Zambezi Queen by Mantis

Navigating the great Chobe River, the Zambezi Queen by Mantis is a 42-metre luxury floating boutique hotel that embodies sophistication in one of the planet’s most diverse landscapes.

Zambezi Queen by Mantis

With the all-inclusive offering, guests can indulge in exceptional meals, beverages, and activities while enjoying diverse vantage points for authentic game viewing.

Experience the beauty of the African wilderness in complete comfort and elegance.

With a guest-to-crew ratio of 3 to 2, the Zambezi Queen delivers an exceptional level of personal service and attention. The floating boutique hotel features 10 suites, averaging 155 sq ft (14.4 sq meters), and 4 luxury suites, averaging 165 sq ft (15.3 sq meters). Two of the suites are designed to accommodate up to three guests, ensuring a comfortable and well-appointed space. All with private balconies so you can soak up the Chobe River breeze and appreciate the endless views of the unique African landscape beyond.

Think of your time on the Zambezi Queen not as a mere river cruise, but as a floating boutique hotel that navigates the Chobe River, exploring its stunning surroundings throughout the day and returning to the same point each evening.

The Zambezi Queen sails on scheduled weekly departures every Monday (two nights), Wednesday (two nights) and Friday (three nights).

Property Facilities

24-hour Security
Bar
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Plunge Pool

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning
Balcony / Deck
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Hair Dryer
Laundry Service
Safe
Sala
Shower

Rooms

Suite

Our Zambezi Queen Suites are designed with your ultimate relaxation in mind. Each suite opens onto a front-facing balcony where you can watch the river gently flowing by and take in the stunning landscapes and elephants along the riverbank. Additionally, two of our Standard Suites are triple rooms, equipped with an extra single bed, comfortably accommodating up to three adults.

Luxury Suite

For added comfort, choose one of our four Luxury Suites located at the bow of the Zambezi Queen. These spacious suites each feature two private balconies that offer uninterrupted, panoramic views, ensuring you don't miss a moment of the surrounding beauty. The larger balcony is furnished with two comfortable deckchairs and a table, creating the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your exclusive front-row seat as the boat glides along the river.

Activities

Birding

With over 450 species, a mix of terrains and a dramatic African backdrop, the Chobe River is the perfect setting for a highly rewarding birdwatching safari. Birding season starts in September, when the first migrants arrive, boosting the bird population sometimes by 20% compared to the winter months. From December through to March birdlife on...

Cultural tours

One of the best ways to learn more about a country is to experience its culture. A village tour while on board the Zambezi Queen will take you by tender boat to a local Namibian village called Ijambwe, situated on the floodplains of the East Caprivi. Meet village elders and locals and gain a greater...

Fishing

No trip to the Chobe is complete without trying your hand at a fishing safari where if you’re lucky, you may even catch a tiger fish. One of the greatest fighting fish in the world, the tiger fish is the most sought after prize of these waters and is known for its ferocious spirit.

Game viewing

Staying on board the Zambezi Queen is like being on a permanent game viewing vehicle, but with a much higher comfort factor. Situated in the heart of the Chobe region with access to river frontage of the Chobe National Park, we also offer water-based game drives by tender boat, allowing you to experience the enormous...

Photography

Uninterrupted access to wild animals. Absolute silence. Golden light. The Chobe River is an unforgettable photographic safari destination, and one of the wildlife photographers’ hotspots in Africa. To help you capture that perfect moment, our custom-designed photographic safari boats are available on request and cater for 4 clients in individual photographic seats with ample space for big lenses.

Spa

Discover a new level of relaxation with the Zambezi Queen Spa—where curated treatments and river views come together in perfect harmony. Inspired by the rhythms of the Chobe, our spa offers a tranquil space to unwind and reconnect with nature, adding a gentle touch of indulgence to your river safari experience.

Special Interest

Birding
Fishing
History & Culture
Indigenous Culture / Art
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife