Chobe and Savuti, Botswana
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe's iconic and only permanent riverfront lodge
Found in Chobe National Park’s riverfront area, Chobe Game Lodge enjoys a privileged setting overlooking the river across pristine lawns. Its renowned status originally came about in the mid 1970’s when Hollywood icons Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton re-married here. Follow in their footsteps with a fabulous safari brimming with game drives, motorboat rides, sunset cruises and stargazing activities.
The large property is designed with an Indo-African style, emphasizing the safari feel. All 47 guestrooms boast river views which can be soaked up from private terraces, while the four exclusive suites also offer a lounge, a large balcony and a plunge pool. Dining consists of hearty meals in the terrace restaurant and delicious BBQs in the outdoor boma area. The list of facilities then continues with an open-sided lounge, a terrace, two bars, a small spa and a gym.
However it is the awesome range of wildlife that is the real winner here. During your stay you can look out for elephants playing in the water, witness elegant giraffes and spot further species such as buffalo, kudu and even crocodiles.
Highlights
Morning and afternoon game drives
Motorboat safaris
Sunset cruises
47 guestrooms
Restaurant
Lounge
Two bars
Small spa
Gym
Conference room
Riverside boma
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Places to combine Chobe Game Lodge with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
