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Rivers & Rails of Africa 2027

16 days
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From Cape Town to Pretoria
4.3 (32 reviews)
  • Aerial view of Cape Town with the iconic Table Mountain and stadium in focus.
  • Elevated view of Cape Town with Lion's Head Peak and the ocean.
  • A group of elephants gathered near water with a lush background.
  • A hippo wading through a body of water with greenery around.
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  • Aerial view of Victoria Falls with flowing water and mist.
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Plan your adventure:
Operator
AmaWaterways
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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+

Animals You Might See

  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Zebra
    Zebra
  • Giraffe
    Giraffe
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Hyena
    Hyena
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Wildebeest
    Wildebeest
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception with drinks and tapas
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Cape Town

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

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour
    • Visit to Boulders Beach
    • Lunch with drinks overlooking False Bay
    Landmarks
    12 Apostles
    Hout Bay
    Cape of Good Hope
    Boulders Beach
    False Bay
  4. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cableway to the summit of Table Mountain (weather permitting)
    • Cape Winelands tour including tastings and lunch OR guided visit to Robben Island followed by lunch
    • Visit to Bo Kaap neighborhood
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Cape Winelands
    Robben Island
    Bo Kaap
  5. Day 4

    Cape Town to Kasane

    Cape Town to Kasane
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cocktail reception
    • Dinner
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
    Victoria Falls
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 4

    Kasane

    Kasane
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Dinner
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  7. Day 5

    Chobe River

    Chobe River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning boat safari along the Chobe River
    • Afternoon boat safari
    • Lunch onboard
    • Access to splash pool
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  8. Day 6

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious picnic), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Chobe National Park safari in open-top 4x4 vehicles
    • Exclusive private picnic in Chobe National Park
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  9. Day 7

    African Village & Chobe River

    African Village & Chobe River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive African-themed dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to an African village for a unique cultural interaction
    • Lunch onboard
    • African-themed dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Boat safari
    • Bird watching
    • Fishing
    Landmarks
    Chobe River
  10. Day 8

    Kasane

    Kasane
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 8

    Kasane to Victoria Falls

    Kasane to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner aboard a vintage steam train)

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise during breakfast
    • Cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train followed by dinner on the train

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon activities at the hotel
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Victoria Falls Bridge
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 9

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner with live local entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park
    • Exclusive Sundowner Cruise with tapas, followed by dinner
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
  13. Day 10

    Victoria Falls to Rovos Rail

    Victoria Falls to Rovos Rail
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-hosted lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Victoria Falls town
    • Home-hosted lunch
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
  14. Day 11

    Hwange Game Reserve

    Hwange Game Reserve
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Brunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Safari to Hwange Game Reserve
    • Brunch onboard
    Landmarks
    Hwange Game Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 12

    Gwanda to Musina

    Gwanda to Musina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll in the village of Gwanda
    Landmarks
    Gwanda
    Limpopo River
  16. Day 13

    Tropic of Capricorn to Pyramid

    Tropic of Capricorn to Pyramid
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Polokwane Nature Reserve
    Landmarks
    Tropic of Capricorn
    Polokwane Nature Reserve
  17. Day 14

    Pretoria

    Pretoria
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 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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  • 3 local currencies

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