African Wildlife & Falls

Arrive and check in to your hotel
After landing, an AmaWaterways Representative will greet you and assist with your transfer to the Fairlawns Hotel in Johannesburg. Settle in and enjoy some time to relax before your journey begins.

Flight to Kasane, Botswana and board the Zambezi Queen
Transfer to the airport for a late-morning flight to Kasane, Botswana. After landing, continue to the Chobe River where tender boats take you across to the Zambezi Queen.

Settle into your stateroom
Board the Zambezi Queen and settle into your stateroom. Enjoy a mid-afternoon snack and take time to relax as you begin your Chobe River safari experience.

Set out on a morning boat safari
Watch the nature around you come alive on an exciting morning safari by boat along the Chobe River, one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich waterways. Keep an eye out for elephants, hippos, buffalo, and a wide range of birdlife as you glide through this remarkable ecosystem.

Eat lunch and relax on board
Return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch, then enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the river. Spend time on the sun deck or in the splash pool, or simply take in the scenery as the ship cruises along the Chobe.

Go on safari by 4×4 and spot big game
Set out on a full-day safari through Chobe National Park in open-top 4×4 vehicles. This region is known for having one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, offering opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, sable, warthogs, and Cape buffalo. Keep watch for prides of lions, hyenas, and (on rare occasions) cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees before continuing your journey through the park’s diverse landscapes.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Full-day wildlife safari by open-top 4×4 | Game viewing in Chobe National Park | Full Day Safari of Chobe National Park by Open Top 4×4 Vehicle with Picnic Lunch

Relax and enjoy dinner on board
Return to the Zambezi Queen to relax and enjoy dinner as the day’s wildlife sightings settle into memory.

Visit to a local African village
Begin the day with an enriching visit to a local African village for a first-hand look at daily life along the Chobe River. Spend time with community members, including children and village elders, and learn about local traditions and culture.

Choose from another safari, bird watching, or fishing tour
After lunch on board, choose how you’d like to spend the afternoon. Head out on another boat safari, join a guided bird-watching experience, or try your hand at fishing on the river.

Morning cruise during breakfast
Start the day with a peaceful morning cruise as you enjoy breakfast and keep watch for wildlife along the riverbanks.

Disembark and transfer to your hotel in Victoria Falls
Leave the Zambezi Queen and travel to Victoria Falls. Settle into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the town or enjoying one of the many activities available.

Go on a guided tour of Victoria Falls
Join your guide for a walking tour of Victoria Falls, learning about its history and the rich plant and animal life that thrives in the surrounding rainforest.

Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure
Spend the afternoon at your leisure, relaxing at your hotel or exploring the town of Victoria Falls.

Breakfast at the hotel and onward travel
Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.

Check in to Fairlawns Hotel and enjoy evening at leisure
On arrival, transfer to Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, set in a tranquil, park-like setting with a wonderful spa. Then, spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Guided tour of Johannesburg & Soweto
Take a meaningful tour through Johannesburg and Soweto. Then, walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with a visit to the Mandela House, and gain deeper insight into the city’s history, culture, and resilience. Enjoy a township lunch before continuing your exploration of the area, guided by experts who bring local stories and history to life.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Soweto tour with lunch at Sanctuary Mandela

Enjoy a special dinner and presentation
In the evening, enjoy a multi-course dinner paired with a special presentation by a local expert.

Flight to Hoedspruit and arrive at lodge
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before hopping on a flight to Greater Kruger National Park, where you’ll be transferred to your luxurious game lodge.

Afternoon game drive
This region is one of the world’s most spectacular game nature reserves, which you’ll discover on your late afternoon game drive in search of the country’s “Big Five” and other native wildlife.

Morning and afternoon safaris, plus leisure time at the lodge
Go on two safaris today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, both scheduled to experience prime wildlife viewing in the early and sunset hours. During both, you’ll have a chance to encounter predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions, as well as other wildlife like giraffe and zebra.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Early morning safari | Afternoon safari

Dinner and free time at the lodge
End your night again at the lodge with free time, dinner, and a chance to gather with fellow travelers or simply stargaze under the vast landscape.

Morning and afternoon safaris, plus leisure time at the lodge
Go on two safaris today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, both scheduled to experience prime wildlife viewing in the early and sunset hours. During both, you’ll have a chance to encounter predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions, as well as other wildlife like giraffe and zebra.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise
Early morning safari | Afternoon safari

Dinner and free time at the lodge
End your night again at the lodge with free time, dinner, and a chance to gather with fellow travelers or simply stargaze under the vast landscape.

Early morning safari and breakfast
Before your day of travel, enjoy breakfast and set out for one last game drive in the morning in the park.

Flight to Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport and fly to Johannesburg to connect with your onward flight. Note: Please do not schedule your flight before 4:30 p.m.