Golden Trails of Africa 2026

Destination:
Botswana, 
South Africa, 
Tanzania, 
Zimbabwe, 
Duration:
19 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
May 2026 - November 2026
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    Overview

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    Your journey begins with an overnight stay in Johannesburg (option to start with 3 nights in Cape Town). Next, fly to Kasane, Botswana and board the Zambezi Queen, your wildlife river cruise vessel on the Chobe River for the next 4 nights. Enjoy two nights at Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. From here, fly to Johannesburg for two nights at your intimate, all-suite hotel. Depart to Nairobi where a connecting flight brings you to your Tanzania safari. Enjoy two nights at three of the four luxury Tanzanian lodges: Tarangire Treetops, The Manor at Ngorongoro, and the luxury-tented Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp.

    What's Included

    • Embark the Zambezi Queen in Kasane. Late this afternoon, enjoy the riverside scenery before your Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. (D)
    • Embark on an exhilarating morning boat safari. Return to the Zambezi Queen for lunch. Later in the day, enjoy another thrilling boat safari. (B,L,D)
    • Join a full-day safari of Chobe National Park in open-top 4x4 vehicles. For lunch, take a seat under the trees and savor a delicious picnic. (B,L,D)
    • Visit a typical African village spending time with the village children as well as its elders followed by lunch on board. During the afternoon, you can go on a boat safari, bird watch or fish, and then cap the day off with a festive African-themed dinner. (B,L,D)
    • Disembark your cruise in Kasane. (B)
    • Land Package
    • 1 night at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, including daily breakfast
    • 2-night stay at the Victoria Falls Hotel in an upgraded Stable Wing room, including daily breakfast
    • Cocktail reception aboard a vintage steam train followed by dinner on the train
    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park
    • Complimentary beer, wine and local spirits at game lodges
    • Exclusive Sundowner Cruise with tapas, followed by dinner
    • 2 nights at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, including daily breakfast
    • Special dinner and presentation
    • Soweto tour with local lunch
    • 1 night at Arusha Coffee Lodge
    • 2 nights at Tarangire Treetops
    • 2 nights at The Manor at Ngorongoro
    • 2 nights at Serengeti Migration Camp or Serengeti Pioneer Camp
    • Daily game drives with no more than 6 guests per vehicle
    • Day room in Arusha
    • All airport transfers
    Start:Johannesburg, South Africa
    Finish:Arusha, Tanzania
    Type:Group tour (max 228)
    Tripcode:
    899-2026

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    Your Itinerary

    Day 1 - Johannesburg

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    Day 2 - Johannesburg

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    Day 3 - Zambezi Queen

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    Day 4 - Zambezi Queen

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    Day 5 - Zambezi Queen

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    Day 6 - Zambezi Queen

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    Day 7 - Victoria Falls

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    Day 8 - Victoria Falls

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    Day 9 - Johannesburg

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    Day 10 - Johannesburg

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    Day 11 - Arusha

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    Day 12 - Tarangire

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    Day 13 - Tarangire

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    Day 14 - Ngorongoro

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    Day 15 - Ngorongoro

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    Day 16 - Serengeti National Park

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    Day 17 - Serengeti National Park

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    Travel Partner
    AmaWaterways is an award‑winning luxury river cruise company renowned for delivering immersive, culturally rich journeys along Europe’s most iconic waterways and beyond. Founded by river cruise pioneers, AmaWaterways combines elegant ships, personalised service, fine regional cuisine, and curated shore excursions - often led by local experts - to create an enriching and relaxed travel experience designed for curious, discerning travellers.
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    Tripcode: 899-2026
    Start:Johannesburg, South Africa
    Finish:Arusha, Tanzania
    Type:Group tour (max 228)
    Tripcode:
    131359
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