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Head ‘down under’ for a hiker’s dream journey on the South Island. Snorkel with dolphins on the Kaikoura Coast, hike on the ice of the Fox Glacier, explore the magnificent seaside trails of Abel Tasman National Park, overnight cruise in wondrous Milford Sound.
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Undiscovered Africa
Tropical Isles and Coastal Villages aboard the Callisto
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Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $8995 see pricing |
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| Length: | 13 days |
| Arrive: | Dakar, Senegal |
| Depart: | Dakar, Senegal |
| Lodging: | 10 nights aboard the 34-guest Callisto describe |
| Meals: | All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner |
| Activity: | Wildlife & Natural History, Cultural Adventures, Small Ship Cruising |
| Trip Level: |
Cultural exploration, walking tours
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Highlights
- Mangrove-lined wildlife sanctuaries of the Saloum Delta
- On board lectures and site excursions with naturalist guides
- Historic Ile de Goree, with its legacy of the slave trade
- Lively village markets, local artisans
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References
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Email Area ManagerThe 34-guest yacht Callisto gives us privileged access to the palm-fringed islands and river deltas of West Africa, where we discover natural wonders and an array of West African cultures. We begin in Senegal, sailing south to explore by pirogue in the mangrove-lined channels of the Saloum River, then further along the coast to Guinea-Bissau and its fascinating Bijagos Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and habitat for rare salt-water hippos as well as home to remarkable tribal people. Our route continues southward to The Gambia, where we visit its most important wildlife reserves, including Kiang West National Park. Our return voyage brings us back to Senegal to visit Dakar’s lively Marché Soumbedioune and historic Île de Gorée, a World Heritage Site and haunting outpost of the Atlantic slave trade.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-3
Dakar, Senegal / Saloum River
Board Callisto in Dakar and sail south along the coast to explore the meandering Saloum River. We navigate by local pirogue in a maze of islands and mangrove creeks interspersed with fascinating villages, including Fadiout, with its houses built of crushed seashells, and the colorful fishing village of Joal.
Day 4
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Part of the Mali Empire from the 13th to 15th centuries, Guinea-Bissau was a Portuguese colony until its independence in 1974. Calling at Guinea-Bissau’s capital, whose streets are lined with colonial houses, we stroll the Bandim Market, a good place for wood carvings and hand-loomed fabric.
Days 5-8
Bijagos Archipelago
Sailing out to the remote Bijagos Archipelago, we discover seldom-visited tropical islands covered with dense forests and impressive biodiversity. One of our landings is Orango Island, with its saltwater-dwelling hippos, and we visit local villages to meet the friendly people of Bijagos, who retain their ancient matrilineal culture.
Days 9-10
Banjul, The Gambia / Kiang West National Park
In Banjul, capital of The Gambia, we visit Abuko Nature Reserve, home to rich birdlife as well as red colobus and callithrix monkeys, and the mangrove waterways of the Baobolong Wetlands Reserve, a noted bird sanctuary.
Day 11-13
Dakar, Senegal / Ile de Goree
Returning to the lively Senegalese capital, we visit markets famed for their traditional healers as well as a contemporary artist’s studio, and we ferry out to the Ile de Goree, with its haunting Slave Castle. Depart on Day 12, arrive home on Day 13.
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What the Trip is Like
The trip is rated Level 1, Easiest. There are shore excursions featuring walks, and it is appropriate for anyone in good health who is physically active.
Departures
Feb 11-23, 2012
Mar 3-15, 2012
Tour Costs
2012 Cruise Rates by Cabin Category
Per person, double occupancy
| Categories | Price |
| E | $8,995 |
| D | $9,695 |
| C | $10,895 |
| CC | $11,795 |
| B | $12,495 |
| BB | $12,995 |
| A | $13,995 |
| AA | $14,695 |
Single Supplement (Category D): $1300
Single Supplement (Category CC): $1000
Single Supplement (Category B): $1100
Deck Plan
Tour Cost Includes:
- 10-night cruise aboard the 34-guest Callisto
- Day rooms in Dakar, Senegal at the Pullman Hotel Teranga
- Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard the ship
- All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
- Complete program of tours and excursions
- Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers
- Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff
- Complete pre-departure materials
- Baggage handling and transfers abroad of the designated program arrival and departure dates
- Port and embarkation taxes
- Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
Tour Cost Does Not Include:
Airfare to/from Freetown, Sierra Leone, and to/from Dakar, Senegal; visa and passport fees; baggage, cancellation and accident insurance; any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel.Callisto
Our Trips using this Lodging:
The elegant 34-guest Callisto offers an intimate experience aboard a luxurious yacht. Her small size allows visits to unspoiled ports, pristine beaches, and coves and harbors familiar to fishermen and other sailors of small craft, but inaccessible to large cruise liners. The spacious staterooms are beautifully furnished with fine fabrics, and all have sea views (with large windows on the Leto deck and portholes on the Daphne deck). Cabins are air-conditioned and feature twin or queen beds, generous storage, telephone, TV/DVD, and marble-appointed bath with shower. The lounge is warm and inviting, and the Callisto’s superb cuisine is served at single, unassigned seating in the spacious dining area or al fresco on one of her two broad decks. Serviced by a crew of 18, the Callisto also features a library, email service, Jacuzzi, and a swimming platform.
Deck Plan