12 Nights from South Africa to Zimbabwe |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advisements:
Start City |
Rates are in $ USD and are PER PASSENGER sharing a twin cabin |
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From Cape Town
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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. |
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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