Namibia Camps & Lodges
Zambezi Queen, Chobe River, Namibia
A Houseboat in Namibia
Camp Details
Traversing from Botswana across to the Namibian side of the Chobe River, The Zambezi Queen is like a floating boutique hotel. Complete with a plunge pool and sublime social spaces on the upper deck, it takes you up the Chobe with Namibia on one side and the Chobe National Park on the other; the wildlife and landscape scenes unfold and change before your eyes.
Bring your camera! The photographic moments are out of this world, and you can get closer to the action by going out on a tender boat.
Experience the thrill and tranquility of an authentic African adventure, with all the luxurious comforts of a boutique hotel.
WHY CHOOSE ZAMBEZI QUEEN?
- Take a seat at your own private table and enjoy panoramic views of the wildlife during breakfast and lunch.
- Staying on board the Zambezi Queen is like being on a permanent game viewing vehicle, but with a much higher comfort factor.
- No trip to the Chobe is complete without trying your hand at a fishing safari where if you’re lucky, you may even catch a tiger fish.
- With over 450 species, a mix of terrains and a dramatic African backdrop, the Chobe River is the perfect setting for a highly rewarding bird watching safari.
- The Chobe River is an unforgettable photographic safari destination, and one of the wildlife photographers’ hotspots in Africa.
Questions about Zambezi Queen
How does a houseboat compare with staying at a lodge?
The Zambezi Queen works like a floating boutique hotel, moving up the Chobe with Namibia on one side and Chobe National Park on the other. Guests describe it as a permanent game viewing vehicle with a far higher comfort factor, with a plunge pool and social spaces on the upper deck and private tables at breakfast and lunch.
How do we get on board?
Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and the Kasane immigration office on the Botswana side are included, followed by a boat transfer between Kasane immigration and the Namibian immigration office. The vessel traverses from Botswana across to the Namibian side of the river, so the border formalities are part of the arrival.
What can we do from the boat?
Guided water-based game viewing and birding are included, along with catch and release fishing, where tiger fish are the prize, a guided water-based photographic outing and a cultural tour of a local village. Tender boats take you closer to the action, and with over 450 species recorded the birding is a draw in its own right.
Activities
Zambezi Queen Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01 March - 30 November | Suite | ZAR 15688 |
| 2025 | 1 December 2025 – 28 February 2026 | Suite | ZAR 14124 |
| 2026 | 01 March - 30 November | Suite | ZAR 17570 |
| 2026 | 1 December 2026 – 28 February 2027 | Suite | ZAR 15819 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Zambezi Queen rates include:
• Accommodation, all meals, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, local beer & wine
• Guided water-based game viewing and birding
• Guided water-based fishing (all fishing is strictly catch and release)
• Guided (non-professional) water-based photographic safari**
• Guided cultural tour of a local village
• Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and Kasane Immigration Office located on the Botswana side of the Chobe River
• Boat transfers between Kasane Immigration Office and Namibia Immigration Office located on the Namibian side of the Chobe River
Questions about Zambezi Queen
How does a houseboat compare with staying at a lodge?
The Zambezi Queen works like a floating boutique hotel, moving up the Chobe with Namibia on one side and Chobe National Park on the other. Guests describe it as a permanent game viewing vehicle with a far higher comfort factor, with a plunge pool and social spaces on the upper deck and private tables at breakfast and lunch.
How do we get on board?
Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and the Kasane immigration office on the Botswana side are included, followed by a boat transfer between Kasane immigration and the Namibian immigration office. The vessel traverses from Botswana across to the Namibian side of the river, so the border formalities are part of the arrival.
What can we do from the boat?
Guided water-based game viewing and birding are included, along with catch and release fishing, where tiger fish are the prize, a guided water-based photographic outing and a cultural tour of a local village. Tender boats take you closer to the action, and with over 450 species recorded the birding is a draw in its own right.
Activities
Child Policy
Zambezi Queen accepts children from age 7 and older accompanied by an adult.
Questions about Zambezi Queen
How does a houseboat compare with staying at a lodge?
The Zambezi Queen works like a floating boutique hotel, moving up the Chobe with Namibia on one side and Chobe National Park on the other. Guests describe it as a permanent game viewing vehicle with a far higher comfort factor, with a plunge pool and social spaces on the upper deck and private tables at breakfast and lunch.
How do we get on board?
Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and the Kasane immigration office on the Botswana side are included, followed by a boat transfer between Kasane immigration and the Namibian immigration office. The vessel traverses from Botswana across to the Namibian side of the river, so the border formalities are part of the arrival.
What can we do from the boat?
Guided water-based game viewing and birding are included, along with catch and release fishing, where tiger fish are the prize, a guided water-based photographic outing and a cultural tour of a local village. Tender boats take you closer to the action, and with over 450 species recorded the birding is a draw in its own right.
Activities
Activities
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