Wild Cats, Kilimanjaro & The Pharaohs

Welcome to Dubai! On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the city, Raffles delivers impeccable service and sophisticated style.

Raffles Dubai

Enjoy exclusive Raffles Club Lounge benefits including afternoon tea, evening canapés and cocktails at the Lounge. Spend the day at leisure. 

Raffles Dubai (B)

Your African adventure begins on arrival into Kenya where you are met at the airport by our representative and transferred to the luxurious Hemingways hotel. We have included the night at Hemmingways for logistical purposes. You will need to pack your soft bag for your charter flight tomorrow and your main luggage will be transferred by road to Mombasa.

Tonight we will come together for our welcome dinner to toast the beginning of an amazing journey.

Hemingways Hotel (B/D)

This morning after check out we will transfer to a nearby private Airport for a short charter flight that will take us to Amboseli National Park. On Arrival we will be met by our guide and transferred to the camp with a game drive en-route. On the way, you can admire the beautiful scenery and animals.

The camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree that surrounds the camp, the Acacia Tortilis. Tortilis Camp offers great Italian cuisine, breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro, and fantastic elephant sightings.

Elewana Tortilis Camp (B/D)

Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the park’s eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa. Elewana Tortilis Camp is situated in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, and the World’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro.

Elewana Tortilis Camp (B/L/D)

The Tortilis Camp guides are based at camp in Amboseli and know their backyard intimately. They know the individual elephants and their family histories. More than half of the guides at Tortilis are Masai, and have between them 80 years of guiding at Tortilis! All the guides are Bronze or Silver level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified.

Elewana Tortilis Camp (B/L/D)

After breakfast we will embark on a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park. We return to camp for lunch and then have some leisure time to relax and enjoy the views. In the afternoon, we will once again head out for more game drives through the conservation area. Before returning to camp we will enjoy sundowners as the sun sets.

Elewana Tortilis Camp (B/L/D)

Today at the scheduled time we catch our chartered aircraft to Angama Mara's private airfield in the Maasai Mara. On arrival we will be met and transferred the short distance to the stunning Angama Mara.

One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500 square kilometres of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including charismatic species such as elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 resident bird species.

Angama Mara (B/D)

Guests staying at Angama Mara are faced with many choices of how they wish to spend their day. Sunrise hot-air balloon safaris (included on one of your mornings), photographing Africa’s abundant wildlife, walking on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, or visiting a Maasai family in their home (included) –these are just a few of the adventures on offer.

Angama Mara (B/L/D)

Guests can leave the lodge at dawn, or decide to go on a game drive after breakfast, descend down Angama Mara’s private road and 10-minutes later find themselves in the heart of the action – surrounded by more animals than they could imagine: the vast grasslands dotted with acacias are home to abundant herds, as well as Africa’s Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

Angama Mara (B/L/D)

Safaris are conducted in the lovely Mara Triangle, open from sunrise to sunset, and are in completely open gameviewing vehicles to which the animals are well accustomed – the vehicles are specially equipped and converted, offering comfy seats, ample legroom, charging stations and canvas roofs for respite from the sun.

Angama Mara (B/L/D)

Today we will fly to Mombasa and on arrival will transfer to the port to board Crystal Serenity.

Commanding the world’s great oceans with grace, Crystal Serenity enchants with an unrivaled chic elegance. Discover the superb cuisine, welcoming hospitality and gorgeous suites and staterooms of The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line.

We overnight tonight in Mombasa onboard Crystal Serenity.

Crystal Serenity (B/D)

Today is a free day to explore Mombasa and its sorrounds. Indigenous wildlife can be seen in Haller Park, Mombasa's largest animal sanctuary. Don't miss monumental Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, or the Old Town, which is decidedly Arabic.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Enjoy your relaxing day at sea and embrace all that Crystal Serenity has to offer. Indulge in a spa treatment or sit back and watch the world go by in the comfort of your own suite. The choice is yours.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and share your experiences. Enjoy a glass of champagne and look forward to all that is yet to come on this incredible journey. 

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Indulge in cuisine of Michelin-level envy, crafted by Crystal’s own award-winning chefs showcasing Vintage Room wine dinners, fine Italian fare, and ever-evolving dishes from around the world

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Salalah, Oman's second largest city, is an anomaly in Arabia as it benefits from the climatic effects of the yearly monsoon. The city is an oasis where tropical fruits grow abundantly. But as you travel outside the city, along the white beaches of the coast or into the serene mountains, one is soon reminded of the vast desert of the Arabian Peninsula.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

The Gulf of Aden is a vital waterway for shipping, especially for Persian Gulf oil, making it an integral waterway in the world economy. Approximately 11 percent of the world's seaborne petroleum passes through the Gulf of Aden on its way to the Suez Canal or to regional refineries.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. Its connection to the ocean is in the south, through the Bab el Mandeb strait and the Gulf of Aden.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Days at sea are the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and catch up with what you’ve been meaning to do. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the spa, whale watching, catching up on your reading or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to busy days spent exploring shore side.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Aqaba is a sleepy fishing village with a long and historic past. At various times, the port was a stopover on ancient caravan routes, a garrison for Roman troops and meeting place for pilgrims en route to Mecca. Recent excavations have revealed a third-century church, one of the worlds oldest. In medieval times, Aqaba was an important part of Palestine before being absorbed into the Ottoman Empire, a time when Lawrence of Arabia figured in local history. Today Aqaba is important as Jordan's only deep water port and the jumping-off point for excursions to Petra, the country's premier historical attraction.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Take a thrilling journey to Luxor and see the majestic Karnak and Luxor temples. Cross the Nile to the famed Valley of the Kings with the once long forgotten tomb of Tutankhamun, the nearby mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the enormous Colossi of Memnon. Or take a jeep safari into the desert to a Bedouin settlement and enjoy the dramatic beauty of the vast sand dunes.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Sharm el Sheikh is a Red Sea port and holiday resort city in Egypt, located on Sinai Peninsula's southern tip, with a population of around 73,000. Under the name Ofira, the town was established as an Israeli settlement during the Israeli occupation of Egypt (1967-1982).

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Beautiful Sokhna on Egypt’s Red Sea Coast is a popular holiday town with beaches, coral reefs, dolphins and fishing. Opt to take a tour to Egypt’s capital, Cairo, home to both the oldest and only largely intact remaining Wonder of the Ancient World; the Great Pyramid of Giza, completed in C.2560 B.C.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Connecting Europe and Asia, this canal through the desert challenged engineers for nearly 4,000 years. Egypt's pharaohs attempted to connect the Nile River and Red Sea but gave up, as did Napoleon Bonaparte thousands of years later. Begun in 1858, the 193 km (120 mile) Suez Canal took 11 years to build. Unlike many other canals in the world, the Suez Canal has no locks because the terrain is so flat. The passage from one sea to the other takes only 11 to 16 hours.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

The Mediterranean sea was an important route for merchants and travelers of ancient times, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between peoples of the region. The history of the Mediterranean region is crucial to understanding the origins and development of many modern societies. 

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Kuşadası takes its name from the Turkish 'kuş' (bird) and 'ada' (island) -- literally 'Bird Island', a reference to Guvercin Adası ('Pigeon Island'), which is connected to the mainland of Kusadasi by a short causeway. Today, citizens of Kuşadası often shorten the name to Ada.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Crystal Serenity (B/L/D)

This morning we arrive in Athens and the end of our journey at sea. We will transfer to our hotel for the next 3 nights, the Hotel Grande Bretagne. 

With breathtaking views of the fabled Acropolis, regal Syntagma Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium, the multi-awarded 5 star Hotel Grande Bretagne offers an unrivaled perspective of Athens' mythical history. Located right in the heart of the city since 1874, the multi-awarded landmark hotel is within walking distance of exclusive shopping areas and museums.

Hotel Grande Bretagne (B)

Today we will explore Athens on a tour taking in the most famous sites of the city including the Acropolis, Parthenon and various other ancient sites.

Hotel Grande Bretagne (B)

Today is a day at leisure, you can do as little or as much as you want. The hotel is ideally located to explore some of the cities top sites.

Tonight we come together for our farewell dinner to toast what will have been a memorable journey. 

Hotel Grande Bretagne (B/D)

Today at the scheduled time you will transfer to the airport for your onward flight.