In January 1497
four ships left Lisbon bound for India via the Cape
of Good Hope. Vasco Da Gama was in charge of
the expedition with a crew of 150 men. By January they
had reached modern day Mozambique, Arab controlled territory
on the East African coast that was part of the Indian
Ocean’s network of trade.
Combine the beauty of Mozambique and South Africa’s
coastline with the spectacular scenery of Lesotho and
Swaziland.
Explore the mountainous
kingdom of Lesotho, protected by the steep and rugged
escarpment of the Drakensberg Mountains.
Experience the distinctive
flat-topped summit of Cape Town's Table Mountain;
one of South Africa's most celebrated landmarks.
Witness the traditional spiritual
rituals and unique ancient customs practiced in Swaziland's
unique Incwala celebrations.
