South Africa Spotlight

May 8 to 21, 2024

Starting Price: $4,999 per person, double occupancy, air included from select cities. Pricing includes a stateroom choice of six free shore excursions, a free beverage package, or $600 shipboard credit.
- Activity Level: Moderate
- Travel Type: Ocean Cruise
- Ship: Nautica Deck Plans
- More Information/Check Cabin Availability: To come
- Tour Partner: Go Next
- Brochure: Brochure PDF
- Reservations: To ask questions or make a reservation on the phone, call WolfTreks Travel Manager Kathy Hart at 919-515-0508. To book online, use this NC State WolfTreks form or this Go Next link.

Create new memories with fellow NC State alumni as you escape to one of the most electrifying destinations in the world on a 10-night cruise around South Africa. Experience one of the world’s most riveting wildlife destinations aboard Oceania Cruises’ Nautica. Embark in Cape Town and see the flat-topped Table Mountain in the distance as you set sail for Walvis Bay.

Enjoy spectacular views as a natural lagoon and sand dune surround you and keep watch for fascinating birds including flamingos and pelicans. Encounter the small-town charm of Port Elizabeth, known as “the friendly city,” and dip your toes in the pristine sands of its local beaches. Walk the promenade in Durban and visit an array of Victorian-style shops. Continue making memories in vibrant Richards Bay where you will find magnificent diversity and a wonderland of activities, including opportunities for big mammal wildlife viewings. Before returning to Cape Town, enjoy the thrill of horseback riding and dolphin watching in sunny Mossel Bay.

Space is limited, so sign up now!

Sights to See

Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. White foam of the ocean surf. Bright sunny summer February day. Flock of migratory birds over the raging surf.

Table Mountain covered by its typical cloud table cloth and the twelve Apostles. Below on the left you can see Cape Town and the beautiful Camps Bay on the right. Taken right after sunset.

The Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. A waterfront near the beach, casino, restaurants, movie house, hotel, and entertainment centre.

Aerial view of salt pans at Walvis Bay in Namibia, southwest Africa.

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