History and Culture
Africa is widely believed to be the ‘cradle of humankind,’ specifically the region of South Africa, for it’s the only continent where fossil remains of the earliest human beings have been discovered. The continent’s contemporary cultures and traditions are significantly influenced by their colourful and turbulent past. Historical and cultural offerings are aplenty in Africa, from South Africa’s history of brutal clashes and the gruelling resistance to apartheid to the ornate Omani imperial architecture and vibrant cultures in the island of Zanzibar. Each indigenous group has its own distinct traditional practices, rituals, art, music, and literature, through which the personal identity of every country has formed. The continent offers a plethora of cultural and historical experiences to immerse yourselves in, once you lay anchor in its ports:
- Explore Zanzibar’s enchanting Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the epicentre of the spice trade, and is now filled with history-rich aromatic markets and spice bazaars.
- Get a taste of The Boma, a four-course feast highlighting traditional Zimbabwean dishes, accompanied by nightly entertainment and folk performances.
- Take a ferry ride to Robben Island, an offshore island from Cape Town offering a glimpse into South Africa’s historic struggle against the Apartheid - also used as the prison for Nelson Mandela’s incarceration.
