13 Day AmaWaterways River Cruise from Johannesburg to Johannesburg 2026

Day 1 Johannesburg

After landing, an AmaWaterways Representative will greet you and assist with your transfer to the Fairlawns Hotel in Johannesburg. Settle in and enjoy some time to relax before your journey begins.

Day 2 Kasane

Transfer to the airport for a late-morning flight to Kasane, Botswana. After landing, continue to the Chobe River where tender boats take you across to the Zambezi Queen.

Day 3 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 4 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 5 Chobe River

Begin the day with an enriching visit to a local African village for a first-hand look at daily life along the Chobe River. Spend time with community members, including children and village elders, and learn about local traditions and culture.

Day 6 Chobe River

Start the day with a peaceful morning cruise as you enjoy breakfast and keep watch for wildlife along the riverbanks.

Day 7 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 8 Johannesburg

Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg. 

Day 9 Johannesburg

Take a meaningful tour through Johannesburg and Soweto. Then, walk in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela with a visit to the Mandela House, and gain deeper insight into the city’s history, culture, and resilience. Enjoy a township lunch before continuing your exploration of the area, guided by experts who bring local stories and history to life.

Day 10 Kruger Park Area

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before hopping on a flight to Greater Kruger National Park, where you’ll be transferred to your luxurious game lodge.

Day 11 Kruger Park Area

Go on two safaris today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, both scheduled to experience prime wildlife viewing in the early and sunset hours. During both, you’ll have a chance to encounter predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions, as well as other wildlife like giraffe and zebra.

Day 12 Kruger Park Area

Go on two safaris today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, both scheduled to experience prime wildlife viewing in the early and sunset hours. During both, you’ll have a chance to encounter predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions, as well as other wildlife like giraffe and zebra.

Day 13 Kruger Park Area

Before your day of travel, enjoy breakfast and set out for one last game drive in the morning in the park.