Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rains bring distinctive wildlife and birdwatching experiences.
Chobe Princess
Caprivi (Zambezi), Namibia
Photo: Zambezi Queen Collection · Source ↗
All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, All meals and 12 more
13 rooms
Cabin · Sleeps up to 26 guests
Children 7 and over
By air
15 min from Kasane Airport, Botswana (BBK)
Limited Wi-Fi
Generator power at set hours
From about A$940
per person / night, sharing (varies by season)
Overview
About Chobe Princess
Chobe Princess is a collection of three small houseboats that drift along the Chobe River between Namibia and Botswana. Each carries only eight or 10 guests, with air-conditioned cabins, a plunge pool, lounge and top viewing deck. Days centre on tender-boat wildlife viewing, birding, fishing and a village visit, while meals and selected drinks are included. It suits travellers who want an intimate river safari with changing moorings rather than a fixed lodge base.
“A well-contained river stay for couples, families and small groups who value time on the water.”
Best for
LeisureGroupsFamiliesChildrenBirdersPhotographers
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantBuffaloLionWild dogHyenaLeopardBirdlife
A small-boat Chobe River safari with water-based wildlife viewing and birding.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Soft drinks
- Mineral water
- Coffee and tea
- Non-premium spirits
- Local beer and wine
- Boat safaris
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Cultural visits
- Photographic safaris
- Road transfers
- Boat transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Viewing deck
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Limited Wi-Fi
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 26 guests
- Cabinsleeps 2 adults · King-sized bed or twin beds, Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, Electronic safe, Large sliding windows or doors
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kasane Airport, Botswana (BBK)
- 15 min transfer
- Chobe Princess
- How you arrive
- By air · 15 min from Kasane Airport, Botswana (BBK)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:00 until 16:00
- Check-out
- By 09:30
- Children
- Ages 7 and over. Some activities may have age limits, so check with the lodge
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR, USD, BWP
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Generator power at set hours
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Namibia
Level 1: Exercise normal safety precautions
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Namibia (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Good
- December: Green season
- Best time to visit
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rains bring distinctive wildlife and birdwatching experiences.
May
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter conditions bring greater concentrations of game along the riverbanks.
Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter conditions bring greater concentrations of game along the riverbanks.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter conditions bring greater concentrations of game along the riverbanks.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter conditions bring greater concentrations of game along the riverbanks.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter conditions bring greater concentrations of game along the riverbanks.
Oct
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter conditions bring greater concentrations of game along the riverbanks.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rains bring distinctive wildlife and birdwatching experiences.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates, inclusions, age rules and availability can change, so please ask the property for current details before you book.