Southern Africa Shore Excursions
Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Durban and Walvis Bay.
Choose your port »Southern Africa Ports
Southern African ports mix mountain scenery and wine country with wildlife reserves within driving range of the coast. Namibia’s Walvis Bay adds dunes and seals on the Atlantic shore.
Top-Rated Southern Africa Shore Excursions
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Viator
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Plan your Southern Africa port days
Tell us your ship, dates, ports and interests. A cruise specialist can arrange private or small-group port days with pier pick-up and a prompt return to your ship.
Request a custom shore plan »Southern Africa — FAQ
Can I go on safari from a southern African cruise port?
Yes. Addo Elephant National Park is about an hour from Gqeberha, and from Durban there are game reserves within a drive of an hour or more. Longer reserves such as Hluhluwe-iMfolozi suit overnight stays better than a single port day.
What is the best use of a day in Cape Town?
Table Mountain by cable car if the weather is clear, then the Cape Peninsula for the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins at Boulders Beach. The Winelands around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are the other favorite.
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