South Africa Cruises

Towering Table Mountain is one of the continent’s – possibly the world’s – most iconic landmarks. It’s just a part of a national park offering stunning biodiversity and spectacular views. Other impressive sites include Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

Robben Island was long a place of political imprisonment. It is now a living museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can take tours of the former Maximum Security Prison, where notable former residents include Nelson Mandela and Jacob Zuma.

South Africa has an impressive winemaking history and heritage stretching back to the 17th century. Constantia – a suburb of Cape Town and the oldest winemaking centre in South Africa – is where it all began. Cape Point is a popular area for wineries, too.

More Indians reside in Durban than any other country outside of India itself. Glimpses of India are visible in the sights, smells and sounds around the city. Many women still wear sarees, the national dress of India, and Indian cuisine is popular. Try bunny chow, a delicious hollow, half-loaf of bread filled with curry, a quintessential Durban meal.

Durban is a magnet for sun worshippers and surfers and as a result is affectionately known as the surf city. Its beaches extend along the Golden Mile, and include a number of beaches that have achieved the renowned Blue Flag Status, which testifies to their safety, cleanliness, adequate facilities and environmental responsibility and are among the best-managed in the world.

Originally established in 1931 to provide sanctuary for the remaining 11 elephants in the area, Addo Elephant Park – the third-largest national park in South Africa – is now home to more than 350 of them, as well as Cape buffalo, black rhinos and much more.

A poignant reminder of Apartheid, Port Elizabeth’s townships play a huge part in South African life. Home to thousands of locals, these thriving areas offer an authentic insight into extreme poverty while remaining places of hope and creativity.

One of the oldest game reserves in Africa, Hluhluwe spans a whopping 96,000 hectares of hilly landscapes, which are home to diverse wildlife including the mighty ‘Big Five’. The reserve was once the exclusive personal hunting ground of King Shaka Zulu.

Rich in varied flora and fauna, the vast iSimangaliso Wetland Park stretches across 332,000 hectares, making it the third-largest protected area in South Africa. It includes the Lake St Lucia Estuary, which alone features 526 species of bird.