AmaWaterways 17 Nights Africa

17 Night Golden Trails Of East Africa With 16-Night Cruise And Land Package:1 Night Johannesburg, 4-Night Wildlife Cruise, 2 Nights Victoria Falls, 2 Nights Johannesburg And 7 Nights Tanzania

Zambezi Queen • Embarkation: Johannesburg

Voyage Overview

Embark Date 14-Mar-2027
Disembark Date 31-Mar-2027
Duration 17 Nights
Vessel Zambezi Queen

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg

Arrival transfer and hotel check-in-ARRIVE IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways Representative, transfer to Fairlawns Hotel.

Day 2: Johannesburg

Flight to Kasane, Botswana-JOHANNESBURG – KASANE, BOTSWANA – ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. Fly to Kasane, Botswana where you’ll be transferred to the Chobe River. Tender boats will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle into your stateroom and in the evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (B,D)

Day 3: Zambezi Queen

EMBARKATION-JOHANNESBURG – KASANE, BOTSWANA – ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. Fly to Kasane, Botswana where you’ll be transferred to the Chobe River. Tender boats will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle into your stateroom and in the evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (B,D)

  • Zambezi Queen-Welcome Cocktail & Dinner-JOHANNESBURG – KASANE, BOTSWANA – ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. Fly to Kasane, Botswana where you’ll be transferred to the Chobe River. Tender boats will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle into your stateroom and in the evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (B,D)
  • Day 4: Chobe River

    Chobe River safaris by boat-ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Embark on an exhilarating morning boat safari. Return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. Later in the day, enjoy another thrilling boat safari. (B,L,D)

    Day 5: Chobe River

    Full-day safari of Chobe National Park by open-top 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch-ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Join a full-day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic. (B,L,D)

    Day 6: Chobe River

    Morning visit to local African village-ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch on board. During the afternoon, you can go on a boat safari, bird watch or fish, and then cap the day off with a festive African-themed dinner. (B,L,D)

  • Chobe River-Afternoon safari by boat-ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch on board. During the afternoon, you can go on a boat safari, bird watch or fish, and then cap the day off with a festive African-themed dinner. (B,L,D)
  • Chobe River- OR Bird watching -ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch on board. During the afternoon, you can go on a boat safari, bird watch or fish, and then cap the day off with a festive African-themed dinner. (B,L,D)
  • Chobe River- OR Fishing -ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch on board. During the afternoon, you can go on a boat safari, bird watch or fish, and then cap the day off with a festive African-themed dinner. (B,L,D)
  • Chobe River-African-themed dinner-ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch on board. During the afternoon, you can go on a boat safari, bird watch or fish, and then cap the day off with a festive African-themed dinner. (B,L,D)
  • Day 7: Chobe River

    Morning cruise during breakfast-ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)

  • Chobe River-DISEMBARKATION-ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)
  • Day 8: Zambezi Queen

    Transfer to Victoria Falls-ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)

    Day 9: Victoria Falls

    Sunset cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train, followed by dinner-ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)

    Day 10: Victoria Falls

    Guided tour of Victoria Falls-VICTORIA FALLS. Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas, followed by dinner

  • Victoria Falls-Free afternoon-VICTORIA FALLS. Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas, followed by dinner
  • Victoria Falls-Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas-VICTORIA FALLS. Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas, followed by dinner
  • Day 11: Victoria Falls

    Flight to Johannesburg-VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA. After breakfast, you’ll be taken to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Transfer to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel with its parklike setting and wonderful Spa. (B)

    Day 12: Johannesburg

    Soweto tour with lunch at Sanctuary Mandela-JOHANNESBURG. Take a fascinating tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, visit Mandela’s former home at Sanctuary Mandela, savoring one of Mandela’s favorite meals cooked by his former at-home chef for lunch. In the evening, enjoy a multi-course dinner. (B,L,D)

  • Johannesburg-Special dinner and presentation-JOHANNESBURG. Take a fascinating tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, visit Mandela’s former home at Sanctuary Mandela, savoring one of Mandela’s favorite meals cooked by his former at-home chef for lunch. In the evening, enjoy a multi-course dinner. (B,L,D)
  • Day 13: Johannesburg

    Flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania-JOHANNESBURG – KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA – ARUSHA, TANZANIA. Fly to Kilimanjaro where you will be met by an AmaWaterways Representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D)

  • Johannesburg-Transfer to Arusha-JOHANNESBURG – KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA – ARUSHA, TANZANIA. Fly to Kilimanjaro where you will be met by an AmaWaterways Representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D)
  • Day 14: Arusha

    Drive to Tarangire National Park-ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK. Journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll go on an adventurous safari before checking into Treetops Lodge. (B,L,D)

    Day 15: Tarangire

    Tarangire safari-ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK. Journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll go on an adventurous safari before checking into Treetops Lodge. (B,L,D)

  • Tarangire-Arrive at Tarangire Treetops-ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK. Journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll go on an adventurous safari before checking into Treetops Lodge. (B,L,D)
  • Day 16: Tarangire

    Morning bushwalk with lodge naturalist-TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA. Experience the wonders of Tarangire with a full day of activities, including a morning bushwalk, an afternoon safari and a sunset drive. This is home to the highest number of breeding bird species in the world along with thousands of elephants, huge herds of buffalo, stately fringe-eared oryx and the towering kudu. (B,L,D)

  • Tarangire-Afternoon safari and sunset drive in the bush-TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA. Experience the wonders of Tarangire with a full day of activities, including a morning bushwalk, an afternoon safari and a sunset drive. This is home to the highest number of breeding bird species in the world along with thousands of elephants, huge herds of buffalo, stately fringe-eared oryx and the towering kudu. (B,L,D)
  • Day 17: Tarangire

    Visit local village and drive to Lake Manyara-TARANGIRE - NGORONGORO, TANZANIA. Visit a local village before enjoying a game drive through Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, giraffes, cheetahs, monkeys, impalas and baboons. Be treated to a picnic en route to The Manor at Ngorongoro. (B,L,D)

    Day 18: Lake Manyara

    Lake Manyara National Park safari-TARANGIRE - NGORONGORO, TANZANIA. Visit a local village before enjoying a game drive through Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, giraffes, cheetahs, monkeys, impalas and baboons. Be treated to a picnic en route to The Manor at Ngorongoro. (B,L,D)

    Day 19: Ngorongoro

    Arrive at Ngorongoro-TARANGIRE - NGORONGORO, TANZANIA. Visit a local village before enjoying a game drive through Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, giraffes, cheetahs, monkeys, impalas and baboons. Be treated to a picnic en route to The Manor at Ngorongoro. (B,L,D)

    Day 20: Ngorongoro

    Full-day Ngorongoro Crater with picnic-NGORONGORO CRATER, TANZANIA. Go on a full-day exploration to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater. Once a gigantic volcano, it’s the world’s largest intact caldera offering a unique environment virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. The nearly three million years old caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth. Deep within the crater, some 25,000 large mammals wander the plains, lakes and forests. A picnic will be served on the crater floor, followed by further exploration before heading back to The Manor. (B,L,D)

    Day 21: Ngorongoro

    Flight to the Serengeti-NGORONGORO - SERENGETI, TANZANIA. Fly to the Serengeti and in the afternoon, go on a game drive to see the “Big Five.” (B,L,D)

    Day 22: Serengeti National Park

    Afternoon safari and game drive-NGORONGORO - SERENGETI, TANZANIA. Fly to the Serengeti and in the afternoon, go on a game drive to see the “Big Five.” (B,L,D)

    Day 23: Serengeti National Park

    Morning and afternoon safari-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA. Explore the vast Serengeti via an open safari cruiser during the morning and after lunch. It is not possible to say with any accuracy where the Great Migration of the Wildebeest will be located at any one time. There are several determining factors; however, one can be assured that if there is a good chance of seeing it, then this can be accomplished from the Pioneer Camp or Migration Camp. (B,L,D)

    Day 24: Serengeti National Park

    Morning safari, flight back to Arusha-SERENGETI - ARUSHA, TANZANIA. Take your final safari drive in the morning, and then transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Lunch will be served in the gardens of the lodge before your final transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or extend your journey with four nights in magical Rwanda. (B,L)
    Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight until after 6:00 p.m.

    Day 25: Arusha

    Dayroom in Arusha-SERENGETI - ARUSHA, TANZANIA. Take your final safari drive in the morning, and then transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Lunch will be served in the gardens of the lodge before your final transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or extend your journey with four nights in magical Rwanda. (B,L)
    Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight until after 6:00 p.m.

  • Arusha-Return flight home-SERENGETI - ARUSHA, TANZANIA. Take your final safari drive in the morning, and then transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Lunch will be served in the gardens of the lodge before your final transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or extend your journey with four nights in magical Rwanda. (B,L)
    Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight until after 6:00 p.m.
  • About Zambezi Queen

    Zambezi Queen
    • Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
    • Guest Capacity: 2 guests
    • Vessel Type: Luxury River Vessel
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    $22,145
    per person / based on double occupancy
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    Private Balcony: $22,145
    Luxury Suite: $23,474
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