$12,999—Africa: 30-nt safari, private rail & all-inc Azamara

Some holidays are built around one experience. This 30-night journey keeps changing the scenery. A 5-star Johannesburg stay kicks off the touring before Chobe takes you into the wild. Two game drives bring the elephants close; a river safari reveals another side. Victoria Falls then raises the scale. Here, a privately chartered Royal Livingstone Express becomes one of the journey’s standout events. Travel towards Victoria Falls Bridge with dinner, drinks and railway stories onboard, before live performances around the fire. Then Cape Town brings mountains, vineyards and Atlantic coastline. For most Africa holidays, Cape Town would be the finale. Here, another chapter begins aboard Azamara Onward. Follow Africa’s Atlantic edge north to Namibia, where desert meets ocean. An overnight in Walvis Bay gives you more time to explore. Then comes St Helena, isolated deep in the South Atlantic and still difficult to reach independently. Cape Verde follows before the journey reaches the Canary Islands. Two nights in Madrid provide the final European bookend before flying home. Flights, hotel stays and transfers are included throughout, making an ambitious journey remarkably easy to take.

Specially crafted with Travelzoo members in mind, this 30-night version keeps the standout Africa and South Atlantic experiences of Imagine Cruising’s $16,999 journey but starts at $12,999—$4000 less per person. Our research found no cheaper way to recreate it, with self-packaging costing up to $1098 more per person.

What's included

• Flights
  • International flights from Australia* to Johannesburg and home from Madrid
  • One-way economy class flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
  • One-way economy class flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
  • One-way economy class flight from Las Palmas to Madrid
• Accommodation & meals^
  • 1 night at the 5-star Peermont D'Oreale Grande, Johannesburg, with breakfast
  • 3 nights at the 4-star Chobe Marina Lodge, Chobe, with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • 3 nights at the 4-star David Livingstone Safari Lodge, Livingstone, with breakfast
  • 2 nights at the 4-star Canopy by Hilton, Cape Town, with breakfast
  • 2 nights at the 4-star NH Madrid Eurobuilding, Madrid, with breakfast
• Included experiences
  • Two game drives in Chobe National Park
  • Chobe River safari
  • Guided Victoria Falls Walking Tour
  • Lady Livingstone River Safari
  • Privately chartered Royal Livingstone Express Historic Mulobezi Run
    • Three-course dinner with local beer, house wine and soft drinks
    • Onboard railway history talk
    • Bonfire entertainment with Makishi Dancers and Tujatane Choir
• Cruise
  • 17-night cruise aboard Azamara Onward, from Cape Town to Las Palmas
  • Ports of call: Lüderitz, Walvis Bay (overnight), St Helena, Praia (Cape Verde) and Las Palmas
  • All meals onboard
  • Select standard spirits, international beers and wines
  • Soft drinks, speciality coffees and bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • AzAmazing Evening
  • Evening entertainment and live music
  • Fitness classes and onboard activities
  • Unlimited self-service laundry
  • All port fees and government taxes
• Transfers throughout

When

The featured $12,999 fare departs Perth on 29 April 2028. It's an extra $300 to depart from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide. 

Book by 3 September 2026.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on an Inside cabin while cruising. Upgrades start at $2500 per person:

• +$2500 for an Oceanview cabin 
• +$3500 for a Veranda

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Holiday snapshot

Australia* - Johannesburg - Chobe - Livingstone (Victoria Falls) - Cape Town - Lüderitz - Walvis Bay - St Helena - Praia (Cape Verde) - Las Palmas - Madrid - Australia*

Itinerary highlights

Johannesburg begins the journey with an overnight stay, offering time to unwind before travelling deeper into Southern Africa.

Wildlife takes centre stage in Chobe, where three nights include two game drives and a river safari through one of Africa’s great wildlife regions, known for vast elephant herds and predators.

The mighty Victoria Falls awaits from Livingstone, with a guided walking tour and river safari. Then board the privately chartered Royal Livingstone Express for a special VIP evening. Travel towards Victoria Falls Bridge with dinner, drinks and railway stories onboard, before joining Makishi Dancers and the Tujatane Choir around the fire

Nestled beneath Table Mountain, Cape Town combines spectacular natural beauty with vibrant waterfront precincts, world-class wineries and a rich cultural heritage.

Dramatic desert landscapes meet the Atlantic coast in Lüderitz, a fascinating Namibian town known for its colourful German colonial architecture and rugged scenery.

Towering dunes and abundant marine life surround Walvis Bay, gateway to Namibia's striking Skeleton Coast and the immense Namib Desert.

One of the world's most remote inhabited islands, St Helena offers a rare opportunity to discover dramatic volcanic landscapes, rich maritime history and the island where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final years.

Colourful colonial architecture and a vibrant blend of African and Portuguese influences welcome you to Praia, the lively capital of Cape Verde.

Golden beaches, historic quarters and year-round sunshine define Las Palmas, the cosmopolitan capital of Gran Canaria and a favourite stop in the Canary Islands.

The journey concludes in Madrid, where elegant boulevards, grand plazas and renowned cuisine provide the perfect finale to this remarkable African and Atlantic adventure.