Travel Agent - June 9, 2008 - (Page 57)

Londolozi Tree Camp and ends in Johannesburg. It's priced at $4,855 for cruise-only guests and $4,285 per person for cruise guests who have booked Silversea's air/hotel arrangements. Another five-night ª Victoria Falls & Chobe Chilweroº trip is priced from $4,740 for cruise-only guests and from $4,155 for Silversea air/hotel program guests. Guests who want a taste of Africa and also to be a part of maritime history might opt for the last official cruise of Tahitian Princess before she is renamed Ocean Princess. The Princess Cruises' (www.princess.com) vessel will operate a 32-day Africa, India and Southeast Asia cruise. It embarks at Cape Town, South Africa, on October 18, 2009, and disembarks in Singapore. Cruise fares start at $5,188 per person, double. During that cruise, guests might book an optional ª Overnight Safari to Phinda Private Game Reserveº on October 22 when the ship is in East London, South Africa. This reserve' s beaches are breeding grounds for endangered loggerhead and leatherback turtles. Its river flood plain is home to hippos, flamingos and crocodiles. And its classic African veldt is the hunting ground of the great cats, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. Your clients don' t have to book a luxury or premium product to cruise to safari action, though. Contemporary Costa Cruises (www.costa cruises.com) offers six 14-day roundtrip voyages on Costa Europa from Port Louis, Mauritius; they' re offered from December through February. All include a lengthy port call in Mombasa, Kenya. There are also repositioning voyages between Savona, Italy and Port Louis available. For $209 for adults and $157 for children ages 4-14, guests may book Costa' s ª Shimba Nature Reserve and Beach Relaxationº shore excursion. Clients will travel to the hills of Shimba to explore diverse ecosystems including a large coastal rainforest. Clients may spot monkeys, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope, ostrich or even elephants. The trip also includes a buffet spread at the Baobab Beach Resort and an afternoon of sun and relaxation on the beach. Another safari shore trip option, at $241 for adults, $180 for children, is ª Safari in Tsavo East National Park.º Game spotting is the prime activity with a stop at a park lodge included. The above voyages are just some of the major options. European lines may also offer voyages that include Africa. So if your clients are intrigued by an African safari, but don' t want to fully commit to a multiweek tour or other lengthy land trip, you might consider suggesting a cruise with a port call or embarkation in a South or East African locale. It' s a great way to combine exotic travelÐ and a taste of the African bushÐ with the comforts of home onboard a modern ship. And with the unforgettable sights of Africa as a draw, those who enjoy a cruise-focused vacation to this region may wish to return for a full-blown land tour at a later date. I often picture the sun setting over Tsavo' s rugged red landscapes and yearn to return some day. Thus, an African voyage that gives clients a taste of safari may be the perfect ticket to repeat business. I Interested? Request #014. June 9, 2008 TravelAgent | 57 http://www.costacruises.com http://www.costacruises.com http://www.princess.com http://palmbeachfl.com http://palmbeachfl.com

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