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Botswana
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Namibia

Zambezi Queen Houseboat Safari

We offer an unforgettable safari experience aboard the luxury Zambezi Queen.

ZAMBEZI QUEEN:

Experience the ultimate luxury safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, a unique floating boutique hotel on the breathtaking Chobe River. Over 2 or 3 unforgettable nights, enjoy exceptional game viewing from the water as elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife gather along the riverbanks. Relax in elegant surroundings, savour delicious cuisine, and witness spectacular African sunsets while exploring one of Southern Africa’s richest wildlife destinations in complete comfort.

Your Journey Mapped Out

2/3 Nights on the Zambezi Queen Houseboat | Double or Twin Suite
  • Boat game drives on the Chobe Channel

Itinerary (Day by Day)

Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane Airport. Road and boat transfer to the Zambezi Queen (via Botswana and Namibia immigration offices). With only a few guests per houseboat, a stay aboard provides every guest with a sense of intimacy and exclusivity.

Stay: Zambezi Queen Houseboat
Room: Standard Suite

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner & selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

 

With 2 and 3 nights departures - you can choose how many nights you would like to spend on board!

This luxurious riverboat captures the spirit and adventure of a bygone era in a contemporary African waterside setting.  The boat explore the Zambezi and Chobe river systems, providing exceptional wildlife viewing, bird-watching, and tiger-fishing opportunities.

Stay: Zambezi Queen Houseboat
Room: Standard Suite

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner & selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

End your safari soaking up the last of the African sunshine before your transfer to Kasane Airport for your onward flight home.

What's Included?

International flights (See estimated flight price mentioned below)
Meet and greet at Kasane Airport by our representative.
Return road & boat transfers from Kasane Airport to the Zambezi Queen
2 / 3 Nights on the Zambezi Queen
Standard Suite
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
All wine, local beers, soft drinks, mineral water, tea & coffee on board
Community Development Levy of R150.00 per person per night
Activities:
Water-based game viewing and bird watching on tender boats
A land-based cultural tour of a local village
Tiger & bream fishing in season
Services of professional and knowledgeable Botswana English-speaking guides
Travel information pack

What's Excluded?

X Entry visa to Botswana / Namibia
X Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
X Malaria – Botswana & Namibia are malaria areas
X Meals and drinks not specified
X Laundry services
X Gratuities to the guides and boat staff
X All expenses of personal nature
X The boat reserves the right to charge for lost or damaged equipment.

Dates & Rates

DATES

Valid until:  30 November 2027

The Houseboats operate on set departure days:

2-Night safaris:  Departs every Monday & Wednesday
3-Night safari:  Departs every Friday

RATES

SA Resident Price per Person Sharing:

2-NIGHTS 3-NIGHTS
Until 28 Feb ‘27 R30,010 pps (SAVE R12,715 pp) R40,448 pps (SAVE R5,172 pp)
1 Mar – 30 Nov ‘27 R39,766 pps (SAVE R19,072 pp) R55,422 pps (SAVE R7,758 pp)


INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA:

International flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town are available on Airlink.

  • Return flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town are included on Airlink, including airport taxes.
  • Fares for international/regional flights are subject to change and will be updated when we issue your tickets.

NOTES ABOUT THIS SAFARI

All rates are based in set Rand rates.

  • Please request a quote from our Safari Specialists for the best, most current rates according to your preferred time of travel.
  • Please treat all pricing as a guide only.
  • Southern Africa resident rates – proof of residency required with booking.
  • All rates are subject to increases beyond our control, including fuel price, government taxes, and exchange rate fluctuations.

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