Silversea West and South Africa: 17 nights from Walvis Bay with Silver Wind
Apr 6, 2026

Namibe

Ilha dos Tigres

Luanda

 Capital of Angola, in southern Africa. Luanda is divided into two main areas which include first the lower city, around its bay (including the ancient colonial city, the fortress and the port) and secondly the upper city, the modern district.

Forty years of civil war left Angola cut off from the rest of the world until 2002. Now increasingly courted by Western countries for its oil exports, it is becoming more and more a regional power willing to compete directly on many diplomatic issues.
The main and memorable places of this city are:
The fortress of São Miguel, ideally located, was built in 1576 by the Portuguese to defend Luanda from its assailants from Europe. The walls of the fortress house statues and old war equipment and a small chapel, where you have an incredible and complete view of the city.
Luanda has three museums, the Museo de Historia Natural, the Museo das Forcas Central, here is located in the oldest palace in the city, and the Museu de Antropologia, here shows African masks, native instruments, and hunting artifacts. Architecture enthusiasts should not miss the colonial churches of Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, from the 17th century.
The Marginal, more formally known as Avenida 4 de Fevreiro, is the avenue along the bay of Luanda. Starting from the port to the entrance of the Ilha peninsula, meeting the city center with the new and old buildings and many towers under construction, various of the most beautiful restaurants in the city and the local yacht club. The Marginal is also flanked by old colonial buildings, used for public offices. (National Bank, Post Office, Industry Museums, Ministry of Communication, etc.).
Luanda has a tropical climate. The average annual temperature is 24°C: the average winter from January reached 27°C, with a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of 24°C; summer average in July drops to 21°C, with a maximum of 24°C and a minimum of 18°C.
The inhabitants of Luanda are mainly of African ethnic groups, but also present a small community of Portuguese origin. Many Brazilians have arrived recently, following the economic recovery that followed the end of the civil war. It has an official language, which is also the most widely spoken, Portuguese.

Pointe Noire

Pointe Noire

Pointe Noire

Saint Denis

Saint Denis is a city on Reunion Island, near Madagascar and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was established between XVII and XVIII Century and is currently a French overseas department. The city offers incomparable landscapes and postcard sunsets, the photography enthusiasts will fall in love with it. Saint Denis Cathedral is a famous catholic church built in Romanic style and dated back to XIX Century. It has been a historical monument of France since 70’s. From the port of Saint Denis it is possible to embark on the cruises to the Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles to visit wonderful places and get in direct contact with a wild and lush nature.

Saint Denis is a beautiful place where you can enjoy a lush nature and practice open-air sports, such as canyoning, for incomparable adventures. You cannot miss out the cannons at Les Barachois near the coast, a monument dedicated to Roland Garros, a hero from World War I.

Bombom Island

Cotonou

Lome

Lome

Takoradi

Tema

Set sail on an enriching journey from Tema, Ghana, a major port city on the West African coast, located near the vibrant capital of Accra. This bustling port offers a dynamic departure point for exploring the diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures of West Africa. Prepare for a cruise filled with unique cultural immersion, historical insights, and breathtaking coastal scenery, promising an unforgettable adventure.