African Wonders & the Skeleton Coast

About This Cruise

Begin your journey in cosmopolitan Johannesburg.

Type

Ship

Zambezi Queen

Departure Date

15 October 2026

Cruise Line

AmaWaterways

Duration

15 Nights

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Itinerary

Day 1

October 15, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2

October 16, 2026

Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 2

October 16, 2026

Kasane, Botswana

Day 3

October 17, 2026

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Day 4

October 18, 2026

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Day 5

October 19, 2026

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Day 5

October 19, 2026

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 6

October 20, 2026

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 7

October 21, 2026

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 8

October 22, 2026

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 8

October 22, 2026

Windhoek, Namibia

Day 9

October 23, 2026

Windhoek, Namibia

Day 9

October 23, 2026

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Day 10

October 24, 2026

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Day 11

October 25, 2026

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Day 11

October 25, 2026

Swakopmund, Namibia

Day 12

October 26, 2026

Swakopmund, Namibia

Day 13

October 27, 2026

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Day 14

October 28, 2026

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Day 15

October 29, 2026

Outjo, Namibia

Day 15

October 29, 2026

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Day 15

October 29, 2026

Windhoek, Namibia

Day 16

October 30, 2026

Windhoek, Namibia

South Africa

Johannesburg

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South Africa

Johannesburg

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Botswana

Kasane

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Botswana

Chobe National Park

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Botswana

Chobe National Park

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Botswana

Chobe National Park

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Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

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Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

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Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

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Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls

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Namibia

Windhoek

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Namibia

Windhoek

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Namibia

NamibRand Nature Reserve

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Namibia

NamibRand Nature Reserve

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Namibia

NamibRand Nature Reserve

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Namibia

Swakopmund

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Namibia

Swakopmund

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Namibia

Etosha National Park

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Namibia

Etosha National Park

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Namibia

Outjo

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Namibia

Etosha National Park

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Namibia

Windhoek

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Namibia

Windhoek

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Overview

Begin your journey in cosmopolitan Johannesburg. Next, take a flight to Kasane, Botswana and transfer to Namibia, where a three-night wildlife adventure aboard Zambezi Queen awaits, with incredible wildlife encounters throughout Chobe National Park. Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of Victoria Falls for three nights, then venture to Namibia’s most captivating landscapes. Begin in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, where endless red dunes and golden grasslands offer striking vistas by day and some of the world’s most spectacular stargazing by night. On the Skeleton Coast, windswept shores are dotted with remnants of stories past. In Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s top safari destinations, you can look for elephants, rhinos, lions and countless antelopes. In each destination, you will experience the deep cultural heritage and immersive wildlife encounters that make this journey unforgettable.

Suite

Luxury Suite

Suite Features

  • In-room temperature control and fan
  • 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
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

    Suite

    Category SA

    Stateroom 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
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
    • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

    Suite

    Category SB

    Stateroom features include:

    • 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
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi and electronic safe
    • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily

    regional

    Main Restaurant

    Situated on the 3rd level, the dining room offers unobstructed views on three sides. Experience delectable dishes such as butternut and macadamia soup and fillet of beef with bordelaise sauce paired with the perfect wine.

    Restaurant Features:

    • All meals included during the cruise with complimentary wine and beer
    • Enjoy delicious cuisine while observing the surrounding wildlife
    Bar, Lounge

    Lounge & Bar

    With panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the boat, everywhere you go you can take advantage of magnificent wildlife viewing.

    Bar includes local & imported spirits, wine and beers

    Pool Deck

    Pool Deck

    The top deck features an open-air Sun Deck complete with a plunge pool. Unlike a typical river cruise that travels from one port to the next, the Zambezi Queen was designed for an entirely different purpose—to facilitate optimal game viewing along the Chobe.

    Shop

    Gift Shop

    The onboard boutique offers a variety of souvenirs for purchase.

    Local Entertainment

    Local Entertainment

    One of the most enriching ways to discover Africa is through its spirited dance, as well as its music, which varies throughout the continent. While cruising, be treated to an African-themed dinner, combining the traditional food, music and dance of the Chobe River region.

    Whirlpool/Jacuzzi

    Plunge Pool

    Take a cooling dip and feel refreshed while watching the passing scenery and wildlife upon the Chobe River.

    Spa

    Onboard Spa

    Indulge in the ultimate in relaxation by pampering yourself with a variety of massage and facial treatments while cruising the Chobe River, available for a nominal fee.