African Dream
In 2017, CroisiEurope Cruises introduced the African Dream to cruise the waters of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The 110-foot-long luxury vessel features eight well-appointed cabins; a bar/lounge; restaurant; small pool on the bow; and outdoor lounges on the stern and upper sun deck. With a friendly crew and a manageable number of daily excursions, guests can enjoy wildlife spotting along the lake shores and on a land safari in Matusadona National Park.
This Southern Africa cruise spans three nights in Zimbabwe. The weeklong itinerary also includes three nights at Croisi’s private Cascades Lodge, located on Impalila Island in Namibia (with flights to and from Kasane, Botswana). There, more safari excursions continue along the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, as well as in Chobe National Park, which is home to lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, water buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many more animals and colorful birds.
Passengers will also spend one night in Johannesburg, from which the trip begins with a city tour. Cruisers will also visit the town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where they can join a scenic walk and take in sweeping views of the world’s widest waterfall.
What We Love
Smart Layouts: All eight cabins are similar in size (two with outdoor decks on the lower bow). Each have decent storage space and incredibly comfy beds. Notably, the cabins have fairly large bathrooms (complete with a full-size standing shower) for a compact ship — you can even shampoo without your elbows crashing into the walls. At Cascades Lodge, bungalows are well situated with plenty of room in the main space, bathroom, and private outdoor terrace with plunge pool.
African-Inspired Modern Decor: The African Dream’s cabins and common areas are outfitted with natural wood grains and other natural building materials. Native potted plants, art, and maps draw in the local scenery, along with polished horns and artistic versions of African fauna. At Cascades Lodge, the luxury accommodations are decorated with natural materials and local artworks.