Azamara heads south

AZAMARA is making its return to South Africa (pictured) following the reopening of international cruising in the region.

The brand will immerse travellers in six back-to-back voyages – five of which are the cruise line’s signature Country Intensive itineraries.

Azamara Pursuit will set sail from Jan to Mar, with highlights of the voyages including a 12-night PerryGolf sailing, which includes five rounds, beginning with Humewood Golf Club, a true links course in Port Elizabeth which has hosted numerous PGA events, and is one of South Africa’s top-rated gold clubs.

Other notable clubs along the coast include East London Golf Club, Zimbali Country Club, Durban Country Club and Pearl Valley Golf Estate & Spa.

Guests will also enjoy immersive destination programming, venturing ashore with Abercrombie & Kent’s cruise division Akorn.

Experience Thula Thula Private Game Reserve, one of the oldest in KwaZulu-Natal, with rangers guiding travellers in a convertible four-wheel drive through the African bushveld to spot elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, birds, and more.

The day will end with a delicious buffet featuring local African cuisine.

On board, guests will be treated to a District Six-themed cabaret show as part of Azamara’s Destination Celebration – a new program that brings the culture and heritage of the destination to life on board.

The show will take guests on a journey into the heart of District Six for an evening designed to entertain and educate.

Guests can then travel even further to the heart of the destinations they visit with Micato Safaris for pre- and postland explorations.

Greater Kruger National Park Safari & Winelands, and Victoria Falls & Chobe Game Park Safari are two highlights, both operating across five nights pre- or post-cruise.