16-night Golden Trails of Africa Cruise/Land Package

Johannesburg/Kilimanjaro International Airport

April 13, 2025

AmaWaterways: Zambezi Queen

Johannesburg/Kilimanjaro International Airport

Vacation Offer ID 1507060

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Cruise Inclusions

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS

4 nights deluxe accommodation in an air-conditioned balcony suite
Bottled water replenished daily

AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES

Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during the cruise and a Tour Director during land programs
Game viewing deck with pool
Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar

DINING AND CUISINE

All onboard dining, including a traditional African dinner
Regionally inspired cuisine
Welcome Dinner
Complimentary wine, beer and local spirits

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION

Chobe National Park safari
Exclusive private picnic in Chobe National Park
Private boat safaris along the Chobe riverbank and its channels
Visit to an African village for a unique cultural interaction

LAND PROGRAM

1 night at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, including daily breakfast
2-night stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel in an upgraded Stable Wing room, including daily breakfast
Cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train followed by dinner
Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park
Exclusive Sundowner Cruise with tapas
2 nights at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, including daily breakfast
Special dinner and presentation
Soweto tour with local lunch
1 night at Arusha Coffee Lodge
2 nights at Tarangire Treetops
2 nights at The Manor at Ngorongoro
2 nights at Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Daily game drives with no more than 6 guests per vehicle
Day room in Arusha
All airport transfers

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Johannesburg Johannesburg 04/13/2025 After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways representative, transfer to the Fairlawns Hotel.,	04/13/2025	04/13/2025
Johannesburg Johannesburg 04/14/2025 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), Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy the riverside scenery before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (D),	04/14/2025	04/14/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 04/14/2025 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), Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy the riverside scenery before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (D),	04/14/2025	04/14/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 04/14/2025 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), Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy the riverside scenery before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (D),	04/14/2025	04/14/2025
Kasane Kasane 04/14/2025 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), Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy the riverside scenery before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (D),	04/14/2025	04/14/2025
River Cruising River Cruising 04/15/2025 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),	04/15/2025	04/15/2025
Chobe River Chobe River 04/16/2025 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),	04/16/2025	04/16/2025
Chobe River Chobe River 04/17/2025 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),	04/17/2025	04/17/2025
Kasane Kasane 04/18/2025 Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B), 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),	04/18/2025	04/18/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 04/18/2025 Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B), 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),	04/18/2025	04/18/2025
Victoria Falls Victoria Falls 04/18/2025 Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B), 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),	04/18/2025	04/18/2025
Victoria Falls Victoria Falls 04/19/2025 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),	04/19/2025	04/19/2025
Victoria Falls Victoria Falls 04/20/2025 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),	04/20/2025	04/20/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 04/20/2025 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),	04/20/2025	04/20/2025
Johannesburg Johannesburg 04/20/2025 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),	04/20/2025	04/20/2025
Johannesburg Johannesburg 04/21/2025 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),	04/21/2025	04/21/2025
Johannesburg Johannesburg 04/22/2025 Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met by an AmaWaterways representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D),	04/22/2025	04/22/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 04/22/2025 Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met by an AmaWaterways representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D),	04/22/2025	04/22/2025
Kilimanjaro International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport 04/22/2025 Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met by an AmaWaterways representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D),	04/22/2025	04/22/2025
Arusha Arusha 04/22/2025 Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be met by an AmaWaterways representative and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. (B,D),	04/22/2025	04/22/2025
Arusha Arusha 04/23/2025 Journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll go on an adventurous safari before checking into the Treetops Lodge. (B,L,D),	04/23/2025	04/23/2025
Tarangire Tarangire 04/23/2025 Journey to Tarangire National Park, where you'll go on an adventurous safari before checking into the Treetops Lodge. (B,L,D),	04/23/2025	04/23/2025
Tarangire Tarangire 04/24/2025 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),	04/24/2025	04/24/2025
Tarangire Tarangire 04/25/2025 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),	04/25/2025	04/25/2025
Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park 04/25/2025 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),	04/25/2025	04/25/2025
Ngorongoro Ngorongoro 04/25/2025 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),	04/25/2025	04/25/2025
Ngorongoro Ngorongoro 04/26/2025 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),	04/26/2025	04/26/2025
Ngorongoro Ngorongoro 04/27/2025 Fly to the Serengeti and in the afternoon, go on a game drive to see the "Big Five". (B,L,D),	04/27/2025	04/27/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 04/27/2025 Fly to the Serengeti and in the afternoon, go on a game drive to see the "Big Five". (B,L,D),	04/27/2025	04/27/2025
Serengeti Serengeti 04/27/2025 Fly to the Serengeti and in the afternoon, go on a game drive to see the "Big Five". (B,L,D),	04/27/2025	04/27/2025
Serengeti Serengeti 04/28/2025 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),	04/28/2025	04/28/2025
Serengeti Serengeti 04/29/2025 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.,	04/29/2025	04/29/2025
Air Travel Air Travel 04/29/2025 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.,	04/29/2025	04/29/2025
Arusha Arusha 04/29/2025 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.,	04/29/2025	04/29/2025
Kilimanjaro International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport 04/29/2025 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.,	04/29/2025	04/29/2025

Designed specifically for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen made her debut in one of the world's most captivating places, Africa's legendary Chobe River. As she drifts along the river, animals perceive no threat, affording you with once-in-a-lifetime up-close game experiences. Additionally, to ensure no harm to the environment, the eco-friendly Zambezi Queen uses a water jet propulsion system, fuel-efficient and low-emission generators, and a solar heating system. An enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar grace the top deck, as well as an open-air Sun Deck complete with plunge pool. Suites feature private balconies where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the river and African landscape. Throughout the day, be treated to complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, soft drinks and bottled water. And on one special night, enjoy an African-themed dinner with traditional dishes and entertainment.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2009
Last Refurbished: 2019
Registry: Namibia
Built In: Namibia
Home Port: Kasane
Beam: 26 ft (7.8 m)
Ship Length: 150 ft (45.7 m)

Passenger Capacity: 28
Number of Crew: 22
Number of Staterooms: 14
Number of Suites: 4
Dining / Restaurants: 1
Pool: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 1

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Balcony Stateroom (SB) Call for pricing

Category: SB
Middle Deck
Square Feet: 215

Size: 215 sq. ft. Private Balcony. Located on Middle deck. Features: In-room temperature control and fan, Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds), Spacious en-suite bathrooms, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun, Outside balcony.

Balcony Stateroom (SA) Call for pricing

Category: SA
Middle Deck
Lower Deck
Square Feet: 235

Size: 235 sq. ft. Private Balcony. Located on Lower & Middle deck. Features: In-room temperature control and fan, Deluxe hotel-style bedding and over-sized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds), Spacious en-suite bathrooms, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun, Outside balcony.

Balcony Stateroom (MS) Call for pricing

Category: MS
Middle Deck
Lower Deck
Square Feet: 300

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony with sitting area. Located on Lower & Middle deck. Features: In-room temperature control and fan, Deluxe hotel-style bedding and oversized king beds (can also be configured as two single beds), Spacious en-suite bathrooms, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, Floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors and sliding shutters for privacy and protection from the sun, Outside balcony.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges. Intra-air (where required) is included in the fare. No additional government fees/ taxes or fuel surcharge. No fees for the rate of exchange US$-EUR. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

16-night Golden Trails of Africa Cruise/Land Package

Cruise Inclusions

Available Add-Ons

Johannesburg 04/13/2025

Johannesburg 04/14/2025

Air Travel 04/14/2025

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 04/14/2025

Kasane 04/14/2025

River Cruising 04/15/2025

Chobe River 04/16/2025

Chobe River 04/17/2025

Kasane 04/18/2025

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 04/18/2025

Victoria Falls 04/18/2025

Victoria Falls 04/19/2025

Victoria Falls 04/20/2025

Air Travel 04/20/2025

Johannesburg 04/20/2025

Johannesburg 04/21/2025

Johannesburg 04/22/2025

Air Travel 04/22/2025

Kilimanjaro International Airport 04/22/2025

Arusha 04/22/2025

Arusha 04/23/2025

Tarangire 04/23/2025

Tarangire 04/24/2025

Tarangire 04/25/2025

Lake Manyara National Park 04/25/2025

Ngorongoro 04/25/2025

Ngorongoro 04/26/2025

Ngorongoro 04/27/2025

Air Travel 04/27/2025

Serengeti 04/27/2025

Serengeti 04/28/2025

Serengeti 04/29/2025

Air Travel 04/29/2025

Arusha 04/29/2025

Kilimanjaro International Airport 04/29/2025

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