MSC Cruises Africa Cruises

Experienced travelers rejoice for the unique Africa cruise options offered by MSC Cruises. Immerse yourself in the culture offering a mixing pot of music, cuisine, and personality. Enjoy the fantastic nightlife of Durban, and spend a memorable night out with new and intriguing people. Go diving or snorkeling in the Barra Peninsula and Tofo beach, or experience a one-of-a-kind whale watching excursion. Mosques, ‘mercados’, and much more are waiting for you in Africa—just choose a South Africa cruise with MSC Cruises.

Things to Do on an Africa Cruise with MSC Cruises

Africa offers MSC cruisers an adventure. You can get a great view of Cape Town from Table Mountain and you’ll definitely want to experience a true African safari. Then see the other side of Africa with a visit to South Africa's Stellenbosch wine country. Featured below are just a few of the possible excursions on an Africa cruise with MSC Cruises:

• Table Mountain (Cape Town, South Africa)
  Explore the most prominent landmark in South Africa, the 3,558 foot high cliff of Table Mountain that overlooks Cape Town. The views of the whole town and the Atlantic coast are spectacular.
   

• Durban City Tour (Durban, South Africa)
  Explore the beachfront’s “Golden Mile” of Durban, where groups of Indian women walk on the sand to collect bottles of seawater to use as medicine. You’ll also experience Durban City Hall and Phansi Museum to learn more about Durban’s history of development since the Indians arrived in the 19th century.
   

• Robben Island Museum (Cape Town, South Africa)
  Robben Island was a former prison during a time of racial discrimination and a defense station for World War II. Today, you can tour the UNESCO site while being guided by ex-political prisoners. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the exhibit that teaches the history of apartheid in South Africa.
   

• Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari (Durban, South Africa)
  This magical safari adventure takes place in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve where you’ll be sure to see lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalos and leopards, otherwise known as the “Big Five.” The Big Five are also accompanied by 84 other species, including giraffes, zebras and an extensive variety of birds.
   

• Wine Country (Cape Town, South Africa)
  South African wine is a unique experience to be enjoyed as you tour the fascinating estates like Stellenbosch. Your relaxing visit will include tastings of the various wines and cheeses. The estates also give extraordinary views of the town for perfect pictures every time.
   

• South Africa’s Windy City (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
  Along the Algoa Bay sits the “Windy City” of South Africa, Port Elizabeth. The town was founded by British settlers in 1820 and was just recently home to the World Cup of 2010. Today, tourists begin their journey through the city at the Donkin Heritage Trail where they can walk through local art work and Victorian buildings.