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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 4 nights deluxe accommodation in an air-conditioned balcony suite
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during the cruise and a Tour Director during programs
- Game viewing deck with pool
- Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
- All onboard dining, including a traditional African dinner
- Regionally inspired cuisine
- Welcome Dinner
- Complimentary wine, beer & local spirits
- LAND PROGRAM includes: 3 nights at the Cape Grace Hotel in an upgraded Luxury room, including daily breakfast
- Welcome Reception with drinks and tapas
- Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour and local lunch with drinks
- Cableway to the summit of Table Mountain
- Cape Winelands tour including tastings and lunch OR guided visit to Robben Island followed by lunch
- 2-night stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel in upgraded Stable Wing room, including daily breakfast
- Cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train followed by dinner
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park
- Exclusive Sundowner Cruise with tapas
- 3-nights journey on the Rovos Rail luxury train in an upgraded Deluxe Suite
- All meals and drinks
- Excursions accompanied by a qualified guide
- 24-hour full room service and bar facilities
- All airport transfers
River & Rails of Africa
DAY 1 Cape Town Arrival transfer and hotel check-in Welcome Reception After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways Representative, transfer to Cape Grace Hotel. Get to know your Tour Director at the Welcome Reception. (WR) DAY 2 Cape Town Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour and lunch in local restaurant with drinks Embark on a full-day exploration along one of the world’s most stunning routes, taking you past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope, first rounded in modern times in 1488 by the Portuguese in their attempt to establish trade in the Far East and still a significant landmark for sailors today. Visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins, and then be treated to lunch with drinks overlooking beautiful False Bay. (B,L) DAY 3 Cape Town Cableway up Table Mountain and scenic drive through Cape Winelands with tastings and lunch OR Robben Island guided tour with lunch in local restaurant and cableway up Table Mountain Take a cableway up to Table Mountain followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands where you’ll visit two of its best vineyards, complete with wine tasting. A delicious lunch will be included along the way. Or choose to explore another side of Cape Town at famous Robben Island, once used as a prison for many political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. Ferry over to the island where you will take a tour led by a former inmate. Back in Cape Town, enjoy lunch and afterwards board the cableway to Table Mountain’s summit, followed by a drive through some of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. (B,L) DAY 4 Cape Town Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION Welcome Cocktail & Dinner Fly to Kasane, Botswana (via Johannesburg), where you’ll be transferred to the Chobe River. Tender boats will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle into your stateroom and in the evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (B,D) DAY 5 Zambezi Queen Chobe River safaris by boat Embark on an exhilarating morning boat safari exploring the Chobe River’s diverse game. Afterwards, return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. During the afternoon, you’ll meet an environmentalist, who’ll share his insight on Chobe National Park. Later in the day, enjoy another thrilling boat safari. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Zambezi Queen Full day safari of Chobe National Park by open top 4×4 vehicle with picnic lunch Join a full-day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4×4 vehicles. Be on the lookout for elephants, giraffe, zebra, sable, warthog and cape buffalo. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Zambezi Queen Morning visit to local African village Afternoon safari by boat OR Bird Watching OR Fishing African themed dinner Visit a typical African village where you’ll spend time with the village children as well as its elders. Back on board and following lunch, you’ll have a choice to take a boat safari, bird watch or fish. Enjoy your last evening aboard with a festive African- themed dinner hosted by your crew. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Zambezi Queen Early morning safari by boat DISEMBARKATION Victoria Falls Transfer to Victoria Falls Sunset cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train, followed by dinner Go on a slightly different version of a river safari aboard a double-decker barge, providing an unusual viewpoint to observe hippos and elephants before transferring to Victoria Falls. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon, and in the evening, join a cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train, followed by dinner. (B,D) DAY 9 Victoria Falls Guided tour of Victoria Falls Free afternoon Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, observing a variety of game while enjoying a delicious mix of tapas with drinks. (B) DAY 10 Victoria Falls Town of Victoria Falls tour with lunch Rovos Rail Embark the Rovos Rail luxury train Travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve Enjoy a leisurely morning before touring the town of Victoria Falls and being treated to a home-hosted lunch. Later in the day, head to the Victoria Falls colonial-era rail station where you’ll board the Rovos Rail. (B,L,D) DAY 11 Rovos Rail Morning safari in Hwange Game Reserve Continue your journey south Start the morning with a safari to the Hwange Game Reserve, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, boasting a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 different birds. The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. After your safari, return to the train for a lovely brunch as you travel through the vast landscapes of central Zimbabwe on the way to the border town of Beitbridge. Take in the southern African landscape from the lounge, observation cars or your deluxe suite. (B,L,D) DAY 12 Rovos Rail Cross into South Africa Pass through Marico Valley and Magaliesberg Range Leave baobab tree country and South Africa’s northern wilderness as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn, traveling alongside the Magaliesberg Mountains. (B,L,D) DAY 13 Pretoria Arrive in Pretoria mid-morning Johannesburg Transfer to Johannesburg Airport Return flight home Disembark the train in Pretoria where you will be transferred to the airport in Johannesburg for your onward flight home or extend your trip with four nights in Rwanda. (B) Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight until after 4:00 p.m.VIEW ITINERARY
Pricing & Departures
Regular departures
2020
Mar 13, 2020 | from $14,295 |
Mar 27, 2020 | from $14,295 |
Apr 3, 17, 2020 | from $14,295 |
May 1, 15, 2020 | from $14,595 |
Jun 5, 19, 2020 | from $14,995 |
Jul 3, 17, 24, 2020 | from $14,995 |
Sep 18,25; Oct 2, 9, 2020 | from $14,995 |
Oct 16, 23, 2020 | from $14,795 |
Ocy 30; Nov 6, 2020 | from $14,595 |
Nov 13, 2020 | from $14,295 |
2021
Mar 12 ,19, 2021 | from $14,695 |
Apr 2, 16, 23, 2021 | from $14,695 |
Apr 30; May 14, 2021 | from $14,995 |
May 21, 28, 2021 | from $15.295 |
Jul 2, 16, 30, 2021 | from $15,495 |
Aug 13, 27, 2021 | from $15,495 |
Sep 3, 10, 17, 2021 | from $15,695 |
Oct 1, 8, 15, 2021 | from $15,695 |
Oct 29, 2021 | from $14,995 |
Nov 5, 2021 | from $14,695 |
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