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Travel to South Africa and explore its breathtaking beauty with a land and sea cruise in 2026 or 2027. Discover the diverse landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of the Rainbow Nation. On land, explore iconic cities, savannahs, and game reserves. On the water, sail the majestic coastline and take in the stunning views. Along the way, discover local culture, cuisine, and historical sites. Our 7 exceptional tours, lasting from 9 to 16 days, offer the perfect combination of land and sea adventures. Prices start at $8,340. For help planning your next unforgettable trip, contact us today.
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A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.
from $16,145
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Wildlife and the Falls

Roundtrip Johannesburg - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River
  • Spot wildlife in Chobe Park
  • Witness majestic Victoria Falls
  • Explore historic Soweto sites
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Johannesburg / Johannesburg
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Embark on a 13-day river cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Park aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Chobe National Park and thrilling game drives in Greater Kruger while ticking the “Big Five” off your bucket list.
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A herd of zebras quench their thirst at a watering hole.
from $18,620
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Iconic Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Tour scenic Cape Town
  • Visit a Chobe River village
  • Discover Greater Kruger
  • Explore vibrant Johannesburg
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Land & Sea Exploration, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Experience a 15-day cruise starting in Cape Town, visiting iconic sites like Robben Island before three nights on the Zambezi Queen, exploring Chobe National Park. The journey continues to stunning Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and concludes with three nights at Greater Kruger National Park, featuring thrilling game drives.
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Elephant at sunset in the Chobe River
from $13,870
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From the Cape to the Falls

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Explore Table Mountain
  • Tour historic Robben Island
  • Spot wildlife on the Chobe River
  • Walk around Victoria Falls
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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Variable
Experience a 10-day river cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting with a three-night stay in Cape Town, featuring Table Mountain, Robben Island, and wine tasting. Then, enjoy safaris in Chobe National Park and a guided tour of Victoria Falls before flying to Johannesburg for your journey home.
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Victoria Falls
from $12,661
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Safari Cruise in Zambezi River with Extended Stay at Cape Peninsula

Port-to-Port Cruise - 13 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
  • Cape Town city tour
  • Visit Robben Island's prison
  • Explore Cape of Good Hope
  • Discover Namibian culture
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Cape Town / Victoria Falls
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Helicopter Tours
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Travel from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, experiencing history, nature, and wildlife along the way. Embark on a 4-day cruise exploring Lake Kariba aboard African Dream. This adventure includes city tours, wildlife encounters, and offers a diverse and immersive exploration of Southern Africa.
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A close up of a type of traditional dress worn in Africa.
from $8,340
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls - 9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
  • Explore Impalila Island villages
  • Explore Chobe National Park
  • Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
  • Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints
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Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
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Variable
Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.
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Take a game drive in the Masai Mara region of Kenya
from $20,645
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Classic Kenya & Southern Africa

Johannesburg - Nairobi - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Explore the Chobe River
  • Visit elephants in Nairobi
  • Spot wildlife in Amboseli
  • Tour the wild Maasai Mara
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Johannesburg / Nairobi
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Relaxed
Join a 15-day cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting in Johannesburg and flying to Kasane for a wildlife adventure in Chobe National Park. Experience the wonders of Victoria Falls, Nairobi's cultural scene, Amboseli's landscapes, and the breathtaking Maasai Mara in Kenya.
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Lilac-breasted Roller in Namibia
from $20,445
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African Wonders & the Skeleton Coast

Johannesburg - Windhoek - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Observe Chobe River wildlife
  • Tour beautiful Victoria Falls
  • Explore the NamibRand Reserve
  • Explore Namib-Naukluft Park
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Johannesburg / Windhoek
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Variable
Experience a 17-day cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting in Johannesburg and exploring Botswana's Chobe River, Victoria Falls, and Namibian landscapes. Enjoy wildlife drives, a sunset on the Zambezi, and cultural insights before concluding your adventure in Windhoek.
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TrustScore 4.9 | 1014 reviews
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4 weeks ago
The plan was quite detailed and ran very smoothly. Each location was a gem, the transfers were timely and informative. We felt well cared for everywhere we went. Would definitely use Adventure Life Services again
Sharon Garbarz
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5 months ago
Frankie has been fabulous. The whole process was seamless. Very impressed.
Julie Kelly
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6 months ago
Kassandra did a fantastic job of promptly responding to our requests, making values suggestions for Safari options, asking about budget issues and providing excellent offerings. I would, and have, highly recommends her.
Lori Zwart
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11 months ago
Love how easy it is to work with Adventure Life! They have put together some wonderful trips for us!
Elizabeth Zall
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1 year ago
We had a fabulous time. Especially seeing the animals and the great driver/guides that we had at Tamarak and Rhino Walking Safari Lodges. We were very pampered the whole time. The staff were extremely friendly and seemed genuinely to enjoy their jobs. This seemed to mean me that they are treated fairly by the employers. We can not say enough about our trip. Don't count on losing weight, they feed you constantly!
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