Rivers & Rails of Africa 12 Nights
Relive the romance of a bygone era traveling on the world’s most luxurious and historic train, the Rovos Rail. Before experiencing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration via this legendary train, you’ll spend three nights in Cape Town. Cradled by the imposing Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town is known for its majestic beauty, offering a blend of cosmopolitan city life and outdoor adventure. From here, fly to Kasane, Botswana for your four-night Zambezi Queen wildlife and safari cruise. Revel in the Chobe National Park’s breathtaking scenery and marvel at its mighty elephants splashing in the water and the stealthy lions ruling over the plains. Continue to the UNESCO-designated Victoria Falls for two nights prior to spending your last three nights traveling 1,000 miles through Zimbabwe and on to South Africa. Experience five-star cuisine, excellent South African wines, extraordinary scenery, amazing wildlife and a safari at Hwange Game Reserve as you journey through southern Africa.
Leaving from:
Cape Town
Cruise ship:
Zambezi Queen
Visiting:
Cape Town •
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Cape Town •
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AmaWaterways
Luxury cruise line, AmaWaterways, has a fleet of 23 custom-designed, five-star river ships which sail to destinations all over the world, across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
On board AmaWaterways, passengers can learn Thai Chi as they sail the Mekong river, or enjoy sunrise yoga on the serene waterways of Europe.
28
Passengers
22
Crew
2009
Launched
2019
Last refit
1000t
Tonnage
46m
Length
8m
Width
24kts
Speed
3
Decks
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Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Days 1 - 4
Cape Town, South Africa
Day 4
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 5
River travel
Day 6
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Day 7
River travel
Day 8
Kasane, Botswana
Days 8 - 10
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Days 10 - 12
Rovos Rail, South Africa
Day 13
Pretoria, South Africa
Day 13
Johannesburg, South Africa
Days 1 - 4
Cape Town, South Africa
Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay. The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck, and evidence of Dutch colonial rule remains throughout the region. The port is located on one of the world's most important trade routes, and is mainly a container port and handler of fresh fruit. Fishing is another vital industry, with large Asian fishing fleets using Cape Town as a logistical repair base for much of the year. The region is famous for its natural beauty, with the imposing Table Mountain and Lions Head, as well as the many nature reserves and botanical gardens such as Kirstenbosch which boasts an extensive range of indigenous plant life, including proteas and ferns. Cape Town's weather is mercurial, and can change from beautiful sunshine to dramatic thunderstorms within a short period. A local adage is that in Cape Town you can experience four seasons in one day.
Day 4
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 5
River travel
Day 6
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Day 7
River travel
Day 8
Kasane, Botswana
Days 8 - 10
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Days 10 - 12
Rovos Rail, South Africa
Day 13
Pretoria, South Africa
Day 13
Johannesburg, South Africa
Ship Details
AmaWaterways
Zambezi Queen
Designed specifically for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen made her debut in one of the world’s most captivating places, Africa’s legendary Chobe River.
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