Cruise in wildlife-rich Africa
The Namib Desert or South Africa’s game reserves await
SET at the heart of ancient trade routes, centuries of influences meet in Southern Africa, creating a fascinating tapestry of cultures and traditions to experience today.
Namibia is often described as ‘Africa for beginners’ — and what a wonderful place to start.
Few countries can match the natural beauty of its stirring desert realms, glorious mountains and canyons. It’s also one of the best places to watch wildlife — from big cats to elephants and black rhinos.
South Africa brings black-maned lions framed against sun-kissed dunes, powdery beaches lapped by two oceans, star-studded desert skies and the ultimate safari experiences.
A fly-cruise on a smaller, friendlier vessel can be an exciting and rewarding way to explore this amazing part of the continent.
And with Fred. Olsen, the many unforgettable sights and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are complemented by a cruise ship with a familiar, country house ambiance where you’ll feel very much at home.
Boudicca will take up to 880 guests to Africa in autumn 2019. Smaller-scaled, it means you’ll enjoy a cruise adventure alongside hundreds of fellow travellers, rather than thousands.
Aboard ship, guests can relax in very comfortable surroundings, thanks to the ship’s renowned warm, attentive crew and a recent extensive refurbishment.
Voyage either from the Canaries to Cape Town, via a string of stunning and remote Atlantic Ocean islands including Cape Verde, Ascension Island and St Helena, on an epic, three-week journey. Or join the ship in Cape Town for a wildlife extravaganza as it weaves its way along the stunning South African coastline.
CRUISING from Tenerife via the South Atlantic, Boudicca will reach African shores at laidback Walvis Bay in beautiful Namibia, home to the world’s oldest desert.
Here there’s a natural lagoon often dotted with flush pink flamingos and seabirds from pelicans to cormorants.
And this is a gateway to the famous Cape Cross Seal Reserve, a natural habitat for some 100,000 Cape fur seals — and the huge sand dunes of the Namib-Naukluft Park.
The vast desert landscapes, home to wildlife such as horses and springboks, can also be explored from Luderitz. Or there’s a short trip from here to Kolmanskop’s eerie, sand-engulfed mining ghost town.
Sail into magnificent Cape Town for an overnight stay, to see the incredible scenery on the picturesque Garden Route and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Or visit iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain by cable car, or Robben Island to learn of Nelson Mandela’s inspirational life.
GUESTS joining Boudicca in Cape Town will first explore the ‘Mother City’ in depth, before heading east along the Sunshine Coast to Port Elizabeth and Richards Bay, home to sublimely beautiful beaches and wetlands.
Seek out the Big Five on shore at top game reserves, or to see hundreds of elephants, Cape buffalo and more at Addo Elephant Park.
And you can follow in the footsteps of the original 1820 settlers on the Donkin Heritage Trail. Alternatively, DumaZulu offers a unique insight into the Zulu Kingdom’s way of life. And two idyllic islands off the east coast of Africa present cruise guests with further astonishing landscapes and wonderful wildlife.
At the French island of Mayotte, there’s unforgettable snorkelling or scuba diving. Or take a glass-bottom boat tour of the Indian Ocean’s largest lagoon and look out for colourful fish, vibrant coral reefs and dolphins in the crystal-clear water.
Madagascar’s world-famous natural wonderland is home to lemurs, chameleons, geckos, boa constrictors and more — best seen in their unspoilt tropical habitat near Nosy Be, where there are glorious views from Mont Passot.
What a fabulous chance to see the best of Southern Africa on a fascinating voyage that’s sure to be the most memorable adventure.