Celebrate the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays in Africa!
Imagine that your holiday journey begins and ends in Cape Town as you sail along South Africa’s coast.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Port Elizabeth, known as “The Friendly City,” where you can delve into its storied history on the Donkin Heritage Trail. You can also dig your toes in the sand at beautiful Hobie Beach or visit the animal sanctuary of Addo Elephant National Park – home to the densest population of elephants in the world.
Then, from the town of East London, discover the white-sand beaches and dunes of the Sunshine and Wild Coasts. East London is nestled between the Buffalo and Nahoon Rivers. East London’s charming 19th-century architecture and vibrant cultural scene are a gateway to breathtaking wildlife safaris and the Amatola Mountains inland.
Celebrate a special Christmas day at sea while all the festive details are taken care of. Then, awaken in Maputo, Mozambique, to discover colonial-era architecture and the markets, parks, and shops of the Old Town. Maputo has Portuguese colonial-era architecture and a colorful mix of modern cultures.
In Richards Bay, go on a safari at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, home to Africa’s “big five” animals and the largest white rhino population on Earth. Richards Bay is perched on a lagoon where the Mhlatuze River meets the Indian Ocean and is the gateway to Zululand.
Then, it’s another overnight stay on the cruise ship—this time in Durban—where you can lay back and relax on the sandy Golden Mile and tour traditional Zulu homesteads. Known as “the Asian Capital of South Africa,” Durban is a city on the Indian Ocean where Zulu, Indian, and European cultures thrive against the backdrop of golden sand beaches, majestic mountain ranges, and plunging valleys.
Finally, after another blissful day at sea, you will return to Cape Town to ring in the new year.
With an immersive three-night stay in Cape Town, there’s plenty of time to explore this capital city. Your Cape Town experience starts with an evening where you’ll enjoy a traditional 14-dish tasting menu while entertained by the rhythms of the interactive marimba percussion and djembe drumming session. You’ll also have the unique experience of visiting the exciting and multi-chromatic Malay Quarter, where you’ll meet locals with whom you’ll prepare and eat lunch.
You will also learn about Cape Town’s past and apartheid history, enjoy countless outdoor adventures from mountain peaks to rugged coasts, and sip your way around the world-renowned Cape Winelands.
Cape Town, a beautiful mix of natural and man-made pleasures, is Africa’s treasure for a good reason.
If a trip to South Africa is on your bucket list, it’s time to cross it off now!
