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Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of South Africa during a sensational cruise holiday at the meeting point of two of the world’s major oceans. Discover the main port cities in this southernmost country in the African continent, including Cape Town, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth. Gaze in awe at South Africa’s enchanting wildlife, pristine sandy beaches, rolling sand dunes and towering mountain ranges. This spellbinding nation is also renowned for its delicious food, diverse cultures and unrivalled hospitality. A luxury cruise in this jawdropping destination is guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable experience.
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South Africa is an awe-inspiring choice for a luxury cruise, with its stunning natural beauty and vast coastline stretching more than 2,500km. This mesmerising land, which is steeped in rich history and culture, is divided into 9 provinces and unusually has three capital cities, namely Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. When you visit the country’s big cities you can’t fail to be impressed with the architecture, attractions, fabulous nightlife and wonderful people. Enjoy the cool urban edge of Cape Town, discover the perfect blend of culture and architecture in beach city Durban or soak up the addictive energy in the dazzling mega-city of Johannesburg.
There’s no better place than South Africa to get close to nature and encounter some of the world’s most impressive wildlife in the country’s magnificent game reserves which include the colossal Kruger National Park, Madikwe Game Reserve and Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. The country’s phenomenal natural attractions are truly awesome, with pristine sandy beaches, giant coral reefs, enthralling volcanoes, turquoise lagoons and enchanting deserts among the delights waiting to be discovered. A myriad of exciting outdoor activities includes abseiling down Capetown’s Table Mountain, bungee jumping from the Garden Route's Bloukrans Bridge, exploring the Cango Caves, hiking the Otter Trail and shark cage diving in the Cape of Good Hope.
When it’s time to dine in South Africa you’ll find everything from charming street food stalls offering local delicacies to world-class restaurants where you’ll savour gourmet fare. A trip to a vineyard in Cape Town to sample some of the country’s incredible wine is highly recommended and a rhythmic display by Zulu dancers is a spectacle that’s not to be missed. This incredible country is a real melting pot of fascinating cultures, colours, styles and traditions which is easily capable of creating magical memories that will last a lifetime.
There's no shortage of gastronomic delights in South Africa to tantalise your tastebuds. Botobie is the national dish featuring spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping, Chow is a hollowed-out loaf which is filled with delicious Indian curry and Boerewors is a fresh beef sausage that is perfect for grilling and can also contain other meats including lamb, pork and venison.
Biltong is a traditional beef snack which is cured by a unique process and Chakalaka is a hugely popular spicy relish South which often accompanies stews, curries and other dishes. Vetkoek, which is Afrikaans for 'fat cake', is a delicious deep fried pastry bun and Koeksisters are scrumptious pastries which are coated in a sticky syrup.
South Africa produces superb wine but it also has several iconic traditional drinks including Mampoer which consists of apricot, peach and litchi, and Van Der Hum Liqueur which features many flavoursome ingredients such as potstill brandy, tangerines, wine distillate, herbs and spices.
South Africa is a great place to visit all year round, but the period from May to September has special appeal as it offers ideal conditions for viewing the country’s wildlife on a safari adventure. This is the time when the east of the country, where the main wildlife parks and reserves, including Kruger National Park, has its dry season, with more animals to observe around the rivers and waterholes.
A better time for visiting Cape town and surrounding areas for a beach holiday is during its dry summer months from November to March. The KwaZulu-Natal coast enjoys sunshine throughout the year, making it ideal for visiting at any time, and June to November is the best time to see the greatest number of whales on South Africa’s Whale Coast.
South Africa is home to a myriad of magnificent attractions which will take your breath way. Kruger National Park will wow you with its diverse range of wild animals, including elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes, in a spellbinding 19,485 square km expanse. Take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, for stunning views over the city of Cape Town or admire the mesmerising coastal scenery at the Cape of Good Hope.
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct in Johannesburg is an emotive must-see fortress museum which recounts South Africa’s journey to democracy, while it’s certainly worth taking a boat trip to Robben Island where former South African President Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Maclear’s Beacon is an amazing place for hiking, climbing and abseiling and Boulders Beach is a glorious sandy cove with a resident penguin colony. There’s so much to see and do in this amazing country that you’ll face an impossible challenge of trying to fit it all in.
