South Africa Safari River Cruise

LODGE: Chobe National Park (Namibia-Botswana)

We’ll journey out on a full-day safari in Jeeps to explore the Chobe National Park that is home to more than
1/4 of the total elephant population in Africa. Enjoy lunch in a “floating restaurant” in the middle of the river
where the views of the surrounding nature are unparalleled. Afterwards, we’ll board a small private boat 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.

LODGE: Impalila Island (Namibia)

Join us for a trip to authentic villages on Impalila Island, Namibia, to discover the traditional Namibian houses,
culture and customs. We’ll return to our lodge for lunch. This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the
lodge, taking advantage of the pool and comfortable fittings, or join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River
on a small private boat. We’ll have dinner at the lodge. Tonight, let your guide tell you all about the traditions
of this particular island. We’ll spend the night at the lodge.

Lodge – Kasane – Lake Kariba – BOARDING THE SHIP (Namibia-Botswana-Zimbabwe)

We’ll depart from the lodge for one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area. After lunch along
the water, we’ll set out for the Kasane airport. On board private planes, you’ll be amazed at the stunning
panoramas over Lake Kariba and the changing landscapes of the wilderness 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. Reaching over 140mi/200km in length and spanning a distance of approximately 25mi/40km at its
widest point, the lake flooded flatlands, hills and forests alike, creating unique and emblematic landscapes.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

SHIP: LAKE KARIBA – SAILING TO SPURWING ISLAND (Zimbabwe)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail through the rare and mysterious landscapes of Lake Kariba where drowned trees
reach skywards from the depths of the reflecting water. We’ll set out on a small private boat to discover
the small waterways going into the Matusadona National Park and their unique wildlife. Gliding along their
meanders, large bends and small, unspoiled inlets, you’ll be amazed by the magical atmosphere all around.
We’ll return on board for lunch. This afternoon, we’ll sail towards Palm Bay. When the sun starts to set, we’ll set out on a small private boat to admire the changing colors of the sky. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

SHIP: LAKE KARIBA – MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK (Zimbabwe)

We’ll journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park. Bordered
by the Sanyati and Ume Rivers, this 1,400km²/540 sq mi-large untouched area is home to numerous animal
species such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos as well as thousands of birds, among which the
legendary African Sea Eagle, the majestic Yellow-billed Stork, or the Black Heron with its interesting hunting
method. We might be lucky enough to cross paths with a big cat or two! The history of the park is closely
linked with that of the lake: during the construction of the dam, the rising floodwaters affected the native
wildlife although the damage was mitigated by Operation Noah, an initiative which saved the lives of over
6,000 animals. This rescue operation allowed for large mammals, big cats, impalas and more to be moved
to Matusadona where hunting is strictly prohibited. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and start sailing again. During
this time, a round table will be the opportunity to learn more about the creation of the Lake, its inhabitants as
well as its ecosystem. We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.

SHIP: KARIBA – Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

At sunrise, we’ll set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport. We’ll discover the
gigantic Kariba Dam which was created in 1955 to form Lake Kariba. Today, the dam serves as a source of
electric power for 70% of Zimbabwe. You’ll get to discover the history and legends surrounding the creation
of the lake, including the tale of NyamiNyami, the river god. We’ll fly out to Victoria Falls on board private
planes. Enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River, upstream from the falls. This afternoon,
we’ll leave for a tour on foot of the falls where the views are among the most exceptional in the world. We’ll
also see where the Zambezi River plunges over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating
the “smoke that thunders.” Tonight, enjoy dinner and spend the night at a four-star hotel LS.

Victoria Falls

After Breakfast we have an
Optional early morning excursion: Soar over Victoria Falls in a helicopter (must be booked before departure).

Transfer for your homeward bound flight.