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Experience the wonders of South Africa with Adventure Life's array of 4 small ship cruises for 2026. Join us on a cruise journey through the vibrant heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Maputo to Cape Town. Sail on the Extraordinary Southern Africa cruise aboard SH Diana to explore Maputo's Soviet-style buildings, Mozambique's islands, and spot rare bird species while enjoying a rickshaw ride in Durban. Engage in local market visits, wildlife viewing, and more. Delve into the South Atlantic Semi-Circumnavigation aboard SH Vega to discover the wildlife of Antarctica, Gough Island, and sail to Tristan da Cunha. Learn about the region's legends, explore Chobe National Park, tour Victoria Falls, and visit Impalila's local school on the Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth cruise aboard African Dream. With activities like wildlife viewing and village visits, these adventures offer a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating nature, history, and culture of South Africa. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $15,310
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban to Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Xhosa heritage village visit
  • Visit Cape Town and Table Mountain
  • Spot Walvis Bay flamingo colony
  • See Luderitz colonial architecture
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Durban / Walvis Bay
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Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 11-day South Africa and Namibia cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore South Africa’s Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, plus Namibia’s Luderitz. Enjoy cultural sites, wildlife, desert landscapes, ocean views.
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from $15,850
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South Atlantic Cruise: from South Africa to Antarctica

Cape Town to Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Cape Town
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Enter the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Zodiac cruises
  • Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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Cape Town / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
This 22-day Africa to America Antarctic Epic Expedition Cruise departs from Cape Town, South Africa, and sails south to the Antarctic Peninsula. Along the way, see glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, such as penguins, seals, and whales. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Antarctica, including Port Lockroy and the Shackleton Icefall.
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Cape Town sunset
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Cruising in Namibia: The Skeleton Coast

Cape Town to Luanda - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Birdwatching at Saldanha Bay
  • Visit Kolmanskop ghost town
  • Explore Namibe’s colonial sites
  • See Cape fur seals at Pelican Point
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Cape Town / Luanda
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Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Embark on a 13-day African coastal cruise from Cape Town to Luanda aboard SH Diana and explore Cape Town’s vibrant waterfront, Saldanha Bay’s rich birdlife, and Luderitz's German architecture. This adventure combines scenic landscapes, rich history, and diverse ecosystems, offering a captivating African coastal adventure.
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Dozens of Adelie Penguins gather on an ice flow in the seawater near Brown Bluff on the Antarctica Peninsula.
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South Atlantic Cruise: From Antarctica to South Africa

Ushuaia - Cape Town - 22 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Observe penguins, seals, and whales
  • Explore the wildlife of Antarctica
  • Navigate through towering icebergs
  • See different seabird species
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Buenos Aires / Cape Town
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Photography Seminars
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Set sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard the SH Diana. This polar adventure offers a chance to explore remote and pristine locations with opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales, combined with learning experiences and onboard relaxation.
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