Embark on a 14-day cruise with stays in Cape Town and Victoria Falls. Begin with three nights in Cape Town, surrounded by the iconic Table Mountain peaks. Then, fly to Victoria Falls and board the Zambezi Queen for a wildlife safari along the Chobe River, witnessing elephants and lions in their natural habitat. Explore the majestic Victoria Falls before embarking on a 1,000-mile journey aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail through Zimbabwe and South Africa. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, fine South African wines, stunning scenery, and wildlife encounters in Hwange Game Reserve and Polokwane Nature Reserve.
Highlights
Enjoy a cable car up Table Mountain for great views
Discover renowned local vineyards and sample their wine
Visit Kasenu Village and experience the local culture
Safari through Chobe National Park in search of wildlife
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Nestled among majestic mountains and bordered by pristine beaches, Cape Town boasts a rich cultural heritage and numerous extraordinary attractions. Upon your arrival at the airport, be greeted by an AmaWaterways representative and then transferred to your hotel in Cape Town. Take this opportunity to meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers during the Welcome Reception.
Experience a full-day adventure along one of the world’s most breathtaking routes, featuring the iconic 12 Apostles, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak. Make a stop at the Cape of Good Hope, first navigated in modern times in 1488 by the Portuguese during their quest to establish trade in the Far East. This historic landmark remains significant for sailors today. Visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins, before enjoying a delightful lunch with drinks, all while overlooking the stunning False Bay.
Take a cableway up to Table Mountain followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands where you visit two of its best vineyards, complete with wine tasting. A delicious 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. Ferry over to the island where you 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.
In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Victoria Falls. Here, transfer 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.
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.
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 buffalo. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic.
Visit a typical African village where you can spend time with the village children as well as its elders. Back on board and following lunch, you have a choice to take a boat safari, bird watch or fish. Enjoy your last evening aboard with a festive African- themed dinner hosted by your crew.
Day 8: Disembark | Victoria Falls
1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
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 followed by dinner 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
1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. 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 | Rovos Rail
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely morning before touring the town of Victoria Falls and being treated to a home-hosted lunch. Later in the day, head to the Victoria Falls colonial-era rail station where you board the Rovos Rail.
Day 11: Rovos Rail
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Start the morning with a safari to the Hwange Game Reserve, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, boasting a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 different birds. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. After your safari, return to the train for a lovely brunch as you travel through the vast landscapes of central Zimbabwe on the way to the border town of Beitbridge. Take in the southern African landscape from the lounge, observation cars or your deluxe suite.
Day 12: Rovos Rail
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Stop in the village of Gwanda with time to stroll. Travel through baobab tree country and cross the Limpopo River and enter South Africa in the town of Musina for border formalities.
Day 13: Rovos Rail
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and then visit the Polokwane Nature Reserve home to more than 20 species of wildlife including the white rhino. Continue your journey south through Warmbaths (Bela-Bela) and onto Pyramid.
Day 14: Pretoria | Johannesburg
1 Breakfast
Disembark the train in Pretoria where you transfer to the airport in Johannesburg for your onward flight home or extend your trip with four nights in Rwanda. Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight before 4:00 p.m.
Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Adventure Life does a great job of finding a booking excellent hotels, excursions and support for all your travel needs. The excursions were outstanding. We were able to see all of the places we dreamed about with great guides to enhance the visits.
Keith Hobson
2 days ago
Prompt response with clarified information to questions.
Joyce Spencer
2 days ago
Betty was extremely helpful and friendly! I have never traveled by long boat and was nervous about the options and the experience. Betty listened carefully to my wants and needs and presented exactly what my sister and I hoped for! I couldn’t have asked a more pleasant experience - I am so excited about our trip!!
Jan Struck
3 days ago
Tilly knowledgeable , quick to respond , and friendly
Raymond
3 days ago
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