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From the Cape to the Falls | AmaWaterways
from $14,070 pp

  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Destinations: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe

A luxury African journey awaits you, combining iconic destinations with the perfect balance of a river safari. Guests explore Cape Town and the Winelands, enjoy Big Five safaris near Kruger, cruise the Chobe River aboard the Zambezi Queen, and end at the breathtaking Victoria Falls—blending culture, wildlife, and natural wonders into one seamless experience.

SAVE: Enjoy added value per stateroom when you reserve select 2026 or 2027 departures.

The River Cruise Sale arrived! Set Sail with Exclusive Offers.
Balcony Stateroom Rewards: Complimentary Prepaid Gratuities, Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade.
Suite Rewards: Complimentary Prepaid Gratuities, $100 Onboard Credit Per Stateroom, One Complimentary Bag of Laundry per Week

Receive AAA Member Benefit:
Up to $600 Per Stateroom Discount, Plus a Welcome Gift of wine and chocolates for Europe and $50 per stateroom onboard credit for Asia, Africa, Egypt, & Colombia

-PLUS-
RECEIVE a Future Travel Credit (FTC) to be used on a future tour or cruise booking.
The trip value is based on the total trip/booking value (including cruise air, insurance, activities, etc.) at time of booking.

Booking Window: August 16 – 29, 2026
Travel Window: January 1 – December 31, 2027


Featured Sailing:
10-Day From the Cape to the Falls River Cruise (Mar.  9, 2027) in a Balcony stateroom from: $14,070 per person.

Other dates available. Select "Price My Trip" to get a free quote from an experienced AAA Northeast travel advisor.

Call to Book 1-800-652-8816
Included With Your Trip

AAA Member Benefit

  • $300 per stateroom savings plus a welcome amenity ($50 per stateroom onboard spending credit)

AAA Vacations Amenities: 

  • $150 per stateroom onboard spending credit (7 to 11 nights)
  • $300 per stateroom onboard spending credit (14 nights)


What's Included:

  • 9-night luxury stateroom accommodation 
  • Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring free
  • high-speed internet access where applicabale
  • Mini fridge, desk and sitting area
  • Bottled water replenished daily

An Array of Amenities
  • Sun-deck pool and lounge areas
  • Panoramic windows and viewing decks
  • Fitness room
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
  • complimentary bike where applicable


All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • Dining at premium hotels and safari lodges
  • Complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Award-Winning Dining

A World of Exploration
  • Wild life viewing
  • Safari game drives in a private reserve near Kruger
  • Boat Safaris on the Chobe
  • Cultural visit to Victoria Falls
  • Personal headset for easy exploration
  • Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
Additional Information

Itinerary: 8-Day Charms of the Mekong River Cruise
Zambezi Queen

Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Day 2: Explore the Cape of Good Hope
Day 3: Robben Island Tour and Wine Country Dinner
Day 4: Begin Your Cruise on the Zambezi Queen
Day 5: View Wildlife on a Boat Safari
Day 6: Experience Life & Wildlife Along the Chobe
Day 7: Safari in Chobe National Park and Transfer to Victoria Falls
Day 8: Experience Victoria Falss and the Zambezi
Day 9: Explore Victoria Falls and Livingstone
Day 10: Depart Victoria Falls and Return to Jo'burg

AAA Travel Advisors Help Plan Your Trip:
AAA membership gives you access to your own dedicated travel team, ready to help you plan and book your perfect trip. Let a AAA travel advisor customize your vacation from start to finish. Whether you're heading somewhere new or returning to a favorite spot, our team has the skill and expertise to make it seamless. Don’t just get advice — book with us for a smooth, stress-free planning experience.

Departure Dates
Start: March 9, 2027
End: March 18, 2027
Price: $14,070 pp


Price My Trip
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Product Code: AAA-AW_CapetoFalls_060826NW

Terms & conditions for awarded AAA Future Travel Credit (FTC): Member must book a NEW cruise or tour with a AAA Northeast Travel Advisor. NEW cruise or tour booking must be valued at $3,000 or more. Travel must be booked within one year of the FTC issue date. Travel can happen at any time. Only one FTC is redeemable per future reservation.

Terms and Conditions: Upgrade Rewards Program is valid on select 2027 Europe,
Mekong, Egypt, and Colombia River cruises (excluding Africa) featuring a qualified retail
offer (Save, Free Land, Free Air, Triple Savings, City Escapes, Solo10). Applicable to new
FIT and Group reservations made April 1 - December 31, 2026, and must be booked
through a qualifying travel agency. Combinable with current retail promotions, Loyalty
Benefits, Future Cruise Benefits, Referral Savings, and Combination Cruise Savings;
not combinable with private sales or industry rates. Offer is not combinable with Group
Discount unless sailing is eligible for Enhanced Group Offer or Limited-Time Group
offer. Guests in balcony staterooms (Cat. CB–AA; AmaMagna Cat. AB, AA) receive
a complimentary one-category upgrade (excluding suites; subject to availability) and
prepaid cruise gratuities. Guests in suites (Cat. A+, AA+, S, SS, SB, SA, GS, OS, LS)
receive prepaid cruise gratuities, $100 onboard credit per stateroom ($50 per person),
and one complimentary bag of laundry per week. Travel advisors receive a $100 gift card
per eligible reservation after deposit (not combinable with enhanced commission offers).
Select offers may be combined to give guests the best overall value; however, overlapping
benefits (e.g., stateroom upgrades, prepaid gratuities, or onboard credit) cannot be
applied more than once. Must mention promo code UR2027 at time of booking. Offer
is capacity controlled, subject to availability, and may be changed or withdrawn at any
time. Other restrictions may apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors
or omissions. For full terms and conditions, please visit AmaWaterways.com/terms-
conditions. V26APR01LE



All rates are per person in USD, cruise-only, include port fees, and are based on double occupancy in an entry-level stateroom unless otherwise noted. Offers apply to select sailings and new bookings only. Unless a reduced single supplement is specifically stated, solo travelers in double-occupancy staterooms must pay the full single supplement before receiving any discounts. Ask about Solo Traveler promotions. Offers are not combinable with other promotions or discounts, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability, and may change or end without notice. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs, and airfare are not included. Additional restrictions apply. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct errors or omissions at any time.