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Zambezi Queen

Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana
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Manhattan Beach, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The accommadations aboard the Zambezi Queen were exceptional and the staff led by Wayne and Vicky Nel went above and beyond to insure that all our needs and requests were accomadated in a timely, efficient manner. The onboard and excursion activities offered on the Zambezi Queen were outstanding. We highly recommend a few days aboard the Queen should you choose... More

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Austin, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Our three night stay on Zambezi Queen was a wonderful experience-- definitely a highlight of our trip to Africa. We found the boat very comfortable, and the entire staff welcoming and dedicated, the choices in food and drink satisfying, and the included activities well worth participating in. There is no better way to experience the peace and natural beauty of... More

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Chatsworth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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Our stay on the Zambezi Queen was the best part of our African holiday. We chose the three night itinerary and was sorry it wasn't longer. What a fun, fun time!!!!!!! The accommodations are both comfortable & beautiful. The staff was outstanding and the food, though not exceptional, was very good. All of the activities offered were top rate and... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. My greatest wish is that everyone experiences what we did. The staff made us feel so welcome and looked after our dietary needs so well, that is was a very sad moment when we had to leave. What an experience to see the animals up close, and everyone is so sensitive... More

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chorley
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Very attentive staff very comfortable cabins all with balconies. Boat does not really go anywhere but wanders up and down short stretch of the chobe allowing you to explore on small boats the exceptional animal and bird life. Good food, nothing too much trouble, only gripe was that air conditioning could be better.Very relaxing way to see this beautiful area. More

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Ilkley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The Zambezi Queen is unique. It is not a cruise holiday - the ZQ is moored in Namibian waters and does sail but because of the river restrictions, most of the sailing is in small motor boats. The ZQ makes a fantastic base for a series of water and land based game drives. They make great use of the nearby... More

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Vienna
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Of course that is not all- it is rather to describe the outstanding good feeling on the little luxurious floating hotel and with everything around - safari drives along the Chobe river, watching dozens of elephants,buffalos,hippos,antelopes, some lizards ,leguans and crocodiles and many many beautiful birds (as well lots of vultures).We had an excellent driver/guide bringung us very close to... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Going on the Zambezi Queen for 3 nights was one of the best holiday ever. It's hard to describe in words all that we experienced during this stay. Saying it was amazing is not describing it correctly for the reason being that it was so much more then that. This must be on everyoned "bucket list". More

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JHB
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

What a dream, the setting, staff & boat were. The 6 hours it took to do a 3 hour safari in the Chobe was unfortunate due to 4 border crossings. On a 2 day visit, I would suggest you rather do the sunset Chobe game boat & enjoy the Zamezi queen during the second day. I would suggest management move... More

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Espoo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

I was leading a Finnish group in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. We spent three days on the Zambezi Queen and everyone of us enjoyed every minute. The boat itself is like luxurious floating hotel. The staff and service is extraordinary, someboby is most of time taking care of you but not in a disturbing way. You can see beautiful... More

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Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana
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