

Chobe Game Lodge
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The superb location of Chobe Game Lodge within Chobe National Park makes wildlife spotting easy. Head out with a guide in a 4x4 as soon as the gates open, and for a moment, you'll have this incredible park almost to yourself. The park is home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world and vast herds can often be seen gathered on the banks and in the river. During your time here you may also see lion, giraffe and a variety of antelope including roan, sable, puku and red lechwe. Chobe Game Lodge has been at the forefront of eco-friendly practices including using solar panels that generate electricity to power the boats used on the river cruises. Chobe Game Lodge was also the first lodge to have an all-female guiding team. While the animals are the starring attraction, the luxurious lodge perfectly complements this phenomenal experience. The expansive elevated boardwalk and deck is great for watching the incredible wildlife that wander the floodplain. One of the first lodge's in the region, here you'll find an element of nostalgia mixed with contemporary touches such as beautifully modern cuisine, a large swimming pool, a beauty salon offering treatments and a gym room, and several bars and terraces where you can unwind after a day of adventure.
The only accommodation of its kind found in the riverfront region of the Chobe National Park, the superb location of Chobe Game Lodge makes wildlife spotting easy, immersing you in the tranquillity of the bush. Head out with a guide in a 4x4 as soon as the gates open, and for a moment, you'll have this incredible park almost to yourself. There are two game-viewing opportunities to enjoy a day, starting with a morning game drive. The afternoon provides two options, and you can either opt for another game drive with an expert local guide or take to the water for a sunset safari cruise – a real highlight of any stay here.
While the animals are the starring attraction, the luxurious lodge perfectly complements this phenomenal experience. Five-star luxury is hemmed by an expansive 250-metre elevated boardwalk and deck, great for watching the incredible creatures that wander the floodplain. One of the first lodge's in the region, here you'll find an element of nostalgia mixed with contemporary touches such as beautifully modern cuisine, a large swimming pool, a spa and gym, and several bars and terraces where you can unwind after a day of adventure.
Televisions have been banished from the rooms and suites here, ensuring that you make the most of every moment. Comfortable, stylish and offering everything you would expect from a five-star game lodge, the rooms here range from Standard Riverview Rooms to indulgent Honeymoon Suites and spacious Luxury Family Suites.
Dedicated to the conservation of the environment and the welfare of its people, there's a real sense of community to be found here. As well as its vast efforts towards ecotourism, being awarded the highest level recognised in Botswana and having Africa's first CO2 emission-free silent electric fleet of 4x4s and safari boats, the lodge is home to a fantastic programme for the empowerment of women with the Chobe Angels the first all-female guiding team in Africa.
Sat beside the meandering Chobe River where herds of elephant and impala come to drink, the setting of this spectacular lodge is unparalleled.
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Meals are served in a variety of locations including in the indoor dining area or on the expansive deck. The River Boardwalk has several viewing platforms, ideal for sundowners and private dining.
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Chobe Game Lodge Safari
Morning game drives set off at around 5.30am, stopping for coffee and biscuits in the bush halfway through, and in the afternoon you will leave at 3.30pm before returning to the lodge for sundowners. You will go deep into the national park, which is home to the largest population of elephants in Africa – around 120,000. You may see large herds of elephants as well as lions, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, antelopes and, if you’re lucky, the occasional leopard lazing in the trees. Lechwe flats is a favourite game viewing area with guests and the landscapes are amazing too; you can see the beautiful Chobe River with views across to Namibia as you cross the dry, dusty plains. On the riverboat safaris, you will head out in the afternoon in small pontoons, which are all electric and solar-powered. Glide silently along the Chobe, heading west away from the other boats, so that you are usually the only boat in the area. You may spot crocodiles and hippos in the water as well as elephants and other animals on the riverbank. There are lots of birds too, including fish eagles hunting from the river. After a couple of hours, you will stop for sundowners in a big open area beside the river, where animals come to drink. Watch the sun set over the river, which is always spectacular – all deep reds and oranges, reflecting on the water below.
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British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
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Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
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