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Africa by Land, River & Rail: Victoria Falls & Safari with Luxury Cunard Voyage from Cape Town to Southampton

Holiday Includes:
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  • rail_icon@2x Rail Journey
  • tours_icon@2x Tours
  • hotel_icon@2x Hotels
  • all_flights_icon@2x All Flights
  • transfers_icon@2x Transfers
From £5,599pp
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Holiday Overview

  • Ship : Queen Anne
  • Duration: 27 NIGHTS
  • Departure: 05 April 2028
  • Holiday Type: Cruise & Touring
  • Holiday code: AFR7398

From the vintage romance of Africa’s rail journeys to the timeless elegance of Cunard’s Queen Anne, this holiday unites wild landscapes with pure ocean sophistication

Begin in Livingstone, where the vintage carriages of the Royal Livingstone Express glide through the Zambian bush in old-world style, culminating at the historic Victoria Falls Bridge. Wander beside the falls themselves, feeling fine spray drift on the breeze as surging water crashes into the gorge below, and discover the stories and traditions held dear by the local community.

Cross into Botswana for days exploring Chobe National Park, whether drifting along the river by boat or venturing out by jeep in search of elephant herds and prowling predators. From Cape Town, embark Queen Anne for a leisurely voyage home, calling at Cape Verde, Gran Canaria and Madeira, with days at sea to savour Cunard’s classic, sophisticated style before arriving into Southampton.

JOURNEY IN STYLE ON BOARD THE ICONIC ROYAL LIVINGSTONE EXPRESS TRAIN

Chobe National Park Game Drive & River Safari Included**

WITNESS THE THUNDEROUS SPLENDOUR OF THE MIGHTY VICTORIA FALLS

From the vintage romance of Africa’s rail journeys to the timeless elegance of Cunard’s Queen Anne, this holiday unites wild landscapes with pure ocean sophistication

Begin in Livingstone, where the vintage carriages of the Royal Livingstone Express glide through the Zambian bush in old-world style, culminating at the historic Victoria Falls Bridge. Wander beside the falls themselves, feeling fine spray drift on the breeze as surging water crashes into the gorge below, and discover the stories and traditions held dear by the local community.

Cross into Botswana for days exploring Chobe National Park, whether drifting along the river by boat or venturing out by jeep in search of elephant herds and prowling predators. From Cape Town, embark Queen Anne for a leisurely voyage home, calling at Cape Verde, Gran Canaria and Madeira, with days at sea to savour Cunard’s classic, sophisticated style before arriving into Southampton.

Your Imagine Holiday Includes

JOURNEY IN STYLE ON BOARD THE ICONIC ROYAL LIVINGSTONE EXPRESS TRAIN

Chobe National Park Game Drive & River Safari Included**

WITNESS THE THUNDEROUS SPLENDOUR OF THE MIGHTY VICTORIA FALLS

Full-Board Cruise
17 night full-board cruise on board Queen Anne
Rail Journey
A scenic journey on board the Royal Livingstone Express steam train along the historic “Cape to Cairo” line into the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site
Local beers, house wine, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
Escorted Tour
Walking tour of Victoria Falls
**Game drive and/or river cruise in Chobe National Park, with park fees included
Hotel Stays
1 night five-star stay in Johannesburg at the Peermont D’oreale Grande Hotel with breakfast
3 night four-star hotel stay in Livingstone at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa with breakfast
3 night four-star hotel stay in Chobe at the Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge with breakfast, lunch and dinner
2 night four-star hotel stay in Cape Town at The Westin Cape Town with breakfast
All Flights & Transfers
London departure – regional flights available
Overnight flight
Holiday duration includes overnight flights when applicable and is subject to change.
**Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Your Voyage

Your Holiday Highlights

 

 

Royal Livingstone Express

Take a journey back in time as you climb on board the Royal Livingstone Express, a lovingly restored locomotive from the 1930s. Follow the red carpet to your seat and gaze at the untamed wilderness as you roll through the heart of the Zambezi River Valley to the bridge across Victoria Falls.

  • Travel the historic “Cape to Cairo” mainline into the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site, where elephant and antelope are often spotted along the line
  • Pause for around 20 minutes on the iconic single-span bridge above the gorge, with the chance to step down and take in the views
  • Savour a sumptuous three-course dinner served on board

Cape Town

Cape Town sits where two oceans meet, its dramatic setting framed by the flat-topped silhouette of Table Mountain rising above the city. Known as the Mother City, it offers a final flourish of South African hospitality before you embark your ship for the voyage home.

  • Take in views of Table Mountain, the flat-topped icon watching over Cape Town’s harbour
  • Wander the V&A Waterfront, alive with restaurants, shops and views across the bay
  • Explore the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap, where Cape Dutch and Malay heritage meet

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations along its riverbanks. Choose your vantage point, whether tracking wildlife by jeep through the bush or drifting past basking crocodiles by boat, and let Africa’s wild heart reveal itself.

  • Track lion, buffalo and antelope on an open-sided jeep safari through Chobe’s riverside bush
  • Drift along the Chobe River by boat, watching hippos wallow and crocodiles bask on the banks
  • Encounter one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, gathering in herds along the water’s edge

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, a top African attraction, spans over 1 kilometre and stands 100+ meters tall, ranking as the world’s largest waterfall. Explore its lush rainforest surroundings for unforgettable views and an enduring memory of its roaring cascade and misty embrace.

  • Stay three nights at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River
  • Explore the falls on a guided walking tour through the lush rainforest, with viewpoints at every turn
  • Feel the spray and hear the roar of “the smoke that thunders,” Mosi-oa-Tunya, in all its glory

Royal Livingstone Express
Cape Town
Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls

Royal Livingstone Express

Take a journey back in time as you climb on board the Royal Livingstone Express, a lovingly restored locomotive from the 1930s. Follow the red carpet to your seat and gaze at the untamed wilderness as you roll through the heart of the Zambezi River Valley to the bridge across Victoria Falls.

  • Travel the historic “Cape to Cairo” mainline into the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site, where elephant and antelope are often spotted along the line
  • Pause for around 20 minutes on the iconic single-span bridge above the gorge, with the chance to step down and take in the views
  • Savour a sumptuous three-course dinner served on board

Cape Town

Cape Town sits where two oceans meet, its dramatic setting framed by the flat-topped silhouette of Table Mountain rising above the city. Known as the Mother City, it offers a final flourish of South African hospitality before you embark your ship for the voyage home.

  • Take in views of Table Mountain, the flat-topped icon watching over Cape Town’s harbour
  • Wander the V&A Waterfront, alive with restaurants, shops and views across the bay
  • Explore the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap, where Cape Dutch and Malay heritage meet

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s most celebrated wildlife reserves, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations along its riverbanks. Choose your vantage point, whether tracking wildlife by jeep through the bush or drifting past basking crocodiles by boat, and let Africa’s wild heart reveal itself.

  • Track lion, buffalo and antelope on an open-sided jeep safari through Chobe’s riverside bush
  • Drift along the Chobe River by boat, watching hippos wallow and crocodiles bask on the banks
  • Encounter one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, gathering in herds along the water’s edge

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, a top African attraction, spans over 1 kilometre and stands 100+ meters tall, ranking as the world’s largest waterfall. Explore its lush rainforest surroundings for unforgettable views and an enduring memory of its roaring cascade and misty embrace.

  • Stay three nights at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River
  • Explore the falls on a guided walking tour through the lush rainforest, with viewpoints at every turn
  • Feel the spray and hear the roar of “the smoke that thunders,” Mosi-oa-Tunya, in all its glory

Your Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Overnight to Johannesburg

Your holiday begins as you fly from the UK to your destination.

 

Day 2
Johannesburg: Hotel Stay

Touch down in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Recharge from your flight in South Africa’s energetic largest city, a place of resilience, culture and remarkable stories.

 

Overnight: Peermont D’oreale Grande Hotel

Day 3
Livingstone: Hotel Stay

Touch down in Livingstone and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay, your gateway to the thundering wonder of Victoria Falls.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

Day 4
Livingstone: Royal Livingstone Express

Step aboard the Royal Livingstone Express, a vintage train winding through the Zambian bush in old-world elegance. Enjoy five-star dining as you journey towards the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, the scenery unfolding beyond the carriage windows.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Overnight: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

Day 5
Livingstone: Victoria Falls Walking Tour

Discover Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”, on a guided walk beside one of the world’s great natural wonders. Learn how the falls were formed and the customs surrounding them, before browsing a local arts and crafts centre at leisure.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

Day 6
Chobe: Hotel Stay

Transfer onward into Botswana for a three-night stay beside Chobe National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and sweeping river views.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge

Day 7
Chobe: Tour & Hotel Stay

Explore the park by open-sided jeep, tracking elephant herds and other wildlife through the bush, or perhaps take to the water for a gentler river safari, spotting hippos and crocodiles along the banks.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge

Day 8
Chobe: Tour & Hotel Stay

Enjoy a second day discovering Chobe’s wildlife, whether that means another river safari past sunbathing crocodiles or a jeep safari deeper into the bush in search of lion and buffalo.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge

Days 9 - 10
Cape Town: Hotel Stay

Transfer and fly to Cape Town for a two night hotel stay, a final taste of South African hospitality before you embark your ship.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight: The Westin Cape Town

Day 11
Cape Town: Embark Ship

Embark Queen Anne in Cape Town, where Cunard’s timeless elegance and gracious service await as your voyage home begins, tracing the Atlantic towards Southampton.

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Queen Anne

Days 12 - 19

Relax At Sea

Day 20
Mindelo

Step ashore at Mindelo, where colourful colonial architecture and a laid-back island atmosphere offer a welcome change of pace midway through your Atlantic crossing.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Queen Anne

Days 21 - 22

Relax At Sea

Day 23
Gran Canaria

Explore Gran Canaria, where volcanic landscapes and golden beaches meet a relaxed Canarian charm, a fitting stop as you sail on towards Europe.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Queen Anne

Day 24
Funchal

Wander Funchal’s cobbled streets and lush botanical gardens, set against a backdrop of dramatic cliffs tumbling into the Atlantic below.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Queen Anne

Days 25 - 27

Relax At Sea

Day 28
Southampton: Disembark Ship & Make Your Own Way Home

Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and make your own way home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Life on board Queen Anne

Step on board Cunard’s newest ship and discover a ship that is modern, yet timeless. Enjoy both exciting new experiences, as well as indulge in Cunard’s much-loved signature venues.

Overview

Queen Anne

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Designed with distinction, discover a cruise ship that is modern, yet timeless. Cunard Queen Anne’s breathtaking interiors take inspiration from the past to create a sensational new design direction for the future. Every detail has been considered to instil a sense of occasion, and to ultimately give you more choice. Discover a wealth of new experiences on board, set amongst renowned signature spaces from across the fleet. The cruise liner’s beautiful interiors take inspiration from the past, exuding classic Cunard style, while boasting many new considered touches.

Embrace the freedom to do as much or as little as you choose during your Queen Anne cruise. Delight in their world-famous Afternoon Tea, served in the exquisite Queens Room, don your finest attire for your splendid Gala Evening in the Grand Lobby, and escape to the Mareel® Wellness & Beauty sanctuary – a tranquil retreat in which to feel radiant and renewed.

  • Occupancy 2996
  • Tonnage 113,000 tons
  • Length 1,060 ft (323.00 m)
Dining

Dining

From white-gloved waiter-service Afternoon Tea to the stylish Britannia Restaurant, for a true sense of occasion, Queen Anne is home to several elegant dining venues.

  • Britannia Restaurant
  • The Lido
  • Steakhouse at The Verandah*
  • The Golden Lion
  • Dinner at the Lido*
  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Britannia Club Restaurant^
  • Queens Grill+
  • Princess Grill**

Bars & Lounges*

  • Commodore Club
  • Gin & Fizz
  • The Golden Lion
  • Queens Room
  • Chart Room
  • Yacht Club
  • Casino

*Available at an additional cost

^Included when staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom

+Included when staying in a Queens Grill Suite

** Included when staying in a Princess Grill Suite

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Facilities

Facilities

Fill your days with active pursuits or cultured activities such as the enriching Insights speaker programme, classical concerts, wine tasting or ballroom dancing.

  • Library
  • Open-air pool
  • Fully-equipped gym
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea
  • Gala Evenings
  • Film screenings
  • Planetarium shows
  • Deck and board games
  • Sports facilities
  • Dance classes
  • Spa
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Entertainment

Entertainment

Highlights include signature Cunard entertainment, plus a wealth of new breathtaking experiences.

  • G32 Nightclub
  • Queens Room
  • Empire Casino
  • Illuminations
  • Royal Court Theatre
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Queen Anne

2022_CunardLogo_Landscape_White

Designed with distinction, discover a cruise ship that is modern, yet timeless. Cunard Queen Anne’s breathtaking interiors take inspiration from the past to create a sensational new design direction for the future. Every detail has been considered to instil a sense of occasion, and to ultimately give you more choice. Discover a wealth of new experiences on board, set amongst renowned signature spaces from across the fleet. The cruise liner’s beautiful interiors take inspiration from the past, exuding classic Cunard style, while boasting many new considered touches.

Embrace the freedom to do as much or as little as you choose during your Queen Anne cruise. Delight in their world-famous Afternoon Tea, served in the exquisite Queens Room, don your finest attire for your splendid Gala Evening in the Grand Lobby, and escape to the Mareel® Wellness & Beauty sanctuary – a tranquil retreat in which to feel radiant and renewed.

  • Occupancy 2996
  • Tonnage 113,000 tons
  • Length 1,060 ft (323.00 m)

Dining

From white-gloved waiter-service Afternoon Tea to the stylish Britannia Restaurant, for a true sense of occasion, Queen Anne is home to several elegant dining venues.

  • Britannia Restaurant
  • The Lido
  • Steakhouse at The Verandah*
  • The Golden Lion
  • Dinner at the Lido*
  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Britannia Club Restaurant^
  • Queens Grill+
  • Princess Grill**

Bars & Lounges*

  • Commodore Club
  • Gin & Fizz
  • The Golden Lion
  • Queens Room
  • Chart Room
  • Yacht Club
  • Casino

*Available at an additional cost

^Included when staying in a Britannia Club Balcony stateroom

+Included when staying in a Queens Grill Suite

** Included when staying in a Princess Grill Suite

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Facilities

Fill your days with active pursuits or cultured activities such as the enriching Insights speaker programme, classical concerts, wine tasting or ballroom dancing.

  • Library
  • Open-air pool
  • Fully-equipped gym
  • Traditional Afternoon Tea
  • Gala Evenings
  • Film screenings
  • Planetarium shows
  • Deck and board games
  • Sports facilities
  • Dance classes
  • Spa
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Entertainment

Highlights include signature Cunard entertainment, plus a wealth of new breathtaking experiences.

  • G32 Nightclub
  • Queens Room
  • Empire Casino
  • Illuminations
  • Royal Court Theatre
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Cabins & Suites

Cunard boasts some of the most spacious staterooms at sea, and each one comes with a myriad of services, features, and amenities for you to enjoy.

Inside
from £ 5,599 pp
Inside from £ 5,599 pp

Cunard’s well-appointed inside staterooms offer a haven of comfort and style for you to enjoy during your voyage. You’ll find thoughtful features and luxurious amenities throughout to ensure that extra special touch.

  • A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
  • 24-hour room service
  • Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
  • Satellite TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
  • Bathrobe and slippers
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Beautifully positioned to offer spectacular sea views, Cunard’s Oceanview staterooms provide a private escape from which to enjoy the sights of the horizon. The perfectly framed views are the ideal backdrop to your luxurious surroundings.

  • A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
  • 24-hour room service
  • Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
  • Satellite TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
  • Bathrobe and slippers
Balcony
from £ 7,299 pp
Balcony from £ 7,299 pp

Escape to your own private outdoor space in one of Cunard’s obstructed view Balcony staterooms, where you can sit back and feel the crisp sea air on your skin. Complete with fabulous features and thoughtful amenities, you’ll be sure to be well looked after.

  • A half bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
  • 24-hour room service
  • Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
  • Satellite TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • An invigorating shower and complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
  • Bathrobe and slippers
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Delight in breathtaking sea views that can be enjoyed from both inside and outside your Grill Suite. A voyage with a Grill Suite reservation will offer a whole new level of indulgence with the extra special touches of fine-dining experiences, and exclusive access to the Grills Lounge and Terrace

  • Complimentary room service
  • Satellite TV, illy coffee machine and world atlas
  • Bathroom with bath and shower
  • Complimentary Penhaligon’s toiletries
  • Velour robe and slippers
  • Nightly turndown service, including a chocolate on your pillow
  • A selection of fresh fruit, delivered daily
  • Sparkling wine and chocolates to welcome you on board.
  • Your own Grills Concierge for the duration of your stay
  • A spacious private balcony with table and chairs to relax in
  • A seven-pillow concierge menu
  • Freedom dining in the Princess Grill restaurant
  • Optional in-room dining from the Princess Grill menu

Your Hotel Stays

 

 

Johannesburg

Included Hotel

Peermont D’oreale Grande Hotel (Or Similar)

Unsurpassed luxury paired with state-of-the-art facilities make the five-star Peermont D’oreale Grande the perfect choice for those seeking supreme comfort and lavish indulgence. All guest rooms have been superbly decorated with warm tones and stunning golden touches, and have been finely furnished, as well as featuring modern conveniences including complimentary Wi-Fi. Dine on sumptuous Afroperial (a classical fusion of imperial Roman tradition blended with modern African cuisine) in Aurelia’s, awaken your senses in the opulent Octavia’s Day Spa and sip a delicious cocktail to the views of the setting African sun at Neptune’s Pool Bar.

Livingstone

Included Hotel

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa (Or Similar)

Blending perfectly within the lush surroundings of the Zambezi River bank, the David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa offers four-star accommodation close to Victoria Falls, an impressive natural wonder of the world. Named after the first European explorer to see Victoria Falls, the hotel is in easy reach of all the activities associated with this glorious naturescape, from microlight tours to elephant-back safaris. The hotel boasts river-facing rooms, ensuring each guest enjoys the same views. Visit the spa to indulge in a wide selection of exquisite treatments, savour delicious dishes in The Kalai Restaurant, a traditionally styled eatery with buffet and a la carte options, and enjoy an array of South African and international wine in the bar.

Chobe

Included Hotel

Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge (Or Similar)

Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge, located near Kasane in Botswana, offers a memorable safari experience beside the Chobe River. Surrounded by beautiful African wilderness, the lodge provides comfortable accommodation, relaxing facilities and opportunities to enjoy wildlife viewing. Guests can experience game drives, river cruises and stunning sunsets while discovering the region’s rich wildlife and natural beauty. It is an ideal destination for travellers seeking adventure, relaxation and an authentic African safari experience.

Cape Town

Included Hotel

The Westin Cape Town (Or Similar)

The Westin Cape Town hotel is a luxurious accommodation option located in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. With its modern design and stunning views of Table Mountain and the city skyline, it offers a truly unforgettable experience for guests. The hotel boasts spacious and elegantly appointed rooms, equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests can indulge in a variety of dining options, including a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views. The Westin Cape Town also features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a spa, and an outdoor pool, ensuring guests can relax and rejuvenate during their stay.

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