The Chobe Riverfront in Botswana has a unique ecosystem and is home to a enormous variety of birds and animals, making it one of the best areas for a safari...only an hour from Victoria Falls
The Chobe Riverfront is the northern most part of the
Chobe National Park running along the length of the Chobe River. This
is where the four countries of Namibia,
Zambia,
Botswana and
Zimbabwe
meet and is also
where the Zambezi and Chobe rivers converge. During high rainfall, the
Zambezi River actually pushes the Chobe River back and as a result, this
area has vast marshland which gives it a unique African ecosystem with
immense biodiversity compared to anywhere else on the continent. Vast
concentrations of game make this their home and hence it has become an
enormously popular safari destination.
The town of Kasane which has a population of 9250 (2012) is central to this safari area, being positioned only 5kms from the Sidudu entrance gate to the National Park. The town has an international airport, shops and a variety of hotels, camps and lodges to cater for just about everyone's choice of comfort and budget. Getting your first choice of accommodation in the busy season is not always possible so I really advise you to try and book as far in advance as possible.
Most of the Chobe Riverfront accommodation is located in Kasane itself. Many of them are situated very attractively on the rivers edge and guests then do daily game drives into the Park, returning in the evening to their accommodation outside the Park. Kasane is busy and game drives on this side of the Park can get very congested.
The luxuriousChobe Game
Lodge is the only lodge actually situated inside the national park boundary.
Then on the western boundary within the Chobe Forest Reserve sits
Ngoma Safari
Lodge and Muchenje Lodge. Being 55kms away from the maddening crowd
of Kasane these two lodges offer a tranquil setting overlooking the Chobe flood
plains, likewise game drives into the western end of the park have less
tourists.
Houseboats on the Chobe River offer a unique and idyllic safari experience.
Sumptuous luxury with great game and bird watching opportunities make these an
extremely popular option. There are a few boats to choose from, catering for
different levels of luxury but all of these houseboats operate out of
Namibia.
A couple of safari operators offer
overnight camping
safaris in private campsites inside the park. These are very popular trips
as they allow guest to stay inside the park but not at the exorbitant prices of
the luxury game lodges. Fairly simple and rustic but if its game viewing you are
after and not luxury then I can highly recommend these 1, 2 or 3 night safaris.
Several campsites are available in the town of Kasane as this is a
popular destination for self drive tourists. Ihaha is the only public campsite
inside the Park in the Chobe riverfront and booking in advance is recommended.
The Chobe Riverfront being only 90kms from Victoria Falls makes an ideal
holiday combination - it's a good idea to have a few days in each location if you can, to benefit from what each place has to offer.
Chobe Riverfront Accommodation - All PRICES displayed below are:-
1) Standard 2024 International prices - also see our
Special Offers 2) Per person per night sharing (pppns) 3) Single supplements apply 4) Includes breakfast unless otherwise indicated 5) Priced in US Dollars
($) or South African Rand (ZAR)
- All taxes and levies included
Per person sharing per night.
Bed Only. Low Season.
Location:
Chobe River - Kasane Botswana.
Size: 46
safari rooms, 22 river rooms, 8 rondavels
Star Rating:
*** (3)
Advantages: Well established
lodge with a riverside location neighbouring Chobe National
Park; Variety of accommodation options from luxury to camping;
Affordably priced especially for families; Lodge operated game
drive and river cruise options; ideal location to explore the
Chobe area.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Lesoma Valley, 80km from the Victoria Falls, 20km from the Chobe
National Park entrance.
Size: 20 en-suite twin. 12
forest tents. 8 valley tents.
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Away from the
busy Kasane town; Remote wilderness experience; Views of the Lesoma valley known to have large elephant populations;
Safely enclosed in electric fence; Easy to combine Elephant Valley Lodge with a stay in Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Kuzuma Forest, 85km from Kasane and the Chobe National Park entrance.
Size: 7 en-suite tents.
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Away from the busy Kasane town; Remote wilderness concession in wildlife corridor; Excellent wildlife viewing; Spacious luxury guest suites; Bush spa; Uses renewable solar systems
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location: 60km from Kasane, 140km from the Victoria Falls, inside Chobe
Forest Reserve, Botswana.
Size: 11 en-suite thatched
chalets. 10 Double or Twin bedrooms; 1 Family room - a double bed downstairs and two single beds upstairs. Sleeps 4.
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Good location in the Chobe Forest Reserve; Positioned on a private concession; Offers personal and up-close game experiences; Own game viewing vehicles and cruises into the Chobe National Park; Game viewing and bird watching on site; Elevated views over the Chobe River and flood plains.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
55km from Kasane, 135km from the Victoria Falls, inside Chobe
Forest Reserve, Botswana.
Size: 8 en-suite twin or king. 2 of the
suites can sleep a third at per person sharing rate.
Star
Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Very
private and away from the hustle and bustle; 5-star luxury;
Transfers available from Victoria Falls Safari Lodge/Club and
Livingstone Airport to Kazungula Border post.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Inside Chobe National Park Botswana.
Size: 43 standard rooms, 4 suites
Star
Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Only lodge
inside the Chobe national park; land and water based game
viewing activities; top end luxury lodge; Great additional
facilities (salon, gym, library, billiard table); Lovely
location with great views of the Chobe river and Caprivi
floodplain; Large lodge which can accommodate large numbers of
people for weddings, conferences etc.
Per person sharing per night.
Half board. Low Season.
Location:
Kasane town, 10mins from Chobe National Park entrance, Botswana.
Size: 12 en-suite rooms (double
rooms - can be converted to twin and vice versa).
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Within 10
minutes from Chobe National Park Entrance; Good value; Some of
the rooms have a view
down to the Chobe River; A friendly experience; Packages
available with good value.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Kasane town, 10mins from Chobe National Park entrance, Botswana.
Size: 15 en-suite chalets.
10 River View, 5 Tree Top (twin and king beds).
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Within 10 minutes from Chobe National Park Entrance; Eco-friendly lodge; Good bird-watching on site; Views of the Chobe River; Located in a private woodland area, away from the busy town.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Moored and sails on the Chobe River, Botswana & Namibia.
Size: Two houseboats with 4 suites, One with 5 suites
Star Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Excellent location on the Chobe River, home to
great game and birding; Luxury facilities; Great rates that are fully inclusive;
Small, intimate houseboats provide privacy.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Moored and sails on the Chobe River, Botswana & Namibia.
Size: 10 standard suites, 4 master suites
Star Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Excellent location on the Chobe River, home to
great game and birding; Luxury accommodation and facilities; Great rates that
are fully inclusive; Right on the Chobe River.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location: Chobe
National Park, Botswana.
Advantages:
Located right inside the national park; Real African camping
experience; Chobe is home to great game viewing and birding; Rates
are inclusive; Easy to combine with other locations in Botswana and
Zimbabwe; Only an hour away from Victoria Falls; Includes game
viewing activities; There are some mobile safari operators that go beyond Chobe and into the Okavango Delta and other regions, offering packages that encompass the best of Botswana.
Per person sharing per night.
Bed Only. Low Season.
Location:
Chobe River - Kasane Botswana.
Size: 46
safari rooms, 22 river rooms, 8 rondavels
Star Rating:
*** (3)
Advantages: Well established
lodge with a riverside location neighbouring Chobe National
Park; Variety of accommodation options from luxury to camping;
Affordably priced especially for families; Lodge operated game
drive and river cruise options; ideal location to explore the
Chobe area.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location: Chobe
National Park, Botswana.
Advantages:
Located right inside the national park; Real African camping
experience; Chobe is home to great game viewing and birding; Rates
are inclusive; Easy to combine with other locations in Botswana and
Zimbabwe; Only an hour away from Victoria Falls; Includes game
viewing activities; There are some mobile safari operators that go beyond Chobe and into the Okavango Delta and other regions, offering packages that encompass the best of Botswana.
Per person sharing per night.
Half board. Low Season.
Location:
Kasane town, 10mins from Chobe National Park entrance, Botswana.
Size: 12 en-suite rooms (double
rooms - can be converted to twin and vice versa).
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Within 10
minutes from Chobe National Park Entrance; Good value; Some of
the rooms have a view
down to the Chobe River; A friendly experience; Packages
available with good value.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Kuzuma Forest, 85km from Kasane and the Chobe National Park entrance.
Size: 7 en-suite tents.
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Away from the busy Kasane town; Remote wilderness concession in wildlife corridor; Excellent wildlife viewing; Spacious luxury guest suites; Bush spa; Uses renewable solar systems
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Lesoma Valley, 80km from the Victoria Falls, 20km from the Chobe
National Park entrance.
Size: 20 en-suite twin. 12
forest tents. 8 valley tents.
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Away from the
busy Kasane town; Remote wilderness experience; Views of the Lesoma valley known to have large elephant populations;
Safely enclosed in electric fence; Easy to combine Elephant Valley Lodge with a stay in Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Kasane town, 10mins from Chobe National Park entrance, Botswana.
Size: 15 en-suite chalets.
10 River View, 5 Tree Top (twin and king beds).
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Within 10 minutes from Chobe National Park Entrance; Eco-friendly lodge; Good bird-watching on site; Views of the Chobe River; Located in a private woodland area, away from the busy town.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location: 60km from Kasane, 140km from the Victoria Falls, inside Chobe
Forest Reserve, Botswana.
Size: 11 en-suite thatched
chalets. 10 Double or Twin bedrooms; 1 Family room - a double bed downstairs and two single beds upstairs. Sleeps 4.
Star
Rating: *** (3)
Advantages: Good location in the Chobe Forest Reserve; Positioned on a private concession; Offers personal and up-close game experiences; Own game viewing vehicles and cruises into the Chobe National Park; Game viewing and bird watching on site; Elevated views over the Chobe River and flood plains.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
55km from Kasane, 135km from the Victoria Falls, inside Chobe
Forest Reserve, Botswana.
Size: 8 en-suite twin or king. 2 of the
suites can sleep a third at per person sharing rate.
Star
Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Very
private and away from the hustle and bustle; 5-star luxury;
Transfers available from Victoria Falls Safari Lodge/Club and
Livingstone Airport to Kazungula Border post.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Inside Chobe National Park Botswana.
Size: 43 standard rooms, 4 suites
Star
Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Only lodge
inside the Chobe national park; land and water based game
viewing activities; top end luxury lodge; Great additional
facilities (salon, gym, library, billiard table); Lovely
location with great views of the Chobe river and Caprivi
floodplain; Large lodge which can accommodate large numbers of
people for weddings, conferences etc.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Moored and sails on the Chobe River, Botswana & Namibia.
Size: Two houseboats with 4 suites, One with 5 suites
Star Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Excellent location on the Chobe River, home to
great game and birding; Luxury facilities; Great rates that are fully inclusive;
Small, intimate houseboats provide privacy.
Per person sharing per night.
Fully Inclusive. Low Season.
Location:
Moored and sails on the Chobe River, Botswana & Namibia.
Size: 10 standard suites, 4 master suites
Star Rating: **** (4)
Advantages: Excellent location on the Chobe River, home to
great game and birding; Luxury accommodation and facilities; Great rates that
are fully inclusive; Right on the Chobe River.
Day trips and overnight trips are possible into this fantastic wildlife park.
Chobe Day trips take you onto the Chobe River
and a drive into the National Park.
Overnight camping safaris also allow you to spend at least a night inside the park,
camping with experienced guides.
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Location:
Lesoma Valley, 80km from the Victoria Falls, 20km from the Chobe
National Park entrance.
Location:
Kuzuma Forest, 85km from Kasane and the Chobe National Park entrance.
Location: 60km from Kasane, 140km from the Victoria Falls, inside Chobe
Forest Reserve, Botswana.
Location:
55km from Kasane, 135km from the Victoria Falls, inside Chobe
Forest Reserve, Botswana.
Location:
Inside Chobe National Park Botswana.
Location:
Kasane town, 10mins from Chobe National Park entrance, Botswana.
Location:
Kasane town, 10mins from Chobe National Park entrance, Botswana.
Location:
Moored and sails on the Chobe River, Botswana & Namibia.
Location:
Moored and sails on the Chobe River, Botswana & Namibia.
Location: Chobe
National Park, Botswana.
Location:
Chobe River - Kasane Botswana.
