Chobe River Lodge Botswana is a fine safari camp in the easily accessible town of Kasane offering intrepid travellers to Botswana the best of both worlds in easy access to the famous Chobe National Park. We offer fantastic Chobe River safari packages and a central base from which to explore the four countries that meet here. Start your luxury Chobe safari experience at the iconic and long-standing Chobe River Lodge where fewer tourists hang out but service is bigger and better.
Chobe River Lodge is known for its intimate attention to detail when it comes to accommodation and safari activities – only 12 rooms and only 6 guests per game drive vehicle because this venue is all about getting to know each guest and providing an authentic safari adventure in a popular region. Find this 4-star venue a mere 10 minutes by boat from Chobe National Park, the best way to game view in the Chobe River valley.
A range of Chobe accommodation comes in upstairs and downstairs river view rooms, family rooms and courtyard rooms. All rooms feature king-size beds or single beds, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, coffee-making facilities, ensuite showers and lovely private verandas with captivating Chobe River views, across the floodplains towards Moremi Game Reserve.
The main activity at River Lodge is the boat cruise every day into Chobe National Park to get close to large herds of elephants, buffalo, incredible antelope and birds. Game drives into the Park are equally valuable, bringing to light some astounding sightings of large and small animals and birds in the lush riverine environment on your Chobe holidays.
Voyage2Africa offers many different safaris that start and end in Kasane and include Victoria Falls, the Lower Zambezi Valley, the Caprivi Strip and the Okavango Delta. Choose Chobe River Lodge as your go-to base for all of these thrilling tours.
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Set close to the famous Chobe River near Kasane, Chobe River Lodge offers relaxed and affordable Botswana safari accommodation in one of Southern Africa’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. This welcoming safari lodge is ideal for travelers wanting comfortable Chobe National Park accommodation with excellent access to river cruises, guided game drives, and regional safari combinations including Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta.
Chobe National Park is internationally known for its enormous elephant herds, productive riverfront wildlife viewing, and outstanding boat safaris. Chobe River Lodge provides an accessible safari base where guests can enjoy these experiences without the extremely high rates associated with Botswana’s remote luxury camps. The lodge suits couples, families, groups, and first-time safari travelers looking for a practical Botswana safari with reliable wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Kasane’s location also makes Chobe one of the easiest safari destinations to combine with wider Southern Africa itineraries. Guests can move easily between Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, and even Mozambique beach destinations, making this region highly attractive for travelers wanting a complete African safari holiday.
Chobe River Lodge focuses on comfort, accessibility, and relaxed safari living. Rooms are spacious and practical with air conditioning, comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and private outdoor areas where guests can unwind after game drives or river activities. The atmosphere is informal and friendly, creating a welcoming safari environment for both short and extended stays.
The lodge includes a swimming pool, restaurant, shaded viewing areas, and comfortable lounge spaces overlooking the surrounding bush and river region. Guests can enjoy relaxed meals while discussing the day’s wildlife sightings and planning upcoming safari activities.
Unlike Botswana’s remote fly-in safari camps that often require costly charter flights, Chobe River Lodge is easily accessible from Kasane Airport. This helps travelers keep overall safari costs more manageable while still enjoying excellent safari experiences inside Chobe National Park.
For visitors researching affordable Chobe safari lodges, Botswana safari accommodation near Victoria Falls, or practical safari combinations in Southern Africa, Chobe River Lodge remains one of the more convenient options in the region.
The biggest attraction in this part of Botswana is undoubtedly the Chobe River safari experience. River cruises offer a completely different perspective compared to traditional safari game drives, bringing guests close to wildlife gathering along the water’s edge.
Elephants frequently swim between islands, buffalo gather in large numbers near the shoreline, hippos surface alongside safari boats, and crocodiles bask on sandy riverbanks. Chobe is also one of the best birding regions in Southern Africa with fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and migratory birds regularly seen during boat excursions.
Morning and afternoon game drives inside Chobe National Park complement the river safari experience. Guests often encounter giraffe, zebra, impala, kudu, lions, hyenas, and occasionally leopard or African wild dog. Chobe’s huge elephant population remains the main highlight for many visitors, especially during the dry season when animals concentrate along the riverfront.
Sunset cruises are especially popular because the evening light across the Chobe River creates exceptional safari photography conditions. These river experiences are often regarded as one of the defining highlights of any Botswana safari holiday.
Chobe River Lodge is particularly well suited to travelers wanting a practical and affordable Botswana safari without sacrificing wildlife experiences. The location near Kasane allows guests to maximize safari time while avoiding the complicated logistics associated with more remote regions of Botswana.
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The accessible location also makes it easy to combine Chobe with destinations such as Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, Namibia’s Caprivi Strip, Cape Town, or Kruger National Park.
While ultra-luxury travelers may prefer Botswana’s premium concession camps, Chobe River Lodge remains a strong option for travelers prioritizing value, convenience, and excellent safari access.
Chobe National Park offers rewarding safari experiences throughout the year. The dry season from May to October is generally considered the best period for concentrated wildlife viewing as animals gather along the Chobe River in huge numbers.
The green season from November to April transforms the landscape into lush safari scenery with dramatic skies, migratory birds, and quieter tourism conditions. Wildlife viewing remains productive, although animals disperse more widely through the park during periods of rainfall.
Travelers combining Chobe with Victoria Falls often prefer visiting between February and May when water levels at the Falls are particularly impressive. Guests focused mainly on safari viewing generally favor the cooler winter dry season.
From $165
PER PERSON SHARING PER NIGHT