Southeast Africa Unveiled - Port Louis to Cape Town

Overview

A 15-night voyage aboard Seven Seas Voyager, departing Port Louis on 17 Jan 2027 and arriving in Cape Town, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Port LouisEmbark

   17 Jan 2027

   Depart 19:00

   Part of the charm of travel is to be transported to places that will stay in your memory forever. Mauritius with its translucent waters, moon-white beaches, ebony forests and rare orchids will enchant you. Port-Louis, located in the north-west of Mauritius, was given its name by the French governor, De Nyon in honor of King Louis XV. Travel to the rim of Trou-aux-cerfs, an extinct volcanic, now a tropical forest. Meditate on the beauty of Grand-Bassin (Ganga Talao), a sacred lake and pilgrimage place for Hindus, and marvel at the serene beauty of the Plaine-Champagne forest reserve and the spectacular Black River Gorge.
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   Day 2 ·Ponte Des Galets

   18 Jan 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   If it were any easier to get to this remote island, it wouldn’t be paradise. Relax amid colonial-style Creole homes or explore sonorous tropical waterfalls like the Bride’s Veil. Relax by a tranquil lagoon, swayed by tropical breezes or take a dip on a black sand beach. Réunion’s picture-postcard ambiance includes the breathtaking lunar landscape of Piton de la Fournaise, a still active volcano.
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   Day 3 ·Cruising the Indian Ocean

   19 Jan 2027
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   Day 4 ·Fort Dauphin

   20 Jan 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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   Day 5 ·Cruising the Indian Ocean

   21 Jan 2027
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   Day 6 ·Toliara, Madagascar

   22 Jan 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   23 Jan 2027
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   Day 8 ·Maputo

   24 Jan 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 16:00

   Discover the relaxed charm of Maputo with its wide, European style boulevards, lush with jacaranda, bougainvillea and other tropical foliage, where old colonial palaces are mixed in with modern high-rise buildings. Visit The Cathedral built in 1944 in the shape of a cross, then the lively Mercado Central. Enjoy a snack of freshly roasted cashews and a cold bottled drink. Stop by the National Museum of Art then stroll along the Avenida Julius Nyerere, browsing the boutiques, vendors, and restaurants. Look for African waxprint and woven fabrics, beautiful wooden boxes and picture frames. Seek out the surreal Pancho Guedes buildings, reminiscent of Gaudi. Visit the Praça de Trabalhadores designed by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century. Sip coffee in one of the many outdoor cafés as you watch the world go by in this vibrant seaside capital.
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   Day 9 ·Cruising the Indian Ocean

   25 Jan 2027
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    Day 10 ·Durban

    26 Jan 2027

    Arrive 08:00

    A bustling, subtropical city and Africa’s busiest port, Vasco da Gama is said to have sighted Durban Bay on Christmas Day, 1497, naming the land Natal as a mark of respect for the Nativity. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today , Durban delights the traveler with its colorful mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods and memorable excursions to game reserves and the traditional lifestyle of the Zulu people. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront and the scented Botanic Gardens and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.
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    Day 11 ·Durban

    27 Jan 2027

    A bustling, subtropical city and Africa’s busiest port, Vasco da Gama is said to have sighted Durban Bay on Christmas Day, 1497, naming the land Natal as a mark of respect for the Nativity. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today , Durban delights the traveler with its colorful mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods and memorable excursions to game reserves and the traditional lifestyle of the Zulu people. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront and the scented Botanic Gardens and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.
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    Day 12 ·Durban

    28 Jan 2027

    Depart 14:00

    A bustling, subtropical city and Africa’s busiest port, Vasco da Gama is said to have sighted Durban Bay on Christmas Day, 1497, naming the land Natal as a mark of respect for the Nativity. The name Durban was acquired in 1843 when Port Natal was renamed for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today , Durban delights the traveler with its colorful mosaic of ethnic neighborhoods and memorable excursions to game reserves and the traditional lifestyle of the Zulu people. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront and the scented Botanic Gardens and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.
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    Day 13 ·East London

    29 Jan 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Located on the Eastern Cape of South Africa, East London is home to the country’s only river port. Founded in 1836, East London lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean between the Buffalo River and Nahoon River. Its sub-tropical climate and beautiful natural environment make East London a popular tourist destination, with nearby safari reserves for those looking to catch a glimpse of the Big Five game animals.
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    Day 14 ·Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    30 Jan 2027

    Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

    Located at the endpoint of South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed “The Friendly City.” While regarded as one of the country’s most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area’s beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.
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    Day 15 ·Mossel Bay

    31 Jan 2027

    Arrive 07:00Depart 15:00

    Situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay offers more than 37 miles of beaches and at least 300 days of sunshine a year. Known as the location where the first Europeans made landfall on South African soil in 1488, today’s Mossel Bay is one of the country’s most popular beach destinations, as well as a haven for outdoor adventurers.
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    Day 16 ·Cape TownDisembark

    1 Feb 2027

    Arrive 07:00

    Called ‘the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth’ and regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town offers museums, lush parks and shops. Impressive mountains, magnificent beaches and outstanding wineries add to the attraction. Ride a cable-car to the top of famous flat-topped Table Mountain and gaze at the mosaic of towering mountains, verdant valleys and the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The historical highlight is Robben Island, once the prison holding such outstanding anti-apartheid leaders as Nelson Mandela.

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