Best South Africa cruise and safari holidays for 2027 & 2028

South Africa cruise and safari holidays combine two bucket-list trips in one. Instead of choosing between a wildlife adventure and a cruise, these Africa cruise and safari packages often bring together Big Five game drives, time in Cape Town and long scenic sailings to Europe or the Indian Ocean. Easily booked with travel agents like Iglu Cruise – with flights, hotels, transfers and land tours bundled into one booking – they’re one of the simplest ways to experience Africa in depth. In short: Hakuna Matata!

For those with lots of time on their paws, Cape Town cruise and stay holidays can form part of longer Africa cruise 2027 and 2028 departures, with routes including classic Cape Town to Southampton cruise itineraries and sailings across the Indian Ocean or up Africa’s west coast. So if you’re considering planning a cruise to South Africa, booking a cruise and stay package really is the ultimate no-faff solution to combining safari, city and sea in one trip.

Cape Town is the main gateway for most South Africa cruises (with Durban another key starting point) and it’s a destination worth lingering in. Expect cable-car rides up Table Mountain, wine tastings in Stellenbosch and coastal drives along Chapman’s Peak before setting sail. From there, itineraries head north via Namibia and the Canary Islands towards Southampton, across the Indian Ocean or up Africa’s west coast towards Lisbon.

The best South Africa cruise and safari holidays for 2027 and 2028 are already on sale and many include guided game drives, private reserves and multi-night land tours. Whether you’re looking for a great-value cruise and stay or a luxury Africa cruise and safari with Kruger or Victoria Falls, here’s where to start. We’ll see you there for G&Ts at sunset…

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Why do a South Africa cruise and safari holiday

South Africa cruise and safari holidays offer a rare mix of landscapes and experiences. One day you might be tracking elephants and lions across a private reserve, the next sipping wine in the Cape Winelands or watching the coastline roll by from your balcony. It’s this combination of wildlife, culture and slow travel that makes them so appealing.

A cruise and stay package also removes the stress of planning. Safaris can be complicated to arrange independently, but when booked as part of a cruise holiday, they’re handled for you, from domestic flights to transfers and lodges. Many itineraries include guided tours in Cape Town, winelands excursions and multi-night safari stays before or after the sailing. That’s less time with admin, more time for fine-tuning your leopard print wardrobe…

These holidays tend to be longer, say between 20 and 35 nights, making them ideal for travellers who want a once-in-a-lifetime getaway. You’ll also cover more ground than on a standard land holiday, with ports in Namibia, Cape Verde, the Canary Islands or the Indian Ocean adding variety to the journey.

Here are some fantastic itineraries you can book now with Iglu Cruise…

Why book a South Africa cruise and stay with Iglu

Booking a South Africa cruise and safari through Iglu Cruise means everything is arranged in one place. Flights from the UK, hotel stays, guided tours, safaris and transfers are combined into a single package, saving time and removing the complexity of planning multiple trips.

Many holidays include multi-night stays in Cape Town, excursions to the winelands and full-day safaris in private reserves. You’ll also benefit from ATOL protection and expert support when booking long-haul itineraries. With departures available across 2027 and 2028 and a range of mainstream and luxury options, it’s one of the easiest ways to experience Africa by land and sea. Sounds pretty roar-some to us!