Itinerary
- 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.
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
