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AFRICA I Yacht for Charter

The stunning, 154-foot (47m) superyacht AFRICA I is a beautiful example of the quality and excellence that Italian boat builders Benetti are renowned for. Built in 2010, this luxury superyacht is in pristine condition and a picture of modern elegance with bold, sweeping exterior lines designed by Stefano Natucci. Despite being a high-performance motor yacht with a top speed of 24 knots, AFRICA I offers the utmost in comfort, making her an ideal choice for an intimate charter with family or friends.

Spacious, Modern Interior

During her 2019 refit, François Zuretti has created an atmosphere that is exquisitely chic on board AFRICA I. She now boasts refreshingly modern interiors that are in pristine condition. The combination of soft, textured furnishings in neutral tones with contemporary art installations creates a striking and contemporary appearance. Sure to impress, the designers’ attention to detail is unmatched; from stunning bespoke features such as the black marble ceiling of the main salon down to the stylish lighting features with complementary forms, every feature and fitting of this motor yacht has been carefully considered.

The large main salon offers a stylish area for guests to gather; large L-shaped sofas, armchairs, and soft rugs invite relaxation and leisurely conversation, while sunlight pours in through the extended windows, accentuating the glossy wood floors and enhancing the feeling of space. On the upper deck, a second, large and inviting lounge area offers yet more options for socializing. The open-plan layout of this area allows guests to drift from the sumptuous sofas to the bar for an aperitif or peruse the selection in the movie library to watch on the cinema setup later in the evening.

Exterior Living

A luxury charter is all about feeling the sea breeze, and AFRICA I is an ideal charter yacht for guests who enjoy the alfresco life. Her large exterior areas on all decks and numerous options for outdoor dining offer perfect settings for every occasion. From early morning yoga sessions or workouts on the sundeck gym to relaxing on the swim platform before diving into the waves, this well-planned luxury yacht offers something for everyone. Alfresco dining options range from elegant dinners in the ambient lighting of the covered aft upper deck, complete with bar, to leisurely breakfasts with a warm morning breeze on the coffee tables of the sundeck. A second dining table on the aft main deck is perfect for light lunches after an adrenalin-filled morning. As an RYA-approved training center, guests can make the most of the onboard toybox, which includes Sea-Doos, WaveRunner Jet Skis, SeaBobs, Electric Jet Boards, paddleboards, and water skis. Her crew of 10 include experienced PADI divers, to provide peace of mind.

For more sedate days, the large exterior space of the sundeck is an ideal space for guests to indulge in a massage or soak up the sun on the large sun pads and loungers. More sun pads and deck chairs on the fore upper deck provide further options for sunbathing, while the on-Jacuzzi on the aft sundeck offers excellent views for watching the sunset while enjoying a glass of chilled champagne.

Luxurious & Family Friendly

Up to 12 guests can be accommodated in AFRICA I’s six generous and well-appointed staterooms, which each feature quirky and individual styling. The flexible accommodation and dedicated kid’s cabin, along with the selection of child-friendly amenities such as the inflatable water slide, make this versatile yacht ideal for families. The full-beam main deck master stateroom boasts a large walk-in closet, desk, seating area, and private terrace, while the VIP, two double, and two twin cabins all have en-suites and full entertainment systems.

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Toys & Tenders

• - RIBCO Venom 44 13,50m (2023)
• - Castoldi 21 Beach ladder 6m tender (2021)
• - 2 x Seadoo RXP 300 RS waverunners (2018).
• - 2 x Seabob F5S
• - 1 x Radin electric surfboard
• - 1 x Awake board
• - 2 x Paddle boards
• - Water skis
• - Wakeboard
• - Inflatable Sofa
• - Inflatable Tubes
• - Inflatable dock parking station for the water toys and jet skis
• - Snorkeling equipment
• - Waterslide

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Sailing, Savannahs, and Safaris – your sojourn to Africa is sure to be ancient, wild, and brimming with modern buzz. From the bohemian edges and meandering mint tea afternoons of the North to the adventure playgrounds and glitzy stays of the South, the evocative history and culture of the East, and the gorillas, skeletal deserts, distant tribes, and wildlife fantasies etched across the center, Africa is endless enchantment. With a wealth of landscapes to choose from, you can sail the Spice Islands, watch for big cats in the bush, and drift away down the winding waterways of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The continent keeps giving.

Reasons to Charter a Yacht to Africa

Safari style.

Nowhere in the world offers a wealth of wildlife quite like Africa. Home to an army of animals both big and small, you can expect incredible up close and personal encounters with an array of creatures. From angry hippos crashing about in the shallows to elephant families out for a stroll, sleepy big cats and their cubs tumbling in the sun, a thousand kinds of birds and exotic horned antelopes, the shutter on your camera is sure to never stop. Early morning and sunset game drives are a must, but so are the rarer excursions of gorillas in the mist and desert dreams.

Ancient Footprints

The home of earth’s first civilization, Africa is the continent where human life first bloomed into being. From majestic mountains to dusty roads, ancient settlements, and endless empires, there is so much history woven into the seams of this staggering continent. A tapestry of tribal communities can still be found across the North, South, East, West and Central Africa. From the Himba people of Angola to Morocco’s nomadic people, there’s jewelry, masks, dances, songs, and sublime architecture catching it all.

Natural Splendor

The storybook version of Africa is all wild swaying grasses and scores of zebras, but beyond the expected, there’s a whole host of incredible landscapes to fall in love with. Zanzibar is sheer beach bliss with its sugar white sands and clear blue seas. Morocco’s coastline contains barefoot surf vibes, and South Africa is splashed with chic beach breaks and tangled vineyards. Africa boasts yawning deltas, gauzy tropical islands, rising snow-capped peaks, and endless shades of sparkling green.

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Central africa.

Namibia’s orange dunes and skeletal trees, Gabon’s rare cultural traditions, and Equatorial Guineas glorious rainforest cloaked shores – Central Africa has a one of a kind vibe that remains unmatched across the whole of the colorful continent. Along with incredibly impressive geography there’s buzzing city scenes and local encounters, not to mention whales and elephants tucked into every corner.

North Africa

Marrakech needs little introduction with its maze-like medina, magical market scenes, exotic rugs and beautifully cool tiled riads. The other big North African city is Cairo with its pyramids and pharaoh history. North Africa is a place of fables; bringing scenes of camels crossing deserts, slow boats down the Nile, and Red Sea corners carved with glorious coral, a yacht charter to this side of Africa weaves together sultry desert dreams and a bright bohemian coastline that has tempted artists, writers, queens and courtesans for centuries.

East Africa

From Tanzania and its tapestry of animals and tribes to Zanzibar with its near horizontal beach scene, East Africa is the poster child of an evocative and varied African escape. Few places boast this beach to bush style that invites spice and sailing around the shores of Stone Town before slipping off to the Savannahs for luxury game lodge stays and early morning drives. From Mozambique with its dreamy dhow sails to Pemba Island with its world-class diving sites, this is the art of sailing done right.

When to Charter a Yacht to Africa

Central Africa serves up the best temperatures between July and October for those seeking wildlife wonders and sailing comfort. North Africa stays soft and warm for most of the year, but the western spring and autumn can be pleasant times to explore. East Africa will have the most reliable sailing conditions between June and October.

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AFRICA I Yacht – Elite $17M Superyacht

The AFRICA I yacht is a sensational and impressive yacht that is built by the Italian shipyard Benetti , the only superyacht brand that has won the Boats International magazine Shipyard number 1 award six times in a row.

Her design was penned by Zuretti , a French yacht designer that specializes in unique, custom designs with elaborate modern and international residence interior. On the other hand, her dazzling exterior is designed by Stefano Natucci.

She is full of endless possibilities which makes her a popular choice with celebrities. In 2019, she was the charter yacht of choice for footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his family.

AFRICA I yacht interior

Designed by Zuretti, her interior exudes a contemporary vibe that is perfect for family-friendly and accessible charters. 

She has beautifully styled light and airy interiors thanks to its panoramic windows that offer fabulous views. Her funky furnishings and vibrant colors radiate a modern and inviting feel. 

Her main salon is arranged in an open plan with the formal dining room on the main deck, as well as a big sky lounge on the top deck.

Both terraces outside are encircled by floor-to-ceiling windows that provide spectacular views. 

Located on the main deck forward, the master suite enjoys a forward-facing vista as well as its own private outside area.

Additionally, there are several al fresco dining and sitting options, as well as a big retractable swim platform.

Specifications

The AFRICA I yacht is a 46.99 m / 154′2″ luxury motor yacht built with an aluminum superstructure. She benefits from a semi-displacement hull that is great for seakeeping and speed. 

Thanks to her twin MTU M90 16V 4000 engines, she can comfortably cruise at a speed of 12 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 24.2 knots.

She has a range of up to 3,915 nautical miles from her 65,000-liter fuel tanks and is equipped with at-anchor stabilizers that provide outstanding comfort.

The Benetti superyacht ‘Africa I’ is designed to provide visitors with exceptionally unforgettable charter vacations, thanks to the exceptional build quality of the legendary Italian shipyard that built her.

Her sleek exterior features an outside living area that is spread across three decks and is excellent for those looking for the utmost in leisure or for those who want to party in elegance. 

The aft deck is sheltered and has a dining table for al fresco eating and easy access to the lower swim platform. 

There is also an extra outdoor dining option and sun cushions that are located on the top deck.

Her spacious sundeck is ideal for any event with a Jacuzzi, sun pads, outdoor eating areas, chaise loungers, and partial shade, among other amenities.

Accommodation

The AFRICA I yacht can accommodate 12 guests across six cabins, including a master cabin on the main deck with a private terrace, and a VIP cabin on the upper deck. 

Being a family-friendly yacht, she also has two doubles and two twins on the lower deck, including a special twin kids’ cabin. 

Guests will be in good hands with her experienced crew of 12, who are dedicated to creating special charter memories for their guests. 

AFRICA I is an especially popular choice for families, with numerous family-friendly touches throughout the yacht.

She boasts a large lineup of water toys that include an Onda GT 10m chase tender, a Castoldi 21 Beach ladder 6m tender, Seabobs, Seadoo wave runners, and paddleboards.

It is estimated that the cost of the AFRICA I yacht is US$ 17 million, with an annual operating cost of US$ 1 – 2 million.

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A Summary of Motor Yacht AFRICA

AFRICA was formerly called project/yacht name (Sunrise 45m). This 45 m (147 ft) luxury yacht was crafted at Sunrise Yachts in 2009. Motor Yacht AFRICA is a spacious superyacht. The firm of naval architecture who actualised the drawings for the yacht was Studio Scanu. The vessel had interior design and styling is the brain child of Franck Darnet Design. Luxury yacht AFRICA is a interesting yacht that is able to accommodate up to 11 passengers on board and has a total of 9 professional crew.

Motor yacht AFRICA is a long-range displacement mega yacht with an efficient high-tensile steel hull design, powerful engines and impressive tank capacity, designed to achieve trans Pacific distances or summer coastal cruising without refuelling. M/Y AFRICA can accommodate 11 guests.

Construction & Yacht Design of Luxury Yacht AFRICA

Studio Scanu was the naval architect involved in the formal superyacht composition for AFRICA. Interior designer Franck Darnet Design was commissioned for the creative interior styling. Created by Sunrise Yachts this yacht was fabricated in Turkey. She was successfully launched in Antalya in 2009 before being handed over to the owner. Her hull was built out of steel. The motor yacht main superstructure is fabricated largely from aluminium. With a beam of 8.73 metres / 29 feet AFRICA has spacious size. She has a fairly shallow draught of 2.76m (9.06ft).

Engineering & Speeds For M/Y AFRICA:

The 12V 2000 M70 engine powering the yacht is built by MTU. AFRICA is propelled by twin screw propellers (nibral 5 blades). The main engine of the yacht creates 1056 horse power (or 788 kilowatts). She is fitted with 2 engines. The sum thrust for the boat is 2112 HP or 1576 KW. As far as stabalisers are concerned she was supplied with Quantum Zero Speed. The bow thrusters are Voith.

Aboard Superyacht AFRICA She Caters For The Following Guest Accommodation Potential:

With chambers for a maximum of 11 yacht guests overnighting, the AFRICA accommodates them comfortably. This ship has room for approximately 9 capable crew to operate.

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Further Information On The Yacht

The yacht was built with Webasto air conditioning.

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The luxury yacht AFRICA displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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Motor Yacht

Africa is a custom motor yacht launched in 2009 by Sunrise Yachts in Antalya , Turkey.

Sunrise Yachts was created in 2006 with a very specific strategy born from a strong and simple vision: to offer original bespoke solutions to their clients, tailored to their needs and wishes, in an industry that it too often set in ways of the past. Owning a luxury yacht is above all an emotional and cultural affair that needs to be entrusted to a team of competent, dedicated and passionate individuals that will ensure that satisfaction in all aspects is achieved.

Africa measures 44.85 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.76 metres and a beam of 8.73 metres.

Africa has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Her interior design is by Franck Darnet Design.

Africa also features naval architecture by Valentijn Design and Karatas Yacht Design Ltd..

Performance and Capabilities

Africa has a top speed of 15.50 knots and a cruising speed of 12.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Africa has a fuel capacity of 60,000 litres, and a water capacity of 13,500 litres.

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Africa accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She also houses room for up to 9 crew members.

Other Specifications

Africa is MCA compliant, her hull NB is 0181.

Africa flies the flag of the Cayman Islands.

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Parents from Cornwall who never sailed take kids on yacht to Africa and America

The couple from Cornwall took their kids out of school but say they 'just bounce back'

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An ex-addict and his wife from Cornwall who had never sailed before decided to take their children out of school - to travel on their own yacht to Africa. But not stopping there, the family left the world of mainstream education and threw all caution to the wind, literally, and then even crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

Daniel Monk, 41, and his wife Bow, 36, and their children Amelia, 13, and Olivia, 7, sailed from Falmouth to Cape Verde in a 45ft yacht they named Pancakes. The dad-of-two had always dreamt of sailing the world after battling a 13-year drug and alcohol addiction and said it was "a dream come true" to do it with his family.

The family from Truro , sailed from Madeira to Tenerife and down to Cape Verde, despite limited experience on a boat that size. Daniel, the owner of Cask World, said: "It was just always a dream to buy a boat and sail the world. We believe in being out there. If we're connecting with nature that's more valuable than some Gucci.

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"We thought, 'how can we allow the kids to have a childhood without being influenced by external factors?' It was a dream come true. As a family I'm over the moon the children got to experience that."

Daniel's addiction started aged 16. He said: "I just started partying. It turned out I was allergic to alcohol. I would take drugs and just lose control. I was still functioning so it was very easy to say I didn't have a problem. My addiction was more binging.

"When I started getting to age 23, 24 and 25 that's when I realised mornings were difficult. It took me to a dark place."

He was still in the depths of his addiction when he met Bow in Bangkok in 2010 but a year later checked himself into rehab. It took Daniel three years to maintain consistent sobriety and after checking out of Clouds House, Shaftesbury, in 2014 he and Bow tied the knot.

Daniel said: "We're so lucky to be able to survive addiction. Get help because I was there. There was no hope but thanks to the support of the 12 step communities around the world I was then lucky to go after that dream."

Daniel had grown up with his dad as a captain and going out on toppers and dinghies and had always dreamt of sailing the world. After years of looking for boats, Daniel finally bought a Rustler Yacht in 2021 after meeting Dan Stroud - who had spent three years sailing on a similar boat.

Bow said: "I wanted him to make it happen." They wanted to show their daughters, who live in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with Bow, that you don't need to know everything and can still try and work it out.

The family have always been big on nature and adventure - and the couple don't let their kids have iPads so they can focus on what is around them. Amelia said: "I hiked to mount Everest base camp when I was eight. Last year I hiked to Kilimanjaro."

But the family had no sailing experience and spent time in Mylor with sailor Dan beforehand and were invited to legendary sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnson’s house for tea as a send off.

Daniel set off in December 2023 and sailed from Plymouth to Lisbon in Portugal, where his family then joined him. From there they travelled to Madeira, Tenerife, to Cape Verde and then cross the Atlantic to Barbados.

But the trip came with its challenges with Bow struggling with extreme sea sickness initially. Daniel said: "Bow was violently sea sick. It was challenging. I was exhausted and it was relentless. But something magical happened - the girls took care of us."

Bow added: "I couldn't eat. I felt guilty. After about five to six days I'm okay."

The family also made incredible memories including seeing dolphins and whales, snorkelling, racing in a regatta in Antigua and meeting other travellers along the way. Despite the close quarters of the boat they always pulled together - even when they bickered.

Amelia said: "It was stressful and annoying. Because anything could go wrong on the boat we had to work together even though we were mad."

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Bow said: "It was quite tough for us. We had to work together as a team." The family also had some scary times such as fearing orcas would topple their boat after warnings and Bow and Amelia getting stuck on an island overnight.

Daniel and Bow were originally hesitant that the long trip might impact Amelia and Olivia's education but say they have "bounced back" at school. Daniel said: "Before we left we had a big fear - are we affecting the children?

"But the children just bounced back." Bow said they've learned a lot along the way and "grown up" by seeing places such as Montserrat island and learning about the history.

Bow said: "It gave them good experience and to be confident. I think they learned a lot from this."

Daniel sailed the boat back to the UK and returned last month (August) after a 10,000 mile trip - while the girls returned to Thailand. The family are now selling Pancakes but are so glad they took the leap and are always looking for the next adventure.

They hope to inspire others to go for their dreams and very thankful to all the people helped them along the way. Daniel said: "I'd rather I had my last day trying to do something like that than be safe at home. Aim for the stars and hit the moon. Go big."

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Children play on fishing boats known as “pirogues” in Dakar, Senegal, June 24, 2023. Large pirogues are used in migrant crossings from Senegal to Spain. (Zane Irwin/AP)

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Cheikh Sall, the owner and captain of the boat, turned himself in Monday, Amadou Diop, the district’s prefect, told The Associated Press.

The death toll of the capsizing rose to 26, Senegal’s navy said on the social media platform X on Tuesday.

The artisanal fishing boat left the town of Mbour, nearly 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of the capital Dakar heading to Europe on Sunday afternoon before capsizing a few miles (kilometers) off the coast.

In recent years, the number of migrants leaving West Africa through Senegal has surged with many fleeing conflict, poverty and the lack of job opportunities. Most head to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of West Africa, which is used as a stepping stone to continental Europe.

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Migrant vessels that get lost or run into problems often vanish in the Atlantic, with some drifting across the ocean for months until they are found in the Caribbean and Latin America carrying only human remains.

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Special Features:

• Two VIP cabins
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) C ✠ HULL ● MACH classification
• Interior design from Achille Salvagni
• Cruising speed of 21 knots
• Sleeps 10 overnight

The 35m/114'10" motor yacht 'Africa One' (ex. H of London) was built by Azimut in Italy at their Viareggio shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Achille Salvagni and she was delivered to her owner in June 2021. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Stefano Righini.

Guest Accommodation

Africa One has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising two VIP cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V 2000 M93) 2,600hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 21 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots with a range of up to 350 nautical miles from her 18,000 litre fuel tanks. Her water tanks store around 3,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) C ✠ HULL ● MACH classification society rules.

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