Duration
3 Days
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
DAY ONE: (23 March 2025) Cape Town > Victoria Falls
After disembarkation in Cape Town, head to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. After arrival you’ll be taken to dazzling Palm River Hotel, which is nestled on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Only four kilometres from Victoria Falls, you can hear the thunder and see the spray of the mighty waterfall from your room.
After checking in, enjoy a tasty lunch on the stunning grounds and some free time to relax. Then go on an exciting sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, with drinks and snacks.
Back at your hotel, freshen up for dinner and get ready for the Riverside Dining Experience. This authentic African-style barbeque, on the edge of the Zambezi River, features a diverse menu including a range of traditional Zimbabwean specialities.
DAY TWO: (24 March 2025) Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park Day Trip
An early morning breakfast at the hotel will set you up for your day’s adventure to Chobe National Park, home to some 85,000 elephants, along with lions, leopards, buffalo and a variety of antelope, not to mention rafts of hippos and some of Africa’s biggest crocodiles. You’ll cross the Kazungula border into Botswana and hop into a boat for a morning game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Then enjoy a delicious lunch in a hotel on the riverbank, before boarding safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the park. Back at the hotel, freshen up for a delectable dinner.
DAY THREE: (25 March 2025) Victoria Falls > Zambia > Johannesburg
It’s another early morning start, before checking out and taking the Victoria Falls Tour. This vast curtain of water is simply spellbinding! It stretches out over 1,700 metres across the Zambezi River, with an average depth of 100 metres into the frothy gorge below.
Afterwards, cross the border into Zambia to Livingstone and the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, for your flight to Or Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. After checking into the five-star 54 On Bath hotel, which is located in the Rosebank Cultural District, enjoy some free time before a dinner of international cuisine in the award-winning Level Four Restaurant.
DAY FOUR: (26 March 2025) Johannesburg > Walvis Bay
Enjoy a tasty, early morning breakfast before checking out. Then head back to OR Tambo Airport for your flight to Walvis Bay. When you arrive in Walvis Bay, you’ll be taken to Walvis Bay Harbour to re-join your awaiting ship.
Essential information
The booking deadline for this tour is the 21st January 2025. Bookings after this time will be on a request basis only. There is a strict minimum and maximum participation. Please ensure you book the correct tour type for the accommodation you require (double or single). Prices shown on your overland excursions record are per person, not per room. This tour will depart from Cape Town on 23rd March and return in Walvis Bay on 26th March. Please check your embarkation/disembarkation ports prior to booking this overland tour. Once your booking is confirmed, any cancellations made after bookings close will incur a 100% cancellation fee. Flight times and further details will be advised on board. Please ensure that you enter your full name as per your passport into My Cunard as this information will be used to book the flights. Additional charges may incur if flight tickets need to be reissued due to errors.
This excursion is physically demanding and game drives are over uneven terrain. Be prepared for early morning starts, lengthy days, climatic changes and airport delays. This is an inclusive excursion programme. No refunds will be given for any unused portion. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. The contents and order of activities are subject to change by the Lodge management without prior notice. These may be due to weather conditions and/or the movement of dangerous wildlife.
Guests must follow rangers’ instructions, and must be accompanied by a ranger when moving between buildings at all times. 4x4 vehicles may not have seat belts fitted and standing up whilst vehicles are in motion is prohibited.
Part of the joy of this overland is the opportunity to go off the beaten track and to obtain a privileged insight into the cultural and natural environment. Please respect the cultures, traditions and ecology of the places visited with environmentally responsible behaviour.
The fare includes: transport by coach and plane, economy class air travel, sightseeing, meals and accommodation as stated. Wines and spirits at the Lodge are inclusive of two drinks with lunch and dinner, however premium brands and champagnes may be charged for.
The fare does not include: items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, gratuities, room service, doctors fees, prescriptions, medication and travel insurance. There may be additional activities offered at the Lodge, these are to be at guests’ own cost and are offered independently of this excursion. As this overland tour involves leaving the ship and re-joining in another port, your visa requirements may vary dependent on your nationality and the duration of your stay. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in receipt of the correct documentation; we recommend you check on the applicable government website for visa and entry requirements. Please note that guests will need USD for the border crossing visa fees. They are approx 50USD per person for a single entry visa but this is subject to change by local immigration. We recommend guests carry a credit card and USD cash for this as there will be multiple border crossings during the overland. Card machines do not always work at border crossings and ATM's don't always shock enough money.
What to pack: please remember your passport, which must have two blank pages, it is recommended that you place post-it notes on these two blank pages to prevent them being stamped during your voyage. Please consult your local Embassy for the updated details for visa requirements for Mozambique, Zimbabwe & Botswana. Please note as from 1 November 2018 the use of plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags will no longer be allowed in Botswana. Remember to take any medication you may require in your hand luggage. Warmer clothes for early mornings and evenings are recommended, whilst protection from the sun is required during the day. Luggage limit is one soft case per person with a maximum weight of 20kg.
Activity: Guests must be mobile enough to board the open game vehicles. The roads in the Game Reserve are gravel with inclines and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This tour is not recommended for people with back problems. Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended. Smoking, talking loudly and standing up is not permitted during the game drives. Mobile phones must be switched off and no food is permitted to be taken on the game vehicles. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Malaria: Zimbabwe and Botswana are malaria risk areas and guests are advised to seek advise from a Travel Medicine Clinic prior to travelling.