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RV Zimbabwean Dream, 3 Night Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe ex Johannesburg, South Africa

Cruise RV Zimbabwean Dream, 3 Night Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River - South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe ex Johannesburg, South Africa
Cruise Line CroisiEurope
Ship RV Zimbabwean Dream
Destination Africa - South & Central
Brief Description 3 Night Cruise sailing from Johannesburg, South Africa onboard RV Zimbabwean Dream
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 03 Jan 2026
Cruise Description From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, you’ll discover spectacular panoramas and tumultuous histories, but also incredible wildlife and carefully crafted menus that reflect the flavors and savors of Africa, as well as the most beautiful natural reserves and the secrets of Lake Kariba before taking in the grandeur of the “smoke that thunders,” Victoria Falls.

Day 1
We’ll meet up at the hotel at 11:30 a.m. 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 2
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 3
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 4
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 5
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 6
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 7
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 8
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 9
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 in Victoria Falls around 10:30 am. Do not schedule a flight before 2:00 pm.
Sailing Dates
03 Jan 2026
09 Jan 2026
21 Jan 2026
06 Mar 2026
12 Mar 2026
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28 Nov 2026
04 Dec 2026
07 Dec 2026
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Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
3 Jan 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Jan 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
5 Jan 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
6 Jan 2026 Chobe National Park, Botswana
7 Jan 2026 Kasane, Botswana
8 Jan 2026 Kasane, Botswana
9 Jan 2026 Kasane, Botswana
10 Jan 2026 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
11 Jan 2026 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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