Chobe Accommodation

 

Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers some 11 700 square kilometres, has some of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent, not least of which are the 120 000 head of elephant. The Park is surprisingly diverse, as it has the perennial Chobe River as its Northern border, and it touches the Linyanti marshes to the west, is home to the well-known Savute Channel, and connects with the Moremi Wildlife Reserve to the South West.

The idea of a National Park in the Chobe area was first put forward in 1931, and the following year an area of some 24 000 square kilometres was declared a non-hunting zone. By 1933 the area had increased to 31 600 square kilometres. Unfortunately tsetse fly problems caused the park to be shelved, until 1957, when proposal were made again. This time the area proposed was merely 21 000 square kilometres. It was only in 1960 that an even smaller area was gazetted as a Game Reserve. It was only in 1967, that the Reserve was declared a National Park – the first one in the newly independent Botswana. Chobe National Park was enlarged in 1980 and 1987 to its current size.

Whatever kind of holiday you\'re looking for, our selection of Chobe accommodation will have something to suit your tastes. Please feel free to browse the below selection of lodges and send through your enquiries for a free no obligation quotation.

Elephant Valley Lodge

The Chobe region is home to the largest population of wild elephant in the world. This is estimated to be approximately 120,000 individuals. Their  daily passage takes them from Zimbabwe through the Chobe and on into Namibia before returning. Elephant Valley Lodge lies along one of these routes and is situated in the Kasane Forest, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park.
Open guest areas, a secluded hide, refreshing swimming pool and 20 ‘meru styled’ tents complete the lodge which lies beneath a forest of sturdy knob thorns. It is within these tree tops that the largest colony of white back vultures occurs. The lodge is unique for several reasons and amongst these is the fact that it is situated within a game rich reserve affording the guests wonderful sightings between our open landrover safaris into the Chobe and boat cruises along the Chobe River
 

 

The Garden Lodge

The Garden Lodge, is set on the banks of the Chobe River, and is some 70 kilometres from Victoria Falls, and 16 kilometres from Kazungula (the meeting point of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia).  Each room and unit has en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, which overlook the Chobe River. The lodge boasts a beautiful garden, where, amongst others, banana and paw paw grow in profusion, and birdlife is diverse. The lounge and dining area are furnished with locally produced goods, and meals can be enjoyed under thatch, or outside, next to the swimming pool.  Game viewing is good, with elephant and buffalo being particularly prevalent. In addition, there are numerous antelope species, along with lion, warthog, and numerous bird species

 

Chobe Marina Lodge

Uniquely located in the North-Eastern corner of Botswana where the four African nations of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia converge, Chobe Marina Lodge is surrounded by the natural beauty of Africa.  The Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane Forest Reserve, the Caprivi Strip and the mighty Zambezi river, each offer their own attractions and with Victoria Falls but 70 kilometres away, Chobe Marina Lodge is a \'must visit\' destination when in Southern Africa. With the world-renowned Chobe National Park just 10-minutes from Chobe Marina , an encounter with Africa\'s awesome foursome (elephant, leopard, lion and buffalo) is on the cards. A river boat trip to the park, will introduce you to a totally different game viewing experience.  Try your hand at fishing for the famed tiger fish, which inhabit the Chobe and Kasai River systems. Golfers too are catered for with a golf course in close proximity to the lodge.

 

Ichingo River Lodge

Settled beneath majestic riverine trees, this secluded hideaway promises guests a private and secluded destination where every need is met and every daydream indulged.   From the moment that you first see Ichobezi Ichingo River Lodge you will be struck by the peace and serenity of the area that invites you to simply relax and enjoy, the feeling that being based on the river imparts.  The Lodge has recently undergone a refurbishment that now allows us to boast nine beautifully decorated Meru safari tents. Each tent imparts its own sense of luxury and all of them have their own private balcony overlooking the Chobe River as well as comfortable en-suite bathrooms. Each tent is positioned to ensure maximum privacy and to allow guests to relax in an environment that is truly distinctive.

 

Chobe House Boats

There is a way to experience the splendour of two very special rivers that is unsurpassed and unforgettable. The Ichobezi Moli has made the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers her very own piece of paradise and guests aboard her are privy to a very unique African traveling experience that promises ultimate luxury and unequaled natural beauty.

   

Duma Tau

DumaTau is a ten-roomed luxury tented camp located in the private 125 000-hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders the western boundary of Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It is situated close to the source of the Savute Channel on one of the many lagoons within the Linyanti Swamp system, which makes game drives along the Savute one of the highlights of a stay here.  The camp lies under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, raised off the ground to overlook a large hippo-filled lagoon. The tents are spacious, under thatch with canvas walls, en-suite bathroom facilities and an outside shower. Guests can enjoy the night sounds of Africa from the comfort of their rooms, and shower under the stars! There is a dining room, pub, lounge, swimming pool and a special guest bathroom with a fantastic view.

 

Kings Pool Camp

Kings Pool Camp is located in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, a vast private concession in the northern part of Botswana, on the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The accommodation here is luxurious, the wildlife spectacular.
Nine well-appointed tents of canvas and thatch each have a large bedroom area, lounge, private plunge pool and \'sala\'. The spacious en-suite bathrooms are tiled with double showers and hand-basins as well as an outdoor shower for those who wish to shower close to nature! Raised walkways allow animals to wander freely through the camp to and from the water. The lounge, dining room and pub areas are on expansive raised decks and there is a pool and an open-air \'kgotla\' for dining under the stars.  Kings Pool Camp overlooks the Linyanti River and the oxbow-shaped Kings Pool Lagoon, apparently named after a Scandinavian monarch who spent a number of nights camping out on the banks of the lagoon, long before any camp was built here.
 

 

Chobe Savanna Lodge

Chobe Savanna Lodge overlooks the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park\'s Puku Flats. This lodge near the Chobe National Park is situated in the East Caprivi of Namibia on the northern bank of the Chobe river. Guests can explore the Chobe River by boat, taking in the scenic sights or enjoy fishing for Tiger Fish and Bream.  Guests are accommodated in 24 air-conditioned thatched chalets each featuring a combined bedroom / lounge area. Each chalet is elegantly furnished and boasts a private deck. The chalets also feature en-suite facilities and complimentary mini bars.  The surrounding area is home to a wide variety of African wildlife, including the rare puku antelope. Large herds of Hippo, Buffalo and Elephant come down to the Chobe Rivers edge to drink and graze. After game viewing, guests can visit a cultural village and learn more about the local people\'s traditional lifestyle.
 

 

Chobe Game Lodge

 Chobe Game Lodge is situated on the Chobe River in the North Eastern corner of Botswana\'s Chobe National Park, and twenty kilometers upstream from the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers. It is a place where the dust speaks of an ancient time, a time when the scent of the dust meant survival or death.  Chobe\'s wildlife roams in profusion and offers huge diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephant in Africa and during the dry season the herds congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. Large herds of Buffalo also concentrate on the floodplains during the dry season. Other major species such as Lion, Wild Dog, Puku, Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope are encountered in many areas of the reserve.  This 48 roomed lodge overlooks the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplains. The architecture is Moorish and graceful - high arches, barrel-vault ceilings and tiled floors creating an atmosphere of spaciousness and tranquillity. All 48 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.