AmaWaterways to set sail in South Africa………….
As you will no doubt have noticed I am now a big fan of River Cruises and I’m really excited about this announcement from Ama that they are venturing into South Africa – this really is very exciting, and a first to boot.
The fast-growing line will kick off its first “Africa Safaris and Wildlife Cruise” programme in June 2012, with three itineraries that pair a four-night cruise on the Chobe River between Botswana and Namibia with land-based safari outings in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.
The cruise portion of the trips will take place on the Zambezi Queen, an upscale, 28-passenger vessel that was launched in 2009.
Many travel operators offer safari-based holidays in this region but this is the first time a land based trip has been teamed up with a river cruise.
There will be some really exciting itineraries on offer. Here are some examples:
AmaWaterways’ new Africa itineraries will range from 16 to 19 days. The 16-day Stars of Africa itinerary joins a four-night cruise on the Chobe River with three nights in Cape Town, South Africa; three nights in South Africa’s Kruger National Park; one night in Johannesburg, South Africa; and two nights at Victoria Falls.
The 16-day African Sunsets itinerary swaps two nights in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and two nights at Botswana’s Savute Safari area for the stays in Kruger National Park and Johannesburg.
The 19-day Golden Trails of Africa itinerary includes one night in Nairobi, Kenya; eight nights at game reserves in Kenya and Tanzania; one night in Johannesburg; the four-night cruise; and two nights at Victoria Falls.
While on the cruise portion of the trip, passengers will have a chance to view wildlife both during excursions from the vessel in smaller boats and during landings in Chobe National Park. In addition to elephants, hippos and crocodiles, wildlife in the area includes leopards, lions, sable and buffalo.
Passengers also will visit a local African village and take part in a traditional African Boma Dinner with music and dance under the stars.
Now, much as I enjoyed my Danube cruise, I don’t feel that it stands me in good stead for selling Chobe River Cruises – I’m just off to have a word with my boss to see if there’s any chance………………….
If you’d like more information please feel free to call me as always………
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