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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise, 11 destinations)

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From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
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Plan your adventure:
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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

Animals You Might See

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apartheid Museum (or Mandela House if Monday)
    • Panoramic tour of Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
    Mandela House
  3. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Kasane

    Johannesburg to Kasane
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private boat transfer from airport to lodge with wildlife observation
  4. Day 3

    Chobe National Park

    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 nature
    • Private boat safari on Chobe River to Sedudu Island and marshes
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Sedudu Island
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  5. Day 4

    Impalila Island

    Impalila Island
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trip to authentic villages on Impalila Island
    • Discovery of traditional Namibian houses, culture and customs
    • Leisure time at lodge with pool access
    • Private boat discovery of Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Impalila Island
    Zambezi River
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Kasane to Lake Kariba

    Kasane to Lake Kariba
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch along the water), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Water safari in Chobe National Park area
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  7. Day 6

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise sailing on Lake Kariba
    • Private boat exploration of waterways into Matusadona National Park
    • Wildlife discovery in Matusadona
    • Afternoon cruising
    • Sunset private boat excursion
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
    Matusadona National Park
  8. Day 7

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Safari to discover wildlife around Matusadona National Park
    • Round table discussion about Lake Kariba creation, history, and ecosystem
    Landmarks
    Matusadona National Park
  9. Day 8

    Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls

    Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Lunch (Exceptional lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kariba Dam with history and legends of Lake Kariba creation
    • Lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
    • Safari through private reserve in 4x4 vehicle to search for black rhinos and Big Five wildlife with experienced ranger
    Landmarks
    Kariba Dam
    Victoria Falls
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 9

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls

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Rating
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • Zimbabwean Dream
    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

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5.0
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  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Horst5.0•August 2023
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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...
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    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.

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    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written January 2026

      If you could kindly let us know your dates of travel, we could share pricing and relevant details.

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    Frank

    Asked on October 26th, 2025

    Do you have scheduled departures in May or June 26

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      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.

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    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

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    • 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!

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      Traveler•Written December 2024

      We would like to start in Johannaburg rather than Capetown and include a cruise.

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  • 4 local currencies

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