Explore the famed Serengeti plains, the greatest wildlife region of East Africa, in search of migratory herds of zebras and wildebeest and their territorial predators.
The Essential SeychellesOn this itinerary, PONANT invites you to discover the must-see jewels of the Seychelles. On Mahé, you will board Le Bougainville for a 9-day expedition cruise to the heart of this archipelago's Inner Islands for a glimpse of paradise. The first stop on your cruise: Sainte Anne Marine National Park, whose coral reefs are…
Pearls of the CaribbeanPONANT brings you an itinerary to the heart of the most enchanting islands in the Caribbean Sea. Board on Le Champlain for an 9-day cruise combining long white-sand beaches and the easy Creole way of life.From Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, Le Champlain will set sail to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Bequia Island, the "whale-hunting island," and its wild and unspoiled coastline.…
PONANT invites you on an expedition cruise in the Indian Ocean. From Mauritius to the Seychelles via Reunion Island and Madagascar, take a 13-day cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier to enjoy beaches, diving and nautical activities, and to discover endemic fauna and flora as well as places of breathtaking natural beauty that few tourists visit.
Chobe, Valley of the ElephantsExtraordinary elephant viewing is the reason for this safari into Chobe National Park. Boat down the Chobe River and take thrilling game drives to view a full menagerie of wildlife and the chance to see unique species like the Chobe bushbuck and puku.
One of Africa's many magics takes place where nature at its most vivid and eloquent meets one of humanity's highest arts: soothing, beautiful, joyfully expressive luxury.
Botswana's wilderness is expansive and-to our scurrying senses-timeless, and the Okavango isn't its only dreamy place. Our under-two-week safari takes us to three others, right up near the top of African marvels: Chobe National Park and, up near the Zambian border, the exemplary Moremi Wildlife Reserve, quite close to another phenomenon of miraculous rarity, Victoria Falls.
Explore the striking scenery and prolific wildlife from your private game lodge on twice-daily game activities. Don't forget your binoculars!
We bow to the fact: Many of us are firmly engaged in a very busy world, a world in which time away from the busyness is precious. And so we offer this safari to three major contributors to the East African mystique: the classic game lands of Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the fabled Serengeti-all in a mere but marvelous 10 days.
We're not sure why, but great journeys often involve great contrasts. African Splendour is a case in point.