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African Cruises and Ports of Call

Africa cruises and ports of call library of links
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Africa Cruise Maps

Maps of the African countries with cruise ship ports of call. Each Africa map includes a brief description of the cruise ships calling there and links to information that will be useful in cruise planning.

Cape Town to Dar es Salaam on the Silversea Silver Wind Cruise Ship

Although Africa is often not considered a major cruise destination, a great way to see some of the major cities of Africa and experience amazing wildlife adventures is from a cruise ship. Cruise passengers can book one-day shore excursions to some of the best game reserves in Africa or extend their cruise vacation and travel inland to enjoy the magnificent natural wonders and African wildlife.

Fifteen Minutes in Swaziland - Day Trip from Maputo, Mozambique to Swaziland

Travel journal of a day trip from Maputo, Mozambique to Swaziland

Fifteen Minutes in Swaziland

Photos and travel journal of a day trip from Maputo, Mozambique to the Swaziland Border

Maputo, Mozambique

Photos from Maputo, Mozambique in southeast Africa

Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park or iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Photos from the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park, also known as iSimangaliso Wetland Park, near Richards Bay, South Africa

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve near Richards Bay, South Africa

Photos of African wildlife from the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve near Richards Bay, South Africa, including rhinoceros, cape buffaloes, mountain reedbocks, hyenas, zebra, and giraffe

Tala Game Reserve near Durban, South Africa

Photos from the Tala Private Game Reserve near Durban, South Africa

Addo Elephant National Park - South Africa Safari Park

Photos of elephants, lions, wart hogs, kudu antelope, and tortoises at the Addo Elephant National Park near Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Nosy Be and Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Photos from a day on Nosy Be and Nosy Komba, Madagascar from the Silversea Silver Wind cruise ship

Lemurs of Madagascar - Nosy Komba Lemurs

Photos of brown female lemurs and black male lemurs at Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Tangier, Morocco - Fascinating City on the Edge of Africa

Pictures of Tangier, Morocco taken on a shore excursion tour from the Windstar Wind Surf

Cruising to Africa on Cruise Liners, Freighters and Yachts

Cruising to Africa is becoming an increasingly popular way to travel to Africa and enjoy the sights in comfort. This article from the About Guide to Africa recommends the best cruise liners offering African itineraries; freighter-cruises offering African destinations and information about renting yachts as well as finding a job as crew.

African Cruise Tour - Safari and Seychelles

Review of a cruise tour to Africa that included a photo safari and a cruise of the Seychelle Islands.

Photos from African Safari and Cruise to the Seychelles

Pictures from Cynthia's African cruise tour.

La Mamounia Hotel - Marrakech, Morocco

Shore excursion from the Silversea Silver Whisper from Casablanca, Morocco to the luxury hotel La Mamounia in Marrakech.

About Africa Travel

Africa travel information from the About Guide to African travel

Said Private Tours of Morocco

Said guided our half-day cruise ship tour from the Windstar Wind Surf in Tangier. He also provides private tours of various areas in Morocco. He was an excellent guide--very knowledgeable and proud of his country.

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