14 nights on the Chobe · Cape Town to Johannesburg · from A$25,759 pp
Iconic Africa is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Chobe, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, on Zambezi Queen. There are 8 departures between March 2027 and November 2027, from A$25,759 per person twin share in a Balcony stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
For travelers after Africa's most legendary wildlife, this 14-night itinerary delivers a comprehensive sweep of Southern Africa's iconic parks and reserves. Cape Town, the Chobe River, Victoria Falls and the Big Five country of Greater Kruger carry you across some of the continent's most extraordinary landscapes.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| River | Chobe |
| Starts and ends | Cape Town to Johannesburg |
| Countries | South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe |
| Ship | Zambezi Queen |
| Departures | 8, 9 Mar 2027 to 2 Nov 2027 |
| From | A$25,759 pp, Balcony |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| 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 | Cape Town, South Africa | 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 |
| 11 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Tour Johannesburg and Soweto |
| 12 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Fly to Greater Kruger National Park |
| 13 | Kruger Park Area, South Africa | Go on Safari in Kruger National Park |
| 14 | Kruger Park Area, South Africa | Second Safari Day in Kruger National Park |
| 15 | Kruger Park Area, South Africa | Final Safari and Return 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$27,259 | Sold out | |
| 27 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$26,797 | Sold out | |
| 25 May 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$26,941 | Sold out | |
| 15 June 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$26,979 | Sold out | |
| 6 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,267 | Sold out | |
| 24 Aug 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$28,492 | Sold out | |
| 5 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$27,629 | Sold out | |
| 2 Nov 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg | Zambezi Queen | Sold out | A$25,759 | 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$25,759 per person, twin share (A$51,518 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.
8 times between 9 Mar 2027 and 2 Nov 2027: 8 departures in 2027.
It starts in Cape Town and finishes in Johannesburg.
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.
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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