Stars of Africa
16-DAYS
Your journey begins with a three-night stay in picturesque Cape Town. Next, travel to Hoedspruit, amidst the game-rich country near Kruger National Park. Spend three nights at a game lodge, in this premier eco-tourist destination known for some of the best Big Five viewing in South Africa. Experience the thrill of daily game drives, while evenings bring you breathtaking, starry skies, highlighted by the magnificent Southern Cross. Next, fly to Johannesburg for an overnight stay with time on your own to explore. The following day, transfer to Kasane to begin your ZAMBEZI QUEEN safari cruise on the Chobe River. Explore the banks of Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Your African odyssey concludes with two nights at magnificent Victoria Falls. Enjoy a guided tour of the falls on your last full day in Africa, capturing photographs and memories that will last a lifetime.
ITINERARY
| Day 1 : |
OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO SOUTH AFRICA
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| Board your overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa.
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| Day 2 : |
ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN (Hotel check-in date)
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| Situated amidst majestic mountains and surrounded by pristine white beaches, Cape Town is home to a rich cultural and historical heritage with vibrant restaurants and remarkable sightseeing activities. After your airport greeting, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.
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| Day 3 : |
CAPE TOWN
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| During your full day tour, you will see the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay along your drive through Chapmans Peak, one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world (seasonal). Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, ending at majestic Cape Point where you will see the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet. After lunch at a local restaurant in Simon's Town, admire magnificent views from the sandstone plateau of Table Mountain (weather permitting). (B,L)
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| Day 4 : |
CAPE TOWN
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| Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing on a scenic drive through the local wine regions of Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Visit two of the famous wine estates to savor various wines produced in South Africa. Your tour also includes the Huguenot Museum in Franschhoek and the Taal monument on Paarl rock. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. (B,L)
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| Day 5 : |
CAPE TOWN - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
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| After breakfast, fly to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival in the premier eco-tourist destination of the Lowveld, transfer to your private game lodge. Set out on an afternoon game drive in search of the country's Big Five and other native wildlife. (B,L,D)
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| Day 6 : |
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
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| Begin your morning with an early game drive in your open-air vehicle for three or four hours. Explore your private game reserve, located a stone's throw away from the Kruger National Park and surrounded by game-rich country. The rest of the morning is at your leisure to enjoy the facilities at your lodge. The afternoon brings another game drive into the bush where you may encounter South Africa's top predators: cheetahs, hyenas and lions. This region is also home to the majority of South African raptors including eagles which you will find soaring in the skies above. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relax as you game watch from the terrace in your guest room. (B,L,D)
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| Day 7 : |
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
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| Begin your morning with another early game drive in your open-air vehicle for three or four hours. The rest of the morning is at your leisure to enjoy the facilities at your lodge. The afternoon brings another game drive into the bush. Return to your lodge this evening for dinner and relaxation, as you have another evening to game watch from the terrace in your guest room. (B,L,D)
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| Day 8 : |
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA - JOHANNESBURG
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| Early this morning, depart for your final game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Afterwards transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, the biggest city in South Africa. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)
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| Day 9 : |
JOHANNESBURG - ZAMBEZI QUEEN - EMBARKATION
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| After breakfast, fly to Victoria Falls Airport and then transfer to Kasane. Here, you will board the ZAMBEZI QUEEN docked on the Chobe River. Late this afternoon, depart for a sunset cruise before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (B,D)
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| Day 10 : |
ZAMBEZI QUEEN
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| This morning, disembark for a game drive in Chobe National Park, home of one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent and best known for its spectacular elephant population. Encounter families of giraffe, gazelle and buffalo. Late this afternoon, venture out on a tender boat excursion that will give you a close up view of the wild animals. This evening, be our guest ashore at the delicious African Boma Dinner, where you will savor the distinct local flavors in this unique vibrant setting. Afterwards, your guide will show you the African sky using a laser pointer, showing you magnificent stars and planets (weather permitting). (B,L,D)
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| Day 11 : |
ZAMBEZI QUEEN
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| Begin your day with a visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the local community. You will have free time to shop for local artifacts. Then board a mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) to explore the waterways. Relax on the beach in quaint and colorful rustic-style tents as you are served delicacies cooked from a traditional wood fire oven. After lunch, return to the ship for an afternoon cruise. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure to relax on board and enjoy unobstructed views of river and floodplain from the upper deck's lounge and bar areas. (B,L,D)
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| Day 12 : |
ZAMBEZI QUEEN
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| After breakfast on board, choose between a game drive in the Chobe National Park, a walking tour of a traditional village, a local school visit or a fishing excursion to catch the ferocious tigerfish. Late this afternoon after lunch, travel by boat to observe crocodiles, hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Experience a traditional African barbecue tonight. (B,L,D)
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| Day 13 : |
ZAMBEZI QUEEN - DISEMBARKATION - VICTORIA FALLS
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| This morning, transfer to Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the earth. Settle into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon to explore the city or experience one of the many activities offered by your hotel. (B)
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| Day 14 : |
VICTORIA FALLS
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| Today, your local guide will take you on a tour of the remarkable Victoria Falls providing a history as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife that makes this area so unique. Later, you will embark on your Sundowner Cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game. (B)
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| Day 15 : |
DEPART VICTORIA FALLS
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| Today your African journey draws to a close. After breakfast, we bid adieu to Africa, as you head to Victoria Falls Airport, already reminiscing about your trip of a lifetime.
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| Day 16 : |
USA/CANADA
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| Arrive home.
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| (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner) |
INCLUDED FEATURES
CAPE TOWN
- 3 nights in the 4-star Victoria & Alfred Hotel or the 5-star Table Bay Hotel including daily breakfast
- Full day Wineland Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl with lunch and two wine tastings
- Entrance to the Taal Monument and the Huguenot Museum
- Full day Cape Point Tour via Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak to Cape of Good Hope with lunch
- Cableway up Table Mountain (weather permitting)
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA
- 3 nights in the 4-star Makalali Game Lodge or the 5-star Kapama River Lodge
- Daily morning and afternoon/evening game drives
- All meals included at the lodges
JOHANNESBURG
- 1-night in the 4-star Crowne Plaza Hotel or the 5-star Sandton Sun Hotel including breakfast
MS ZAMBEZI QUEEN
- 4 nights accommodation in balcony stateroom
- Chobe National Park game drives
- Private boat game drives along the banks of the Chobe River
- Visit to Kasenu village for a cultural interaction with the local community
- Explore MS ZAMBEZI QUEEN surroundings in a Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe)
- Traditional African Boma Dinner
- African BBQ on island in Namibia
- Beach Lunch
- All meals included during the cruise
- Complimentary wine and beer included with all lunch and dinners
VICTORIA FALLS
- 2 nights hotel in the 4-star Ilala Lodge including daily breakfast
- Zambezi River Sundowner Cruise
- Tour Victoria Falls National Park
TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:
| 2013 SAILINGS |
| HOTEL CHECK-IN |
START CITY |
SHIP NAME |
EMBARK CITY |
EMBARK DATE |
CRUISE & LAND |
| Jan 14 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Jan 21 | $8,995 |
| Feb 11 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Feb 18 | $8,995 |
| Mar 11 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Mar 18 | $8,995 |
| Apr 15 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Apr 22 | $8,995 |
| Apr 29 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | May 6 | $9,995 |
| May 27 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Jun 3 | $9,995 |
| Jun 3 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Jun 10 | $9,995 |
| Jul 8 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Jul 15 | $9,995 |
| Jul 22 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Jul 29 | $9,995 |
| Aug 5 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Aug 12 | $9,995 |
| Aug 19 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Aug 26 | $9,995 |
| Sep 9 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Sep 16 | $9,995 |
| Sep 23 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Sep 30 | $9,995 |
| Oct 7 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Oct 14 | $9,995 |
| Nov 4 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Nov 11 | $9,995 |
| Dec 2 | Cape Town | Zambezi Queen | Zambezi Queen | Dec 9 | $9,995 |
| CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON |
| CATEGORY |
DECK |
STATEROOM |
CRUISE & LAND |
| SB | Middle | Private Balcony | Base Price |
| SA | Lower & Middle | Private Balcony | + $198 |
| MS | Lower & Middle | Private Balcony with Sitting Area | + $798 |
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Note:
- Prices are per person in a Cat. SB.
- Upgrade: To upgrade to 5-star land accommodations, add $1,299 per person. To upgrade in Victoria Falls only, add $99 per person.
- Intra-Africa Air: $1,175 per person
- Single Supplement: 50% of twin price.
- Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking: Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed.
- Visa: Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult with your Consulate for more information.
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