Southern African Cruise Safari: South Africa & Botswana
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Highlights
- Explore historic Cape Town’s valleys and vineyards
- South Africa's Kapama Private Game Reserve, home to over 40 different mammal species and 350 bird species
- Explore the Chobe Game Reserve - 10,000 square kilometres of elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, buffalo, hippo and some 450 bird species.
- Sail the Chobe River aboard the luxury 28-passenger Zambezi Queen
- Stay in luxury safari lodges with guided game drives each morning and evening
- Three nights at the famous Victoria Falls Hotel
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- All internal flights associated with the itinerary
- All meals except where not advised
- Accommodation during the expedition
- Snacks, tea and coffee are available on board the vessel and lodges
- All land and shore excursions
- Educational lectures and guiding services from our expert team
- Comprehensive pre-departure information
- Professionally produced voyage journal (one per booking)
- All taxes and charges during the expedition
- All entry fees to historic landings sites.
- BONUS: Free Photography Workshops
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Itinerary
Arrive into Cape Town at your leisure and meet your Expedition Leader and fellow expeditions for a sumptuous welcome dinner. Enjoy a full day exploration of the Cape Winelands region, sampling a wide range of local produced wines and cheeses. We’ll spend time explorin...
We take a mid-morning flight to Hoedspruit and transfer to our lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, situated in South Africa’s northern most province of Limpopo and renowned for its prolific and diverse wildlife, including over 40 different mammal species (includ...
Our charter flight to Botswana offers a spectacular bird’s-eye view across the African landscape. Arriving into Kasane we travel to luxury Mowana Safari Lodge, set amongst baobab trees with magnificent views to where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers meet. In the surroundi...
Today we board Zambezi Queen on the Chobe River. Over three days we delight in viewing Chobe National Park’s teeming wildlife from the open air lounge or from watercraft that allows close views of the wildlife that has come to bathe and drink. Generator free evenings allow us darkness for stargazing and the stillness to enjoy sounds of the Africa night.
Disembarking the Zambezi Queen, we make our way to Victoria Falls and the elegant Victoria Falls Hotel for three nights, delighting in the magnificent views over the Fall’s Bridge to Zambia. A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River reveals crocodiles, hippos and birdlife,...
Today we transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for our flight to Johannesburg and our trip’s end.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International or domestic flights to or from the cruise safari starting point, unless specified
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Visa, passport, and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- All items of a personal nature including, but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, and email or phone charges.
Accommodation
The 28-passenger Zambezi Queen is as unique and adventurous as it is comfortable and elegant. Offering world-class sophistication in one of the most remote locations on Earth, each of her 14 suites offer remarkable game viewing from the comfort of your bedside. Featuring all of the mod-cons, the Zambezi Queen boasts an open-plan, air conditioned lounge bar and dining area, all protected by mosquito screens which allow for a comfortable and pleasant environment for dining and relaxing. Two public outside spaces offer a shaded area with comfortable seating and another includes a pool and sun bathing area.
The Zambezi Queen offers 10 suites and 4 master suites. All suites offer: King or twin beds Private en-suite bathroom Private balcony Full-length sliding shutters Sliding mosquito net doors Electronic safes
Deck plan
We recommend cancellation insurance. If it becomes necessary to cancel your expedition, we ask that you notify your Travel Agent or our Sales Team immediately in writing. Cancellation will take effect upon receipt by Aurora Expeditions of your written notice. Cancellation made before 90 days of expedition departure are subject to a non refundable deposit of $2,500, however your deposit may be transferred towards a different expedition for a fee of $500. Transfers are subject to availability and are only valid on expeditions that depart within 12 months from date of transfer and you are permitted one transfer only. Funds will not be held in suspense and new booking must be advised at time of requested transfer. You must pay the difference between the original booked price and the price of any transferred booking including the new deposit amount. If cancellation takes place less than 90 days prior to departure, you will be required to pay the full cost of the expedition.
Any person under 18 years of age must travel with their legal guardian. Travelling when pregnant is not recommended.
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