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South Africa & Namibia (Le Lyrial)

South Africa & Namibia (Le Lyrial)

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Discover a new PONANT itinerary that explores the essential towns and sites of South Africa’s wild coast and the spectacular Natural Parks of the south of Namibia.

At the crossroads of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, embark aboard Le Lyrial on a 9-day cruise between Durban, a cosmopolitan seaside city, and Walvis Bay, at the heart of the Namib desert.

Your ports of call in South Africa will allow you to discover Port Elizabeth, nicknamed “the friendly city” for its welcoming inhabitants, and Cape Town, mother-city of the country, dominated by Table Mountain.

With its incredible melting pot of cultures, South Africa is often described as “a world in one country”. It is a land with an extraordinary rich cultural and natural heritage, home to three of the largest terrestrial mammals—the elephant, rhinoceros and hippopotamus—and its plant life alone represents one tenth of the world’s botanic heritage, with some 25.000 species.

Le Lyrial will then set sail for Lüderitz and Walvis Bay in Namibia, where you’ll be able to discover the stunning landscapes of dunes, lagoons, dried-out canyons and savannah of the Namib Desert, one of the largest and most ancient in Africa.

This coastal desert is home to thousands of birds, mountain zebras, springboks, giraffes, oryxes and leopards.

In the Namib Sand Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the dunes of golden sand and red ochre are some of the tallest in the world.

Between their bustling metropolises and their breathtaking natural beauty, we invite you to discover the two contrasting sides of these incredible countries.

Trip Name
South Africa & Namibia (Le Lyrial)
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Small Ship Length: 142 metres Passenger Capacity: 224 Launched: 2015 A sleek silhouette, a welcoming intimate atmosphere, discover aboard this new ship the philosophy that has made our sisterships such a success: the spirit of Yacht Cruises. Sailing under the French flag, this magnificent yacht of only 122 staterooms and Suites, with balconies, will join our fleet in April 2015. You will be enchanted by the contemporary decor inspired by the our destinations and the blue light of the Vega star in the Lyra constellation. The result is a subtle variation around a palette of blues, ranging from the  luminous delicate grey-blue of the Polar ice to splashes of the vivid turquoise blue found in  Mediterranean coves A refined ambiance is enhanced by the quality of the workmanship and materials: white Corian counters in the lobby contrast with the warmth of leather to recall a boat’s hull, while the central sculpture of enamelled pieces takes its inspiration from the sea. In the loungebar, the carpet picks up a tennis stripe theme symbolising a certain idea of cruising, one synonymous with French elegance and a chic seaside spirit.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 DURBAN
As your vessel cruises along the coast of Durban, from the exterior decks you will be able to admire the long beaches washed by waves from the Indian Ocean and the skyscrapers that overlook the jacaranda-lined avenues. Not far from there, you will be captivated by the Valley of a Thousand Hills, the ancestral land of the Zulu people. The undulating, soft green hills are home to a multitude of small villages with traditional round huts. In the heart of the Phezulu Safari Park, the beliefs and rituals of the fascinating Zulu culture will be revealed to you and you will be treated to a show that pulsates to the beat of Zulu drums.
Day 2 - Day 2 AT SEA
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
Day 3 - Day 3 PORT ELIZABETH
Discover Port Elizabeth, one of South Africa’s major cities. Located in the province of Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed “The Friendly City”, in reference to the hospitality of its inhabitants. Renowned for the beauty of its beaches, Port Elizabeth is also home to rich wild life, particularly in the Addo National Park, famous for its elephants. Another key site in the city, the Donkin reserve is a public space home to numerous historic monuments. Port Elizabeth also reflects an important aspect of South African history, through both its colonial heritage and its contemporary history marked by the end of apartheid.
Day 4 - Day 4 AT SEA
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Day 5 - Days 5 - 6 CAPE TOWN
Dynamic and peaceful, cosmopolitan and hip, Cape Town offers its visitors a most unique mix. Here, the locals like to say that their city is “the quintessential melting pot of South Africa”. Located in the heart of one of the most beautiful bays in the world and dominated by the famous Table Mountain, it is graced with extraordinary landscapes including sheer cliffs that plunge into the Atlantic Ocean and vast whitesand beaches. We invite you to discover this incredible city, the South African capital of fashion, the art of living, and gastronomy. Further on, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve awaits you and is home to a wide variety of endemic fauna and flora.
Day 6 - Day 7 AT SEA
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Day 7 - Day 8 LÜDERITZ
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Day 8 - Day 9 WALVIS BAY
On the wild coastlines of Namibia, you will feel the force of the encounter between the infinite dunes of the oldest desert in the world and the tempestuous waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A natural port in the curve of a bay formed by an old river delta, Walvis Bay is protected from the whims of the ocean by the natural barrier of Pelican Point. It is a real refuge for migratory birds, where thousands of pink flamingos and Cape cormorants mix with one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies in the world. On the Namibian coastline, the seals make the most of the Benguela Current, cold and full of fish, which comes up from the Antarctic.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $6,230Superior Stateroom
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $6,730DeLuxe Stateroom
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $22,380Owner’s Suite
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $7,140Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $7,360Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $7,580Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $10,230Deluxe Suite
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $14,740Prestige Suite - Deck 5
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $15,180Privilege Suite
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $15,940Grand Deluxe Suite
21-04-202129-04-2021AUD $22,160Grand Privilege Suite

Inclusions

    • A brand-new itinerary between South Africa and Namibia.
    • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cape Florale Region Protected Area and Robben Island, where the Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela was held prisoner.
    • Discover Cape of Good Hope and its cliffs plunging sharply into the Atlantic Ocean, overlooking the immense white sandy beaches.
    • Phezulu Safari Park and the history of the traditional Zulu tribes.
    • Splendid landscapes of the Namib coastal desert, one of the largest in Africa.
    • Fauna: the chance to see the emblematic species of the African continent during a safari in a reserve.
    • Before your cruise: opportunity of going on safari in the Kruger National Park, inside the largest game reserve in South Africa.
    • After your cruise: possibility of visiting the Etosha National Park or discovering the Namib Sand Sea in Sossusvlei.

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