Pricing
Departures: 18 Dec 2010; 26 Feb 2011. The Feb 2011 departure operates in the reverse direction—from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Accra, Ghana.
Prices:
Per person sharing cabin from $13,995
Please note: While we do everything possible to maintain our prices, if fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a per person fuel surcharge.
For more information, to book, or to speak to an R. Crusoe & Son tour specialist, please call us at 800-585-8555.
Local Flavor
It's been centuries since Portuguese explorers sailed up and down the West African coast. Much has changed, but much remains the same. The stretch of coastline between Ghana and Namibia is perhaps the most beautiful on all the African continent—and a region not often visited by Americans. Join us for a close look at 2,500 miles of exotic scenery, culture, and wildlife aboard our favorite small ship, the Corinthian II.
Into West Africa: Exploring Hidden Treasures Between the Gulf of Guinea & Namibia. 21 Days.
We gather in Accra, Ghana's sprawling capital city, to embark our cruise ship, the Corinthian II. A small vessel that's part of the fleet operated by Travel Dynamics International, she accommodates just 114 guests (max) in 57 delightful suites. Each suite affords outside views and is appointed with a sitting room, a private bathroom, and more.
Then we’re off on a memorable journey. Lomé, the capital of the Togolese Republic, is home to talented sculptors and batik artists whose work fills the bustling marketplace.
In Benin, there’s time in Porto-Novo, a pleasant city whose streets tell much about the kingdom that once thrived here.
Cameroon is known as Africa in Miniature. See why. Limbé sits on the foot of Mount Cameroon, West Africa’s highest peak. Tour the Botanic Garden and the zoo, a primate sanctuary.
Into Equatorial Guinea, next, where we split our time between the city of Malabo and the dense rain forest of Bioko Island, where the wildlife is plentiful. Bata’s authentic colonial architecture is charming, and we love nearby Monte Alen National Park, home to lowland gorillas, chimps, forest elephants, and much more.
Never heard of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe? We’ll fix that with time on both São Tomé Island and Príncipe Island.
Off-the-beaten-path Gabon offers not only extraordinary rain forests but also stretches of white-sand beaches at Cape Lopez. Remember to pack your flip-flops.
Board a pirogue, and ply the Congo River, just as 15th-century European explorers did, during our visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).
From Luanda, Angola, we’re off to Kissama National Park, home to duikers, kudus, bushbucks, and more. Or, if you prefer, remain in the city for a guided tour. Make a close examination of Benguela, settled by the Portuguese in 1617, especially its gorgeous colonial architecture.
Finally, our holiday ends in Walvis Bay, Namibia, where Namib Desert Park’s remarkable desertscape provides a dramatic backdrop to the end to our journey.
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