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16 Night Golden Trails of Africa and Land Tour

From Johannesburg to Arusha

Zambezi Queen

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13952967
  • Departs: Sun, May 31, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, Jun 16, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - May 31, 2026
    Day
    1
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways representative, transfer to the Fairlawns Hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jun 1, 2026
    Day
    2
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Monday - Jun 1, 2026
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Kasane, Botswana
    Fly to Kasane, Botswana, from where you'll be transferred to the Chobe River. Tender boats will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibian side of the river. Settle into your stateroom and in the evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (B,D)
    • Kasane, Botswana
    Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy the riverside scenery before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (D)
    Tuesday - Jun 2, 2026
    Day
    3
    • River Cruising
    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)
    Wednesday - Jun 3, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Cruising the Chobe River, Botswana
    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)
    Thursday - Jun 4, 2026
    Day
    5
    • Cruising the Chobe River, Botswana
    Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch onboard. 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)
    Friday - Jun 5, 2026
    Day
    6
    • Kasane, Botswana
    Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)
    • Kasane, Botswana
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 6 - Friday - Jun 5, 2026
    Day
    6
    • Bus Travel
    • Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
    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. 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) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 6, 2026
    Day
    7
    • Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
    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 onboard 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) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jun 7, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
    • Air Travel
    • 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)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jun 8, 2026
    Day
    9
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    Take a fascinating tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, visiting the Mandela House, followed by a township lunch. In the evening, enjoy a multi-course dinner. (B,L,D)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jun 9, 2026
    Day
    10
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Air Travel
    • Arusha, Tanzania
    • Bus Travel
    • Arusha, Tanzania
    Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met by an AmaWaterways representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jun 10, 2026
    Day
    11
    • Arusha, Tanzania
    • Bus Travel
    • Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
    Journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll go on an adventurous safari before checking into the Treetops Lodge. (B,L,D)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jun 11, 2026
    Day
    12
    • 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) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jun 12, 2026
    Day
    13
    • Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
    • Bus Travel
    • Lake Manyara National Park
    • Bus Travel
    • Ngorongoro, Tanzania
    Visit a Maasai village before enjoying a game drive through Lake 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)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 13, 2026
    Day
    14
    • Ngorongoro, 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-year-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) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jun 14, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Ngorongoro, Tanzania
    • Air Travel
    • Serengeti, Tanzania
    Fly to the Serengeti and in the afternoon, go on a game drive to see the "Big Five". (B,L,D)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jun 15, 2026
    Day
    16
    • Serengeti, 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) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jun 16, 2026
    Day
    17
    • Serengeti, Tanzania
    • Air Travel
    • Arusha, Tanzania
    • Bus Travel
    • 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. ...
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