South Africa and Namibia by Sea – Around The Cape of Good Hope – With Smithsonian Journeys
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Dumont d'Urville · 10 days
Day 1: Situated in the KwaZulu-Natal region, the cradle of Zulu culture, Durban is the third-largest city in South Africa and one of Africa's major ports. Between long beaches rocked by the rollers of the Indian Ocean and the skyscrapers dominating the avenues lined with jacarandas, in this multicultural city with African, Indian, and colonial influences, the term "rainbow nation" takes on its full dimension. With a rich cultural and historical heritage, with its museums, colonial buildings, and picturesque neighbourhoods, it is also known for the fauna and flora that surrounds it. Day 2: During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Dumont d'Urville |
| Length | 10 days |
| Region | Africa & Indian Ocean |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2027-02-21 to 2028-03-02 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Durban, South Africa |
| Day 2 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 3 | East London, South Africa |
| Days 4–5 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Day 6 | Day-at-Sea |
| Days 7–8 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Day 9 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 10 | Lüderitz, Namibia |
| Day 11 | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-21 | 2027-03-03 | 10 | Le Dumont d'Urville | Yes |
| 2028-03-02 | 2028-03-12 | 10 | Le Dumont d'Urville | Yes |
Current offers
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