Expedition South Africa and Madagascar two wonderful wildernesses

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Expedition South Africa and Madagascar two wonderful wildernesses

Duration
18 nights
Date
15 Nov 2026

Ship
HANSEATIC spirit

Price per person / oceanview stateroom

Expedition South Africa and Madagascar two wonderful wildernesses

Discover the biodiversity of two countries, which couldn't be any more different. South Africa leads you into the habitat of the legendary big five. Encounter the wonders of Madagascar in the form of baobab trees, lemurs, vanilla and mysterious rites.

From urban melting pots of African and European culture to simple village lifeOn the trail of the big five: safari overland excursion into the heart of South AfricaComoros: a seldom-visited island jewel and dream destination for diving and snorkellingAuthentic insights into the modest lifestyle of the MadagascansBiotopes for wildlife sightings – with whales, sea turtles, lemurs, chameleons and birds

Travel plan

Sunday, 2026-11-15

Cape Town/South Africa

Monday, 2026-11-16

Hermanus, 08.00 – 14.00 hrs

Tuesday, 2026-11-17

Mossel Bay, 08.00 – 14.00 hrs

Wednesday, 2026-11-18

Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), 08.00 – 18.30 hrs

Thursday, 2026-11-19

Relaxation at sea

Friday, 2026-11-20

Durban, 07.00 – 19.00 hrs

Saturday, 2026-11-21

Richards Bay, 05.00 – 22.00 hrs

Sunday, 2026-11-22 to Monday, 2026-11-23

Relaxation at sea

Tuesday, 2026-11-24 to Wednesday, 2026-11-25

Madagascar’s west coast (Toliara, Nosy Andriangory)

Thursday, 2026-11-26

Relaxation at sea

Friday, 2026-11-27

Mayotte/Comoros/France, 07.00 – 14.00 hrs

Saturday, 2026-11-28 to Sunday, 2026-11-29

Madagascar’s north coast (Nosy Be, Nosy Hara)

Monday, 2026-11-30

Relaxation at sea

Tuesday, 2026-12-01

Madagascar’s east coast (Nosy Boraha)

Wednesday, 2026-12-02

Relaxation at sea

Thursday, 2026-12-03

Port Louis/Mauritius

HANSEATIC spirit

Welcome on board the new expedition class! HANSEATIC spirit will accompany you on the expedition of your life. No other expedition ship has so much open deck space. What does this mean? Freedom, wind, broad horizons – and getting up-close to nature.

Entertainment

Spend the evening relaxing in the Observation Lounge and Hanse Atrium after a day of expeditions. Let yourself be served your favourite drink as you watch the sun go down. The large full-glass windows in Observation Lounge provide a 180-degree view of the moon and sea while you reflect on your unforgettable travel days over a glass of wine.

Entertainment

In the evening, the HanseAtrium is transformed into an atmospheric bar where you can see out the day and reflect on your experiences

Entertainment

Hanse Atrium Bar

Activities

HANSEATIC Spirit take your expedition to the next level with fascinating presentations in the HanseAtrium, personal studies in the Ocean Academy and the perfect equipment for the research trip of your life.

Activities

Listen to the knowledge of the experts during their daily presentations in the HanseAtrium

Activities

Onboard lectures, briefings and other enrichment activities are held in the HanseAtrium, the ship's social hub

Food & Drink

On board, three spacious first-class restaurants create a unique and indulgent combination of expedition spirit with international gourmet cuisine. Spend your days and evenings however you wish thanks to flexible mealtimes, a free choice of seating and attentive 24-hour cabin service.

Food & Drink

The main restaurant

Food & Drink

Lido Restaurant

Food & Drink

Enjoy french cuisine in the speciality restaurant l'esprit

Body & Soul

A world of mindfulness are waiting you! The wide range of fitness and wellness services on board offer the perfect way for you to recharge. The Ocean Spa is place of relaxation with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, ice fountain and relaxation room.