...

Call our river cruise specialists on 023 8268 7278

Call us on 023 8268 7278

Rated Excellent

Price match promise

£4,275 donated

Low Deposits

Golden Trails of Africa

Leave your cares behind and set off on an exclusive cruise through the stunning continent of Africa, a spellbinding display of nature in its purest and most awe-inspiring forms.

Travel by land, air and river across the continent and experience the beauty of each region with a dedicated itinerary, luxury accommodation, and a host of amenities at your disposal on an AmaWaterways River Cruise.

Join a select group of like-minded explorers on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure and take to one of the most celebrated continents in the world.

4.8
Star Image
from 892 reviews
  • Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
  • Ship: Zambezi Queen
  • Duration: 16 Nights
  • Departure: Mar - Nov
AVG PER PERSON*
£5,661
Enquire Now

Golden Trails of Africa Cruise Prices

Starting price per person
Mar 23, 2025
£16,115
Choose
Nov 09, 2025
£9,100
Choose
Mar 08, 2026
£17,330
Choose
Mar 08, 2026
£17,330
Choose
Apr 05, 2026
£16,425
Choose
Apr 12, 2026
£17,500
Choose
Apr 12, 2026
£17,500
Choose
Apr 26, 2026
£17,347
Choose
May 03, 2026
£17,407
Choose
May 03, 2026
£17,407
Choose
May 10, 2026
£17,407
Choose
May 24, 2026
£5,661
Choose
May 24, 2026
£5,661
Choose
May 31, 2026
£18,830
Choose
May 31, 2026
£18,830
Choose
Jun 07, 2026
£6,530
Choose
Jun 07, 2026
£6,530
Choose
Jun 14, 2026
£18,115
Choose
Jun 21, 2026
£18,269
Choose
Jul 12, 2026
£17,740
Choose
Jul 19, 2026
£17,886
Choose
Jul 26, 2026
£17,594
Choose
Aug 02, 2026
£17,886
Choose
Aug 02, 2026
£17,886
Choose
Aug 09, 2026
£17,886
Choose
Aug 09, 2026
£17,886
Choose
Aug 16, 2026
£19,445
Choose
Aug 16, 2026
£19,445
Choose
Aug 30, 2026
£18,565
Choose
Nov 01, 2026
£17,484
Choose
Nov 08, 2026
£17,254
Choose
Mar 09, 2025
POA
Choose
Apr 06, 2025
POA
Choose
Apr 13, 2025
POA
Choose
Apr 27, 2025
POA
Choose
May 04, 2025
POA
Choose
May 11, 2025
POA
Choose
May 18, 2025
POA
Choose
Jun 01, 2025
POA
Choose
Jun 08, 2025
POA
Choose
Jun 22, 2025
POA
Choose
Jun 29, 2025
POA
Choose
Jul 06, 2025
POA
Choose
Jul 13, 2025
POA
Choose
Jul 20, 2025
POA
Choose
Jul 27, 2025
POA
Choose
Aug 03, 2025
POA
Choose
Aug 10, 2025
POA
Choose
Aug 17, 2025
POA
Choose
Aug 24, 2025
POA
Choose
Aug 24, 2025
POA
Choose
Aug 31, 2025
POA
Choose
Sep 07, 2025
POA
Choose
Sep 14, 2025
POA
Choose
Sep 21, 2025
POA
Choose
Sep 28, 2025
POA
Choose
Oct 05, 2025
POA
Choose
Oct 12, 2025
POA
Choose
Oct 19, 2025
POA
Choose
Nov 02, 2025
POA
Choose
Mar 22, 2026
POA
Choose
Mar 22, 2026
POA
Choose
May 17, 2026
POA
Choose
May 17, 2026
POA
Choose
Jun 28, 2026
POA
Choose
Jun 28, 2026
POA
Choose
Jul 05, 2026
POA
Choose
Jul 05, 2026
POA
Choose
Aug 23, 2026
POA
Choose
Aug 23, 2026
POA
Choose
Sep 06, 2026
POA
Choose
Sep 13, 2026
POA
Choose
Sep 20, 2026
POA
Choose
Sep 27, 2026
POA
Choose
Sep 27, 2026
POA
Choose
Oct 04, 2026
POA
Choose
Oct 04, 2026
POA
Choose
Oct 04, 2026
POA
Choose
Oct 04, 2026
POA
Choose
Oct 11, 2026
POA
Choose
Oct 18, 2026
POA
Choose
More Dates

Golden Trails of Africa Cruise Itinerary

Join your fellow adventurers on an exhilarating itinerary of excursions designed to help you make the most of your Golden Trails of Africa cruise.

Note: Day 17 – do not schedule your onward flight until after 6:00 p.m.

Day 1

Johannesburg

After meeting your AmaWaterways representative at the airport, transfer to the Fairlawns Hotel.

Day 2

Johannesburg / Zambezi Queen

Fly to Kasane, Botswana before transferring to the Zambezi Queen, where you can enjoy an evening Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner.

Day 3

Zambezi Queen

Join a thrilling morning boat safari before returning to the ship for lunch. Later, embark on another boat safari.

Day 4

Zambezi Queen

Enjoy a full-day safari of Chobe National Park, complete with a picnic.

Day 5

Zambezi Queen

Join a morning visit to a local African village. In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari. Alternatively, try bird watching or fishing. Tonight, partake in an African-themed dinner.

Day 6

Zambezi Queen / Victoria Falls

Transfer to Victoria Falls and explore the town, or try some hotel-exclusive activities. Later, partake in a cocktail reception and have dinner aboard a vintage steam train.

Day 7

Victoria Falls

Embark on a guided tour of Victoria Falls before enjoying some leisure time. Later, join a private sunset cruise complete with drinks and tapas.

Day 8

Victoria Falls

After breakfast, embark on your flight to Johannesburg before transferring to the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel.

Day 9

Johannesburg

Join a fascinating tour of Soweto followed by lunch. Later, enjoy a multi-course dinner.

Day 10

Johannesburg

Fly to Kilimanjaro and meet an AmaWaterways representative. Then, be transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Day 11

Arusha / Tarangire

Join a Tarangire National Park safari before checking into the Treetops Lodge.

Day 12

Tarangire

Enjoy a morning bushwalk with a lodge naturalist. In the afternoon, join a safari and a sunset drive.

Day 13

Tarangire / Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro

Visit a local village before embarking on an exhilarating game drive through Manyara National Park. Enjoy a picnic while you travel to The Manor at Ngorongoro.

Day 14

Ngorongoro

Embark on a full-day visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a picnic held on the floor of the crater.

Day 15

Ngorongoro / Serengeti National Park

Fly to the Serengeti before your afternoon game drive.

Day 16

Serengeti National Park

Explore the iconic Serengeti during a morning safari, followed by another after lunch.

Day 17

Serengeti National Park / Arusha

Enjoy one last morning safari before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Have lunch before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return flight home.

GOLDEN TRAILS OF AFRICA CRUISE SHIPS

Trustpilot Reviews

GOLDEN TRAILS OF AFRICA RIVER CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Take to the unbridled beauty of Africa aboard your luxury voyage

Johannesburg

Serengeti National Park

Victoria Falls

Tarangire National Park

Golden Trails of Africa Deals

Take to the unbridled beauty of Africa aboard your luxury voyage with Crui.se

AmaWaterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Johannesburg Johannesburg / Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen / Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Arusha / Tarangire Tarangire Tarangire / Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Ngorongoro Ngorongoro / Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park / Arusha
AVG PER PERSON* £ 5,661
AmaWaterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Cape Town Cape Town / Victoria Falls (EMBARK) Victoria Falls Chobe National Park Visit to Local African Village Victoria Falls (DISEMBARK) Victoria Falls / Johannesburg
AVG PER PERSON* £ 2,703
AmaWaterways
Departure:
VISITING: Cape Town Cape Town (EMBARK) Safari By Boat Chobe National Park Local African Village Victoria Falls (DISEMBARK) Victoria Falls Victoria Falls / Rovos Rail Rovos Rail - Hwange Game Reserve Rovos Rail - cross into South Africa Pretoria
AVG PER PERSON* £ 11,869
AmaWaterways
Departure:
VISITING: Cape Town Cape Town / Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen / Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Victoria Falls / Rovos Rail Rovos Rail Pretoria / Johannesburg
AVG PER PERSON* £ 11,643
AmaWaterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Cape Town Cape Town / Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen / Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Johannesburg Kruger Park Kruger Park / Johannesburg
AVG PER PERSON* £ 13,012
View More

Golden Trails of Africa Cruise Review

“Me and my friend have been looking for the perfect Africa cruise to go on for a while now and we’re a hundred percent certain that this is it. We had an amazing time, our time on the ship was brilliant and we loved the multi-course dinner. We especially loved staying at the Treetops Lodge and we’ll definitely sail with AmaWaterways again.”

Valerie Aster and Melissa Coolidge, Lichfield, Staffordshire

Golden Trails of Africa FAQ

Are the excursions mentioned in the itinerary included in the Golden Trails of Africa cruise package?

Yes, all excursions are included in the Golden Trails of Africa cruise package.

Is there an elevator on board the Zambezi Queen?

No, the Zambezi Queen does not come equipped with an elevator.

What amenities are available in our staterooms?

The Zambezi Queen’s suites include private balconies, en-suite bathrooms (complete with Bao Body products), glass windows spanning from floor-to-ceiling, sliding shutters for sun protection and privacy, in-room safes, and sliding mosquito net doors for your comfort.

Cruise With Confidence

Our mission at crui.se is to help you and your loved one’s book and experience the best cruise holiday imaginable. We’re different in that, our customers come first, not our suppliers or profit margins. Get in touch and let us help you set sail.

ABTA protected

Over 20 cruise brands to choose from

Low deposits from £500

All Inclusive cruises

Best deals & discounts

Community driven

Brand agnostic

We take care of everything

Custom built cruise holidays

Seraphinite AcceleratorOptimized by Seraphinite Accelerator
Turns on site high speed to be attractive for people and search engines.