Seabourn East Africa: 15 nights from Mahe Island with Seabourn Sojourn
Jan 13, 2025

Praslin

Nosy Be

Mamoudzou

Durban

Stretching along a strip of yellow-blue sand, Durban is the third most populous city in South Africa. The waterfront, with its expanse of hotels, skyscrapers and bars, remains a symbol of the city, and the city center, with some grand colonial buildings and charming Art Deco architecture, perfectly represent the typical African style. The city is famous for being a place with the largest concentration of people of Indian descent in the country.

For this reason, Durban also boasts sights, sounds and smells typical of the subcontinent. Even though the beach is always the favorite spot, many visitors visit the suburbs, chock-full of housing, shopping malls, funky bars and elegant restaurants and they describe these areas as beautiful and not to be missed.

Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth

Mossel Bay

Cape Town

In the heart of South Africa's breathtaking landscapes, there is a city shrouded in mystical aura and historical mysteries, and it’s Cape Town. This is a place where the grandeur of mountain peaks, endless beaches, and the turbulent ocean waters converge, create beauty and magic. Cape Town is graced by its iconic symbol – Table Mountain, which towers over the city like a guardian of ancient secrets and legends. Visitors can ascend this natural wonder to enjoy stunning views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean coastline.

Cape Town is also renowned for its cultural diversity. It attracts artists, musicians, and writers from all parts of the world, inspiring them with its unique atmosphere. The streets of Cape Town are vibrant with local markets, street art, and cafes offering dishes from various parts of Africa and the world. An interesting fact about Cape Town is its unique geography. The city is located at the southernmost tip of the continent, where the Table Bay is one of the largest and deepest natural harbors in the world. This makes it an ideal departure point for cruises along the Atlantic Ocean.

Cruises from Cape Town offer exciting journeys along the shores of South Africa, including stops at historic sites like Robben Island, where political prisoners of the apartheid era, including Nelson Mandela, were imprisoned. If you're interested in the underwater world, you can visit the largest aquarium in the Southern Hemisphere. For photography enthusiasts, we recommend the Bo-Kaap district, where houses are painted in vibrant colors.

Cruises from Cape Town also provide the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of South Africa's Western Cape, encountering wildlife and national parks, majestic waterfalls and endless beaches along the way. Cape Town not only impresses with its beauty and cultural heritage but also serves as the perfect starting point for thrilling cruise adventures, allowing guests to discover all the grandeur and diversity of this remarkable part of Africa.