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-Oa-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 people – Maximum 120 people
◦ 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 people
• African Princess
◦ Minimum 1 people – Maximum 90 people
◦ 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 people
• The transfer from the Day Activity Center/Royal Livingstone 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

What you need to bring

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

Pick up times from various hotels and lodges

• Sunset Cruise - 15:30 returning at ±18:30 (winter time – May - July)
• 16:00 returning at ±19:00 (summer time – August to April)
• Breakfast Cruise - 07:00 returning at ±10:00
• Mid-Morning Cruise - 09:00 returning at ±12:00
• Lunch Cruise - 12:00 returning at ±14:30