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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe with extended stay at the Cape Peninsula (port-to-port cruise)

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From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    You'll arrive in Cape Town and check in at your 4-star hotel starting at 3:00 p.m. Once you're settled in your room, you have the evening to yourself. Grab dinner wherever appeals to you, then rest up for the days ahead.

  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    This morning starts with a panoramic tour through Cape Town, taking in the modern towers, cobblestone roads, and historical monuments. Then you'll ride the Table Mountain Cableway for full 360-degree views of Table Bay and the surrounding mountains, assuming the weather cooperates. After lunch, head to Groot Constantia, South Africa's oldest vineyard, where you'll tour the cellar and do some wine tasting. Return to your hotel for dinner and the night.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Cape Town
    • Table Mountain Cableway ride
    • Groot Constantia estate visit including cellar tour and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Table Bay
    Groot Constantia
  3. Day 3

    Robben Island - Cape Town

    You'll take a guided tour of Robben Island, walking through the island and its cells to experience one of the most historically significant sites in South African history. Back in Cape Town, grab lunch at the waterfront. The rest of the afternoon is spent exploring Cape Town itself, the oldest city in South Africa and nicknamed the 'Mother City.' After dinner at your hotel, you'll stay another night.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the waterfront), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Robben Island and its cells
    • Lunch on the waterfront in Cape Town
    • Tour of Cape Town
    Landmarks
    Robben Island
  4. Day 4

    Cape of Good Hope

    Today you'll drive to the legendary Cape of Good Hope along Chapman's Peak Drive on the Atlantic coast, where you'll see valleys, bays, and beaches unfold. Take the Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit to check out the old lighthouse and take in panoramic views. After lunch, continue to the penguin colony near Simon's Town, where these birds are known for their distinctive braying call. Head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive
    • Flying Dutchman funicular ride to summit with lighthouse views
    • Visit to penguin colony near Simon's Town
    Landmarks
    Cape of Good Hope
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Simon's Town
  5. Day 5

    Cape Town to Johannesburg

    You'll transfer to the airport and fly to Johannesburg to meet up with the rest of your group. After lunch, visit the Apartheid Museum if it's open (Wednesday through Sunday; other museums available if it's closed). Then take a panoramic tour of Johannesburg, South Africa's financial capital and the wealthiest city on the continent. Check into your five-star hotel, have dinner, and settle in for the night.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Johannesburg
    • Visit to Apartheid Museum
    • Panoramic tour of Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
  6. Day 6

    Johannesburg to Kasane

    You're flying from Johannesburg to Kasane in Botswana. From the airport, you'll transfer to your CroisiEurope lodge by small private boat, and during the ride you can watch for bird species, hippos, or crocodiles. Get settled at the lodge and enjoy dinner in the quiet of the wilderness.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane
    • Private boat transfer from airport to lodge with wildlife observation
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  7. Day 7

    Chobe National Park

    Spend your day exploring Chobe National Park by Jeep, home to more than a quarter of Africa's elephant population. You'll have lunch out in nature. Then board a small private boat and sail along Chobe River toward Sedudu Island and its marshes. Come back to the lodge for dinner and the night.

    Meals
    Lunch (African lunch in the heart of nature), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Jeep exploration of Chobe National Park
    • Lunch in the heart of nature
    • Private boat safari on Chobe River to Sedudu Island
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Sedudu Island
    Chobe River
  8. Day 8

    Impalila Island

    You'll travel to authentic villages on Impalila Island in Namibia to see traditional houses and customs. After returning to the lodge for lunch, you have the afternoon free to enjoy the pool and lodge facilities. Later, join a private boat trip down the Zambezi River with your guide sharing stories about the island's traditions. Dinner at the lodge, then overnight.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the lodge with guide sharing island traditions)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional villages on Impalila Island
    • Private boat exploration of Zambezi River

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure time at lodge pool and facilities
    Landmarks
    Impalila Island
    Zambezi River
  9. Day 9

    Kasane to Lake Kariba

    Depart the lodge early for one final water safari in the Chobe National Park area. You'll have lunch along the water before heading to Kasane airport. Fly by private plane to Lake Kariba, watching the wilderness landscapes change below. Transfer to board your ship, get settled in your cabin, and enjoy dinner before sleeping on board.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch along the water), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Water safari in Chobe National Park area
    • Lunch along the water
    • Private plane flight from Kasane to Lake Kariba
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  10. Day 10

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Set sail at sunrise through Lake Kariba's rare landscape with drowned trees. Board a small private boat to explore small waterways into Matusadona National Park and see the wildlife. Navigate through meanders and unspoiled inlets, soaking in the atmosphere. Return to the ship for lunch. Spend the afternoon cruising. At sunset, board another private boat to watch the sky change colors. Dinner and overnight on the ship.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise sailing through Lake Kariba
    • Private boat exploration of waterways into Matusadona National Park
    • Sunset private boat excursion
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
    Matusadona National Park
  11. Day 11

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    This morning you'll go on safari around Matusadona National Park, home to elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, and thousands of birds including the African Sea Eagle and Yellow-billed Stork. The 1,400 square kilometer untouched area is connected to Operation Noah, which saved over 6,000 animals during dam construction. Have lunch on board and continue sailing. During a round table discussion, learn about how the lake was created, who lives there, and its ecosystem. Dinner and overnight on board.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Safari in Matusadona National Park area
    • Round table discussion about lake creation and ecosystem
    Landmarks
    Matusadona National Park
    Sanyati River
    Ume River
  12. Day 12

    Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls

    At sunrise you'll sail toward Kariba to disembark and visit the airport. See the Kariba Dam, built in 1955 to create Lake Kariba, which now provides 70 percent of Zimbabwe's power. Learn about the legends of the lake's creation, particularly the story of Nyami Nyami, the river god. Fly by private plane to Victoria Falls. You'll have an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River upstream from the falls. Spend the afternoon relaxing by your hotel pool with savannah views. Dinner and overnight at a four-star hotel.

    Meals
    Lunch (Exceptional lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from falls), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kariba Dam
    • Private plane flight to Victoria Falls
    • Lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from falls

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
    • Private safari through private reserve in 4x4 vehicle searching for black rhinos and Big Five wildlife with experienced ranger
    Landmarks
    Kariba Dam
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  13. Day 13

    Victoria Falls

    After breakfast, take a walking tour of Victoria Falls where the views rank among the most exceptional anywhere. See the Zambezi River plummet over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating what locals call the 'smoke that thunders.' Your services end around 10:30 a.m. at the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
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  • Jeanette
    · August 30th, 2023
    Our 9 day CroisiEurope tour from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls was excellent. Well organised with a program packed with interesting educational opportunities along with the varied safari drives. Accommodation was superb. Although most fellow tourists will be French speaking the guides were all English speaking enabling us to learn much about their country's culture and history. Downloading the Google English/French translator app helped greatly. Not a cheap holiday but well worth the money.
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  • Horst
    · August 21st, 2023
    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.
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    Does this tour include Zimbabwe AND Zambia? Or just Zimbabwe? Is it common for solo travelers to join? Or do people join in smaller groups? If I pick a room meant for 2 people as a single traveler, would you put another female in the room to share with me? (I am a female as well).

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      This itinerary does not do Zambia but does Zimbabwe. Solo passengers are known to join this tour and are most welcome. This operator does not allow sharing so you would have the room all to yourself.

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