AmaWaterways Stars of South Africa: 14 Nights, Fares in AUD

Stars of South Africa at a glance

Stars of South Africa is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Chobe, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, on Zambezi Queen. There are 66 departures between November 2026 and November 2028, from A$24,033 per person twin share in a Balcony stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.

The extraordinary range of South Africa runs through this 14-night itinerary, from Cape Town's Table Mountain and the Cape Winelands to the Big Five safaris of Greater Kruger, by way of the Chobe River and Victoria Falls. It gathers the country's most celebrated destinations into a single remarkable journey.

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Stars of South Africa facts
Length	14 nights
River	Chobe
Starts and ends	Cape Town to Johannesburg
Countries	South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe
Ship	Zambezi Queen
Departures	66, 13 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2028
From	A$24,033 pp, Balcony

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

Stars of South Africa day by day

Day	Where	The day
1	Cape Town, South Africa	Arrive in Cape Town and begin your journey at your hotel
2	Cape Town, South Africa	Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, and the spirit of the Cape
3	Cape Town, South Africa	Cape Town’s diverse flavors, colorful streets, and stunning horizons
4	Cape Town, South Africa	Settle into the Zambezi Queen and enjoy the Chobe River in all its splendor
5	Chobe River, Namibia	Thrilling river safaris and serene sailing under the Southern African sky
6	Chobe River, Namibia	The Chobe’s wild landscapes and leisurely afternoon picnics
7	Chobe River, Namibia	Community life and cultural celebrations showcase the warmth of Southern Africa
8	Chobe River, Namibia	Victoria Falls by water, air, and steam train
9	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	On a serene sunset cruise, the Zambezi River comes alive
10	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	A relaxing afternoon at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel’s spa and scenic garden
11	Johannesburg, South Africa	Follow in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps and learn about a historic neighborhood from local experts
12	Johannesburg, South Africa	Game drives unveil Kruger Park’s stellar skylines and vistas
13	Kruger Park Area, South Africa	Cheetahs, lions, and sweeping landscapes capture South Africa’s raw beauty
14	Kruger Park Area, South Africa	Stunning safaris from sunrise to sunset
15	Kruger Park Area, South Africa	Begin your journey home

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

Stars of South Africa 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.

2026

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite	Quote
13 Nov 2026Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,417	Sold out
20 Nov 2026Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,267	Sold out

2027

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite
26 Feb 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,639	Sold out
5 Mar 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,821	Sold out
12 Mar 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,909	Sold out
19 Mar 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,252	Sold out
16 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,274	Sold out
30 Apr 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,986	Sold out
14 May 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,986	Sold out
28 May 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,068	Sold out
4 June 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,931	Sold out
14 June 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,691	Sold out
18 June 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$30,281	Sold out
2 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,986	Sold out
9 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,411	Sold out
16 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,986	Sold out
23 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,274	Sold out
30 July 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,123	Sold out
6 Aug 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$30,713	Sold out
13 Aug 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$30,281	Sold out
20 Aug 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$30,857	Sold out
27 Aug 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,418	Sold out
3 Sept 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,068	Sold out
17 Sept 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,418	Sold out
24 Sept 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$30,569	Sold out
1 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,691	Sold out
8 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,259	Sold out
29 Oct 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,108	Sold out
5 Nov 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,327	Sold out
12 Nov 2027Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,033	Sold out

2028

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite
6 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,221	Sold out
13 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,621	Sold out
20 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,765	Sold out
27 Mar 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,052	Sold out
3 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,196	Sold out
10 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,196	Sold out
17 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,196	Sold out
24 Apr 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,340	Sold out
1 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,844	Sold out
8 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,844	Sold out
22 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,963	Sold out
29 May 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,275	Sold out
5 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,563	Sold out
12 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,563	Sold out
26 June 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,923	Sold out
3 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,067	Sold out
10 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,067	Sold out
17 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,067	Sold out
24 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,355	Sold out
31 July 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,355	Sold out
7 Aug 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,355	Sold out
14 Aug 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,499	Sold out
21 Aug 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,499	Sold out
28 Aug 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,499	Sold out
4 Sept 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,499	Sold out
11 Sept 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,849	Sold out
25 Sept 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,211	Sold out
2 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,923	Sold out
9 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,491	Sold out
16 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,491	Sold out
23 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,347	Sold out
30 Oct 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,347	Sold out
6 Nov 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,772	Sold out
13 Nov 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,772	Sold out
20 Nov 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,196	Sold out
27 Nov 2028Cape Town to Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,196	Sold out

Staterooms on Stars of South Africa

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$24,033ppA$48,066 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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Stars of South Africa, answered

How much does the AmaWaterways Stars of South Africa cruise cost?

From A$24,033 per person, twin share (A$48,066 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 Stars of South Africa sail?

66 times between 13 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2028: 2 departures in 2026, 28 departures in 2027, 36 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 Stars of South Africa?

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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