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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Itinerary
Days 1-2 - Cape Town (South Africa)
Arrive in Cape Town and check into your hotel. The following day, enjoy a panoramic tour of this historic city then ascend Table Mountain by cable car to enjoy outstanding views. Have dinner and spend the night at your hotel.
Day 3 - Robben Island - Groot Constantia Wine Estate
This morning visit infamous Robben Island for a tour led by a former inmate before lunch on the waterfront in Cape Town. Next, travel to the Groot Constantia Wine Estate for a tour of the cellar and a wine tasting. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at your hotel.
Day 4 - The Cape Peninsula
Travel to the legendary Cape of Good Hope which is still an important landmark with sailors today. Take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular to see the old lighthouse, before enjoying lunch then discover the penguin colony near Simon's Town. Have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 5 - Cape Town - Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg and meet up with the rest of the safari-cruise group who began their trip in Johannesburg. Join your guide and have lunch before visiting the Apartheid Museum. It is famous the world over for being the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century, and more particularly on Apartheid. Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of the city. Arrive at the hotel and settle into your room before dinner.
Day 6 - Johannesburg - Kasane
Fly from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. Transfer to your lodge (Cascades Lodge on African Dream departures, or Kaza Lodge on Zimbabwean Dream departures) on small private boats. You may see numerous bird species or even hippo basking in the sun. Be greeted upon arrival and settle into the lodge, located in an island created by a tributary of the Zambezi River. Have dinner and spend the night in the heart of the wilderness.
Day 7 - Chobe National Park
Enjoy a full day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park which is home to more than 1/4 of the total elephant population in Africa. Enjoy lunch in a 'floating restaurant' in the middle of the river where the views of the surrounding nature are unparalleled. Afterwards, board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. Have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.
Day 8 - Impalila Island
Travel to an authentic village on Impalila Island in Namibia to discover the traditional Namibian houses, cultures and customs. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy time at leisure or perhaps join a private boat to discover more of the Zambezi River. Tonight a local will tell more about the traditions of the island.
Day 9 - Kasane - Kariba
Transfer to Kasane Airport and board a small private plane. Take in the stunning views over Lake Kariba and the changing landscapes. After arriving in Kariba, transfer to your ship. Enjoy lunch on board before sailing across the lake.
Day 10 - Lake Kariba
At sunrise the ship will sail through the landscapes of Lake Kariba. Set out on small private boats to discover Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. Return on board for lunch. In the afternoon, sail towards Changa. Later, board small boats to watch the sun set. Dinner on board.
Day 11 - Lake Kariba - Matusadona National Park
This morning enjoy a safari to discover the Matusadona National Park, home to numerous animal species including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and thousands of birds. You may even see a 'big cat'. This is a protected area where hunting is strictly prohibited. Enjoy lunch on board before sailing in the afternoon. During an afternoon on board, have a roundtable discussion about the creation of Lake Kariba and the ecosystem.
Day 12 - Kariba - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Disembark and transfer to the airport. Discover the gigantic Kariba Dam, created in 1955 for form Lake Kariba. Today, the dam serves as a source of electric power for 70% of Zimbabwe. You’ll get to discover the history and legends surrounding the creation of the lake, including the tale of NyamiNyami, the river god. Fly to Victoria Falls on small private planes. Enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River, upstream from the falls. This afternoon, leave for a tour on foot of the falls where the views are among the most exceptional in the world. Also see where the Zambezi River plunges over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating the 'smoke that thunders.' Tonight enjoy a 'Boma' dinner (2019 only) with traditional dance and music. Spend the night at a hotel.
Day 13 - Victoria Falls
Check out of the hotel after breakfast. There is an optional early morning helicopter trip over Victoria Falls (extra cost, must be booked before departure).
Itinerary is subject to change.