15 nights on the Chobe · Johannesburg to Windhoek · from A$27,918 pp
African Wonders & the Skeleton Coast is a 15-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Chobe, from Johannesburg to Windhoek, on Zambezi Queen. There are 36 departures between March 2027 and November 2028, from A$27,918 per person twin share in a Balcony stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
A journey through some of Africa's most extraordinary destinations, this itinerary joins iconic wildlife encounters with the cultural richness of the continent. Chobe River game cruises, savanna safari drives and visits to legendary landmarks make it a bucket-list experience for lovers of nature and adventure alike.
| Length | 15 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Chobe |
| Starts and ends | Johannesburg to Windhoek |
| Countries | South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Departures | 36, 26 Mar 2027 to 17 Nov 2028 |
| From | A$27,918 pp, Balcony |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Arrive in Johannesburg |
| 2 | Chobe River, Namibia | Begin Your Cruise on the Zambezi Queen |
| 3 | Chobe River, Namibia | View Wildlife on a Boat Safari |
| 4 | Chobe River, Namibia | Experience Life & Wildlife Along the Chobe |
| 5 | Chobe River, Namibia | Safari in Chobe National Park and Transfer to Victoria Falls |
| 6 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Experience Victoria Falls and The Zambezi |
| 7 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Explore Victoria Falls and Livingstone |
| 8 | Windhoek, Namibia | Fly from Victoria Falls to Windhoek |
| 9 | Namib-Naukluft National Park , Namibia | Transfer to the NamibRand Nature Reserve |
| 10 | Namib-Naukluft National Park , Namibia | See the Sand Dunes at Namib-Naukluft National Park |
| 11 | Swakopmund, Namibia | Travel to Swakopmund via the Skeleton Coast |
| 12 | Swakopmund, Namibia | Embark on a Marine Catamaran Excursion |
| 13 | Swakopmund, Namibia | Fly to Etosha and Afternoon Safari |
| 14 | Etosha National Park, Namibia | Explore Etosha National Park |
| 15 | Etosha National Park, Namibia | Visit Himba Living Museum & Return to Windhoek |
| 16 | Windhoek, Namibia | Depart from Windhoek and Fly Home |
As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$27,918 | Sold out | |
| 9 Apr 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$27,918 | Sold out | |
| 29 Apr 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,387 | Sold out | |
| 21 May 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,137 | Sold out | |
| 17 June 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,137 | Sold out | |
| 26 Aug 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$30,362 | Sold out | |
| 22 Oct 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,349 | Sold out | |
| 4 Nov 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,349 | Sold out | |
| 19 Nov 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,061 | Sold out | |
| 26 Nov 2027Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,061 | Sold out |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 24 Mar 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 31 Mar 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 7 Apr 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 14 Apr 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 21 Apr 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 5 May 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 19 May 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,812 | Sold out | |
| 26 May 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,099 | Sold out | |
| 2 June 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,099 | Sold out | |
| 16 June 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 23 June 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 30 June 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 7 July 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 14 July 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 21 July 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 28 July 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 11 Aug 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 1 Sept 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 15 Sept 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 29 Sept 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 6 Oct 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 13 Oct 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 20 Oct 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$29,531 | Sold out | |
| 3 Nov 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,524 | Sold out | |
| 17 Nov 2028Johannesburg to Windhoek | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,524 | Sold out |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$27,918 per person, twin share (A$55,836 for two), in a Balcony stateroom. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
36 times between 26 Mar 2027 and 17 Nov 2028: 10 departures in 2027, 26 departures in 2028.
It starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Windhoek.
Zambezi Queen. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
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