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CRUISE INDIAN OCEAN
Location mapCApE TOwN
The jewel in the crownEASTERN CApE
A flavour of small-town South Africa
DURbAN
Vibrant port city of Durban is a ‘must’ call
RIChARDS bAy
Gateway to ZululandMOzAMbIqUE
Fabulous coast, magical islands
TANzANIA
A special blend of natural wonders
KENyA
Game viewing galoreSUDAN
Full of fascinating history
DJIbOUTI
A unique and captivating landscape
SEyChELLES
A paradise of tropical islands
MAURITIUS
Island gem looks to attract more cruise calls
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The Cruise Indian Ocean Association (CIOA) has a mission to promote eastern and southern Africa and the Indian Ocean
islands as a destination with huge potential.
Following a major promotional event in Durban to coincide with Africa’s top travel
show, Tourism Indaba, the CIOA is targeting the major cruise ship operators. In
particular, the association wants to persuade cruise lines to stage more ships in the
region at various times of the year.
Part of its strategy will be to invite cruise line executives to visit the region and see
for themselves what it has to offer. This will give them a clearer understanding of
the many advantages of staging or routeing their vessels along the African coastline.
Over the next two years or so, a significant number of new and mostly very large
cruise ships are due to enter service. As a result, there will be a cascading down of
medium-sized cruise ships – and these vessels will be looking for new market areas.
Summer
Currently, the Johannesburg-based company Starlight Cruises, in association with
MSC Cruises, stages one or sometimes two cruise ships in Durban in summer.
From November 2008 to April 2009 two of these ships, ‘Melody’ and ‘Rhapsody’,
operated from Durban and Cape Town. In November 2009 another of their ships,
the 2,000-passenger ‘Sinfonia’, will arrive in South Africa to operate summer cruises
from Durban to the Mozambique coast and islands.
Several other companies, including Hebridean Cruises, positioned ships in
southern Africa for an extended season during the recent southern summer, while
a number of German companies operated multiple cruises out of South Africa,
making use of fly-cruise operations for their predominantly European passengers.
Other ships paid visits, either on world cruises or undertaking round-Africa cruises
or on repositioning voyages.
Clearly, the region is already attracting a growing number of traditional cruise ship
visits and the CIOA hopes to build on this trend. Internationally, about �3 million
people went cruising in 2008. Today, many customers are looking to more unusual
and adventurous destinations beyond the traditional cruising grounds of the
Caribbean and Mediterranean – and operators are keen to find new unexplored
destinations to cater for this growing appetite.
For those planning cruise itineraries, the eastern
side of Africa, together with the spectacular islands
of the Indian Ocean, offer a world of multifarious
and exciting opportunities. They include shore visits
to big game parks and exotic wildlife, magnificent
scenery including spectacular mountain ranges,
tropical islands both uninhabited and occupied, good
weather for most of the year, great port cities to visit
and new cultures and histories to explore.
Heritage
Not the least of these is Kenya – of particular
interest to American visitors because of the Obama
connection – while relics of the slave trade can be
found on the spice islands of Madagascar, Pemba and
Zanzibar. Theme cruises featuring these ingredients
have proved very popular with passengers searching
for a bit of their own personal history and heritage.
Figures issued by the Cruise Lines International
Association (CLIA) show the economic value of
persuading cruise operators to bring more of their
vessels to Africa. The CLIA says a ship carrying
2,000 passengers and 950 crew generates an
average of US$322,705 (R2.7 million) spending per
call in a home port, while a similar ship making
port-of-call visits generates US$275,000 (R2.3million)
in onshore spending.
Holidays
Not only that, but research has shown that between
50 and 70 per cent of passengers say they would like
to return for land-based holidays after visiting a new
country for the first time.
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Location map
Renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town is a jewel in any cruise itinerary. The view of the harbour from the
sea, with its magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain, is particularly fine and justly famous.
Cape Town is situated in Table Bay, �20 nautical miles northwest of Cape Agulhas,
the most southerly point in Africa, where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic.
The port lies on one of the world’s busiest trade routes and its strategic and
economic importance can hardly be overstated.
There are two dock areas within the port: the larger outer Ben Schoeman Dock, where
the container terminal is located, and the older inner Duncan Dock, with multipurpose
and fruit terminals, a dry dock, a repair quay and a tanker
basin. There is also a large yacht marina.
Cruise ships
Cape Town is a key destination for cruise ships including
vessels engaged in round-the-world voyages. The port
is also used by some cruise operators as a home-porting
hub for the exchange of passengers.
Many of the smaller and medium-sized vessels opt
to berth at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its
special ambience and tourism facilities, while larger
ships berth in the main harbour. The port is open 24
hours a day but can be subject to strong winds.
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Cape Town has an international airport with links
throughout the world.
Excursions
Excursions include local half-day tours through
the city to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and
panoramic views from Table Mountain over the bay,
with Robben Island and the Cape Peninsula beyond.
Passengers can visit the Castle of Good Hope, stroll in
the Dutch East India Company Gardens, call into the
parliament building to see South Africa’s new democracy
at work, or simply take some time out for relaxation and
retail therapy at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Cruise ships are recommended to spend more than one day in Cape Town to give
passengers a chance to enjoy its myriad attractions.
Longer tours go through the city and along the peninsula to Cape Point or to Cape
Agulhas, the most southerly point in Africa, where two oceans meet. They include
visits to the Cape Winelands and the Unesco World Heritage Site of Robben Island.
History
Cape Town was settled by the Dutch in �652 when Jan van Riebeeck established a
victualling station in Table Bay for ships of the Dutch East India Company.
The historical Victoria and Alfred basins, in the original harbour, are now home to the
famous Cape Town waterfront. They are also used for berthing small cruise ships as
well as fishing vessels, pleasure boats and other commercial vessels.
E A S T E R N C A p E
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Just an overnight cruise from Durban is the Eastern Cape, the second-largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, a land of rolling
hills with a year-round holiday climate.
Its port cities of Port Elizabeth and East London (also known by the more romantic
title of Buffalo City) are leading visitor destinations. Blessed with a climate of hot
summers and warm winters, they offer visitors a friendly welcome along with a
flavour of small-town South Africa.
The cities, towns and farms of Eastern Cape are set in a landscape of natural
beauty, with mountains, rivers and unspoilt beaches. The region also has nature
and game reserves, most within easy distance of the two port cities.
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, the Friendly City, is an ideal place from which to explore the Eastern
Cape on short or long tours.
Cruise passengers can take a bus trip along the Garden Route, rejoining their ship
further west at Plettenberg Bay or Mossel Bay.
Excursions
Half-day tours include a game drive to the Addo Elephant Park, which now
contains about 400 elephants, thanks to conservation, as well as being home to
the Big Five.
Alternatively, visitors can go on a half-day city tour of Port Elizabeth including a
visit to the aquarium with its dolphin displays.
For a full-day tour, the vintage Apple Express narrow-gauge steam train departs
from within the harbour and goes to Thornhill with a photo stop at the spectacular
Van Staden’s River Bridge, the world’s highest narrow-gauge railway bridge.
Another popular full-day excursion is to Kariega Game Reserve, 90 minutes from
Port Elizabeth, for a safari drive combined with a wildlife cruise by riverboat. Lunch
is provided on board.
Visits can also be arranged to other game reserves in the area.
History
Eastern Cape was home to the first British settlers and is also the
birthplace of Nelson Mandela. The province has a special place
in the history of South Africa. For example, the world’s
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oldest fossilised footprints, found at East London in �964, indicate the presence of
humans in this area some 200,000 years ago.
The earliest recognised occupants of the Eastern Cape were groups of hunter-
gatherers called the San and Khoi-Khoi. Much later, from �200 AD onwards, Xhosa-
speaking people began migrating into the region from the north. Then, from the
�500s, as a result of shipwrecks, the first Europeans came into contact with the
Xhosa and Pondo peoples.
Great Trek
A greater influx occurred in the form of white settlers as farmers trekked eastward
from the Western Cape. Later, in �820, the first of the British settlers landed at what
is now Port Elizabeth.
The surrounding countryside was the scene of many wars between the
encroaching whites and the resident black population. From this region and
time also began the Great Trek of Afrikaans-speaking people into the interior, a
development that was to have a profound effect on the history of South Africa.
Port of East London
The Port of East London is South Africa’s only remaining river port, located at the
mouth of the Buffalo River in Eastern Cape Province. Its original name was Port
Rex. The port has good rail and road connections north to the Free State and
Gauteng and southwest to KwaZulu-Natal and Port Elizabeth.
Cruise ships
A total of �7 cruise ships called East London during
the 2008/9 season. The port does not have a
dedicated cruise terminal. Cruise ships use the
most suitable berth available. F and G berths are
normally allocated to cruise ships. They provide easy
access for buses to stop alongside the ship for shore
excursions. A further two berths can be used, subject
to availability, at K berth and the car terminal.
Excursions
City tours of East London normally take half a day.
Places of interest include Nahoon Beach, site of the
oldest footprints; the German Settlers’ Memorial; Lock
Street Gaol, now a craft market; the city centre; Queen’s
Park Zoo; and the mainly black township of Mdantsane.
Longer tours include a visit to the settlement of King
William’s Town and the nearby town of Bisho, now
the seat of provincial government.
Moving on to the village of Kaya La Bantu, visitors
will learn about Xhosa culture and see Xhosa
dancing while enjoying Xhosa food. There is also an
opportunity to visit a private game reserve.
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Vibrant port city of Durban is a ‘must’ call
Overlooking the Bay of Natal, framed by the Bluff headland and located on a green peninsula, Durban is renowned for its
magnificent setting.
Durban is blessed with a climate of eternal summer and generous rainfall. Its port
is the busiest in Africa and a commercial gateway to southern Africa.
Durban is also an evolving and sophisticated city of over 3 million people with a
truly African soul. As the Province of KwaZulu-Natal’s main centre of business and
industry, Durban pulses with the energy of a major port city.
Known for good reason as South Africa’s playground, Durban has some of the
finest leisure facilities anywhere. They include the world-class theme park of
uShaka Marine World, with its canals and waterways and top quality amusements
like the dolphin pool and shark aquarium. On the waterfront, the Bat Centre and
Wilson’s Wharf offer fine views of the harbour and passenger terminal.
Yusaf Dadoo (Grey) Street, in the city, is South Africa’s ‘Little India’ with its
exquisite Victoria Street Market, fragrant with spices and incense, and the nearby
Juma Masjid Mosque, largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The nearby Warwick
Triangle is a mix of traditional African markets and trading.
An outstanding feature of Durban is its spectacular beachfront, with mile after
mile of golden sands offering safe, protected swimming and surfing.
Durban is also a city of trees and gardens. Its fine
parks include the Botanical Gardens with its famous
Orchid House. Open-air concerts are held in the park
including ‘Music by the Lake’ evenings.
Golf courses
Culture lovers will find many theatres offering a variety
of entertainment. The city plays host to various
top sporting events and some of the world’s best
golf courses can be found in Durban and the
surrounding area.
Cruise organisers are strongly advised to factor some
of these sporting actives into their schedules – for
example, by arranging for golf enthusiasts to spend
a morning or afternoon on one of the excellent local
courses while the ship is in port.
Cruise ships
The Port of Durban has a well equipped passenger
terminal at N berth on the T jetty. Cruise ships use
one or more berths as required. There can be as many
as three ships berthed in the port on the same day.
An attractive Harbour Expo Market is organised in the air conditioned N shed
while cruise ships are in port. There are plans to build a new cruise terminal at A
berth, near the Point Waterfront.
Cruise ships operate mostly in the summer between November and May. Each
year MSC and Starlight Cruises base a ship for all-summer cruising at Durban,
operating to destinations in Mozambique and the Indian Ocean islands. The
‘resident’ cruise ship for the 2009/�0 season will be the ‘MSC Sinfonia’. During the
20�0 FIFA World Cup tournament several cruise ships will remain in Durban to be
used as floating hotels.
The present international airport, just 20 minutes from the cruise terminal, offers
first-rate connections to key destinations in South Africa and around the world. A
brand new airport opens north of Durban in April 20�0.
Excursions
Both the city centre and the beachfront are within easy reach of the cruise terminal
either by taxi or on foot.
Even closer are the waterfront attractions of the Bat Centre and Wilson’s Wharf,
where visitors can relax over a drink and admire the panorama of small boats
and the modern harbour. The Bat Centre offers a
truly African experience, while the nearby maritime
museum has a fine collection of naval vessels,
harbour craft and tugs. Or visitors can take a ‘mini
cruise’ on a harbour ferry from Wilson’s Wharf.
Retail therapy
Sightseeing tours of the city are popular. Its many
attractions include the Botanical Gardens, the golden
beachfront, uShaka World and the Suncoast Casino.
Alternatively, there is no shortage of retail therapy in
Durban’s huge shopping malls including the Gateway
shopping and entertainment complex.
Famous names linked with Durban include Mahatma
Gandhi, who spent many of his formative years in
the city, and Winston Churchill, who addressed the
crowds there after escaping from a Boer War prison
camp. City tours of places associated with these
prominent statesmen are popular with visitors.
Other city tours include the Old Fort, scene of a Boer
War battle in �842 and now home to the Warriors’ Gate
museum and war memorial. There is also the excellent
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In the surrounding area of Umhianga (meaning ‘Place
of Reeds’ in Zulu), visitors can tour the magnificent
Hawaan coastal forest and nearby sand dunes. A long
boardwalk gives access to fine ocean views.
Popular visits also include the seaside village of
Umdoti; the sugar towns of Tongaat and Verulam; the
African township of Hambanati; the Brake Village Hindu
Temple; and the unique Shark’s Board in Umhlanga.
Longer tours of half a day or a full day can be arranged.
These tours take in a game reserve or can be combined
with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the provincial capital
and second city of KwaZulu-Natal. Neatly laid out in a
valley surrounded by hills, it is regarded as the best
preserved Victorian city in South Africa.
About �5 minutes from Pietermaritzburg is the Tala
Game Reserve, with excellent guided game viewing
and panoramic views of the valley and bushveld.
One of the most popular tours, between half a
day and a full day, takes visitors to the Valley of
a Thousand Hills, only a 30-minute drive from
Durban along one of the most scenic routes in
the world. Here, the Zulu people continue to live in the traditional way. Visitors
can experience the Africa of yesteryear as Zulus perform traditional rites and
ceremonies. The Zulu people are renowned for their crafts, including beadwork,
carvings, pottery and weaving.
Rail buffs can take a ride in a vintage steam train along the ridge overlooking the
valley. The tour bus from the ship will meet the train before and after the ride.
Cruise ship operators are recommended to stay more than one night in Durban
in order to take advantage of excursions to such exciting areas as the Midlands
Meander, the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site and the
Battlefields Area, which includes the Zulu War sites of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
and the Boer War sites of Colenso, Spion Kop and the Siege of Ladysmith.
History
First seen by Portuguese explorers in �497 and settled by English traders from
�823, Durban is now the main city of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s third-
largest city.
Durban was the home of African tribal people for longer than recorded history.
The Zulu king, Shaka, was a frequent visitor in the early �9th century.
Durban has been a port since �839. Today it has the best managed and most
modern facilities of any harbour in Africa.
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For cruise ships, the major port of Richards Bay, in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, is an ideal gateway to the heart of Zululand and
some of the best game parks and historical sites in the region. They include iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park a Unesco World Heritage Site and the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve.
Located close to places of significance in Zulu history, Richards Bay is also an ideal
base for tours of famous battlefields including Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.
Zululand is known for its subtropical climate with fine weather all year round. In
addition to a unique and diverse cultural heritage, it has more than �00 km of
seaboard, an abundance of wildlife and a variety of spectacular scenery, from lush
subtropical coastlines to pristine forests teeming with birdlife and from sweeping
savannah to rolling hills steeped in Zulu history.
When it comes to shopping, Zululand has plenty of affordable items on offer,
from beadwork, hand-made jewellery and traditional African art to designer
labels, diamonds and precious stones. The Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre in
Richards Bay has an eclectic mix of shops.
The port contains a modern marina, while places are reserved in the harbour for
water sports and recreation.
Cruise ships
A total of 32 cruise vessels called in at Richards Bay during the 2008/09 season.
Cruise ships use either the small craft berth or one of the normal cargo handling
berths, depending on the size of vessel.
Many cruise ships opt to stay at least two days in Richards Bay because of the
sheer variety and popularity of its visitor attractions.
Typically, a team of Zulu dancers will be waiting on the quay to give passengers a
traditional African welcome.
There is a tourist information office on the quayside with details of destinations
and tours. This is also the departure point for shore excursions. Visitors can go on
pre-booked safaris in luxury air conditioned coaches or they can book excursions
on the quayside with local safari operators.
Excursions
Zululand is ideal for shore excursions, with full-day or overnight safaris to key
destinations such as the game parks and Shakaland.
A favourite excursion for cruise passengers is a visit
to iSimangaliso (which means ‘wonder’ in Zulu), with
its huge population of crocodiles and hippos. The
park is also home to elephant and other significant
animals including buffalo, eland, kudu, rhino and
zebra. Visitors can take a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia
for up-close views of crocodile and hippo.
White rhino
Another ‘must’ is the world-famous Hluhluwe-
Imfolozi Game Reserve, where two large reserves
have been combined into one. This destination was
made famous by Operation Rhino, which saved the
white rhino from the brink of extinction. Many animal
species can be found here including the Big Five
(buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino).
Other day visits from Richards Bay include the Valley
of the Kings, where many royal Zulu ancestors are
buried. Further along are the graves of trek leader Piet
Retief and his followers. From here it is a short drive
to Babanango and the battlefields of Fugitive’s Drift,
Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.
History
South Africa’s most northerly port, Richards Bay,
takes its name from the British admiral Sir Frederick
Richards, who landed troops on the coast of Zululand
in �879 during the Anglo-Zulu War.
Famous battles
The port has been greatly expanded in recent years.
When the present harbour works began in �976 it
was little more than a coastal fishing village. Today,
it is a huge modern port and home to the world’s
second-largest coal terminal.
Richards Bay is close to places of significance in
South African history including the sites of
famous battles.
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Fabulous coast, magical islands
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The fabulous coast of Mozambique is one of the region’s most unspoilt and least explored destinations for cruise ships.
Mozambique has suitable ports at Maputo, Beira, Nacala and Pemba offering a safe
haven for cruise ships on this long coastline, which stretches from Swaziland to the
southern border of Tanzania.
The coast of Mozambique also has safe anchorages leading to exotic offshore
islands covered with palm and baobab trees and offering some of the loveliest
and purest beaches to be found anywhere.
This magical place of discovery is only one or two days’ sailing time from Durban
and offers an exciting stopover on the way to or from the better-known Indian
Ocean destinations of Seychelles, Comores, Mauritius and Madagascar.
Exotic
There are opportunities to visit such exotic places as the Inhaca and Portuguese
Islands, opposite Maputo Bay, as well as Bazaruto and Barra Lodge, off central
Mozambique, while further north lie Mozambique Island and the wonderful
unexplored Querimaba group, including the historical island of Ibo. This region has
huge potential for cruising – and the hub port of Durban is the ideal starting place.
The anchorages are all safe, with beach landings protected behind coral reefs.
However, cruise ships will require suitable tenders or Zodiac-type inflatable
craft for beach landings.
These islands, both inhabited and uninhabited, are
more than mere strips of beach. Many reflect the
chequered history of coastal East Africa, with ancient
Arab and Portuguese forts, �6th century architecture,
museums, reminders of the days of slavery, and
monumental places of worship including the oldest
church south of the equator, built in �503.
Pirates
Cruising beyond to the Indian Ocean islands needs
no introduction. Explored by the early navigators and
in later times traversed by the merchant sailing ships
known as Indiamen – as well as by pirates – these
tropical islands are full of history as well as offering
a unique and delightful world of birds, animals and
marine life.
From Mauritius, about 3,000 km east of Africa, to
the huge island of Madagascar, with its own special
range of fauna, to the volcanic Comores, only a few
hundred kilometres from mainland Africa, these
islands add an unforgettable experience to any
cruise itinerary. Each has either safe anchorage or
acceptable harbour facilities and most also have
international air connections.
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A special blend of natural wonders and ancient cultures
Tanzania, with its own special blend of rich culture and beautiful scenery, is an appealing cruise destination. Its tropical coastline
is blessed with beaches of white sand, exotic marine life, swaying palm trees, thatched villages and historical ports.
Tanzania contains many of Africa’s natural ‘crown jewels’ including Serengeti
National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. There is also
a wide choice of lesser known but equally fascinating locations such as Katavi
National Park, Lake Natron, Mafia Island and the Mahale, Ruaha, Selous and
Tarangire game reserves.
Many international visitors head for the fascinating island of Zanzibar, which has
become a popular tourism centre. Its many attractions include traditional dhows
bobbing in the harbour; a maze of winding streets
with bazaars and mosques and exotic wildlife such
as the red colobus monkey. Some visitors are drawn
to the old Swahili Coast atmosphere of Mafia and
Pemba islands, which offer superb diving.
Cruise ships
An exciting new chapter has begun for Tanzania’s
tourism industry with a campaign underway to
market Dar es Salaam as a key destination for cruise
ships. Dar es Salaam is already a year-round cruise
port, receiving just under 10 calls per year. The port
It takes about an hour for a vessel to navigate from
outer anchorage to the berth. Customs, immigration
and health formalities are completed during this time.
Port services in Dar es Salaam include bunkers, stores,
towage and water. The airport is 8 km from the Port
of Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar can accommodate ships
up to 200 metres in length with a draught of 12.9
metres. It receives an average of 40 cruise calls a year.
Excursions
City tours offer fascinating insights into the
multifaceted history of Dar es Salaam and
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has no dedicated passenger terminal, although the
occupied berth is segregated from cargo operations
whenever a cruise ship is in port.
Investment
New investment in waterfront facilities and cruise-
related infrastructure at Dar es Salaam is anticipated
in the near future as market conditions warrant.
Dar es Salaam can accommodate cruise ships up to
300 metres in length with a draught of 11.9 metres.
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surrounding villages including the historical town of
Bagamoyo. There are good air, road and rail links to
the country’s top game parks and wildlife reserves.
Both Mikumi National Park (200 km from the coast)
and Saadani Game Reserve (250 km away) provide an
ideal opportunity for cruise tourists to see the wildlife
heritage of Tanzania within a 24-hour port call.
Zanzibar offers plenty of choice when it comes
to organised tours and excursions. These range
from guided walks through the historical Stone
Town district, with its maze of narrow streets and
traditional shops, to scenic drives around the city,
visits to spice plantations, a boat trip to the former
prison island of Chenguu and an opportunity to spend the day relaxing in an
exclusive beach resort.
History
The vast expanses of mainland Tanzania are thought by some to be the cradle
of mankind. It was near Olduvai Gorge in 1978 that Dr Mary Leakey discovered
the human-like footprints of a primate dating back 4 million years. Even today,
mainland Tanzania remains relatively deserted, with nearly a quarter of its territory
reserved for game parks.
The exotic island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, has been a magnet for
travellers down the centuries. The ancient Egyptians were drawn to the island’s
rich supply of spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
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Kenya is not just one but two cruise destinations: the major port of Mombasa and the exotic island of Lamu.
Mombasa is one of the few calls in Africa where passengers can easily fit in a one-
day visit by road to a top-quality game park.
A favourite excursion is to the huge Tsavo East and West National Parks, only a
two-hour drive from Mombasa, home of the legendary man-eating lions.
Even closer to Mombasa are the Shimba Hills, just south of the city, involving a
relatively short journey by way of the Likoni ferry.
Big Five
The Tsavo parks represent one of Africa’s largest game reserves, with a combined
area of nearly 22,000 sq km. Apart from lions, the savannah landscape of Tsavo is
renowned for its elephant herds. It is an ideal place to view the Big Five as well as
antelope, giraffe, wild dogs, zebra and other animals.
Shimba is a more compact game park. This is the only place in Kenya where
visitors can see the rare sable in its natural habitat. Shimba also has buffalo,
elephant, waterbuck and other animals.
Cruise lines also have the option of calling Lamu, where visitors can explore Lamu
Old Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved Swahili
settlements on Africa’s east coast.
Cruise ships
In the Port of Mombasa, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has allocated Berths
1 and 2 for cruise ships, which have priority. The land behind these two berths
has been levelled and the crane rail tracks removed to provide a smooth surface
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area for buses and foot passengers. This area can be
cordoned off to ensure total security.
Most passengers are handled by the ship’s appointed
handler. Some local Kenyan tour operators also
provide these services. They may subcontract their
vehicles owing to the high demand generated by a
cruise ship call.
For each cruise call, the KPA arranges a pre-arrival
meeting of port officials to ensure the safe and secure
handling of passengers. Cruise ships are escorted
to their berth by naval and security craft. Baggage
is checked by sniffer dogs and passengers on shore
excursions are accompanied by a tourist police van.
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Mombasa is ideally placed as a home or turnround
port. Moi International Airport is just 15 minutes from
the port and the city has a large hotel capacity and
other facilities to cater for cruise passengers.
Cruise ships calling Lamu must anchor off and tender
passengers ashore. The KPA is planning new facilities to
allow vessels to come directly alongside the quay.
Excursions
Most passengers arriving in Mombasa will have pre-
booked a safari package from the ship or even via
the internet before departure. Mombasa is unusual
as a destination in that most passengers depart the
cruise berth by pre-assigned and numbered seven-
seat safari bus. On occasions there can be over 100
of these vehicles lined up ready to take passengers
to Tsavo or Shimba. The KPA has a marshalling area for these pre-security-cleared
vehicles, which have priority on exit at the port gate.
Bustling Mombasa’s main attraction is Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese and
dating back to 1596. The city also has many interesting alleys and small shops in
the Arab quarter plus some good restaurants.
Passengers also have the option of flying from Mombasa to and from Tsavo
or even taking a pre-booked air trip to more distant parks such as Amboseli,
the Masai Mara and Samburu. These other parks are especially popular with
passengers from ships making longer calls of two or three days at Mombasa.
Lamu
The narrow streets of Lamu take visitors back hundreds of years to when Arab
slavers and traders used the town as a regional base. Here, the slow pace of
life is reminiscent of a bygone age. Donkeys are the only form of transport
and there are said to be as many as 3,000 working on the island.
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The Republic of Sudan in northeast Africa is the largest country in Africa and in the Arab world. The world’s longest river, the Nile,
bisects the country from south to north.
Port Sudan, on the Red Sea, is the republic’s main port city. It is linked with the
capital, Khartoum, by a motorway. Port Sudan New International Airport is located
close to the city.
The long history of Sudan is intertwined with that of its northern neighbour,
Egypt, with which it was united politically during several periods in its history.
Khartoum, is one of three sister cities built at the convergence of the Blue and
White Niles. The others are Omdurman and North Khartoum.
Military
Khartoum was established as a British military outpost in 1821 and is said to
have derived its name from the thin spit of land at the convergence of the rivers
resembles an elephant’s trunk (khurtum). Port Sudan was founded by the British
in 1909 as the terminus of a railway linking the Red
Sea with the River Nile. A national wildlife park was
established in the central state of Al-Dinder in 1935.
This is one of the largest reserves in Africa with an
area of 2,470 square miles. In 1990 the government
created the Sanganieb national marine reserve, the
first of its kind in the Sudan region of the Red Sea.
Temples
The best time to visit Sudan is from mid-November
to early March. Port Sudan is known for its excellent
scuba diving and beaches. Khartoum is home to the
National Museum, the garden of which contains two
reconstructed Egyptian temples. Omdurman has the
largest souk (Arab market) in the Sudan. Visitors can
also see the tomb of the 19th century religious leader,
the Mahdi, and the home of the Mahdi’s successor,
Beit al-Khalifa, which is now a museum.
S U D a n
Full of fascinating history
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D J i B O U T i
A unique and captivating landscape
THE Republic of Djibouti, just 20 km from Yemen across the sparkling waters of the Red Sea, is a small but fascinating
destination for cruise visitors.
Djibouti has a population of about 500,000 and its capital is the city of Djibouti
with its colourful market. This is a land of extremes, with palm-fringed beaches of
white sand, primeval forests and a unique geology.
One of its main tourist attractions is the bay of Goubbet al Kharab, near the
western end of the Gulf of Tadjoura, where steep cliffs surround a bay that has
been turned dark green by black lava. A number of active volcanoes are located
inland from here.
Another popular visitor site is the Day Forest National Park for conserving rare trees
on Mount Goda. Near the town of Ali Sabieh are famously red mountains and a
national park full of many gazelles.
Mini cruises by chartered motor yacht are available
These include a chance to explore Lake Assal, the
lowest spot in Africa, a visit to the islands of Musha
and Maskali and plenty of opportunities to go
snorkelling in beautiful calm waters and to view a
range of exotic marine life such as dolphins, turtles
and whale sharks.
Historical
Another place of interest is the 12th century
settlement of Tadjoura, the historical capital of
Djibouti. Day trips can be organised from here to the
Forêt du Day, a primeval mountain forest of giant
junipers and wild olives.
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Seychelles combines all that is best about a paradise destination: a glorious climate, spectacular palm-fringed beaches with soft
white sand, numerous hideaway islands and wonderful hospitality.
More than 100 tropical islands, scattered over a million square kilometres of the
Indian Ocean, make up this ultimate paradise, situated just 4° south of the equator.
The main island of Mahé acts as a starting point for a visit to paradise. Here can be
found the international airport, commercial port, fishing port, international trade
zone and the yacht basin.
Praslin is more relaxed than Mahé and is generously endowed with fabulous beaches
and, away from the most popular beach at Côte d’Or, most are all but deserted.
S E Y c h E l l E S
A paradise of tropical islands
The key to a great holiday lies in choosing the right
destination with the most suitable accommodation.
Evocative
However, Seychelles is more than just one evocative
destination. It is a varied collection of tropical islands,
each with its own atmosphere. While there may be
plenty of other destinations to choose from, there is
only one Seychelles.
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M a U R i T i U S
Island gem looks to attract more cruise calls
is plenty for cruise passengers to see and do between arrival at Plaisance and
departure from Port Louis. The island’s many luxury hotels also make Mauritius an
ideal spot for a vacation divided between cruising and relaxing ashore.
Cruise ships
Cruise ships are directed to berth in the peninsular area of Port Louis, which has
deep water and good access to tour buses and service vehicles.
Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) has long-term plans to build a dedicated
cruise terminal in the old port area. In the shorter term, the MPA is looking at a
less ambitious scheme that would also accommodate the Mauritius Shipping
Corporation’s inter-island passenger and cargo vessels and traffic to and from
Réunion and Rodrigues.
Airport
Bunker fuel is readily available and there is a plentiful supply of provisions at
competitive prices.
There is an international airport in Plaisance, about 45 minutes from Port Louis,
with direct flights to key destinations in Africa, Europe, the Far East and Australia.
The tropical island of Mauritius is like a green and golden jewel set in the Indian
Ocean about 1,000 km east of mainland Africa.
As well as being an upmarket destination for tourists
– especially from Europe – Mauritius is becoming
more and more popular with cruise itinerary planners.
The island’s principal harbour is Port Louis, which
currently receives about 20 cruise ship calls per year.
Most of these vessels are engaged in a world cruise or
part world cruise.
Mauritius is keen to attract more cruise schedules
based entirely in the Indian Ocean. It also wants to
encourage at least some of these cruises to use Port
Louis as their home port.
In fact, Mauritius is an ideal regional base for Indian
Ocean cruises of seven, 10 or 14 days’ duration. There
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Port details
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PORT OF CAPE TOwN
PO Box 4245 Cape Town 8000 Tel: +27 21 449 2612 Fax: +27 21 449 2665 Email: [email protected] Web: www.npa.co.za
Harbour is open 24 hours a day, all year round
Accommodation: Commercial berth in a secure area or at No 2 Jetty at Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Length: Max 250 metres.
Depth alongside: 12.0 metres.
Tidal range: 1.2 metres.
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage removal: To approved incineration.
Pilotage: By launch.
Position: 33º54’S,18º26’E.
Repairs: Yes.
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT OF PORT ELIzAbETH
PO Box 162 Port Elizabeth 6000 Tel: +27 41 507 1710 Fax: +27 41 507 1715 Web: www.npa.co.za
Harbour is open 24 hours a day. Closed New Year’s Day, Workers Day (1 May) and Christmas Day.
Accommodation: Commercial berth in a secure area.
Length: Max 250 metres and 290 metres.
Depth alongside: 11.0 metres.
Tidal range: Between 0 and 1.4 metres.
Bunkers: Not available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage removal: To approved incineration.
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Pilotage: By launch.
Position: 33°57’ 57.5034”S, 25°34’ 11.8194”E.
Repairs: Yes.
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT OF EAST LONDON
PO Box 101 East London 5200 Tel: +27 43 700 1200 Fax: +27 43 700 2319 Email [email protected] Web: www.npo.co.za
Harbour is open 24 hours a day, all year round.
Accommodation: Commercial berth in a secure area.
Length: Max 245 metres.
Depth alongside: 10.8 metres and 8.5 metres.
Tidal range: 1.6 metres.
Bunkers: Not available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage removal: To approved incineration.
Pilotage: By launch.
Position: 33º1’S, 27º55’E.
Repairs: Available
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT OF DuRbAN
PO Box 1027 Durban 4000 Tel: +27 31 361 8795 Fax: +27 31 361 8835 Web: www.npa.co.za
Harbour is open 24 hours a day, all year round.
Accommodation: N Berth Passenger Terminal.
Length: 262 metres.
Depth alongside: 11.6 metres (max 11.3 metres).
Tidal range: Spring high 1.8 metres and low water neaps 0.49 metre.
O BERTH
Length: 310 metres.
Depth alongside: 11.9 metres (max 11.6 metres).
P BERTH
Length: 310 metres.
Depth alongside: 10.9 metres (max 10.6 metres).
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage removal: To approved incineration.
Pilotage: By helicopter or launch.
Repairs: Available
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT OF RICHARDS bAY
PO Box 181 Richards Bay 3900 Tel: +27 35 905 3440 Fax: +27 35 905 3333 Web: www.npa.co.za
Harbour is open 24 hours a day, all year round.
Pilotage: By helicopter or launch.
Accommodation: Passenger Terminal
Length: 300 metres.
Depth alongside: 8.0 metres (max 7.5 metres).
Tidal range: Spring high is 1.99 metres and 1.35 metres at low neaps.
CARGO BERTHS
Length: 240 to 280 metres.
Depth alongside: 14.7 metres (max 13.5 metres).
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
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Garbage removal: To approved incineration.
Pilotage: By helicopter or launch.
Position: 28º48’S, 32º02’E.
Repairs: Available
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT OF DAR ES SALAAM
Tanzania Ports Authority PO Box 9184 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: +255 22 211 5559 Fax: +255 22 212 2618 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tanzaniaports.com
Accommodation: Commercial berths in a secure area.
Length: Max 198.6 metres.
Depth alongside: 10.2 metres.
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage disposal: Available
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Position: 06°49’N, 39°17’E.
Repairs: 100 tonne capacity slipway available
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT OF MOMbASA
Kenya Ports Authority PO Box 95009-80104 Mombasa, Kenya Tel: +254 41 211 3999 Fax: +254 41 211 2999 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kpa.co.ke
Accommodation: The KPA has allocated Berths 1 and 2 in Kilindini Harbour for cruise ships, which have priority. These are deepwater quays with depths alongside of 9.45 metres to 10.8 metres LWOST. The land behind these two berths has been levelled and crane rail removed to provide a smooth surface area for buses and foot passengers. This area can be cordoned off to ensure total security.
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage removal: Available
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Position: 2°18’S, 40°55’E.
Provisions: Available
Ship supplies: Available
Shiprepair: Available
Stevedores: Available
PORT OF DjIbOuTI
Port Autonome International de Djibouti PO Box 2107 Djibouti Tel: +253 352331, 351031 Fax: +253 355476 Email: [email protected]
Airport: International airport at Ambouli, 7 km from seaport, with daily regional and international flights.
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Position: 11°36’N, 43°08’E.
Repairs: Small repairs available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT SuDAN
Sea Ports Corporation PO Box 531 Port Sudan Tel: +249 311 31692 Fax: +249 311 22258 Email: [email protected]
Airport: 16 miles southeast of seaport. Two flights daily to Khartoum and two flights a week to Cairo.
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage removal: Not available
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Position: 19°37’N, 37°14’E.
Repairs: Minor deck and engine repairs.
Stevedores: Available
PORT VICTORIA
Ministry of Environment and Transport, Port and Marine Services Division PO Box 47 Victoria, Mahé Seychelles Tel: +248 224701 Fax: +248 224004 Email: [email protected]
Bunkers: Some fuels available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage disposal: Available
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Position: 04°37’S, 55°28’E.
Repairs: Slipways for vessels under 300 gt.
Ship supplies: Available
Stevedores: Available
Telephones: Available
PORT LOuIS
Mauritius Ports Authority PO Box 379 Port Administration Building Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Mauritius Tel: +230 240 5400 Fax: +230 240 0856 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ncb1.intnet.mu/ecoi/mpa/htm
Accommodation: Cruise ships berth at Terminal 1D, which has a quay length of 170 metres and a depth alongside of 12.5 metres.
Bunkers: Available
Fresh water: Available
Garbage disposal: Available
Pilotage: Compulsory.
Position: 20°09S, 57°30E.
Repairs: Available
Stevedores: Available
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Contact list
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Tourism Promotion Agencies
Cape Town Routes unlimitedPrivate Bag X9108Cape Town 8000Tel: +27 21 426 5639/47Fax: +27 21 426 5640Email: [email protected]: www.tourismcapetown.co.za
Nelson Mandela bay TourismTel: +27 41 582 2575Fax: +27 41 582 2573Email: [email protected]: www.nmbt.co.za
Tourism buffalo City91 Western Avenue, Vincent, East London, 5200PO Box 13276East London, 5200Tel: +27 43 721 1346Fax: +27 43 721 1359Email: [email protected] Web: www.tourismbuffalocity.co.za
Eastern Cape Tourism boardCorner of Longfellow and AquariumQuigney, East LondonPO Box 18373, Quigney, East LondonEastern Cape5211, South AfricaTel: +27 43 701 9600Fax: +27 43 701 9649Email: [email protected]: www.ectourism.co.za
Durban TourismPO Box 1044, Durban 4000Tel: +27 31 304 4934Fax: +27 31 304 3868Email: [email protected] Web: www.durban.kzn.org.za
Tourism Kwazulu-NatalPO Box 2516Durban, 40003rd Floor Tourist Junction160 Pine Street, DurbanTel: +27 31 366 7500Fax: +27 31 305 6693Email: [email protected]: www.kzn.org.za
South African TourismBojanala House, 90 Protea RoadChislehurston, Sandton, 2196Private Bag X10012, Sandton2146, South AfricaTel: + 27 (0)11 895 3000Tourism Helpline: 083 123 6789Fax: +27 (0)11 895 3001Email: [email protected]: www.southafrica.net
Mozambique TourismTel: +27 11 803 9296 / +27 11 234 0599Mobile: 082 394 5885Fax: +27 11 803 9299Skype: giselaatmozambique & giselaatmozambique 1Email: [email protected]: www.mozambiquetourism.co.za
Kenya Tourism boardKenya-Re Towers, Ragati RoadPO Box 3063000100 Nairobi, KenyaTel: +254 20 271 1262Fax: +254 20 271 9925Email: [email protected]: www.magicalkenya.com
Tanzania Tourist boardPO Box 2485Dar-es-SalaamTanzaniaTel: +255 022 2111244Fax: +255 022 2116420Email: [email protected]: www.tanzaniatouristboard.com
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority4-5th Floor, Victoria HouseSt Louis Street, Port LouisRepublic of MauritiusTel: +230 210 1545Fax: +230 212 5142Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.tourism-mauritius
Seychelles Tourism boardBel Ombre, PO Box 1262Victoria, MahéSeychellesTel: +248 67 13 00Fax: +248 62 06 20 or 62 06 40Email: [email protected]: www.seychelles.travel
Djibouti National Tourism OfficePlace du 27 JuinBP 1938, Djibouti, DjiboutiTel: 352 800 or 353 790Web: www.office-tourisme.dj
Sudan National Tourist board CanadaOffice du Tourisme / Sudan Tourist Officec/o AmbassadeRue de 354 StewartK1N 6K8 OttawaOntarioTel: 001 (613) 235-4000Fax: 001 (613) 235-6880Email: [email protected] Web: www.sudanembassy.ca/tourism
Members of the Cruise Indian Ocean Association
National Ports Authority of South Africa PO Box 32696, Braamfontein 2017 Johannesburg, South Africa
Contacts:Mr Khomotso Phihlela, CEO
Mr Pieter Smit, Manager, Marketing and Communications
Mr Tebogo Moremi
Tel: +27 11 242 4057Tel: +27 11 242 4024Tel: +27 83 390 8584Fax: +27 11 242 4029Fax: +27 11 242 4027Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected] www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net
Kenya Ports AuthorityPO Box 95009, Mombasa, Kenya
Contacts:Mr James Mulewa, Managing DirectorTel: +254 41 222 6059Fax: +254 41 223 0906Email: [email protected]
Mr Gichiri Ndua, Corporate Services ManagerTel: +254 41 222 6059Fax: +254 41 223 0900Email: [email protected]
Mr Bernard Osero, Public Relations OfficerTel: +254 41 223 0902Fax: +254 41 231 1867Email: [email protected]
Mr Hajj Masemo, Public Relations OfficerTel: +254 41 222 0377Fax: +254 41 2311867Email: [email protected]
Ms Jemimah Mwanyumba, Assistant Marketing OfficerTel: +254 41 231 2211Fax: +254 41 31 1867Email: [email protected] Web: www.kpa.co.ke
Tanzania Ports Authority PO Box 9184, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contacts:Mr Ephraim N. Mgawe, Director GeneralTel: +255 22 212 2618Fax: +255 22 213 0390
Mr Franklin Mziray, Public Relations Manager
Mrs Francisca K. Muindi, Customer Services ManagerTel: +255 22 212 1699Fax: +255 22 211 5559Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Web: www.tanzaniaports.com
Kenya Tourist boardPO Box 30630, Nairobi
Contacts:Managing DirectorTel: +254 2 711262Fax: +254 2 719925Email: [email protected] Web: www.magicalkenya.com
Mrs Julie T. Njeru, Product Development ManagerTel: +254 2 719924/8Email: [email protected]
Mr Jonathan KoinangeTel: 254 2 719931Email: [email protected]
Tanzania Tourist boardPO Box 2485, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contacts:Mr Peter Mwenguo, Managing DirectorTel: +255 22 211 1244Tel: +255 22 211 1245Fax: +255 22 211 6420Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Web: www.tanzaniatouristboard.com
Sea Ports CorporationKhartoum, Sudan
Contacts:Eng. Ibrahiem Elamien Ahmad Managing DirectorTel: +249 3118 24103Fax: +249 3118 22258Email: [email protected]
Mr Mohamed F. Nasir Tel: +249 9 1231 9462
Mr Saad A. Said
Mr Galaleldin M. Ahmed
Capt Omer Satti, Maritime Operations ManagerTel: +249 775869Mob: +249 9 3118 34400Email: [email protected]
Other contact information:Tel: +249 9123 10462Fax: +249 3118 22435Fax: +249 3118 83365Fax: +249 3117 79349Email: [email protected] Web: www.sudanports.sd
Port Sudan TourismMr Abdelgader Abu Ali, Transport MinisterTel: +249 822625Fax: +249 8311 20543 Web: www.sudan-tourism.gov.za
Tourism Kwazulu-NatalSuite 303, Tourist Junction160 Pine St, Durban, 4001PO Box 2516, Durban, 4000South Africa
Contacts:Mr Ndabo Khoza, Chief Executive Officer
Mr James Seymour, General Manager, Tourism Information ServicesTel: +27 31 366 7500Tel: +27 31 366 7510Tel: +27 31 366 7506Mob 27-82-925-5508Fax: +27 31 305 6693Fax: +27 31 304 2805Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.zulu.org.za Ms Sizile Ngubane Departmental Assistant Tourism Information Services Tel: +27 31 366 7511 Email: [email protected]
Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA)PO Box 99209, Mombasa, Kenya
Mr Jerome Ntibarekerwa Secretary GeneralTel: +254 41 222 3245Fax: +254 41 222 8344Email: [email protected] Web: www.pmaesa.org
Port of DjiboutiPO Box 2107, Djibouti
Contacts: Mr A. Moussa Omar, Administration and General Department ManagerTel: +253 350801Mob: +253 810288Fax: +253 355959Email: [email protected]
Mrs Anissa Ali, PR ManagerTel: +253 353274Mob +253 812591Email: [email protected] Web: www.dpworld-djibouti.com
Eastern Cape Tourism boardCorner of Longfellow and Aquarium Quigney, East LondonPO Box 18373 QuigneyEast London 5211South Africa
Mr Zola TshefuTel: +27 43 701 9600Fax: +27 43 701 9649Email: [email protected] Web: www.ectourism.co.za
For more information visit:www.cruiseindianocean.org