Chobe Safari Lodge is a hotel in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River, directly on the border of Chobe National Park. It offers a wide range of activities in the Chobe National Park and beyond. Right on their doorstep of four countries meeting (Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia). Therefore, it offers an excellent location to explore Chobe, Victoria Falls, and the Kaza region (ex-Caprivi).
It is easily accessible as it is near Victoria Falls, Livingstone, and Kasane International Airport. Daily road transfers or charter flights connect all these airports with the lodge. Charter flights are also available to the Okavango Delta and other regions of Botswana.
It offers awesome Chobe accommodation and an excellent family-friendly and group choice. There has been a major upgrade to Chobe Safari Lodge, and it now incorporates Chobe Bush Lodge in a Chobe Village.
As part of the expansive upgrades, Chobe Safari Lodge has seriously invested in sustainability. In a Botswana first, they’ve shored up the river banks against ongoing erosion from passing boats and planted well over 200 trees across the Lodge. There is also an on-site bakery and a bottling plant. Meaning less plastic, fewer food miles, and more freshness on your plate. Sustainability never tasted this good!
With lots of new additions, and the last of the rooms only being completed in September 2025, we are still updating this.
Luxury Rooms
The Chobe Safari Lodge has clusters of luxury rooms and suites spread out across the large property, giving the spacious and uncrowded feel of smaller boutique lodges that share the same world-class facilities.
The Luxury Rooms comprise 46 x Safari Rooms, 15 x River Rooms, and 8 x Rondavels that have beautiful Chobe River views. The 38 x Bush Rooms are set back from the river overlooking a waterhole and into the Chobe National Park.
All rooms are available in King or Twin configuration. Each room has a private balcony area, a writing desk, coffee and tea making facilities, two bottles of complimentary water each day, a minibar fridge, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, and a multitude of charging options and points for phones, cameras, tablets and laptops as well as sleep aides.
The ensuite bathrooms are all generous in size, with water-saving fixtures, rain showers, plenty of lighting, and ample counter space for your travel amenities. In addition, the Safari Rooms and Bush Rooms have bathtubs.
Varied, flexible, and recently renovated to the same standard, these rooms are perfect for couples, friends, families, and groups of all sizes.
The new layout of Chobe Village
More information on the Luxury Rooms ↓
Safari Rooms
Sip coffee on the river-facing porch. While watching warthogs parading across the lush lawns overlooking the Chobe River. It’s an endlessly entertaining animal parade between adventurous activities!
Each Safari Room has a romantic ball-and-claw bath and walk-in shower. The highlight of these rooms remains their spectacular views of the Chobe River and lush grounds.
Safari RoomSafari Room bathroom
River Rooms
It’s easy to savor the Chobe’s rumbling hippos and African fish eagles from the River Rooms. This wing sits closest to the main complex of the lodge. And faces a secluded indigenous riverside garden.
New images to follow.
River Room
Rondavels
These original rooms of old enjoy fantastic Chobe River views. They have been lovingly restored to honor their heritage status. While providing modern amenities to all safari loving guests.
Rondavels
Bush Rooms
The Bush Rooms are in an open-plan modern bush style design to ensure a light-filled room. The bottom rooms have verandas while the top rooms have balconies with exquisite views over Chobe National Park.
Chobe Bush Lodge accommodation
Family Rooms
The Chobe Safari Lodge is ideal for family and intergenerational travel. Please always keep a lookout for the wild animals that roam the property!
The 16 x Family Safari Rooms include a second bedroom with a bunk bed. Whilst the two Family Bush Rooms and two Family River Rooms have pull-out couches with a shared bathroom. These rooms are ideal for 2 adults and up to 2 children under the age of 12.
For older children, or more privacy, we would recommend the two Family Bush Suites that have a separate bedroom and bathroom. Or the two larger Family Explorer Suites for the ultimate family experience.
Children 5 and under stay free, whilst children from 6 to 11 pay a reduced rate, and children 12 and above pay full rates.
Children of all ages are welcome to participate in activities.
Suites
The generous suites (four Bush Suites and two River Suites) are ideal for honeymooners or couples. The suites enjoy the same great amenities as the luxury rooms, but with more space and an additional bathroom. The minibar comes with a complimentary initial stocking of 2x beers, 4x soft drinks, and a 187ml bottle of red and white wine.
Explorer Suites
Opening in September 2025 are the two Explorer Suites. Representing Chobe Safari Lodge’s most luxurious accommodation. Each two-bedroom duplex comprises a generous lounge and balcony area for relaxing or entertaining guests (with a separate guest toilet). The river-facing master bedroom has a private balcony and an ensuite bathroom that includes a bathtub. While the second room is ensuite (shower only) and configured into a twin or king bed. The minibar (with the same contents as the Suites) is refreshed daily on a complimentary basis.
These units can accommodate 4 adults or 2 adults and up to 3 children (depending on age).
Facilities:
At Chobe Safari Lodge, guests are encouraged to Discover the Best of Botswana by learning more about its conservation efforts, culture, communities, and heritage. All on-site facilities are free for in-house guests to explore on their own, or the dedicated team of Guest Experience Managers will take you on a guided tour. In addition, talks by resident experts can be arranged. Please contact us for more information.
Botswana Elephant Centre
The first phase of the Elephant Centre aims to celebrate and educate visitors about these magnificent animals through interactive information displays.
Chobe Bush Walk and Treetops Lookout
Starting near the Hunters Pub, the Chobe Bush Walk invites guests to discover the rich bird and animal life on the Chobe Safari Lodge property. It winds past hidden hideaways by the waterhole to the Treetops Lookout deck. This is bookable exclusively for groups of 6–15 with drinks and snacks.
Chobe Craft Centre
A celebration of Botswana’s arts and crafts, the Chobe Craft Centre highlights the accomplished work of local artisans. Whilst providing exposure for the organisations that support them. The area also showcases the other Community Impact projects and partners.
Explorers Lounge
Learn about the modern history of Botswana, the region, and Chobe Safari Lodge through maps, books & displays. The Explorer Lounge aims to be the largest curated collection of Botswana related travel documents in the country.
Safari Shop and Bush Boutique
Looking for the ideal safari memento, or a book to learn more about the incredible wildlife and birds you recently saw? The Safari Shop has you covered. Or if you’re looking to enhance your safari outfits with something a bit more jeuje* like a stylish safari scarf or some of the finer gemstones that Botswana is famous for, then the Bush Boutique is your next stop.
*To jeuje means to add a little bit of something fabulous
Spa
Set in a peaceful corner of the lodge, the Chobe Spa offers an array of treatments sure to soothe weary safari muscles. Restore and relax with a massage, facial, manicure, or pedicure. A 30 minute head and shoulder treatment is an included activity in the 2026/7 rates. Other treatments can be booked and paid for separately.
The lodge is on the banks of the Chobe River
Activities / Game Viewing:
Along with many species of big game, Chobe National Park boasts the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. Game drives and boat cruises offer visitors the opportunity to witness this amazing spectacle.
Water Activities
People come to Chobe for the magnificent river that teems with wildlife. Offering fantastic sightings of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo. To name a few. All activities depart directly from the Lodge.
Sunset Safari Cruise into the Chobe National Park
The iconic Chobe River activity. Enjoy a sundowner safari cruise on the Chobe River. The spacious double-decker boats will treat you to some of Africa’s best and most up-close game viewing. Chobe Safari Lodge is the closest Kasane accommodation to the Chobe National Park and sits right beside the park office. This means you’ll often be the first on the water to enjoy the afternoon wildlife congregations.
The expertly guided riverboat cruise gently navigates these lively waters to catch the hippos that leave the water to feed during the day. Witness the large herds of buffalo, and pause for elephants crossing. Our favourite has to be when they comically use their trunks as a snorkel!
Wildlife on a Chobe River safari
Private Chobe Boat Safari
Hire a private boat for a tailor-made river voyage curated towards your interests, such as birdwatching.
Chobe Fishing
Any fisherman worth their rod wants to catch a legendary African tigerfish. Enjoy a 2-hour fishing excursion throughout the day on the Chobe River. Or, half or full day fishing trips up the Kasai Channel of the Zambezi River (in Namibia). On an ethical catch-and-release policy.
Quadripoint Bridge Tour
The only place on Earth where the corners of four nations come together is under the Kazungula Bridge. This 2-hour excursion comprises a short drive around the town of Kasane before floating on the converging waters of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers.
Photographic Boat
Get the perfect picture. Drift along the legendary Chobe River aboard a low angle boat with 360 degree revolving chairs & adjustable gimble rig swivels. Perfect for capturing birds in flight, big game up close, and those magical Chobe sunsets. Cameras can be hired.
Land Activities
Explore the Chobe National Park by road, or visit neighbouring Namibia or the magnificent Victoria Falls
Game Drive Safaris
Hop on a game drive in the morning or afternoon to explore the Chobe National Park. Enhance your experience with a private vehicle for a more personalized safari. Or wildlife lovers can also book a private vehicle for a half or full day safari that ventures deeper into the lesser-visited regions of the park with a packed picnic lunch.
Buffalos escape the lioness
Namibia Village Tour
Explore neighbouring Namibia and meet the locals on an authentic village tour. It’s just a short boat cruise across the Chobe River.
Guided and Unguided Victoria Falls Day Trips
Visit the mighty Mosi Oa Tunya. Located a brief 90-kilometre drive from Chobe Safari Lodge, 80 per cent of the Victoria Falls can be seen from Zimbabwe via 16 scenic viewpoints.
Air Activities
Scenic Flight
Strap in for a spectacular voyage above the Chobe area. Soar across the skies for a unique perspective on the Elephant Capital of the world!
Chobe Wining and Dining
The Chobe Safari Lodge’s restaurants and bars are designed to provide a variety of different culinary experiences. Enjoy every meal with a view! Complimentary afternoon tea is at the Pavilion next to the Riverside Restaurant daily from 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm.
Riverside Restaurant
Live cooking stations with a variety of different options and themes. Includes Botswana’s first climate controlled salad bar and dessert bar. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.
Sedudu Outdoor Dining Experience
Located next to the secluded Sedudu bar (open 6 pm to 10 pm) and under the Botswana stars. This outdoor dining experience proudly promotes traditional foods and customs, subtly championed by the chefs and waiting staff. Open seasonally for dinner (weather permitting)
The Cattle Post
An a la carte restaurant showcasing the best Botswana beef cuts amongst other gourmet options. Includes suggested wine pairings from an extensive premium wine selection. Open daily for dinner. Reservations required.
Dinner Cruise
Decompress with an unforgettable feast aboard a boat and savour the stars from the upper deck between delectable courses on the evening dinner cruise. Requires a minimum of 12 guests. Weather permitting.
Monkey Bar & Hunters Pub
Light lunches are served around the two pools from a terrace menu between 10 am and 4 pm. The bars themselves serve a selection of premium spirits and other beverages, fresh fruit juices, wines, and cocktails. Open from 7 am to 10 pm daily
Sedudu Sunset Bar
The legendary Sedudu Sunset Bar is arguably the best located Botswana bar by far. The drinks are cold, and the sunset view is great. Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Accommodation Rates at Chobe Safari Lodge
1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
River Rooms, Safari Rooms. and Rondavels at Chobe Safari Lodge Rates
Adult Sharing per person
Single Occupancy
Children Sharing In Family Room
1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
Bed & Breakfast*
$200
$360
$100
Half Board no activities*
$295
$450
$148
Half Board + 1 activity
$365
$550
$183
Full Board + 2 activities
$480
$660
$240
Fully Inclusive + 2 activities
$535
$715
$268
Once the Explorer Suites are opened by September 2025, they will be charged as a River Room PLUS $55 per person per night
Please note: *Bed & Breakfast and Half board (no activities) are only available on last minute bookings (30 days out) or low season: December – March. Excluding Festive Season (22nd December – 3rd January)
Chobe Safari Lodge Rates Include
All the rates include complimentary Kasane Airport transfers.
*Bed & Breakfast: Accommodation and Breakfast *Half Board No Activities: Accommodation, Breakfast, and Dinner
Half Board rate with 1 activity: Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner, and a choice of 1 activity
Full Board rate with 2 activities: Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and a choice of 2 activities
Fully Inclusive rate with 2 activities: Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Laundry, Local Beverages (excl. Premium brands), and 2 activities*
*Activities On Offer
Morning or Afternoon Game Drive in the Chobe National Park (3 hours)
Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River (3 hours)
Morning Private Cruise on the Chobe River (2 hours)
Fishing on the Chobe River (2 hours)
Namibian Village Walk
Quadripoint Bridge Tour (2 hours)
Excluded
Park Fees
Compulsory government bed levy.
Impact Levy
The Namibian conservancy fee for the Namibian village walk and fishing.
International transfers.
Beverages and laundry, unless stated otherwise.
Items of a personal nature.
The rates are slightly different for 2026/7. There is no longer a bed & breakfast or half board with no activities rates.
Click here to see rates from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027 ↓
Chobe Safari Lodge Rates
1st April 2026 – 31st March 2027
Luxury Rooms:
Bush, Safari, River Rooms & Rondavels including Family Rooms
Per adult sharing, per night (max 2 adults)
Single adult per night (with or without children)
Per child 6-11yrs per night (max 2 children)
Half Board + 1 activity
$445
$625
$240
Full Board + 2 activities
$550
$750
$310
Fully Inclusive + 2 activities
$600
$800
$360
Suites:
River Suites (max 2 adults and 2 children)
Bush Suites (max 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children)
Per adult sharing, per night
Single adult per night (with or without children)
Per child 6-11yrs per night
Half Board + 1 activity
$545
$745
$300
Full Board + 2 activities
$650
$850
$370
Fully Inclusive + 2 activities
$700
$900
$420
Explorer Suites:
Two bedroom duplex
Per adult sharing, per night (max 4 adults)
Single adult per night (with or without children)
Per child 6-11yrs per night (max 3 children)
Half Board + 1 activity
$595
$794
$330
Full Board + 2 activities
$700
$900
$400
Fully Inclusive + 2 activities
$750
$950
$450
NB: 0-5 yrs stay for free.
Nightly Rates & Packages Include:
Half Board includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and a choice of an inclusive activity as specified
Full Board includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a choice of inclusive activities as specified
Fully Inclusive includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages (excluding premium brands), laundry, and a choice of inclusive activities as specified
Chobe National Park entrance fees for associated activities
Government Bed Levy of USD 1.50 per person per night
Value Added Tax of 14%
Complimentary WiFi
Complimentary High Tea from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Complimentary return transfer from the Kasane International Airport to the Lodge
Complimentary entry to all property amenities. Including the Elephant Centre, Explorers Lounge, Chobe Bush Walk, and Treetops Lookout
Rates Per Night Exclude:
Impact Levy of USD 5 per person per night
Additional meals, beverages, and laundry (unless otherwise stated). All rates exclude premium beverages.
Items of a personal nature and gratuities
Additional activities, levies, and fees other than those indicated
Dinner at the Cattle Post Steak House or Dinner Cruise
Note: Government rates, taxes, and levies (including park fees) are subject to change without prior notice.
*Inclusive Activities
A choice of the following activities is included in the accommodation, package, and secret season rates:
Type
Activities
Notes
Timing (Approx.)
Includes
Water Activities
Boat Safari in Chobe
Sunset Cruise (3hrs)
3 pm – 6 pm
Sundowner
Chobe Fishing*
Chobe River (min 2 people; 2hrs)
Depart between 6 am – 4 pm
Fishing Tackle, Water
Quadripoint Bridge Tour
Kazangula (min 4 people; 2hrs)
Depart between 8 am – 4 pm
Water
Land Activities
Game Drive
Morning (3hrs)
6 am – 9 am or 8 am – 11 am
Tea, Coffee, Rusks
Afternoon (3hrs)
3 pm – 6 pm
Sundowner and Snacks
Namibian Village Walk**
Morning (2hrs)
Depart 6 am – 11 am
Water
SPA treatment
Head & Shoulder Massage
30 minutes
Water
Sundowner at Treetops
Exclusive use (4 – 20 people)
4 pm to Sunset
Sundowner and Snacks
* Chobe Fishing excludes drinks and food, and lost tackle charges for fishing activities.
** Namibian Village Walk excludes Namibian Conservancy fees and Visa fees for Namibia.
Excursions
Swap any 2 inclusive activities (Full Board or Fully Inclusive Rates) to a half or full day excursion for the USD surcharge per person below (age 6 and above):
Type
Activities
Notes
Timing (Approx.)
Price per person
Includes
Water Activities
Kasai Fishing* (max 2 people)
Kasai Half Day
7.30 am – 11 am
$165
Tackle, Water, Snack
Kasai Full Day
7.30 am – 4 pm
$380
Land Activities
Private Game Drive (4-8 people)
Half day
6 – 12 pm
Free
Tea, Coffee, and soft drinks
Full day
8 – 6 pm
$55
Picnic lunch and drinks
Victoria Falls Day Trip** (min 2 people)
Guided
8 – 6 pm
$160
Lunch, Park fee, Guide
Unguided
Free
Water
*Kasai Fishing excludes Namibian Conservancy fees and Visa fees
** Victoria Falls Day Trip excludes Visa fees for Zimbabwe
Enhanced Activities
Upgrade any inclusive activity to an enhanced activity for the USD surcharge per person (age 6 and over) below:
* Scenic Flight excludes Departure Tax of US$25 per person
Chobe Safari Lodge Special Offers and Packages
Secret Season Special
Enjoy four nights in a Luxury Room at Chobe Safari Lodge for the price of three. More time to relax, explore, and soak up the wild beauty of Chobe!
The Secret Season Special is valid from 1st December 2026 until 30th April 2027, excluding the following holiday periods:
23rd December 2026 – 5th January 2027
26th March 2027 – 30th March 2027
See our Chobe Safari Packages. You will also find packages that combine Chobe with the Okavango Delta on our Green Desert Safaris. These all offer great value for money.
andBeyond Savute Under Canvas offers you a great opportunity to experience the exhilaration of a mobile camping safari with the luxury of a tented camp
Ngoma Safari Lodge is a small boutique lodge overlooking the Chobe River. Stay in a river facing suite with private plunge pool (2 can accommodate a child 10+)
Chobe Princesses are luxury safari houseboats operating on the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers. Accommodating a smaller number of guests gives you more exclusivity
Zambezi Queen offers luxury accommodation suites on a house boat on the Chobe National Park border with Namibia. 2 or 3 night departures are scheduled throughout the year
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge offers luxury accommodation. This area is often described as one of, if not the best, wildlife-viewing areas in Africa today
