African River Cruises 2027
What the lines have announced, and how to secure the best dates.
Get Free Africa River Cruise QuotesAfrican river cruises in 2027 follow familiar patterns, with some useful additions. Here is what has been announced, and how to use it.
What the Lines Have Announced
AmaWaterways
Southern Africa programs for 2027 that pair Cape Town with a four-night Chobe River cruise on the Zambezi Queen and two nights at Victoria Falls, with longer versions adding Kruger or East Africa.
Zambezi Queen Collection
Direct departures on the Zambezi Queen and the three Chobe Princess houseboats, which can be chartered whole by a family or small group.
CroisiEurope
For 2027, two extra nights on its Zambezi safari cruise program, and an extra day in Cairo before its Nile cruise.
Nile lines
Viking, AmaWaterways, Uniworld and CroisiEurope all continue to sell Luxor–Aswan programs.
Itineraries, ships and dates change, so treat this as a starting point; our advisors check the live schedules before quoting.
How to Plan a 2027 Africa River Cruise
- Pick the season first. Dry-season months on the Chobe and the cool months on the Nile are the most requested. See when to go.
- Decide how much land you want. A short cruise with the Falls, or a two-to-three-week grand tour?
- Hold the cruise, then the flights. Kasane and Victoria Falls have limited flights; your advisor can hold space as soon as the boat is confirmed.
- Insure early. A long, multi-country trip is exactly when cancellation and evacuation cover matter. For guidance on choosing cover for a multi-country safari, see Cruise & Travel Insurance.
2027 Planning Questions
When should I book an African river cruise for 2027?
As early as you can. The Chobe houseboats have very few suites, the dry-season months fill first, and the flights into Kasane and Victoria Falls are limited, so the best combinations disappear early.
Are prices for 2027 already set?
Lines publish 2027 fares as departures open, and they can change. We do not list prices on this site; ask for a quote and our advisors will show you current fares and any offers.
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Sample Shapes for a 2027 Trip
| Trip | Length | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Falls and the Chobe | About 7–8 nights | Victoria Falls, transfer to Kasane, three or four nights on a houseboat |
| Cape Town, the Chobe and the Falls | About 2 weeks | Cape Town and the Winelands, a Chobe cruise, Victoria Falls |
| Grand southern Africa | 2–3 weeks | Add a land safari in Botswana, South Africa or East Africa |
| Egypt and the Nile | About 10–14 nights | Cairo and Giza, a Luxor–Aswan cruise, Abu Simbel |
These are typical shapes, not set products; every line packages them a little differently, and we can tailor them.
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