Boasting some of the best wildlife viewing in Southern Africa, Chobe National Park has a lot to offer guests to Botswana. Here’s a round-up of some of the best accommodation options.

Chobe National Park is in northern Botswana and boasts roughly 11 7 00 square kilometres of wilderness. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and is also home to predators such as lion, leopard and hyena and plains game that include buffalo, waterbuck, kudu, roan and sable antelopes as well as giraffes and warthogs.

Possibly one of its most impressive features is the Chobe River, along its northern boundary. The river is renowned for its large concentrations of wildlife and extraordinary birdlife. It lends itself to boat explorations, allowing visitors a unique safari experience. It is also arguably one of the best places to spot game in Southern Africa.

Ngoma Safari Lodge

Situated on the banks of the Chobe River and close to the park, Ngoma Safari Lodge treats guests to incredible views, with a good chance of spotting elephant along the floodplain or bathing and playing in the river. Other likely sightings include buffalo and zebra.

Meals can be enjoyed on a well-positioned viewing deck overlooking a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants, zebra, antelope and other game. Accommodation is in eight luxury private suites, each with indoor and outdoor showers, an open-plan lounge and a private plunge pool.

Activities at Ngoma include walking safaris, game drives as well as night drives and birding. Guests can also opt for a full-day safari, which includes a cruise on the Chobe River; driving within the park; and a picnic lunch.

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Chobe Marina Lodge

Just 10 minutes outside Chobe National Park, Chobe Marina Lodge offers accommodation in studios, chalets or suites. The honeymoon suites are double storey and have an en-suite bathroom with shower and an upstairs lounge area.

Guests can enjoy elegant dining at The Commissioners restaurant with beautiful views across the river, while the Mokoros restaurant serves a full English or continental breakfast, light lunches and casual meals.

Facilities at the lodge include the Cathari Health & Beauty Spa, swimming pool and a conference venue. There is also a golf course nearby. Activities include river boat cruises, a sightseeing cruise to Sedudu Island and tiger fishing.

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Camp Kuzuma

Camp Kuzuma is situated in the Kazuma Forest Reserve in a private traversing concession of over 20 000 hectares and overlooks a waterhole and the open plains of the Kazuma Pans. The lodge is also situated in one of the busiest elephant corridors that joins the Chobe National Park in Botswana and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

Kuzuma’s five luxury tented suites are connected to the main guest areas by elevated wooden walkways. Each of the suites comprises en-suite bathrooms with high-back Victorian baths, double basins as well as inside and outside showers. The suites are private and spacious – up to 49 square metres – and each has its own deck overlooking the bush.

Activities include game drives and guided walks as well as bird watching, with over 380 different species found in the region. The lodge also has a swimming pool and bush spa.

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Chobe Elephant Camp

Chobe Elephant Camp is located on the edge of a rocky ridge that overlooks Chobe River. The lodge has been built from the Kalahari sand found in northern Botswana and has the look and feel of a traditional farmstead.

It accommodates up to 24 guests in 10 twin rooms and a family suite. All rooms are en-suite with indoor and outdoor showers as well as private verandas. Activities include game viewing by game drive and boat as well as guided walks. Guests can also interact with the local Sibuya tribe.

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Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero

Situated on the edge of Chobe National Park, Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero offers panoramic views across the islands and floodplains as far as Namibia. The lodge comprises 14 guest cottages and one honeymoon suite, the only full spa on the Botswana safari circuit, and a swimming pool.

Each of the luxury cottages has an en-suite bathroom with a free-standing bath as well as indoor and outdoor showers and private gardens. The honeymoon suite features a private plunge pool and deck area. Guests booking this suite are treated to private dinners, special turn-downs and a private vehicle and guide.

Activities include game drives and sundowner cruises in customised boats.

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