10 Day AmaWaterways River Cruise from Chobe River to Chobe River 2026

Day 1 Chobe River

Land in Cape Town, a city framed by mountains and sea and rich with cultural heritage. After a warm welcome at the airport, transfer to your hotel and take the afternoon to unwind or gently explore your surroundings at your own pace.

Day 2 Chobe River

Begin the day by taking the cableway up Table Mountain for sweeping views of the city. Then, set out along one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes, following the Atlantic seaboard past the Twelve Apostles, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope within Table Mountain National Park. Enjoy a local lunch then visit Boulders Beach, home to a thriving colony of African penguins.

Day 3 Chobe River

Explore another side of Cape Town with a visit to historic Robben Island, once used as a prison for political inmates, including Nelson Mandela. After your guided tour, led by a former warden, return by ferry to Cape Town for lunch and a visit to a nearby township. Here, meet residents involved in the arts, visit market gardens, and learn about the day-to-day life of the locals.

Day 4 Chobe River

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. After landing, continue to the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. Take tender boats across to the Zambezi Queen.

Day 5 Chobe River

Watch the nature around you come alive on an exciting morning safari by boat along the Chobe River, one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich waterways. Keep an eye out for elephants, hippos, buffalo, and a wide range of birdlife as you glide through this remarkable ecosystem.

Day 6 Chobe River

Begin the day with a morning boat safari followed by an enriching visit to a local African village on the Chobe River. Spend time with community members, including children and village elders, and learn about local traditions and culture.

Day 7 Chobe River

Set out on a full-day safari through Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. This region is known for having one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, offering opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, sable, warthogs, and Cape buffalo. Keep watch for prides of lions, hyenas, and (on rare occasions) cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees before continuing your journey through the park’s diverse landscapes.

Day 8 Chobe River

Join your guide for a walking tour of Victoria Falls, learning about its history and the rich plant and animal life that thrives in the surrounding rainforest.

Day 9 Chobe River

Take a guided walk across the Victoria Falls Bridge, explore the Zambia side of the Falls, and visit the historic town of Livingstone.

Day 10 Chobe River

Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg. From here, head home (note: please do not schedule your onward flight before 6:30 p.m.) or extend your journey. Spend an additional day or two in Johannesburg, or fly on to Rwanda to encounter an array of primates, including the endangered mountain gorillas.