On Holland America Line's Grand Africa Voyage, passengers can explore Africa's "Big Five" and experience a variety of cultures across the continent. The 2023 Grand Africa Voyage is a 73-day clockwise itinerary aboard the ms Zuiderdam, departing round-trip from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Departing on October 10, 2023, travelers will be able to explore 26 ports in 22 different countries/territories with 4 overnight stays (Aqaba-Petra Jordan; Cape Town South Africa – 2 nights; Zanzibar Tanzania, Victoria-Mahe Seychelles).
The countries visited include Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Greece, Egypt, Jordan, Seychelles, Tanzania, Mayotte, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Senegal, Cape Verde, as well as Puerto Rico in the Caribbean.
Daytime transit through the Suez Canal en route to Aqaba offers the opportunity to visit the Lost City of Petra. Safari and wildlife opportunities include Abuko Nature Reserve, Bandia Wildlife Reserve, Black Lemur Sanctuary, Etosha Game Reserve, Jozani Forest Reserve, Kruger National Park, Lokobe National Park, Namib Rand Nature Reserve, Victoria Falls National Park, and Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve.
Two shorter segments are also offered: 46 days (from Fort Lauderdale to Cape Town) and 27 days (from Cape Town to Fort Lauderdale).
All bookings for the full 73-day trip made before February 24, 2023, receive a 3% discount on the cruise fare.
