There can be few natural wonders as synonymous with Africa's raw wilderness as the great Chobe River. These waters divide Namibia's Caprivi Strip from
Botswana's
Chobe National Park, and its exotic banks boast one of the densest populations
of wildlife on the African continent. Teeming with life, this National Park sprawls across some 11 000
m of lush African bush, and is home to the largest populace of elephants in
the world – currently estimated at roughly 120 000. Along with the elephants,
prides of leopard and lion, huge groups of buffalo, waterbuck, roan, eland,
sable, giraffe, and, if you are lucky, one of the rare puku, can also be seen.
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river itself watch out for hippo and crocodile, and keep your binoculars at
the ready for spotting a rich selection of bird life.It is on this great expanse of untamed water an adventure unlike any other awaits. Why join the crowds on land-based game drives when you can experience the thrill of it all from your own private suite aboard a luxury 45 meter boat? The Zambezi Queen operates in 5-star opulence, and is all about pampering, indulgence, and superior comfort.
Whether you are dining on our third level restaurant watching the animals gather at the water at dusk, game viewing from one of our private boats, or attempting to land your first tiger fish, our professional team will be on hand to meet your every need.
The Zambezi Queen operates on the Chobe River, situated between Namibia and Botswana. The boat
is
based on the banks of the Caprivi Strip and is only a few kilometers from the
place where uniquely, four countries meet, namely Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana
and Namibia.The Zambezi Queen cruises on the banks of the magnificent Chobe National Park with its teeming wildlife and approximately 120 000 elephants and over 400 species of birds. The boat is also only 70km by road from one of the great wonders of the world, namely the Victoria Falls.
The Zambezi Queen is conveniently located about 80km from both Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Livingstone Zambia and 3km from Kasane International Airport all of which have international airports and operate regular scheduled flights out of Johannesburg, with Kasane been ideally suited to charter flights.
Transfers from airport to the boat are by road and takes approximately 90 minutes. Road transfer guests will be collected from immigration situated on the banks of the river at Kasane in Botswana for the 10 minute boat transfer to our docking station.
Access to the Zambezi Queen on the Namibian side is made possible by a 30 minute charter flight from Victoria Falls to Impalila Island followed by a 10 minute boat ride aboard one of our tender boats.
2 and 3 night program
Two Night Itinerary
Day 1
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Collection Kasane immigration Botswana (Note: Border closes at 4:30pm)
4.00pm - 5.30pm - Sunset cruise onboard the Zambezi Queen
7.00pm - Welcome and Briefing
8.00pm - Dinner on board Zambezi Queen
10.00pm - Bar Closes
Day 2
6.00am - Wake up call
6.45am - Breakfast
7.15am - Departure for half day game drive in Chobe National Park
11.30am - Land based 4x4 game viewing returns
12.00pm - Zambezi Queen leaves for cruise down Chobe River
12.30pm - Lunch
3.00pm - Zambezi Queen arrives at second base*
4.00pm - Depart for water based game viewing or cultural village tour by Mokoro* (African canoe)
6.00pm - Return from activities
8.00pm - Dinner
10.00pm - Bar Closes
Day 3
6.00am - Zambezi Queen leaves for home base
7.00am - Breakfast
8.30am - Zambezi Queen arrives at home base
10.00am - Depart for Kasane Immigration
*Please note that sailing and Mokoro tours are subject to weather and water conditions.
Den Lodge is situated in the east Caprivi on the banks of the Chobe River,
which forms the border of 4 countries (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and
Zambia). The lodge is equally easy accessible from these countries as well as
from South Africa. Guests will be met at the Kasane immigration office in
Botswana and transferred to the lodge by boat. The guests leave their vehicles
at the Kasane border post, at secured parking.
are
fully air-conditioned and have a hairdryer.
with its teeming wildlife
and approximately 120 000 elephants and over 400 species of birds. The boat is
also only 70 km by road from one of the great wonders of the world, namely the
Victoria Falls.
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suites. Because of the limitations regarding power, none of the suites have
been fitted with air conditioning units. However, each private space has been
designed with the African summer in mind, and clever use of shutters situated
on the outer edge of the deck and fans ensures a cool experience even during
times of the year when external temperatures soar. Uniquely, the entire boat
including the top deck, living and dining area, has mosquito screening.
