AmaWaterways From the Cape to the Falls: 9 Nights

From the Cape to the Falls at a glance

From the Cape to the Falls is a 9-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Chobe, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, on Zambezi Queen. There are 46 departures between March 2027 and November 2028, from A$18,457 per person twin share in a Balcony stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.

Cape Town opens this sweeping overland and river adventure at the southern tip of Africa before the route runs north to the drama of Victoria Falls. In between, the Cape Winelands and the Chobe River's wildlife corridor make it one of Africa's most compelling end-to-end journeys.

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From the Cape to the Falls facts
Length	9 nights
River	Chobe
Starts and ends	Cape Town to Johannesburg
Countries	South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe
Ship	Zambezi Queen
Departures	46, 9 Mar 2027 to 17 Nov 2028
From	A$18,457 pp, Balcony

Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.

From the Cape to the Falls day by day

Day	Where	The day
1	Cape Town, South Africa	Arrive in Cape Town
2	Cape Town, South Africa	Explore the Cape of Good Hope
3	Cape Town, South Africa	Robben Island Tour and Wine Country Dinner
4	Chobe River, Namibia	Begin Your Cruise on the Zambezi Queen
5	Chobe River, Namibia	View Wildlife on a Boat Safari
6	Chobe River, Namibia	Experience Life & Wildlife Along the Chobe
7	Chobe River, Namibia	Safari in Chobe National Park and Transfer to Victoria Falls
8	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	Experience Victoria Falls and The Zambezi
9	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	Explore Victoria Falls and Livingstone
10	Johannesburg, South Africa	Depart Victoria Falls and Return to Jo’burg

As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.

From the Cape to the Falls dates and fares

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.

2027

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite
9 Mar 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,245	Sold out
26 Mar 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,745	Sold out
2 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,889	Sold out
9 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,889	Sold out
23 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,889	Sold out
27 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,783	Sold out
7 May 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,033	Sold out
21 May 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,533	Sold out
25 May 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,783	Sold out
15 June 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,533	Sold out
25 June 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,033	Sold out
6 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,533	Sold out
24 Aug 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,758	Sold out
10 Sept 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,533	Sold out
5 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,183	Sold out
15 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,389	Sold out
22 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,889	Sold out
2 Nov 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,745	Sold out
19 Nov 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,457	Sold out
26 Nov 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$18,457	Sold out

2028

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite
10 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,444	Sold out
24 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,732	Sold out
31 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,020	Sold out
7 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,020	Sold out
14 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,164	Sold out
21 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,307	Sold out
5 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,451	Sold out
19 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
26 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
2 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
16 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
23 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
30 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
7 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
14 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
21 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
28 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,883	Sold out
11 Aug 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$21,027	Sold out
1 Sept 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$21,027	Sold out
15 Sept 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$21,027	Sold out
29 Sept 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,739	Sold out
6 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,595	Sold out
13 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,164	Sold out
20 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$20,020	Sold out
3 Nov 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,588	Sold out
17 Nov 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$19,444	Sold out

Staterooms on From the Cape to the Falls

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.

Window

The lowest deck (Piano Deck), with a fixed picture window
About 160 to 170 sq ft on the European ships, 205 sq ft on AmaMagna
The lowest fare on board, with the same dining and excursions as every stateroom

CurrentlySold outon every listed dateAsk us

Balcony

A French balcony, and on most ships a step-out balcony beside it: AmaWaterways’ twin balcony
From about 14 to 22 square metres, on the upper decks
Two twin beds or one larger bed, set up before you board

FromA$18,457ppA$36,914 for 2Choose a date

Suite

A larger sitting area and bathroom, from about 30 to 33 square metres
Twin balcony or a full outside balcony, depending on the ship
The top category on most ships; AmaMagna adds Grand Suites and an Owner’s Suite

CurrentlySold outon every listed dateAsk us

What’s included in your fare

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.

All meals on board, including dinner at The Chef’s Table
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
The Sip and Sail cocktail hour before dinner, in Europe
Guided shore excursions, most days with a choice of pace
Bicycles in Europe
Wi-Fi
A cruise manager with you throughout
Port charges and gratuities, on the fly and cruise fares sold in Australia

Available at an additional cost

Premium and imported wines, and drinks outside the included times
Some excursions on selected sailings
Flights, fuel surcharges and baggage fees
Airport transfers, unless you book your flights through AmaWaterways
Laundry, insurance, visas and vaccinations

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From the Cape to the Falls, answered

How much does the AmaWaterways From the Cape to the Falls cruise cost?

From A$18,457 per person, twin share (A$36,914 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.

When does From the Cape to the Falls sail?

46 times between 9 Mar 2027 and 17 Nov 2028: 20 departures in 2027, 26 departures in 2028.

Where does it start and finish?

It starts in Cape Town and finishes in Johannesburg.

Which ship sails it?

Zambezi Queen. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.

What is included in the fare?

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.

How do I book From the Cape to the Falls?

Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.

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