AmaWaterways Wildlife and the Falls: 12 Nights, Fares in AUD

Wildlife and the Falls at a glance

Wildlife and the Falls is a 12-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Chobe, round trip from Johannesburg, on Zambezi Queen. There are 77 departures between November 2026 and November 2028, from A$22,637 per person twin share in a Balcony stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.

A combination of Chobe River safari cruising and Victoria Falls, this 12-night journey puts two of Africa's greatest natural spectacles at its heart. Game-rich river safaris on the Chobe, home to the world's largest elephant population, pair with the thundering majesty of Victoria Falls.

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Wildlife and the Falls facts
Length	12 nights
River	Chobe
Starts and ends	Round trip from Johannesburg
Countries	South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe
Ship	Zambezi Queen
Departures	77, 15 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2028
From	A$22,637 pp, Balcony

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

Wildlife and the Falls day by day

Day	Where	The day
1	Johannesburg, South Africa	Arrive in Johannesburg
2	Johannesburg, South Africa	Begin Your Cruise on the Zambezi Queen
3	Chobe River, Namibia	View Wildlife on a Boat Safari
4	Chobe River, Namibia	Take a Full-Day Safari in Chobe National Park
5	Chobe River, Namibia	Experience Life & Wildlife Along the Chobe
6	Chobe River, Namibia	Transfer to Victoria Falls
7	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	Experience Victoria Falls and The Zambezi
8	Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe	Depart Victoria Falls and Return to Jo’burg
9	Johannesburg, South Africa	Tour Johannesburg and Soweto
10	Johannesburg, South Africa	Fly to Greater Kruger National Park
11	Kruger Park Area, South Africa	Go on Safari in Kruger National Park
12	Kruger Park Area, South Africa	Second Safari Day in Kruger National Park
13	Kruger Park Area, South Africa	Final Safari & Return Home

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

Wildlife and 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.

2026

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite	Quote
15 Nov 2026Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,656	Sold out
22 Nov 2026Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,206	Sold out

2027

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite
28 Feb 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$22,955	Sold out
7 Mar 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,137	Sold out
14 Mar 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,226	Sold out
21 Mar 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,568	Sold out
28 Mar 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,568	Sold out
4 Apr 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,568	Sold out
11 Apr 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,871	Sold out
18 Apr 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,590	Sold out
25 Apr 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,576	Sold out
2 May 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,446	Sold out
9 May 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,022	Sold out
16 May 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,446	Sold out
23 May 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,590	Sold out
30 May 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,528	Sold out
6 June 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,247	Sold out
14 June 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,007	Sold out
20 June 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,597	Sold out
27 June 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,022	Sold out
4 July 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,158	Sold out
11 July 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,583	Sold out
18 July 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,158	Sold out
25 July 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,158	Sold out
1 Aug 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,439	Sold out
8 Aug 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,029	Sold out
15 Aug 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,453	Sold out
22 Aug 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$29,029	Sold out
29 Aug 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,590	Sold out
5 Sept 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,952	Sold out
12 Sept 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,453	Sold out
19 Sept 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,871	Sold out
26 Sept 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$28,166	Sold out
3 Oct 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,432	Sold out
10 Oct 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,144	Sold out
17 Oct 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,576	Sold out
24 Oct 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,657	Sold out
31 Oct 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,856	Sold out
7 Nov 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,075	Sold out
14 Nov 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$22,637	Sold out
21 Nov 2027Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$23,099	Sold out

2028

Departs	Ship	Window	Balcony	Suite
6 Mar 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$23,740	Sold out
13 Mar 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,140	Sold out
20 Mar 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,284	Sold out
27 Mar 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,284	Sold out
3 Apr 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,003	Sold out
10 Apr 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,291	Sold out
17 Apr 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,435	Sold out
24 Apr 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,435	Sold out
1 May 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,866	Sold out
8 May 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,866	Sold out
22 May 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,010	Sold out
29 May 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,154	Sold out
5 June 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,154	Sold out
12 June 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,442	Sold out
26 June 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,586	Sold out
3 July 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,017	Sold out
10 July 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,017	Sold out
17 July 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,017	Sold out
24 July 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,449	Sold out
31 July 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,449	Sold out
7 Aug 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,449	Sold out
14 Aug 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,449	Sold out
21 Aug 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,449	Sold out
28 Aug 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,449	Sold out
4 Sept 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,161	Sold out
11 Sept 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$27,223	Sold out
25 Sept 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,586	Sold out
2 Oct 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,442	Sold out
9 Oct 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,154	Sold out
16 Oct 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$26,154	Sold out
23 Oct 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,291	Sold out
30 Oct 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$25,291	Sold out
6 Nov 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,859	Sold out
13 Nov 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,571	Sold out
20 Nov 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,140	Sold out
27 Nov 2028Round trip from Johannesburg	Zambezi Queen	Sold out	A$24,140	Sold out

Staterooms on Wildlife and 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$22,637ppA$45,274 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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Wildlife and the Falls, answered

How much does the AmaWaterways Wildlife and the Falls cruise cost?

From A$22,637 per person, twin share (A$45,274 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 Wildlife and the Falls sail?

77 times between 15 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2028: 2 departures in 2026, 39 departures in 2027, 36 departures in 2028.

Where does it start and finish?

It is a round trip from 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 Wildlife and 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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