Swan Hellenic has unveiled a collection of nine East and West Africa expeditions.
The voyages, which range from eight to 14 days in length, will take place on either SH Vega or SH Diana between March and November.
SH Vega will follow the west coast of Africa northwards offering four expedition cruises: Safaris of the Southwest Coast; Unspoilt Wilds of Southwest Africa; Cultural Crucibles of West Africa; and Volcanic Cultures of Africa’s Atlantic Islands.
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Highlights from the itineraries include a visit to Loango National Park in Gabon, and spending time at a chimpanzee sanctuary in the Conkouati-Douli National Park in the Republic of the Congo.
SH Diana, the largest ship in the line’s fleet, will sail the north and east coasts of Africa between August and November offering five expedition cruises: Mysteries of Carthage and the Moors; Revelations of Suez, Sinai and the Red Sea; Paradise Islands of the Indian Ocean; Madagascar and its Eastern Islands; and Extraordinary Southern Africa.
Highlights include a visit to Medina, Petra and Pemba Island.
Prices for the itineraries start at £3,708.
Vice-president of global marketing Patrizia Iantorno said: “We’re really excited to offer these special new opportunities to discerning explorers.
“Our expertly designed Africa cruises mark the beginning of a new era of cultural expedition cruising worldwide.”