AFRICA PORTS & CITIES
AFRICA PORTS & CITIES
| Cape Town | Durban | East London | Maputo |
| Mossel Bay | Richards Bay |
Cape Town
Cruise to the Spectacular 'Garden City' of Cape Town, Dramatically Framed by Table Mountain
Few cities are blessed with a setting as spectacular as Cape Towns, nestling as it does in the foothills of the 3,000ft flat-topped Table Mountain, just a few miles from the southern tip of Africa - the Cape of Good Hope. You will see straightaway why it is called the 'Garden City' of South Africa, as there is so much greenery in the many parks and botanical gardens mixed in among some well-preserved historical buildings. Cruise in to Cape Town's impressive Victoria and Alfred waterfront development. Imaginatively landscaped and linked by a series of bridges, the V&A has a mouth-watering array of classy shops, quirky boutiques and handicraft stores, as well as tasty cafés and restaurants, most with superb ocean views. But do not linger too long as there is much to explore further afield in the vineyards, nature reserves and beaches around the city.
Durban
Cruise to Subtropical Durban, with More Than 200 Sunny Days a Year - South Africa
Surrounded by miles of spectacular sandy beaches, a cruise to Durban offers arguably South Africa's most multi-cultural city with a large Indian population adding to its rich diversity. The country's third largest city is blessed by a subtropical climate, giving it a real holiday feel whenever you visit. Situated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban offers myriad outdoor activities such as canoeing, cycling, surfing, diving, sailing, hiking and golf. Dolphin shows are on offer at the Seaworld attraction while hiring a rickshaw to travel along the beachfront is a fun way to soak up the atmosphere. Visit the bustling Victoria Street market to pick up a bargain or head for the city hall which houses an art gallery and natural science museum.
East London
East London is situated at the mouth of the Buffalo and Nahoon Rivers in one of the most romantic regions of South Africa.
With unspoilt beaches, waterfalls tumbling into the sea and pristine forest areas. Of its many private reserves Inkwenkwezi is within easy reach of the city, Driving through the dry, natural grasslands, the game viewing is truly exhilirating. The city musuem offers a more historical look at natural life here. The most fascinating exhibit being the coelacanthus - a prehistoric predator fish estimated to be about 350 million years old, once thought to be extinct.
Maputo
Africa Cruise to Maputo, Mozambique, a Rising Star
Cruise to one of Africa's more appealing capitals, Maputo with wide avenues, relaxed street cafes and a lively cultural scene. The city museum and market are worth a look, as are the Central Railway Station and curious Iron House, both designed by Gustave Eiffel. After years of civil war, Mozambique, home to 1,500 miles of pristine Indian Ocean beachfront, is one of Africa's rising stars. There is no shortage of things to do and see in Maputo, from history to art to culture to the outdoors, the attractions are plentiful.
Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay, as Name Suggest is Famous for its Mussels, as Well as for Oysters and Black Marlin -South Africa
The hillside town of Mossel Bay lies on the promontory of Cape St. Blaize. Navigators such as Bartholomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama took shelter in Mossel Bay and left messages to friends and colleagues in the trunk of the Post Office Tree, a famous milkwood that still stands today.
Richards Bay
Cruise to Richards Bay, the Huge Crocodile of 6.7 Metres was Shot Here – Watch Out! - South Africa
Cruise to the lagoon in South Africa's Mhatuze River, Richard's Bay, named after the British admiral who directed British naval operations during the Anglo-Zulu War – is home to a vast population of aquatic birds attracted to the area by a rich supply of fish. Before Richard's Bay was transformed from a small 19th century holiday town to a major port, crocodiles, sharks and hippos frequented its lagoon; indeed, the town was famous as the site where hunter John Dunn shot the longest crocodile ever recorded in South Africa – a whopping 6.7 metre beast – in 1891. Today, part of the lagoon is a nature reserve surrounded by verdant Richard's Bay Park and its inhabitants are rather less scary. Rare pink-backed pelicans have been spotted alongside flamingos, cormorants and waders while the waters are a nursery for grunter, salmon, perch and yellowfin. So do not forget your camera and binoculars when you go ashore here.
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