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Stars of South Africa 2026

17 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Welcome Reception
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with drinks overlooking False Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour
    • Visit Cape of Good Hope
    • Boulders Beach - African penguin encounter
    • Lunch with drinks overlooking False Bay
    Landmarks
    Cape of Good Hope
    Boulders Beach
    Hout Bay
    Chapman's Peak
    12 Apostles
    False Bay
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  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cape Winelands)

    Included Activities

    • Cableway to Table Mountain summit (weather permitting)
    • Cape Winelands tour including tastings and lunch
    • Lunch included
    • Bo Kaap neighborhood visit

    Optional Activities

    • Robben Island guided tour led by former warden
    • Robben Island lunch
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Cape Winelands
    Robben Island
    Bo Kaap
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  4. Day 4

    Cape Town to Victoria Falls to Chobe River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
    • Mid-afternoon snack
    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
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  5. Day 4

    Chobe River (Zambezi Queen)

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  6. Day 5

    Chobe River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat safari on Chobe River
    • Lunch on board
    • Afternoon relaxation on board
    • Evening boat safari
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  7. Day 6

    Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive private picnic in Chobe National Park), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Chobe National Park safari in 4x4 vehicles
    • Exclusive private picnic lunch in Chobe National Park
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  8. Day 7

    Chobe River

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive African-themed dinner hosted by crew)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to African village
    • Cultural interaction with village children and elders
    • Lunch on board
    • African-themed festive dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Boat safari
    • Bird watching
    • Fishing
  9. Day 8

    Kasane

    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 8

    Kasane to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast during morning cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Morning breakfast cruise
    • Transfer to Victoria Falls
    • Cocktail reception aboard vintage steam train
    • Sunset viewing at Victoria Falls Bridge
    • Dinner on vintage steam train

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon activities at hotel
    • Optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Victoria Falls Bridge
  11. Day 9

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner with live local entertainment at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park
    • Exclusive Sundowner Cruise with tapas and drinks
    • Special dinner with live local entertainment
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  12. Day 10

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to hotel
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  13. Day 11

    Johannesburg (Soweto)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sanctuary Mandela with Mandela's favorite meal), Dinner (Multi-course dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Soweto tour with local neighborhoods
    • Lunch at Sanctuary Mandela
    • Local expert discussion
    • Multi-course dinner
    Landmarks
    Soweto
  14. Day 12

    Johannesburg to Greater Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to game lodge
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Evening gathering with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  15. Day 13

    Greater Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Lodge facilities access
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  16. Day 14

    Greater Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive
    • Afternoon game drive
    • Lodge leisure time
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  17. Day 15

    Greater Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive
    • Transfer to airport

    Optional Activities

    • Four-night extension in Rwanda

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • Zambezi Queen
    Zambezi Queen
    Designed specifically for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen made her debut in one of the world’s most capti… Read more
    Built
    2009 (renovated 2015)
    Guests
    28
    Crew
    22
    Length
    46 m / 151 ft
    Staterooms
    14
    Registry
    Namibia
    Gross Tonnage
    500 gt
    Beam
    8 m / 26 ft

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    November 17th, 2022
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    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.

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