Sea and Land Safari by Beyond Cruises - An Itinerary combining a Seychelles Small Ship Cruise and a Kenya Safari
January 09 2019 - 9:46AM
Beyond Cruises by Group IST announced a new unique cruise itinerary
combining a Kenya Safari to the world famous Masai Mara
National Reserve with a small ship cruise exploring the Seychelles
(often called the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean). Both Nairobi
(Kenya) and the Seychelles were recently named on Travel +
Leisure’s Best Places to go in 2019. Available all-year-round,
this itinerary takes advantage of the new Kenya Airways non-stop
service from New York to Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and the gateway
to East Africa.KenyaAfter landing in Nairobi, East Africa’s most
cosmopolitan city, guests will experience the beauty and wonder of
Kenya’s vast savannas and snow-capped mountains. On either a
5- or 7-day safari, guests will visit some of Kenya’s most renowned
game-viewing locations. The itinerary includes two nights at
the Lake Naivasha Country Club. Lake Naivasha, a fresh-water lake
and part of the Great Rift Valley, is famous for its multitudes of
pink flamingos. The program includes a boat ride across the lake,
and game drives in Nakuru National Park. The next two days are
spent in the Masai Mara National Park, game viewing in a 4x4 safari
vehicle, and taking in the beauty of the vast
savannas. Guests will stay at Keekorok Lodge, the oldest
lodge located in the heart of the Masai Mara Reserve, which was
recently refurbished to offer a more luxurious look and feel, with
bright and airy rooms decorated with tribal art and craft. The
itinerary will include daily game drives to spot some of the famous
inhabitants of the reserve including lions, cheetahs,
elephants, zebras and hippos. This is also the location of the
annual great Wildebeest migration that cross the Mara River. Safari
goers looking for an adrenaline rush can book an optional
Balloon Safari which includes a champagne breakfast. On the
final day, experience another game drive on the way back to Nairobi
where there will be an overnight at the Hilton Garden
Inn.SeychellesAfter a short flight from Nairobi to Mahe,
Seychelles, guests will depart from Port Victoria to begin a 5- or
7-night small ship cruise to explore this Indian Ocean archipelago,
located just under a thousand miles off the coast of East Africa.
The Seychelles offers fantastic snorkeling, world-famous white sand
beaches, and unparalleled coral reef diving.Island hop aboard the
21-cabin M/Y Pegasos in this unspoiled paradise, stopping at
islands which will capture your senses. Discover Giant Aldabra
Tortoises in the Mangrove forests of Curieuse Island. Swim and
snorkel at world-famous Anse Lazio beach on Praslin and view the
Seychelles remarkable underwater world, packed with vibrant reefs,
tropical fish, and awe-inspiring shipwrecks. Stop to walk through
centuries old rainforest at Vallee de Mai, and view unique
fauna and flora including the rare black parrots and the
world-famous Coco de Mer palm trees. When you’re ready for a break,
sit back, relax, and enjoy the Seychelles lush hills and topaz
waters from the deck of a Mega Yacht.About the M/Y PegasosA mega
yacht, the Pegasos accommodates up to 44 guests in 21 cabins, in a
relaxed and congenial atmosphere. On board guests can enjoy
magnificent sea views as they stroll on its 2,550 square feet of
open deck. Passengers can relax with friends in the handsomely
appointed lounge and enjoy ocean view dining in the warm and
spacious restaurant area. A platform on Pegasos’ stern
enables guests to swim when weather and anchorage conditions
permit. A Zen mini spa is also located on the Lower Deck for
passengers’ added relaxation.The Kenya & Seychelles Itinerary
starts at $4,768.00 for a 5-Night Safari/5-Night Cruise. Government
taxes are included in the price. A $300.00 port charge is not
included. This Safari/Cruise experience is available for booking
with four options:
- 5-Day/5-Night Safari/Cruise
- 5-Day/7-Night Safari/Cruise
- 7-Day/7-Night Safari/Cruise
- 7-Day/5-Night Safari/Cruise
Beyond Cruises’ passengers will be able to take advantage of
special rates on Kenya Airways flights.This new itinerary will
serve to compliment Beyond Cruises’ already enticing roster of
iconic and exotic destinations including Cuba, Iceland, the
Adriatic Sea, Greece, Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, the Mekong River,
the Rhone River, the Marne-Rhine Canal, Bali, Costa Rica and
Panama, India, Spain & Portugal, and The Eastern
Mediterranean.For more information and reservations contact your
local travel agent or call 1 800 833 2111 and refer
to promo code: melsey1.
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enriching oneself educationally and exploring the true identity of
a destination, while enjoying the comforts and unique benefits of a
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Naomi Kabak
Group IST
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nkabak@groupist.com