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Stars of South Africa AT A GLANCE
On our cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. We always include a
large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your
preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
July 30, 2021 to August 13, 2021
DAY 1 Cape Town Arrival transfer and hotel check-in
Welcome Reception with drinks and tapas
After your airport greeting by an AmaWaterways Representative, transfer to your hotel.
Your Tour Director hosts a Welcome Reception at 6:30 pm. (WR)
DAY 2 Cape Town Full-day Cape tour
Chapman Peak Drive
Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point
Lunch in local restaurant with drinks
Your full day exploration on one of the world’s most beautiful drives takes you southeast
along the Atlantic seaboard past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Stop at the
Cape of Good Hope, first rounded in modern times in 1488 by the Portuguese in their
attempt to established trade in the Far East and still a significant landmark for sailors today.
Also visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African Penguins. Lunch today is fine dining
with drinks overlooking False Bay. (B,L)
DAY 3 Visit two wineries with wine tastings; Lunch in
Cape Town
local restaurant with drinks
Cableway up
Table Mountain OR Robben Island guided tour; Lunch in local
restaurant;
Choose a scenic
drive through Cape Exploration of Cape Town’s diverse neighborhoods
Winelands;
Choose from two sightseeing options today: The first option is to take a cableway up Table
Mountain for spectacular views from the summit. Then head out to the scenic Cape
Winelands, which comprises the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl valleys. Visit two
renowned vineyards and sample their wines. A sumptuous regional meal lunch will be
included along the way. Or you can choose to board a ferry to Robben Island, once used as a
prison for many political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. Your tour will be led by a
former inmate before returning back to Cape Town. After lunch, board the cableway to the
summit of Table Mountain followed by a drive through some of the city’s diverse
neighborhoods. (B,L)
DAY 4 Cape Town Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana
Kasane Transfer to the Namibia side of the Chobe River
Zambezi Queen EMBARKATION
Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
Fly to Kasane, Botswana via Johannesburg. Here you will be transferred to the Namibia side
of the Chobe River where tender boats will transfer you to the Zambezi Queen. This
afternoon, enjoy the view as you settle in on the river before a Welcome Cocktail and
Dinner on board the vessel. (B,D)
DAY 5 Zambezi Queen Morning Chobe River safari by boat
Afternoon cruise of the southern channels of the Chobe River
This morning embark on a boat safari to explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game
viewing. Then journey back to the Zambezi Queen for lunch and time to relax on board.
Later today, enjoy a slightly different version of a river safari aboard a special double
decker barge which will allow you to venture into the southern channels. This excursion
will offer you an unusual viewpoint to observe hippos and elephants in their natural
habitat. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 Zambezi Queen Full day safari of Chobe National Park by open top 4x4
vehicle with picnic lunch
Join a full day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. Chobe National Park is
home to one of the most dense populations of wildlife in Africa. Be on the lookout for
elephants, giraffe, zebra, sable, warthog and cape buffalo. Prides of lions, hyenas and more
rarely cheetahs, are normally visible along the way. Lunch will be a delicious picnic served
up under the trees. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 Zambezi Queen Morning visit to local African village
Afternoon safari by boat or birdwatching or fishing
African-themed dinner
This morning, enjoy an unforgettable visit to a typical African village to experience the local
culture first hand. Spend time with the children of the village as well as its elders and learn
about their day-to-day life. After lunch on board, you can choose your afternoon activity
including an afternoon safari by boat, bird watching or fishing. Tonight your crew hosts an
African themed dinner complete with singing and dancing. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 Zambezi Queen DISEMBARKATION
Victoria Falls Hotel check-in
Sunset cocktail reception followed by dinner
Transfer to legendary Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. Spend the
afternoon exploring the town or experience one of the many activities offered at your hotel.
This evening travel back in time aboard a historic steam train and jaunt onto the iconic
Victoria Falls Bridge. The sweeping views are unforgettable and with five-star service you’ll
enjoy cocktails and appetizers along the way. Dinner follows at the hotel. (B,D)
DAY 9 Victoria Falls Guided tour of Victoria Falls
Free afternoon
Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with tapas
Join a local guide for a tour of remarkable Victoria Falls, more commonly referred to as the
smoke that thunders. The afternoon is free. Relax and enjoy the amenities and grounds of
your iconic hotel, walk into town for a little shopping or take an optional outing. Tonight,
embark on a private and festive Sundowner cruise complete with drinks and tapas, along
with music. (B)
DAY 10 Johannesburg Flight to Johannesburg
Hotel check-in
African "Bushmen" presentation and dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Before dinner, gather
with a Local Expert for an informative discussion on the day to day life of the South African
bushmen in the Kalahari Desert followed by a special dinner. (B,D)
DAY 11 Johannesburg Johannesburg and Soweto tour with
lunch
Free evening
Head out this morning for a fascinating look at Johannesburg and the rich history it has to
share, from colonialism to apartheid, and finally democracy. Get an in-depth look at Soweto,
the center of the uprising against the apartheid state. Walk the footsteps of Nelson Mandela
and explore the colorful neighborhoods. Enjoy a delicious “township” lunch along the way.
(B,L)
DAY 12 Kruger Park Flight to Hoedspruit (Greater Kruger Park)
Lodge check-in
Afternoon safari
This morning fly to the Greater Kruger National Park, where you’ll be transferred to your
private game lodge. Later, set out on an afternoon game drive in search of the country’s
“Big Five” and other native wildlife. Tonight you will enjoy your first dinner at the lodge.
(B,L,D)
DAY 13 Kruger Park Morning and afternoon safaris
Begin your day with an early morning game drive. Your open-air vehicle is the perfect
means to explore this private game reserve, located just a stone’s throw from the game-rich
Kruger National Park. The rest of the morning can be spent enjoying the facilities at your
lodge. The afternoon brings another game drive deep into the bush, where you may
encounter South Africa’s top predators: cheetahs, hyenas and lions. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 Kruger Park Morning and afternoon safaris
Enjoy two exhilarating game drives today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, as
well as ample leisure time to relax and enjoy your game lodge accommodations. Tonight,
after dining with your fellow travelers, the evening is yours to read, socialize, or simply
gaze up at the stunning star-filled African sky. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 Kruger Park Early morning safari
Flight to Johannesburg
Johannesburg Return flight home
Early this morning, you’ll have your final game-drive before returning to the
lodge for breakfast. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight to
Johannesburg for your connecting flight home. Please do not schedule onward
flight before 4:30 pm. (B)
Master Suites – MS – Cabins 10, 11, 21, 20 Suite Category A – Cabins 12, 13, 22,23,24,26,28,29 Suite Category B – Cabins 25, 27 UPPER DECK hosts the public rooms – dining room, lounge, pool deck LOWER Deck hosts the gift shop and boarding area
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