Durban, South Africa

You’ll be transferred from the quayside to the helipad at Virginia Airport. After a safety briefing, you’ll board your Jetranger helicopter (3/4-seaters). You will set off from the airport and embark on a one hour flight over Durban and the surroundings. You will fly over the port, beachfront, city centre and the Valley of a 1000 Hills, and return via the north coast over Ballito. After this truly unique experience, you’ll return to the airport and back to the quayside in Durban.

• It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable shoes 
• Sunglasses are recommended as strong glare is possible during your flight. 
• This tour is not suitable for guests with a fear of heights. 
• This tour is weather permitting. 
• This tour may be suitable for passenger with walking difficulties as not much walking is involved, however stepping into the helicopter may be difficult for these passengers.
• The tour does not include a guide

Get ready to fill up on Africa: five days and four nights await you, from the city to savanna safaris and the roar of waterfalls. You'll discover Soweto, the iconic township at the heart of Johannesburg and the elephants of Botswana, the nature around the Zambesi river with a sunset cruise and the sheer power of the Victoria Falls.

Day 1 Flight from Durban to Johannesburg Sightseeing tour of Soweto House of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg: interior visit Overnight stay in an exclusive hotel in Johannesburg

Day 2 Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone Sightseeing bus tour from Kasane airport to Chobe Chilwero Lodge safari camp 4x4 safari at sunset Overnight stay at Chobe Chilwero in a luxury lodge

Day 3 4x4 safari at dawn and dusk Overnight stay at Chobe Chilwero in a luxury lodge

Day 4 Sightseeing bus tour to the Palm River hotel Sunset cruise along the Zambesi river Typical barbecue on the banks of the Zambesi river Overnight stay in an exclusive hotel in Victoria Falls

Day 5 Sightseeing walking tour of the Victoria Falls Transfer from the airport to Victoria Falls* Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town and return to ship

Day 1 – Soweto, the city within the city of Johannesburg You'll arrive in Johannesburg by plane, your jumping off point at the heart what was once know as the “Dark Continent”. A skyline of modern skyscrapers alternating with historical buildings in colonial and Victorian style will greet you. You'll discover the architecture in more detail as you wander through Soweto, the city within a city and symbol of many battles against apartheid: this is where the house-museum of Nelson Mandela can be found * the hero of the fight against racial segregation in South Africa. You'll visit it before heading to your exclusive hotel in the city.

Day 2 – In a luxury safari camp in Botswana Your expedition into Africa continues in Botswana, the land of diamonds. You'll find many precious things here, starting with the Chobe Chilwero, your safari camp in the heart of the wild nature. From your private veranda the views take in the Chobe river and the endless stretch of savanna: did you bring your binoculars? At sunset, you'll leave the comfort of your lodge and go on an adventure of your choice: float down the river on a boat or speed across the Chobe park in a 4x4. Your mission? To find the herd of elephants quietly drinking on the riverbank. After filling your camera with photos and your memory with fond souvenirs, you'll return to your lodge, for a night under the great African sky.

Day 3 * Safari at dawn and sunset A once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Africa's biggest animals calls for patience and dedication: you'll have both in your 4x4 at dawn and dusk, the times of day when the local wildlife is most active! In your free time enjoy all the comforts of the safari camp and recharge your batteries.

Day 4 * River cruise at sunset on the Zambesi river New day, new territory. After breakfast, say goodbye to Botswana and set off for Zimbabwe. You are 4 km from Victoria Falls and, from your exclusive hotel, your gaze stretches out along the Zambezi river. You'll reach it at sunset, to cross it by boat on a cruise that will leave you speechless: while the sun drops behind the trees and the hills, the banks will fill up with elephants, hippos and crocodiles. Before returning to the hotel, immerse yourself in the flavors of the region, with a typical barbecue in a clearing by the river*.

Day 5 – Walk to the Victoria Falls “Mosi-O-Tunya”, "the smoke that thunders”, as the Lozi people refer to the Victoria Falls. You'll find out why on the morning of your last day, as you walk closer to the basalt balcony immersed in mist from which the river plunges 1700 meters into the abyss, with a roar like thunder. It'll keep ringing in your head, even as you take your plane from Victoria to Cape Town, where the ship awaits you.

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.
• Make sure you have USD 50-60 in cash with you to pay for visas when you enter Zimbabwe at Kasane and at the Botswana-Zimbabwe border.
• Antimalarial prophylaxis is recommended.

An experience of three days and two nights in the Manyoni Game Reserve: you're a guest at the Leopard Mountain luxury safari camp and from your private terrace, you can make out the savanna and the great Lebombo mountains. At dawn and dusk in a 4x4, you'll discover the wonders of Africa, from the biggest carnivores to the smallest insects: even a flower covered in dew is worth a photo!

Day 1* Sightseeing bus tour from the port of Durban to the Leopard Mountain safari camp* 4x4 tour at sunset with savanna aperitif and wildlife watching* Overnight stay at the exclusive Leopard Mountain safari camp

Day 2* 4x4 tour at dawn, in search of the "Big Five"* 4x4 tour at sunset* Overnight stay at the exclusive Leopard Mountain safari camp

Day 3* 4x4 tour at dawn* Sightseeing bus tour to Durban* Flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth and return to ship

Day 1 – Fill up on the savanna at Leopard Mountain* As you drive along the road that takes you to the Leopard Mountain safari camp, you'll get your first taste of the savanna from the window. But after lunch and the afternoon tea ritual is when you'll really discover the wonders that await you: jump aboard the 4x4 and enter the hunting ground of the big carnivores, before enjoying an aperitif at sunset.* The Leopard Mountain safari camp has just 9 secluded chalets, so you can enjoy Africa's beauty in an intimate environment: the view spans the winding Msunduze River to the distant Lebombo Mountains, where the Great Rift Valley begins. After the safari, you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the camp: already feeling right at home?

Day 2 – Dawn in a 4x4 on the great plains* You'll wake at dawn along with the savanna, and jump into your 4x4 to savor the scent of the vast dew-covered expanses: at first light, it's easier to spot the five biggest animals in Africa: lions, elephants, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopards. But they're not the only ones that deserve your attention: from the tiniest insects to newly-opened flowers, the rangers will help you unearth the wonder in every blade of grass!* In your free time you can enjoy the breathtaking views from the camp and then you'll set off in a 4x4 at sunset to discover the various areas of the Manyoni reserve: around 24,000 hectares of private game reserve, teeming with wildlife.

Day 3 - Safari at dawn* Then the last safari is at dawn, along with another thousand photos of plants, birds in flight and animals of the savanna. As you travel towards Port Elizabeth, where your ship awaits, your discoveries will continue from the window. How does it feel to have the Africa bug?

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
  
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

For three days and two nights, immerse yourself in the Mfulawozi reserve, from safaris in a 4x4 to relaxation and African panoramas: you are a guest at the Biyela Lodge and from your private terrace, the savanna stretches out as far as the eye can see, along with the silvery water of the river. It's well known that African sunsets, the scent of dew and the starry nights around the fire will make you long for Africa when you return home, but isn't it worth it?

Day 1* Sightseeing tour from the port of Durban to the Mfulawozi Biyela reserve* 4x4 tour at sunset* Aperitif in the savanna and observation of wildlife* Overnight stay in the exclusive Biyela Lodge

Day 2* 4x4 tour at dawn, in search of the "Big Five"* 4x4 tour at sunset* Aperitif in the savanna* Overnight stay in the exclusive Biyela Lodge

Day 3* 4x4 tour at dawn* Sightseeing bus tour to Durban* Flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth and return to ship

Day 1 – Dawn and sunset in a 4x4 in search of the “big five”* From the window, snap your first photos of the savanna, along the road that leads to the Mfulawozi reserve. After the afternoon tea ritual at the camp, climb aboard your fully open 4x4 and head out into the wild savanna: the local rangers will show you its secrets and the traces left by the animals. Can you find the “big five”? Aperitif at sunset and then headlights on, as you discover the inhabitants of the plains under the starry sky.* The Mfulawozi reserve is not only wild nature, but also history and culture: you're in the sacred hunting grounds of the king Shaka Zulu, the military genius who ruled the Zulu kingdom in the 19th century. Just think: he saved the southern white rhinoceros from extinction! In the evening around the fire, you'll listen to the stories of the proud Zulu people and their leader Biyela, from whom the camp takes its name.* And speaking of the camp: your luxury lodge awaits you for your first night under the African sky.

Day 2 – At the Biyela safari camp, on a bend of the White iMfolozi river* The savanna awakes at dawn and you'll do the same, so that you don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with lions, elephants, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopards.* The Biyela safari camp is built on a high plain overlooking a bend in the White iMfolozi river: its 12 luxurious chalets look out over the silvery water. From your terrace, admire the Valley of the Zulu Kings, where the Zulu kings are buried, before going on an afternoon safari in a 4x4 with an aperitif at sunset in the heart of the savanna.

Day 3 - Safari at dawn* Getting the bug for Africa isn't just a myth, and now you know it: at dawn, you'll leave for your last safari, but you'll already be missing the vast African skies and a piece of the savanna will travel back to Port Elizabeth with you and come back to the ship.

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

An experience of three days and two nights in the Thanda Game Reserve: a luxury safari camp with a private terrace where you can enjoy the wild beauty of the savanna at all times of day. Then, at dawn and dusk, climb aboard the 4x4 and learn to identify tracks in the bush: will you manage to get a snap of the “big five”?

Day 1* Sightseeing bus tour from Durban port to the Thanda private game reserve* Sightseeing 4x4 tour at sunset with savanna aperitif and nocturnal wildlife watching* Overnight stay in Thanda in an exclusive lodge

Day 2* Sightseeing 4x4 tour at dawn, in search of the "Big Five"* Sightseeing 4x4 tour at sunset with savanna aperitif* Overnight stay in Thanda in an exclusive lodge

Day 3* 4x4 tour at dawn* Transfer to Durban airport* Flight to Port Elizabeth and return to ship

Day 1 – Thanda Game Reserve: in the heart of Zulu country* Your fully sustainable safari camp is located in the heart of Zulu country, a proud community with a culture rich in traditions that you will experience through each of the activities in the camp.* In the afternoon, join a local ranger in your open-top 4x4 and go on a quest to find the “big five”, the five biggest animals of the savanna. At sunset, savor an aperitif in the savanna and then continue your exploration by torchlight: did you know that it is home to 380 bird species? Their song will accompany you back to your exclusive lodge, for your first night in the savanna.

Day 2 – Dawn and sunset with the “big five” of Africa* Thanda is a private game reserve spanning more than 14,000 hectares of savanna, populated by lions, elephants, black and white rhinoceros, buffalo and leopards. Spotting them is easier at dawn, as the savanna awakes, or at sunset, when the temperature drops. The local rangers will teach you how to identify their tracks: can you take the photo of a lifetime of one of the “big five”?* After lunch, enjoy the comfort of the safari camp: pool, terrace and traditional afternoon tea. Then, when night falls, you'll sit down around the fire and the camp will light up with the warm glow of the torches.

Day 3 - The dewy scent of the savanna* The savanna awakes early, and you will too, as you climb into the 4x4 at first light: the intoxicating scent of the dewy grass will accompany you on the plane, as you fly over Zulu country to Port Elizabeth, where your ship awaits.

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the coming days at reception.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information in English.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

An experience of three days and two nights in the Thanda Game Reserve: a luxury safari camp with a private terrace where you can enjoy the wild beauty of the savanna at all times of day. Then, at dawn and dusk, climb aboard the 4x4 and learn to identify tracks in the bush: will you manage to get a snap of the “big five”?

Day 1* Sightseeing bus tour from Durban port to the Thanda private game reserve* Sightseeing 4x4 tour at sunset with savanna aperitif and nocturnal wildlife watching* Overnight stay in Thanda in an exclusive lodge

Day 2* Sightseeing 4x4 tour at dawn, in search of the "Big Five"* Sightseeing 4x4 tour at sunset with savanna aperitif* Overnight stay in Thanda in an exclusive lodge

Day 3* 4x4 tour at dawn* Transfer to Durban airport* Flight to Port Elizabeth and return to ship

Day 1 – Thanda Game Reserve: in the heart of Zulu country* Your fully sustainable safari camp is located in the heart of Zulu country, a proud community with a culture rich in traditions that you will experience through each of the activities in the camp.* In the afternoon, join a local ranger in your open-top 4x4 and go on a quest to find the “big five”, the five biggest animals of the savanna. At sunset, savor an aperitif in the savanna and then continue your exploration by torchlight: did you know that it is home to 380 bird species? Their song will accompany you back to your exclusive lodge, for your first night in the savanna.

Day 2 – Dawn and sunset with the “big five” of Africa* Thanda is a private game reserve spanning more than 14,000 hectares of savanna, populated by lions, elephants, black and white rhinoceros, buffalo and leopards. Spotting them is easier at dawn, as the savanna awakes, or at sunset, when the temperature drops. The local rangers will teach you how to identify their tracks: can you take the photo of a lifetime of one of the “big five”?* After lunch, enjoy the comfort of the safari camp: pool, terrace and traditional afternoon tea. Then, when night falls, you'll sit down around the fire and the camp will light up with the warm glow of the torches.

Day 3 - The dewy scent of the savanna* The savanna awakes early, and you will too, as you climb into the 4x4 at first light: the intoxicating scent of the dewy grass will accompany you on the plane, as you fly over Zulu country to Port Elizabeth, where your ship awaits.

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the coming days at reception.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• During the tour, a local guide will provide you with assistance and information in English.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

For three days and two nights, immerse yourself in the Mfulawozi reserve, from safaris in a 4x4 to relaxation and African panoramas: you are a guest at the Biyela Lodge and from your private terrace, the savanna stretches out as far as the eye can see, along with the silvery water of the river. It's well known that African sunsets, the scent of dew and the starry nights around the fire will make you long for Africa when you return home, but isn't it worth it?

Day 1* Sightseeing tour from the port of Durban to the Mfulawozi Biyela reserve* 4x4 tour at sunset* Aperitif in the savanna and observation of wildlife* Overnight stay in the exclusive Biyela Lodge

Day 2* 4x4 tour at dawn, in search of the "Big Five"* 4x4 tour at sunset* Aperitif in the savanna* Overnight stay in the exclusive Biyela Lodge

Day 3* 4x4 tour at dawn* Sightseeing bus tour to Durban* Flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth and return to ship

Day 1 – Dawn and sunset in a 4x4 in search of the “big five”* From the window, snap your first photos of the savanna, along the road that leads to the Mfulawozi reserve. After the afternoon tea ritual at the camp, climb aboard your fully open 4x4 and head out into the wild savanna: the local rangers will show you its secrets and the traces left by the animals. Can you find the “big five”? Aperitif at sunset and then headlights on, as you discover the inhabitants of the plains under the starry sky.* The Mfulawozi reserve is not only wild nature, but also history and culture: you're in the sacred hunting grounds of the king Shaka Zulu, the military genius who ruled the Zulu kingdom in the 19th century. Just think: he saved the southern white rhinoceros from extinction! In the evening around the fire, you'll listen to the stories of the proud Zulu people and their leader Biyela, from whom the camp takes its name.* And speaking of the camp: your luxury lodge awaits you for your first night under the African sky.

Day 2 – At the Biyela safari camp, on a bend of the White iMfolozi river* The savanna awakes at dawn and you'll do the same, so that you don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with lions, elephants, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopards.* The Biyela safari camp is built on a high plain overlooking a bend in the White iMfolozi river: its 12 luxurious chalets look out over the silvery water. From your terrace, admire the Valley of the Zulu Kings, where the Zulu kings are buried, before going on an afternoon safari in a 4x4 with an aperitif at sunset in the heart of the savanna.

Day 3 - Safari at dawn* Getting the bug for Africa isn't just a myth, and now you know it: at dawn, you'll leave for your last safari, but you'll already be missing the vast African skies and a piece of the savanna will travel back to Port Elizabeth with you and come back to the ship.

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

An experience of three days and two nights in the Manyoni Game Reserve: you're a guest at the Leopard Mountain luxury safari camp and from your private terrace, you can make out the savanna and the great Lebombo mountains. At dawn and dusk in a 4x4, you'll discover the wonders of Africa, from the biggest carnivores to the smallest insects: even a flower covered in dew is worth a photo!

Day 1* Sightseeing bus tour from the port of Durban to the Leopard Mountain safari camp* 4x4 tour at sunset with savanna aperitif and wildlife watching* Overnight stay at the exclusive Leopard Mountain safari camp

Day 2* 4x4 tour at dawn, in search of the "Big Five"* 4x4 tour at sunset* Overnight stay at the exclusive Leopard Mountain safari camp

Day 3* 4x4 tour at dawn* Sightseeing bus tour to Durban* Flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth and return to ship

Day 1 – Fill up on the savanna at Leopard Mountain* As you drive along the road that takes you to the Leopard Mountain safari camp, you'll get your first taste of the savanna from the window. But after lunch and the afternoon tea ritual is when you'll really discover the wonders that await you: jump aboard the 4x4 and enter the hunting ground of the big carnivores, before enjoying an aperitif at sunset.* The Leopard Mountain safari camp has just 9 secluded chalets, so you can enjoy Africa's beauty in an intimate environment: the view spans the winding Msunduze River to the distant Lebombo Mountains, where the Great Rift Valley begins. After the safari, you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the camp: already feeling right at home?

Day 2 – Dawn in a 4x4 on the great plains* You'll wake at dawn along with the savanna, and jump into your 4x4 to savor the scent of the vast dew-covered expanses: at first light, it's easier to spot the five biggest animals in Africa: lions, elephants, rhinoceros, buffalo and leopards. But they're not the only ones that deserve your attention: from the tiniest insects to newly-opened flowers, the rangers will help you unearth the wonder in every blade of grass!* In your free time you can enjoy the breathtaking views from the camp and then you'll set off in a 4x4 at sunset to discover the various areas of the Manyoni reserve: around 24,000 hectares of private game reserve, teeming with wildlife.

Day 3 - Safari at dawn* Then the last safari is at dawn, along with another thousand photos of plants, birds in flight and animals of the savanna. As you travel towards Port Elizabeth, where your ship awaits, your discoveries will continue from the window. How does it feel to have the Africa bug?

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
  
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

Get ready to fill up on Africa: five days and four nights await you, from the city to savanna safaris and the roar of waterfalls. You'll discover Soweto, the iconic township at the heart of Johannesburg and the elephants of Botswana, the nature around the Zambesi river with a sunset cruise and the sheer power of the Victoria Falls.

Day 1* Flight from Durban to Johannesburg* Sightseeing tour of Soweto* House of Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg: interior visit* Overnight stay in an exclusive hotel in Johannesburg

Day 2* Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone* Sightseeing bus tour from Kasane airport to Chobe Chilwero Lodge safari camp* 4x4 safari at sunset* Overnight stay at Chobe Chilwero in a luxury lodge

Day 3* 4x4 safari at dawn and dusk* Overnight stay at Chobe Chilwero in a luxury lodge

Day 4* Sightseeing bus tour to the Palm River hotel* Sunset cruise along the Zambesi river* Typical barbecue on the banks of the Zambesi river* Overnight stay in an exclusive hotel in Victoria Falls

Day 5* Sightseeing walking tour of the Victoria Falls* Transfer from the airport to Victoria Falls* Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town and return to ship

Day 1 – Soweto, the city within the city of Johannesburg* You'll arrive in Johannesburg by plane, your jumping off point at the heart what was once know as the “Dark Continent”. A skyline of modern skyscrapers alternating with historical buildings in colonial and Victorian style will greet you.* You'll discover the architecture in more detail as you wander through Soweto, the city within a city and symbol of many battles against apartheid: this is where the house-museum of Nelson Mandela can be found - the hero of the fight against racial segregation in South Africa. You'll visit it before heading to your exclusive hotel in the city.

Day 2 – In a luxury safari camp in Botswana* Your expedition into Africa continues in Botswana, the land of diamonds. You'll find many precious things here, starting with the Chobe Chilwero, your safari camp in the heart of the wild nature.* From your private veranda the views take in the Chobe river and the endless stretch of savanna: did you bring your binoculars?* At sunset, you'll leave the comfort of your lodge and go on an adventure of your choice: float down the river on a boat or speed across the Chobe park in a 4x4. Your mission? To find the herd of elephants quietly drinking on the riverbank.* After filling your camera with photos and your memory with fond souvenirs, you'll return to your lodge, for a night under the great African sky.

Day 3 - Safari at dawn and sunset* A once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Africa's biggest animals calls for patience and dedication: you'll have both in your 4x4 at dawn and dusk, the times of day when the local wildlife is most active!* In your free time enjoy all the comforts of the safari camp and recharge your batteries.

Day 4 - River cruise at sunset on the Zambesi river* New day, new territory. After breakfast, say goodbye to Botswana and set off for Zimbabwe.* You are 4 km from Victoria Falls and, from your exclusive hotel, your gaze stretches out along the Zambezi river. You'll reach it at sunset, to cross it by boat on a cruise that will leave you speechless: while the sun drops behind the trees and the hills, the banks will fill up with elephants, hippos and crocodiles.* Before returning to the hotel, immerse yourself in the flavors of the region, with a typical barbecue in a clearing by the river.

Day 5 – Walk to the Victoria Falls* “Mosi-O-Tunya”, "the smoke that thunders”, as the Lozi people refer to the Victoria Falls. You'll find out why on the morning of your last day, as you walk closer to the basalt balcony immersed in mist from which the river plunges 1700 meters into the abyss, with a roar like thunder.* It'll keep ringing in your head, even as you take your plane from Victoria to Cape Town, where the ship awaits you.

• All meals are included.
• To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
• Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
• Bring your passport with two blank pages for each entry into South Africa: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
• The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• The content and order of the activities may be changed without notice, depending on the weather conditions and the movements of the wildlife in the reserve.
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.
• Make sure you have USD 50-60 in cash with you to pay for visas when you enter Zimbabwe at Kasane and at the Botswana-Zimbabwe border.
• Antimalarial prophylaxis is recommended.

Monkeyland is the world's first free-roaming multispecies primate sanctuary. Its mission is to educate and promote greater understanding of our primate cousins and the threats and challenges they face. Currently, Monkeyland cares for over 550 primates divided into 9 species. You can support by visiting the sanctuary, the shop or by purchasing a square meter (or more) of forest for the animals to help preserve the sanctuary!

• MONKEYLAND PRIMATE SANCTUARY

Meet your guide at Durban harbour and then take a scenic drive up the coast to Ballito to visit Monkeyland a free roaming multi specie primate sanctuary.
On your tour you will see many species of primates comprising of capuchin monkeys, ringtail and black and white ruffed lemurs, buff cheeked gibbons, squirrel monkeys and black howler monkeys in their forest home.  You will also experience countless other natural wonders during your walk through the forest.
The tour starts on a safari vehicle which will transfer you to the forest for the walking part of the tour.
 After your eco-friendly tour you will return back to Durban harbour.

• The walking part is approximately 1.5kms of slow walking.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes  to walk in the forest.
• Monkeyland has a strict no-touch policy.

At the Valley of 1000 Hills you can discover modern and olden day African tribal culture in the traditional and spectacular homeland of the Zulu. In this geographically extraordinary part of the world, shaped first by the windings of the great Mgeni River, then by the culture of the Zulu tribes and finally by the arrival of European man, the hills still beat to the Zulu drum. As you journey into the valley you will learn how these tranquil rolling hills belie the blood-soaked drama that unfolded almost two centuries ago when the Zulu King Shaka, known to historians as the 'Black Napoleon', subjugated the tribes which today make up the Kingdom of the Zulu. Your visit to Phezulu gives you the chance to discover at first hand the intricacies, ethnic customs and beliefs of the Zulu peoples. Here Zulu tales and history will be depicted in energetic, costumed song and dance by the renowned Gasa clan, who have been performing unique plays for over 40 years. Dances of courtship and betrothal, of the throwing of the sangoma's (witch doctor) bones, of war and of birth, set to the mesmerizing beat of the Zulu drum, will take you into another world. You will also enter Phezulu's impressive reptile park, where you can learn about the crocodiles and see some of Africa's most renowned snakes that you will remember forever. Then you can sit back and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with some home-made scones and also take some time to browse through a wealth of ethnic home-crafts on sale in the well-stocked curio shop, ranging from pottery, Zulu fabric art, woodcarvings, beadwork and curiosities. You will be taken back to the quayside in Durban via the national highway.

• This tour is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties
• There are paved pathways and some uneven, sandy terrain, where the show will be held
• The ground can be muddy after heavy rainfall
• There is a wooden boardwalk through the reptile enclosure and there are a few steps involved                                              
• Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and a sun hat are strongly recommended
• Please note that the cultural element of the tour is emphasized on the traditional Zulu dance show, and NOT the village huts which are set up at the venue as these are more for decorative purposes than authenticity

Known to the Zulu people as KwaNogqaza " Place of the Tall One " the Howich falls were first seen by European adventurers in the early 19th century, as transport riders and wagon trains pioneered routes inland from the coast. 

After lunch you'll enjoy the Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio. The story of Ardmore began in 1985 when Fèe Halsted-Berning lived on the farm Ardmore, in the Champagne Valley under the shadow of the Drakensberg Mountains. Her passion for ceramic art had been honed during her five years at the University of Natal where she studied fine art and then completed a two year advanced diploma in ceramics. Fèe's first student was Bonnie Ntshalintshali, the daughter of a farm employee. Bonnie became known as one of South Africa's leading ceramic artists, while Ardmore's exciting diversity of ceramic art has been endorsed by Christie's, London, as 'modern collectables'. Fèe's merging of western ceramics technology with African art is only part of the story of Ardmore. Fèe has been described as 'a creator of artists'. As she says: "The Zulu people have a wonderful sense of colour and rhythm and a gift for design and balance, all they needed was opportunity'. The flamboyant ceramics have captured the attention of collectors worldwide as a result of the many awards that have been won by the Ardmore artists and particularly as a result of the Christie's exhibition and art auction in London.

• Howick Falls
• Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio

You'll set off from the harbour and drive via Pietermaritzburg to Howick, located in the heart of the Natal Midlands, where you'll see the magnificent Howick Falls, a spectacular, approximately 100 metre high display, almost in the centre of the picturesque town itself.

You'll then have lunch in a local restaurant. 

After lunch you'll visit the Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio and meet the artists, as you view the process of throwing clay, sculpting, painting and finally firing these unique pieces. The studio now consists of over 50 artists who mostly produce the decorative collectable ranges while a few concentrate on fine art. Since 1988 when Ardmore was hit hard by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Ardmore has pioneered the recognition and treatment of their artists and sculptors. At a time when ARV's were not readily available in South Africa, Ardmore worked tirelessly with experts in the field to educate their staff in AIDS prevention and to provide medication to AIDS sufferers. The Ardmore Excellence fund receives 6% of all sales which is then used to meet medical expenses, counselling, education and training for the employees. Ardmore also believes in making art accessible to children in impoverished communities and holds weekend workshops at local schools every quarter. Budding artists are encouraged to pursue their talents in a fun and uplifting environment. You'll return to your ship in the late afternoon.

• Please wear comfortable shuhe as the terrain may be uneven with pathways.

After departing the quayside, you’ll follow the palm tree-lined Victoria Embankment towards the city centre. You’ll pass by the Juma Mosque, reputedly the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and famous for its massive golden dome and turrets. You’ll carry on past the Old Market Square, which resembles the City Hall in Belfast and serves as Durban’s municipal offices. You’ll see the Natural History Museum and Post Office before continuing past the Old Inland Revenue Building and Reserve Bank. There’ll be a brief stop at Currie Hill to take in the panoramic views over the city. You will then drive north up the coast to Ballito, a small holiday town located 40 kilometres north of Durban, that was originally a Sugar Cane Farm. Dolphins are common on this stretch of the North Coast shoreline, which is why it known as the Dolphin Coast. From here, you’ll drive to Umhlanga Rocks, just north of the vibrant port city of Durban on the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Umhlanga has the best South African accommodation, and high-class business parks and shopping centres. The golden sandy beaches stretch northwards for more than 200 kilometres, all the way to the spectacular Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site. Inland from Umhlanga, the endless fields of sugarcane give way to the tumbling area of the 1000 Hills, the massive Inanda Dam and the mystical hidden valleys of Zululand. You’ll enjoy high tea at one of Umhlanga’s upmarket hotels, before returning to the quayside in Durban.

Note: The tours contains uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.Flat, comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat are strongly advisable Order of sites visits may vary.

You will set off from the quayside and drive via Pietermaritzburg to the Karkloof indigenous forest, which is located in the heart of the Natal Midlands. The Karkloof Canopy Tour is a unique eco-experience that takes people on a 2-hour adventure through the magnificent Karkloof indigenous forest. The canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30metres above the forest floor. The tour comprises seven platforms and eight slides that zig-zag down a pristine forested valley. The scenery and birdlife is spectacular and professional guides provide interesting facts about the forest's ecosystem during the tour. The slides are up to 175metres long and provide unforgettable rides and spectacular views over the forest canopy. The tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a 'kitting up' session where full body harness, pulleys and climbing equipment is put on and safety-checked. A short scenic drive to the top of the Karkloof valley and it is time to monkey around! Construction of the Karkloof Canopy Tour has been carried out in accordance with strict civil engineering standards. A full environment impact study was undertaken to ensure that the forest ecosystem would not be harmed in any way. From the start, on the launch platform, a new world unfolds as one gently glides on a steel cable from platform to platform. You can spend a couple of minutes relaxing on the platforms while your guides enthusiastically explain the forest ecosystem, pointing out different trees and the magnificent giant ferns way below. The bird life is incredible. You may spot Emerald Cuckoos, Knysna Loeries, a wide variety of birds of prey, and if you are lucky, the elusive Narina Trogon or endangered Cape Parrots. Once safely back on the ground you'll enjoy a light snack. You'll then return to the quayside in Durban.

• The Canopy Tour is only for guests aged between 7 and 70 years.
• Guests who would like to join this excursion must have a waist size of 130cm (51 inches) or less, and a thigh size of no more than 90cm (35 inches).
• Guests are required to sign an indemnity form to acknowledge that the canopy tour is an extreme sport and that they will abide by the tour’s rules.
• If you are pregnant, have had a recent operation or have a medical condition that may be deemed unsafe for the rides, you may not ride on any of the trails for safety reasons.
• There will be a short 4x4 trip to take you to the start of your canopy adventure.
• Riders must wear shorts/long trousers and closed, secure, laced-up shoes.
• The order of sites visited may change.
• This tour is subject to weather conditions: if the weather is bad it may be cancelled.

Hidden in the KwaZulu-Natal hills is the wildlife conservancy of Tala Private Game Reserve, an area of indigenous acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland that provides an exceptional environment in which to game and bird watch.
Tala is the reserve to visit out of Durban, providing visitors with superb game viewing experiences in open game vehicles with highly knowledgeable and experienced rangers and a tracker who will not fail to impress you with his bush skills. At Tala the aim is to get you close to nature, interacting with the environment and animals, and experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of the African bush.
The reserve, that spans nearly 3 000 hectares and incorporates many diverse natural environments, features well over 300 bird species, with big game that includes rhino, kudu, hippo, giraffe and the rare sable antelope.
Several distinctive and remarkable plant species are also found on Tala. The fiery aloe in full bloom, the imposing euphorbia and the smell of the fragrant wild sage on a dewy morning make for wonderful vivid memories.
Enjoy an open vehicle game drive at Tala. Upon your return time is given to browes through the cusio shop.
Return to the quayside in Durban.

• Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones on or during the game drives. They are also not permitted to speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this will disturb the animals
• Smoking is not permitted during the game-drives
• It could be difficult for some guests with walking difficulties to get in and out of the open vehicles.
• 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
• Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended
• For safety reasons, no children under the age of 5 years allowed on the open vehicles
• There is a small Curio Shop at Tala and please note that no cash is accepted on the premises. Guests may only pay for purchases by credit card
• This is not a big 5 destination
• Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed

Enjoy this half day in Durban, the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, in Zulu language meaning 'the port', and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is South Africa's busiest port, formerly named Port Natal.

• Victoria Street Market
• Botanical Gardens

After departing the quayside, you will drive to the famous Durban Victoria Street Market, it is a covered market with hundreds of stalls selling spices, handicrafts, jewellery, silk saris, food, clothing and much more. Your guide will brief you on this vibrant market which has been operating since 1870 making it one of the oldest markets in Durban. Here you will have some free time to shop and experience this bustling world of Indian and Zulu cultures.
After your market experience you will head to a more relaxing environment at the Durban Botanical Gardens. The Durban Botanic Gardens is currently Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden and remains a national and local asset contributing to plant conservation and education. This 15-hectare botanic garden curates major collections such as cycads, palms, orchids both indigenous and exotic in nature. Stop in the gardens for a small tasting of traditional food from the area and a refreshing drink.
Your guide will show you around the beautiful gardens settings before heading back to the pier.

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is approximately 1km of walking on this tour between the market and the gardens.
• The tour is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those that find it difficult to walk or stand.

Enjoy this half day in Durban, the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, in Zulu language meaning 'the port', and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is South Africa's busiest port, formerly named Port Natal.

• Victoria Street Market
• Botanical Gardens

After departing the quayside, you will drive to the famous Durban Victoria Street Market, it is a covered market with hundreds of stalls selling spices, handicrafts, jewellery, silk saris, food, clothing and much more. Your guide will brief you on this vibrant market which has been operating since 1870 making it one of the oldest markets in Durban. Here you will have some free time to shop and experience this bustling world of Indian and Zulu cultures. After your market experience you will head to a more relaxing environment at the Durban Botanical Gardens. The Durban Botanic Gardens is currently Africa’s oldest surviving botanic garden and remains a national and local asset contributing to plant conservation and education. This 15-hectare botanic garden curates major collections such as cycads, palms, orchids both indigenous and exotic in nature. Stop in the gardens for a small tasting of traditional food from the area and a refreshing drink. Your guide will show you around the beautiful gardens settings before heading back to the pier.

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is approximately 1km of walking on this tour between the market and the gardens.
• The tour is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or those that find it difficult to walk or stand.

Travel the coastal roads around Durban in a sightseeing coach, alternating between unique attractions whose destinies are linked to one another by water and salt: waterways in the rock, sites of ancient tests of courage... and much more besides.

• Sightseeing bus tour: Umhlanga Rocks luxury neighborhood; Dolphin Coast and Ballito beach
• Thompson Bay Beach and Shaka’s Rock village: photo stop
• Currie Hill: photo stop

• Take a seat, fix your eyes out of the window, and we're off! The coast north of Durbanis a concentration of spectacular African sights that is difficult to replicate, but easy to admire on board a sightseeing coach.
• Leave the luxurious Umhlanga Rocksneighborhood behind, with its expensive hotels and surf clubs, and head up the famous Dolphin Coast towards Ballito beach.
• Everything here is extraordinary. Like the "hole in the wall', a tunnel that the Indian Ocean has carved out between the rocks of Thompson Beach. It is a perfect backdrop: make the most of it and snap a photo on the promontory of Shaka's Rock, named after the Zulu chief Shaka, who got rid of his enemies by throwing them into the sea. Now the only leaps are safe ones, into the large swimming pool built above the ocean.
• The ultimate in panoramic finales: stop on Currie Hill, from which you can admire Durban in all its glory, and get snapping.

• Flat, comfortable walking shoes & sun hats are strongly recommended.
• This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties
• Guests in wheelchairs can manage this tour with assistance
• Please take note that the order of sites visited maybe rotated in order to avoid congestion

Travel the coastal roads around Durban in a sightseeing coach, alternating between unique attractions whose destinies are linked to one another by water and salt: waterways in the rock, sites of ancient tests of courage... and much more besides.

• Sightseeing bus tour: Umhlanga Rocks luxury neighborhood; Dolphin Coast and Ballito beach
• Thompson Bay Beach and Shaka’s Rock village: photo stop
• Currie Hill: photo stop

• Take a seat, fix your eyes out of the window, and we're off! The coast north of Durbanis a concentration of spectacular African sights that is difficult to replicate, but easy to admire on board a sightseeing coach.
• Leave the luxurious Umhlanga Rocksneighborhood behind, with its expensive hotels and surf clubs, and head up the famous Dolphin Coast towards Ballito beach.
• Everything here is extraordinary. Like the "hole in the wall', a tunnel that the Indian Ocean has carved out between the rocks of Thompson Beach. It is a perfect backdrop: make the most of it and snap a photo on the promontory of Shaka's Rock, named after the Zulu chief Shaka, who got rid of his enemies by throwing them into the sea. Now the only leaps are safe ones, into the large swimming pool built above the ocean.
• The ultimate in panoramic finales: stop on Currie Hill, from which you can admire Durban in all its glory, and get snapping.

• Flat, comfortable walking shoes & sun hats are strongly recommended.
• This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties
• Guests in wheelchairs can manage this tour with assistance
• Please take note that the order of sites visited maybe rotated in order to avoid congestion