RIVERS & RAILS OF AFRICA

12 NIGHTS ∙ TRAVEL TO CAPE TOWN AND RETURN FROM JOHANNESBURG

3 NIGHTS IN CAPE TOWN, 4-NIGHT WILDLIFE CRUISE, 2 NIGHTS IN VICTORIA FALLS AND 3-NIGHT ROVOS RAIL TRAIN JOURNEY FROM VICTORIA FALLS TO PRETORIA

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NAMIBIA

ZAMBEZI QUEEN

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Zambia 2

VICTORIA FALLS

KASANE

ZIMBABWE

3

ROVOS RAIL

BOTSWANA

JOHANNESBURG

Lesotho

SOUTH AFRICA

3

CAPE TOWN PRETORIA

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Relive the romance of a bygone era traveling on the world’s most luxurious and historic train, the Rovos Rail. Before experiencing the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration via this legendary train, you’ll spend three nights in Cape Town. Cradled by the imposing Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town is known for its majestic beauty, offering a blend of cosmopolitan city life and outdoor adventure. From here, fly to Kasane, Botswana for your fournight Zambezi Queen wildlife and safari cruise. Revel in the Chobe National Park’s breathtaking scenery and marvel at its mighty elephants splashing in the water and the stealthy lions ruling over the plains. Continue to the UNESCO-designated Victoria Falls for two nights prior to spending your last three nights traveling 1,000 miles through Zimbabwe and on to South Africa. Experience five-star cuisine, excellent South African wines, extraordinary scenery, amazing wildlife and a safari at Hwange Game Reserve as you journey through southern Africa.

DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Cape Town Arrival transfer and hotel check-in Welcome Reception 2 Cape Town Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour and lunch in local restaurant with drinks 3 Cape Town Cableway up Table Mountain and scenic drive through Cape Winelands with tastings and lunch OR Robben Island guided tour with lunch in local restaurant and cableway up Table Mountain 4 Cape Town Morning flight to Kasane, Botswana

Zambezi Queen P EMBARKATION Welcome Cocktail and Dinner 5 Zambezi Queen Chobe River safaris by boat 6 Zambezi Queen Full-day safari of Chobe National Park by open-top 4x4 vehicle with picnic lunch 7 Zambezi Queen Morning visit to local African village Afternoon safari by boat OR Bird watching OR Fishing African-themed dinner 8 Zambezi Queen " DISEMBARKATION Transfer to Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls Sunset cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train, followed by dinner 9 Victoria Falls Guided tour of Victoria Falls Free afternoon Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas 10 Victoria Falls Town of Victoria Falls tour with home-hosted lunch

Rovos Rail Embark on the Rovos Rail luxury train; travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve 11 Rovos Rail Morning safari in Hwange Game Reserve Continue your journey south 12 Rovos Rail Cross into South Africa Pass through Marico Valley and Magaliesberg Range 13 Pretoria Arrive in Pretoria mid-morning

Johannesburg Transfer to Johannesburg Airport Return flight home

PEmbark 4-Night Wildlife Cruise " Disembark 4-Night Wildlife Cruise

CAPE TOWN

» Arrival airport transfer » 3 nights at the Cape Grace Hotel in a Luxury room, including daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi » Welcome Reception with drinks and tapas » Full-day Cape of Good Hope tour, including African penguin encounter and local lunch with drinks » Cableway to the summit of Table Mountain » Cape Winelands tour, including tastings and lunch

OR guided visit to Robben Island, followed by lunch and tour of Cape Town’s diverse neighborhoods

ZAMBEZI QUEEN WILDLIFE & SAFARI CRUISE

» 4 nights accommodation in a balcony suite » Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner » All meals included during the cruise with complimentary wine, beer and local spirits » Chobe National Park game safari » Exclusive private picnic in Chobe National Park » Boat safaris along the Chobe riverbank » Visit to an African village for a cultural interaction with the community » Special African-themed Dinner

VICTORIA FALLS

» 2-night stay at Victoria Falls Hotel in an upgraded

Stable Wing room, including daily breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi » Sunset cocktail reception aboard a historic steam train to Victoria Falls Bridge, followed by dinner » Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park » Exclusive Zambezi River sundowner cruise with drinks and tapas » Victoria Falls neighborhood tour with homehosted lunch

ROVOS RAIL

» 3-night journey on the Rovos Rail luxury train in an upgraded deluxe suite » All meals and drinks included on board the train » Excursions accompanied by a qualified guide » 24-hour full room service and bar facilities

JOHANNESBURG

» Departure airport transfer DAY 1, ARRIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. After being greeted at the airport by an AmaWaterways Representative, transfer to Cape Grace Hotel. Get to know your Tour Director at the Welcome Reception. (WR) DAY 2, CAPE TOWN. Embark on a full-day exploration along one of the world’s most stunning routes, taking you past the 12 Apostles, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Stop at the Cape of Good Hope, first founded in modern times in 1488 by the Portuguese in their attempt to establish trade in the Far East, and still a significant landmark for sailors today. Visit Boulders Beach, home to thousands of African penguins, and then be treated to lunch with drinks overlooking beautiful False Bay. (B,L) DAY 3, CAPE TOWN. Take a cableway up to Table Mountain followed by a trip to the Cape Winelands where you’ll visit two of its best vineyards, complete with wine tasting. A delicious lunch will be included along the way. Or choose to explore another side of Cape Town at famous Robben Island, once used as a prison for many political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. Ferry over to the island where you will take a tour led by a former inmate. Back in Cape Town, enjoy lunch and afterwards board the cableway to Table Mountain’s summit, followed by a drive through some of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. (B,L) DAY 4, CAPE TOWN – KASANE, BOTSWANA – ZAMBEZI QUEEN – EMBARKATION. Fly to Kasane, Botswana (via Johannesburg), where you’ll be transferred to the Chobe River. Tender boats will take you to the Zambezi Queen moored on the Namibia side of the river. Settle into your stateroom and in the evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner. (B,D) DAY 5, ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Embark on an exhilarating morning boat safari, exploring the Chobe River’s diverse game. Afterwards, return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. During the afternoon, you’ll meet an environmentalist, who’ll share his insight on Chobe National Park. Later in the day, enjoy another thrilling boat safari. (B,L,D) DAY 6, ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Join a full-day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. Be on the lookout for elephants, giraffes, zebras, sables, warthogs and cape buffaloes. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic. (B,L,D) DAY 7, ZAMBEZI QUEEN. Visit a typical African village where you’ll spend time with the village children as well as its elders. Back on board and following lunch, you’ll

THE JOY OF SEEING WILD ANIMALS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

have a choice to take a boat safari, bird watch or fish. Enjoy your last evening aboard with a festive Africanthemed dinner hosted by your crew. (B,L,D) DAY 8, ZAMBEZI QUEEN – DISEMBARKATION – VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE. =-Later in the morning, transfer to legendary Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon, and in the evening, join a cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train, followed by dinner. (B,D) DAY 9, VICTORIA FALLS. A local guide will take you on a tour of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. In the evening, embark on a private sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, observing a variety of game while enjoying a delicious mix of tapas with drinks. (B) DAY 10, VICTORIA FALLS – ROVOS RAIL. Enjoy a leisurely morning before touring the town of Victoria Falls and being treated to a home-hosted lunch. Later in the day, head to the Victoria Falls colonial-era rail station where you’ll board the Rovos Rail. (B,L,D) DAY 11, ROVOS RAIL. Start the morning with a safari to the Hwange Game Reserve, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, boasting a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 different birds.

Travel via trains was once the most distinguished way to travel. It was glamorous, chic and posh. Trains were dazzling works of art. Travelers would dress in their absolute finest and delight in the utter luxury of taking one’s time – after all, life is all about the journey.

You’ll be taken back to a bygone era as you gather with other guests in the antique observation car, with its enlarged windows and open-air balcony providing the perfect vantage point to view the majestic scenery or to spot various herds of wildlife roaming by. Indulge in afternoon tea with a delicious assortment of pastries as you are lulled by the motion of the train. Dinner is served in the Victorian-style dining car with beautifully laid-out tables dressed in fine linens and set with Rovos Rail’s privately commissioned and monogrammed china and silverware. Lavishly plated meals are complemented by a selection of distinguished South African wines, all while The elephants of Hwange are world famous and the park’s elephant population is one of the largest in the world. After your safari, return to the train for a lovely brunch as you travel through the vast landscapes of central Zimbabwe on the way to the border town of Beitbridge. Take in the southern African landscape from the lounge, observation cars or your deluxe suite. (B,L,D) DAY 12, ROVOS RAIL. Leave baobab tree country and South Africa’s northern wilderness as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn, traveling alongside the Magaliesberg Mountains. (B,L,D) DAY 13, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – JOHANNESBURG. Disembark the train in Pretoria where you will be transferred to the airport in Johannesburg for your onward flight home, or extend your trip with four nights in Rwanda or ask about an extension to Kruger National Park. (B) Note: Please do not schedule your onward flight until after 4:00 p.m.

RWANDA POST-TOUR EXTENSION

An optional 4-night Rwanda post extension is available. Please see page 43 for more information.

ROVOS RAIL – LIFE ON BOARD

the staff attends to your every need, ensuring you an epic journey. Cap your evening off with an after-dinner drink as you settle into your luxurious deluxe suite.

TRAVEL IN LUXURY ABOARD ROVOS RAIL

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2021

Mar 12 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Mar 19 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Apr 2 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Apr 16 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Apr 23 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Apr 30 Zambezi Queen $14,995 May 14 Zambezi Queen $14,995 May 21 Zambezi Queen $15,295 May 28 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jun 11 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jun 25 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 2 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 16 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 23 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 30 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Aug 13 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Aug 27 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Sep 3 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Sep 10 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Sep 17 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Sep 24 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Oct 1 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Oct 8 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Oct 15 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Oct 22 Zambezi Queen $15,295 Oct 29 Zambezi Queen $14,995 Nov 5 Zambezi Queen $14,695

2022

Mar 11 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Mar 25 Zambezi Queen $14,695 Apr 1 Zambezi Queen $14,795 Apr 8 Zambezi Queen $14,795 Apr 22 Zambezi Queen $14,895 May 6 Zambezi Queen $14,895 May 13 Zambezi Queen $14,895 May 20 Zambezi Queen $14,995 May 27 Zambezi Queen $15,095 Jun 3 Zambezi Queen $15,195 Jun 17 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 1 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 15 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Jul 22 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Aug 5 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Aug 12 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Sep 2 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Sep 9 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Sep 23 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Sep 30 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Oct 7 Zambezi Queen $15,695 Oct 14 Zambezi Queen $15,495 Oct 21 Zambezi Queen $15,295 Nov 4 Zambezi Queen $14,995

International Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways’ special roundtrip airfares. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy in stateroom Category SB. To upgrade to a higher category on the Zambezi Queen, add per person:

Zambezi Queen

CAT. DECK LEVEL STATEROOM SQ. FT. ADD'L SA Lower/Middle Balcony 235 sq. ft. $379 MS Lower/Middle Balcony 300 sq. ft. $1,249

Single Supplement Cruise: 50% of twin price Intra-Africa Air: $985 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges. Note: Visas are required for travel to some African countries; please consult your Consulate for more information.