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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise)

9 days
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
5.0
1 traveler review
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
  • Enjoy a safari in Chobe National Park
  • Discover traditional Namibian culture on Impalila
  • Sail across the scenic Lake Kariba
  • Tour Victoria Falls and learn its legends

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Johannesburg (South Africa)
  2. Day 2 Johannesburg - Kasane - Arrival at LODGE (South Africa-Botswana-Namibia)
  3. Day 3 LODGE: Chobe National Park (Namibia-Botswana)
  4. Day 4 LODGE: Impalila Island (Namibia)
  5. Day 5 Lodge - Kasane - Lake Kariba - BOARDING THE SHIP (Namibia-Botswana-Zimbabwe)
  6. Day 6 SHIP: LAKE KARIBA - SAILING TO SPURWING ISLAND (Zimbabwe)
  7. Day 7 SHIP: LAKE KARIBA - MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK (Zimbabwe)
  8. Day 8 SHIP: KARIBA - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
  9. Day 9 Victoria Falls
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

561

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

68%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • Zimbabwean Dream
    Zimbabwean Dream
    Built in 2020, the RV Zimbabwean Dream is one of the jewels of the CroisiEurope fleet and the magnificent setting for a dream safari-cruise… Read more
    Capacity
    16
    Built
    2020
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    33 meters
    Width
    8 meters
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    6 Knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    0.78
    Cabin
    8
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 1
    · August 30th, 2023
    Our 9 day CroisiEurope tour from Johannesburg...
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mrs. Bubner, thank your for taking the time to write this review of your trip. We are very pleased to read that it met your expectations. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
    Trip date: August 2023

Dates & Availability

9 days
Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe (port-to-port cruise)
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

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Tour ID: 155097

  • Currencies
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    Pula
    Botswana
    $
    Namibia Dollar
    Namibia
    R
    Rand
    South Africa
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G.

    Type D
    Botswana
    Type M
    Botswana
    Type G
    Zimbabwe
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before December 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "CroisiEurope River Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.