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Africa Safari River Cruise with AMA Waterways

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Overview

Your journey unfolds with three enchanting nights in Cape Town, where dramatic mountains meet the sea and golden sunsets linger over vineyard-clad valleys. Here, Africa greets you with elegance — cosmopolitan, culinary, and impossibly beautiful.

From there, you fly north to Kasane, Botswana, where your safari continues aboard the intimate Zambezi Queen, gliding along the storied Chobe River. Along the banks of Chobe National Park, elephants gather in astonishing numbers, hippos surface at dusk, and the horizon glows amber as the sun melts into the water. This is wildlife encountered not at a distance — but intimately, quietly, and with awe.

Your journey then carries you to the thunderous majesty of Victoria Falls, where mist rises like silk into the sky and rainbows arc across the gorge. Two nights here allow you to fully absorb the wonder — unhurried, reflective, unforgettable.

In vibrant Johannesburg, you spend two nights gaining cultural depth, including a meaningful visit to Soweto, where history and resilience shape the spirit of modern South Africa.

Finally, you fly to Hoedspruit, gateway to the legendary Kruger National Park and the game-rich Greater Kruger region. Three nights at a refined private lodge immerse you in one of Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuaries. Daily game drives reveal the iconic Big Five in their natural domain, while evenings unfold beneath vast, crystalline skies — lantern-lit dinners, distant lion calls, and a stillness so profound it lingers long after you return home.

This is not simply a safari.
It is Africa — layered, luminous, and deeply felt.

Staterooms & Ports

Stateroom Options

Mar 6 – Mar 20

3 room options

Day 1 · Cape Town, South Africa

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

At AmaWaterways, we craft immersive river journeys aboard our spacious, custom-designed ships. With heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, we guide our guests through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, always with warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of authentic discovery. Embark on a different kind of trip with an AmaWaterways river cruise, with sailings on rivers around the world—from European classics like the Rhine and Rhône to adventurous locales along the Nile, Mekong,...

About Your Ship - Zambezi Queen

Glide along the Chobe River aboard the Zambezi Queen, a boutique 28-guest ship where panoramic views, wildlife at the water’s edge, and warm service create an unforgettable safari experience.

Cape Town

Mar 6, 12:00AM

ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. Situated amidst majestic mountains and lined with pristine beaches, Cape Town has a rich cultural heritage with extraordinary attractions. After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways representative, tra...

Day 2 · Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town

Mar 7, 12:00AM

CAPE TOWN. 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 thei...

Day 3 · Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town

Mar 8, 12:00AM

CAPE TOWN. 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. You also have the choice to explor...

Day 4 · Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town

Mar 9, 12:00AM

CAPE TOWN – VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE – ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Victoria Falls. Here, you will be transferred to the Chobe River that forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. Then b...

Victoria Falls

Mar 9, 12:00AM

Day 5 · Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe National Park

Mar 10, 12:00AM

ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Embark on an exhilarating, morning boat safari to explore the Chobe River’s diverse game viewing. Afterwards, return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. As the Zambezi Queen cruises along the Chobe River, relax on board in the afternoon...

Day 6 · Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe National Park

Mar 11, 12:00AM

ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Join a full-day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic. (B,L,D)

Day 7 · Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe National Park

Mar 12, 12:00AM

ZAMBEZI QUEEN. 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 aboa...

Day 8 · Kasane, Botswana

Kasane

Mar 13, 12:00AM

ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)

Victoria Falls

Mar 13, 12:00AM

Day 9 · Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

Mar 14, 12:00AM

VICTORIA FALLS. A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. You’ll learn about its history, and the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi R...

Day 10 · Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg

Mar 15, 12:00AM

VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. Fly to Johannesburg. Transfer to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel with its parklike setting and wonderful Spa. (B)

Day 11 · Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg

Mar 16, 12:00AM

JOHANNESBURG. Get an in-depth look at Soweto’s unique neighborhoods, the center of the uprising against the apartheid state. Walk the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, followed by a lunch at Sanctuary Mandela, savoring one of Mandela’s favorite meals c...

Day 12 · Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger National Park

Mar 17, 12:00AM

JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA. Fly to Greater Kruger National Park in the morning where you’ll be transferred to your luxurious game lodge. During the afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of the country’s “Big Five” and other na...

Day 13 · Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger National Park

Mar 18, 12:00AM

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA. The early morning is the perfect time to go on safari as the wildlife is prolific. Your open-air vehicle provides the ideal way to explore your private game reserve, located just a stone’s throw from the game-rich Kruger...