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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise, 13 destinations)

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From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
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Plan your adventure:
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

Animals You Might See

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apartheid Museum (or Mandela House if closed)
    • Panoramic tour of Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
    Mandela House
  3. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Kasane

    Johannesburg to Kasane
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private boat transfer from Kasane airport to lodge with wildlife observation
  4. Day 3

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 game drive through Chobe National Park
    • Private boat safari along Chobe River to Sedudu Island
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
    Sedudu Island
  5. Day 4

    Impalila Island

    Impalila Island
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional villages on Impalila Island
    • Private boat excursion on Zambezi River
    • Evening storytelling about island traditions and legends
    Landmarks
    Impalila Island
    Zambezi River
  6. Day 5

    Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional African lunch in the heart of the wilderness), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 safari through Chobe National Park
    • Traditional African lunch in the wilderness
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
  7. Day 6

    Kasane to Lake Kariba

    Kasane to Lake Kariba
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the river), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Final private boat safari in Chobe region
    • Scenic private flight over savannah to Lake Kariba
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board during cruise), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning 4x4 safari through Matusadona National Park
    • Lunch cruise on Lake Kariba
    • Afternoon private boat exploration of lake shores
    Landmarks
    Matusadona National Park
    Lake Kariba
  9. Day 8

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served on board during navigation), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private boat exploration of Matusadona National Park waterways and coves
    • Afternoon 4x4 safari in Matusadona National Park
    • Evening stargazing experience on sun deck
    Landmarks
    Matusadona National Park
    Lake Kariba
  10. Day 9

    Lake Kariba

    Lake Kariba
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Final boat excursion on Lake Kariba
    • Scenic cruise on Lake Kariba
    • Informative talk with guide about lake history and ecosystem
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  11. Day 10

    Kariba to Victoria Falls

    Kariba to Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch cruise on the upper Zambezi River, upstream from the falls), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise cruise towards Kariba
    • Visit Kariba Dam
    • Lunch cruise on the upper Zambezi River
    • Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Table-served dinner at the hotel's restaurant overlooking a waterhole
    • The Boma festive dinner with traditional dance performances and interactive drumming entertainment
    Landmarks
    Kariba Dam
    Victoria Falls
    Lake Kariba
    Zambezi River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (must be booked at time of registration)
    • Free time at hotel facilities
    • Shopping in town centre via complimentary hotel shuttle
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls

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Rating
4.3 (487 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
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Cancellation policy
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • Zimbabwean Dream
    Zimbabwean Dream
    Built in 2020, the RV Zimbabwean Dream is one of the jewels of the CroisiEurope fleet and the magnificent setting for a dream safari-cruise… Read more
    Capacity
    16
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    33 meters
    Width
    8 meters
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    6 Knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    0.78
    Cabin
    8
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

  • Jeanette5.0•August 2023
    Our 9 day CroisiEurope tour from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls was excellent. Well organised with a program packed...
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  • Horst5.0•August 2023
    This trip was a 10 out of 10 for us. Starting with an amazing day in Johannesburg, we had wonderful days in Chobe...
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