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17-Night Safari And The Seychelles Island Hopping - Cruise & Land Journey Cruise

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Emerald CruisesCruise LineEmerald RaiyaCruise ShipNairobiEmbarkation PortAfricaRegion$15,544Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGENairobi, Samburu, Maasai Mara, Mahe Island, Therese Island, Cousin Island, Praslin Islands, La Digue
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Nov 29, 2028
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Dec 16, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$15,544Call for Exclusive Rate$18,451
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Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Safari And The Seychelles Island Hopping - Cruise & Land Journey Route Map
Day 1

Nairobi (Nairobi)

JAMBO – Welcome to Kenya. Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, Kenya’s colourful capital city. Meet your experienced Driver – Guide at the hotel this evening. Overnight Stay: Nairobi 

Day 2

Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve (Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve)

Your thrilling African safari begins this morning as you head north via Nanyuki to the Samburu Game Reserve. Set in the rugged, semi-arid northern region of Kenya, Samburu enchants visitors with spectacular landscapes. Within the Reserve, enjoy

Day 3

Samburu Game Reserve (Samburu Game Reserve)

Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. The entire Samburu region is a place of breathtaking beauty, a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river brings a magical end to a memorable day on safari. Visit

Day 4

Samburu Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park (Samburu Game Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park)

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stop en route at Thompson’s Falls for a breathtaking view of the magnificent views. Lake Nakuru ranks as one of Africa’s finest game-viewing parks and a natural habitat for a variety of animal species, including prides of

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Game Reserve (Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara Game Reserv)

Visit the Mission in Action Orphanage and hear the fascinating tale of how it was established by an Australian family. Continue to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game reserve, which offers breathtaking landscapes&nbsp

Day 6

Masai Mara Game Reserve (Masai Mara Game Reserve)

Enjoy a full day in the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Visit a traditional Maasai Village and experience the culture of this world-famous community. The Maasai still live as they have done for centuries. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with these East Afri

Day 7

Masai Mara Game Reserve (Masai Mara Game Reserve)

Today, enjoy another day of game drives with an opportunity to see more of Africa’s ‘Big Five’ that the Masai Mara is world-famous for: the lion, savannah (African) elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and the black rhino. This evening, enjoy dining under the starry African skies.

Day 8

Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi (Masai Mara Game Reserve - Nairobi)

This morning, bid farewell to your Driver-Guide and thrilling safari before your flight back to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. This afternoon, you’ll pay a visit to the Giraffe Centre, followed by the fascinating Karen Blixen Museum. Enjoy an early dinner at the Carnivore Restaura

Day 9

Nairobi - Mahe - Sainte Anne Channel (Nairobi - Mahe - Sainte Anne Channel)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mahe, The Seychelles. Your tropical cruise begins in Mahé island, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on your discovery of the Seychelles. In the afternoon, we sail to Sainte Anne Chan

Day 10

Mahe Island - Sainte Anne Island (Mahe Island - Sainte Anne Island)

Late this morning, cruise to Sainte Anne Island. It is encircled by the Sainte Anne Marine National Park, home to incredible marine life, including more than 150 species of fish. Sainte Anne is also a significant nesting site for Hawksbill turtles, with the nesting season running from October to Mar

Day 11

Therese Island (Therese Island)

Sail to Thérèse Island in the morning. Sitting just one kilometre off the coast of Mahé, this jewel of the Seychelles is a tiny, uninhabited island with rugged rock formations, long white-sand beaches and lush vegetation. The island has two imposing rocky peaks, which are though

Day 12

Cousin Island - Praslin Island (Cousin Island - Praslin Island)

Early in the morning, cruise to Cousin, a small island renowned as a haven for seabirds. The granitic islet was a private property until 1968, when it was purchased by Nature Seychelles (formerly International Council for Bird Preservation) to transform it into a nature reserve. It’s the most

Day 13

Praslin Island - La Digue Island (Praslin Island - La Digue Island)

Praslin, the second largest island in the Seychelles, is visually stunning with tropical jungle-fringed beaches, azure waters and powdery sand. Anse Lazio beach has been voted one of the world’s best several times, and there’s a dazzling reef just offshore brimming with coral and marine

Day 14

La Digue Island - Curieuse Island (La Digue Island - Curieuse Island)

La Digue is the smallest of the three populated islands in the Seychelles. Things move slowly here, with almost no cars on the island and most transport undertaken by horse or ox cart. It has exquisite natural wonders and incredible wildlife, like the population of giant Aldabra tortoises. Like Pras

Day 15

Curieuse Island (Curieuse Island)

Curieuse is a rugged island swathed in unspoilt wilderness and home to hundreds of Aldabra giant tortoises. One of the largest species of tortoise in the world, they can reach up to 350kg and live for more than 150 years. Apart from its obvious natural beauty, it has a fascinating history. The islan

Day 16

Aride Island (Aride Island)

Early in the morning, cruise to the lush, green island of Aride, a nature reserve managed by the Island Conservation Society. Nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers flock to this island, where more than 30 rare bird species nest in the verdant vegetation. The landscape is enticing with fine-s

Day 17

Mahe Island (Mahe Island)

Return to Mahé for the final days of your voyage. The capital city, Victoria, was founded in the French settler period in 1778 and was later named by the British for Queen Victoria. One of the smallest capital cities in the world, it’s home to around 30,000

Day 18

Mahe Island (Mahe Island)

Your Emerald Cruises voyage concludes here. From the yacht, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your journey home or to continue your holiday.  Please book your flight to depart out of Mahé, Seychelles after 11:00 AM. The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for ope

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