Southern Africa: travel to the ends of the earth with extended stay at the Cape of Good Hope (port-to-port cruise)

CroisiCruise: 14Z PP

13 Days

Extend your stay in Southern Africa with a tour of the Cape Peninsula. You'll discover Robben Island, a place that needs no introduction with regards to its significance in South Africa’s and indeed the world’s history, but also stunning panoramas from Table Bay or along the legendary Chapman's Peak Drive.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined local cuisine
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Tour leader or cruise director on board
- Onboard activities and/or lectures
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included

HIGHLIGHTS

- Luxurious and comfortable lodge and ship
- Unique cruise on Lake Kariba through emblematic and mysterious landscapes
- Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks
- The grandness of Victoria Falls is waiting for you, on foot or on board a helicopter (optional)
- EXTENSION INCLUDED:

- Ascent of Table Mountain to take in the views from Table Bay
- Discovery of the legendary Cape of Good Hope
- Guided tour of Robben Island
- Meet-up with the penguin colony near Simon's Town
- Tasting of South-African wines at a reputable estate

- Itinerary Day 1: Cape Town

Passengers are welcome to check in to their 4-star hotel LS starting from 3:00 p.m. (please make sure your travel agency is aware of the arrival times of your flight). After settling into your room, enjoy dinner on your own before spending the night at the hotel. Day 2: Cape Town

We’ll have a panoramic tour of the city. Afterwards, we’ll take the Table mountain Cableway and admire the magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains (if the weather allows it). Dinner and overnight at a 4-star hotel LS. Day 3: Robben Island - Groot Constantia Wine Estate

We'll first visit famous Robben Island and its cells (if weather allows it). We’ll return to Cape Town for lunch on the waterfront. Afterwards, we’ll visit the cellar of the Groot Constantia estate followed by a tasting. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Day 4: The Cape Peninsula

Today, we’ll set out for the legendary Cape of Good Hope. We’ll ride along Chapman’s Peak Drive and take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular to the summit. Enjoy lunch before discovering the penguin colony near Simon’s Town. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Day 5: Cape Town - Johannesburg (South Africa)

Flight to Johannesburg. We’ll have lunch before visiting the Apartheid Museum, the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century. Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of Johannesburg, the city of superlatives. We’ll arrive at our five-star hotel LS. You’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel. Day 6: Johannesburg - Kasane - Arrival At Kaza Lodge (South Africa-Botswana-Namibia)

We’ll take a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana. You’ll be transferred from the airport to your CroisiEurope lodge on board small private boats. You’ll settle into your comfortable lodge ideally located at the heart of the wilderness. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge. Day 7: Lodge: Chobe National Park (Namibia-Botswana)

Enjoy a full-day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park and its majestic fauna. Lunch in a “floating restaurant" with incredible views of the surrounding nature. Afterwards, we’ll board small private boats and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes. We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge. Day 8: Lodge: Impalila Island (Namibia)

Discover traditional villages on Impalila Island. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the lodge or join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River on small private boats. We’ll have dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let a local tell you all about the traditions of this particular island. Night spent at the lodge. Day 9: Lodge - Kasane - Lake Kariba - Boarding The Zimbabwean Dream (Namibia-Botswana-Zimbabwe)

Enjoy one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch, we'll set out for the Kasane airport. On board small private planes, you’ll discover the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba during your flight from Kasane to Kariba. You’ll be transferred to board the ship and comfortably settle into your cabins. We’ll start sailing across the lake. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board. Day 10: Ship: Lake Kariba - Sailing On The Gache-Gache River (Zimbabwe)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail through Lake Kariba. We’ll set out