Seabourn’s Grand Africa Voyage: A Journey Beyond the Cruise

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is set to enhance the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage with a selection of new “Seabourn Journeys.” These in-depth, land-based cruise extensions go beyond single-day excursions, allowing guests to linger and create unforgettable memories amid Africa’s extraordinary destinations.

A Deeper Dive into Africa’s Wonders

The luxurious pre-, post-, and mid-cruise Seabourn Journeys will allow guests to explore Africa’s premier destinations further. For those interested in joining a safari to see Africa’s “Big Five,” several mid-cruise journey options are available. These provide opportunities for guests to stay in unique properties and national parks in Botswana, Namibia, and more. They may also explore exciting sites like the Kariega Game Reserve (Settlers Drift), Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, and Onguma The Fort.

In addition, guests seeking exclusive wine experiences can enjoy gourmet dining and wine tastings at La Residence Wine Estate in Franschhoek during four-day pre-and post-cruise stays. “Seabourn Journeys allow our guests to create deeper, more immersive experiences of the destinations by extending their travel beyond the first and final ports of calls,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn.

New Seabourn Journeys for the Grand Africa Voyage

The new Seabourn Journeys for the Grand Africa Voyage include:

1. La Residence Wine Experience (4-Day Pre- or Post-Cruise Journey): Guests sailing on shorter segments that either embark or debark in Cape Town can enjoy a pre-cruise or post-cruise experience in South Africa’s stunning Cape Winelands.
2. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (4-Day Post-Cruise Journey): Guests debarking on their voyage in Cape Town can embark on a multi-day post-cruise journey at the renowned Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.
3. Ultimate Botswana Experience (7-Day Mid-Cruise Journey): After disembarking in Durban, guests fly to Johannesburg and stay at the Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel, Nelson Mandela’s former residence.
4. Kariega Game Reserve (4-Day Mid Cruise Journey): Upon reaching Port Elizabeth, guests are transferred to Kariega Game Reserve, a vast 10,000-hectare wilderness known for its diverse wildlife, including the “Big Five” and abundant birdlife.
5. Escape To Etosha: Onguma The Fort (4-day Mid-Cruise Journey): This journey offers a luxurious safari at Onguma The Fort. In this magical oasis, guests are treated to breathtaking views of the mesmerizing Namibian sunset.

The fully escorted Seabourn Journeys have been uniquely curated to give travellers more time in these locations and showcase the very best of the destinations through the experiential excursions they offer over multiple days.

Departing on November 30, 2024, Seabourn Sojourn will sail roundtrip from Barcelona on a 90-day voyage that includes visits to 42 marquee and off-the-beaten-path destinations and cities in 20 countries, with seven overnight stays. Shorter segments are available for guests who cannot sail the entire voyage, giving guests more flexibility and opportunities to add pre- or post-journeys to extend their experiences.

With Seabourn’s new Journeys, guests can now delve deeper into the heart of Africa, creating a voyage that truly goes beyond the cruise.