From the rich culture of Johannesburg to the meandering Chobe River, Africa offers a journey unlike any other. This overview offers details and resources to help you prepare for your upcoming journey. For the most up-to-date information on your river cruise, please refer to your electronic travel documents.
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Passports & Visas
A valid passport is required for all AmaWaterways related travel, and it must be valid for at least 6 months after your return. All guests are required to have at least six to ten empty visa labeled pages (depending on itinerary) in their passport for travel to Africa, enough to accommodate several stamps and any required visas. It is the guest’s responsibility to ensure that your passport is valid and contains any necessary visas and empty pages.
In the event you lose your documents while traveling, we recommend that you photocopy the first pages of your passport, airline tickets, driver’s license and/or birth certificate to expedite the replacement process. Keep the originals separate from the photocopies. Another option is to scan or take a photo of your passport, airline tickets and credit card numbers and email them to yourself as attachments.
Please remember to fill out the “Emergency Next of Kin” section in your passport (in pencil).
Note: For guests purchasing visas upon entry, please make sure to bring adequate cash (US dollars). Prices listed below are in US dollars, were correct at the time of printing and are subject to change. Passport holders other than the countries below should contact their nearest embassies and consulates for entry and passport requirements.
Stars of South Africa/ Rivers & Rails/ Discover Africa/ Wildlife & the Falls
South Africa: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. Passport requires two empty Visa labeled pages.
Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls): Multiple-entry visa required for US/Canadian/UK /EU citizens. Visas are obtained upon entry. Below rates apply to visas purchased at entry. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Double Entry (KAZA) (US/AU/NZ/EU): $45
Single Entry (KAZA) (Canada): $75 (will enter Zimbabwe twice – double entry Visa not available) Double Entry (KAZA) (UK): $70
Botswana: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page. (Passport will be stamped upon entry/exit between Botswana and Namibia)
Namibia*: A visa is required to enter Namibia for US/CA/AU/NZ/UK and most EU countries at a cost of N$1600 (approximately US$98). An e-visa (preferred method) may be obtained online. Visit E-Services: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | E-Services Portal to learn more. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page.
*When applying for Namibia e-visa you will need the following information:
- Address (of your stay in Namibia)
- Zambezi Queen
- Kasika Conservancy
- Namibia
- Telephone: +264 811 412 743
- Border Crossing you will be arriving at: Impalila Immigration and Border office
- How will you arrive at the border? By land
- Dates of your arrival and departure from Namibia: You will arrive in Namibia on the first Monday of your trip and depart Namibia the following Friday. Please refer to a calendar and your documents to enter your dates.*
- Type of Visa Applying for: Visa on Arrival
*If traveling on our Discover Africa, Stars of South Africa, Rivers & Rails of Africa and Golden Trails of Africa (Cape Town) itineraries, you arrive in Namibia on Day 4 and depart Namibia on Day 8. If on either our Golden Trails of Africa and Wildlife and the Falls itineraries, you arrive in Namibia on Day 2 and depart on Day 6.
Note: Be sure to print and bring a copy of your e-visa with you on your trip
Note: Guests starting in Johannesburg will fly into Kasane, Botswana on Embarkation Day, transfer to Namibia Immigration and board the Zambezi Queen moored in Namibia. On Disembarkation Day (5 days later), guests will be transferred to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe for a two-night stay.
Note: Children under the age of 18 are required to produce an original Unabridged Birth Certificate (showing the particulars of both parents) when entering and exiting Botswana. All prices are subject to change.
Golden Trails of East Africa(with or without Cape Town)
South Africa: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls): Multiple-entry visa required for US/Canadian/UK citizens. Visas are obtained upon entry. Below rates apply to visas purchased at entry. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Double Entry (KAZA) (US/AU/NZ/EU): $45
Single Entry (KAZA) (Canada): $75 (will enter Zimbabwe twice – double entry Visa not available) Double Entry (KAZA) (UK): $70
Botswana: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page. (Passport will be stamped upon entry/exit between Botswana and Namibia)
Namibia: A visa is required to enter Namibia for US/CA/AU/NZ/UK and most EU countries at a cost of N$1600 (approximately US$98). An e-visa (preferred method) may be obtained online. Visit E-Services: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | E-Services Portal to learn more. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page.
*When applying for Namibia e-visa you will need the following information:
- Address (of your stay in Namibia)
- Zambezi Queen
- Kasika Conservancy
- Namibia
- Telephone: +264 811 412 743
- Border Crossing you will be arriving at: Impalila Immigration and Border office
- How will you arrive at the border? By land
- Dates of your arrival and departure from Namibia: You will arrive in Namibia on the first Monday of your trip and depart Namibia the following Friday. Please refer to a calendar and your documents to enter your dates.*
- Type of Visa Applying for: Visa on Arrival
*If traveling on our Discover Africa, Stars of South Africa, Rivers & Rails of Africa and Golden Trails of Africa (Cape Town) itineraries, you arrive in Namibia on Day 4 and depart Namibia on Day 8. If on either our Golden Trails of Africa and Wildlife and the Falls itineraries, you arrive in Namibia on Day 2 and depart on Day 6.
Note: Be sure to print and bring a copy of your e-visa with you on your trip
Note: Children under the age of 18 are required to produce an original Unabridged Birth Certificate (showing the particulars of both parents) when entering and exiting Botswana. All prices are subject to change.
Note: Guests starting in Johannesburg will fly into Kasane, Botswana on Embarkation Day, transfer to Namibia Immigration and board the Zambezi Queen moored in Namibia. On Disembarkation Day (5 days later), guests will be transferred to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe for a two-night stay.
Tanzania*: Visa is required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. You can obtain a visa on arrival or by completing an online application. You will be required to make payment during the online application process. Go to https://visa.immigration.go.tz/ to apply and learn more. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Multiple Entry (US): $100 (single entry not available) Single Entry (Canada/UK/EU/AU/NZ): $50
*When applying for a Tanzania e-visa you will need the following information.
- When you are asked for the contact details of your “host” or who is arranging your safari, you may enter the following details:
- Ranger Safaris Limited
- PO Box 9, Plot No 556, Block X, Area F, Wachagga Street
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Telephone: +255 27 250 3788
- Your first hotel is:
- Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Old Dodoma Road, Burka Coffee Estate
- Arusha Tanzania
- Telephone: +255 754 250 630
Note: When asked what airport you are arriving at, please refer to your airline ticket receipt in your electronic travel documents for arrival airport. Your arrival airport may be ZNZ (Zanzibar), DAR (Dar es Salaam) or JRO (Kilimanjaro).
Note: All prices are subject to change.
From the Cape to the Falls/ Iconic Africa
South Africa: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. Passport requires two empty Visa labeled pages.
Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls): Single entry visa required for US/CA/UK /EU/AU/NZ citizens. As of Feb 1, 2026, visas are obtained upon entry. Below rates apply to visas purchased at entry. Passport requires one empty visa labeled pages.
Single Entry (Day 4) (US/AU/NZ/EU): $35; UK: $55; Canada $75
Botswana: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page (Passport will be stamped upon entry/exit between Botswana and Namibia).
Note: Children under the age of 18 are required to produce an original Unabridged Birth Certificate (showing the particulars of both parents) when entering and exiting Botswana. All prices are subject to change.
Zimbabwe and Zambia (Days 7-10)
Multiple Entry (KAZA) US/CA/UK/EU/AU/NZ:$50
Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages, Visa obtained at border crossing.
Namibia*: A visa is required to enter Namibia for US/CA/AU/NZ/UK and most EU countries at a cost of N$1600 (approximately US$98). An e-visa should be obtained online. Visit E-Services: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | E-Services Portal to learn more. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page.
*When applying for Namibia e-visa you will need the following information:
- Address (of your stay in Namibia)
Zambezi Queen
Kasika Conservancy
Namibia
Telephone: +264 811 412 743
- Border Crossing you will be arriving at: Impalila Immigration and Border office
- How will you arrive at the border? By land
- Dates of your arrival and departure from Namibia: You will arrive in Namibia on the first Friday of your trip and depart Namibia the following Monday. Please refer to a calendar and your documents to enter your dates.*
- Type of Visa Applying for: Visa on Arrival
*You will arrive in Namibia on Day 4 and depart Namibia on Day 7.
Note: Be sure to print and bring a copy of your e-visa with you on your trip
African Wonders & the Skeleton Coast with Cape Town
South Africa: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. Passport requires two empty Visa labeled pages.
Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls): Single entry visa required for US/CA/UK /EU/AU/NZ citizens. As of Feb 1, 2026, visas are obtained upon entry. Below rates apply to visas purchased at entry. Passport requires one empty visa labeled pages.
Single Entry (Day 4) (US/AU/NZ/EU): $35; UK: $55; Canada $75
Botswana: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page (Passport will be stamped upon entry/exit between Botswana and Namibia).
Note: Children under the age of 18 are required to produce an original Unabridged Birth Certificate (showing the particulars of both parents) when entering and exiting Botswana. All prices are subject to change.
Namibia*: A visa is required to enter Namibia for US/CA/AU/NZ/UK and most EU countries at a cost of N$1600 (approximately US$98). An e-visa should be obtained online. Visit E-Services: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | E-Services Portal to learn more. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page.
*When applying for Namibia e-visa you will need the following information:
- Address (of your stay in Namibia)
Zambezi Queen
Kasika Conservancy
Namibia
Telephone: +264 811 412 743
- Border Crossing you will be arriving at: Impalila Immigration and Border office
- How will you arrive at the border? By land
- Important: Dates of your arrival and departure from Namibia: You will arrive in Namibia on the first Friday of your trip and depart Namibia on your last day in Windhoek which is also a Friday (two weeks later) Please refer to a calendar and your documents to enter your dates.*
- Type of Visa Applying for: Visa on Arrival
Zimbabwe and Zambia (Days 7-10)
Multiple Entry (KAZA) US/CA/UK/EU/AU/NZ:$50
Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages, Visa obtained at border crossing.
Africa Wonders & the Skeleton Coast
South Africa: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Botswana: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page (Passport will be stamped upon entry/exit between Botswana and Namibia).
Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Note: Children under the age of 18 are required to produce an original Unabridged Birth Certificate (showing the particulars of both parents) when entering and exiting Botswana. All prices are subject to change.
Namibia*: A visa is required to enter Namibia for US/CA/AU/NZ/UK and most EU countries at a cost of N$1600 (approximately US$98). An e-visa (preferred method) may be obtained online. Visit E-Services: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | E-Services Portal to learn more. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page.
*When applying for Namibia e-visa you will need the following information:
- Address (of your stay in Namibia)
Zambezi Queen
Kasika Conservancy
Namibia
Telephone: +264 811 412 743
- Border Crossing you will be arriving at: Impalila Immigration and Border office
- How will you arrive at the border? By land
- Important: Dates of your arrival and departure from Namibia: You will arrive in Namibia on the first Friday of your trip and depart Namibia on your last day in Windhoek which is also a Friday (two weeks later) Please refer to a calendar and your documents to enter your dates.*
- Type of Visa Applying for: Visa on Arrival
Days 5-8 Zimbabwe and Zambia
Multiple Entry (KAZA) US/CA/NZ/EU/UK: $50
Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Classic Kenya
South Africa: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Botswana: No visa required for US/Canadian/UK/EU/AU/NZ citizens. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page (passport will be stamped upon entry/exit between Botswana and Namibia).
Note: Children under the age of 18 are required to produce an original Unabridged Birth Certificate (showing the particulars of both parents) when entering and exiting Botswana. All prices are subject to change.
Namibia*: A visa is required to enter Namibia for US/CA/AU/NZ/UK and most EU countries at a cost of N$1600 (approximately US$98). An e-visa (preferred method) may be obtained online. Visit E-Services: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | E-Services Portal to learn more. Passport requires one empty visa labeled page.
*When applying for Namibia e-visa you will need the following information:
- Address (of your stay in Namibia)
Zambezi Queen
Kasika Conservancy
Namibia
Telephone: +264 811 412 743
- Border Crossing you will be arriving at: Impalila Immigration and Border office
- How will you arrive at the border? By land
- Important: Dates of your arrival and departure from Namibia: You in will arrive in Namibia on the first Friday of your trip and depart Namibia on your last day Windhoek which is also a Friday (two weeks later) Please refer to a calendar and your documents to enter your dates.*
- Type of Visa Applying for: Visa on Arrival
Days 5-8 Zimbabwe and Zambia
Multiple Entry (KAZA) US/CA/NZ/EU/UK: $50
Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Kenya
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) required.
eTA applications must be made in advance online using the approved website. To to:
eTA fee is US$32.25
Most applications are approved in three days. You may not apply for the eTA more than three months before arrival. It is recommended that you apply two weeks before travel. The eTA is valid for 90 days from issuance.
During the application process, you will be asked for the following:
-Travel itinerary
-List of hotels you are booked to stay at. For confirmation numbers, you can use the AmaWaterways booking number found on your invoice.
- Details of your flight arrival and departure information (flight information is found in your documents)
-Photo of your passport’s main data page and cover
-Clear passport style photograph or selfie taken during the application
-Credit or debit card to pay for the application
Zanzibar extension
Zanzibar is part of Tanzania*: Tanzania visa is required for US/Canadian/UK/EU citizens. You can obtain a visa on arrival or by completing an online application (strongly recommended). You will be required to make payment during the online application process. Go to https://visa.immigration.go.tz/ to apply and learn more. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Multiple Entry (US): $100 (single entry not available) Single Entry (Canada/UK/EU/AU/NZ): $50
*When applying for a Tanzania e-visa you will need the following information.
- When you are asked for the contact details of your “host” or who is arranging your safari, you may enter the following details:
Ranger Safaris Limited
PO Box 9, Plot No 556, Block X, Area F, Wachagga Street
Arusha, Tanzania
Telephone: +255 27 250 3788
- Your first hotel is:
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shangani Street
- Stone Town, Tanzania
- Telephone: +255 24 550 1234
Note: When asked what airport you are arriving at, please refer to your airline ticket receipt in your electronic travel documents for arrival airport. Your arrival airport will be Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Airport code: ZNZ)
Note: All prices are subject to change.
Mandatory Travel Insurance
Travelers visiting Zanzibar (both Unguja and Pemba Islands) are required to purchase travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation before arrival. This cannot be included in our costs and is separate from the emergency evacuation cover that may be included in the safari cost. Application for this insurance can be made by visiting
https://inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz/
This only applies to travelers visiting Zanzibar during their travel.
Rwanda Extension
Visa is required and can be obtained on arrival. Passport requires two empty visa labeled pages.
Single Entry (US): $50
Single Entry (Canada/AU/NZ): No charge Single Entry (EU): $50
Note: All prices are subject to change.
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