Luxury River Cruise & Safari in Botswana

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Explore the famous Chobe National Park by houseboat whilst cruising along the Chobe River - a natural boundary between Botswana and Namiba and thereafter visit Selinda Game Reserve, a prime wildlife location in Botswana best for game viewing and bush experiences.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Experience world-class river safari on mighty Chobe River
    • The Zambezi Queen offers cruises beside Botswana's Chobe National Park
    • Enjoy game drives in Selinda Reserve
    • Discover Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most amazing, sensitive and complex environments supporting a spectacle of wilderness and wildlife

What's this trip about?

    Explore the famous Chobe National Park by houseboat whilst cruising along the Chobe River - a natural boundary between Botswana and Namiba and thereafter visit Selinda Game Reserve, a prime wildlife location in Botswana best for game viewing and bush experiences.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKasane, Botswana
End CityKasane, Botswana

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Botswana

Attractions

  • Chobe National Park
  • Kasane
  • Okavango Delta

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation (As per itinerary)
    • All Meals (As per itinerary)
    • Beverages (As per itinerary)
    • Scheduled Activities (As per itinerary)
    • Transfers (As per itinerary)
    • Park Fees (As per itinerary)
    • Laundry (Zarafa Camp Only)

Itinerary

Travel Map

Days 1 - 3: Chobe River Front

Upon arrival at Kasane Airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to Kasane Immigration office. From the immigration office you will be transferred to the Zambezi Queen by boat.

The luxurious Zambezi Queen offers a world-class river safari expe...

Activities And Services

Water-based game drive.

Optional

Fishing

Recommended

Cultural tours

Included

3 Nights accommodation, all meals, beverages(soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, beer & wine), Activities(water-based game viewing, birdwatching on smaller "tender boats", a land based cultural tour and Tiger and bream fishing(Seasonal)), Road transfers to an...

Excluded

All flights, visa costs, gratuities, premium beverages(spirits, sparkling wine and dessert wines), Curio shop purchases, Sightseeing and activities other than specified and any items of a personal nature.

Days 4 - 6: Okavango Delta

Activities And Services

Game drive

Included

Accommodation, all meals, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic (excl: champagne), scheduled activities(Early morning and late afternoon/early evening 4x4 game drives, guided walks, boat cruise on the "HMS Zib", oudoor gym and seasonal fishing), conservation/park fee...

Excluded

Flights, Spa services, visa costs, gratuities, curio shop purchases and any items of a personal nature.

Day 7: Departure

Your final morning in Selinda Reserve has arrived! After breakfast you will be taken to the lodge airstrip for your scheduled flight to Kasane Airport for your onward journey to share you memories with family and friends.

Included

Flights transfer from Zarafa Camp Airstrip to Kasane Airport.

Excluded

All international flights and departure taxes.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,649
Price per day$950
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Ker & Downey Africa.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Ker & Downey Africa Reviews & Ratings

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Oliver

Aug 2016

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Excellent accomodation recomendations and superlative customer service

Great customer service (very responsive) and detailed knowledge of really great accommodation options. Would highly recommend as they put together the trip of a life...

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Patricia

Oct 2022

Ker & Downey Africa gave us the trip we asked for, stress free and memorable.

This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They ...

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Sarah & Matthew

Aug 2022

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip

Overall, we were very impressed by your planning of the trip, how seamless everything was, and all of the little surprises along the way! Thank you and your team ag...

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Stephanie

Jun 2022

Incredible safari experience!

We absolutely loved working with Ker & Downey Africa who helped us book our travel in Cape Town and our safari in Botswana. They worked with us on our budget and...

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Ker & Downey Africa

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Ker and Downey® Africa is a Cape Town based travel company specializing in adventurous, high-end safaris to Africa. Our specialities lie in African travel to Botswana, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. We are the founders of LuxVenture® Trips which are crafted to challenge our clients with adventurous experiences and to connect you to the people, culture and spirit of the destinations you are visiting. With our passion for sustainable travel we encourage clients to leave their legacy in Africa by incorporating conservation and community experiences to your trip to Africa.

LuxVenture® Travel:

LuxVenture® is a product category that we created. We bring together the best of luxurious nights and adventurous days to satisfy our clients' need for thrills in Africa as well as understanding their needs for the finer things in life. We have invested decades of experience, passion and creativity into our LuxVenture® experiences. This means that nothing in our trips is designed by accident, every transfer, lodge and route has been crafted specifically for the best possible experience. Booking with us allows you to leverage our expertise to give you and your family the best possible chance of the trip of a lifetime.


Challenge:

Our LuxVenture® Trips are designed to challenge you to experience the most adventurous and unique experiences in the world.


Connect:

We create opportunities for you to truly engage with the people, culture and spirit of your destination.

Legacy:

Leaving a positive legacy in Africa is the foundation of everything that we do at Ker & Downey Africa. We believe that making a difference starts within our company culture and that it is our responsibility to extend this mantra to our clients as well as everyone we associate ourselves with the industry. Sustainable travel is of utmost importance to us in order to preserve Africa’s wildlife and to empower local communities, which is the driving factor behind our trips which encourages our guests to leave a positive legacy when traveling to Africa. Our Legacy Program has evolved into collaborations with many local initiatives, such as leading conservation NGO, African Parks.

What they’re known for
Tailor-made luxury African safaris with a focus on sustainability and adventurous experiences.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals other than mentioned
    • Premium brand drinks
    • Sightseeing and activities other than specified
    • Transfers other than mentioned
    • Laundry (Zambezi Queen Only)
    • Gratuities
    • Visa costs
    • Any items of a personal nature

Accommodation

,Zambezi Queen | Chobe River Front A Floating Boutique Hotel In A Class Of Her Own Moving along the banks of the great Chobe River, Zambezi Queen is a 5-star, 42-metre long luxury houseboat offering unparalleled sophistication in one of the most remote locations on the planet. Best of all, as a guest on the vessel, you can enjoy a truly unique and adventurous river safari holiday while still being surrounded by complete comfort and elegance. Each of the 14 suites on Zambezi Queen features air-conditioning and your own private balcony, where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the Chobe River and African landscape beyond. Wake up to the sight of an elephant drinking from the river, or watch a fish eagle take flight – all from the comfort of your own luxurious bed. Unlike a land-based lodge, Zambezi Queen navigates roughly 25km of the Chobe River, allowing you to explore different vantage points and enjoy unparalleled game viewing. The banks of the Chobe National Park boast 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 beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge | Okavango Delta Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta, Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge rises out of the trees in the heart of the delta near a permanent river. A birder’s paradise, 450 species call the islands and waterways of the Okavango their home. As well as the excellent Big 5 sightings you may have, the rare red lechwe and semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope will undoubtedly be highlights on your trip. The lodge is characterised by sumptuous decor, skillful design and the area’s rich game viewing.

Transportation & flights

Flights Departure Arrival Kasane Airport [BBK] Chitabe Airstrip Chitabe Airstrip Kasane Airport [BBK]   Transfers Pick Up Drop Off Kasane Airport [BBK] Kasane Immigration Office Kasane Immigration Office Kasane Airport [BBK] Chitabe Airstrip andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Chitabe Airstrip   Boats Embark Disembark Kasane Immigration Office Zambezi Queen Zambezi Queen Kasane Immigration Office
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Fees:

  • The following cancellation fees will be payable if the booking is cancelled:
  • 30% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled more than 60 days prior to the date of arrival.
  • 50% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled 60– 31 days prior to the date of arrival.
  • 100% of the confirmed total booking value if the booking is cancelled 30– 0 days prior to the date of arrival or in the case of a no show.
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Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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