Situated amidst majestic mountains and lined with pristine beaches, Cape Town has a rich cultural heritage with extraordinary attractions. After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways representative, transfer to your Cape Town hotel. Get to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers at the Welcome Reception. (WR)

Excursions:

• Arrival transfer and hotel check-in
• Welcome Reception

Embark on a full-day exploration along one of the world's most stunning routes, taking you past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman's Peak. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope, first rounded in modern times in 1488 by the Portuguese in their attempt to establish trade in the Far East and still a significant landmark for sailors today. Visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins, and then be treated to lunch with drinks overlooking beautiful False Bay. (B/L)

Excursions:

• Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour
• Lunch in local restaurant with drinks

Take a cableway up to Table Mountain followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands where you'll visit two of its best vineyards, complete with wine tasting. A delicious lunch will be included along the way. You also have the choice to explore another side of Cape Town at famous Robben Island, once used as a prison for many political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. Ferry over to the island where you will take a tour led by a former inmate. Back in Cape Town, enjoy lunch, and then visit the colorful historic Bo Kaap neighborhood before boarding the cableway to Table Mountain's summit. (B/L)

Excursions:

• Cableway up Table Mountain
• Scenic drive through Cape Winelands with tastings and lunch OR Robben Island guide with lunch in local restaurant

Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. This afternoon, enjoy the view as you settle in on the river before a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board the vessel. (D)

Excursions:

• Morning flight to Victoria Falls; transfer to the Namibian border
• Welcome Cocktail & Dinner

Embark on an exhilarating, morning boat safari to explore the Chobe River's diverse game viewing. Afterwards, return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. As the Zambezi Queen cruises along the Chobe River, relax on board in the afternoon and enjoy what nature has to offer. Be sure to spend time in the splash pool or perhaps catch-up with your favorite book. Later in the day, revel in panoramic view with another thrilling boat safari. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Chobe River safaris by boat

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)

Excursions:

• Full-day safari of Chobe National Park by open-top 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch

Visit a typical African village where you'll spend time with the village children as well as its elders. Back on board and following lunch, you'll have a choice to take a boat safari, bird watch or fish. Enjoy your last evening aboard with a festive African- themed dinner hosted by your crew. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Morning visit to local African village
• Afternoon safari by boat OR Bird watching OR Fishing
• African-themed dinner

Enjoy a morning cruise during breakfast and be on the lookout for wildlife. Afterward, transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Spend the afternoon exploring the town or experience one of the many activities offered at your hotel. There is also an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Later this afternoon, join a cocktail reception with appetizers aboard a vintage steam train and make your way to the Victoria Falls Bridge to watch the sunset over the Falls. (B)

Excursions:

• Morning cruise during breakfast
• Transfer to Victoria Falls
• Sunset cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train

A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. You'll learn about its history, and the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game while enjoying a delicious mix of tapas with drinks, followed by a special dinner with live local entertainment at the hotel. (B/D)

Excursions:

• Guided tour of Victoria Falls
• Free afternoon
• Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas, followed by dinner

Fly to Johannesburg. Transfer to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel with its parklike setting and wonderful Spa. (B)

Excursions:

• Flight to Johannesburg

Get an in-depth look at Soweto's unique neighborhoods, the center of the uprising against the apartheid state. Walk the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, followed by a lunch at Sanctuary Mandela, savoring one of Mandela's favorite meals cooked by his former at-home chef for lunch. Before dinner, gather with a local expert for an informative discussion and afterwards enjoy a multi-course dinner. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Soweto tour with lunch at Sanctuary Mandela
• Special dinner and presentation

Fly to Greater Kruger National Park in the morning where you'll be transferred to your luxurious game lodge. During the afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of the country's “Big Five” and other native wildlife. Spend your first night and every night, if you wish, gathering with fellow travelers, sharing stories of the day's adventures. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Flight to Hoedspruit (Greater Kruger National Park)
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon safari

The early morning is the perfect time to go on safari as the wildlife is prolific. Your open-air vehicle provides the ideal way to explore your private game reserve, located just a stone's throw from the game-rich Kruger National Park. The rest of the morning can be spent enjoying the facilities at your lodge. Later in the afternoon, you'll go on another game drive deep into the bush, where you may encounter South Africa's top predators: cheetahs, hyenas and lions. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Morning and afternoon safaris

Go on two exhilarating game drives today, as well as enjoy ample leisure time to relax and enjoy your game lodge. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Morning and afternoon safaris

Be treated to an early-morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg for your connecting flight home or extend your journey with four nights in magical Rwanda. (B) Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight before 4:30 p.m

Excursions:

• Early morning safari
• Flight to Johannesburg

Situated amidst majestic mountains and lined with pristine beaches, Cape Town has a rich cultural heritage with extraordinary attractions. After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways representative, transfer to your Cape Town hotel. Get to know your Tour Director and fellow travelers at the Welcome Reception. (WR)

Excursions:

• Arrival transfer and hotel check-in
• Welcome Reception

Embark on a full-day exploration along one of the world's most stunning routes, taking you past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman's Peak. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope, first rounded in modern times in 1488 by the Portuguese in their attempt to establish trade in the Far East and still a significant landmark for sailors today. Visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins, and then be treated to lunch with drinks overlooking beautiful False Bay. (B/L)

Excursions:

• Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour
• Lunch in local restaurant with drinks

Take a cableway up to Table Mountain followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands where you'll visit two of its best vineyards, complete with wine tasting. A delicious lunch will be included along the way. You also have the choice to explore another side of Cape Town at famous Robben Island, once used as a prison for many political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. Ferry over to the island where you will take a tour led by a former inmate. Back in Cape Town, enjoy lunch, and then visit the colorful historic Bo Kaap neighborhood before boarding the cableway to Table Mountain's summit. (B/L)

Excursions:

• Cableway up Table Mountain
• Scenic drive through Cape Winelands with tastings and lunch OR Robben Island guide with lunch in local restaurant

Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. This afternoon, enjoy the view as you settle in on the river before a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board the vessel. (D)

Excursions:

• Morning flight to Victoria Falls; transfer to the Namibian border
• Welcome Cocktail & Dinner

Embark on an exhilarating, morning boat safari to explore the Chobe River's diverse game viewing. Afterwards, return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. As the Zambezi Queen cruises along the Chobe River, relax on board in the afternoon and enjoy what nature has to offer. Be sure to spend time in the splash pool or perhaps catch-up with your favorite book. Later in the day, revel in panoramic view with another thrilling boat safari. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Chobe River safaris by boat

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)

Excursions:

• Full-day safari of Chobe National Park by open-top 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch

Visit a typical African village where you'll spend time with the village children as well as its elders. Back on board and following lunch, you'll have a choice to take a boat safari, bird watch or fish. Enjoy your last evening aboard with a festive African- themed dinner hosted by your crew. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Morning visit to local African village
• Afternoon safari by boat OR Bird watching OR Fishing
• African-themed dinner

Enjoy a morning cruise during breakfast and be on the lookout for wildlife. Afterward, transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Spend the afternoon exploring the town or experience one of the many activities offered at your hotel. There is also an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Later this afternoon, join a cocktail reception with appetizers aboard a vintage steam train and make your way to the Victoria Falls Bridge to watch the sunset over the Falls. (B)

Excursions:

• Morning cruise during breakfast
• Transfer to Victoria Falls
• Sunset cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train

A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. You'll learn about its history, and the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game while enjoying a delicious mix of tapas with drinks, followed by a special dinner with live local entertainment at the hotel. (B/D)

Excursions:

• Guided tour of Victoria Falls
• Free afternoon
• Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas, followed by dinner

Fly to Johannesburg. Transfer to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel with its parklike setting and wonderful Spa. (B)

Excursions:

• Flight to Johannesburg

Get an in-depth look at Soweto's unique neighborhoods, the center of the uprising against the apartheid state. Walk the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, followed by a lunch at Sanctuary Mandela, savoring one of Mandela's favorite meals cooked by his former at-home chef for lunch. Before dinner, gather with a local expert for an informative discussion and afterwards enjoy a multi-course dinner. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Soweto tour with lunch at Sanctuary Mandela
• Special dinner and presentation

Fly to Greater Kruger National Park in the morning where you'll be transferred to your luxurious game lodge. During the afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of the country's “Big Five” and other native wildlife. Spend your first night and every night, if you wish, gathering with fellow travelers, sharing stories of the day's adventures. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Flight to Hoedspruit (Greater Kruger National Park)
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon safari

The early morning is the perfect time to go on safari as the wildlife is prolific. Your open-air vehicle provides the ideal way to explore your private game reserve, located just a stone's throw from the game-rich Kruger National Park. The rest of the morning can be spent enjoying the facilities at your lodge. Later in the afternoon, you'll go on another game drive deep into the bush, where you may encounter South Africa's top predators: cheetahs, hyenas and lions. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Morning and afternoon safaris

Go on two exhilarating game drives today, as well as enjoy ample leisure time to relax and enjoy your game lodge. (B/L/D)

Excursions:

• Morning and afternoon safaris

Be treated to an early-morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg for your connecting flight home or extend your journey with four nights in magical Rwanda. (B) Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight before 4:30 p.m

Excursions:

• Early morning safari
• Flight to Johannesburg