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Posted by admin on 12/21/2010
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No Comments Queen takes you cruising in urban cool where fierce lions feed
Cocktail hour: a barman is shaking up a mean cosmopolitan, Dean Martin is crooning and, under a constellation of twinkling LED lights, the tanned clientele are sprawled on funky suede sofas, gin and tonics in hand, gossiping into the dusk.
Posted by admin on 12/1/2010
Zambezi Queen
Overview by: www.redcarpetworldtravel.com
Experience the thrill of a unique African safari from the deck of your own private suite aboard a luxury 148 ft. boat based on the magnificent Chobe River.
Posted by admin on 12/1/2010
All hail the Zambezi Queen
Article by: www.iol.co.za
November 30 2010 at 06:19am
With our many rivers, it’s sad that house-boating in southern Africa is not as big as the paddle and steam boat traditions of the Mississippi.
Posted by admin on 10/26/2010
Enjoying the African bush from the river
andylove
Cape Town, South Africa
Oct 16, 2010 | Trip type: Couples, Friends getaway
A truly wonderful time aboard. The staff and service were superb, the food excellent and accommodation luxurious. There was bountiful game and we came away feeling like we had a unique experience in the bush.
Posted by admin on 9/21/2010
Afloat on a great African river
The Big Story : Botswana
Sep 19, 2010 12:00 AM | By Bobby Jordan
Bobby Jordan finds a thrill at every turn during a wine safari on the Chobe
From the roof comes the professor’s cry: “Red-billed ox-pecker on the left! Make that two ox-peckers!”
A flotilla of hippo ears stalks us through the mud as our boat lurches to starboard in pursuit of smaller prey.
Read the rest of the article at www.timeslive.co.za
Posted by admin on 9/14/2010
Magical Moments
Lyn_17051960
Sydney, Australia
Sep 5, 2010
Waking in the middle of the night to a full moon lighting up the river as a herd of elephants crossed with trunks in the air was something just magical. We spent our first few days on the African continent on Zambezi Queen and were treated to 5 star service and facilities and a wonderfully different safari experience. Read More…
Posted by admin on 9/14/2010
Red carpert treatment on the Chobe, literally!
RhinoAfrica
Sep 2, 2010
The Zambezi Queen is a relatively new product and having been on a few of the other houseboats that operate in the area, I can safely say that there is no comparison. The rooms are large with beds facing the large sliding doors for optimal views and they seem to have thought of everything. Read More…
Posted by admin on 9/14/2010
This experience has that magical “ingredient x” that makes it universally appealing!
Catherine-CapeTown
Cape Town
Aug 11, 2010
I operate my own camps in Botswana and I have had the very good fortune to experience many of the best Safari Camps and Lodges due to my work…
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Posted by admin on 9/14/2010
Unbelievable Experience
astill
Pongola, South Africa
Jul 27, 2010
This houseboat is a 5 star floating hotel!!!! Our stay was absolutely fabulous! It far exceeded my expectations for anything that would exist in Africa. It was also very amazing to us (me and my husband) how smooth everything went. Read More…
Posted by admin on 9/14/2010
I can’t wait to return!
HelenPretoria
Pretoria,
Jul 24, 2010
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience a few days on the Zambezi Queen at least once. I fully intend returning as soon as possible!
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Trip Advisor
- The most beautiful Valentine's Day February 16, 2012TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars What a way to spend Valentine's Day! From the minute we stepped on the boat the staff were wonderful, friendly and helpful. We sepnt two nights on the boat and did every activity imagineable -... […]ANITAM63, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Outstanding service and staff February 14, 2012TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars We stayed on the Zambezi Queen for two nights/three days. The rooms are nicely furnished and well dedicated. Bathroom is a good size and was kept clean. The meals on the Zambezi Quean are served... […]dt95, Austin, Texas
- The most stunning experience January 18, 2012TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars My husband and I just came back from the most stunning & relaxing 3 days on the Zambezi Queen! We had an extremely relaxing time filled with a variety of activities that you could choose. We did game... […]VanillaCapeTown, Cape Town
- Wonderful unique experience January 17, 2012TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars Recently spend 3 amazing nights on the ZQ - we took our 2 children with us aged 12 and 19 -I think they enjoyed it more than us, The staff are really great and nothing is a hassle or a problem. Loved... […]SteveMoubs, Cape Town
- Fun River Safari Experience January 6, 2012TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars My partner and I recently spent 2 nights on the Zambezi Queen because we wanted to try a river safari as we had done several land-based safaris previously. From the very start, Kate was very prompt... […]jmleon72, Chicago
- Best holiday of our lives having travelled the world. December 20, 2011TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars Bev and I were privileged to experianced a better than world class holiday on the Zambezi Queen. A simply flawless experiance beyond what I've ever experianced. John Bond […]JBdiamonds
- December Safari - CT Funlovers December 19, 2011TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! this was a new experience (12-15 Dec) for some of our 10 strong party, for others an eager revisit.We were really impressed with the whole offering- superb service,5 * food, game viewing 'for... […]Johnvds, Cape Town Central, South Africa
- Fantastic experience November 21, 2011TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars I recently got married at Victoria Falls and after the wedding our family and friends joined us for a holiday on the Zambezi Queen. The transfer from the Vic Falls hotel to the boat was very smooth... […]cptsha, Shanghai, China
- Best safari ever November 19, 2011TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars I'm astounded by the last review by holidayteddy, I wonder if we are reviewing the same Zambezi Queen. I visited the boat on October 17, and had a very different view of things. The whole experience... […]GregoryB201, Sydney
- Disappointing November 14, 2011TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars We based our holiday around the Zambezi Queen after reading all the wonderful reviews - actually it was the worst part of our African Adventure.To get to the boat is quite a journey from livingstone... […]holidayteddy, London, United Kingdom