Arrive Cape Town Airport and collect luggage

3:00pm Meet your representative and depart the airport for your overnight hotel

3:45pm Approximate arrival at the hotel

Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon at leisure

Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar hotel

Day 5

From 7:30am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and complete check out formalities

9:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en route to the harbor

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

Please note:

•This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.

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

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

•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 and 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.

•Children under the age of ten are not catered to at this lodge

•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.

•Flights are not accompanied

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be warm during the day and much cooler in the evenings.

The average temperature in Kruger National Park in June for a typical day ranges from a high of 81°F (27°C) to a low of 54°F (12°C). Some would describe the temperature to be pleasantly warm.

What to Bring:

Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria medication.

Currency:

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

Electricity:

South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. We suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices as converters are not always available.

Luggage:

•On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).

•Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.

•Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Documents and Visa Requirements:

This program takes place within South Africa.

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have at least 2 blank pages per entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.

Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.

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

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

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

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

Accommodations:

Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Airport

International Airport, Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Lion Sands River Lodge

Sabie Park, 2160

Phone: 013 735 5000

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

Address: 100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 021 441 3000

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used

Program Includes:

•One night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)

•Two nights at Lion Sands River Lodge – luxury suite, all meals, game drives and two local beverages during meals

•One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (Premium Sea Facing Room)

•Meet and Greet in Johannesburg / airport assistance

•Transfer in Cape Town

•Cape Town tour and transfer to the port

•Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve

•Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town

•Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town

•Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports

•1 bottle of water per person on transfers in Cape Town

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

Program excludes:

•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals

•Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

•Visa fees

•Vaccination fees

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

•Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included

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

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

Price: $5,599 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.

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

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

Special Notes:

•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.

•Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.

•NEW! Travellers to Zimbabwe must now complete arrival forms online before departure as paper forms are no longer used.

•Visitors from visa-exempt and visa-required countries can submit their declarations online prior to travel.

•Travellers are advised to complete any forms and purchase their arrival visa in advance at https://evisa.gov.zw

•The listed website provides further details as well as costs

DAY 1

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

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

Meals are on your own today.

DAY 2

After breakfast and check-out, meet our local representative in the lobby and walk back to the O.R. Tambo Airport for a flight to Kasane, Botswana. The flight is not accompanied.

As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, 20kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.

Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Game Lodge. Your lodge is located adjacent to the Chobe National Park.

Chobe Game Lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity inside the Chobe National Park. A quiet spot on one of the many expansive viewing decks, the private jetty or comfortable lounge on the boardwalk is never far away. Each offers a different perspective on the unique wilderness that surrounds the lodge. Every one of the 44 elegantly designed guest rooms is air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms and a large terrace facing the Chobe River.

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

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

Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3

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

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

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

Following lunch, enjoy a sunset 4x4 safari into the bush and then return to the lodge for dinner.

DAY 4

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

•Travellers to Zimbabwe must now complete arrival forms online before departure as paper forms are no longer used.

•Visitors from visa-exempt and visa-required countries can submit their declarations online prior to travel.

•Travellers are advised to complete any forms and purchase their arrival visa in advance at https://evisa.gov.zw

•The listed website provides further details as well as costs

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

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

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

DAY 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAY 6

After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbor, where you will embark the ship. Enjoy a panoramic city tour enroute.

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 O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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

Check in time is at 2:00pm

Meals are on your own today

Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel

Meet and Greet with Airport Assistance:

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

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

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

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

Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

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

9:15am Check-out and transfer to the airport where you will check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana

9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane

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

A very light snack is served on the flight

1:40pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge

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

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 3

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

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

3:30pm Afternoon tea

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge

DAY 4

6:00am Wake-up call

6:30am Breakfast

7:00am Morning game drive

10:00am Check-out formalities

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

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

2:00pm Check-in time

Spend the afternoon at leisure

4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River & jetty

4:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River

6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner

8:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)

Overnight at The Victoria Falls Hotel

DAY 5– timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

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

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

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

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

1:25pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served during flight

4:30pm Arrival into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage

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

5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, which is located downtown

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

Dinner will be on your own

Overnight at The Victoria and Alfred or similar hotel

DAY 6

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

11:00am Official check-out time

11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the 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 Chobe National Park.

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

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

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

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

Expected Weather:

South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. During June, in South Africa, you will experience mild winter weather, with average daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and cooler nights, with an average low of around 7°C (45°F).

Botswana experiences its mid-winter season with average temperatures ranging from a low of 6°C (43°F) to a high of 25°C (77°F).

Zimbabwe experiences the beginning of its dry season with pleasant daytime temperatures and cooler nighttime temperatures, averaging around 25°C (77°F) during the day and dropping to around 15°C (59°F) at night

What to Bring:

Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that can be layered. Trousers and warm fleece tops for cold and rainy days. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, for warmer days. Comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit, camera, film and batteries, umbrella, rain jacket and anti-malaria prophylaxis.

Currency:

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

In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar

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

Electricity:

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

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

Luggage:

CHECKED LUGGAGE

For your economy class internal flights:

*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 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 (20kg/ 44 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.

HAND LUGGAGE

For all flights:

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

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

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

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

1.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC right away (pre cruise program) or the Destination Staff on board the ship (post cruise or overland programs) at least 96 hours before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

*Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

Documents and Visa Requirements:

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

*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe.

•Travellers to Zimbabwe must now complete arrival forms online before departure as paper forms are no longer used.

•Visitors from visa-exempt and visa-required countries can submit their declarations online prior to travel.

•Travellers are advised to complete any forms and purchase their arrival visa in advance at https://evisa.gov.zw

•The listed website provides further details as well as costs

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

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

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

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

Opposite International Arrivals, Kempton Park

Phone: +27 11 961 5400

Chobe Game Lodge

Chobe National Park

Soerondela, Botswana

Phone: +267 77 000 855

Victoria Falls Hotel

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

Phone: +263 83 284 4751 / 9

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

Dock Road, Waterfront

Phone: 021 419 6677

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

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

*1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar -standard double room

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

*1 night at the Victoria Falls Hotel (Signature Stable Room) or similar including breakfast

*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar – Piazza Facing Room including breakfast

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

*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles

*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required

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

*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and shipment by courier to Cape Town

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

*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)

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

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

PROGRAM EXCLUDES:

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

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

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

*Visa fees

*Any other services not mentioned above

*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights

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

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

Price: $6,499 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.

Double your adventure by visiting two vastly different game reserves and lodges, and head into the bush to observe iconic wildlife on up to 7 safaris—an opportunity that conventional 3-night programs can’t match.

GORAH ELEPHANT CAMP:

Experience the adventure and romantic mystique of an authentic African safari reminiscent of centuries past. Gorah Elephant Camp is a luxurious tented camp, with a gracious manor house overlooking a waterhole teeming with game in the heart of the Addo National Park. Each of the 11 tents at Gorah has its own private deck offering a panoramic view of the endless savannah plains. The plush interior of the tent is enhanced through the simplicity and the authenticity of solar-power lighting and ceiling fans. The en suite bathroom with vanities and shower is discreetly situated to allow for complete privacy.

PUMBA BUSH LODGE:

Home to the rare white lion, Pumba Private Game Reserve is the ultimate destination for an authentic luxury African safari experience. Encounter free roaming wildlife, reconnect with nature, and create memories that will last you a lifetime. The glass enclosed chalets provide the illusion that there is nothing separating you and the bush surrounding it, ensuring a true African Safari feel. On a still day, open up all of the doors and listen to the sounds of nature.

Note: This program begins in Cape Town therefore arrival flights must be into the Cape Town International Airport

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

Program details and 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 by private vehicle to your city-based hotel, where you will spend the evening. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Check in time is at 2:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival.

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 first safari destination – Gorah Elephant Camp.

Gorah is the only private concession and Camp situated in the middle of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, home to the densest population of elephants on earth. Gorah is malaria-free and is home to the Big 5.

Upon arrival, check in and enjoy some time at leisure to get aquatinted with the facilities. Later, enjoy dinner before retiring for the evening.

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

Day 3

You will spend the entire day at Gorah Elephant Camp, where two game drives and all meals are included.

Day 4

After one last game drive and breakfast at Gorah Elephant Camp, collect your belongings and check out. A local representative will meet and accompany you to your second safari destination – Pumba Bush Lodge.

Upon arrival, check in, enjoy lunch and have time to freshen up and check out your surroundings. Later in the day head out for an evening game drive in 4x4 vehicles.

During your game drives, experience the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring the reserve in a covered Land Rover. Pumba’s passionate rangers are committed to providing guests with memorable wildlife encounters, while instilling a deeper appreciation and love for nature.

Following your game drive dinner will be served in the manor house.

Day 5

You will spend the entire day on the Pumba Bush Lodge, where two game drives and all meals are included.

Day 6

Depending on your flight time, you may or may not have time for a morning game drive. After breakfast and check-out formalities, 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 Cape Town harbor, where you will embark the ship.

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

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 will be cold. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

-During the day, it can get 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 and 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.

-Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on safari.

-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodges and hotels 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 at the Cape Town International Airport (according to individual flight arrival times)

Meet and greet and private 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 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

8:30am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities

10:00am Depart hotel for a 30-minute transfer to Cape Town International Airport

10:30am Check-in for flight to Port Elizabeth

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

1:55pm Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport and transfer to your safari destination

3:30pm Arrival at the lodge (check-in)

5:00pm Free time to explore the lodge and time at leisure

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight Gorah Elephant Camp

DAY 3

5:30am Wake-up call

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

6:30am 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 at Gorah Elephant Camp

DAY 4

5:30am Wake-up call

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

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast

10:30am Check out

11:00am Transfer to your second game reserve

12:30pm Lunch on arrival

2:00pm Check in and free time

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner at the lodge

Overnight at Pumba Bush Lodge

DAY 5

5:30am Wake-up call

6:00am Hot tea and coffee served

6:30am Morning game drive

9:00am Breakfast

12:00pm Lunch

4:00pm Afternoon game drive

7:30pm Return to the lodge

8:00pm Dinner

Overnight at Pumba Bush Lodge

DAY 6 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary

5:30am Wake-up call and breakfast (or possibly breakfast box)

6:15am Check-out formalities

6:30am Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport

8:00am Arrive Port Elizabeth Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town

9:40am Flight Port Elizabeth – Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)

10:55am Arrive Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to the Cape Town harbor for embarkation

12:30pm Approximate arrival time at the pier for embarkation

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 will be cold. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.

•During the day, it can get hot. Guests are advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.

•The roads in the game reserve are dirt and gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy.

•This tour is suitable for guests with mobility restrictions, provided that a travel companion is with them. Confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of accessible rooms at the time of booking. There are some steps to access the tents.

•Children under 6 years of age are permitted on safari

•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the game drives and 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 June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.

In the Eastern Cape, you can expect the average maximum daytime temperature in November to be around 24.3°C (75.74°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 14.2°C (57.56°F).

What to Bring:

Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries.

Currency:

The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand, 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 and then transferred to the port for embarkation. 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.Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) - Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry a POC. Further paperwork may be required by the airline. Please advise RSSC of the specifics at least 14 days before sailing.

2.CPAP Machine NOT being used in flight – please advise RSSC at least 95 days before the program starts if you will bring a CPAP on the internal flight(s) used in this land program. Please supply the make, model and battery type.

3.CPAP Machine to be used during flight – same as above + a doctor’s note is required mentioning the need to use the machine during flight.

*Guests are required to bring with them any details from the manufacturer regarding the CPAP specifications. While most modern CPAP machines are FAA-approved for in-flight use, having a copy of your manufacturer’s FAA-approval status will help to quickly clear any confusion that may arise.

* Failure to provide the above details in a timely manner may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible for.

*Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Please keep in mind the rule for liquids in carry-on bags. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.

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 and your nationality.

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.

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

Gorah Elephant Camp

Addo Heights Road, Addo, 6600, South Africa

Phone: +27 42 235 1123

Pumba Bush lodge

Highlands, Makana Municipality, 6140, Eastern Cape

+27 46 603 2100

* 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:

*One night at The Westin Hotel or similar hotel – deluxe room (Bed &Breakfast)

*Two nights at Gorah Elephant Camp (Luxury tented suite) including full board - all meals, beverages and game drives

*Two nights at Pumba Bush Lodge (Chalet) including full board - all meals, beverages and game drives

*Transfers

*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles

*Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary (direct flights not guaranteed)

* Excess luggage storage in Cape Town from Days 2 - 6 – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person

*Luggage transfer from the hotel to the ship on day 6

*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 on flights

*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: $4,499 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.