The ultra-luxury travel company Seabourn introduces new "Seabourn Journeys" for guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. These pre-, mid-, and post-cruise extensions are land-based and offer in-depth experiences beyond single-day excursions, allowing guests to immerse themselves in Africa's extraordinary destinations.
During the Grand Africa Voyage, guests can explore Africa's premier locations through luxurious Seabourn Journeys. Those interested in safaris can choose from mid-cruise options, providing stays in unique properties and national parks in Botswana, Namibia, and more. Highlights include the Kariega Game Reserve, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, and Onguma The Fort.
For exclusive wine experiences, guests can enjoy gourmet dining and wine tastings at La Residence Wine Estate in Franschhoek during 4-day pre- and post-cruise stays. Specific Journey details include:
- La Residence Wine Experience (4-day Pre- or Post-Cruise Journey) Cape Town/Pre: January 25-28, 2025/Post: January 28-31, 2025
- Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (4-day Post-Cruise Journey) Cape Town/January 28-31, 2025
- Ultimate Botswana Experience (7-day Mid-Cruise Journey) Durban/January 22-28, 2025
- Kariega Game Reserve (4-day Mid-Cruise Journey) Port Elizabeth/January 25-28, 2025
- Escape To Etosha: Onguma The Fort (4-day Mid-Cruise Journey) Cape Town/January 29-February 2, 2025.
Seabourn Journeys are fully escorted and designed to give travelers more time to explore the best of each destination through experiential excursions. Most packages include select meals, transportation, and guided experiences for smaller groups, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Luxury accommodations have been carefully selected to provide guests with stays at iconic properties that highlight local culture and surroundings. Transfers between land and sea are conveniently timed with scheduled Seabourn cruises.
Departures on most Seabourn Journeys are guaranteed with a minimum of two guests. Additionally, Seabourn offers a variety of mid-cruise overland journeys that can be integrated into the overall cruise experience.
Seabourn Sojourn ship will depart on November 30, 2024, for a 90-day voyage from Barcelona, visiting 42 destinations in 20 countries, including seven overnight stays.
For those unable to sail the entire voyage, shorter segments are available:
27-day Jewels of Northwest Africa (November 30-December 27, 2024) Barcelona to Cape Town
17-day Mozambique Channel Discovery & Zanzibar Nights (December 27, 2024-January 13, 2025) Cape Town to Mahe Island Seychelles/Victoria
59-day Northwest Africa to The Mozambique Channel (November 30, 2024 - January 28, 2025) Barcelona to Cape Town
22-day West African Discovery (January 28 – February 19, 2025) Cape Town to the Canaries/Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.