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Set off on a journey of a lifetime as you cruise along the coastlines of Africa. Enjoy all the shoreside highlights you’d expect of an African adventure, from safari drives across savannahs to discovering cosmopolitan cities and culture-rich communities. Discover something new at each port, whether you are cruising around South Africa, hugging the spectacular West Coast, or island hopping the islands of Cape Verde.

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Mauritius & South Africa Voyage

15 Days Port Louis to Cape Town

Operator: Azamara Cruises

From 7,645

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African Coastline Explorer

18 Days Mahe to Cape Town

Operator: Azamara Cruises

From 6,984

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Madagascar & South Africa

12 Days Port Louis to Durban

Operator: Ponant

From 13,962

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South Africa

5 Days Durban to Durban

Operator: MSC Cruises

From 661

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Ponant

(4) Reviews

It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores,...more

African Cruises16

Budget:Luxury

Known For:Luxury Expeditions

Fleet Size:13

Oceania

(5) Reviews

You can sail to the far corners of the globe on Oceania's small, luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel like you’re coming home to family. From the moment...more

African Cruises18

Budget:Luxury

Known For:Finest Cuisine at Sea

Fleet Size:7

MSC Cruises

(7) Reviews

Our cruises are designed to enrich, delight and create unforgettable emotions that only the sea can create. We offer an enriching, immersive and safe cruise...more

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Budget:Premium

Known For:Mediterranean Specialists

Fleet Size:22

Discover Must do experiences and highlights on a cruise around Africa

Take a Safari from Richards Bay

Take a safari drive through rolling hills and sprawling savannahs as you set off in search of the Big Five from this gateway to Zululand.

Shop the Markets of Mozambique

Stroll the wide European style boulevards of Maputo and shop the colourful markets where the smell of freshly roasted cashews fills the air.

Meet the Wildlife of Madagascar

Spot lemurs darting amidst the unique flora found in Madagascar's Nature Reserves, home to plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth.

Discover the Nature of Namibia at Walvis Bay

Explore the Walvis Bay area, where stands of flamingos call the natural lagoon home and towering dunes overlook the landscape. Don’t pass up a 4x4 adventure to spot wildlife in the rolling sands of the Namib Desert.

Explore Cape Town and Cape Winelands

Rich history meets modern flair in this cosmopolitan South African city, cradled by stunning surrounds. Whether you’re descending into the cellars of the nearby Winelands or climbing Table Mountain by cable car, you’re in for a treat.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their Africa cruises

Sydney To Southampton (Centenary World Voyage) David and Patricia, VIC, Australia, Mar 2023

The cruise was very good all the staff was terrific. The food was out of this world you would not go hungry. Entertainment very good. The drinks were a bit expensive, a bit surprised as they charge a % fee for service charge. The drinks package was too much you would be an alcoholic by the time you reached UK. We will be going again with Cunard cruises ...read more

1st Cunard Cruise David and Patricia, Vic, Australia, Mar 2023

Great what a trip - better than flying. Staff and crew were great friendly and helpful didn't realise how relaxing it was. Thanks to Hannah and Global Journeys.