Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town Arrival
Your guide meets you at Cape Town International Airport and drives you to your 5-star hotel. After you settle in and rest from your flight, there's a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with South African cuisine this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant serving South African cuisine)
- Day 2
Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain
Following breakfast, you'll start a city tour through Cape Town hitting The Castle of Good Hope, Company's Garden, and the colorful Bo-Kaap District. Then the aerial cableway takes you up Table Mountain where you get 360-degree views of mountains, city, and ocean. After lunch, head to Groot Constantia wine estate in Constantia Valley for tastings, and return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- City tour of Cape Town
- Visit The Castle of Good Hope
- Visit Company's Garden
- Explore the Bo-Kaap District
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to summit
- Visit Groot Constantia wine estate and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Castle of Good Hope Company's Garden Bo-Kaap District Table Mountain Groot Constantia - Day 3
Cape Peninsula & Boulders Beach
Today you'll drive to Cape of Good Hope, one of Africa's southernmost points. Chapman's Peak Drive follows with coastal scenery and ocean views. Lunch happens at a restaurant along the coast, then you continue to Boulders Beach near Simon's Town to see the African penguin colony. Back at your hotel, you'll have a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant along the coast)
Included Activities
- Visit Cape of Good Hope
- Drive Chapman's Peak Drive
- Visit Boulders Beach
- View African penguin colony
Landmarks/POIs Cape of Good Hope Chapman's Peak Drive Boulders Beach - Day 4
Cape Town to Rovos Rail
Check out from your hotel around noon after a leisurely morning. A private car picks you up at 2:00 PM for the trip to Cape Town Station. You'll board Rovos Rail and settle into your cabin before the 4:00 PM departure. As the sun sets, fine dining begins with gourmet South African cuisine and wine pairings.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner showcasing South African cuisine paired with world-class wines)
Included Activities
- Board Rovos Rail luxury train
- Gourmet dinner aboard Rovos Rail
- Day 5
Matjiesfontein & Karoo
After breakfast, you disembark at Matjiesfontein, a historic village with Victorian architecture. You'll wander through the preserved buildings before returning to the train as it crosses the Karoo region. Lunch gets served in the dining cars while you watch the dramatic landscape pass by the windows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet lunch in the elegant dining cars)
Included Activities
- Disembark and explore Matjiesfontein historic village
- Gourmet lunch aboard Rovos Rail
Landmarks/POIs Matjiesfontein - Day 6
Kimberley
The train stops at Kimberley this morning, the Northern Cape's capital and historic diamond mining hub. You'll check out The Kimberley Diamond Mine Museum and The Big Hole to explore the region's mining history. After touring, you head back to Rovos Rail to continue.
Included Activities
- Visit The Kimberley Diamond Mine Museum
- Visit The Big Hole
Landmarks/POIs The Big Hole The Kimberley Diamond Mine Museum - Day 7
Pretoria to Johannesburg
Your train journey ends when you arrive at Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. A private driver takes you to Johannesburg (about 1 hour drive), then to your luxury 5-star hotel. By 11:30 AM, you'll meet in the lobby to explore Johannesburg. Back at your hotel later, dinner happens at the fine dining restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the hotel's fine dining restaurant)
Included Activities
- Johannesburg city exploration
- Day 8
Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana
Breakfast at your Johannesburg hotel comes first, then you transfer to OR Tambo International Airport for a flight to Kasane, Botswana. After landing at Kasane Airport, a driver takes you to your CroisiEurope lodge in Namibia. The evening features gourmet dinner at the lodge with local flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner at the lodge featuring local flavors and delicacies)
Included Activities
- Gourmet dinner at CroisiEurope lodge
- Day 9
Chobe National Park Safari
You'll spend the full day on safari in Chobe National Park using open 4x4 Jeeps, spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and birds. Lunch breaks at a floating restaurant with river views. After eating, small private boats take you along the Chobe River to Sedudu Island where you'll see hippos, crocodiles, and more elephants. Returning to the lodge in late afternoon, dinner features local cuisine and wines.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a unique floating restaurant with panoramic views of the river and wildlife), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at the lodge featuring local cuisine and wines)
Included Activities
- Full-day safari in Chobe National Park in 4x4 Jeeps
- Lunch at floating restaurant in Chobe National Park
- Peaceful cruise along Chobe River in private boats
- Sumptuous dinner at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park Chobe River Sedudu Island - Day 10
Impalila Island
You'll explore traditional villages on Impalila Island this morning. After returning to the lodge for lunch, the afternoon gives you options: relax at the lodge or join a Zambezi River boat discovery with small private boats. Dinner happens at the lodge where your guide shares island traditions and stories.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the lodge where the guide shares stories about the traditions of Impalila Island)
Included Activities
- Discover traditional villages on Impalila Island
- Dinner at lodge with guide stories
Optional Activities
- Leisure time at the lodge
- Discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats
Landmarks/POIs Impalila Island Zambezi River - Day 11
Kasane to Lake Kariba
One final water safari runs this morning in the Chobe National Park area. You'll have scenic lunch along the water before transferring to Kasane Airport. Small private planes take you on a scenic flight to Kariba with panoramic views of Lake Kariba, one of the world's largest man-made lakes. At Kariba Airport, you board your luxury ship and settle into your cabin. Dinner and the night happen on board as the ship sails.
- Meals
- Lunch (Scenic lunch along the water), Dinner
Included Activities
- Water safari in Chobe National Park area
- Scenic lunch along the water
- Flight from Kasane to Kariba
Landmarks/POIs Lake Kariba - Day 12
Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park
At sunrise, the ship sails across Lake Kariba. Small private boats take you into Matusadona National Park's waterways to spot wildlife. Back on board for lunch, then the ship heads toward Palm Bay. Later, boats go out again for sunset views. Dinner and overnight happen on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise sail through Lake Kariba
- Boat exploration of Matusadona National Park waterways
- Sunset viewing on small private boats
Landmarks/POIs Matusadona National Park Palm Bay - Day 13
Matusadona National Park
Morning brings a safari in the Matusadona National Park area to discover wild animals. You'll return on board for lunch. The ship continues sailing while a round table discussion covers Lake Kariba's creation, its inhabitants, and ecosystem. Dinner and overnight are on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Safari around Matusadona National Park
- Round table discussion about Lake Kariba's creation, inhabitants, and ecosystem
Landmarks/POIs Matusadona National Park - Day 14
Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls
Your final breakfast happens on board as the ship heads to the disembarkation point in Kariba. After exploring the Kariba Dam (an engineering marvel that created Lake Kariba), you transfer to the airport. Private planes take you on a scenic flight to Victoria Falls with aerial views of the landscape. A relaxing lunch cruise on the Zambezi River follows. Then a guided walking tour covers Victoria Falls, known locally as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' or 'The Smoke that Thunders.' Check into your Victoria Falls hotel and have dinner with local and international options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxing lunch cruise on the Zambezi River), Dinner (Delightful dinner featuring local and international cuisine)
Included Activities
- Explore Kariba Dam
- Flight from Kariba to Victoria Falls
- Lunch cruise on Zambezi River
- Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls
Landmarks/POIs Kariba Dam Victoria Falls - Day 15
Victoria Falls Departure
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel with all belongings packed. Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
