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Visiting Luanda, Angola Luanda, the capital of Angola, is a city steeped in history and culture. It is a bustling metropolis that has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Wendy and Bruce were among the many tourists who visited the city to experience its unique mix of Portuguese, African, and Brazilian cultures. The morning began with a visit to the Fortaleza de São Miguel, a...Read More

Visiting Walvis Bay and Mondesa, Namibia The first port of call on Wendy & Bruce’s Silversea Cruise was Walvis Bay, Namibia! From here, they got the opportunity to do a 4×4 tour of the Namib Desert, as well as make a visit to Mondesa, a suburb of Swakopmund, in Central Western Namibia. 4×4 Tour in the Namib Desert There were a few excursion options to choose from, but Wendy and...Read More

Visiting Cape Town, South Africa After a week of making their way from Ethiopia, Wendy and Bruce arrived in Cape Town – the official point of embarkation for their Silversea Cruise! Cape Town is a stunning coastal city situated at the southernmost tip of Africa. With its breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture, it has become a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world, and...Read More

Visiting Maseru, Lesotho After departing Livingstone, it was off to Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho! This was another short layover, but we still managed to pack a lot of great visits into our trip!  When we arrived, we checked in at the Avani hotel, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Market restaurant, and prepped for our explorations the next day. Nestled in a picturesque spot between mountains...Read More

Exploring Masi oa Tunya Park & Victoria Falls in Livingstone, Zambia After leaving Harare, Wendy & Bruce’s next stop was Livingstone, Zambia! Here they had the opportunity to explore Mosi-oa-Tunya Park and visit Victoria Falls. After arriving in Livingstone by plane and taking a taxi to Ngoma Zanga Lodge, Wendy and Bruce woke up early the next morning to enjoy a hearty breakfast of eggs, toast, sausage, beans, and coffee....Read More