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West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Accra
From
Price on request
Duration
18 days
Countries
Ghana, Togo, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Benin, Congo, Angola
Activity
easy
Group size
Max 134
The adventure
People have been exchanging customs and ideas in Western Africa as long as there have been people. Now, it’s your turn. From the G Expedition, you’ll get the chance to explore one of Africa’s most vibrant (and curiously underexplored) regions from a hotel that goes wherever you do. A solid combination of activity and leisure, you’ll have ample time to spot rare birds and endemic wildlife with skilled naturalists, mingle in local markets and learn about the region from our experienced expedition staff, including naturalists, historians, anthropologists, and ornithologists. While at sea we’ll also enjoy South African wine tastings from our very own sommelier and enjoy daily lectures from experts. Africa by sea? We didn’t believe it was possible either.
Welcome to Cape Town, the most cosmopolitan city on the continent and one of the most stunning urban areas on Earth! Arrival day, so there are no planned activities. Arrival transfer is included.
Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, lunch at the Seaforth Restaurant before visiting Boulders Beach.
Days at sea will be filled with fascinating and entertaining educational programs presented by the expert expedition team. Join new friends in the ship’s popular pub. Relax on the ship’s deck or scan the horizon with binoculars in search of seabirds and marine life.
Visit the small Namibian town of Lüderitz and the ghost town of Kolmanskop.
Morning at sea may provide an opportunity to see fur seals and Cape Gannets. Upon arrival in Walvis Bay, explore the landscapes of the Namib Desert en route to a tour of the town of Swakopmund and possibly a chance to learn more about the wildlife of the estuary ecosystem.
Spend two days at sea immersed in educational lecture series, or simply kick back to a documentary film. For those looking for entertainment into the evening, listen to live music in the Polar Pub.
Spend two days at sea immersed in educational lecture series, or simply kick back to a documentary film. For those looking for entertainment into the evening, listen to live music in the Polar Pub.
Visit to the quaint towns of Sao Felipe de Benguela in Angola.
Spend the day at sea.
Visit the Congo’s Pointe Noire, the cliffs of Diosso Gorge, the museum, and the city’s very lively market.
Spend the day at sea.
This Portuguese colonial island nation is a tropical paradise of beaches, waterfalls, forests and friendly people. Visit the capital, São Tomé—once an important slave-trade post—and explore a nearby plantation. On a birding excursion, try to catch a glimpse of the islands’ endemic inhabitants.
Explore Príncipe via Zodiac boat.
Sit back and listen to the lecture series. Scan the horizon with binoculars, or join in on a possible wine tasting event.
Visit Cotonou and head to the town of Ouidah, home to voodoo and an important embarkation point for the slave trade.
Outside of Lomé, visit an Ewe village and interact with the locals to learn about their way of life and traditions. A visit to Lomé town includes a trip to the Centre Artisanal de Kpalime, a market famous for Batik.
Travel from the port at Tema to the busy capital of Accra. Enroute, visit a casket-maker’s shop, a local school, the national museum, and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Wildlife enthusiasts may choose to visit the Shai Game Reserve instead to view an abundance of wildlife. After the reserve, witness local bead-making and give it a try. Disembark and transfer to the hotel for the final night.
After breakfast, depart for the airport and flights homeward. Departure transfer is included.
At a glance
Duration
18 days
Route
Cape Town → Accra
Countries
Ghana, Togo, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Benin, Congo, Angola
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Food & Drink, Multi-Country / Grand Tour, Polar & Expedition, Sailing & Marine, Wildlife & Safari
Group size
Max 134
Ages
10+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
South Africa
Showing Days 1-7
16-day itinerary
Day 1Welcome to Cape Town
Cape TownWelcome to Cape Town, the most cosmopolitan city on the continent and one of the most stunning urban areas on Earth! Arrival day, so there are no planned activities. Arrival transfer is included.
Day 2Take a cable car ride to the top…
Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, lunch at the Seaforth Restaurant before visiting Boulders Beach.
Day 3Days at sea will be filled with fascinating…The Expedition has ample public space in the lounge and library, join new friends in the ship’s popular pub. Alternatively, spend time relaxing on the ship’s deck or scanning the horizon with binoculars or a camera in search of seabirds and marine life. As always, high-end dining experiences will be enjoyed in the ship’s dining room.
The Expedition has ample public space in the lounge and library, join new friends in the ship’s popular pub. Alternatively, spend time relaxing on the ship’s deck or scanning the horizon with binoculars or a camera in search of seabirds and marine life. As always, high-end dining experiences will be enjoyed in the ship’s dining room.
Day 4Visit the small Namibian town of Lüderitz…Within minutes of disembarking from G Expedition on the southern coast of Namibia, we encounter ascending blocks of architectural evidence that the seaside town of Lüderitz had indeed been founded by German settlers who brought their culture with them to southwest Africa. Just a few miles north, we travel through the dwellings of the mining ghost town of Kolmanskop.
Within minutes of disembarking from G Expedition on the southern coast of Namibia, we encounter ascending blocks of architectural evidence that the seaside town of Lüderitz had indeed been founded by German settlers who brought their culture with them to southwest Africa. Just a few miles north, we travel through the dwellings of the mining ghost town of Kolmanskop.
Day 5Morning at sea may provide an opportunity…Begin by setting off to see the fantastic Welwitchias – a living fossil that has existed since the day of the dinosaur. Soon after, head off to look at the Moonlandscape, which is yet another portion of the desert with formations of such unusual peaks and valleys stretching off into tomorrow.
Begin by setting off to see the fantastic Welwitchias – a living fossil that has existed since the day of the dinosaur. Soon after, head off to look at the Moonlandscape, which is yet another portion of the desert with formations of such unusual peaks and valleys stretching off into tomorrow.
Day 6Spend two days at sea immersed in educational…
Spend two days at sea immersed in educational lecture series, or simply kick back to a documentary film. For those looking for entertainment into the evening, listen to live music in the Polar Pub.
Day 7Spend two days at sea immersed in educational…
Spend two days at sea immersed in educational lecture series, or simply kick back to a documentary film. For those looking for entertainment into the evening, listen to live music in the Polar Pub.
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Your journey through
Benin
Day 17Travel from the port at Tema…Accra
AccraTravel from the port at Tema to the busy capital of Accra. Enroute, visit a casket-maker’s shop, a local school, the national museum, and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Wildlife enthusiasts may choose to visit the Shai Game Reserve instead to view an abundance of wildlife. After the reserve, witness local bead-making and give it a try. Disembark and transfer to the hotel for the final night.
Day 18After breakfast
After breakfast, depart for the airport and flights homeward. Departure transfer is included.
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