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All Expeditions in Africa
Ultimate Botswana Zambia: Africa's Best Kept Secret Back to Africa with Lex Hes: Safari to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia Azores with Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Canary Islands, and Madeira Classic Uganda: A Primate Paradise Ultimate Botswana Mediterranean Mosaic: Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily & Greece Zambia: Africa's Best Kept Secret Mali, Burkina Faso & Ghana with Timbuktu Crossroads of Empires Journey through the Red Sea: Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Yemen
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Indian Ocean
Any mention of the Indian Ocean evokes instant images: of lemurs and baobab trees; of wondrous granitic landscapes, rare flightless birds, and giant tortoises; of coral passes filled with tropical fish; of spice-infused Zanzibar and wildlife-rich Mozambique. Our programs follow in the wakes of the corsairs, Arab traders, and Portuguese explorers of antiquity as well as explore the natural and cultural treasures of these lands.
|  | | Madagascar: The Eighth ContinentDeparts: September 21, 2010 Join us on a Madagascar wildlife safari across the length of this Indian Ocean Island. Home to a striking array of fascinating wildlife, bizarre flora, colorful birds, and the friendly Malagasy people, Madagascar is a living laboratory of evolution, giving birth to wildly strange creatures and plants found nowhere else on the planet. More than 250 species of birds are found only here, 90 percent of the plant species are endemic, and 49 species of lemurs make their home in Madagascar. | |  | | Bay of Bengal & the Andaman Sea: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka & IndiaDeparts: January 17, 2011 Our Bay of Bengal and Andaman Islands expedition cruise is filled with a tapestry of cultures and wondrous marine life. In Malaysia, we visit Malacca, Penang Island, Langkawi, and the Similan Islands of Thailand. In fascinating Burma we explore ancient Pagan and Rangoon. The Andaman Islands offer exquisite snorkeling; while in Sri Lanka, we take an overnight excursion to visit Minneriya-Giritale National Park, the Golden Temple of Dambulla and Kandy’s stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth. From Tuticorin in India, we venture north to Madurai, before our finale in Chennai. | |  | | Splendors of India with Sri LankaDeparts: February 1, 2011 Our India expedition cruise reveals dazzling visual wonders and cultural delights. From Chennai (Madras), we visit Madurai’s Meenakshi temple, then explore fascinating Sri Lanka where we search for wild elephants and visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth. Along India’s west coast, we visit Cochin, Mangalore, Goa, and end our journey in Mumbai. There is no better way to explore this diverse land than by sea—affording you the opportunity to travel from the serene villages to bustling city streets all in the comfort of the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey. | |  | | Wild IndiaDeparts: March 17, 2011 Our India wildlife safari will reveal India’s great diversity of birds, reptiles and mammals, and explores the heartland of this dynamic subcontinent. From bustling cities and remote villages to exquisite World Heritage Site temples and tombs, our expedition uncovers the dramatic diversity of India’s landscapes and wildlife. We journey to Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and Kaziranga National Parks to search for tigers, deer, and the massive gaur. And, our time in Old and New Delhi, as well as a visit to Khajuraho’s exquisite 1,000-year-old Hindu temples, add a rich cultural dimension. | |  | | Madagascar: The Eighth ContinentDeparts: September 6, 2011 Join us on a Madagascar wildlife safari across the length of this Indian Ocean Island. Home to a striking array of fascinating wildlife, bizarre flora, colorful birds, and the friendly Malagasy people, Madagascar is a living laboratory of evolution, giving birth to wildly strange creatures and plants found nowhere else on the planet. More than 250 species of birds are found only here, 90 percent of the plant species are endemic, and 49 species of lemurs make their home in Madagascar. | |  | | Southern India by SeaDeparts: December 7, 2011 Our India expedition cruise reveals dazzling visual wonders and cultural delights. From Mumbai’s Gateway Arch to the charming former Portuguese trading center of Goa, from Mangalore’s emerald landscapes to the canals of Cochin, and Kandy’s sacred Temple of the Tooth in Sri Lanka to the famed cotton and silk weaving city of Chennai (Madras). There is no better way to explore this diverse land than by sea—affording you the opportunity to travel from the bustling city streets to serene villages all in the comfort of the 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey. | |  | | India & the Maldives with Sri Lanka & LakshadweepsDeparts: December 17, 2011 Embarking in Chennai, we sail around the Southern coast of India visiting both Sri Lanka and Trivandrum. Then, we make our way to the Lakshadweeps for diving and snorkeling in these rarely visited islands. Back on the mainland, we have two full days in Kochi (Cochin) to experience this delightful community’s mélange of international influences and explore the maze of islands and waterways here via houseboats. The finale of our voyage is three days snorkeling and diving amid large pelagic fish and stunning coral gardens in the Maldive’s pristine waters. |
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Africa