Zambezi Queen Packages, Southern African Residents Special

Special Information:

Enjoy a luxury African River Safari on the Zambezi Queen with these special rates for 2012 for Southern African Residents.

Guests have a choice of either a 2 night package, departing Mondays and Wednesdays, or the 3 night package, departing Fridays.

Below is the 2012 departure dates:

2 Night Package:

• January: 4,9,11,16,18,23,25,30
• February: 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29
• March: 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28
• April: 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25,30
• May: 2,7,9,14,16,21,23,28,30
• June: 4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27
• July: 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25,30
• August: 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29
• September: 3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26
• October: 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31
• November: 5,7,12,14,19,21,26,28
• December: 3,5,10,12,17,19

3 Night Package:

• January: 6,13,20,27
• February: 3,10,17,24
• March: 2,9,16,23,30
• April: 6,13,20,27
• May: 4,11,18,22
• June: 1,8,15,22,29
• July: 6,13,20,27
• August: 3,10,17,24,31
• September: 7,14,21,28
• October: 5,12,19,26
• November: 2,9,16,23,30
• December: 7,14,21,28

24 December is a 4 night cruise and 28 December is a 5 night cruise. Please contact us for the price.

Children:

Children under 7 are not permitted; children 16 years and older are considered adults. Children aged 7 - 15 years ( inclusive ) receive a 20% discount off the applicable adult rate. Suites 24 and 26 ( include a 3rd single bed ) permit a child to share at 50% discount off the adult sharing rate.

Arrival / Departure Times:

Check in time is between 15h00 and 16h00 and check-out time is at 10h00 on the final day.

NB - Kasane Immigration on the Chobe River closes at 16h30 and guests are advised to arrive no later than 16h00. Requests for an early check-in or late departure will be on request but cannot be guaranteed

Accommodation:

Zambezi Queen offers 10 Suites and 4 Master Suites - maximum of 2 persons per Suite except for 2 Suites which incorporate sofa couches which can be used by a child under the age of sixteen.

All accommodation is en-suite with king sized bed which can be converted to 2 single beds on request

All suites have private balconies and fans, full length sliding shutter doors for both privacy and protection from the sun, mosquito screen and the finest finishes

Four Master Suites have their own private deck with outdoor furniture and panoramic views

Facilities on board:

On entering the first of 3 decks, guests will find a well appointed air-conditioned reading room which includes a library of books on fauna and flora and history of the area, numerous games, and a computer facility with internet access. This level also includes a curio shop and cruise director's office.

The remainfer of the first derck and the entire second deck contain the 10 Suites and 4 Master Suites

The third level / entertainment deck includes the following: dining facilities, and open plan lounge area with unobstructed views, a computerized telescope for exploring the African night sky and a well appointed bar with the finest wines and spirits.

All internal areas on the top deck are protected by mosquito screens which allow for a comfortable environment for dining and relaxing.

There are two outside areas on the top deck, one of which provides a shaded area with comfortable seating and the other on the foredeck with includes a plunge pool and sun bathing area

Activities from the Boat:

• Water-based game viewing from tender boats enabling close-up viewing in an environment where the animals do not feel threatened.
• Zambezi Queen has its own professionally trained guides
• Tiger and bream fishing in season.
• Bird watching from tender boats and Zambezi Queen.

Activities in area ( additional charge )

• A light aircraft or helicopter is available for transfers to / from Victoria Falls, including a sightseeing tour over the Falls
• 9 hole golf course at Kasane
• Spa facilities in Kasane ( subject to availability )
• Full day return trip to Victoria Falls by land transfer

General:

Loud music is absolutely not permitted due to National Park requirements.

Whilst it cannot be guaranteed, cell phone coverage in most areas is available

At the sole discretion of the captain, the routing or itinerary may be altered due to weather conditions or water levels which fluctuate depending on the time of year.

Valid Dates:

• 01 January 2012 - 30 April 2012
• 01 May 2012 - 30 November 2012
• 01 December 2012 - 31 December 2012

Included in the rate:

• Accommodation
• Transfers to / from Kasane Immigration and the boat
• All meals
• All soft drinks, mineral waters, tea and coffee, local wine and beer
• Quality wines and beers with meals and during game viewing activities
• Water-based game viewing and bird watching on tender boats
• A land-based cultural tour of a local village
• A land-based half-day 4x4 game viewing in Botswana's Chobe National Park
• Tiger & bream fishing in season

Excluded from Package:

• Air tickets
• Alcoholic beverages ( other than local wine and beer )
• Additional transfers
• Private guiding or additional safari activities
• Visa Fees
• Gratuities
• Curio Shop purchases

Terms and Conditions:

• Available dates are subject to change
• This package is only available to Southern African Residents
• Proof of SADC Residency required and this condition will be strictly enforced
• A non-refundable 30% deposit is required in order to secure the booking
• It is the responsibility of the traveller to determine the nature of any travel documentation and visas required and to ensure that all his / her documentation, including but not limited to passports, any necessary visas and medical certificates have been obtained and are in order.