After 4 days of touring South Africa, fly to Namibia and board the African Dream to begin the cruise portion of this tour, along the Chobe and Zambezi rivers. Get an up-close experience of South Africa´s wilderness, enjoy authentic traditional cuisine, learn about age-old customs, and in the end of your trip admire the grandness of Victoria Falls. Enjoy land and water safaris, and experience face-to-face encounters with locals to learn about their culture and history and discover the legendary Cape of Good Hope.
Highlights
Enjoy a guided tour of Robben Island, given by one of its former prisoners
Explore the Chobe National Park on specially equipped Jeeps
Join an on foot tour to the falls in Zimbabwe for exceptional views
Visit Impalila Island's local school to meet the teachers and students
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.
You are welcome to check in to your 4-star hotel LS starting from 3:00 p.m. After settling into your room, enjoy dinner on your own before spending the night at the hotel.
You’ll have a panoramic tour of the city. Cape Town is a meticulously preserved city with modern towers in the center, cobblestone roads and a bounty of historical monuments. You’ll then take the Table Mountain Cableway to soak up the 360-degree views of Table Bay and the nearby peaks of the surrounding mountains. Have dinner and spend the night at a 4-star hotel LS.
Day 3: Robben Island | Groot Constantia Wine Estate
During the first part of your day, you will visit a place that needs no introduction with regards to its significance in South Africa’s and indeed the world’s history: Robben Island. Tour the island with a guide and finish with a visit to the prison, its courtyard, and its cells. Return to Cape Town for lunch on the waterfront. Afterward, visit the Groot Constantia estate, considered the oldest vineyard in South Africa. For the past 300 years, agricultural activities at Groot Constantia have focused on wine making, and the Constantia wines have become renowned throughout Europe. Visit the cellar followed by a tasting. You'll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Set out for the legendary Cape of Good Hope. Ride along Chapman’s Peak Drive, located on the Atlantic coast of the southwestern tip of South Africa. The narrow stretch of land, dotted with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora. Take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit to see the old lighthouse and relish the panoramic views. You'll have lunch before discovering the penguin colony near Simon’s Town. Once called Jackass Penguins, they are famous for their hilarious braying call. Have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the airport and fly to Johannesburg to join up with the rest of the safari-cruise group. After this, you will set off for a panoramic tour of the city. In addition to being South Africa’s financial capital, Johannesburg is also the city of superlatives. It is indeed the richest town in Africa, with the tallest buildings and widest social discrepancies, but is also infused with one of the best atmospheres you’ll ever come across. Arrive at the 4-star hotel LS where you are welcome to settle into your rooms before dinner.
Day 6: Fly to Kasane, Botswana | Cascades Lodge, Namibia
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Take the flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. From the airport, small private boats will take you your lodge to settle in. Observe the numerous bird species living among the flooded flatlands. You may even catch a glimpse of a few hippos or crocodiles basking in the sun! You’ll be greeted by your crew upon arrival and settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located on an island created by one of the tributaries of the Zambezi River. Have your dinner and spend the night at the lodge in absolute tranquility at the heart of the wilderness.
Day 7: Chobe National Park
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Take a full-day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park that is home to more than 1/4 of the total elephant population in Africa. Enjoy your lunch on a “floating restaurant” in the middle of the river where the views of the surrounding nature are unparalleled. Afterward, board the small private boars to sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. Have your dinner on board and spend the night at the lodge.
Day 8: Impalila Island, Namibia
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Discover the traditional Namibian house, culture, and customs as you take on this amazing tour to the authentic villages on Impalila Island. Return to the lodge to have your delicious lunch and take advantage of the private pools and other amenities. You can also join the excursion in Zambezi River while on your small private boats. Learn more about the traditions and culture of this island which will be told by the locals. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 9: Kasane | Lake Kariba | Embark the African Dream
Depart from the lodge for the Kasane airport. While on the private plane, you'll be amazed by the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba and the changing landscapes of the wilderness during your flight from Kasane to Kariba. You’ll be transferred to board the African Dream. After lunch on board, start sailing across the lake and see the unique and emblematic landscapes. Have your dinner and spend the night on board.
Day 10: Lake Kariba | Gache-Gache & Sanyati Rivers, Zimbabwe
At sunrise, set sail through the rare and mysterious landscapes of Lake Kariba where drowned trees reach skywards from the depths of the reflecting water. Set out on the private small boats to discover the Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. Gliding along its meanders, large bends and small, unspoiled inlets, you’ll be amazed by the magical atmosphere all around. After having your lunch on board, discover one of the most impressive gorges to be found at Lake Kariba as we sail through the Sanyati Gorge until sundown. Have your dinner and spend the night on board.
Take the journey this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park. Bordered by the Sanyati and Ume Rivers, this 1,400km²/540 sq mi-large untouched area is home to numerous animal species such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos as well as thousands of birds, among which the legendary African Sea Eagle, the majestic Yellow-billed Stork, or the Black Heron with its interesting hunting method. You might be lucky enough to cross paths with a big cat or two! The history of the park is closely linked with that of the lake: during the construction of the dam, the rising floodwaters affected the native wildlife although the damage was mitigated by Operation Noah, an initiative which saved the lives of over 6,000 animals. This rescue operation allowed for large mammals, big cats, impalas and more to be moved to Matusadona where hunting is strictly prohibited. In the afternoon, a round-table discussion will be your opportunity to learn more about the creation of the Lake, its inhabitants as well as its ecosystem. Have your dinner and spend the night on board.
Day 12: Kariba | Victoria Falls | Disembark
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
At sunrise, set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. Discover the gigantic Kariba Dam which was created in 1955 to form Lake Kariba. Today, the dam serves as a source of electric power for 70% of Zimbabwe. You’ll get to discover the history and legends surrounding the creation of the lake, including the tale of NyamiNyami, the river god. Fly out to Victoria Falls onboard private planes. Enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River, upstream from the falls. This afternoon, leave for a tour on foot of the falls where the views are among the most exceptional in the world. You’ll also see where the Zambezi River plunges over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating the “smoke that thunders.” Tonight, enjoy a “Boma” dinner with traditional dance and music. Spend the night at a four-star hotel LS.
Day 13: Victoria Falls
1 Breakfast
This morning, enjoy your last breakfast and join an optional early morning excursion: soaring over Victoria Falls in a helicopter, before beginning your journey home.
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Suite
6 French Balcony Suites 17 m2 (with floor to ceiling sliding windows opening to a railing)
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners
12 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
Excursions included in the package selected
All port fees
Domestic Flight: Cape Town/Johannesburg
Double-occupancy accommodation in a first-class CroisiEurope lodge and in 4-and-5* hotels
Drinks served by CroisiEurope at all meals and drinks served at the bar on the ship and at the CroisiEurope lodge
In Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, drinks include: 1 water, 1 glass of local wine* or 1 soda or 1 local beer*, 1 tea or coffee per person and per meal
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
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