CroisiEurope set to launch first Africa river cruise
River cruise specialist CroisiEurope launches its first Africa programme on December 5.
The all-inclusive nine-day safari cruise will be on a new ship, the RV African Dream, with a maximum of 32 passengers.
It will include a four-day cruise on the Chobe and Zambezi rivers followed by a stay at a luxury lodge and will end with a visit to Victoria Falls.
The new ship will have eight suites, six with French balconies and two with larger terraces.
Guests will also have use of a lounge bar, panoramic restaurant, small pool and a rooftop terrace.
Unlike most CroisiEurope cruises, where there is no choice at mealtimes, there will be a choice of three options.
The cruise will also include mini safaris in jeeps and smaller boats, led by expert local guides, and a visit to a nearby village.
The lodge, which has been bought and completely renovated by the cruise line, is on Impalia Island.
Prices lead in at £3,900 per person, including internal flights and transfers but not including international flights.
Customers can also add on a three-day pre-cruise programme in Cape Town, with a visit to Robben Island, a wine estate and the Cape of Good Hope.
A second ship, RV African Dream II, is due to be launched at the end of 2018. It will operate a cruise only itinerary.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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