Africa Safari & Lake Kariba Cruise

Wake to the sounds of the African wilderness before embarking on an unforgettable 4WD safari through Chobe National Park, home to one of the world’s largest elephant populations. Expert guides will lead you deep into the park in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and countless bird species. After lunch, board a private safari boat and cruise along the Chobe River toward Sedudu Island, where wildlife gathers along the shoreline throughout the afternoon. Return to your lodge for another relaxing evening surrounded by Africa’s extraordinary beauty.

Today you’ll cross into Namibia to visit the traditional villages of Impalila Island, where you’ll gain insight into local customs, culture, and everyday life. After returning to the lodge for lunch, continue with a private boat excursion along the legendary Zambezi River. Stretching more than 1,500 miles across Southern Africa, the river is home to spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. As evening falls, gather together while your guide shares fascinating local legends and stories passed down through generations.

Every safari tells a different story, and today offers another opportunity to experience the incredible wildlife of Chobe National Park. Journey once again by specially designed 4WD vehicles in search of lions, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, zebras, and countless bird species. Following a traditional African lunch, return to the lodge where the afternoon is yours to relax beside the pool, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or simply watch nature unfold around you before another memorable evening in the African bush.

Enjoy one final safari by private boat before departing the Chobe region. From Kasane, board a private charter flight across the African savannah, offering breathtaking aerial views as you make your way toward magnificent Lake Kariba. Upon arrival, board the elegant RV African Dream, your floating home for the remainder of the journey. As evening approaches, begin cruising across one of Africa’s largest man-made lakes, famous for its hauntingly beautiful drowned forests and spectacular sunsets.

Wake to another spectacular African sunrise as the RV African Dream cruises the peaceful waters of Lake Kariba. This morning begins with a guided boat safari through Matusadona National Park, one of Zimbabwe’s most remote and pristine wildlife reserves. Keep watch along the shoreline for elephants cooling off in the lake, pods of hippos, enormous crocodiles basking in the sun, and an astonishing variety of birdlife. After lunch onboard, venture ashore for an afternoon 4WD safari, where experienced guides will lead you deep into the wilderness in search of lions, buffalo, elephants, zebra, antelope, and countless other species that call this remarkable landscape home.

Another unforgettable day awaits as you continue exploring the vast wilderness surrounding Lake Kariba. Enjoy both land and water safaris, each offering completely different perspectives on Africa’s extraordinary wildlife. The calm waters allow boats to approach quietly, creating exceptional opportunities for photography and close wildlife encounters. As darkness falls, step onto the observation deck for one of Africa’s greatest natural spectacles. Far from city lights, the night sky reveals countless stars stretching from horizon to horizon while your guides introduce the constellations visible only in the Southern Hemisphere.

Today is dedicated to discovering the beauty and fascinating history of Lake Kariba itself. Cruise through peaceful bays lined with the haunting silhouettes of ancient drowned trees that have become one of the lake’s most iconic landscapes. Learn how the construction of the Kariba Dam transformed the Zambezi River and created one of the world’s largest man-made lakes while supporting an extraordinary ecosystem that now flourishes around its shores. Spend a relaxing afternoon on deck before witnessing one final African sunset, as golden light reflects across the tranquil waters in an unforgettable farewell to this remarkable wilderness.

Your safari cruise concludes with a visit to the impressive Kariba Dam Wall, an extraordinary engineering achievement spanning the mighty Zambezi River. Learn about its remarkable history and the creation of Lake Kariba before boarding your private charter flight to Victoria Falls. As your journey comes to an end, you’ll leave Africa with unforgettable memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unique experience of combining a luxury safari lodge with an elegant boutique cruise through one of the continent’s most spectacular wilderness regions.