Picturesquely situated 100 km west of the Victoria Falls, overlooking the Chobe River and the Caprivi floodplains, the iconic Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent safari lodge within the Chobe National Park.
The lodge accommodates up to 94 guests in absolute luxury. Rooms are river-facing, and include minibars, en-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities as well as private terraces.
In addition, four exclusive suites have their own plunge pools and separate lounges.
Other facilities include a fully equipped conference room seating up to 90 people, broadband internet, billiards, library, gym, beauty salon, a stylish cigar bar overlooking the Chobe River, a large terraced swimming pool and riverside boma area.
All safari activities are tailored to suit individual requirements. Game drives, game viewing by small boats with a maximum capacity of twelve guests, sunset cruises along the Chobe River and after-dinner stargazing are offered.
Chobe's wildlife roams in abundance and diversity and is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa. During the dry season these large herds, as well as vast herds of buffalo, congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River where they come to drink, bathe and play. Sightings of lion, African wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope are frequent reported in the area.
ACTIVITIES
Chobe Game Lodge offers a choice of land or water-based activities and the most complete game experience in the Chobe National Park.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives are conducted by our expert guides in open sided 4x4 vehicles to ensure maximum visibility of Chobe National Park’s spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Meanwhile, riverside game viewing is conducted by small and highly manoeuvrable boats, perfect for morning or sunset cruises.
Guests can also enjoy the wide expanses of the Chobe River with sundowners and snacks courtesy of our double-decker river cruiser, the Mosi-oa-Tunya.
Our professional guides and resident environmentalist also offer the chance to spot some of the Southern Hemisphere’s most beautiful constellations on our stargazing deck.
FACILITIES
Chobe Game Lodge can accommodate up to 94 people in total luxury and our extensive facilities include a large swimming pool with adjacent terrace and a grassy riverside boma area where a Marimba band or traditional dancers can perform.
Guests wishing to pamper themselves can schedule an appointment with our in-house beautician or book our gym for a private workout.
Meals are catered for at the terrace restaurant, and themed BBQs are regularly held at our boma on the Chobe River’s grassy banks.
A fully equipped and air conditioned conference room seats up to 100 people, and for guests who need to keep in touch, broadband internet access is available at the Thwene bar, a stylish cigar bar with a champion sized billiard table and outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River. Chobe Game Lodge also has a well-stocked reference library with lounge and terrace.
Each of the 47 rooms at the lodge is river facing and air conditioned, featuring overhead fans, complimentary mini bar, en-suite bathrooms and private terrace. For those guests who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, Chobe Game Lodge has four river view suites, each with their own plunge pool and a separate lounge area.
Standard check-in and check-out times are as follows:
Check-in: 14:30
Check-out: 10:00
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Your stay at Chobe Game Lodge is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local brand drinks, complimentary in-room mini bar, unlimited land and water game-viewing activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance to regional medical facility, Chobe National Park entrance fees and our complimentary laundry service.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED
Tips, gratuities and premium brand drinks. Guests are welcome to buy items from our Curio Shop and any forgotten items of a personal nature can also be purchased at the lodge.
CHILDREN
Chobe Game Lodge welcomes children of all ages. Families with children under six years old will be required to book private activities at an additional cost, the nature of which may be subject to the discretion of the managers or guides. Children aged15 and under must share accommodation with a parent at all times, however children are not allowed to share in the Chobe Game Lodge suites. No childcare or babysitting service is provided at any of our properties and children remain the responsibility of their parents at all times.
HOW TO GET THERE
Chobe Game Lodge is in the Chobe National Park and access is via the park gate which is situated approximately 15 minutes drive from Kasane International Airport (IATA: BBK).
Kasane International Airport is served by daily road transfers (approximately two hours duration) from Zambia’s Victoria Falls (IATA: VFA) and Livingstone (IATA: LVI) international airports. In addition, Air Botswana operates a service from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB) to Kasane International Airport.
ELECTRICITY
All electricity at the lodge is supplied via Botswana’s national grid, and AC 220V mains power is available 24 hours a day. Video and camera batteries can be recharged in guest rooms.
CREDIT CARDS
Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
COMMUNICATION
Telephone, fax, email and internet facilities are available at Chobe Game Lodge, and there is adequate cell phone reception across the majority of the grounds.
However, one of Chobe Game Lodge’s most appealing characteristics is its secluded, unspoilt nature and therefore we ask guests to ensure that their technology usage causes the least possible disturbance to fellow guests. Most guests visit Africa to experience the tranquil nature of the environment and we therefore do not allow cell phones in public areas or on game drives.
