Ultimate Africa: Ocean, Rail & Safari

Destination:
Mauritius
Zimbabwe
Duration:
27 days
Travel Period:
April 2028 - April 2028

Overview

An adventure of epic proportions by cruise ship and luxury train, this tour has it all – from tropical islands to wildlife-packed wilderness, vibrant cities to thundering waterfalls. Cruise across the Indian Ocean from Mauritius to Cape Town, before boarding the world-renowned Rovos Rail in Pretoria, making your way to Victoria Falls via acclaimed national parks in Zimbabwe and Botswana, on a journey of a lifetime.
Tour experiences:
  • GOLD Restaurant, Spend a wonderful evening on a culinary adventure, immersed in all things Africa. You’ll dine on an epic 14 course dinner safari, tasting flavours from across the continent and hearing stories about its origins. All this is complimented by traditional puppets and other entertainment.
  • Rovos Rail, Affectionately known as the 'Pride of Africa', the Edwardian-style Rovos Rail reflects the timeless grace and high romance of African exploration in a bygone era, setting the scene for the truly unique journey that lies ahead. Step aboard the vintage wood-panelled coaches and sit back as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows.
  • Game Drives, Hwange and Chobe national parks are two of the biggest names on the African continent when it comes to wildlife spotting. You’ll have game drives in them both, ticking off a list of spots that includes lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes and many, many more.
Places visited:
  • Mauritius (3N)
  • Azamara Cruise (12N)
  • Pretoria (1N)
  • Rovos Rail (4N)
  • Chobe National Park (2N)
  • Victoria Falls (2N)
Price notes:
  • $900p.p non refundable & non transferable deposit required.
  • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2026. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
  • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
  • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
  • Tipping payable locally EUR 34 (Mauritius), ZAR 840 (South Africa), ZAR 700 (Rovos), USD 84 (Victoria Falls & Chobe).
  • Zimbabwe visa on arrival is not included in your tour cost, and is to be purchased locally.

What's Included

  • International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
  • 4* accommodation
  • 4-night Rovos Rail journey based on Pullman cabin
  • 12-night cruise on board Azamara Onward
  • Domestic transportation
  • Land Touring with guides and entrance fees
  • All meals
  • Visa fees for Australian passport holders (Zimbabwe visa on arrival is not included in your tour cost, and is to be purchased locally)
  • Cruise Gratuities and self-service laundry on board
  • Selected drinks, including alcoholic beverages, on board the cruise
Start:Mauritius Island, Mauritius
Finish:Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Type:Group tour (max 28)
Tripcode:
XTAA004O2_AU

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Your Itinerary

Days 1-2: Fly Australia to Mauritius

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Day 3: Explore Mauritius

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Day 4: Mauritius at leisure

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Day 5: Board the Azamara Onward

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Day 6: Cruise – Reunion

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Day 7: Cruise – At Sea

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Day 8: Cruise – Madagascar

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Days 9-10: Cruise – At Sea

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Day 11: Cruise – Richards Bay

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Day 12: Cruise – Durban

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Day 13: Cruise – At Sea

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Day 14: Cruise – Port Elizabeth

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Day 15: Cruise – At Sea

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Day 16: Cruise – Cape Town

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Day 17: Arrive Cape Town

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Day 18: All Aboard Rovos Rail

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Day 19: Rovos - At leisure

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Day 20: Rovos - Matobo National Park

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Day 21: Rovos - Hwange National Park

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Day 22: Arrive in Victoria Falls

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Day 23: Chobe National Park

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Day 24: Zambezi Cruise

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Day 25: Victoria Falls

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Days 26-27: Fly to Australia

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Travel Partner
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