Bushtracks Africa : Go to the Victoria Falls
Zambezi River Cruise
Old World Style Reborn
African Queen & African Princess
Guests are met by staff from the African Queen Cruise boat and driven to the 'Royal Landing' jetty on the Zambezi River for boarding. The African Queen meanders slowly upstream along the length of the Mosi - oa - Tunya National Park looking for game on the way. A number of animals and a host of bird species can be viewed from comfortable chairs on cool wooden decks.
Excellent hot and cold snacks are served on board and the bar is well stocked with spirits, good wines, beers and soft drinks.
Snacks and drinks are included in the price and served throughout the cruise by professional, friendly waiters making the whole experience probably the most luxurious cruise on the river.
Transfers to the jetty are from where guest are lodging.
The African Queen Dinner Menu
Daily Options
Zambezi River cruise - no age limits.
Children under 12 years pay ˝ price & children under 5
years old are free.
African Princess:
A minimum number of 35 people required for single deck and 80 for
exclusive hire of the whole boat.
The Decks can accommodate:
Lower Deck: 30 - 45 people
Mid Deck: 30 - 45 people
Captain’s Cabin: Up to 6 people
African Queen:
A minimum number of 50 people required for a single deck and 110
people for exclusive hire of the whole boat.
The Decks can accommodate:
Lower Deck: 40 – 70 people
Mid Deck: 40 – 60 people
Captain’s Cabin: Up to 10 people
Lady Livingstone
The newly built lady Livingstone famously known as "The Jewel of the Zambezi"
has a capacity of 144 pax. Guests are met at their respective hotels/Lodges
and transferred to the David Livingstone safari Lodge and Spa. The cruise
takes place along the river boundary of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park,
total cruise time is approximately 2 hours. During the cruise, clients are
likely to see hippos, crocodile and some good birdlife. Possible other game
sightings are elephant, giraffe, buffalo and buck. An experienced guide
accompanies each cruise and has good knowledge on the wildlife and local
history of the area.
Excellent hot and cold snacks are served on board and the bar is well stocked
with spirits, good wines, beers and soft drinks. Snacks and drinks are
included in the price and served throughout the cruise.
Pick up times are 16h00 in summer (August to April) and 15h30 in winter (May
to July).
Seating Capacity:
Total of 144 clients, three decks:
Lower Deck – 70 clients (exclusive bookings 60 min)
Middle Deck – 50 clients (exclusive bookings 40 min)
Top Deck – 24 clients (exclusive bookings 20 min)
Exclusive booking for entire boat – minimum of 120 clients.
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Sunset cruise
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Safari Par Excellence River Cruise
The Waterfront operates two cruise boats - the "MV Makumbi" and the "MV Mambushi". As well as our regular sunset cruises, the boats are also available for private functions and can be booked on an exclusive basis on request.
The cruise is along the river boundary of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, around Siloka Island and back to the Waterfront jetty. From the boat, sightings of wildlife coming down to the river to drink are common. There are also abundant hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. An experienced guide accompanies each cruise and has good knowledge on the wildlife and local history of the area.
Boats:
- Makumbi - maximum 90 clients, double-decker with open sided top level and enclosed lower level (with open windows).
- Mambushi - maximum 25, double-decker with small open viewing platform on top level, open sided lower level.
- Dry Hire of the boats is available on request for private functions (breakfast or lunch only)
- Children under 12 yrs old ½ price, under 4 yrs old free
Sunset Cruise:
- Timings - 1st August to 30th April, departs at 16.30 returns at 18.45 (pick up from Livingstone accommodation at 16.00 and drop off after the cruise). 1st May to 31st July, departs at 16.00 returns at 18.15 (pick up from Livingstone accommodation at 15.30 and drop off after the cruise). Total cruise time is just over 2 hours.
- Inclusions - complimentary bar and freshly baked finger food (ie. Chicken wings, quiche, cheese straws, spring rolls, croquettes, mini burgers & mini pizzas)
- Fully stocked bar includes local beer, wine, spirits, mixers and soft drinks.
- Park Fee - $10 pp ZAWA park fee is included in the price of the cruise.
Breakfast Cruise:
- Timings - Boat departs at 08.30 and returns at 10.00 (1 ½ hours). Pick up from Livingstone accommodation is at 08.00, clients will return to their lodgings between 10.15 - 10.30.
- Breakfast includes fruit, cereal, yoghurt and bacon rolls.
- Drinks available: Tea, Coffee, Fruit juice and bottled water.
For information please contact info@bushtracksafrica.com