At AmaWaterways, we love what we do – providing our guests with the best travel experiences possible. In fact, “Ama” is derived from the Latin word for “love.” It is a concept that permeates every aspect of our river cruises, from the design of our ships to the development of our itineraries to the high levels of service we deliver to our guests. Experience more ways to discover, more ways to indulge and more onboard amenities. With an award-winning fleet in Europe, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa, critically acclaimed dining and unique tour options, you will have the trip of a lifetime on our cruises.

Day 1
Cape Town, South Africa
Arrive in Cape Town, set dramatically between mountain peaks and pristine beaches. After meeting your representative at the airport, transfer to your hotel. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception.

Day 2
Cape Town
Journey along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, passing the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Visit Cape Point within Table Mountain National Park and continue to Boulders Beach, home to African penguins. Enjoy lunch overlooking False Bay.

Day 3
Cape Town
Choose between ascending Table Mountain by cableway followed by exploration of the Cape Winelands with vineyard visits and tastings, or visiting historic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Later, explore the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood before returning via Table Mountain.

Day 4
Cape Town · Victoria Falls · Zambezi Queen · Embark
Fly to Victoria Falls and transfer to the Chobe River. Board tender boats to the Zambezi Queen. Settle into your stateroom and enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner onboard.

Day 5
Zambezi Queen
Enjoy a morning boat safari along the Chobe River. Relax onboard as the ship cruises through wildlife-rich waters. Later, set out on another safari excursion for exceptional game viewing.

Day 6
Zambezi Queen
Embark on a full-day safari in Chobe National Park in open-top vehicles. Watch for elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, lions and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush.

Day 7
Zambezi Queen
Visit a local African village to experience daily life and culture. After lunch onboard, choose between a boat safari, bird watching or fishing. This evening, enjoy a festive African-themed farewell dinner.

Day 8
Zambezi Queen · Disembark · Victoria Falls
After a morning cruise, transfer to Victoria Falls. Explore the town at leisure. Later, enjoy a cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train and watch the sunset over Victoria Falls Bridge.

Day 9
Victoria Falls
Discover the majestic Victoria Falls with a local guide. In the evening, enjoy a private sunset cruise on the Zambezi River followed by dinner with live local entertainment.

Day 10
Victoria Falls · Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg and transfer to your boutique hotel set within tranquil gardens.

Day 11
Johannesburg
Explore Soweto’s historic neighborhoods and follow the footsteps of Nelson Mandela. Enjoy a township lunch and an evening discussion with a local expert before dinner.

Day 12
Johannesburg · Kruger National Park Area
Fly to Greater Kruger and transfer to your luxury game lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the “Big Five.”

Day 13
Kruger National Park Area
Experience early morning and late afternoon game drives within your private reserve bordering Kruger National Park. Relax at the lodge between safaris.

Day 14
Kruger National Park Area
Enjoy two exhilarating game drives today with ample leisure time to enjoy your surroundings.

Day 15
Kruger National Park Area · Johannesburg
After a final morning game drive and breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Johannesburg and onward journey home.

Prices are per-person, U.S. dollars, based on double occupancy of a cabin, or standard hotel room, unless indicated otherwise. | Single rates are available for the cruise-only, at a supplement of plus-50% for standard rooms, plus-100% for other rooms, such as deluxe rooms and suites. | Single rates for land are available at a supplement. | Please see individual itineraries for amount of the supplement. | Pricing accuracy is assured only at time of printing. | If any of the cost factors increases, such as airfare, port or dock charges, fuel, insurance, taxes, surcharges or other, we reserve the right to increase cruise or cruise tour prices without notice.

Cancellation Policy: For any cruise/land booking, whether under deposit, partially paid, or paid in full, including air packages, the following travel agent or guest-requested situations are considered cancellations and penalties will apply as noted below: changes to departure date; substitutions of itinerary; substitution of another person for original booked guest(s); or changing to a promotional fare. All cancellations must be in writing. For all air-inclusive packages cancelled after issuance of an airline ticket, the air portion of the refund, if any, will be processed only after the return of airline ticket. The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all written cancellations received prior to departure up to the scheduled time of departure.

Cancellation received | Following charges will apply: (Broken out by days before departure) 121 days or more is $200 per person | 120-90 days is $400 per person | 89-60 days is 35% of full fare | 59-30 days is 50% of full fare | 29-7 days is 80% of full fare | 6 days prior to sailing is 100% cancellation. Full Fare is defined as the full cost of any cruise, land or air component purchased from AmaWaterways. All air purchased through AmaWaterways has a cancellation penalty of $350 per person for Economy and $600 per person for Business class. In the event you purchase a non-refundable ticket, the full fare is under penalty.

*Certain airline tickets, including all intra-Asia Flights within 90 days of departure and published price tickets, are 100% non-refundable. Penalty rates shown are for flight arrangements deposited/booked from July 1, 2014 onward. Except as otherwise provided in your Passenger Ticket Contract, after travel begins, there is no refund for unused services, or unused portions of cruise, cruise/tour or airfare.

Ships registered in Namibia, Portugal, Switzerland, Myanmar, and Vietnam

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