9 days/ 8 nights from
$9759
per person share twinFlights are additional
Southern African abroad the African Dream
From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, you’ll discover spectacular panoramas and tumultuous histories, but also incredible wildlife and carefully crafted menus that reflect the flavors and savours of Africa, as well as the most beautiful natural reserves and the secrets of Lake Kariba before taking in the grandeur of the “smoke that thunders,” Victoria Falls.
Deal Includes
✔ 5 nights accommodation as per itinerary
✔ 3 night cruise aboard the African Dream
✔ All meals included onboard cruise
✔ Drinks onboard with meals
✔ Tour leader or cruise director onboard
✔ Onboard activities/lectures
✔ Domestic flight from Johannesburg to Kasane
*International flights are additional
Tour Highlights
- Luxurious and comfortable lodge and ship
- Unique cruise on Lake Kariba through emblematic and mysterious landscapes
- Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks
- The grandness of Victoria Falls is waiting for you, on foot or on board a helicopter (optional)
9 days/ 8 nights
From $9759 per person twin share
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Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg (South Africa)
Meet up at the hotel at 11:30 a.m. Departure by coach with your guide. After lunch visit the Apartheid Museum, the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century. Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of Johannesburg, the city of superlatives. Arrive arrive at the four-star hotel LS. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Johannesburg - Kasane - Arrival at Cascades Lodge (South Africa - Botswana - Namibia)
Depart on a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. On arrival you will be transferred from the airport to your CroisiEurope lodge on board small private boats. Settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located at the heart of the wilderness. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Lodge: Chobe National Park (Namibia - Botswana)
Today experience a full-day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park and its majestic fauna. Lunch in a “floating restaurant” with incredible views of the surrounding nature. Afterwards, board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Lodge: Impalila Island (Namibia)
Discover traditional villages on Impalila Island. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can spend time at leisure at the lodge or join a discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats. Dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let a local tell you all about the traditions of this particular island. Night spent at the lodge.
Day 5: Cascades Lodge - Kasane - Lake Kariba - Board the ship (Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe)
Experience one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch along the water, set out for the Kasane airport. On board small private planes, you’ll discover the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba during your flight from Kasane to Kariba. You’ll be transferred to board the ship and comfortably settle into your cabins. Being sailing across the lake. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6: Ship: Lake Kariba - Sailing on the Gache - Gache River (Zimbabwe)
At sunrise, set sail through Lake Kariba. Head out on small private boats to discover the Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. Return on board for lunch. This afternoon, sail towards Changa. Later, set out on small private boats to admire the sunset. Dinner and opvernight on board.
Day 7: Ship: Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park (Zimbabwe)
Journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park and its numerous wild animals. Return on board for lunch before staring to sail 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. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 8: Ship: Kariba - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
At sunrise, set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. Ddiscover the gigantic Kariba Dam which was created to form Lake Kariba before flying out to Victoria Falls on board private planes. Lunch cruise on the Zambezi River. This afternoon, take a tour on foot of the falls. Tonight, dinner and overnight at a four-star hotel LS.
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Breakfast. Optional early morning excursion (surcharge applies - must be booked before departure): Soar over Victoria Falls in a helicopter. End of our services at the hotel.
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