AmaWaterways grows capacity on Chobe River for 2026
AmaWaterways expands its 2026 Chobe River cruise offerings with four additional Zambezi Queen sailings due to high demand, featuring exclusive wildlife experiences and luxury amenities. The article AmaWaterways grows capacity on Chobe River for 2026 first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.


Following strong ongoing demand for its cruises on Africa’s Chobe River, AmaWaterways has added four additional sailings on the exclusive Zambezi Queen to its 2026 programme.
These highly sought-after cruises are expected to sell out months in advance, so agents will need to react quickly to take advantage of the additional capacity added for February, October and November 2026.
Each of the four-night safari cruises are combined with a choice of land arrangements to create itineraries ranging from 9 to 16 nights and incorporating sights such as Cape Town’s Table Mountain and Victoria Falls. Animal lovers can also book a land extension to visit the mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
“Cruises on the intimate Zambezi Queen offer a phenomenal opportunity to see wildlife and be immersed in Africa” says Jamie Loizou, Managing Director. “With only 28 guests on each departure, this exclusive product is in high demand, so agents will need to be fast to secure a booking. It’s no surprise these trips are so popular, cruising down the Chobe River provides some of the most prolific wildlife viewings in Africa and allows our guests to combine a river cruise and safari into one adventure. The ship has been specially designed to offer suites with floor to ceiling windows and private balconies offering unobstructed views of the river and landscape. Imagine watching Africa’s largest population of elephants as they splash about in the water, or giraffe’s and rhinos quenching their thirst, all from your luxury ship. These trips are guaranteed to create lifelong memories.”
AmaWaterways’ cruises on the Chobe River cruises include all onboard dining, complimentary wine, beer and local spirits, a Chobe National Park safari, exclusive picnic in the National Park, private boat safaris along the riverbank and a visit to an African Village. Inclusions for the land arrangements vary according to the itinerary.
The article AmaWaterways grows capacity on Chobe River for 2026 first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.