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RV African Dream, 3 Night Cruise ex Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Cruise RV African Dream, 3 Night Cruise ex Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Cruise Line CroisiEurope
Ship RV African Dream
Destination Africa - South & Central
Brief Description 3 Night Cruise sailing from Cape Town, South Africa onboard RV African Dream
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 14 Feb 2026
Cruise Description Your journey in Southern Africa begins with the Cape Peninsula. Discover Robben Island, a historic site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as breathtaking views from Table Mountain or along Chapman’s Peak Drive before meeting the penguins of Simon’s Town. Then, from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, explore spectacular landscapes, the path of Nelson Mandela, great mammals and predators inhabiting the most beautiful nature reserves, as well as fine gastronomy, not forgetting the secrets of Lake Kariba and the impressive Victoria Falls.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to check in to their 4-star hotel LS starting from 3:00 p.m. (please make sure your travel agency is aware of the arrival times of your flight). After settling into your room, enjoy dinner on your own before spending the night at the hotel.

Day 2
We’ll have a panoramic tour of the city. Afterwards, we’ll take the Table mountain Cableway and admire the magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains (if the weather allows it). After the lunch, we’ll visit the Groot Constantia estate followed by a tasting*. Dinner and overnight at a 4-star hotel LS.

Day 3
We'll first visit famous Robben Island(1) and its cells (if weather allows it). We’ll return to Cape Town for lunch on the waterfront. We continue our tour of Cape Town, nicknamed the “Mother City” because it is the oldest city in South Africa. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 4
Today, we’ll set out for the legendary Cape of Good Hope. We’ll ride along Chapman’s Peak Drive and take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit. Enjoy lunch before discovering the penguin colony near Simon’s Town. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.

Day 5
Flight to Johannesburg. We’ll have lunch before visiting the Apartheid Museum (the Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday. In case of a visit a Monday, this museum will be replaced by the Mandela House. On Tuesday, it will be replaced by the Hector Pieterson Museum), the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century. Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of Johannesburg, the city of superlatives. We’ll arrive at our five-star hotel LS. You’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.  

Day 6
We’ll take a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your CroisiEurope lodge on board small private boats. You’ll settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located at the heart of the wilderness. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.

Day 7
Enjoy a full-day dedicated to the discovery of Chobe National Park and its majestic fauna. African lunch in the heart of nature. Afterwards, we’ll board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.

Day 8
Discover traditional villages on Impalila Island. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the lodge then join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats. We’ll have dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let your guide tell you all about the traditions of this particular island. Night spent at the lodge.   

Day 9
Enjoy one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch along the water, we'll set out for the Kasane airport. On board small private planes, you’ll discover the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba during your flight from Kasane to Kariba. You’ll be transferred to board the ship and comfortably settle into your cabins. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.   

Day 10
At sunrise, we’ll set sail through Lake Kariba. We’ll set out on a small private boat to discover the small waterways going into the Matusadona National Park and their unique wildlife. We’ll return on board for lunch. This afternoon, we’ll sail towards Palm Bay. Later, we'll set out on small private boats to admire the sunset. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 11
We’ll journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park and its numerous wild animals. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and start sailing again. During this time, a round table will be the opportunity to learn more about the creation of the Lake, its inhabitants as well as its ecosystem. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 12
At sunrise, we’ll set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. We’ll fly out to Victoria Falls on board private planes. Enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River, upstream from the falls. Afternoon at leisure, with moments of relaxation by the hotel pool and views over the surrounding savannah.Optional: Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls.Optional: A unique opportunity for a final safari through the wild landscapes of a private reserve! This time, set off in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle in search of Africa’s black rhinos, accompanied by an experienced ranger. (Excursions are compatible and take place one after the other. Must be booked at the time of registration. The safari is offered as a private experience for CroisiEurope passengers starting from 6 registered participants. Below this number, they may join other guests. In both cases, our local guide will be present to accompany them.This excursion is available from August 2025.)Tonight, enjoy dinner and spend the night at a four-star hotel LS.

Day 13
Breakfast. We’ll leave for a tour on foot of the falls where the views are among the most exceptional in the world. We’ll also see where the Zambezi River plunges over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating the “smoke that thunders.” End of our services at the hotel around 10:30 am. Do not schedule a flight before 2:00 pm.
Sailing Dates
02 Feb 2026
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Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
14 Feb 2026 Cape Town, South Africa
15 Feb 2026 Cape Town, South Africa
16 Feb 2026 Cape Town, South Africa
17 Feb 2026 Cape Town, South Africa
18 Feb 2026 Cape Town, South Africa
18 Feb 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Feb 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Feb 2026 Kasane, Botswana
19 Feb 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
20 Feb 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
21 Feb 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
22 Feb 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
22 Feb 2026 Kasane, Botswana
23 Feb 2026 Kasane, Botswana
24 Feb 2026 Kasane, Botswana
25 Feb 2026 Kasane, Botswana
25 Feb 2026 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
26 Feb 2026 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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