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3 Nights
Daily Tour
20 people
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DELUXE | CRUISE: The banks of the Chobe River boast one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Experience the thrill of water-based game viewing, seasonal fishing and cultural visits, all while staying aboard the Zambezi Queen luxury houseboat.
The Zambezi Queen is unique, in that it’s a sophisticated, elegant experience that has not lost the essence of all that is uniquely African. 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, leopards and lions, huge groups of buffalo, waterbuck, roan, eland, sable, giraffe, and, if you are lucky, one of the rare puku, can also be seen. In the 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. The Zambezi Queen 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, the professional team will be on hand to meet your every need.
Make your way to the Chobe Marina Lodge (Riverside Lounge) located close to Kasane Immigration Office on the Botswana side of the Chobe River. Here the Meet and Greet staff will meet you and assist you with your immigration forms. Please note that you will be required to complete immigration procedures for Namibia and Botswana. Your luggage will be taken by the Zambezi staff and transferred to your Zambezi Queen suite. Your transfers depart every hour on the hour between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. (note: the border closes at 4.30pm).
Embark on the Zambezi Queen Luxury African River Safari for 3 nights on the Chobe River. Guests arriving on the 1.00pm and 2.00pm transfers will enjoy lunch on arrival and for those guests arriving at 3.00pm or 4.00pm, a snack will be served on arrival. At 4.30pm today you will enjoy a water based game activity either from the main vessel or from the tender boats.
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 110 kilometres of 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. In the river itself, watch for hippo and crocodile, and keep your binoculars at the ready for spotting a rich selection of bird life.
At 7.00pm tonight, you will have a briefing from your captain and dinner will be served at 7.30pm.
After breakfast is served from 8.00am, you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of activities, water-based game viewing on tender boat or fishing from a tender boat or a local Village Tour in Namibia. You will return in time for lunch on the main vessel. Thereafter you will have some time to enjoy the pool deck or spend some time in the lounge as you view the river and wildlife around you. In the afternoon you have the option for a water-based game activity or fishing from the tender boat.
At 7.30pm this evening you will get to enjoy a traditional African dinner on board including African singing and dancing by the locals.
Breakfast will be served from 7.30am in dining room, thereafter you have the option of the following activities: water-based game viewing on tender boat or fishing from tender boat or land based 4 x 4 safari in the Chobe National Park (for the Chobe option your passport is required). You will return for lunch on board the main vessel and then some time again to relax and enjoy the vessels facilities. In the afternoon you have the option of the following activities: water-based game viewing on tender boat or fishing from tender boat or a visit to the local shebeen (bar), interacting with the locals and enjoying a drink. Dinner will be served at 7.30pm and after dinner the captain will give an interesting geographical talk. Enjoy time relaxing in the lounge with after dinner drinks.
Breakfast this morning starts at 7.30am and your departure from the vessel will be at 10.30am. You will then disembark in Kasane at the Kasane River Immigration Office, after having spent a few days taking in this unique African experience.
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