African Queen / African Princess Tour

African Queen / African Princess Tour

The African Queen and the African Princess are berthed just upstream of The Victoria Falls at the Royal Landing jetty. The boats meander approximately 3km up stream along the length of the Mosi-au-Tunya National Park treating passengers to sophisticated views of the Zambezi River and the surrounding game reserves. A number of animals and a host of bird species may be viewed during the cruise.

General Information

Children under 12 pay ½ price, under 5 are free

African Queen

Minimum 1 pax – Maximum 120 pax

The Decks can accommodate: Lower Deck: 40 – 70 people. Mid Deck: 40 – 60 people. Captain’s Cabin: Up to 10 people

A minimum number of 50 people required for a single deck and 110 people for exclusive hire of the whole boat.

Exclusive booking of the boat requires a minimum of 110 paying pax

 African Princess

Minimum 1 pax – Maximum 90 pax

The Decks can accommodate: Lower Deck: 30 – 45 people. Mid Deck: 30 – 45 people. Captain’s Cabin: Up to 6 people

A minimum number of 35 people required for single deck and 80 for exclusive hire of the whole boat.

Exclusive booking of the boat requires a minimum of 80 paying pax

• The transfer from the Hotel/ Lodge to the Royal Landing is approximately 15 minutes
• Special dietary requirements need to be communicated in advance.

Excursions Include

• National Park Fees
• Soft drinks, beers, wines and snacks on the Sunset Cruise
• There is also a cash bar for spirits and selected wines and beers
• Return transfers from hotels within Livingstone
• Also available are the following excursions:

2 hour Breakfast Cruise – requires a minimum of 20 pax

Includes limited drinks and breakfast

2 hour Mid-morning Cruise – requires a minimum of 10 pax

Includes limited drinks, light snacks and pastries

1 ½ hours Lunch cruise – requires a minimum of 10 pax

Includes a buffet lunch and limited drinks

What you need to bring

• Camera
• Hat/Cap, sunglasses
• Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
• Warm jacket during winter

Pick up times from the Hotel/ Lodge

Sunset Cruise

15h30 returning at ±18h30 (winter time – May - July)

16h00 returning at ±19h00 (summer time – August to April)

• Breakfast Cruise – 07h00 returning at ±10h00
• Mid-Morning Cruise - 09h00 returning at ±12h00
• Lunch Cruise - 12h00returning at ±14h30