Silversea West and South Africa: 19 nights from Cape Town with Silver Dawn
Apr 11, 2027

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.

The mother city of South Africa occupies one of the most beautiful positions in the world, with an iconic mountain located right in its center. As beautiful as the beaches and surrounding vineyards, the harsh desert of Table Mountain is covered with a unique flora, which captures everyone's attention.

With 6.5 million international tourists, South Africa appears to be the first destination in Africa. The inhabitants of Cape Town are truly open to tourism, which began at the threshold of the 90s, at the end of apartheid. Thanks to a significant regional and European tourism development, in recent years, the nation has grown considerably. African visitors are distinguished from those from overseas, differentiated by the activities carried out and seasonal movements.

But everyone participates fully in the development of the tourism sector. For lovers of architecture, the city is also famous for its colonial style, called Cape Dutch, particularly evident in the Constantia districts. During your stay in this fabulous place, you can stroll through the main streets: starting from Piazza Heerengracht where the first camp of the East India Company was founded. A short distance away, shopping lovers can also enjoy and discover Adderley Street, the main shopping street.

Without forgetting Government Avenue, where passers-by will find themselves in a beautiful glazed walkway of ancient oaks. Here museums abound, such as the Museum of History and Culture, the oldest South African institute after the Castle of Good Hope, residence of the city's first governors in the second half of the 17th century.

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Walvis Bay

Namibian Coastal Expeditions from Walvis Bay!

Set sail on an extraordinary cruise from Walvis Bay, Namibia, a unique coastal city nestled between the vast Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its abundant birdlife, seal colonies, and stunning desert landscapes, Walvis Bay offers an unparalleled departure point for exploring the dramatic coast of Namibia and beyond. Prepare for a journey filled with incredible wildlife, breathtaking natural beauty, and unforgettable discoveries in one of Africa's most captivating regions.

Walvis Bay

Namibian Coastal Expeditions from Walvis Bay!

Set sail on an extraordinary cruise from Walvis Bay, Namibia, a unique coastal city nestled between the vast Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its abundant birdlife, seal colonies, and stunning desert landscapes, Walvis Bay offers an unparalleled departure point for exploring the dramatic coast of Namibia and beyond. Prepare for a journey filled with incredible wildlife, breathtaking natural beauty, and unforgettable discoveries in one of Africa's most captivating regions.

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.

 

 

Tema

West African Journeys from 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.

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Abidjan

 

 

Abidjan is the former political capital and main economic center of the country of Ivory Coast. As of 2011, it is the largest city in the nation and the third French-speaking city in the world, after Paris and Kinshasa. Considered the cultural center of West Africa, Abidjan is characterized by a high level of industrialization and urbanization. In the Plateau district, often nicknamed the "Little Manhattan", it is identified as one of the largest western cities in Africa. This metropolis has many tourist sites to see. Visitors can enjoy the various monuments, such as the Treichville Mosque, the Cocody Mosque, or the Cathedral of St. Paul. Culture and history lovers can discover the many museums, including the Goethe Institute, the Civic Museum, the American Cultural Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the French Cultural Center, the Museum of Civilization, the National Museum, the Palace of Culture and the craft center. It also has the Banco National Park. Sassandra, 210 km west of Abidjan, connected daily by bus, is known for its beautiful beaches, but what makes it particularly noteworthy is its fishing village. The wonder of wonders is Poly-Plage, a fantastic natural phenomenon. The climate is equatorial in the south with temperatures around 30 °C, with a rainy season that lasts from May to November, the rest of the time with occasional rainfall, in a very humid environment. In the north, the rainy season is less marked and stops in September, followed by a dry season, with clear skies and cool nights, from November to March. Ideal period to discover this tropical place.

Banjul

Banjul, the capital of the Gambia, is a port city, peaceful African, exotic on the island of Santa Maria at the mouth of the Gambia River. Rich in history, Banjul has many colonial buildings and museums. The area around has wonderful and wide beaches on the edge of the tropical blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Boat trips on the Gambia River from Banjul are exciting. You will discover the fauna of the Gambia and its tradition.

The former center of the slave trade, founded by the British in 1816, is rich in many interesting monuments such as the State House in Banjul and the Banjul Court. At the entrance to Banjul is the Arch 22, an imposing monument 35 meters high, with a fantastic view of the city.
The African Heritage Museum has an excellent collection of African paintings and statues. There are also several beautiful mosques and two cathedrals. There are good shopping opportunities in the famous Albert market where you can experience the original African way of life, full of colors and scents with frequent African concerts.
The famous locations in Gambia are Fajara, Kololi, Kotu, and Bakau, all located near Banjul. These locations have a good selection of hotels and restaurants, and wide sandy beaches surrounded by palm trees offering good opportunities for water sports.
For those interested in flora and fauna, Abuko is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Gambia. Another popular tourist attraction is Kachikally Crocodile Pool in Bakau. The beautiful Gambia River, over 1000 km long, and its banks are full of mangroves.
Banjul offers a pleasant tropical climate, a long dry season from November to May, and a rainy season from June to November.

 

Dakar

Explore West Africa from Dakar!

Set sail on an enriching journey from Dakar, Senegal, a vibrant and bustling port city on the West African coast. Known for its colorful markets, historical sites, and lively culture, Dakar offers a truly unique starting point for exploring the diverse landscapes and rich heritage of Africa. Prepare for an adventure that combines cultural immersion with serene sea travel, promising profound discoveries and unforgettable experiences.

The city of Dakar is located along the Atlantic coast of Senegal, on an ancient volcano whose eruption gave rise to the Cap-Vert Peninsula. Other islands are located nearby, including that of Gorée, to the south, those of the Madeleine, to the west and Ngor to the north. An ancient fishing village, Dakar or Dahar means "tamarind" in Wolof (one of the six national languages of Senegal). Today the administrative, political, military, economic, social and cultural metropolis is a cosmopolitan, African and European city, with more than two million inhabitants. Several dates that mark the history of the city and the region, are between the 16th and 19th centuries, the highlight of the slave trade. The city was officially founded on May 25, 1857 by Pinet LAPRADE. The first cadastral map of Dakar was developed in June 1858. 4 years later, in June 1862, they formed a new alignment plan of the area. The city of Goree was founded in 1872 and on April 4, 1960, Dakar became the capital of Senegal. This metropolis has many places to offer. Tourists will be mainly attracted by the African Art Museum and the Antenna Gallery. Other important sites, in colonial style, are the Town Hall outside the Presidential Palace, jealously guarded by its guards in traditional clothes. Finally, don't miss the Dakar Mosque and the Hann natural park, with its numerous animals. Many typical products of the Dakar region are available to holidaymakers in various shops. Wide choice of souvenirs including fabrics, wooden sculptures, jewelry, sandals, bags, paintings, bronze objects, ceramics and musical instruments. Music, dance and traditional wrestling are part of the Dakar landscape. You will also notice the presence of a large shopping center (Plaza Mar), inaugurated in 2010, inside you will find a wellness center, a games room and a bowling alley. French is the official language and the only one taught in the public school system.