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Cruise News for the Corporate Travel Professional |
February 2010 Edition |
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Zambezi Queen Starts River Cruises in Botswana |
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new river boat called Zambezi Queen is offering two- and three-night voyages on
the Chobe River, through Chobe National Park in Botswana. The area teems with
wildlife, including approximately 120,000 elephants and over 400 species of
birds. Prides of leopard and lion, huge groups of buffalo, waterbuck, roan,
eland, sable, giraffe and the rare puku can also be seen. The river itself is
home to hippos and crocodiles. The 135-foot-long boat made its inaugural journey
a few weeks ago in Botswana.The contemporary, three-story Zambezi Queen has 14 suites furnished with a double or two single beds and private balconies. The vessel also boasts a library with books on the fauna, flora and history of the area, games, a DVD player with wildlife documentaries, and computer facilities with Internet access. Pete Goff-Wood, one of South Africa’s top chefs, oversees the dining room on the third level. Also on the third level is a bar and lounge area with a wood-burning fireplace. The top deck offers shaded spaces and a pool. The Zambezi Queen does not use conventional propellers but a jet propulsion system that reduces damage to the river bed and enables the boat to operate in very shallow water. At night it switches to a low-emission power system for lighting, refrigerators and other equipment. This system also allows guests to enjoy the sounds of the bush. Heat for water is provided by solar panels, which transfer the sun’s heat to storage boilers. Taps and showers incorporate the water-saving designs, and all wastewater is stored in holding tanks to prevent discharging into the river. Zambezi Queen is owned by business partners Tony Stern and Brett McDonald. |
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