Called "the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth" and one of the world's most beautiful cities, Cape Town offers museums, parks and shops, plus mountains, beaches and wineries. Ride a cable car up Table Mountain for views of valleys and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. A historical highlight is Robben Island, once home to anti-apartheid leaders including Nelson Mandela.

Located at the endpoint of South Africa's picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed "The Friendly City." While regarded as one of the country's most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area's beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.

Located at the endpoint of South Africa's picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is nicknamed "The Friendly City." While regarded as one of the country's most important seaports, Port Elizabeth is also considered the water sports capital of South Africa. Visitors enjoy the area's beaches, scuba diving, game fishing, surfing and whale watching.

Durban, a bustling subtropical city and Africa's busiest port, was named Natal by Vasco da Gama in 1497, then renamed Durban in 1843 for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today it offers a colorful mix of ethnic neighborhoods and excursions to game reserves and Zulu culture. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront, the Botanic Gardens, and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Durban, a bustling subtropical city and Africa's busiest port, was named Natal by Vasco da Gama in 1497, then renamed Durban in 1843 for Sir Benjamin D'Urban. Today it offers a colorful mix of ethnic neighborhoods and excursions to game reserves and Zulu culture. Explore Old Market Square, the Golden Mile beachfront, the Botanic Gardens, and Gray Street Mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere.

Mayotte, in the Northern Mozambique Channel off Southeast Africa, is geographically part of the Comoros but is an overseas department of France and thus in the EU. Its capital, Mamoudzou, is on Grande-Terre (Mahore). Known for scuba diving, it offers centers for world-class corals and reefs. Hike Mount Choungui for views or take a ferry to Petite Terre to visit Plage de Moya, a volcanic crater beach.

Discover Nosy Be, scented with native spices and flowers, and nearby Nosy Komba, home to lemurs found only in this region. Start with a stroll through Hellville's city center and open market. Then hire a driver for an island tour to see bright blue volcanic lakes, or take a boat to Nosy Komba for the lemurs. Back in Nosy Be, shop for local perfume, distilled rum, fine linens, and hand-carved wooden art. Enjoy fresh seafood seasoned with local spices in this colorful, aromatic destination.

Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), at Madagascar's northern tip, is a port city known for its colonial charm and natural beauty. See the emerald waters of Diego Suarez Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, the crimson cliffs of Tsingy Rouge Park, and the forests of Kakazo-Be with ancient trees and wildlife. Explore markets and the city's blend of Malagasy and French influences.

The charming capital city offers lush mountain ranges, fine beaches, stunning coral reefs and picturesque villages. Learn of the rich cultural heritage Port Louis' five districts have to offer or admire the natural beauty of this volcanic island situated in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.

The charming capital city offers lush mountain ranges, fine beaches, stunning coral reefs and picturesque villages. Learn of the rich cultural heritage Port Louis' five districts have to offer or admire the natural beauty of this volcanic island situated in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.