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17 Night Safari and the Seychelles Island Hopping Cruise and Land Journey Cruise and Land Tour

From Nairobi, (Kenya) to Victoria, (Seychelles)

  • Emerald Raiya
  • La Cucina Terrace
  • Sky Bar
  • Sky Deck & Spa Pool
  • Oceanview Suite
  • Balcony Suite
  • Deluxe Balcony Suite
  • Terrace Suite
  • Yacht Suite
  • Owner's Suite
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Emerald Raiya
Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14337855
Sail Date: Wednesday, Nov 29, 2028
Return Date: Saturday, Dec 16, 2028
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17 Night Safari and the Seychelles Island Hopping Cruise and Land Journey Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Nov 29, 2028
Day
1
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Nairobi, Kenya
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 colorful capital city. Meet your experienced driver-guide at the hotel this evening. Overnight Stay: Nairobi

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Nov 30, 2028
Day
2
Nairobi, Kenya
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Land Travel
  • Nanyuki, Kenya
  • Land Travel
  • Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
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 a two-night stay at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Set off on your first safari drive this afternoon. Samburu is visited by large herds of elephants, drawn by the promise of water. This is one of the best places to find several endemic northern species, including the reticulated giraffe, the Somali ostrich, and the endangered Grevy's zebra. The Samburu culture is a truly fascinating one, sharing a great deal of ancestral and linguistic ties to the Maasai. Two-night Stay: Samburu Game Reserve ...
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Friday - Dec 1, 2028
Day
3
  • Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
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 a Samburu manyatta (or village) and see what daily life is like in this harsh landscape. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Dec 2, 2028
Day
4
  • Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
  • Land Travel
  • Thomson's Falls, Kenya
  • Land Travel
  • Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stop en route at Thomson'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 lions, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, warthogs, the endangered Rothschild giraffe, Burchell's zebra, impala, and the elusive leopard, among many others. Lake Nakuru National Park is also one of the best places to spot the endangered black and white rhino, while more than 300 bird species have been recorded here. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Dec 3, 2028
Day
5
  • Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
  • Land Travel
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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 and abundant wildlife. Arrive at your tented camp, your home for the next three nights. Enjoy lunch and some time at leisure before you depart on an exciting game drive. The rolling plains and grasslands, stretching into the horizon as far as the eye can see, are the habitat of the black-maned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeest, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted and striped hyena, the rhino, topi, Burchell's zebra, and the Maasai giraffe, among many others. ...
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Monday - Dec 4, 2028
Day
6
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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 African semi-nomadic people and experience their way of life, as you learn first-hand about their customs and traditions. DiscoverMORE: Hot Air Balloon Safari (extra expense) ...
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Tuesday - Dec 5, 2028
Day
7
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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: lion, savannah (African) elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and the black rhino. This evening, enjoy dining under the starry African skies.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Dec 6, 2028
Day
8
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
  • Air Travel
  • Nairobi, Kenya
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 Restaurant before transferring to your hotel Overnight Stay: Nairobi ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Dec 7, 2028
Day
9
Nairobi, Kenya
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  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Air Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 9 - Thursday - Dec 7, 2028
Day
9
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Victoria, Seychelles
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mahe, Seychelles. Your tropical cruise begins in Mahe 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 Channel.
Friday - Dec 8, 2028
Day
10
Victoria, Seychelles
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  • Victoria, Seychelles
  • Sainte Anne Marine National Park, Seychelles, Seychelles
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 March. ...
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Saturday - Dec 9, 2028
Day
11
Therese Island, Seychelles
  • Therese Island, Seychelles
Sail to Therese Island in the morning. Sitting just one kilometer off the coast of Mahe, 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 thought to resemble a giant's staircase. A reef wraps around the southern edge of the island and offers incredible snorkeling. ...
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Sunday - Dec 10, 2028
Day
12
Cousin Island, Seychelles
  • Cousin Island, Seychelles
  • Praslin Island, Seychelles
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 protected island in the archipelago, providing a breeding ground for 11 migrating sea bird species annually and a habitat for five birds native to the Seychelles. Later, you will sail to Praslin to stay overnight. ...
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Monday - Dec 11, 2028
Day
13
Praslin Island, Seychelles
  • Praslin Island, Seychelles
  • La Digue, Seychelles
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 life. On land, coconut palms and granite boulders create a picture-postcard landscape. In the center of the island, discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, a compact area of palm forest that has remained almost unchanged since prehistoric times. Sail to La Digue Island later in the afternoon. ...
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Tuesday - Dec 12, 2028
Day
14
La Digue, Seychelles
  • La Digue, Seychelles
  • Curieuse, Seychelles
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 Praslin Island, it is also fringed by world-famous beaches. One of the most recognizable is Anse Source d'Argent - it has pink-hued sands contrasting with rock formations and aquamarine waters. Sail to Curieuse later in the evening and dock overnight. ...
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Wednesday - Dec 13, 2028
Day
15
Curieuse, Seychelles
  • Curieuse, Seychelles
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 350 kilograms and live for more than 150 years. Apart from its obvious natural beauty, it has a fascinating history. The island was once a quarantine station, and the original French colonial doctor's house has a museum and a visitor's center. Paths wind through mangrove swamps and groves of coco de mer palms. ...
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Thursday - Dec 14, 2028
Day
16
  • Aride Island, Seychelles
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-sand beaches, coconut palms, and soaring cliffs. ...
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Friday - Dec 15, 2028
Day
17
Victoria, Seychelles
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  • Victoria, Seychelles
Return to Mahe 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 people, and you could walk around its central area in just 10 minutes. The island of Mahe has pristine beaches dotted with huge rocks and tranquil nature trails threaded through the Morne Seychellois National Park. ...
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Saturday - Dec 16, 2028
Day
18
Victoria, Seychelles
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  • Victoria, Seychelles
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 Mahe, Seychelles, after 11 AM.; Notes: The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such, Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will be operated unaltered from the itinerary stated above. ...
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