Chobe Safari Lodges

We arrived at Chobe only to find the Safari Lodge was closed for redecorating. Not something we had been informed about in advance (our tour operator is looking into this and have offered a voucher). This meant that the other lodge appeared over crowded which in our opinion put some of the staff under pressure. They did their best under somewhat trying circumstances, so can’t fault the people. The food was very good and we ate in both restaurants. The river safaris in the afternoon were a delight. Mainly because of the animals but equally because of Issac, our river Captain, whose enthusiasm and knowledge made it such an enjoyable trip. The on board bar service was also great. The jetty wasn’t too far from our room and took no longer than 3/4 minutes to walk. The riverside bar is well worth a visit if you have time, but try to secure the correct table for the best sundowner. Our Riverside room, albeit slightly obscured from the river by foliage was lovely with a very comfortable bed, lovely shower and lovely balcony. The housekeeping was excellent. Plenty of interesting items in the gift shop to peruse and we ended up with some Botswana tee shirts which provide a lovely reminder of our stay. So in summary, a lovely venue only slightly tarnished by the unknown lodge closure and overcrowding in the open lodge. People there are super helpful though.

We love Chobe National Park and the boat cruises and full day game drive provided by the Chobe Safari Lodge. The other game drives were crowded and less desirable. I highly suggest they offer game drives limited to 6 people so everyone can have a window seat. Our Safari Room was lovely with a nice view of the river. Service improvements are needed for the reception and housekeeping as we could not get change to give our game drive guide tips nor were they offered help to get tips to the guide such as charging on our credit card and giving the charged tips to the guide. Our towels were taken and not replaced leaving with no ability to shower. We called housekeeping and were told that they were being washed and would be returned when done at night suggesting that you only get a single set of towels for use during your stay - never heard of this reasoning before. The towels were not returned until I call,again late at night.

Our second visit. We spent 5 glorious nights in a Safari Room overlooking the river. We were concerned about the renovations of the restaurant/reception/pool area but it was fenced off, not visible and no noise. Using the facilities of their sister hotel, just a few steps away was good. Restaurant and meals all excellent. All the staff very friendly and helpful. Had 6 incredible game drives, lots of lions, elephants, antelope, birds, crocs, monkeys and even a leopard. Also did the sundowner on the river to see the rhinos and elephants crossing. Cannot wait to go back ! Thank you.

After 3 weeks of private lodges with only a handful of of guest we were shocked at how touristy this place is. 100’s of people in dozens of vehicles/boats vying for the best view of the wildlife. The best meal we found was a toasted sandwich and in the evening dine in the main dining hall the food was very good. The room we had was very basic yet clean and comfortable … could do with better bathroom products…

This was, from start to finish, an amazing stay. The staff are very friendly and highly knowledgeable. The lodge is phenomenal: clean, excellent food, and with all the amenities you could need. The game drives are brilliant, as is the boat cruise and the trip to Victoria Falls. Don’t look anywhere else. You won’t regret going here!

Chobe Game Lodge did not disappoint! Perfect location to see a variety of animals. The staff was terrific and the rooms were perfect. Fifi was a terrific game spotter on both land & water. Really liked the quite electric vehicles. Thank you all for a fabulous visit!

Very nice place. Food really good and lots of choice; the rooms are fabulous. Best to try and stay at the riverfront rooms. These are more authentic in my opinion. Our rooms were modern but not very African. You could be anywhere. The game drives were good. The sunset cruise lovely.

At first I was a bit put back by the size of the lodge but friendly and efficient service, the beautiful rooms and great views as well as the wonderful diner and breakfast buffet put me at ease. Our group was placed in rooms near to each other which was nice. The rooms had everything you need and more. We had warthogs roaming right outside our veranda and we could hear so many birds sing in the trees. Our very enjoyable stay included a sunset tour on the river where we had the chance to see and learn about so many animals. I would have enjoyed another day or two but as we were group on a tour we had to move on.