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Ultimate Africa: Ocean, Rail & Safari

Ultimate Africa: Ocean, Rail & Safari, a rail journey with Wendy Wu Tours

An adventure of epic proportions by cruise ship and luxury train, this tour has it all - from tropical islands to wildlife-packed wilderness, vibrant cities to thundering waterfalls.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Fly to Mauritius

    Fly overnight to Mauritius.

  2. Day 2overnight: Mauritius

    Arrive in Mauritius

    On arrival, met and transferred to your all-inclusive hotel; the rest of the day is yours to relax or start exploring.

  3. Day 3overnight: Mauritius

    Explore Mauritius

    Private tour of the southwestern corner of the island: Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges National Park, Alexandra Falls, Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth Geopark, a rum distillery tour, and the Curious Corner of Chamarel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Mauritius

    Mauritius at leisure

    Relax at your hotel or explore the local area.

  5. Day 5overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Board the Azamara Onward

    Transferred to Port Louis to board the Azamara Onward.

  6. Day 6overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - Reunion

    Dock at Pointe des Galets, Réunion, a French-governed island of mountains, waterfalls and beaches.

  7. Day 7overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - At Sea

    Explore the ship's facilities and entertainment.

  8. Day 8overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - Madagascar

    Port at Taolagnaro on Madagascar's southeast coast.

  9. Day 9overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - At Sea

    Relax by the pool, indulge in a spa treatment or explore onboard activities.

  10. Day 10overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - At Sea

    A further day at sea aboard the Azamara Onward.

  11. Day 11overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - Richards Bay

    Welcome to South Africa; port at the coastal town of Richards Bay on the Eastern Cape.

  12. Day 12overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - Durban

    Golden beaches and mountain views in the Indian Ocean city of Durban.

  13. Day 13overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - At Sea

    Further explore the options aboard the Azamara Onward.

  14. Day 14overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - Port Elizabeth

    Port at Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), home to beautiful beaches and dense elephant populations in the surrounding wilderness.

  15. Day 15overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - At Sea

    A final day at sea before Cape Town.

  16. Day 16overnight: Azamara Onward (cruise)

    Cruise - Cape Town

    Visit Greenmarket Square, the Castle of Good Hope, Company Gardens and Bo-Kaap; ascend Table Mountain by cableway; dinner at Gold Restaurant (14-course taste safari with African entertainment). Return to the Azamara Onward.

  17. Day 17overnight: Pretoria

    Arrive Cape Town

    Disembark the Azamara Onward; explore the Cape Peninsula via Chapman's Peak and visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Fly to Johannesburg and transfer to Pretoria.

  18. Day 18railovernight: Rovos Rail (train)

    All Aboard Rovos Rail

    Explore Pretoria - the Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House Museum and Church Square. Board the Rovos Rail at its Pretoria station in the afternoon, settling into your suite; elegant dinner in the dining car.

  19. Day 19railovernight: Rovos Rail (train)

    Rovos - At leisure

    Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and Limpopo River, enjoying the amenities of the Rovos Rail as the landscape passes by.

  20. Day 20railovernight: Rovos Rail (train)

    Rovos - Matobo National Park

    Pass through Zimbabwe's baobab country and Bulawayo; leave the train for a game drive in Matobo National Park (black and white rhinos, black eagles, rock art, Cecil Rhodes' grave).

  21. Day 21railovernight: Rovos Rail (train)

    Rovos - Hwange National Park

    Breakfast as the train travels between Gwaai and Dete along Hwange National Park; afternoon game drive in Hwange.

  22. Day 22railovernight: Chobe National Park

    Arrive in Victoria Falls

    Disembark the Rovos Rail at Victoria Falls; transfer into Botswana to your lodge. Sunset cruise on the Chobe River.

  23. Day 23overnight: Chobe National Park

    Chobe National Park

    Morning game drive in Chobe National Park; return to the lodge for lunch, then a late-afternoon game drive.

  24. Day 24overnight: Victoria Falls

    Zambezi Cruise

    Final Chobe game drive, then transfer back to Victoria Falls for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

  25. Day 25overnight: Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls

    Guided tour of Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya); afternoon at leisure before a farewell dinner in a riverside restaurant.

  26. Day 26

    Depart Victoria Falls

    Depart Victoria Falls, arriving home the same or the following day.

Included

  • 12-night cruise on board Azamara
  • Meals as stated (refer to itinerary)
  • Domestic transportation
  • Touring with English-speaking guides & entrance fees
  • All accommodation

Not included

  • International flights (land only price)
  • Visa
  • Early check-in and late check-out (available at additional cost)

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