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Zambezi Queen
Launch Year
2009
Refit Year
2019
Tonnage
1,000
Capacity
28
Cabins
14
Accessible
0
Zambezi Queen
  • Introduction
  • Gratuities
  • Staterooms
  • Dining
  • Enrichment
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Fitness
  • Kids & Teenagers
Beer, wine & soft drinks at lunch & dinner
Exclusive special events
Choice of shore excursions In every port
Bikes for passenger use
Speciality restaurants included
Free Wi-Fi Included

Designed specifically for wildlife viewing, the intimate 28-passenger Zambezi Queen made her debut in one of the world’s most captivating places, Africa’s legendary Chobe River. As she drifts along the river, animals perceive no threat, affording you with once-in-a-lifetime up-close game experiences. Additionally, to ensure no harm to the environment, the eco-friendly Zambezi Queen uses a water jet propulsion system, fuel-efficient and low-emission generators, and a solar heating system. An enclosed, air-conditioned dining room, lounge and bar grace the top deck, as well as an open-air Sun Deck complete with plunge pool. Suites feature private balconies where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the river and African landscape. Throughout the day, be treated to complimentary South African wines, beer, local spirits, soft drinks and bottled water. And on one special night, enjoy an African-themed dinner with traditional dishes and entertainment.

Available cruises aboard the Zambezi Queen
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Discover Africa
25th July 2025 for 9 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Victoria Falls
Cruise Only prices from £12,480pp
Stars of South Africa
25th July 2025 for 14 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £16,172pp
Wildlife & the Falls
27th July 2025 for 12 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Victoria Falls ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park
Cruise Only prices from £15,130pp
Golden Trails of East Africa
27th July 2025 for 16 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Arusha ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Lake Manyara ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Arusha
Cruise Only prices from £18,153pp
Discover Africa
15th August 2025 for 9 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £11,765pp
Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights
15th August 2025 for 13 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Rovos Rail ~ Pretoria ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £14,642pp
Stars of South Africa
15th August 2025 for 14 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £15,457pp
Wildlife & the Falls
17th August 2025 for 12 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £14,569pp
Golden Trails of East Africa
17th August 2025 for 16 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Arusha ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Lake Manyara ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Arusha
Cruise Only prices from £17,668pp
Stars of South Africa
19th September 2025 for 14 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Please call for availability
Discover Africa
19th September 2025 for 9 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Victoria Falls
Please call for availability
Golden Trails of East Africa
21st September 2025 for 16 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Victoria Falls ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Arusha ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Lake Manyara ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Arusha
Please call for availability
Wildlife & the Falls
21st September 2025 for 12 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Victoria Falls ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park
Please call for availability
Stars of South Africa
21st November 2025 for 14 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Please call for availability
Rivers & Rails of Africa 13 Nights
21st November 2025 for 13 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Rovos Rail ~ Pretoria ~ Johannesburg
Please call for availability
Discover Africa
21st November 2025 for 9 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Victoria Falls
Please call for availability
Wildlife & the Falls
23rd November 2025 for 12 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Victoria Falls ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park
Please call for availability
Golden Trails of East Africa
23rd November 2025 for 16 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Victoria Falls ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Arusha ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Lake Manyara ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Arusha
Please call for availability
Stars of South Africa
6th February 2026 for 14 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ Chobe National Park ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £14,308pp
Discover Africa
6th February 2026 for 9 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ Chobe National Park ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £10,962pp
Golden Trails of East Africa
8th February 2026 for 16 nights
Johannesburg ~ Victoria Falls ~ Chobe National Park ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Arusha ~ Tarangire National Park ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Lake Manyara ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area ~ Serengeti National Park ~ Arusha
Cruise Only prices from £16,808pp
Wildlife & the Falls
8th February 2026 for 12 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ Chobe National Park ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £13,327pp
Stars of South Africa
6th March 2026 for 14 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg
Cruise Only prices from £15,238pp
Discover Africa
6th March 2026 for 9 nights
Cape Town ~ Victoria Falls ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Victoria Falls
Cruise Only prices from £11,891pp
Wildlife & the Falls
8th March 2026 for 12 nights
Johannesburg ~ Kasane ~ ~ Chobe National Park ~ ~ Victoria Falls ~ Kasane ~ Victoria Falls ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park ~ Johannesburg ~ Kruger National Park
Cruise Only prices from £14,334pp
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