MY Pegasus Departures

 MY Pegasus Ship Information

 25% discount per passenger (double occupancy) & reduced single supplement.  
See below for departures and offer details.

The Rivers of West Africa
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – DAKAR/SENEGAL
Late afternoon embarkation. After dinner, we set sail southward towards the Saloun River Delta.                           

Day 2 – Day 2 (Saturday): DJIFFERE - BANJUL/GAMBIA
The Sine-Saloun Delta is an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and also an important Bird Area, as designated by Birdlife International, and natural habitat for many bird species but also for many aquatic animals such as marine turtles, dolphins, West African manatees and crocodiles.

Our optional excursion starts at the primitive fishing village of Djiffere from where we reach the village of Joal Fadiouth, set on an island of clam shells that also are used in local buildings and crafts. Later after we sail southwards and reach Banjul, the capital of Gambia and gateway to the 700 mile Gambia River. Later in the evening we enter the Gambia River and sail upstream. Overnight on the river to Tendaba.

Day 3 -TENDABA/GAMBIA
This morning, our optional excursion takes us to Gambia’s Kiang West National Park, one of Africa’s last undisturbed tracts of savannah and a sanctuary for terrestrial wildlife, birdlife (more than 250 species), and the occasional primate.

In the afternoon we travel across the river to the Bao Bolong Wetland Reserve, Gambia’s largest nature reserve, with a mangrove forest, salt marsh, and savannah woodland. You will sight migratory birdlife here and also may see spectacular fauna such as the clawless otter, Nile crocodile, West African manatee, hippopotamus, and the rare Sitatunga, a type of antelope that lives in the marsh. Another common sight along the river: local villagers farming rice. Overnight in Tendaba.

Day 4 – KUNTAUR/GAMBIA RIVER
Early morning we leave for a full day on the river as we sail to the bustling Gambian port town of Kuntaur, the last inland stop along the river that is navigable for ocean-going ships. As we wend our way through ever-narrowing stretches of waterway, we pass lush vegetation, wildlife, traditional thatched huts and villagers as they fish, pound millet, mend their nets, and tend their dugout canoes. Early this afternoon we reach Kuntaur, a traditional market for groundnuts (peanuts), the Gambia’s main export crop. We spend the night docked in Kuntaur.  

Day 5 – KUNTAUR - RIVER GAMBIA NATIONAL PARK - JANGJANBUREH
Today, we board on motor pirogues for the journey to River Gambia National Park, established in 1978 and comprising five uninhabited islands. As we explore the park by boat (tourists are forbidden from going ashore to prevent damage to the environment), we see up close its diverse ecosystems, including lush jungle rainforest, reeds, savannah, and mangrove swamps that harken to an earlier, undisturbed Africa.

In addition, we’re sure to see some of the chimpanzees living here, the aardvark, West African manatee, Nile crocodile, African clawless otter, monkeys, baboons, antelope, and crocodile. The park also represents the last refuge for the endangered hippo in The Gambia. We then travel on to the sleepy port town of Jangjanbureh, once a settlement for freed slaves, before returning to MY Pegasus. Overnight in Kuntaur.

Day 6 – CRUISING ON GAMBIA/BANJUL This morning we sail all day downstream the river, taking different routes from when we sailed upstream. We reach Banjul late this evening. Overnight in Banjul.

Day 7 – BANJUL - ABUKO AND MAKASUTU NATURE RESERVES
This morning we travel outside of Banjul to tiny Abuko Nature Reserve, a scant half-mile in area but rich in bio-diversity: The reserve boasts forest, perennial pools, more than 270 bird species, Nile crocodiles, and rare mammals such as green monkey, red colobus, bushbuck and Maxwell’s duiker. In the afternoon, we visit the Makasutu Reserve and the Gambia’s most prominent eco-tourism project. Comprising riparian forest, savannah, mangroves, and wetlands, the reserve hosts Guinea baboon, antelope and small carnivores, along with abundant birdlife.

We explore Makasutu by bush walk and by dugout canoe and also experience Gambian life up close through encounters with an Islamic holy man and a palm tapper. Later, we return to Banjul for a visit to the National Museum, with exhibits on native Gambian artifacts and culture. In the afternoon, we return to the ship and set sail northwards to Dakar/Senegal. Overnight at sea.

Day 8 – DAKAR/SENEGAL
We arrive in Dakar early in the morning. It is time for disembarkation and transfer to a Dakar seaside resort.

The itinerary is subject to weather conditions / The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel. 

25% off each passengers cruise fare in a double occupancy cabin. For single passengers the supplement is reduced to 25%.

Conditions & Restrictions
All offers apply to a limited number of cabins and DO NOT apply to Category C cabins or for group bookings. All offers are available for reservations made until June 15, 2012.  
Port charges are excluded from these discounts.
All reservations are on request and on first come first served basis.
Can not be combined with any current or future offers.

Cruise fares are per person and week and include the following:

1. Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning. 
2. Full board  : American buffet breakfast and two additional meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, Dalmatian Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner. 
3. Regular (filter) coffee , tea and water free all day. 
4. Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability). 
5. English Speaking Cruise Escort. 
6. Port charges (as shown and to be added extra to the cruise fare) 
7. VAT.  

Cruise fares do not include:

1. Beverages (except those mentioned above) 
2. Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements 
3. Crew tips. 
4. Passenger personal expenses 
5. Passenger Visas whenever required