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We'd like to take a tour from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls including a river cruise around June or July of 2026

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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise)

9 days

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From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

5.0

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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Johannesburg
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Apartheid Museum (or Mandela House on Mondays / Hector Pieterson Museum on Tuesdays)
- Panoramic tour of Johannesburg
Landmarks
Apartheid Museum
Mandela House
Hector Pieterson Museum
Day 2
Johannesburg to Kasane
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer from Kasane airport to lodge by private boat with wildlife observation
Day 3
Chobe National Park
Meals
Lunch (African lunch in the heart of nature), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Jeep exploration of Chobe National Park
- African lunch in Chobe National Park
- Private boat safari on Chobe River to Sedudu Island
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Sedudu Island
Chobe River
Day 4
Impalila Island
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trip to authentic villages on Impalila Island
- Discovery of traditional Namibian houses, culture and customs
- Private boat safari on Zambezi River
Landmarks
Impalila Island
Zambezi River
Day 5
Kasane to Lake Kariba
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Water safari in Chobe National Park area
- Lunch along the water
Landmarks
Lake Kariba
Day 6
Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise sail through Lake Kariba
- Private boat exploration of Matusadona National Park waterways
- Wildlife discovery in Matusadona
- Sunset private boat excursion
Landmarks
Lake Kariba
Matusadona National Park
Day 7
Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Safari to Matusadona National Park area
- Round table discussion about Lake Kariba creation and ecosystem
Landmarks
Matusadona National Park
Sanyati River
Ume River
Day 8
Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls
Meals
Lunch (Exceptional lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kariba Dam
- Lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Private safari in 4x4 vehicle searching for black rhinos and Big Five wildlife (minimum 6 registered participants, can join other guests if fewer)
Landmarks
Kariba Dam
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River
Day 9
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Victoria Falls
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River

Landmarks
Apartheid Museum
Mandela House
Hector Pieterson Museum

Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Sedudu Island
Chobe River

Landmarks
Impalila Island
Zambezi River

Landmarks
Lake Kariba

Landmarks
Lake Kariba
Matusadona National Park

Landmarks
Matusadona National Park
Sanyati River
Ume River

Landmarks
Kariba Dam
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River

Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Zambezi River

What's Included

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Guide
Insurance
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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Additional Services

Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(463 reviews)

Number of tours

549

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

Zimbabwean Dream
Built in 2020, the RV Zimbabwean Dream is one of the jewels of the CroisiEurope fleet and the magnificent setting for a dream safari-cruise… Read more
Capacity
16
Built
2020
Guests
Crew
Length
33 meters
Width
8 meters
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
6 Knots
Generators
Engines
Draft
0.78
Cabin
8
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.3

H
Horst
August 21st, 2023
5
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This trip was a 10 out of 10 for us. Starting with an amazing day in Johannesburg, we had wonderful days in Chobe...
This trip was a 10 out of 10 for us. Starting with an amazing day in Johannesburg, we had wonderful days in Chobe National Park and on the boat on Lake Kariba. The dramaturgy of the individual excursions by water, jeep and on foot made each day a new adventure. The numerous encounters with local animals and people remain deeply in our memories. Everything was accompanied by cordial service and was at all times professional in solving one or another challenge. Our group consisted of 80% French participants. Despite our limitation to the English language, a beautiful, relaxed friendship developed. The accommodations were all of high quality. The food was French delicious and always a treat. For us it was a bit too meat and fish heavy. A vegetarian alternative would have been welcome on some days. Overall, we had one of the best vacations of our lives and were in the best hands with Croisi Europe and TourRadar.Show more
Traveled in August 2023
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mr. Brinkmann, thank you for your review of your trip with CroisiEurope. We are so glad that you had such a great time. Thank you for your compliments on the staff, the accommodations and the food. We have noted your suggestion of a vegetarian alternative. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Bruce
Asked on January 25th, 2026
On the TourRadar website, the price is a lot different to when I go to book.
Price / Availability
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2026
  If you could kindly let us know your dates of travel, we could share pricing and relevant details.
F
Frank
Asked on October 26th, 2025
Do you have scheduled departures in May or June 26
Tour Details
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written October 2025
  We have switched the itinerary to the correct one which now displays the dates for May and June. If you could kindly review the same and let us know your preferred dates of travel we could share pricing and relevant details.
A
Adrian
Asked on December 29th, 2024
We'd like to take a tour from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls including a river cruise around June or July of 2026
Tour Details
Travel Support
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written December 2024
  At the moment, many of our operators haven't loaded their dates for 2026 just yet, but we do have two exciting tours in South Africa ready to explore!
- A
  Adrian
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  We would like to start in Johannaburg rather than Capetown and include a cruise.

From

$7,537

-14%

US $6,449 per person

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Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 130078

Currencies
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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type D
Botswana
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Botswana
Type G
Zimbabwe
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Botswana.Namibia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana.Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Namibia.South Africa.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise)

Itinerary

Johannesburg

Included Activities

Johannesburg to Kasane

Included Activities

Chobe National Park

Included Activities

Impalila Island

Included Activities

Kasane to Lake Kariba

Included Activities

Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

Included Activities

Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

Included Activities

Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Victoria Falls

Included Activities

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