Chris Smith has had a remarkably successful career in Australian media’s topflight of personalities. Well respected and well loved by his audiences, Chris started his media career where many of the greats do, in regional radio. Back in the big smoke, he worked as a senior reporter for Seven News and travelled the world covering dramatic events. It was at Channel Nine that he not only made his mark as an award-winning reporter with “A Current Affair” but drove the show as it’s Chief of Staff under hosts Jana Wendt, Mike Willesee, Mike Munro and Ray Martin.

Chris hit the international stage when he was poached by French media company “Lagardere” to broadcast from Beijing, as the first westerner to go to air live on China Radio International. He was also elevated to the position of program director and deputy MD China. On his return to Australia in 2000, Chris came back to his first love, radio. Being appointed as Program director and Afternoon Show host at Macquarie Radio Network Sydney…where he was instrumental in reviving this brand, from near the bottom of the ratings ladder, to begin a golden era at the top. Chris’s very own Afternoon Show stayed at number 1 for no less than 84 surveys. With Chris on board at the Super Radio Network the future looks bright indeed.

Always a catalyst of change and innovation Chris kept close to the rough and tumble of television bringing to life a groundbreaking talk show format on Sky News Australia, which he was the inaugural host of. He also hosted “Chris Smith and Friends”, followed by a more orientated “Chris Smith Tonight” each Sunday night. Chris has also had 20 years of cameo’s on both Channel 7’s “Sunrise” program and Channel Nine’s “Today Show”. More recently appeared as a current affairs commentator on “Credlin” and “Paul Murray Live”. This year Chris was the winner of the inaugural Australian Audio Awards, judged as having the number one Networked Show in Australian radio. Chris now calls the Super Radio Network his home, broadcasting to 25 stations and a potential audience of over 7.7 million people throughout NSW, Southeast Queensland, Far Northern Qld & The Alice. Chris’s unique blend of storytelling, warmth and sincerity makes him an ideal network radio host and fascinating travelling companion as you’ll find out. His ability to talk to anyone be it a Prime Minister, to a brickie is a testament to his character. Never short of a story and never one to back down.

DAY 1 Thursday 20 May 2027 Departure
We depart Australia today on our flights to South Africa.

DAY 2 Friday 21 May 2027 Johannesburg
This morning we arrive into Johannesburg. We have a sightseeing tour of the city before we check into our hotel in the safe suburb of Sandton.

DAY 3 Saturday 22 May 2027 Johannesburg
This morning Chris will take us to visit Soweto, South Africa’s most famous township. We visit Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners (Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu). We visit the Mandela House museum where Nelson Mandela used to live before his arrest in 1965. We see Hector Pieterson Memorial, which honors the 1976 student uprisings. We then visit the Apartheid Museum. This world-class institution uses film, artifacts, and audio to give a raw, emotional narrative of the rise and fall of state-sanctioned racial segregation before returning to the hotel.

DAY 4 Sunday 23 May 2027 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Today we depart Johannesburg and fly to Victoria Falls Airport. Victorias Falls are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 kilometres wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 kilometres away.

DAY 5 Monday 24 May 2027 Victoria Falls
This morning Chris will take us on a tour of the Victoria Falls and experience one of the major natural wonders of the world. The afternoon is free you may like to take a short helicopter ride to view the falls from above. This evening Chris hosts us on a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi.

DAY 6 Tuesday 25 May 2027 Chobe National Park, Botswana
Today we travel across the border to Botswana and our wonderful Lodge in the Chobe National Park. The park extends over 11,700 sq kms, encompassing floodplains, swamps, woodland and the Chobe River. The park boasts over 450 species of birds plus Giraffe, Lions, Cape Buffalo, Hippos, Crocodile, Leopard, Impala, Elephants and Zebra, all of which are frequently viewed on Safari.

DAY 7 Wednesday 26 May 2027 Chobe National Park
Today Chris will take us on safari in the Chobe National Park. A fantastic of great wildlife sight-seeing and memorable experiences. We will enjoy a 4×4 safari and hopefully see the ‘Big 5’ – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo.

DAY 8 Thursday 27 May 2027 Windhoek, Namibia
This morning we are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for our flight to Windhoek, Namibia. On arrival we are met by our private coach and transferred to our hotel.

DAY 9 Friday 28 May 2027 Swakopmund, Namibia
This morning we make our way north to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Founded by German settlers in 1892, the city features notable colonial landmarks such as the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an historic sea wall. Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum offers insights into Namibian history. On arrival, we check into our hotel.

DAY 10 Saturday 29 May 2027 Swakopmund
A free day for you to explore Swakopmund. You may like to stay in town and explore the German architecture or take advantage of the activity centre of Namibia and head out into the desert or Skeleton Coast on a camel, quadbike or 4×4 vehicle.

DAY 11 Sunday 30 May 2027 Sesriem, Namibia
Today we travel to the Hammerstein Lodge, where we spend the next two nights. Located just 60km from Sesrium gate, Hammerstein lodge is situated between the Nubib and Tsaris mountains. Near the lodge itself, is a massive outcrop of granite boulders, including one boulder that looks like a large hammer. It is from this area that Hammerstein got its name.

DAY 12 Monday 31 May 2027 Sesriem
Today Chris will take us into the Namib-Naukluft National Park for a tour of the spectacular desert land scapes. We travel to Sossusviel where we see spectacular red sand dunes tree and desert landscapes. We see and have a chance to climb the famous Dune 45 for spectacular views! We also see the big Daddy dune with 5 million year-old sands before heading to Deadvlei, a haven for photographers. With bare trees and red dunes in the background it is one of the must sees in the area. A highlight of the tour!

DAY 13 Tuesday 1 June 2027 Windhoek, Namibia
This morning will be free for optional activities like Hot Air Ballooning. We then make our way to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia located in the country’s central highlands. On arrival mid-afternoon, we enjoy a orientation tour of the city including Christuskirche, Parliament Gardens, the 20thcentury Heinitzburg Castle and the Germanbuilt Alte Feste. We check into our hotel late afternoon.

DAY 14 Wednesday 2 June 2027 Cape Town, South Africa
This morning we are transferred to Windhoek Airport for our flight to Cape Town. On arrival, we are met by our private coach and transferred to the hotel for check in.

DAY 15 Thursday 3 June 2027 Cape Town
Today Chris will take us on a sightseeing tour of Cape Town. We will see many fabulous sights such as the imposing brick and stucco Houses of Parliament, the Victoria and Alfred dock area, and the Bo-Kaap area, where the Cape Malays live in brightly coloured cube houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. We take the cable car up Table Mountain for wonderful views of Table Bay, the city and the sea (weather permitting).

DAY 16 Friday 4 June 2027 Cape Town
Today Chris will takes on a day tour south to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of Africa. We see the lighthouse on this famous southerly tip. We stop in Simon’s town the historic Naval town on the way back from the Cape.

DAY 17 Saturday 5 June 2027 Cape Town
A free day to explore Cape Town. You may like to take the ferry to visit the famed Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27 years imprisonment. Or enjoy a wine tour of Stellenbosch.

DAY 18 Sunday 6 June 2027 Departure
This morning we are transferred to the airport for our flights back to Australia.

DAY 19 Monday 7 June 2027 Arrive Australia
Today we arrive in Australia and the tour concludes.

About a third of people on tour are singles. We will endeavour to match people in twin-share cabins when available to save you the single supplement. The Travelrite team will look after you. Travelling with a group offers security and camaraderie.

The Travelrite escorted Celebrity Equinox cruise represents amazing value. There are no costly extras; everything is included in the one great price!

TOUR OPERATOR:
Cruise Offers, ATAS A10538 (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour operator.

TOUR COSTS:
The tour costs are based on airfare, general transport, and accommodation costs at 1/6/26. Cruise Offers reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to price will be made within 75 days of the start of the tour.

DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS:
A non-refundable deposit of $1,200 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 75 days before departure. Credit card fees are included in the price. A discount is available for payment by direct deposit.

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
Cancellations within 75 days of departure will result in the loss of all monies paid. Cancellation outside 75 days from departure will result in a cancellation fee of $1,200 per person.

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees due to illness, death in family, etc.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS AND CONDITIONS:
The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 75 days prior to departure. Cruise Offers reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost. Cruise Offers reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour.

REFUNDS:
The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilized after the tour has commenced.

RESPONSIBILITY:
Cruise Offers Pty Ltd. (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organizer. Cruise Offers acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be taken in the State of Victoria.

DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS:
You engage Cruise Offers to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Cruise Offers acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Cruise Offers may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Cruise Offers reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Cruise Offers your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Cruise Offers any cost thereof and you indemnify Cruise Offers in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Cruise Offers advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.

HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings can be made by completing a booking form and sending it with a non-refundable deposit of $1,200 per person to: Cruise Offers, 423 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria 3103. Further information can be obtained by telephoning Toll free: 1800 630 343, Phone: (03) 8803 6868, Email: sales@cruiseoffers.com.au, www.chrissmithcruise.com.au

ABOUT CRUISE OFFERS:
Cruise Offers Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 40 years. It is fully ATAS accredited (No. A10538) and fully IATA credited and directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. Cruise Offers has been operating special interest tours for over 38 years, and now runs over 120 tours a year. Cruise Offers Pty Ltd is a full member of the Australian Travel Industry Association – ATIA.