Iconic Africa River Cruise

What’s Included in Your Iconic Africa Land Package

This all-encompassing package gives you the chance to explore Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and The Chobe River effortlessly—with hotels, safaris, excursions, and transfers included.

Aerial View of Sea Point and its tidal pool in Cape Town, western Cape, South Africa

Three Nights in Cape Town

Start your journey with three nights in Cape Town. This includes a stay at a comfortable, centrally located hotel, lunches featuring local cuisine, and tours to nearby sites like the Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain, Cape Winelands, and Robben Island.

Zambezi Queen Wildlife & Safari Cruise

Settle into a balcony suite for three nights aboard the Zambezi Queen and experience the best of the Chobe. Enjoy included meals and drinks, boat and land safaris, a cultural visit to a riverside village, and a festive African-themed dinner.

Three Nights at Victoria Falls

Enjoy time near one of the world’s great natural wonders. Your time here includes a stay in a comfortable hotel, a private sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, tour of Victoria Falls, and safari in search of the rare black rhino.

Hotel Accommodation in Johannesburg

Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Johannesburg at the start of your trip. Your stay also includes airport transfers, breakfast, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Sandringham Game Lodge and Reserve

Where four rivers converge beneath the dramatic silhouette of the Drakensberg Mountains, along the winding bend of the Timbavati River, a once-forgotten wilderness is stirring back to life. Sandringham Private Game Reserve is a land of stories—of survival, resilience, and renewal.

Bordering the renowned Timbavati Game Reserve and Thornybush Game Reserve, Sandringham forms part of a thriving, interconnected ecosystem rich in wildlife and natural beauty.

The lodge is home to two elegant camps: Shisaka Camp, offering luxurious suites, and N’weti Camp, featuring beautifully appointed tented suites. Each camp hosts six exclusive suites, thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Every suite includes a private plunge pool, air conditioning, and international charging points for modern comfort in the heart of the wild.

A central main lodge connects the two camps, a welcoming space to gather, dine, unwind, and prepare for unforgettable safari experiences.

Main Lodge Front

Main Lodge Wide View

Rwanda Extension

Experience Rwanda’s natural beauty and cultural heritage at a thoughtful pace. Start with a tour of its lively capital city Kigali, alongside an impactful visit to the Genocide Memorial. Then, journey to Volcanoes National Park for guided treks to see the famed Silverback Gorillas or Golden Monkeys, with time to explore scenic lakes and local markets.

Rwanda - 2026

Itinerary

Double

Single

Golden Trails of East Africa

from $4,895

from $7,343

Classic Kenya & Southern Africa

from $5,895

from $8,843

African Wonders & the Skeleton Coast

from $5,895

from $8,843

From the Cape to the Falls

from $5,895

from $8,843

Rivers & Rails of Africa

from $4,895

from $7,343

Discover Africa

from $4,895

from $7,343

Stars of South Africa

from $4,895

from $7,343

Wildlife & The Falls

from $4,895

from $7,343

Iconic Africa

from $5,895

from $8,843

Intra-Africa Air: Starting from $690 (Trekking permits are additional)

* Single Supplement: 50% of per person pricing listed above.

* Prices do not include Mountain Gorilla or Golden Monkey trekking permits. Trekking permits must be purchased at the time of booking:

Mountain Gorilla permit: $1,500 per person, per day
Golden Monkey permit: $100 per person, per day

Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change

Included Intra-Africa Air: $2,125 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges in 2026. $2,150 per person in 2027.

Single Supplement: 50% of twin price for Cat. SB & SA; 100% of twin price for Cat. LS.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking:

Option A: Two twin beds

Option B: One large bed

Visa: Visas are required for travel to Africa; please consult with your Consulate for more information

Terms & Conditions

All rates are per person in USD, cruise-only, include port fees, and are based on double occupancy in an entry-level stateroom unless otherwise noted. Offers apply to select sailings and new bookings only. Unless a reduced single supplement is specifically stated, solo travelers in double-occupancy staterooms must pay the full single supplement before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may change or end without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs, and airfare are not included. Additional restrictions apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors or omissions at any time.

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A River Cruise Guide for First Timers

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on a river cruise? We have created this guide to introduce you to the joys of river cruising with AmaWaterways, where each day brings unforgettable moments on board and ashore.

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Testimonials

Paris & Normandy

“My favorite tour this week was going to Giverny to see Monet's Gardens, and when we got there we had time just to stroll around the gardens and really take it in at our own pace. We had time to really take in the whole garden and the atmosphere, and you really saw what Monet would have seen when he was painting. ”

Francesca H.

Paris & Normandy

“Traveling with three generations can be challenging, but this river cruise was our most pleasant experience to date. My octogenarian parents were delighted by the gentle walker tours enabling them to take their time exploring quaint Honfleur and Monet's home and gardens -- every bit as beautiful as the painter's canvases. My 14-year-old son craved adventure and was mesmerized by the chalk cliffs of Les Andelys and the dungeons of Château Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart. ”

Amie O.