Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rains and migrant birds.
Summer rains and migrant birds.
Zambezi Queen
Caprivi (Zambezi), Namibia · National park
Lodge's own rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Speciality stay
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, All meals and 9 more
14 rooms
Suite, Luxury Suite · Sleeps up to 28 guests
Children 13 and over
Family rooms available
By road
about 105 km from Katima Mulilo airport (MPA)
Limited Wi-Fi
Power around the clock
From about A$1,360
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Zambezi Queen
Zambezi Queen brings the Chobe riverfront into view from a 14-suite houseboat on the Namibian side of the river. Each suite has a private balcony, while the four Luxury Suites have two. Days centre on boat safaris, birdwatching, catch-and-release fishing and visits to a local village. Back on board, guests share a dining room, bar and upper-deck plunge pool. All meals and a selection of drinks are included. Children aged 13 and older are welcome, and two triple suites accommodate a third guest. Scheduled two- and three-night departures keep the experience focused on the river.
“A river-based alternative to a lodge safari, with private balconies and a shared plunge pool between wildlife outings. It suits birders and travellers who want their time in the bush centred on the water.”
Best for
BirdersPhotographersLeisureGroupsFamilies
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantBuffaloBirdlife
Elephants and buffalo gather along the Chobe riverfront, with more than 450 bird species in the surrounding area.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Non-premium drinks
- Boat safaris
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Cultural visits
- Photography safari through 28 February 2027
- Kasane airport road transfers
- Immigration boat transfers
- Private balcony
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
Flights, visas, comprehensive travel insurance and transfers from other regional gateways or nearby lodges cost extra. The conservation and community levy is additional to the accommodation tariff; online prices include a levy.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Premium alcoholic drinks, laundry and curio purchases cost extra; gratuities are discretionary. From 1 March 2027, an exclusive-use photographic boat costs ZAR 2,000 per night, with a two-night minimum and limited availability.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Limited Wi-Fi
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 28 guests
- Suite10 at the property · Private balcony, Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Electronic safe
- Luxury Suite4 at the property · Two private balconies, Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Electronic safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 105 km from Katima Mulilo airport (MPA)
- Transfers
- Return road transfers from Kasane International Airport to immigration and onward tender-boat transfers are included. Allow 45-60 minutes for immigration formalities; secure parking in Kasane can be arranged for self-drive guests.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 13:00 until 16:00
- Children
- Ages 13 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Accepted currencies
- NAD, ZAR, BWP, USD
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
- 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: Green season
- April: Green season
- 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 and migrant birds.
Summer rains and migrant birds.
May
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Jun
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks. Migratory birds begin arriving.
Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks. Migratory birds begin arriving.
Oct
Best time to visitWildlife: Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Drier winter months bring more wildlife to the riverbanks.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rains and migrant birds.
Summer rains and migrant birds.
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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