African River Cruise Destinations

African river cruises center on two legendary waterways and the wildlife that gathers along them. Here is what waits.

The Chobe River

The border of Botswana and Namibia and the star of African river cruising — huge elephant herds, hippo, buffalo, crocodile and spectacular birdlife at the water’s edge.

Chobe National Park

One of Africa’s great game reserves, viewed from both boat and open 4x4 — lion, leopard and the famous elephants.

The Zambezi River

The mighty river above and below Victoria Falls — sunset cruises, game-rich banks and gateway to the Falls themselves.

Victoria Falls

“The Smoke That Thunders” — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, an essential pairing with any Zambezi or Chobe cruise.

The Caprivi Strip (Namibia)

Namibia’s lush riverine panhandle along the Chobe and Kwando — remote, wild and wonderful for birding.

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