TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

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TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH 7-day/6-night Cruise-Safari BOTSWANA - NAMIBIA ZIMBABWE CrisiEurpe's luxurius ldge nestled n the banks f the Zambezi and Chbe Rivers, alng with their unique African

2 TRAVEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH 7-day/6-night Cruise-Safari BOTSWANA - NAMIBIA ZIMBABWE CrisiEurpe's luxurius ldge nestled n the banks f the Zambezi and Chbe Rivers, alng with their unique African cruise ship experience, ffer unparalleled luxury with natural beauty. A ne-f-a-kind cruise n Lake Kariba thrugh mysterius landscapes where ancient trees - nw a part f the lake frever - reach skywards frm the depths t cast ghstly silhuettes which dance in reflectin n the lake s shimmering surface. Water and land-based game drives give a unique clse-up experience f bth the Chbe Natinal Park and the Matusadna Natinal Park. Enjy authentic traditinal cuisine and learn abut ageld African traditins and custms. 7AF_PP

DAY 1 TRANSFER AND ARRIVAL AT CASCADES LODGE (Btswana-Namibia) Guests meet up at the Kasane Airprt n later than at 1:30pm (please nte that the brder pst between Btswana and Namibia clses at 4:30 pm)

3 DAY 1 TRANSFER AND ARRIVAL AT CASCADES LODGE (Btswana-Namibia) Guests meet up at the Kasane Airprt n later than at 1:30pm (please nte that the brder pst between Btswana and Namibia clses at 4:30 pm) The transfer frm the airprt t the CrisiEurpe ldge is abard small private bats. Enjy the shrt bat ride and bserve the numerus bird species living amng the flded flat-lands, with even a glimpse f a few hipps r crcdiles basking in the sun! Our friendly staff await yur arrival and will settle guests int yur luxury ldge ideally lcated n an island created by ne f the tributaries f the Zambezi River. Dinner is served and the night spent at the ldge enjying abslute tranquillity within the heart f Africa. DAY 2 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (Namibia-Btswana) Typically guests are whisked away in pen game viewing vehicles n a fullday safari t explre the Chbe Natinal Park which is hme t mre than a quarter f Africa s elephant ppulatin. Enjy lunch n the flating restaurant in the middle f the river where the views f the surrunding nature are unparalleled. Afterwards, small private bats sail ff n the Chbe River all the way t Sedudu Island and its marshes, returning t the island ldge where dinner and yur ldge nce again await.

DAY 3 IMPALILA ISLAND (Namibia) Jin the guides fr a trip t authentic villages n Impalila Island, Namibia, t discver the traditinal Namibian huses, culture and custms, after which lunch is served at

4 DAY 3 IMPALILA ISLAND (Namibia) Jin the guides fr a trip t authentic villages n Impalila Island, Namibia, t discver the traditinal Namibian huses, culture and custms, after which lunch is served at the ldge. Guests can then enjy sme tranquil leisure-time at the ldge, taking advantage f the bungalw s wn private pl and river frntage, r jin guides n a discvery f the Zambezi River using small private bats. Dinner is again served at the ldge and that night a lcal expert will tell f the traditins f this particular island. DAY 4 CASCADES LODGE / KASANE / LAKE KARIBA / BOARDING THE AFRICAN DREAM (Namibia-Btswana-Zimbabwe) Guests depart frm the ldge fr the Kasane Airprt where they bard small private aircraft fr a shrt flight between Kasane and Kariba ver the stunning panramas f Lake Kariba with its amazing changing landscapes. Frm Kariba airprt, the transfer is a shrt rad trip t bard the African Dream. After settling int the private cabins, guests enjy lunch n-bard as the African Dream sets sail acrss the lake. Stretching ver 140 miles (200km) in length and spanning a distance f apprximately 25 miles (40km) at its widest pint, the lake will reveal its many secrets and unique features created when the water rse t fld nce fertile flat-lands, hills and frests f the ld Zambezi Valley. Dinner is enjyed abard after which guests retire t their cabins.

D5 LAKE KARIBA / SAILING ON THE GACHE-GACHE AND SANYATI RIVERS (Zimbabwe) At sunrise, the cruise is underway again passing thrugh the rare and mysterius landscapes f Lake Kariba where drwned trees

5 D5 LAKE KARIBA / SAILING ON THE GACHE-GACHE AND SANYATI RIVERS (Zimbabwe) At sunrise, the cruise is underway again passing thrugh the rare and mysterius landscapes f Lake Kariba where drwned trees still reach skywards frm the azure-blue depths. Small private bats are used t explre the Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. Gliding alng its meandering curse explring unspiled bays, islands and inlets, ne will be amazed by the magical spirit f Kariba. The min-cruiser will return fr lunch and that afternn, African Dream sails thrugh ne f the mst impressive grges t be fund at Lake Kariba, the Sanyati Grge, mring at sundwn fr the secnd night abard. D6 LAKE KARIBA / MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK (Zimbabwe) The cruise then sails in the mrning n a safari t explre the area arund Matusadna Natinal Park. Brdered by the Sanyati and Ume Rivers, this 540 square mile (1,400km²) untuched wilderness is hme t numerus animal species such as elephants, lins, hipps, crcdiles, buffals as well as hundreds f bird species, amng which the legendary African Fish Eagle, the majestic Yellw-billed Strk, r the Black Hern with its interesting hunting methd.. If lucky, a sighting f a big cat r tw and even rare cheetah culd be pssible! The histry f the park is

clsely linked with that f the lake: during the cnstructin f the dam, the rising fld-waters threatened the valley s wildlife, many f which culd nt swim t higher grund.

6 clsely linked with that f the lake: during the cnstructin f the dam, the rising fld-waters threatened the valley s wildlife, many f which culd nt swim t higher grund. Operatin Nah, an initiative which rescued ver 6,000 animals including large cats, plains game and even rhin, was undertaken by authrities. The animals were mved t Matusadna where they are prtected within the Natinal Park tday. Lunch is served n bard as the ship sails alng the shreline and guests will have the pprtunity t learn mre abut the creatin f the Lake, its inhabitants as well as its ecsystem. Dinner is served n bard nce again as guests spend their last night abard the African Dream. D7 THE AFRICAN DREAM / VICTORIA FALLS (Zimbabwe) At sunrise, an early start will see African Dream set sail twards Kariba t disembark and jurney t the airprt. On the way, a tur f the gigantic Kariba Dam Wall which was created in 1955 t frm Lake Kariba is undertaken. Tday, the dam generates hydr-electric pwer fr Zimbabwe and its nrthern neighbur, Zambia. Visitrs get t discver the histry and legends surrunding the creatin f the lake, including the tale f NyamiNyami, the river gd, befre flying t Victria Falls n bard private aircraft. Our services end at 12 nn and guests leave n their further travels frm Victria Falls.

THE AFRICAN DREAM 8 exterir-facing luxury suites, amng which tw enjy their wn private balcnies A sun deck with 360-degree view enhancing the cruise experience at the heart f this unique water

7 THE AFRICAN DREAM 8 exterir-facing luxury suites, amng which tw enjy their wn private balcnies A sun deck with 360-degree view enhancing the cruise experience at the heart f this unique water wilderness Csy terrace with small swimming pl fr thse relaxing mments Panramic glass-walled lunge and restaurant prviding an ideal view f the surrunding landscapes while guests are treated t muth-watering cuisine

AFRICAN DREAM TECHNICAL DETAILS CrisiEurpe ffers yu an up-clse and persnal experience with nature n bard ur new "5-anchr" rated ship as we sail acrss Lake Kariba.

2cm) Flag: Zimbabwean Cruising speed: 6 knts Cabins: 8 cabins, all pen nt the utside Passengers: 16 passengers Facilities: A sun deck with 360-degree view enhancing the cruise

8 AFRICAN DREAM TECHNICAL DETAILS CrisiEurpe ffers yu an up-clse and persnal experience with nature n bard ur new "5-anchr" rated ship as we sail acrss Lake Kariba. Built: 2017 Length: 108 ft (32.91m) Width: 26 ft (7.92m) Draft: 30 in (76.2cm) Flag: Zimbabwean Cruising speed: 6 knts Cabins: 8 cabins, all pen nt the utside Passengers: 16 passengers Facilities: A sun deck with 360-degree view enhancing the cruise experience at the heart f this unique water wilderness Csy terrace with small swimming pl fr thse relaxing mments Panramic glass-walled lunge and restaurant prviding an ideal view f the surrunding landscapes while guests are treated t muth-watering cuisine CASCADES ISLAND LODGE TECHNICAL DETAILS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION These cruises and turs are nt recmmended fr persns with reduced mbility as guests ften walk alng stny paths and slpes and uneven grund.

9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION These cruises and turs are nt recmmended fr persns with reduced mbility as guests ften walk alng stny paths and slpes and uneven grund. The itinerary can change depending n the weather and sailing cnditins. The rder f the visits can be mdified r reversed. Yur cruise n-bard the African Dream as well as yur stay at the ldge are cnducted cmpletely within the prtected areas f Lake Kariba and Chbe Natinal Park. Life n-bard and at the ldge revlves arund the adventure and exciting discvery f the lcal fauna and flra. Strict safety rules and guidelines apply and are explained n-site, as due t the ever-present wildlife, guests are required t stay clse t the ldge and ship at all times while nt participating in guided excursins. While these wildlife areas are amng the best in Africa, wildlife sightings cannt be guaranteed. Please be aware that mst f yur stay will take place at a pint where three different cuntries meet, meaning mandatry and frequent brder crssings. Our n-site teams will d everything in their pwer t ensure the prcess is quick and efficient. When visiting the villages n Impalila Island, we will pass the island's schl. If yu wish, yu can bring supplies such as pens and ntebks. Shuld the schl be clsed (during weekends, n public hlidays and during vacatins), yu will be able t leave such dnatins with the ldge manager wh will distribute them t the teachers when schl starts again. FLIGHT INFORMATION Fr yur wn cmfrt, we will be taking small, private airplanes between Kasane and Kariba, where yur cruise n-bard the African Dream begins. The airline has limited individual luggage allwances, and guests are restricted t a maximum f 20kgs (44 lbs) per traveller (including purses, checked and carryn luggage.) Please nte that hard-shell suitcases are nt allwed. Therefre, apprpriate luggage will be available at the ldge enabling guests t re-pack nly items necessary fr yur cruise. Other luggage will be safely stred at Victria Falls fr yu t retrieve at the end f yur safari. These flights will be prvided by Central Air Transprt Service, Safari Lgistics r anther airline serving Suthern Africa. GENERAL INFORMATION Health Details: The fllwing infrmatin has been cmpiled frm the fficial French website which was updated n January 9th, It is given fr guidance nly and may be mdified at any time. This infrmatin cannt anticipate the svereign applicatin f frmalities made by airlines r the authrities f the cuntries t be visited. There are n cmpulsry vaccinatins fr yur destinatins except fr guests arriving frm cuntries with risk f Yellw Fever; these guests may be required t prduce prf f previus vaccinatin at the airprt r at the brder pst. Hwever, it is strngly recmmended yu ensure yur vaccinatins fr the fllwing diseases are up-t-date: tetanus, pli, hepatitis A and B, diphtheria and typhid. We als recmmend cnsulting with yur general practitiner regarding an antimalarial treatment and a yellw fever vaccine. Vaccines fr tetanus, diphtheria, pli, rubella, mumps, measles, and tuberculsis are recmmended fr minrs. As a general rule, we strngly recmmend cnsulting with yur general practitiner abut any health cncerns befre yur departure. Time Difference: Yu can cnsult t see the time difference between yur hme and yur destinatin. Travel & VISA Details: These may vary frm ne natinality t anther and guests are encuraged t cnsult their embassy r cnsulate befre departure.

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