Chobe Elephant Camp

Appreciate the eco-design behind Chobe Elephant Camp in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, a new luxury safari camp made entirely from sandbags and in line with sustainable tourism accommodation ethics. Luxury tented accommodation takes on new meaning thanks to its thick walls filled with the red Kalahari sands to create a natural barrier against the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the luxury Botswana accommodation at Chobe Elephant Camp. 

Find this unique eco safari destination high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River and close to the Chobe National Park entrance. River cruises and game drives offer guests an authentic African adventure into untouched wilderness areas. And the recycled building ideas of reusing wood and the thick sandbag walls control temperatures naturally with cool interiors in summer and warmth in winter. This camp is ideal for budget-conscious travellers who have a green conscious and want to revel in the peace of a pristine environment. 

Chobe Elephant Camp offers authentic wildlife viewing activities such as game drives and game walks or a visit to the local Subuya Tribe for an impressive cultural experience. Take a thrilling boat cruise on the Chobe River and wander around Kasane for a change of scenery.

Always return to a room with indoor and outdoor showers, one of 12 exquisite suites designed to absorb the views of the Chobe River in all directions from your private deck, or the comfy lounge. Stroll down to the bar with its neat, polished floors, the farmhouse style lounge with its soft sofas and intentionally weathered homely design. 

Grab a drink, dive into the swimming pool, and gather for meals – and still the river views are there, the elephant herds, lion kills and charismatic Fish eagles. Wherever you go and whatever you do around the camp, notice how every effort is being made to reduce the carbon footprint, never compromising on your comfort as a paying, ethical guest.

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Chobe Elephant Camp in Botswana’s Chobe National Park is a new eco camp made entirely from sandbags, recycled wood and reused furniture. Filled with the red Kalahari sands, these thick walls create a natural barrier against the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the camp.

Chobe Elephant Camp is located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River. This uniquely designed safari lodge has been built to take advantage of the incredible views overlooking the sweeping floodplains while offering a comfortable refuge from the harsh African condition – and decreasing its carbon footprint in line with sustainable tourism. 

Boasting 10 double rooms, including one family room, this Botswana safari camp can sleep 24 guests at a time who love the wide range of experiences laid on. Guests indulge in indoor and outdoor showers, en-suite bathrooms and decks merging into the trees and this makes their Botswana safari at Chobe Elephant Camp extra special. Choose a book to read in the snug lounge or sit at the bar and just chill.

Observe spectacular wildlife sightings in Chobe National Park when you choose a traditional safari on open vehicles or cruise on a boat down the Chobe River. Walks are a great attraction too into the rich forest ecosystem to marvel at birds, monkeys and other smaller game.

The Botswana African bush can be hot and dry and the sandbag walls filled with real Kalahari Sands regulate temperatures as natural insulators. Renewable resources include the creation of furniture from reclaimed wood and using the sun to heat water. Guests are always comfortable in this Land of Elephants.

Return to the cool polished floors of the farmhouse-designed Chobe Elephant Camp and sip a cold drink on a well-used chair – the height of comfort. Here is a place where old meets new and where friends are made for life.