Chobe River Lodge

“Exceptional in every way!”

We stayed at the lodge for three nights and it was a wonderful experience. The setting is superb, looking down onto the Chobe River. We had an amazing welcome, cool drinks, face cloths and smiling faces, it felt special and set the tone for our stay. Anja and her team can’t do enough for you, but t… more

We stayed at the lodge for three nights and it was a wonderful experience. The setting is superb, looking down onto the Chobe River. We had an amazing welcome, cool drinks, face cloths and smiling faces, it felt special and set the tone for our stay. Anja and her team can’t do enough for you, but there is a very relaxed atmosphere. The lodge is beautifully decorated and fitting with the setting. The food was very tasty and well cooked and presented. There isn’t a huge amount of choice for the evening meal, but we didn’t expect that in a small lodge and it suited us very well and was really enjoyable. We did three game drives and two river cruises while we were there. The guides were exceptional and went above and beyond to make the experience special. We had most of our excursions with BK, the Botswana King! He is such a lovely man and we felt very privileged to be taken out by this kind and knowledgeable man. We saw lots of wildlife even though it is the end of the rainy season. We saw a male lion, lionesses, elephants, giraffes, Kudu, Impala, wart hogs, hippos, crocodiles and numerous beautiful birds and also a dung beetle in action! The weather was delightful, sunny and warm, but not ridiculously hot. It was quiet in Botswana and we couldn’t understand why more people wouldn’t visit at this time of year. It was perfect for us! The rooms are spacious, comfortable and appropriately and well decorated. Ours faced the river and had a balcony. On the morning we went out early on a game drive, we had a light breakfast before we went and a full one on our return! We didn’t manage lunch on that day. Our next stop was Victoria Falls and Anja was kind enough to recommend some things to do and places to eat. Her advice has been so helpful and has made our stay in Victoria Falls amazing! We would like to thank all the staff who looked after us so kindly and well. It was a privilege to stay at Chobe River Lodge and would recommend it to anyone thinking of going to Botswana. Also, all the transport arranged by the hotel was superb and the transfer between Zimbabwe and Botswana was seamless.

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“A gem on the Chobe River”

Situated on the banks of the Chobe River, the Chobe River Lodge distinguishes itself from similar establishments in that it has only 12 rooms. This makes the whole experience far more personal - something my wife and I experienced first hand. All the staff were amazing while Anja, in particular, … more

Situated on the banks of the Chobe River, the Chobe River Lodge distinguishes itself from similar establishments in that it has only 12 rooms. This makes the whole experience far more personal - something my wife and I experienced first hand. All the staff were amazing while Anja, in particular, was incredibly attentive. Even before we arrived she was in regular contact ensuring that we were fully prepared for the weather and detailed everything we might need to facilitate smooth border crossings. The excursions Anja organised for us were excellent while the food at the lodge was delicious. Our stay was so enjoyable that we are already making plans for a return visit later this year.

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“Safari and great hospitality meeting eachother”

The combination of great hospitality and awe-inspiring wilderness makes this place a match made in heaven. It’s an incredible safari destination, and I highly recommend Chobe River Lodge in Kasane.

“Great safari drive and cruises”

We stayed for 3 nights on a fully inclusive package and thoroughly enjoyed the safari drives and river cruises. Chobe National Park is abundant with wildlife and we were lucky enough to see lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles and zebra, to name just a few. It was a wonderful experience. … more

We stayed for 3 nights on a fully inclusive package and thoroughly enjoyed the safari drives and river cruises. Chobe National Park is abundant with wildlife and we were lucky enough to see lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles and zebra, to name just a few. It was a wonderful experience. We stayed in a Luxury Riverview Double Room on the ground floor. I wouldn’t really describe it as a “riverview” room, more of a river glimpse — perhaps the upper-level rooms have a better outlook. The room itself was spacious and comfortable, however it did feel a little like a goldfish bowl when the curtains were open, as people walking past could easily see in. The food was good overall, and there was always a vegetarian option available on the menu without needing to ask.

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