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Ports of call and places of Interest
Barra
Beach |
On the Mainland coast
of Mozambique, Barra Lodge is a top holiday destination. Offering
plenty of activity, sporting interests includes scuba diving, snorkelling
and quad biking. 7Km of unspoilt coastline allows great opportunity
to explore with the mangrove swamp situated behind the resort giving
travellers an experience of this fascinating eco system. Inhambane
close by is the second oldest inhabited settlement in Southern Africa
and offers travellers much to see and do with its historical interest,
crafts, cashew nuts palm wine and rum - all available from the local
merchants. |
Maputo
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Formerly the Portuguese
city of Lourenco Marques, Maputo is the capital of Mozambique. Situated
on the shores of the Indian Ocean the city has various points of
interest including the Casa do Ferro [House of Iron] designed by
Alexandre Eiffel, who originally erected the famous Parisian Eiffel
Tower. |
Portuguese
Island |
The island is an uninhabited
nature reserve with pristine beaches, dense vegetation, pleasant
lagoons and small patches of mangrove. The Islands are located next
to the larger Inhaca Island, a Royal Kingdom. A short optional transfer
to the neighbouring Island of Inhaca allows you to visit a local
village, bars, restaurants and souvenir merchants. A Beach BBQ is
offered on Portuguese Island, weather dependent. |
Port
Louis |
Port Louis is the Capital
of Mauritius and is the largest city of the country, serving as
a main port. It lies on the Indian Ocean and was founded by the
French in 1735. The port offers many attractions including historic
and colonial buildings, the waterfront, the famous Port Louis Moka
mountains which surround it, and the ever favourite derby "Champ
de Mars". Port Louis is the busiest city of the country and
hosts bustling streets with the Kadafi square in the main town offering
many restaurants where you can sample the local flavours. The Place
d'Armes is an easily recognizable landmark with its tall palm trees
serving as the official entrance in and out of Port Louis. |
Tulear |
'Toliara' is Madagascar's
most recently established provincial capital, and is commonly referred
to Tulear. As a port town it acts as a major import/export hub for
commodities such as sisal, soap, hemp, cotton, rice, and peanuts. |
Port
D'Ehoala |
Port D'EHoala is the newest port of Fort Dauphin, which is located on the southern coast of Madagascar. The Charming town has beautiful bay and is well geared toward tourism. |
Walvis
Bay |
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. The bay has a natural deep water harbor and is protected by the pelican point thus being and ideal port for ships. The succession of colonists has over the years assisted in developing the bay into the current harbour settlement. A bustling city surrounded by dunes, popular tourism attractions include the artificial Bird Island, the Dune 7 sand dune, salt works, extensive birdlife and the Kuisebmund Stadium. The beach resort of Langstrand lies just a few km north. |
Mossel
Bay |
Situated in the Western
Cape, Mossel bay forms part of the renowned Garden Route and is
a mere 4 hours from Cape Town. |
Nosy
Be |
Nosy Be is a volcanic
island located off the northwest coast of Madagascar and is Madagascar's
largest and busiest tourist resort. |
Reunion |
Reunion is situated east of Madagascar, and 200 Km's south west of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and is an overseas department of France with the same status awarded as the European mainland. Deep blue ocean, sandy beaches, clear waters, lush vegetation and huge forests dotted with fish filled rivers create an exotic island paradise for visitors. The island covers 2521 square metres and, together with Hawaii is one of the few Islands located above a Hotspot in the earths crust. Volcanoes on the island are active and constantly monitored. |
Port
Elizabeth |
One of the best known
Eastern Cape Towns, PE is aptly named "the friendly city".
The city is the second oldest in South Africa and is the commercial
capital of the Eastern Cape. |
Jamestown |
The capital of the island
St Helena, Jamestown is located on the Islands north western coast
and serves as the Islands main port. The town itself is built on
igneous rock in a small enclave, and is sandwiched between steep
cliffs. As a result Jamestown is long thin and densely populated.
Its tightly knit long and winding streets make for interesting discovery. |
Dakar |
Dakar is the capital of
Senegal, on the Cape Verde Peninsula in Western Africa, bounded
by the Atlantic Ocean. It is Senegal's largest city and is the main
departure point of Trans Atlantic trade. |
Arrecife
de Lanzarote |
Arrectife is a port city
on Spain's Canary Islands. It is situated in the centre-east of
the island of Lanzarote of which it has been the capital since 1852. |
Portuguese Island This uninhabited island of only 2,5
square kilometres is a protected reserve and home to countless birds,
crabs, and wide unspoiled beaches. Hidden lagoons and mangrove trees add
to the magic of this beautiful and wonderful place. Portuguese Island
has recently become a centre of worldwide interest, as it is also home
to one of the last remaining herds of Dugongs; a rare and endangered marine
mammal.
Luderitz This hazy coastal town has immense appeal for
its barren beauty and solitude. Many charming and fine buildings reveal
its colonial history as the first German settlement in South West Africa.
Goerke House is the most impressive and sits with a fine view, on top
of Diamond Hill. The best view of the town and working harbour is from
the peninsula of land that juts out and helps to form one of the best
natural harbours along the Namibian Coast. To the south of Luderitz is
Diaz Point, where a big stone cross commemorates the discovery of the
area. You might see Jackass Penguins and seals in the cold Benguela current.
Walvis Bay The largest and busiest port in Namibia, Walvis
Bay has unique landscape and unspoilt beauty where the mighty dunes of
the Namib meet the rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The lagoon is the
largest single area of shallow sheltered water on the west coast of Southern
Africa and is renowned as the home of innumerable coastal birds.
Kolmanskop (Optional excursion from Luderitz) In 1908
at Grasplatz station in the middle of the rock strewn desert between Aus
and Luderitz, the railway line inspector keeping sand off the track picked
up a stone that turned out to be the first diamond in the region. Kolmanskop
on the outskirts of Luderitz became a diamond boomtown with a casino,
skittle alley and a theatre of acoustic renown. However, the town had
severe water problems and a constant sandblasting wind. So in 1926 , when
larger diamonds and a richer field were found further south at the mouth
of the Orange River, Kolmanskop began a slow decline to its current deserted
ghostly status.
Swakopmund (Optional excursion from Walvis Bay) Swakopmund
is a place of singular charm, and resembles a small Bavarian village,
nestling between the desert and sea. It has a restful and relaxing atmosphere
with promenades, palm trees and beautifully tended public gardens. The
particular attraction of the town lies in the fact that one can enjoy
the wild beauty of the desert and sea and yet be within easy reach of
the solid comfort of Swakopmund’s hotels, pensions and restaurants.
The source of Swakopmund’s continental atmosphere is the graceful
art nouveau building. Eleven of these charming old buildings are nation
monuments. The graceful lighthouse is just one of the many characteristic
old structures which gives this town its particular charm.
Mossel Bay Located halfway between Cape Town and Port
Elizabeth, beautiful Mossel Bay is village and harbour of the World Famous
Garden Route. There are many museums in the town, the Maritime Museum,
the Granery, the Shell House Museum, the Cultural History Museum.
One of the most popular attractions is the Post Office Tree, estimated
to be over 800 years old. It is underneath this Milkwood Tree that Pedro
d’Ataide left a letter in 1500 in a seaman’s boot for passing
ships. Letters are still posted there today in a seaman’s boot!
Mossel Bay is a sportsmen’s and watersport enthusiasts paradise.
Port Elizabeth This major seaport and tourist destination
is set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, and is fondly referred
to as the Friendly Eco- City. Port Elizabeth has many historical attractions,
one of the most interesting being the Historic Donkin Heritage trail,
which allows the visitor to follow in the footsteps of the 182 0 Settlers
on their journey of discovery and settlement.
Within the city there are some beautiful parks with well landscaped gardens
including the world famous Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, the oldest Bowling
Green in South Africa, Prince Alfred’s Guard Memorial and the 1992
Victorian Pearson Conservatory.
The clean beaches and warm water make Port Elizabeth an ideal watersports
centre. There are also a number of wildlife reserves in the area.
Landings are strictly weather permitting and the Captain will make the
final decision whether it is safe to go ashore in inclement weather.
