Cruise |
Zimbabwean Dream, 3 Night Cruise ex Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
Cruise Line |
CroisiEurope |
Ship |
RV African Dream |
Destination |
Africa - South & Central |
Brief Description |
3 Night Cruise sailing from Cape Town onboard RV African Dream |
Type of Cruise |
River |
Departure Date |
02 Sep 2025 |
Cruise Description |
Extend your stay in Southern Africa with a tour of the Cape Peninsula. You'll discover Robben Island, a place that needs no introduction with regards to its significance in South Africa’s and indeed the world’s history, but also stunning panoramas from Table Bay or along the legendary Chapman's Peak Drive.
Day 1
Passengers are welcome to check in to their 4-star hotel LS starting from 3:00 p.m. (please make sure your travel agency is aware of the arrival times of your flight). After settling into your room, enjoy dinner on your own before spending the night at the hotel.
Day 2
We’ll have a panoramic tour of the city. Afterwards, we’ll take the Table mountain Cableway and admire the magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains (if the weather allows it). Dinner and overnight at a 4-star hotel LS.
Day 3
We'll first visit famous Robben Island and its cells (if weather allows it). We’ll return to Cape Town for lunch on the waterfront. Afterwards, we’ll visit the cellar of the Groot Constantia estate followed by a tasting*. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 4
Today, we’ll set out for the legendary Cape of Good Hope. We’ll ride along Chapman’s Peak Drive and take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit. Enjoy lunch before discovering the penguin colony near Simon’s Town. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 5
Flight to Johannesburg. We’ll have lunch before visiting the Apartheid Museum(1), 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. We’ll arrive at our five-star hotel LS. You’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 6
We’ll take a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your CroisiEurope lodge on board small private boats. You’ll settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located at the heart of the wilderness. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.
Day 7
Enjoy 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, we’ll board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.
Day 8
Discover traditional villages on Impalila Island. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the lodge or join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats. We’ll have dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let a local tell you all about the traditions of this particular island. Night spent at the lodge.
Day 9
Enjoy one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch along the water, we'll 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. We’ll start sailing across the lake. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.
Day 10
At sunrise, we’ll set sail through Lake Kariba. We’ll set out on small private boats to discover the Gache Gache River and its unique wildlife. We’ll return on board for lunch. This afternoon, we’ll sail towards Changa. Later, we'll set out on small private boats to admire the sunset. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.
Day 11
We’ll journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park and its numerous wild animals. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and start sailing 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. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.
Day 12
At sunrise, we’ll set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. We’ll discover 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, enjoy a tour on foot of the falls. Tonight, enjoy dinner and spend the night at a four-star hotel LS.
Day 13
Breakfast. Optional early morning excursion: Soar over Victoria Falls in a helicopter (must be booked before departure). End of our services at the hotel. |
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Sailing Dates |
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Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
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Arrive |
Depart |
2 Sep 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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3 Sep 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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4 Sep 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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5 Sep 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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6 Sep 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
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6 Sep 2025 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
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7 Sep 2025 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
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7 Sep 2025 |
Kasane, Botswana |
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7 Sep 2025 |
Chobe National Park, Botswana |
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8 Sep 2025 |
Chobe National Park, Botswana |
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9 Sep 2025 |
Chobe National Park, Botswana |
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10 Sep 2025 |
Chobe National Park, Botswana |
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10 Sep 2025 |
Kasane, Botswana |
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11 Sep 2025 |
Kasane, Botswana |
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12 Sep 2025 |
Kasane, Botswana |
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13 Sep 2025 |
Kasane, Botswana |
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13 Sep 2025 |
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
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14 Sep 2025 |
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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