Chobe river houseboat safaris

Chobe river houseboat safaris operate on the Chobe river inside the Chobe National Park. This unique location makes for a wide range of activities from premier fishing and birding to photographic safaris.

For a luxury experience then choose the Zambezi Queen. For a more intimate experience the Chobe Princess is ideal.

Chobe river safari cruises – what to expect

exceptional tiger fishing on the Zambezi
and Chobe rivers with your own guide

buffalo. elephants (lots of them), giraffe, sable, monkeys, hippos, crocs. zebra

over 450 bird species

Chobe river boats

2025 SADC rates - standard cabin per person per night sharing March - November 2025 : ZAR 6 625.00

A Chobe river safari experience cruising 50 kms in the national park, incredible wildlife scenes and 450 bird species to be identified. En suite cabins with private river views

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Voyager

Cruising the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, the Voyager offers unique photographic safaris as well as the traditional fishing and game viewing. Accommodation for 10 guests in en suite cabins

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Zambezi Queen

2024 SADC rate ZAR 7 500 per person per night sharing (March to November)

Unmistakable icon on the Chobe river, luxury 5 star houseboat. Elegant cabins with sliding doors affording river views. Enjoy fishing, game viewing, birding, cultural visits and photographic safaris

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Access to the Chobe houseboat safaris and Chobe river is via the town of Kasane.
There is also easy access from Victoria Falls or Livingstone.
Alternatively visitors can fly directly
into Kasane International Airport.

You can fish for tiger on the upper Zambezi river throughout the year.
For the fly fisherman peak season is May through to October.

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Chobe National Park Safari

Chobe National Park safari, offers a wide choice of accommodation. Options include luxury safari bush lodges, self catering cottages and small owner managed lodges.

Kasane town

Although a small town, Kasane is a safari hub for travellers to neighbouring countries.
Numerous amenties are available from restaurants to take aways.
In addition to the shopping centres, there are banks, ATM’s,and fuel stations.

on the banks of the Chobe in comfortable en suite thatched chalets. Bushbuck, warthog and hippo visit the lodge's garden.

Kubu Lodge
best value for money

affording incredible views of the Chobe river and floodplains, a uniquely designed eco friendly lodge. Game walks and drives, boat cruises and cultural village

Chobe Elephant Camp
eco friendly

situated in Kasane close to all the amenities, an ideal place for budget travellers to Chobe. Each cottage is self contained with well equipped kitchen, open lounge lounge, secure

Chobe River Cottages
self catering

One of the best ways of enjoying Chobe is to take a houseboat vacation. These cruises combine the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise with all the exciting wildlife sightings of a safari.

Fishing is more than exceptional.

Birding on the Chobe river is very rewarding. Look carefully along the riverbanks for night herons and squacco herons. Fish eagles will let you know where they are and numerous stork species dot the islands and banks.

located on the Chobe river, a home from home experience is offered. Accommodation in double or family size rooms. Enjoy the amazing wildlife of the Chobe National Park on a game drive or river cruise.

Garden Lodge
on the banks of the Chobe

Bordering the Chobe National Park, luxury accommodation is offered. Facilities include pool deck, restaurant, beauty salon, fishing, day trip to Victoria Falls, game viewing by boat or vehiclee.

Chobe Safari Lodge
large choice of accommodation

set in natural bush gardens, Kwalape offers chalet, safari tents or standard room accommodation. On site restaurant, pool and a vriety of tours include river boat cruise and game drives

Kwalape
budget

close to the Park's entrance, located on an elevated ridge giving Chobe river views, Ngoma is a small boutique lodge. River cruises, picnic lunches, day and night game drives.

Ngoma Safari Lodge
Chobe river views

chobe national park

when is the best time to visit ?

April to November is considered the best time for game viewing.

For bird enthusiasts, the Chobe river is an all year round destination.

the Chobe river origin

starting life in Angola where it is known as the Kwando river. Next it flows through Namibia and Botswana where it is known as the Linyanti river. It’s final destination is the Chobe river before it drains into tghe Zambezi river.

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Chobe

Chobe river houseboat safaris

Chobe river houseboat safaris operate on the Chobe river inside the Chobe National Park. This unique location makes for a wide range of activities from premier fishing and birding to photographic safaris.