Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll check in starting at 3:00 p.m. and get yourself settled into your room at the 4-star hotel. Grab dinner on your own this evening, then it's your first night here.
- Day 2
Cape Town
The day starts with a panoramic tour around Cape Town where you'll see modern towers, cobblestone roads, and historical sites. After that, you'll ride the Table Mountain Cableway for 360-degree views of Table Bay and the surrounding mountains (weather permitting). Following lunch, head to Groot Constantia estate, South Africa's oldest vineyard, to tour the cellar and do a wine tasting. Dinner and overnight at a 4-star hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Cape Town
- Table Mountain Cableway (weather permitting)
- Groot Constantia estate visit with cellar tour and wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Table Mountain Table Bay Groot Constantia - Day 3
Robben Island
Start with a guided tour of Robben Island, this historically significant site with its cells. You'll return to Cape Town for lunch at the waterfront, then continue exploring the Mother City and oldest city in South Africa. Have dinner at the hotel and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the waterfront), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Robben Island and its cells
- Waterfront lunch in Cape Town
Landmarks/POIs Robben Island Cape Town Waterfront - Day 4
Cape of Good Hope
Head out to Cape of Good Hope, riding along Chapman's Peak Drive on the Atlantic coast and passing through beautiful valleys, bays, and beaches. Take the Flying Dutchman funicular up to the summit to see the old lighthouse and get panoramic views. After lunch, you'll find the penguin colony near Simon's Town. Dinner and overnight back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chapman's Peak Drive
- Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit
- Penguin colony visit near Simon's Town
Landmarks/POIs Cape of Good Hope Chapman's Peak Drive Simon's Town - Day 5
Cape Town to Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport and fly to Johannesburg. After lunch, you'll visit the Apartheid Museum (open Wednesday-Sunday; Monday visits go to Mandela House instead; Tuesday visits go to Hector Pieterson Museum). Then enjoy a panoramic tour of Johannesburg, South Africa's financial capital. Check in to your 5-star hotel, get settled, and have dinner before the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Apartheid Museum visit (or alternative museum depending on day of week)
- Panoramic tour of Johannesburg
Landmarks/POIs Apartheid Museum Mandela House Hector Pieterson Museum - Day 6
Chobe Lodge
Fly from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. A small private boat transfers you to your CroisiEurope lodge while you observe bird species and possibly hippos or crocodiles along the flooded flatlands. Meet the crew upon arrival and settle in. Dinner and overnight in the wilderness.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Private boat transfer from airport with wildlife observation
Landmarks/POIs Chobe River - Day 7
Chobe National Park
Explore Chobe National Park by Jeep, home to more than a quarter of Africa's elephant population. You'll have an African lunch out in nature. Afterwards, board a small private boat and sail the Chobe River to Sedudu Island and its marshes. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch (African lunch in the heart of nature), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day Jeep exploration of Chobe National Park
- African lunch in nature
- Small private boat cruise on Chobe River to Sedudu Island
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park Sedudu Island - Day 8
Zambezi River
Visit authentic villages on Impalila Island, Namibia to see traditional Namibian houses and customs. Return to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax by the pool and enjoy the facilities. Later, explore the Zambezi River on a small private boat. Dinner at the lodge with your guide sharing stories about the island's traditions.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to authentic villages on Impalila Island
- Small private boat cruise on Zambezi River
Landmarks/POIs Impalila Island Zambezi River - Day 9
Ship
Depart the lodge for one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. Enjoy lunch along the water, then head to Kasane airport. Fly by private plane over Lake Kariba and the changing wilderness landscapes to Kariba. Transfer to board your ship and settle into your cabins. Begin sailing across the expansive lake with its unique flooded landscapes. Dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch along the water), Dinner
Included Activities
- Water safari in Chobe National Park area
- Lunch along the water
Landmarks/POIs Lake Kariba - Day 10
Matusadona National Park
At sunrise, sail through Lake Kariba's rare landscapes with drowned trees. Explore small waterways into Matusadona National Park on a private boat to discover unique wildlife. Return on board for lunch. This afternoon, sail towards Palm Bay. At sunset, take another private boat to admire the changing sky colors. Dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Small private boat exploration of Matusadona National Park waterways
- Sunset boat cruise
Landmarks/POIs Matusadona National Park Palm Bay - Day 11
Matusadona National Park Safari
Safari through Matusadona National Park, a 1,400 sq km untouched area bordered by the Sanyati and Ume Rivers. You'll spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos, thousands of birds including the African Sea Eagle, Yellow-billed Stork, and Black Heron, and possibly big cats. Enjoy lunch on board, then a round table discussion about the lake's creation, inhabitants, and ecosystem. Dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Safari around Matusadona National Park
Landmarks/POIs Matusadona National Park - Day 12
Kariba Dam to Victoria Falls
At sunrise, sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey to the airport. You'll discover the Kariba Dam, created in 1955 to form Lake Kariba, which now provides electric power for 70% of Zimbabwe. Learn the history and legends, including the tale of NyamiNyami. Fly by private plane to Victoria Falls and enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River upstream from the falls. The afternoon is yours by the hotel pool with savannah views. Dinner and overnight at a four-star hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Exceptional lunch cruise on Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls), Dinner
Included Activities
- Kariba Dam visit and tour
- Exceptional lunch cruise on Zambezi River
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Safari in a private reserve with 4x4 vehicle to search for black rhinos and Big Five species (must be booked at time of registration; available from August 2025; private experience for 6+ registered CroisiEurope passengers)
Landmarks/POIs Kariba Dam Victoria Falls - Day 13
Victoria Falls
After breakfast, take a walking tour of Victoria Falls where you'll see the widest waterfall in the world and the Zambezi River plunging over the cliff, creating the 'smoke that thunders.' The tour wraps up around 10:30 a.m., so don't schedule a flight before 2:00 p.m.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Victoria Falls
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls
