JourneyWoman's 30th Anniversary Cruise: Meet our Guest Lecturer, Lola Akinmade Åkerström!


Dear JourneyWoman,

Our 30th Anniversary is cause for celebration, and we can't wait to embark on our 30th Anniversary Expedition Cruise in Africa, hosted by JourneyWoman and Swan Hellenic. If you've been thinking about joining us, this is the time! Of the 96 rooms available on this ship, Swan Hellenic is holding a limited number of rooms for us, but only until the end of April.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you'll connect with like-minded women from around the world. Everything is included in the price, which has just been discounted by over $1,000 USD! We have blocked 30 staterooms onboard the SH Diana and the cruise fare includes an excursion per port, food, tipping, drinks (beer, wine, cocktails and spirits, coffee, juice, soda), Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service! How can you resist!?

Announcing our special guest lecturer, Author and Photographer, Lola Akinmade Åkerström!

Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and entrepreneur. She has photographed and dispatched from 80+ countries and her work has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Adventure.com, and many more.

Lola has earned a series of prestigious awards and nominations for her work. In 2023, TravelPulse recognized her as one of the year's Most Influential Women in Travel. She was also awarded the MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) in 2018 in the category of media and culture, and her photography is featured in the National Geographic Image Collection.

Lola's storytelling skills have also been acknowledged. She was named a Hasselblad Heroine in 2022, and she won the 2018 Bill Muster Travel Photographer of the Year award. Her book, Due North, received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book, and her international bestseller LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well has been translated into 18 languages. In 2021, she published In Every Mirror She’s Black, which was recognized as the Best Thought-Provoking Story of 2021 by The Independent UK. Lola's latest book, Everything Is Not Enough, continues her streak of compelling storytelling, adding to her impressive list of achievements. We are truly honoured to have Lola join us on this very special trip.

What you need to know

  • Pricing: Swan Hellenic has reduced the price on this sailing to make it more accessible for everyone. Prices are now $1100 USD lower than previously with rooms starting from $5,980 USD per person.
  • Accessibility: There are two accessible rooms on the ship, and all of the excursions are accessible to everyone. The ship also has an elevator.
  • Night before the cruise: Swan Hellenic will provide an airport transfer and one night hotel at the Southern Sun Maputo Hotel on November 5, and a transfer to the ship the following day (this is all included in your rate). You can also arrive earlier and stay additional nights at a reduced rate.
  • Flight routes: We've outlined the best way to get to Africa, where to stay and flight deals and discounts. To learn more, click here.
  • Stay longer: For those who want to extend your stay, there will be five pre-and-post trips available to attend with women-owned travel companies from our Women's Travel Directory. All of these experiences include a service event in Africa for guests to volunteer their time to a local non-profit organization as part of our new JourneyWoman Foundation, which will fund local projects related to women and education in the communities we travel to.

Questions and how to book

If you would like to book this trip, please complete our booking form below, or email 30years@journeywoman.com with the subject “JourneyWoman 30th Anniversary” and we can assist you with your booking.

30th Anniversary Expedition Cruise – Discover South Africa with Swan Hellenic

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This trip runs from November 6 - November 13, 2024​

How to book the 30th Anniversary Expedition Cruise with Swan Hellenic

If you have any questions or queries about the trip or how to get to the starting destination, we are more than happy to help you with the process. Please email us at 30years@journeywoman.com and someone from our team will be in touch.

Check Skyscanner for flight costs before you book. Don’t forget to use incognito mode and consider combining a less-expensive flight with train travel where possible. Our Booking Resources page has recommended services from other women and you can share or search women-friendly accommodations and hospitality services in our new Places to Stay section. You can also find solo travel-friendly accommodation options on Expedia and shop all the things we love when we travel on our Amazon page. We also want to remind you how important it is to purchase travel insurance. Check prices on insuremyflight.com​

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