South Africa, Victoria Falls, Mauritius and Madagascar
23 Nights Featuring Victoria Falls, Mauritius, Reunion Island, Madagascar and Cape Town
January 13, 2026
Your Journey begins with one of the Natural Wonders of the World—Victoria Falls. Admire the thundering falls, enjoy a delightful dinner cruise along the Zambezi River, and visit the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park to spot elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos and other wildlife. Then, fly to Mauritius and explore the islands natural beauty before embarking the Azamara Journey for an unforgettable cruise to Reunion Island, Madagascar and South Africa. Finish your epic Journey with an exclusive shore excursion and post-cruise tour of Cape Town, including Robben Island, Table Mountain and the Stellenbosch Wine Region.
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Journey Highlights
Memorable Experiences, Scenic Views, and Exciting Moments
At a Glance
Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Be on the lookout for wild herds along the riverbanks, and watch flocks of birds skim the waterline and soar off into the setting sun.
Search for the “Big Five”
Board a safari vehicle and head into the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffe, rhino, hippo and more.
Discover Mauritius
Explore the exquisite natural beauty of the island nation of Mauritius. See the Trou Aux Cerfs dormant volcano, the Grand Bassin Sacred Lake, the Black River Gorges National Park and the Chamarel Waterfall. Lunch is included at a panoramic restaurant, where you can take in the sweeping views as you dine.
Toast to the Winelands
Sip your way through the winelands of South Africa. Drive out to the gentle, rolling hills of the Paarl Valley and stop for a walking tour of Stellenbosch, with its charming Cape Dutch architecture, and quaint shops. Enjoy a cellar tour and wine tasting at a local vineyard, before enjoying lunch at a leading wine estate.
Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. After check-in, you’ll have time to get settled in before joining your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Meet your Zimbabwe representative for you transfer to the lodge. This afternoon you will be transferred to the Zambezi River above the Falls for a serene sunset cruise. Contemplate the amazing sky colors changing as the sun goes down while enjoying your dinner onboard. Be on the lookout for wild herds along the riverbanks, and watch flocks of birds skim the waterline and soar off into the setting sun.
Day 3 – Victoria Falls
After breakfast you will be collected for your tour of The Falls. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is as magnificent as it is powerful. Throughout the morning you will move to several different vantage points to get a perspective of just how spectacular The Falls are. The thunderous noise as millions of gallons of water surge over the precipice into a series of narrow gorges truly provides one of Nature’s most spectacular shows. After your visit to the Falls you will continue to an interactive visit to a local village where you can learn about traditional Zimbabwean life and culture. Back at the hotel, freshen up before your Boma dinner in an open-air atmosphere.
Day 4 – Victoria Falls
This morning, we will cross the border into Zambia. After transferring to open safari vehicles, we will head to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park for a game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffe, rhino, hippo and more. After an incredible morning of wildlife viewing, return to your hotel for an afternoon at your leisure.
Day 5 – Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will enjoy the evening at leisure.
Day 6 – Johannesburg to Port Louis
This morning we will transfer to the airport for our flight to Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy some free time before re-joining the group for dinner.
Day 7 – Port Louis
Today we will explore the exquisite natural beauty of the island nation of Mauritius. Our tour includes stops at the Trou Aux Cerfs dormant volcano, the Grand Bassin Sacred Lake, the Black River Gorges National Park and the Chamarel Waterfall. Lunch is included at a panoramic restaurant, where you can take in the sweeping views as you dine.
Day 8-20 – Cruising onboard the Azamara Journey
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the port, where you will board the Azamara Journey for a 14-night cruise to Reunion, Madagascar and South Africa.
Day 21 – Cape Town Shore Excursion
After breakfast onboard, meet your guide for an exclusive shore excursion in Cape Town. After breakfast, we’ll start the day by taking a ferry to Robben Island, the island-prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years. View his maximum-security cell and the lime quarries where he was forced to labour. This World Heritage Site is now a landmark paying tribute to Mandela’s lifelong fight against oppression. Then, you will continue on a tour of some of Cape Town’s most significant landmarks before taking a ride up to the legendary Table Mountain, where you will enjoy breath-taking views of city. Return to the ship where the remainder of the evening is at your leisure.
Note: ferry to Robben Island and Table Mountain cable cars are subject to weather conditions.
Day 22 – Cape Town Disembarkation
Enjoy breakfast onboard, then disembark the Azamara Journey and meet your guide. Spend the day exploring the Cape Peninsula. Your tour begins with a drive past the pristine beaches that lead to an area of the continent dubbed the “Fairest Cape”. Meander along the coast to Hout Bay, a functioning harbour nestled among the hills of the region. Weather permitting, you will take a boat ride from the Bay around Seal Island. Watch the hundreds of Cape Fur Seals who live on the island frolic in the water or sunbathe on the rocks.
Once back on land, continue to Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most breath-taking views in South Africa. This winding road tightly hugs the cliffs, giving panoramic views of the ocean, as well as the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Here you will ride up on the funicular for a truly magnificent view. Continue on to lunch with lovely views of False Bay and the harbour. Meander along the coastline to the historic naval port of Simon Town and view the adorable penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach. Return to the hotel where evening will be at your leisure.
Day 23 – Cape Town
Spend the day exploring the winelands of South Africa. The vineyards of this region have been growing in prestige for many years. Drive out to the gentle, rolling hills of the Paarl Valley and stop for a walking tour of Stellenbosch, with its charming Cape Dutch architecture, and quaint shops. Then journey along to the vineyards. Enjoy a cellar tour and wine tasting at a local vineyard, before enjoying lunch at a leading wine estate.
Day 24 – Cape Town
Check out of the hotel and say farewell to South Africa. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
For meals not included in your land programs, all hotels chosen include a restaurant on property where you may relax and enjoy a meal. In addition, your guide is available to make suggestions on nearby dining, shopping or sightseeing.
Azamara Journey
A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
The Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel lies where Table Mountain and the sea meet. Overlooking the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, with views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean, is the luxury accommodation of The Commodore Hotel.
Le Suffren Hotel & Marina
Located on the waterfront in Port Louis near to the Caudan Waterfront and the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, provides a one-of-a-kind experience in Mauritius’ capital for both business and leisure travelers.
The Palm River Hotel
The hotel’s location could not be more idyllic, situated as it is along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, among towering indigenous trees and only 4 kilometres from Africa’s Natural World Wonder, Victoria Falls.
Peermont D’Oreale Grande
The award-winning Peermont D’oreale Grande Hotel offers a matchless regal experience enhanced by superior levels of service and guest relations.
Please note this list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract for hotels a year or more in advance, unforeseen circumstances do occasionally require a change of hotel. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality or value will be substituted and you will receive confirmed hotel information with your final itinerary.
Special Offer
Limited Time Bonus $200 Gift Card
Journey on Azamara Cruises with up to $1,000 Onboard Credit and up to a $800 Gift Card of Your Choice per stateroom, including a $200 Limited Time Bonus shown in total Exclusively from Us. Valid on select departures. Beer, Wine and Spirits, Signature AzAmazing Evenings on most departures, Tips and more included.
This Journey
7-night pre-cruise land program in South Africa and Mauritius
2-night post-cruise land program in South Africa
5 guided tours plus an exclusive shore excursion
19 meals on tour (10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners) and all meals onboard
Intra-tour airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
14-night sailing aboard the Azamara Journey
Always Included
International airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
English-speaking Local Guide during land program on most departures
Guaranteed early hotel check-in on arrival day (pre-cruise tours only)
Centrally located four- and five-star hotels
Inclusive pricing: includes airfare, land program, cruise, transfers, and all taxes and fees
Exclusive amenities onboard your cruise (see special offers)
10% off shore excursions
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Hotel Extension
Want an extra day to adjust to the new time zone? With this optional extension you will arrive to Johannesburg a day early and have one extra day to relax at the hotel before the tour starts. Note: tours are not included. Price of $275 per person (based on double occupancy) includes 1-night hotel accommodations in Johannesburg with daily breakfast and private transfer from airport to hotel (applicable when air is booked through Enrichment Journeys).
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What to Know Before You Go
The land portion of the trip should be considered active and includes a considerable amount of walking.
Enrichment Journeys will do everything in our power to ensure comfort through our third-party providers, including air-conditioned buses and comfortable accommodations where applicable. However, some areas cannot be accessed by coach, so our drivers will get you as close to sites as is legally allowed. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. Historical sites often do not have elevators, escalators, or ramps due to the age of the building/structure. Steps can be steep and uneven. Based on crowds and traffic, order of visits may be changed. You may have to walk a moderate distance to transfer to coach stations and airport terminals. Time spent on the road and traveling can be long, so you will need to be prepared for stretches of down time in between destinations.
Wheelchair access at many sites is limited. A fold-up wheelchair may be able to be stored on the bus but requires prior arrangements. Guests must be able to transfer from their chair to the transportation. Guides/drivers are not allowed to lift or push wheelchairs, so guests requiring physical assistance must travel with a companion who can assist. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this group program.
Included airfare is from select airports only. To inquire about a different airport, please contact your Personal Vacation Manager.
Enrichment Journeys is committed to providing remarkable experiences at extraordinary value. As a result, airlines and routes are selected to maximize that value and may involve multiple stops and extended layovers versus non-stop or direct flights. Passengers wishing to utilize specific carriers, direct/non-stop flights, Business Class upgrades, or to extend their time in any of our beginning or ending destination cities may do so by contacting Enrichment Journeys and inquiring about the Custom Airfare Program. There is a $100 per person charge for this service, however this charge will be applied toward any flights or upgrades you choose to purchase. The $100 charge must be paid prior to receiving a custom air quote.
To travel internationally, you must have a passport in good condition, and it must be valid for at least 6 months after the last day of your trip. Visa requirements change frequently and for various reasons. As a result, our Personal Vacation Managers are not always able to provide visa information. The best way to obtain up-to-date information regarding visa requirements is to visit the official US government website for Americans traveling abroad, Travel.State.Gov (Canadian citizens should visit https://travel.gc.ca/, for all other countries please visit your government website or local embassy), which details specific information on the countries you would like to visit, including visa requirements. You may also use a third-party visa service, such as Expedited Travel. These services require an additional service fee but make the process of applying for a visa much simpler.
To extend a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your Journey, please speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for assistance in making those arrangements.
If you are interested in customizing your Journey, pairing it with a different cruise, or arranging a private tour for your party, you may be interested in our Private Journeys program. You can learn more about this program here, or speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for more information.
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