Zambezi Queen

Ship Facts

Launch Year 2009 Refit Year 2019
Language en Gross Tonnage 500
Length 46 Width 8
Currency USD Speed 24
Capacity 28 Crew Count 22
Deck Count 3 Cabin Count 14
Large Cabin Count 0 Wheelchair Cabin Count 0
Electrical Plugs
Types
EU 2 Pin 220v
Adapters Provided N/A

Glide along the Chobe River aboard the Zambezi Queen, a boutique 28-guest ship where panoramic views, wildlife at the water’s edge, and warm service create an unforgettable safari experience.

The Zambezi Queen is unlike any other in AmaWaterways’ fleet. With space for just 28 guests, she sails the Chobe River along the Botswana–Namibia border. Elephants, hippos, and abundant birdlife can be seen directly from the deck. Days include game viewing by boat, traditional mokoro safaris, and guided village tours, while evenings feature award-winning dining paired with South African wines. Designed with sustainability in mind, the ship uses environmentally friendly systems to preserve the region’s fragile ecosystem. With her boutique floating-lodge style, warm service, and seamless integration with land-based safaris, the Zambezi Queen offers a truly unique way to experience Africa.

Zambezi Queen Itineraries

12 Nights

Wildlife & the Falls

Departure Date
23 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Johannesburg
Destination Port Johannesburg
Itinerary
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park

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16 Nights

Golden Trails of East Africa

Departure Date
23 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Johannesburg
Destination Port Serengeti National Park
Itinerary
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Tarangire National Park, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Arusha

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9 Nights

From the Cape to the Falls

Departure Date
25 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Zambezi
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Victoria Falls
Itinerary
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls

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14 Nights

Iconic Africa

Departure Date
25 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Africa
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Kruger National Park
Itinerary
Cape Town, Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg

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14 Nights

Classic Kenya & Southern Africa

Departure Date
25 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Zambezi
Departure Port Johannesburg
Destination Port Maasai Mara National Reserve
Itinerary
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Nairobi

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14 Nights

Classic Kenya & Southern Africa

Departure Date
27 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Zambezi
Departure Port Johannesburg
Destination Port Maasai Mara National Reserve
Itinerary
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Nairobi

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9 Nights

Discover Africa

Departure Date
28 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Victoria Falls
Itinerary
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg

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14 Nights

Stars of South Africa

Departure Date
28 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Kruger National Park
Itinerary
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg

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12 Nights

Wildlife & the Falls

Departure Date
30 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Johannesburg
Destination Port Kruger National Park
Itinerary
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg

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16 Nights

Golden Trails of East Africa

Departure Date
30 Aug 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Johannesburg
Destination Port Serengeti National Park
Itinerary
Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Arusha

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9 Nights

Discover Africa

Departure Date
04 Sep 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Victoria Falls
Itinerary
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg

From £12,331pp

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14 Nights

Stars of South Africa

Departure Date
04 Sep 26
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship Zambezi Queen
Region Chobe
Departure Port Cape Town
Destination Port Kruger National Park
Itinerary
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg

From £16,139pp

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