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Explore a detailed comparison between the Zambezi Queen and the Chobe Princess below to assist you in choosing the ideal houseboat for your ultimate holiday experience. This comprehensive overview will differentiate between various aspects, including sleeping arrangements, dining options, facilities, and policies related to children, providing you with valuable insights to make an informed decision.
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Zambezi Queen
Experience ultimate luxury on the Chobe River, on a floating boutique hotel
Chobe Princess
Intimate and relaxed river safari experience, on a Chobe River houseboat
Zambezi Queen
Unforgettable wildlife encounters, traversing 25km (seasonal water levels permitting) of the Chobe River, along the banks of the Chobe National Park. Each evening the Zambezi Queen returns to the same mooring
Chobe Princess
Witness incredible wildlife scenes, traversing 50km (seasonal water levels permitting) of the Chobe River, along the banks of the Chobe National Park. Each night is spent at a different mooring
Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen offers 2 and 3 night scheduled departures weekly: Monday (2 nights), Wednesday (2 nights), & Friday (3 nights).
4 night sailings available on select departures only.
Chobe Princess
The Chobe Princess offers 2- and 3-night scheduled departures weekly: Monday (2 nights), Wednesday (2 nights), & Friday (3 nights).
4 night sailings available on select departures only.
Zambezi Queen
Children aged 13 and upwards are welcome on board the Zambezi Queen.
Children aged 13 and older are considered adults and will be charged the applicable adult rate.
A 30% single supplement charge applies to single children.
Two triple suites are available for children sharing with their parents
Chobe Princess
Children age 7 upwards.
Children aged between 7 to 12 will receive a 50% discount on the applicable adult rate and a 30% single supplement applies to single children.
Children aged 13 and older are considered adults and will be charged the applicable adult rate.
Only one child between the ages of 7 and 12 can share a cabin with two adults
Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen is equipped with 14 luxury air-conditioned suites
Comprising of 4 luxury suites and 10 suites (including 2 triple standard suites).
A single guide suite is available on-board
Chobe Princess
3 Chobe Princess Houseboats – 1 x 5 cabin houseboat; 2 x 4 cabin house-boats (all cabins are air-conditioned).
No triple cabins or guide cabin on-board.
One child ages 7-12 years can share a cabin with two adults.
This is limited to one cabin per night per houseboat and is subject to availabil-ity at time of reservation
Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen can be booked for exclusive use, accommodating 28 – 30 guests
Chobe Princess
The Chobe Princesses can be booked on an individual or exclusive use basis – Each houseboat sleeps 8 or 10 guests respectively
Zambezi Queen
Gaze at the spectacular surrounds from a private balcony in each suite, and enjoy 360-degree views from an elevated vantage point on the upper deck and luxurious lounge areas
Chobe Princess
Soak up the panoramic landscape from large sliding windows in each standard cabin, and private balconies in superior cabins. Experience 360-degree vistas from an elevated vantage point on the upper deck and lounge areas
Zambezi Queen
Set morning and afternoon activities on offer daily, including game viewing and bird watching river safaris, fishing excursions, village tours, and photographic safaris (Photographic safari boat to be pre-arranged)
Shared activities on motorized tender boats
Chobe Princess
Flexible activity schedule, guests can choose the timing of activities, including game viewing and bird watching river safaris, fishing excursions, village tours, and photographic safaris (Photographic safari boat to be pre-arranged)
Shared activities on motorized tender boats
Zambezi Queen
Buffet breakfast and lunch, with a varied choice of delectable dinner options. Start the day with an exotic choice of tea’s, and barista coffees
Chobe Princess
Buffet breakfast and lunch, with a scrumptious 3 course plated dinner. Enjoy a flavoursome selection of tea’s and filter coffee to start your day
Zambezi Queen
Mingle with the other guests in our sociable air-conditioned dining room, with individual dining tables
Chobe Princess
Discuss the excitement of the day with other guests, around 1 large dining table on the middle deck. Dining area can be separated into 2 tables as needed
Zambezi Queen
Spot game and enjoy the panoramic views from a refreshing plunge pool on the upper deck
Chobe Princess
Cool off and soak up the spectacular surrounds from a plunge pool on the middle deck
Zambezi Queen
Guests board via motorized boat from Kasane Immigration office, between 1pm and 4pm
Chobe Princess
Guests board via motorized boat from Kasane Immigration office, between 1pm and 4pm
Zambezi Queen
Complimentary return airport transfers from/to Kasane Airport
Chobe Princess
Complimentary return airport transfers from/to Kasane Airport
Please Note: Due to the size and the physical attributes of the Zambezi Queen, if the wind is stronger than 11 knots, she will not sail in the interests of guest safety. While sailing is weather dependent, we’ll make sure that all guests spend as much time as possible exploring the river and experiencing everything this unique area has to offer.