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Type: Luxury Vessel

Summary: A floating boutique hotel in a class of her own

Feature: Enjoy unparalleled wildlife viewing along the Chobe River

Rooms: 10 standard suites & 4 master suites

Location: Chobe National Park, Botswana

Star rating: 5 Star

Nearest airport: Kasane International Airport

Transfer: Short road transfer from Kasane Airport to Kasane Immigration Centre and then a short tender boat ride to board the Zambezi Queen.

Luxury Holidays On Board Zambezi Queen

Described as a 'luxury floating hotel', Zambezi Queen offers a different take on a luxury Botswana safari. Two and three-night cruises take guests on a wonderful exploration of the Chobe River between Botswana and Namibia with plenty of daily activities to choose from. Relax on the top deck where there is a bar, dining area and plunge pool with loungers, before enjoying seasonal ingredients from the local markets across buffet lunches and evening dinners. Morning and afternoon activities include boat-based wildlife and birding safaris and a visit to a local village, although you can also enjoy the peace and tranquillity of game-viewing from your private balcony or from the viewing deck. If you wish to continue your adventures, Zambezi Queen is perfect to combine with a land-based luxury Botswana safari and a visit to Victoria Falls.

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Why Zambezi Queen is so special...

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Safari

Water-based safaris provide a different perspective on the wildlife that can be found along the Chobe River, bordering Namibia and Botswana. Each day, tender boats will take you in search of the wildlife, particularly the vast herds of elephants that can often be seen along the shoreline and splashing in the water amongst hippos and crocodiles. During the drier months, from March to November, many animals gather on the river bank in search of food and water. From September, the migratory birds start to arrive making it the best time for birders. Birding safaris are conducted by tender boat and led by a knowledgeable guide. Open-billed storks, rock pratinacoles and carmine bee-eaters are just some of the 450 bird species that can be seen along the captivating Chobe River.

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Culture & History

Hop on a tender boat for an excursion to a local village, located on the flood plains of the East Caprivi in Namibia. This is home to the Subiya tribe who have lived here for over 100 years. Woven baskets and beaded jewellery can be purchased and make great souvenirs, all while helping the villagers to make a living.

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Hotel Experiences

Keen photographers can enjoy access to a custom-made photographic safari boat. Accommodating just six guests, each of the swivel chairs has a mounting for SLR cameras and offers 360-degree views of the river and its surrounds. An experienced photographic safari guide will assist you in getting the perfect shot.

Hotel Experiences at Zambezi Queen
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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

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Overview

Overview

The stylish vessel boasts just 14 air-conditioned cabins, four of which are master suites. The standard suites have an en suite shower room and full-length sliding shutters onto the private balcony. The larger master suites have both front and side sliding doors onto the balcony for panoramic views of the river and its wildlife.

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Chobe National Park Travel Information

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Climate

Chobe National Park is a year-round destination with two distinct seasons. The wet season (from December to April) is an excellent time of the year for bird-watchers, while the light is often popular with photographers. The most popular time to visit is from May to November, during the dry season, when animals congregate around the Chobe River. August through to October are the hottest months.

Getting There

Chobe National Park can be reached by road from Kasane Airport (BBK), which can be reached in under two hours by air from Johannesburg. The park can also be accessed by road from Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia and Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe. The best route depends on where in the park you are visiting. Your Luxury Travel Specialist will advise on the ideal travel arrangements for your bespoke itinerary.

Safari

Whilst Chobe National Park is famous for its large concentrations of elephant (the highest density in Africa!) often seen gracing the banks of the mighty Chobe River, there are plenty of other species to look out for on daily game drives with expert rangers. These include - but aren't limited to - lion, leopard, zebra, Cape buffalo, hippo, puku and red lechwe.

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Cruising the Chobe River

A river cruise is an excellent way to safari in the park, with two and three-night cruises aboard the Zambezi Queen inviting you to explore the Chobe River bordering Botswana and Namibia. The changing scenery can be viewed from each of the cabins' private balconies, while you can also hop into the tender boats to explore the wildlife on the shoreline – including huge elephants and various other game. Species along the wildlife-rich waterway include kingfishers, fish eagles and herons, as well as hippos and crocodiles.

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Birdwatching

Home to plenty of marshes and floodland, Chobe National Park is excellent for birdwatching, with some 460 species to tick off the checklist. Birds you may spot include half-collared kingfishers, white-backed night herons, African skimmers and much, much more!

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