*T&Cs apply. Price is subject to cash or cash equivalent payments.
T&Cs apply. Price is subject to cash or cash equivalent payment.
VIKING 2030
OBERAMMERGAU
Hosted Tour |
Oberammergau to Budapest | 31 July 2030 | 14 Days
Includes Cruise & 2-Night Extension in Budapest
From $14,690 pp twin share*
T&Cs apply. Price is subject to cash or cash equivalent payment.
Southern Africa 2028
Debbie Rains will be your Gallivanter Travel host throughout this 19-day Southern Africa adventure, travelling with the group from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Together, you’ll head out on safari in Chobe and Hwange, spend three nights aboard a Lake Kariba houseboat and sit down to a home-hosted lunch in Victoria Falls.
Wilderness of Southern Africa 2028
Safari By Land & Water
CHOBE GAME DRIVES AND RIVER CRUISES
FULL-DAY HWANGE SAFARI, BUSH PICNIC
3 NIGHTS ON A LAKE KARIBA HOUSEBOAT
VICTORIA FALLS, HOME-HOSTED LUNCH
TABLE MOUNTAIN & CAPE POINT
From $18,724 pp twin share*
Journey at a Glance
From game drives and river cruises in Chobe and a bush picnic in Hwange to three nights aboard a Lake Kariba houseboat, the roar of Victoria Falls and the coastal views of Cape Town, here’s a look at what awaits on your Southern Africa journey.
19 Days
Motor Coach & Flights
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe
19 Days
Motor Coach & Flights
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe
19 Days
Motor Coach & Flights
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Johannesburg to Cape Town – Safari by Land & Water
- Thu, 27 Apr | Johannesburg, South Africa
- Fri, 28 Apr | Johannesburg
- Sat, 29 Apr | Chobe, Botswana
- Sun, 30 Apr | Chobe
- Mon, 1 May | Chobe
- Tue, 2 May | Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Wed, 3 May | Hwange
- Thu, 4 May | Hwange
- Fri, 5 May | Lake Kariba
- Sat, 6 May | Lake Kariba
- Sun, 7 May | Lake Kariba
- Mon, 8 May | Victoria Falls
- Tue, 9 May | Victoria Falls
- Wed, 10 May | Victoria Falls
- Thu, 11 May | Cape Town, South Africa
- Fri, 12 May | Cape Town
- Sat, 13 May | Cape Town
- Sun, 14 May | Cape Town
- Mon, 15 May | Cape Town
Route Map
YOUR ITINERARY
11 NIGHTS | OBERAMMERGAU TO BUDAPEST
2 NIGHTS BUDAPEST
Including Passion Play in Oberammergau
YOUR ITINERARY
11 NIGHTS | OBERAMMERGAU TO BUDAPEST
2 NIGHTS BUDAPEST
Including Passion Play in Oberammergau
DAY 1 | THURSDAY, 27 APRIL 2028
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
You’re on your way to southern Africa, where your search for wildlife will take you from grasslands and dry woodlands to rivers and lakes.
DAY 2 | FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2028
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
- Destiny Exclusive Hotel & Convention Centre
Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city! This afternoon, transfer to your hotel for the evening and enjoy a relaxing evening before your adventure in search of the “Big 5” begins tomorrow. Dinner tonight is on your own.
DAY 3 | SATURDAY, 29 APRIL 2028
Johannesburg > Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Chobe National Park, Botswana
Johannesburg > Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Chobe National Park, Botswana
- Chobe Bush Lodge
- Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, board a plane for a short flight to Victoria Falls,* where you will meet your Tour Manager before continuing to your lodge for the next 3 nights in Botswana. Enjoy some time at leisure at the lodge before gathering with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
DAY 4 | SUNDAY, 30 APRIL 2028
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
- Chobe Bush Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early with the sounds of the local wildlife ahead of your first game drive in Chobe National Park, an excellent location to search for elephants and buffalo. You and your fellow travelers will ride in open-air vehicles with a local expert who will be able to tell you all about the creatures you’ll see along the way. Later in the morning, enjoy some free time. After lunch at the lodge, board your private boat and take to the waters of the Chobe River in search of hippos and aquatic birds while sipping on cool beverages.
DAY 5 | MONDAY, 1 MAY 2028
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
- Chobe Bush Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day early with a private game cruise on the Chobe River and see the animals visiting the water first thing in the morning. After your search, return to the lodge for some free time, perhaps relaxing by the pool or stopping by the spa. After lunch this afternoon, enjoy a game drive in Chobe National Park, where you may spot giraffes, hyenas, or zebras. Later, enjoy a dinner cruise along the gentle waters of the Chobe River during an exclusive boat ride with your fellow travelers.
DAY 6 | TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2028
Chobe National Park > Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Hwange National Park
Chobe National Park > Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Hwange National Park
- Iganyana Tented Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely final morning in Chobe National Park. After breakfast, take a 90-minute drive to Victoria Falls, where we will stop for lunch. Savor fresh, local ingredients while you look over the gorge to the Zambezi River below. Next, it’s off to Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, for a late afternoon game drive. This national park is home to over 100 types of mammals and 400 bird species, giving you the chance to look out for cheetahs, lions, giraffes, and so much more.
DAY 7 | WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2028
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
- Iganyana Tented Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is another day to rise early in search of the “Big 5”. After breakfast, spend a full day on a game drive in Hwange National Park. By enjoying a picnic lunch break, you can venture deep into the bushland and maximize your chances of spotting buffalo, elephants, and other animals gathering in the park. Return to the lodge for dinner. You’ll savor your meal and the memories of the day’s extensive safari.
DAY 8 | THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2028
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
- Iganyana Tented Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, search for the “Big 5” your way, because it’s your choice! Return to an open-air vehicle and enjoy a morning game drive -OR- join an expert national park guide on a game walk, giving you the rare opportunity to search for wildlife up close, including seeing some plants, insects, and reptiles you may not spot otherwise. After, return to the lodge and relax over lunch. This afternoon, you will be returning to the park for another glimpse into the animal kingdom.
DAY 9 | FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2028
Hwange National Park > Lake Kariba
Hwange National Park > Lake Kariba
- Zambezi Cruise & Safaris
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a final morning in the park before driving to Lake Kariba, the world’s largest artificial lake. Board your private safari boat which will be your home for the next 3 nights. With limited access to technology, revel in the experience of floating along the still waters, seeing breathtaking sunsets, and searching for local wildlife in the water.
DAY 10 | SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2028
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba
- Zambezi Cruise & Safaris
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, trade the water for land on a wilderness drive through the bush. Arrive at a local chief’s village, where you meet his family and gain insight into daily life and traditions in the community, before returning to the safari boat for lunch. Later, watch the red and orange tones of the setting sun spread across Lake Kariba during a sunset nature cruise.
DAY 11 | SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2028
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba
- Zambezi Cruise & Safaris
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, travel in a small tender boat and visit a remote fishing community. Return to the boat for lunch. After arriving at the Gwai River Mouth, disembark and take a nature walk through the bush. This evening, stargazing coupled with a delicious meal will be a dining experience you won’t soon forget.
DAY 12 | MONDAY, 8 MAY 2028
Lake Kariba > Victoria Falls
Lake Kariba > Victoria Falls
- Ilala Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch
Your safari boat experience will come to a close this morning as you drive back to Victoria Falls. Upon arriving at the Ilala Lodge, enjoy lunch. Then, grab your poncho because this afternoon you will visit the exhilarating natural wonder of Victoria Falls! At 5600 feet wide and 354 feet tall, this waterfall is one of the world’s largest.
DAY 13 | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2028
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
- Ilala Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, start your day with a visit to Chinotimba township. Visit a local market, where you can barter for goods and experience daily life. After, you will visit the modest home of a local family for lunch. Your host will prepare an authentic, simple meal with you and share what life is like around Victoria Falls. Following your home visit, return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Perhaps you will join an optional tour taking a relaxing cruise on the Zambezi River, a body of water that separates Zimbabwe and Zambia, whose banks are frequented by the local animals.
DAY 14 | WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2028
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
- Ilala Lodge
- Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 will bring you to view elephants at a local sanctuary. Hear stories from these gentle giants’ caretakers and learn about the efforts to understand, care for, and protect these intelligent and inspiring creatures. Continue learning about animal conservation and care with a visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust for an Impact Moment. The staff at the VFWT will review some of the incredible work they do, ranging from wildlife rehabilitation to community outreach and disease research. You will have the afternoon free to do as you wish. This evening, you will join your fellow travelers for a 3-course dinner under the stars on the bank of the Zambezi River.
DAY 15 | THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2028
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Cape Town, South Africa
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe > Cape Town, South Africa
- Southern Sun the Cullinan Hotel
- Breakfast
Fly from Victoria Falls and arrive in Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest city. Known as the Mother City, Cape Town sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the flat-topped silhouette of Table Mountain. Its lively waterfront, historic neighbourhoods and dramatic coastline set the scene for the next four nights, with time to discover the city’s character and explore the Cape Peninsula.
DAY 16 | FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2028
Cape Town
Cape Town
- Southern Sun the Cullinan Hotel
- Breakfast
Today, set off for a half-day city tour of Cape Town. Climb aboard a cable car for a ride up Table Mountain, voted the 8th Wonder of the World. Have your camera ready – the views at the top of Table Mountain are postcard-worthy. Then, explore Cape Town, known as the “Mother City”. Founded in 1652 by Dutch sailors, Cape Town boasts intricate, layered Cape Dutch architecture.
DAY 17 | SATURDAY, 13 MAY 2028
Cape Town
Cape Town
- Southern Sun the Cullinan Hotel
- Breakfast, Dinner
Today, enjoy a full-day peninsula tour that explores the length and both sides of Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern-most point of the African continent. Behold amazing and dramatic scenery as the road winds along steep cliffs overlooking the ocean far below. Visit the famous penguins that live on Boulders Beach. Finally, get a true taste of the local culture during a home-hosted dinner in Cape Town.
DAY 18 | SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2028
Cape Town
Cape Town
- Southern Sun the Cullinan Hotel
- Breakfast, Dinner
With a full day at leisure, explore Cape Town in depth. This is the perfect location to end an epic tour of southern Africa. This vibrant, cosmopolitan city celebrates culture, beauty, and charm with its strong Euro-Africa blend, great sights, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Visit the Victoria and Alfred waterfront – a mecca of shops, restaurants, bars, harbor rides, and amazing views of Table Mountain. Sit down for a farewell dinner complete with a cultural performance and local dishes. It is the perfect finale to a truly unforgettable experience.
DAY 19 | MONDAY, 15 MAY 2028
Cape Town
Cape Town
- Breakfast
Bid farewell to South Africa when you leave beautiful Cape Town! Depending on your departure flight time, you will have access to a day room.
Please note, river conditions and local regulations may occasionally require itinerary adjustments, and hotels are subject to change.
Pre Prague Extension
Optional
Extend your journey with 3 nights in Prague
Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradčany Castle, visit the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and stroll along Charles Bridge.
Pre Prague Extension
Optional
Extend your journey with 3 nights in Prague
Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradčany Castle, visit the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and stroll along Charles Bridge.
DAY 1 | SUNDAY, 28 JULY 2030
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel, with the rest of the day yours to explore this enchanting city at your own pace. Wander through its charming streets, savour traditional Czech cuisine and soak up the local atmosphere, with a Viking Host on hand to help you make the most of your stay.
DAY 2 | MONDAY, 29 JULY 2030
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Set out on a panoramic tour of Prague, including a guided walk through Prague Castle. Few cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republic’s atmospheric capital that clings to its history with unwavering passion. Prague’s medieval architecture is its most prominent style, but the city is also a rich repository of Romanesque, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings that stir the imagination. Later, enjoy free time to visit some of the city’s landmarks or museums. (B)
DAY 3 | TUESDAY, 30 JULY 2030
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Spend the day further exploring Prague on your own. See more of the Old Town or check out some of Prague’s more modern sights such as the Frank Gehry–designed Dancing House, an office building inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Cross Charles Bridge, see the Astronomical Clock and the Lennon Wall, and stand in historic Wenceslas Square. Stroll past the colorful cottages on Golden Lane, or visit the Jewish Quarter and see the 13th-century Altneuschul, Europe’s oldest active synagogue. (B)
DAY 4 | WEDNESDAY, 31 JULY 2030
OBERAMMERGAU,GERMANY
OBERAMMERGAU,GERMANY
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Oberammergau to begin your cruise tour. (B)
Oberammergau to Budapest
includes cruise and 2 nights in Budapest
From
$14,690
pp (twin share)*
Inclusions
- 12 Days Cruise
- 4 Countries
- 10 Guided Tours
- 2 Nights in Budapest Post Cruise
- Onboard Meals and Beverages
- All Onboard Tipping and Gratuities
- Port Charges and Government Taxes
Exclusions
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Transfers
Prague, Pre-Extension
3 nights pre-extension optional
From
$1,690
pp (twin share)*
Inclusions
- 3 Nights in Prague
- 3 Breakfasts
- 1 Guided Tour
- All transfers
- Services of a Viking Host
- All Transfers
Exclusions
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Activities
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Transfers
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