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

11 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
4.3
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apartheid Museum (or Mandela House on Mondays)
    • Panoramic tour of Johannesburg
    Landmarks
    Apartheid Museum
    Mandela House
  2. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Kasane

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Chobe National Park

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 game drive through Chobe National Park
    • Private boat safari on Chobe River
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Sedudu Island
    Chobe River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Impalila Island

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Evening storytelling with guide sharing island traditions and legends)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to traditional villages on Impalila Island
    • Private boat excursion on Zambezi River
    Landmarks
    Impalila Island
    Zambezi River
  5. Day 5

    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
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on ship), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4x4 safari through Matusadona National Park
    • Lunch on ship during cruise
    • Private boat exploration of Lake Kariba
    Landmarks
    Matusadona National Park
    Sanyati River
    Ume River
  8. Day 8

    Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served on board during navigation), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private boat exploration of Matusadona National Park
    • 4x4 safari during sunset
    • Stargazing on sun deck
    Landmarks
    Matusadona National Park
  9. Day 9

    Lake Kariba

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail across Lake Kariba
    • Guide presentation on lake history and ecosystem
    • Private boat sunset excursion
    Landmarks
    Lake Kariba
  10. Day 10

    Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from the falls), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kariba Dam wall with guide presentation
    • Private flight to Victoria Falls
    • Lunch cruise on Zambezi River

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
    • Safari in private reserve searching for black rhinoceros and Big Five
    Landmarks
    Kariba Dam
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 11

    Victoria Falls

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Victoria Falls
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls

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Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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

  • Jeanette
    August 30th, 2023
    Our 9 day CroisiEurope tour from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls was excellent. Well organised with a program packed...
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  • Horst
    August 21st, 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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    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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