Southern Africa: Travel to the ends of the earth with extended stay at Cape of Good Hope

12 Nights from South Africa to Zimbabwe

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Cape Town to Victoria Falls - 13 Days

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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: CAPE TOWN

Passengers are welcome to check in to their 4-star hotel LS starting from 3:00 p.m. (please make sure your travel agency is aware of the arrival times of your flight). After settling into your room, enjoy dinner on your own before spending the night at the hotel.

Day 2: CAPE TOWN

We’ll have a panoramic tour of the city. Cape Town is a meticulously preserved city with modern towers in the center, cobblestone roads and a bounty of historical monuments. We’ll then take the Table Mountain Cableway to soak up the 360-degree views of Table Bay and the nearby peaks of the surrounding mountains. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at a 4-star hotel LS.

Day 3: ROBBEN ISLAND - GROOT CONSTANTA WINE ESTATE

During the first part of our day, we’ll visit a place that needs no introduction with regards to its significance in South Africa’s and indeed the world’s history: Robben Island. We’ll have a guided tour of the island and its cells. We’ll return to Cape Town for lunch on the waterfront. Afterwards, we’ll visit the Groot Constantia estate, considered the oldest vineyard in South Africa. For the past 300 years, agricultural activities at Groot Constantia have focused on wine making, and the Constantia wines have become renowned throughout Europe. We’ll visit the cellar followed by a tasting*. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 4: CAPE TOWN PENINSULA

YToday, we’ll set out for the legendary Cape of Good Hope. We’ll ride along Chapman’s Peak Drive, located on the Atlantic coast of the southwestern tip of South Africa. The narrow stretch of land, dotted with beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, contains a mix of extraordinarily diverse and unique fauna and flora. We’ll take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit to see the old lighthouse and relish the panoramic views. We’ll have lunch before discovering the penguin colony near Simon’s Town. Once called Jackass Penguins, they are famous for their hilarious braying call.  We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 5: CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG (SOUTH AFRICA)

You’ll be transferred to the airport and fly to Johannesburg to join up with the rest of the safari-cruise group. Departure by coach with your guide. We’ll have lunch before visiting the Apartheid Museum which opened in 2001. It is famous the world over for being the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century, and more particularly on Apartheid. Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of the city. In addition to being South Africa’s financial capital, Johannesburg is also the city of superlatives. It is indeed the richest town in Africa, with the tallest buildings and widest social discrepancies, but is also infused with one of the best atmospheres you’ll ever come across. We’ll arrive at our four-star hotel LS where you’ll be welcome to settle into your rooms before dinner. You’ll spend the night at the hotel.

Day 6: JOHANNESBURG - KASANE - ARRIVAL AT CASCADES LODGE (SOUTH AFRICA-BOSTWANA-NAMIBIA)

We’ll take a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your CroisiEurope lodge on board small private boats. Take advantage of your trip to observe the numerous bird species living among the flooded flatlands. You may even catch a glimpse of a few hippos or crocodiles basking in the sun! You’ll be greeted by our crew upon arrival and settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located in an island created by one of the tributaries of the Zambezi River. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge in absolute tranquility at the heart of the wilderness.

Day 7: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

We’ll journey out on a full-day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park that is home to more than 1/4 of the total elephant population in Africa. Enjoy lunch in a “floating restaurant” in the middle of the river where the views of the surrounding nature are unparalleled. Afterwards, we’ll board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.

Day 8: IMPALILA ISLAND (NAMIBIA)

Join us for a trip to authentic villages on Impalila Island, Namibia, to discover the traditional Namibian houses and customs. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the lodge, taking advantage of the private pools and comfortable fittings, or join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats. We’ll have dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let a local tell you all about the traditions of this particular island. We’ll spend the night at the lodge.

Day 9:CASCADES LODGE - KASANE - LAKE KARIBA - BOARDING THE SHIP (NAMIBIA-BOTSWANA-ZIMBABWE)

We’ll depart from the lodge for one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch, we'll set out for the Kasane airport. On board small private planes, you’ll be amazed at the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba and the changing landscapes of the wilderness during your flight from Kasane to Kariba. You’ll be transferred to board the African Dream and comfortably settle into your cabins. We’ll start sailing across the lake. Reaching over 140mi/200km in length and spanning a distance of approximately 25mi/40km at its widest point, the lake flooded flatlands, hills and forests alike, creating unique and emblematic landscapes. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 10: LAKE KARIBA - SAILING ON THE GACHE-GACHE RIVER (ZIMBABWE)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail through the rare and mysterious landscapes of Lake Kariba where drowned trees reach skywards from the depths of the reflecting water. We’ll set out on small private boats to discover the Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. Gliding along its meanders, large bends and small, unspoiled inlets, you’ll be amazed by the magical atmosphere all around. We’ll return on board for lunch. This afternoon, we’ll sail towards Changa. When the sun starts to set, we'll set out on small private boats to admire the changing colors of the sky. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 11: LAKE KARIBA - MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK (ZIMBABWE)

We’ll journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park. Bordered by the Sanyati and Ume Rivers, this 1,400km²/540 sq mi-large untouched area is home to numerous animal species such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos as well as thousands of birds, among which the legendary African Sea Eagle, the majestic Yellow-billed Stork, or the Black Heron with its interesting hunting method. We might be lucky enough to cross paths with a big cat or two! The history of the park is closely linked with that of the lake: during the construction of the dam, the rising floodwaters affected the native wildlife although the damage was mitigated by Operation Noah, an initiative which saved the lives of over 6,000 animals. This rescue operation allowed for large mammals, big cats, impalas and more to be moved to Matusadona where hunting is strictly prohibited. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and start sailing again. During this time, a round table will be the opportunity to learn more about the creation of the Lake, its inhabitants as well as its ecosystem. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 12: KARIBA - VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. �We’ll discover the gigantic Kariba Dam which was created in 1955 to form Lake Kariba. Today, the dam serves as a source of electric power for 70% of Zimbabwe. You’ll get to discover the history and legends surrounding the creation of the lake, including the tale of NyamiNyami, the river god. We’ll fly out to Victoria Falls on board private planes. Enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River, upstream from the falls. This afternoon, we’ll leave for a tour on foot of the falls where the views are among the most exceptional in the world. We’ll also see where the Zambezi River plunges over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating the “smoke that thunders.” Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel OR buffet dinner at the BOMA restaurant with an introduction to the African drum (NOTE: Please inform your travel agency of your preferred option upon confirmation of your booking. If we do not receive this information, dinner at the BOMA restaurant will be automatically booked. We will honor your choice depending on availability.�) We’ll spend the night at a four-star hotel LS.

Day 13: Victoria Falls

Breakfast.
Optional early morning excursion: Soar over Victoria Falls in a helicopter (must be booked before departure). End of our services at the hotel.

 

Advisements:

  • A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • The order and times of the visits can be changed depending on the weather.
  • For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
  • The observation of wildlife can't be guaranteed.
  • The helicopter ride depends on suitable weather conditions.
    Departure Dates
    Start City
    Rates are in $ USD and are PER PASSENGER sharing a twin cabin
    From Cape Town
    Hotel Check-in Date
    Cruise Embarkation Date (in Lake Kariba)
    Main Deck Suite with panoramic windows
    Main Deck Suite with balcony
    Main Deck Suite with panoramic windows - Single Passenger Rate
    Main Deck Suite with balcony - Single Passenger Rate
    Nov 22, 2019
    Nov 30, 2019
    $9,544
    $9,880
    $13,691
    $14,191
    Nov 25, 2019
    Dec 3, 2019
    $9,544
    $9,880
    $13,691
    $14,191
    Dec 4, 2019
    Dec 12, 2019
    $9,544
    $9,880
    $13,691
    $14,191
    Dec 10, 2019
    Dec 18, 2019
    $9,544
    $9,880
    $13,691
    $14,191
    Dec 13, 2019
    Dec 21, 2019
    $9,779
    $10,116
    $13,925
    $14,428
    Dec 16, 2019
    Dec 24, 2019
    $9,779
    $10,116
    $13,925
    $14,428
    Dec 22, 2019
    Dec 30, 2019
    $9,779
    $10,116
    $13,925
    $14,428
    Jan 30, 2020
    Feb 7, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 5, 2020
    Feb 13, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 8, 2020
    Feb 16, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 11, 2020
    Feb 19, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 14, 2020
    Feb 22, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 20, 2020
    Feb 28, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 23, 2020
    Mar 2, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 26, 2020
    Mar 5, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Feb 29, 2020
    Mar 8, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Mar 12, 2020
    Mar 20, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Mar 21, 2020
    Mar 29, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Mar 24, 2020
    Apr 1, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Mar 27, 2020
    Apr 4, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Mar 30, 2020
    Apr 7, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Apr 2, 2020
    Apr 10, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Apr 5, 2020
    Apr 13, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Apr 17, 2020
    Apr 25, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Apr 26, 2020
    May 4, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    May 5, 2020
    May 13, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    May 20, 2020
    May 28, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    May 26, 2020
    Jun 3, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jun 1, 2020
    Jun 9, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jun 19, 2020
    Jun 27, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jun 22, 2020
    Jun 30, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jun 25, 2020
    Jul 3, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jun 28, 2020
    Jul 6, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 1, 2020
    Jul 9, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 10, 2020
    Jul 18, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 13, 2020
    Jul 21, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 16, 2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 19, 2020
    Jul 27, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 22, 2020
    Jul 30, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 25, 2020
    Aug 2, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 28, 2020
    Aug 5, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Jul 31, 2020
    Aug 8, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 6, 2020
    Aug 14, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 9, 2020
    Aug 17, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 12, 2020
    Aug 20, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 15, 2020
    Aug 23, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 18, 2020
    Aug 26, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 21, 2020
    Aug 29, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 24, 2020
    Sep 1, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 27, 2020
    Sep 4, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Aug 30, 2020
    Sep 7, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Sep 2, 2020
    Sep 10, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Sep 11, 2020
    Sep 19, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Sep 17, 2020
    Sep 25, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Sep 20, 2020
    Sep 28, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Sep 23, 2020
    Oct 1, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Sep 26, 2020
    Oct 4, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Oct 8, 2020
    Oct 16, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Oct 11, 2020
    Oct 19, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Oct 17, 2020
    Oct 25, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Oct 20, 2020
    Oct 28, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Oct 23, 2020
    Oct 31, 2020
    $11,038
    $11,374
    $14,663
    $15,169
    Nov 19, 2020
    Nov 27, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Nov 22, 2020
    Nov 30, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Nov 25, 2020
    Dec 3, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Nov 28, 2020
    Dec 6, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Dec 1, 2020
    Dec 9, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Dec 4, 2020
    Dec 12, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Dec 7, 2020
    Dec 15, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Dec 10, 2020
    Dec 18, 2020
    $10,287
    $10,622
    $13,912
    $14,417
    Dec 13, 2020
    Dec 21, 2020
    $10,522
    $10,859
    $14,147
    $14,654
    Dec 16, 2020
    Dec 246, 2020
    $10,522
    $10,859
    $14,147
    $14,654
    Dec 23, 2020
    Dec 31, 2020
    $10,522
    $10,859
    $14,147
    $14,654
    IMPORTANT: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.
    VISAS are required for travel to Africa. Please consult with your Consulate for more information.

 

Prices Include:

Cape Town Program:

The domestic flight and its taxes the coach transfer from the hotel to the airport accomodation at a 4-star hotel all meals drinks include: 1 glass of wine* or 1 beer* or 1 soft drink + 1 water + 1 tea or coffee per person and per meal the excursions mentioned in the program the services of a local guide • tips for local guides and drivers

Cruise & Lodge Program:

The domestic flights and their taxes your cruise with double-occupancy cabin in your choice of category double-occupancy accomodations at a first-class lodge and at 4-star hotels all meals drinks served at all meals and drinks served at the bar on the African Dream and at the private lodge in Johannesburg and Victoria falls, drinks include: 1 water, 1 glass of local wine* or 1 soft drink or 1 local beer*, 1 tea or coffee per person and per meal the excursions mentioned in the program • tips for local guides and drivers (not including tips for crew members on board the ship and at the lodge)

Prices Do Not Include:

International flights and their taxes flight between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg other transfers cancellation and baggage insurance Zimbabwean visa ($30 USD to this day, to be paid for on site in cash) cancellation/baggage insurance optional excursion tips for crew members on board the African Dream and at the lodge the Botswana Tourism levy ($30 USD to be paid for on site in cash, and likely to be applicable in the year) personal expenses


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