25 nights. Spain, Cape Verde, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Tóga, Sao Tome and Principe, Namibia, South Africa

Day 1

barcelona, spain

Departure: 17:00

Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It's the capital and biggest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. It's one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.

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Day 3

cadiz - spain

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 19:00

Cádiz is situated in the south of Spain, in the region of Andalusia. Its coastline is part of the Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light) and boasts numerous golden sandy beaches, ranging from beaches in urban areas to vast, virtually untouched stretches of sand. In the interior, the popular White Villages Route comes highly recommended. It hosts three festivals of International Tourist Interest: the prestigious Carnival of Cadiz, the unique horse racing events on the beach at Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and the elegant Horse Fair in Jerez de la Frontera. Part of the province also falls within the Doñana National Park, and there are also another five nature reserves in Cadiz's exceptional natural environment. Cádiz is also renowned for its delicious cuisine, particularly its “pescaíto frito” (perfectly-fried platters of assorted fresh fish) and shellfish, ideally paired with the wines found on the Wine and Brandy routes in the Marco de Jerez region.

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Day 5

arrecife, lanzarote, canary islands

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 20:00

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Day 6

santa cruz de tenerife, spain

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 23:00

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Day 9

mindelo, cape verde

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Mindelo is a port city in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo has preserved its status as the cultural centre of the Cape Verdean archipelago. A visit to the old town, which is situated directly on the ocean and in front of the impressive panorama of the Cara Mountain, is obligatory and in the southwest of the island, windsurfers will find excellent wind conditions on the beach of the quiet little town of São Pedro. São Vicente is a culturally fertile island. It's the cultural capital of Cape Verde and its nightlife is famous for its lively bars with live music, which, for example, began the career of Cesaria Evora. Besides music, theatre also holds an important place in the cultural offerings of São Vicente. Enjoy the cuisine of the island. They have many dishes, mostly based on seafood. Besides the famous "cachupa", the "seafood giblets rice Dadal" and "stew barnacles" are also prominent. The culture of São Vicente also excels in other areas such as the arts, especially painting and crafts.

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Day 11

dakar, senegal

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 21:00

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Day 12

banjul, the gambia

Arrival: 06:00 - Departure: 16:30

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Day 15

abidjan, ivory coast

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 19:00

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Day 16

takoradi, ghana

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

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Day 17

lome, togo

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 18:00

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Day 19

sao tome

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

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Day 23

walvis bay, namibia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:30

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Day 25

cape town, south africa

Arrival: 15:00 - Departure: 00:00

Cape Town is the second biggest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town houses the parliament even though the capital of South Africa is Pretoria. Cape Town is located at the foot of Table Mountains which is encircled by both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Cape Town is a place that has everything from stunning mountains and brilliant beaches to picturesque mountain ranges and tasty wine routes. Have a wander around Green market square or through the squirrel filled gardens by the SA Cultural History Museum just off the main Adderley Street. The esplanade in the shadows of the City Hall serves as a stage for political rallies as well as a market selling everything from food to clothes. The Castle of Good Hope overlooks the esplanade and it is the oldest colonial building in South Africa. One of the oldest residential areas of Cape Town, the Bo Kaap is a unique neighbourhood with a strong cultural and social history. Visit Nobel Square and see a tribute to four of South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize winners. Cape Town has some of the best beaches in Africa, all of which have the clean white beach sand unique to the Cape. Cape Town is a spectacular place with something for everyone, sun, beaches, friendly folk, African culture, good grub, great wine and fantastic scenery. What are you waiting for?

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Day 26

cape town, south africa

Arrival: 00:00

Cape Town is the second biggest city in South Africa and is the capital of the Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town houses the parliament even though the capital of South Africa is Pretoria. Cape Town is located at the foot of Table Mountains which is encircled by both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Cape Town is a place that has everything from stunning mountains and brilliant beaches to picturesque mountain ranges and tasty wine routes. Have a wander around Green market square or through the squirrel filled gardens by the SA Cultural History Museum just off the main Adderley Street. The esplanade in the shadows of the City Hall serves as a stage for political rallies as well as a market selling everything from food to clothes. The Castle of Good Hope overlooks the esplanade and it is the oldest colonial building in South Africa. One of the oldest residential areas of Cape Town, the Bo Kaap is a unique neighbourhood with a strong cultural and social history. Visit Nobel Square and see a tribute to four of South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize winners. Cape Town has some of the best beaches in Africa, all of which have the clean white beach sand unique to the Cape. Cape Town is a spectacular place with something for everyone, sun, beaches, friendly folk, African culture, good grub, great wine and fantastic scenery. What are you waiting for?

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