Africa … even saying the name conjures up a sense of exploring, of adventure, of the exotic and of a region of the world similar but oh so different to home.
With diverse areas to discover, I always warn travellers that Africa gets under your skin, that once you go you will feel compelled to return.
Which animals will you love the most on safari …. I think warthogs are a hoot – they run around with a jaunty step and their tails pointed to the sky.
Lions are majestic languishing in the shade one minute and sprinting after prey the next. Beware the hippos and elephants that can charge if spooked.
Don’t miss the oxpeckers who fly to the lofty heights of the giraffe to pick off the ticks.
Sundowners are a tradition on safari, stop in the evening light near a waterhole and the rangers will set up snacks and drinks to enjoy while watching the spectacular sunsets.
Cape Town is a wonderful place to visit. Venture out to southern tip of the Cape of Good Hope, take the gondola up Table Mountain, visit Robin Island infamous as the incarceration spot for Nelson Mandela, or visit the wine region of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
The deserts of Namibia and the thundering of Victoria Falls, the inland delta Okavango and the Great Rift Valley are all fascinating.
Perhaps trekking in to see the gorillas has always been on your bucket list? Graham from Bench Africa is joining us on the mountain to share stories of this vast continent and share the best ways to visit.
Sara from Silversea will also join us July 23 to tell tales of the sea.
Luxury cruise line Silversea offers both classic cruising and expedition.
With over 900 destinations on all seven continents, you’ll explore iconic cities and hidden gems.
There are close to home sailings around Australia, New Zealand , the Pacific and Asia.
There are expeditions along the Kimberley Coast or from Darwin to Fiji calling into remote islands in PNG and Melanesia or call into Mediterranean sundrenched ports, the fjords of Northern Europe, and the remote villages of the Arctic.
Explore dramatic glaciers in Alaska or the autumn colours of New England; Dance a samba in Exotic South America or adventure to the ice shelves of Antarctica. Combine a cruise along Africa’s coast with a safari on land.
The world is waiting to be explored.
These intimate ships are simply the beginning.
The perfect vessel for the perfect experience to explore regions of the world you dream of visiting.
There is something about an all-inclusive experience – all meals, all beverages, tipping and a shore excursion in each port are included, so this is a value proposition
