Africa from Maldives - go north or south around?

[FranklinGray]

I do not have to make this decision for 2 years, but to help in my preparation of my future travels I am trying to figure out my preference; go through the red sea to Europe or around Cape Good Hope before heading to the Caribbean.

I've heard some sailors say Capetown was their favorite place but would like input from those who have taken either route what they think - what they liked and disliked about their trip around Africa.