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About the lodge
An overview of Chobe Princess.
Discover the Chobe River like never before aboard the Chobe Princess, a collection of three elegant houseboats offering an intimate, all-inclusive African safari from the water. With limited guests, personalised service, and ever-changing landscapes, a journey aboard the Chobe Princess feels like having your own private floating safari lodge.
Highlights
- Boutique safari experience on the Chobe River
- All-inclusive stay with full-board dining and drinks
- 2:1 guest-to-staff ratio ensures personalised service
- Private cabins with floor-to-ceiling views
- World-class game viewing, birding, fishing, and cultural excursions
- Scheduled departures: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
You Should Know
- Children from age 7 are welcome on board the Chobe Princess
- Children aged 7-12 receive a 50% discount on the applicable adult rate
- Children aged 13 and older are charged the applicable adult rate
- A 30% single supplement applies to single children
- Only one child between the ages of 7 and 12 can share a cabin with two adults.
- This is limited to one cabin per night per houseboat and is subject to availability at time of reservation.
- Please note no babysitting services, separate activities and/or menus are available for children
The Details
Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with scheduled weekly departures every Monday (2 nights), Wednesday (2 nights), and Friday (3 nights). The Chobe Princess offers a flexible itinerary and activities tailored to your pace.
Each houseboat accommodates 8 to 10 guests in 4 or 5 well-appointed cabins, offering a quiet and immersive way to experience the Chobe region.
Accommodation
The Chobe Princess offers an intimate, elegant stay on the water. Each cabin accommodates two guests and features an en-suite bathroom, river-facing windows, and daily housekeeping. Cabins average 140 sq ft (13 sq metres) and are designed for comfort and style. Two houseboats have four cabins each, while the third offers five—ideal for couples or small groups.
Shared Spaces
Thoughtfully designed communal areas bring you closer to the river. Enjoy three meals daily in the Dining Area, unwind with a book or board game in the Lounge, relax on the Pool Deck with its plunge pool and loungers, or take in wildlife views from the peaceful Top Viewing Deck.
Dining Experiences
Daily menus showcase fresh, seasonal flavours. Start your day with a continental or cooked breakfast, enjoy a buffet lunch, and end with a plated three-course dinner. Drinks and snacks, including wines and soft drinks, are available throughout the day.
Wildlife & Activities
Water-Based Game Viewing
From March to November, game viewing on the Chobe River is at its best. Spot elephants, lions, crocodiles, buffalo, zebra, and more on guided tender boat excursions, all conducted with care and respect for the animals.
Birding Safari
With over 450 species, the Chobe River is a birding hotspot. Early mornings offer the best sightings, especially from September to March when migratory species arrive. Expert-led, flexible birding safaris cater to all levels of experience.
Photographic Safaris
Capture unforgettable moments aboard a specialised photographic boat with swivel chairs and SLR mounts. The boat hosts up to six guests, with guidance from expert trackers. Advance booking is recommended.
Fishing
Enjoy catch-and-release fishing for Tiger fish, bream, and more. All conventional gear is provided, though fly anglers should bring their own. Local guides ensure a personalised, safe experience on the water.
Cultural Excursion
Visit a traditional Namibian village in East Caprivi for insight into local life. Meet community elders, enjoy dance performances, and shop for handmade crafts. Guests are welcome to bring gifts like school supplies or clothing for the children.
Price Include
- Accommodation
- All meals, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, non-premium spirits, local beer
- Guided water-based game viewing and birding
- Guided water-based fishing (all fishing is strictly catch and release)
- Guided (non-professional) water-based photographic safari
- Guided cultural tour of a local village
- Road transfers to and from Kasane Intemnational Airport and Kasane
- Immigration Office located on the Botswana side of the Chobe River
- Boat transfers between Kasane Immigration Office and Namibia Immigration
- Office located on the Namibian side of the Chobe River
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 28 Feb 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Chobe Princess personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Mar 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
All-Inclusive - All meals, local drinks, guided water-based safaris, cultural tours, plus round-trip road/boat transfers from Kasane.
R 13 430
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
All-Inclusive - All meals, local drinks, guided water-based safaris, cultural tours, plus round-trip road/boat transfers from Kasane.
R 10 890
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Chobe Princess Houseboat. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Boat cruise
Game Viewing & Bird Watching River Safaris
Guests aboard the Chobe Princess Houseboat enjoy private activities on motorised tender boats, including flexible game viewing and bird watching river safaris along the banks of Chobe National Park. The activity schedule is flexible, allowing guests to choose the timing of their activities.
Private motorised tender boats; flexible activity schedule chosen by guests; traverses up to 50 km of the Chobe River (seasonal water levels permitting); along the banks of Chobe National Park.
- Availability
- Subject to availability; seasonal water levels permitting
Fishing boat
Fishing Excursions
Fishing excursions are offered as one of the private motorised tender boat activities aboard the Chobe Princess Houseboat, with a flexible schedule allowing guests to choose their preferred timing on the Chobe River.
Private motorised tender boats; flexible activity schedule; conducted on the Chobe River along the banks of Chobe National Park.
- Availability
- Subject to availability; flexible schedule
Boat cruise
Photographic Safari Boat
A dedicated photographic safari boat is available for guests of the Chobe Princess Houseboat, offering a specialised wildlife photography experience on the Chobe River. This activity must be pre-arranged prior to departure.
Private motorised tender boat; must be pre-arranged; flexible scheduling; conducted on the Chobe River along Chobe National Park.
- Availability
- Advance booking required; pre-arrangement necessary
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Chobe Princess Houseboat.
Village visit
Guided Cultural Tour of a Local Village
A guided cultural tour of a local village is included in the Chobe Princess Houseboat rates. This structured excursion takes guests to a nearby community, offering an authentic glimpse into local life along the Chobe River corridor.
Included in the per person per night rate. No additional cost stated. Further specifics such as duration, group size, or guide qualifications are not detailed in the source document.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Chobe Princess.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Chobe Princess: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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