Kubu Queen - houseboat
Kubu Queen offers an exclusive fishing safari in the rich fishing
grounds of the Okavango delta panhandle - Botswana.
The Okavango Delta is fed by an estimated 11 billion cubic metres of
water.
Here in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta where there is permanent
water all year round is where you will cruise on the Kubu Queen.
Cruising mainly on the main Okavango River - the safar will also take
you along the smaller Boro and Nqoga Rivers.
Accommodation
The Kubu Queen is a double decker houseboat.
Accommodation and galley are located downstairs.
The lounge and dining area upstairs.
The boat only sleeps a maximum of 6 guests in three rooms. . The boat
is chartered to one group at a time for their exclusive use. So privacy,
exclusivity, flexibility and remotness are the key elements of tis experience.
- 3 x double cabins
- well-equipped galley
- lounge/bar
- spacious shower/toilet facilities
- two tender boats
- 220v electrical system
The Fishing Experience
Fishing takes place in the main Okavango river - cruising the many lagoons
and papyrus fringes.
As well as the famous tiger fish, there are also various species of largemouth
bream tilapia, nembwe and African pike making this area a fly angler's
paradise .
Activities
* Game viewing is not the main highlight of this area but game walks
can be arranged on some of the larger islands.
You can expect to see: Elephant, Buffalo, Lion and all the big game.
* During normal cruising you will see Hippo, Crocodiles, Red Lechwe
and the rare and elusive Sitatunga antelope.
The Sitatunga's favourite food is one of the papyrus grasses (Cyperus
papyrus) found floating on the currents.
* This is also a spectacular area for bird enthusiasts with more than
350 species in the area including Pels Fishing Owl.
Getting There
The Kubu Queen is moored in a remote area. Arrival is via small plane
and then you will be transported up the Boro river to where your cruise
begins.
Rates 2008
Fully Catered price:
Low Season - 01 DEC
- 30 JUNE
US$210| €140 | R1400 per person per nighty
Peak Season
- 01 JULY - 30 NOV
US$240| €165 | R1640 per person per
night
Includes: Accommodation, 2 x tender boats, crew,
fuel and professional guide.
Excludes: All beverages however a fully stocked bar
is available on board - drinks charged separately
These rates are fully catered and based on a minimum of 4 people per
trip.
NB. The Rand (ZAR) prices are accurate while the Euro and USD
rates fluctuate
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