Southern Africa aboard the Zimbabwean Dream

CroisiEurope

Your cruise

SOUTH AFRICA - BOTSWANA - NAMIBIA - ZIMBABWE

From Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, discover spectacular panoramas, the journey of Nelson Mandela, large mammals and predators populating the most beautiful natural reserves, but also gastronomy of great finesse, without forgetting the secrets of Lake Kariba and the impressive falls. Victoria.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Stay in luxurious lodges in the heart of African nature
Exceptional cruise on Lake Kariba through its mystical landscapes
5-anchor boats with confidential dimensions, where the heart of Zimbabwe resonates
Flight over the African savannah in private planes
Johannesburg and the history of South Africa with the immersive Apartheid Museum

THE UNAVOIDABLE

Land safaris in the heart of the Chobé and Matusadona national parks
Nautical safaris: an immersion to meet mammals and birds
Discovering local culture and traditions with the inhabitants of Namibian villages

ALL INCLUSIVE ON BOARD

THE ADVANTAGES OFCROISIEUROPE

Full board - DRINKS INCLUDED at meals and at the bar
Refined local cuisine
Presentation of the commander and his crew
Cruise guide or director on board
Activities and/or conferences on board
Assistance/repatriation insurance
Port taxes included

Your boat

Built in 2020, the RV Zimbabwean Dream is one of the jewels of the Croisi Europe fleet and the magnificent setting for a dream safari-cruise in southern Africa, between natural riches and ancestral cultures. A true cocoon of charm and elegance.

Combining elegance and exoticism, comfort and refinement, the RV Zimbabwean Dream is a superb 5-anchor boat, measuring only 33 m long and 8 m wide, which sails on Lake Kariba. It can accommodate 16 passengers, in 8 cabins with an area of 17 m2. They have a French balcony (two of them have a private balcony), all the amenities and offer the best living conditions. Its vast volumes and ample windows give it a luminous appearance; the noble wood of its materials, its fabrics decorated with local representations blend it into perfect harmony with the splendid landscapes it crosses. On the upper deck there is a small swimming pool, as well as the restaurant and lounge/bar, where a long view allows you to be up close to the surrounding fauna and flora. Finally, the sun deck remains the ideal place to relax and admire the grandiose sites of southern Africa, among the most beautiful in the world.

Number of passengers: 16

Crew size: 15

Length: 33 meters

Width: 8 meters

RV Zimbabwean Fream

Jour 1 : Johannesburg (South Africa) -

Regular flight with stopover to Johannesburg. Dinner and overnight in flight.

Meet around 11:30 a.m. at the hotel. Lunch. Visit the Apartheid Museum, recognized worldwide since its opening in 2001 as the first museum dealing with the history of the 20th century in South Africa, and more particularly the Apartheid period. Panoramic tour of the city. The financial capital of South Africa, Johannesburg is also the city of all superlatives: the richest city in Africa, the tallest buildings, the greatest social disparities, but also one of the most beautiful atmospheres ever encountered . Reception, installation, dinner and night in a 5* NL hotel.

Jour 2 : Johannesburg - Kasane - Installation at LODGE (South Africa-Botswana-Namibia) -

Flight Johannesburg/Kasane in Botswana.
Transfer to your CroisiEurope lodge by private boat.
Along the way, observe different species of birds populating these flooded plains, and perhaps you will come across the surprised look of one of the many hippos or a family of crocodiles lounging on the banks.
Welcome and installation at the lodge for total immersion in the heart of nature.
The guarantee of absolute calm! Dinner and night at the lodge.

Jour 3 : LODGE: Chobé National Park (Namibia-Botswana) -

Day dedicated to the discovery of the Chobé National Park.
Exploration by 4x4 vehicle in this park which has the particularity of sheltering more than a quarter of the population of African pachyderms.
African lunch in a “floating restaurant” which will offer you a breathtaking view of the river and animal life.
After the meal, departure for a nautical safari aboard private boats on the Chobé River to the swamps of Sedudu Island.
Dinner and night at the lodge.

Jour 4 : LODGE : Impalila Island (Namibia) -

Departure for a visit to villages on Impalila Island, in Namibia.
Discovery of traditional habitat and the local way of life. Return to the lodge and lunch.
In the afternoon, activities of your choice: free time and relaxation at the lodge to enjoy the swimming pool and comfortable infrastructure, or exploring the Zambezi River in a private boat.
Dinner at the lodge.
Your evening will end with the story of your guide, who will tell you the traditions of the inhabitants of this island.
Night at the lodge.

Jour 5 : Lodge - Kasane - LAKE KARIBA - ONBOARD INSTALLATION (Namibia-Botswana-Zimbabwe) -

Departure from the lodge for a final nautical safari in the Chobé National Park region.
Lunch along the water.
Road to Kasane airport.
Discovery by air of the changing panoramas of the savannah and the sublime views of Lake Kariba during the Kasane/Kariba flight in private planes.
Transfer to your boat, boarding and installation on board.
Start of navigation on the lake. With its 200km long and 40km wide, the lake has flooded plains, hills and forests and its landscapes are emblematic today.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Jour 6 : BOAT: LAKE KARIBA - NAVIGATION TO SPURWING ISLAND (Zimbabwe) -

At sunrise, navigation through the symbolic and emblematic landscapes of Lake Kariba: the silhouettes of dried trees emerging from the waves are reflected in the waters like in a mirror and give the lake its mysterious atmosphere.
Discovery by private boat of the small rivers flowing into the Matusadona National Park and the species of animals they shelter; their meanders, large bends and small wild coves will immerse you in a magical atmosphere.
Return and lunch on board.
Afternoon sailing towards Palm Bay. When the light becomes magical, take a private boat trip to admire the sky turning pink.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Jour 7 : BOAT: LAKE KARIBA - MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK (Zimbabwe) -

Morning safari dedicated to discovering the region of Matusadona National Park located between the Sanyati and Ume rivers.
Covering an area of more than 1,400 km², this wild territory is home to numerous species of animals such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, but also thousands of birds such as the mythical African fishing eagle and the majestic yellow-billed storks. or the black egret and its astonishing fishing technique.
And if in the heart of the savannah luck smiles upon us, a feline may cross our path.
The history of the park is linked to that of the lake: when the waters rose during the construction of the dam, several thousand animals were saved and taken to Matusadona where hunting is strictly prohibited, this is the gigantic “Operation Noah” which saved large mammals, wild animals and even impalas.
Lunch on board.
Resumption of navigation and round table on the theme of the history of the lake, its inhabitants and its ecosystem.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Jour 8 : BOAT: KARIBA - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) -

Sailing at sunrise towards Kariba.
Landing.
On the way to the airport, discovery of the “dam wall”, the gigantic dam which caused the Zambezi to rise from its bed to create the lake in 1955 and which today provides nearly 70% of Zimbabwe’s electricity.
The story of the creation of this lake will be told to you, with the legends that surround it, including that of NyamiNyami, the spirit of the river. Kariba/Victoria Falls flight in private planes. Lunch cruise on the Zambezi upstream of the falls.
In the afternoon, discovery on foot of the Victoria Falls: their numerous viewpoints are among the most exceptional on the planet: the Zambezi River flows into the largest cataract in the world at a height of more than 108m, a spectacle of “smoke rumbling waters” which David Livingstone called “Victoria Falls”.
Dinner and night in a 4* NL hotel.

Jour 9 : Victoria Falls -

Breakfast. Optional: early morning helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (reservation required at time of registration). At the end of the morning, transfer to the airport and flight Victoria Falls / Paris (flight with stopover).