Now here's something completely different...Starting in December 2010, Variety Cruises—specializing in a small ship getaways—will offer its Rivers of West Africa itinerary. You'll spend eight days sailing the Saloun and Gambia rivers aboard the 46-passenger M/Y Pegasus megayacht.
From your starting point in Dakar, Senegal, you'll head to Differe via the Saloun River. At Differe you'll explore a fishing village, Joal-Fadiout, built entirely out of shells. The cruise will then continue along the Gambia River and call upon Tendaba for the Kiang West National Park and Baobolong Reserve, the port village of Kuntaur; Janjangbureh for the River Gambia National Park, a sanctuary for chimps, hippos, Nile crocodies, and other bird species; and Banjul, the capital city of Gambia.
These are not traditional tourist hang-outs and each port is certainly off the beaten path. This cruise isn't right for everyone, but it's perfect for those with an intense case of wanderlust.
The inaugural cruise embarks from Dakar, Senegal on December 17, 2010 and the itinerary will be offered through March 18, 2011. Per person cruise fares are very reasonable at $2,490. Fares do not include shore excursions or gratuities. Pre- and post-land programs, including a trip to Mali's Timbuktu, are also available.
For more information, talk with your travel agent or contact Variety Cruises at 1-(800) 319-7776.
—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com
Photo of M/Y Pegasus courtesy of Variety Cruises
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