Discover Africa

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Discover Africa



Tour Description:

Your African adventure begins with a three-night stay in picturesque Cape Town. Next, fly to Kasane where you will transfer to the Chobe River to begin your wildlife cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen. You’ll explore Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Encounter elephants, giraffes, leopards, lions, gazelles, zebras and buffalos on excursions by boat or open-air vehicle. Conclude your journey with two nights at legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. You have the option of extending in Johannesburg and reliving the period of Nelson Mandela and the end of the Apartheid era.

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 13 Oct 23 — Tuesday 24 Oct 23Starting at $11,499 Get a Quote
Friday 20 Oct 23 — Tuesday 31 Oct 23Starting at $11,399 Get a Quote
Friday 16 Feb 24 — Tuesday 27 Feb 24Starting at $10,695 Get a Quote
Friday 22 Mar 24 — Tuesday 02 Apr 24Starting at $11,099 Get a Quote
Friday 29 Mar 24 — Tuesday 09 Apr 24Starting at $11,199 Get a Quote
Friday 05 Apr 24 — Tuesday 16 Apr 24Starting at $11,299 Get a Quote
Friday 12 Apr 24 — Tuesday 23 Apr 24Starting at $11,299 Get a Quote
Friday 26 Apr 24 — Tuesday 07 May 24Starting at $11,399 Get a Quote
Friday 03 May 24 — Tuesday 14 May 24Starting at $11,499 Get a Quote
Friday 10 May 24 — Tuesday 21 May 24Starting at $11,599 Get a Quote
Friday 17 May 24 — Tuesday 28 May 24Starting at $11,599 Get a Quote
Friday 31 May 24 — Tuesday 11 Jun 24Starting at $11,699 Get a Quote
Friday 07 Jun 24 — Tuesday 18 Jun 24Starting at $11,699 Get a Quote
Friday 21 Jun 24 — Tuesday 02 Jul 24Starting at $11,699 Get a Quote
Friday 28 Jun 24 — Tuesday 09 Jul 24Starting at $11,699 Get a Quote
Friday 04 Oct 24 — Tuesday 15 Oct 24Starting at $11,799 Get a Quote
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Friday 25 Oct 24 — Tuesday 05 Nov 24Starting at $11,599 Get a Quote
Friday 01 Nov 24 — Tuesday 12 Nov 24Starting at $11,499 Get a Quote
Friday 08 Nov 24 — Tuesday 19 Nov 24Starting at $11,199 Get a Quote
Friday 07 Mar 25 — Tuesday 18 Mar 25Starting at $10,995 Get a Quote
Friday 21 Mar 25 — Tuesday 01 Apr 25Starting at $11,095 Get a Quote
Friday 04 Apr 25 — Tuesday 15 Apr 25Starting at $11,095 Get a Quote
Friday 11 Apr 25 — Tuesday 22 Apr 25Starting at $11,295 Get a Quote
Friday 25 Apr 25 — Tuesday 06 May 25Starting at $11,295 Get a Quote
Friday 02 May 25 — Tuesday 13 May 25Starting at $11,395 Get a Quote
Friday 09 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25Starting at $11,495 Get a Quote
Friday 16 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25Starting at $11,595 Get a Quote
Friday 30 May 25 — Tuesday 10 Jun 25Starting at $11,695 Get a Quote
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Friday 05 Sep 25 — Tuesday 16 Sep 25Starting at $11,795 Get a Quote
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Friday 10 Oct 25 — Tuesday 21 Oct 25Starting at $11,795 Get a Quote
Friday 17 Oct 25 — Tuesday 28 Oct 25Starting at $11,695 Get a Quote
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ITINERARY

Day 1
ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. Situated amidst majestic mountains and lined with pristine beaches, Cape Town has a rich cultural heritage with extraordinary attractions. After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways Representative, transfer to the Mt Nelson Hotel by Belmond. Get to know your Tour Director at the Welcome Reception. (WR)

Day 2
CAPE TOWN. Embark on a full-day exploration along one of the world’s most stunning routes, taking you southeast along the Atlantic seaboard past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Stop at Cape Point, located in the nature reserve within Table Mountain National Park, which forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. You’ll also visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins, and then be treated to lunch with drinks overlooking False Bay—one of the world’s most beautiful bays.

Day 3
CAPE TOWN. You have a choice of two excursions, depending on your interests. Take a cableway up to Table Mountain for spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas, followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands, which comprises the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl valleys. South African wine is world renowned, and you’ll get to visit two of its best vineyards, complete with wine tasting. A sumptuous lunch will be included along the way. Or choose to explore another side of Cape Town at famous Robben Island, once used as a prison for many political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. You’ll ferry over to the island where you will take a tour led by a former inmate. Back in Cape Town, enjoy lunch, and then visit the colorful historic Bo Kaap neighborhood before boarding the cableway to Table Mountain’s summit.

Day 4
CAPETOWN – VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE – ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Victoria Falls. Here, you will be transferred to the Chobe River that forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. Then board tender boats that will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle into your stateroom, enjoy a mid-afternoon snack, and in the evening, be treated to a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner.

Day 4
ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy a sunset cruise down the Chobe River before a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board the ship.

Day 5
ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Embark on an exhilarating, morning boat safari to explore the Chobe River’s diverse game viewing. Afterwards, return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. As the Zambezi Queen cruises along the Chobe River, relax on board in the afternoon and enjoy what nature has to offer. Be sure to spend time in the splash pool or perhaps catch-up with your favorite book. Later in the day, revel in panoramic view with another thrilling boat safari.

Day 6
ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Join a full-day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. Be on the lookout for elephants, giraffe, zebra, sable, warthog and cape buffaloes. Prides of lions, hyenas and (more rarely) cheetahs could be encountered along the way. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic.

Day 7
ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Start the day off with an unforgettable visit to a typical African village to experience the local culture first hand. Spend time with the children of the village as well as its elders, and learn about their day-to-day life. After lunch on board, you can choose between a boat safari, bird watching or fishing. Spend your last evening aboard with a festive African-themed dinner hosted by your crew—complete with singing and dancing.

Day 8
ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION. This morning, disembark your cruise in Kasane.

Day 8
ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION – VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE. Enjoy a morning cruise during breakfast and be on the lookout for wildlife. Afterward, transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Spend the afternoon exploring the town or experience one of the many activities offered at your hotel. Later this afternoon, join a cocktail reception with appetizers aboard a vintage steam train and make your way to the Victoria Falls Bridge to watch the sunset over the Falls.

Day 9
VICTORIA FALLS. A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. You’ll learn about its history, and the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game while enjoying a delicious mix of tapas with drinks, followed by a special dinner with live local entertainment at the hotel.

Day 10
VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. After breakfast, bid adieu to Zimbabwe as you head to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg and onward flight home or extend your trip with two nights in Johannesburg and/or four nights in Rwanda. (B) Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight before 6:30 p.m.