Voucher valid for use between 25 Dec 2026 and 8 Feb 2027.
Inclusions
Accommodation
Exclusive Use for 8 or 10 People
Drinks
All House Drinks (soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, non-premium spirits, local beer and wine)
Meals
All Meals & Snacks
Experience
All Road Transfers between Kasane Airport & Kasane Immigration Office | Excursions & Activities including Fishing; Riverfront Game Viewing, Motorised Boat Safaris & a Cultural Tour of a Local Village.
Surprise
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When can I travel?
Voucher valid for use between 25 Dec 2026 and 8 Feb 2027.
SADC Residents Only | Simple T&Cs: Vouchers allow flexibility to book your dates immediately or later on for spontaneous travel. If you change your mind before booking, or don't make a booking before the voucher expires, convert your voucher to 100% credit towards an alternate getaway or request a refund via your Secret Getaway online wallet section. Once your booking is confirmed with the hotel, their own T&Cs will apply.
Amenities
Bar
Wi-Fi
Safe
Lounge
Aircon
Game Drives
Pool
Breakfast
Laundry
Shuttle Service
Room service
Games
Location
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Evacuation cover – guests are advised to take out their own relevant travel insurance
- All drinks not listed under inclusions (incl. spirits, sparkling wine and dessert wine)
- Any other road transfers requested
- Items of a personal nature (Curio shop purchases, Gratuities etc.)
- Land-based open vehicle game drive in the Chobe National Park, Botswana – (passports are required)
- A Community Development Levy of R150 per person per night aboard the Chobe applies in 2026 and R165 per person per night in 2027. This levy can be settled directly with the property upon confirming your booking.
- The Chobe Princesses welcome children age 7 years and upwards.
- Children 7 years old and above are included in the guest count.
- Please note that no babysitting services, separate activities and/or menus are available for children.
With only a small number of guests per boat, staying in one of the three Chobe Princesses is like being on your very own houseboat. The entire boat can also be booked exclusively, giving you your very own private villa on the water. The beautiful combination of tasteful decor and laid back charm will inspire relaxation as soon as you step foot aboard one of the Princesses. Even leaving your cabin will be hard as you can gaze at the changing African landscape from the comfort of your bed.
As you drift down the Chobe River and spot incredible wildlife scenes, you'll be able to completely relax in an intimate river safari experience. The Chobe National Park boasts one of the densest populations of elephant on the African continent, estimated at approximately 120 000. The Park is also home to a large number of buffalo, leopard and lion, along with a variety of antelope and abundant birdlife and is within travelling distance of one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Two of the Chobe Princess houseboats feature four cabins each, while the third is slightly larger with five cabins. Each cabin accommodates two guests, with the option of a king-sized bed or twin beds. All cabins include an en-suite bathroom with a shower and are air-conditioned for comfort.
Designed to make the most of the surroundings, each cabin features large sliding windows that open to uninterrupted views of the Chobe River. Drift off to the gentle sounds of hippos and wake to the sight of elephants gathering at the water’s edge.
- Guided game viewing safaris by motorised tender boat
- Guided birding safaris by motorised tender boat
- Guided fishing for tiger & bream by motorised tender boat (catch and release basis/fishing equipment and bait provided)
- Use of specialised photographic boat (if available)
- Guided cultural village walk.
The Chobe Princesses are moored on the Namibian side of the Chobe River.
Here's information on how to reach the houseboats:
- By Car: If you're on a self-drive safari, secure parking can be arranged for your vehicles next to the Botswana Immigration Office. The GPS co-ordinates are S 17° 46’ 48” / E 025° 11’ 23”. Please advise at time of booking whether you require secure parking.
- By Air: There are four main access points by air:
- Kasane International Airport, Botswana (BBK) is about 15 minutes from the Botswana Immigration Office
- Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe (VFA) is about 1 ½ hours from the Botswana Immigration Office
- Livingstone Airport, Zambia (LVI) is about 2 hours from the Botswana Immigration Office
- Katima Mulilo Airport, Namibia (MPA) is about 2 ½ hours from the Botswana Immigration Office Arrival & departure procedure
- Once guests arrive at the Botswana Immigration Office, a Zambezi Queen Collection staff member will help with their luggage as well as formalities at passport control as guests exit Botswana
- A Zambezi Queen Collection staff member will then transfer guests by motorised boat to the Namibia Immigration Office, on Impalila Island, where they'll get their passport stamped.
Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen as there is a short walk to the immigration office. Both the Botswana and Namibia immigration offices open at 07h30 and close at 16h30 daily. Should guests know beforehand that they'll arrive at the Botswana Immigration Office before 13h00 on the day of their arrival, please notify our reservations office 48 hours before arrival
- Collection is from 13h00 on the day of arrival
- Drop off is from 08h30 on the day of departure
