
Madagascar & South Africa
- ItineraryDurban to Nosy BeDuration12 days
- DatesStarting price
Onboard onto Le Bougainville for an exquisite journey
PONANT brings you a brand-new cruise between South Africa and Madagascar. Over 12 days aboard Le Bougainville, discover the contrasting faces of these magnificent countries offering breathtaking nature, friendly communities, captivating cities and heavenly spots.
From Durban, a melting pot of Indian, African and colonial influences and the cradle of Zulu culture, you will sail to Richards Bay, a former fishing village that is now the second largest port in South Africa. Renowned for its commitment to eco-friendliness, the town is the ideal base from which to explore the Hluhluwe Reserve, where hippos, lions, elephants and wild birds roam in pristine natural surroundings.
Le Bougainville will then cross the Mozambique Channel to reach Madagascar. There are countless adjectives to describe this island continent, as anyone who travels there is inevitably awestruck. Discover unique landscapes and ecosystems, such as the impressive marine tsingy of Nosy Hara. On the island of Nosy Komba, nature lovers will love the black lemurs, which look very much like fluffy toys, and the famous Avenue of the Baobabs in Morondava. Renowned for its exceptional natural sites, including a breathtaking red sandstone cirque, Mahajanga, the former capital of the Sakalava kingdom, boasts a fascinating cultural heritage, as does Toliara, a port town in the south-west of the island, known for its botanical gardens. Your journey will end on Nosy Be, also known as “the perfume island”.
Your voyage
All inclusive, gourmet cuisine, room service, evening entertainment, shows, fitness center, hammam, sauna… Discover what is included in every Ponant cruise.

Destination
Indian Ocean
Durban to Nosy Be
Duration
12 days, 11 nights on board
Discoveries
Transfer from the pier to the airport of nosy be + flight nosy be/mauritius
Ref: DN055 - EG271225












Journey
Your journey day-by-day
- Spend New Year exploring the shores of Madagascar and South Africa, with an overnight stay in Richards Bay: between spectacular wildlife and unforgettable encounters with local traditions.
- Protected wildlife (Nosy Komba lemurs, Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park), unique ecosystems (Nosy Hara marine tsingy, etc.), Zulu traditions (Phezulu Reserve).
- Activities planned: among these are included excursions led by expert local guides and activities conducted with your naturalist guides.

Customize your journey :

Date
26 Dec 25

Date
7 Jan 26

Date
7 Jan 26
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and intimacy

Deluxe Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
19 m²

Prestige Stateroom
Guests
2
Surface
19 m²

Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Surface
27 m²

Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Surface
38 m²

Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Surface
32 m²

Grand Deluxe Suite
Guests
4
Surface
45 m²

Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Surface
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
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