Swain-selected stayGreater Chobe National Park, BotswanaZambezi QueenA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.The Zambezi Queen is a floating boutique hotel on the Chobe River, 14 suites, four larger master suites and ten standard, each with a private balcony, all main areas on the top deck for unobstructed river views. Smaller tender boats let guests get closer to elephant and buffalo along the banks than a larger vessel could manage.Tender boat excursions bring guests close to game along the Chobe's banks for photography and birding, and a Namibian village visit with the Subiya tribe adds a cultural stop between wildlife outings. Multi-night itineraries run Monday, Wednesday and Friday departures. A closer lookZambezi Queen, in detail.View all 18 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyTender boat excursions bring guests close to elephant and buffalo along the Chobe's banks for photography and birding that a larger vessel simply couldn't manage, and a Namibian village visit with the Subiya tribe adds a genuine cultural stop between wildlife outings. This floating boutique hotel holds 14 suites, four larger master suites and ten standard, each with a private balcony, with all main areas on the top deck for unobstructed river views. Plan with SwainAdd Zambezi Queen to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →