Variety Cruises will set sail on its new cruise adventure to West Africa in December 2010. The Rivers of West Africa cruise explores a land of lush vegetation and cultural beauty by way of the winding Saloun and Gambia rivers. Embarking from Dakar, Senegal, the eight-day program sails December 17, 2010 through March 18, 2011, with fares beginning at $2,490 per person, per week.

Passengers will sail aboard the mega yacht Pegasus, which hosts just 46 guests with 23 cabins in a relaxed, congenial atmosphere. The vessel will be fully refurbished in March 2010.

The Rivers of West Africa cruise departs Fridays from Dakar in Senegal and sets sail to Djiffere via the Saloun River. From Djiffere, passengers have the unique opportunity to explore the vibrant village of Joal Fadiout, a fishing community built entirely of shells.

The cruise continues along the Gambia River to the following ports of call:
- Tendaba, home to Kiang West National Park and the Baobolong Reserve
- Kuntaur, a thriving port village on the Gambia river
- Janjangbureh, location of River Gambia National Park, a conservations sanctuary for chimpanzees, hippopotamuses, Nile crocodiles and many bird species
- Banjul, the capital city of Gambia and nearby the Nature Reserves of Abuko and Makasutu

Optional pre or post land program extensions feature seven days in Mali and Timbuktu.