8 day cruise in the Rivers of West Africa and 7  day land program Road to Tumbuktu
 

The Variety Cruises Experience

Enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Adriatic Sea. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.

The Megayacht Pegasus

The twin-hulled Pegasus, built in 1990, completely refitted in 1997 and interior renovated in 2002 and 2007, accommodates up to 46 guests in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere. On board, you will enjoy magnificent sea views as you stroll our 2.500 square feet / 240 m2 of open deck furnished with comfortable deck chairs or have a delightful meal al fresco.

You can relax with friends in the handsomely appointed lounge, browse in the well-stocked library or enjoy ocean-view dining in the convivial and spacious restaurant area. A platform on Pegasus stern enables you to swim when weather and anchorage conditions permit.

Life on Board

Life on board centres around the indoor/outdoor Lounge and its American Bar on Upper Deck. The adjoining Dining area is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests at one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour. Al fresco breakfast or dining is provided as a choice.

The spacious Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. Service on board is provided by your Captain and his experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. It will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers.

The Cabins

The 23 cabins of the PEGASUS are located on Sun Deck (3 cabins), Upper Deck (2 cabins), on Main Deck (16 cabins) and on Lower Deck (2 cabins). They are large and comfortable, decorated with soft colour furnishing. The cabins are equipped with twin or queen size beds with two of the cabins being quadruples and 1 cabin being triple and they all have large windows (except for the 2 cabins of the Lower Deck which have portholes). All cabins offer en suite bathrooms with shower, TV/VCR units, music channels, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.

Day 1 -  Embarkation and  sailing south to Saloun Delta

Day 2 -  Entering the Saloun River  to reach Djiffere

              In the afternoon enter Gambia River to reach Tendaba   

Day 3  - Tendaba - Kiang West  National Park  

Day 4  - Sail to Kuntaur - Overnight

Day 5  - Kuntaur - Overnight

Day 6  -  Sailing down the river to Banjul

Day 7  - Banjul

Day 8  - Dakar in the morning - Disembarkation from Pegasus

              Day excursion to Goree Island

Pre Cruise  6 night  land program

The Road to Tumbuktu - 2010 /11

Day 1,   Bamako

Day 2,   Bamako

Day 3,   Flight by private plane to Mopti

Day 4,   Mopti - Djenne - Mopti by  bus

Day 5,   Mopti - Dogon -  Mopti by bus

Day 6,   Flight to Tumbuktu - full day -  Flight to Bamako

Day 7,   Bamako - Dakar for Cruise program

Notes: All excursions are optional. The cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions.