Chobe Houseboats & Onboard Life
Chobe vessels are small, luxurious houseboats built for wildlife — suites on the water, tenders for game viewing, and all-inclusive comfort.
What to expect aboard
Suites on the river
Air-conditioned suites with private balconies or floor-to-ceiling windows opening right onto the water and the wildlife.
Game-viewing tenders
Small photographic boats take you to the water’s edge morning and afternoon for close, silent sightings.
Intimate & all-inclusive
Just a handful of cabins, with meals, drinks and excursions included — a private-feeling safari afloat.
Fine dining & sundowners
Regional and international cuisine, and sunset drinks on deck as the river comes alive.
Expert guides
Knowledgeable local guides and naturalists lead every excursion and share the ecology of the river.
Fishing & birding
Optional tiger-fishing and world-class birding round out the wildlife program.
The Zambezi Queen is the flagship — larger, with the most spacious suites; the Chobe Princesses are smaller and even more intimate. Both deliver the same extraordinary wildlife access.
Cabins are few and the dry season books up far ahead — early booking secures the best ship and dates.
Match a ship to your trip
Tell us your dates and whether you’d like to add Victoria Falls or a land safari, and we’ll match the houseboat and itinerary — with up to five free, no-obligation quotes.
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