| Cruise line | AmaWaterways |
|---|---|
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 3 |
| From fare | $11,418 per person |
| Year built | 2009 |
| Guests | 28 |
| Cabins | 14 |
| Crew | 30 |
| Length | 46 m |
| Beam | 8 m |
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South Africa Cruise from Cape Town to Victoria Falls — 10 Days
9 nights · South Africa · Departs Cape Town · Visiting Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park · Aboard AmaWaterways on the Zambezi Queen
Image courtesy of AmaWaterways ©
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Days 1–4
Cape Town
Few ports make a first impression like Cape Town, where Table Mountain rises above a working harbor and the Atlantic. From the waterfront, you can reach the city’s museums, gardens and historic quarters within minutes. Ride the cableway to the summit, or follow the coast toward the Cape Peninsula’s beaches and vineyards. Look beyond the views: Cape Town’s layered history and lively food scene reward a slower visit.
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Day 4
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls puts one of Africa’s great natural spectacles within easy reach. Here, the Zambezi River drops into a narrow basalt gorge, raising clouds of spray above the rainforest. Walk Victoria Falls National Park’s paths for successive viewpoints, each revealing another stretch of the cascade. Back in town, choose a Zambezi cruise or a relaxed dinner. The falls straddle Zimbabwe and Zambia; Zimbabwe’s side offers extensive viewing trails.
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Day 5
Chobe National Park, Botswana
At Chobe National Park, the river is the main event. In northern Botswana, Chobe’s floodplains draw some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, especially in the dry season. A boat safari brings you close to bathing elephants, hippos and crocodiles. Game drives reveal giraffes, buffalo and predators along the banks. The best sightings often come early or late, when wildlife gathers at the water’s edge.
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Days 7–10
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls puts one of Africa’s great natural spectacles within easy reach. Here, the Zambezi River drops into a narrow basalt gorge, raising clouds of spray above the rainforest. Walk Victoria Falls National Park’s paths for successive viewpoints, each revealing another stretch of the cascade. Back in town, choose a Zambezi cruise or a relaxed dinner. The falls straddle Zimbabwe and Zambia; Zimbabwe’s side offers extensive viewing trails.
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Published September 10, 2026
Last updated October 14, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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