South Africa to Singapore Land & Sea
Overview
From South Africa to Singapore this land and cruise package takes you on a 5-star journey. Safari in the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve for a chance to see the Big 5 and rock art dating back over 3,500 years ago. While in Cape Town, spend a full-day on the Cape Point tour. Embark on the Oceania Insignia for a 30-day journey which ends in Singapore.
Trip Highlights
- Safari in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Full-day Cape Point Tour
- 30-day cruise aboard the Oceania Cruise Insignia
- Visit the ports of South Africa, Mozambique, Reunion, Mauritius, Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
- Day 1:
Today you will start your journey at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a three-hour transfer from Cape Town. Overnight at Dwyka Tented Lodge which epitomizes an atmosphere of seclusion. Overnight at Dwyka Tented Camp Lodge.
- Day 2:
Today you have the opportunity to enjoy twice daily game drives or guided walks. Along with a slew of other activities on offer. Overnight at Dwyka Tented Camp Lodge.
- Day 3:
Aside from the array of game and majestic landscapes, another of the exquisite attractions available at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the ancient rock art found here. There are seven recorded sites throughout Sanbona. These rock art sites date back more than 3,500 years and depict the spiritual beliefs and lives of the San and the Khoi-Khoi people that lived in this area until 100 years ago. Overnight at Dwyka Tented Camp Lodge.
- Day 4:
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town for your overnight stay at The Table Bay Hotel. Located in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Table Bay is known as the best address in Cape Town. Overnight at The Table Bay.
- Day 5:
After breakfast you will transfer to the port to embark the Oceania Cruise Insignia.
- Day 6:
With an average of 320 sunny days a year, Mossel Bay has the second mildest climate in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Enjoy walks along the beautiful beaches, horseback riding and whale and dolphin watching. Track big game on a thrilling safari or take a cruise to Seal Island, populated by over 2,500 Cape fur seals. Optional excursions: Scenic Mountain Passes, Discover Oudtshoorn & its Ostrich Heritage, Knysna At Leisure, Highlights of Mossel Bay or Botlierskop Private Game Reserve.
- Day 7:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 8:
British colonial architecture prevails in Durban, yet natural beauty is what characterizes this charming city on the Indian Ocean. Its Golden Mile beach area attracts sunbathers, of course, but also shoppers and those who enjoy walking the promenade. The Juma Masjid deserves a visit, as it's the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere. Optional excursions: Howick Falls and Ardmore Ceramics, Nelson Mandela Capture Site, Durban City and Coastal Drive, Durban City Tour, Tala Game Reserve or Valley of the Thousand Hills.
- Day 9:
Today, in Richard's Bay, take an optional excursion to one of the nearby game reserves or simply gaze over the surrounding waters, where you might get a glimpse of dolphins, whales and kite-surfers. The best view is from the lookout point at Alkantstrand Beach. Richards Bay is a busy port and the myriad of specialized ships will intrigue marine buffs. Optional excursions: Dumazulu Cultural Village, Zulu Croc Reptile Park, St. Lucia Wetlands Nature Reserve or Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
- Day 10:
Intent on recapturing its former glamour, Maputo once again attracts the rich and famous, whom you may see while sipping a cocktail at the extravagant Hotel Polana. Maputo's struggle for freedom from Portuguese colonialism is recounted in local museums. Optional excursions: Discover Maputo, Maputo Walking Tour, City & Sun or A Glimpse of Maputo.
- Day 11:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 12:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 13:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 14:
Today, in Reunion, enjoy the ecological diversity of this volcanic island; hike to Bride's Veil Falls, explore the rainforest, take an excursion to the volcano peaks. Or visit a perfume factory, a vanilla plantation, and then amble through the streets of the charming Creole city. Optional excursions: Piton Maido & Handicraft Market, St. Gilles Les Bains On Your Own, Discover the Wild South, Cirque of Salazie or La Fournais Volcano.
- Day 15:
Sailing in to Port Louis Mauritius, you'll notice that the city is situated on several islets extending into the harbor. Discover delightful neighborhoods and shops, or take a tour to one of the many ecological preserves with wildlife, waterfalls, ponds and forests. Optional excursions: Casela Park & Eureka House, Tropical Spices, Local Encounters, Cashmere & Local Gourmet, Charm & Flavors, Islet Escapade or Island Retreat.
- Day 16:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 17:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 18:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 19:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 20:
As the capital of the low-lying, coral-bed Maldives, winsome Malé is surrounded by a sea wall, where you might watch the fishing dhonis return with the day's catch. Also be sure to see Friday Mosque, a masterpiece of filigree-curved coral built in the mid-1600's, and the Mulee Aage Palace. Optional excursions: Maldives Diving, Maldives Snorkeling, Beach Escapade to Dhonveli, City of Male - Walking Tour or Explore the Underwater World of the Maldives.
- Day 21:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 22:
Today you will explore Cochin India. Discover the amazing contrasts of this cosmopolitan, Portuguese-founded city with its lovely colonial architecture, Dutch-style palaces, historic churches, Jewish quarter and huge Chinese fishing nets. Or explore tranquil canals by boat and see ancient villages, exquisite scenery, plantations and temples. See Indian cotton made in traditional fashion. Optional excursions: Tranquil Backwaters, Traditional Sojourn, Harbor Cruise and Ayurveda Experience, Highlights of Cochin, Oceania Exclusive - Highlights of Cochin, City Highlights & Harbor Cruise.
- Day 23:
Dotted with stately colonial buildings, Sri Lanka’s largest city is quite beautiful and wonderfully frenetic. Explore the museums and temples or watch cricket at Galle Face Green. If the thrilling energy of the city becomes too much, relax under a cinnamon tree in serene Viharamahadevi Park.
- Day 24:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 25:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 26:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 27:
Today explore Rangoon Myanmar. See the magnificent splendor of the Shwedagon Pagoda, a golden shrine towering to a height of 326 feet. Nearby visit the Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda with its reclining 230-foot-long Buddha statue, which was completed in 1966. Rising up from the Royal Lake, Karaweik Hall was built in the shape of the mythical Karaweik bird. The Botahtaung Pagoda was named after the 1,000 military leaders who escorted the sacred hair relics of Buddha, brought from India over 2,000 years ago. Opened in 1906 and located near the Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, the Yangon Zoo is noted for its collection of wild animals from around the world. Optional excursion: Half-Day Yangon On Your Own, Cocktails & Puppet Show, Novitiation Ceremony, Full-Day Yangon On Your Own, Introduction to Raw Foods, Tai Chi Practice At Shwedagon Pagoda Park, Burmese Monk Donation Ceremony, Taste of Yangon, Golden Glory of Yangon, Myanmar Culture & Meditation, Bago - the Ancient Mon Capital, Experience Local Life in Thanlyin, Dinner & Traditional Cultural Show or Shwedagon By Night.
- Day 28:
Spend another day exploring Rangoon Myanmar. Optional excursion: Half-Day Yangon On Your Own, Cocktails & Puppet Show, Novitiation Ceremony, Full-Day Yangon On Your Own, Introduction to Raw Foods, Tai Chi Practice At Shwedagon Pagoda Park, Burmese Monk Donation Ceremony, Taste of Yangon, Golden Glory of Yangon, Myanmar Culture & Meditation, Bago - the Ancient Mon Capital, Experience Local Life in Thanlyin, Dinner & Traditional Cultural Show or Shwedagon By Night.
- Day 29:
Spend another day exploring Rangoon Myanmar. Optional excursion: Half-Day Yangon On Your Own, Cocktails & Puppet Show, Novitiation Ceremony, Full-Day Yangon On Your Own, Introduction to Raw Foods, Tai Chi Practice At Shwedagon Pagoda Park, Burmese Monk Donation Ceremony, Taste of Yangon, Golden Glory of Yangon, Myanmar Culture & Meditation, Bago - the Ancient Mon Capital or Experience Local Life in Thanlyin.
- Day 30:
Spend today aboard the Insignia enjoying the many activities on offer.
- Day 31:
Experience the many aspects of beautiful Phuket, from its lush landscape and gorgeous beaches to its 19th century Chinese and Western architecture and stunning temples. Visit the fascinating Sea Shell Museum, see the ornate Wat Chalong, watch elephants go through their paces at the elephant camp, and explore the unique and breathtaking Phang Nga National Park. Or just play on one of the island's fabulous beaches. Optional Excursions: Phuket Highlights & Cultural Show, Snorkeling At Koh Khai, Wellness Activity and Cooking Class, Spectacular Phang Nga Bay, Highlights of Phuket, Oceania Exclusive - Highlights of Phuket or Scenic Phuket & Elephant Camp.
- Day 32:
While in Penang Malaysia visit a batik factory, a butterfly farm, a mosque, church and Indian temple, or just laze around on the beach. Hike the rainforest and waterfall-clad mountains that form the backdrop to the beautiful sandy beaches on the island known as "The Pearl of the Orient." The capital of the island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique culture and architecture. Optional excursions: Butterfly Farm & Spice Garden, Oceania Exclusive - the Grand Tour of Penang, Penang Hill, Temple & Funicular, Heritage Jewels of Georgetown, Oceania Exclusive - Highlights of Penang, The Grand Tour of Penang or Batik Creation Experience.
- Day 33:
Today you will visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan city and its diversity of cultures, from the soaring Petronas Towers and the royal palace to Gothic churches, colonial remnants and a restored Malay timber house in a lovely heritage center. Experience everyday life as you browse the bustling markets and shops. Shopping: Shop for crafts, fine pewter, jewelry and batik. Optional excursions: Putrajaya - the Intelligent Garden City, Oe - Kuala Lumpur - the Garden City, Oe-Putrajaya - the Intelligent Garden City, Klang Heritage and Home Visit, Kuala Lumpur On Your Own, Oe - the Best of Kuala Lumpur, The Best of Kuala Lumpur, Panoramas of Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur - the Garden City or Oe - Panoramas of Kuala Lumpur.
- Day 34:
Today you will enter the port in Singapore. Discover a delightful city of contrasts, from its old Chinese quarter and colorful Hindu temples to its modern skyscrapers, famous Tiger Balm Gardens and magnificent National Orchid Garden. Stroll along the Esplanade. Take a short cruise along the Singapore River and a tri-shaw ride through town. Visit the Kranji Memorial and Changi Chapel and Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their lives here during World War II.
- Day 35:
Disembark from the Insignia. End of itinerary.
Price Includes :
Accommodations and meals as listed in the day-to-day itinerary; Scheduled Cape Peninsula tour; All park fees and safaris; Cruise per the itinerary on the Oceania Cruise Insignia
Price Excludes :
International and domestic flights; Any meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary; Any items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, laundry, etc; Gratuities for rangers, drivers, guides; Entrance fees on Cape Peninsula tour to Seal Island cruise and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, optional cruise tours