Chobe Savanna Lodge is in the Eastern Caprivi, on the Namibian side of the Chobe River. It overlooks the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park’s Puku Flats. The Chobe River is a permanent water source for large herds of elephants, buffalo, and hippos. As well as dense concentrations of other wildlife. Including the rare Puku antelope which come down to the river’s edge to drink and graze. And Lion, Leopard, and Wild Dog.
Chobe Savanna Lodge offers a remote Chobe River experience on an all-inclusive basis. The lodge is thatched and open sided commanding a 270 degree view over the Chobe River and the Chobe National Park. A swimming pool is in the gardens in the middle of the island.
WiFi is available in the main area with limited WiFi in the guest rooms.
Please note Chobe Savanna Lodge is closed for a refurb from 1st October 2025 – 1st April 2026
There are 13 x thatched luxury chalets on the banks of the Chobe River with panoramic views of the Chobe National Park. 10 are twin chalets, with 2 sets of inter leading rooms (family friendly) & 1 x Family room. The lodge accommodates a maximum of 26 guests.
All the chalets have a private veranda. So you can step out on your deck to watch the wildlife and river. They have an integrated bedroom and lounge area. The rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a shower, hand basin, and toilet. And comes with Eco friendly amenities and a complimentary minibar. Other comforts include gowns, a small safe, and tea and coffee making facilities. The air-conditioned chalets also have a ceiling fan.
Thatched chalet
Chobe Family Safaris ↓
Family Room
The lodge is family friendly, making it a perfect place to create some lasting family memories. The family room shares a large bathroom with a shower, bathtub, vanity, and toilet. The inter leading family room is 2 luxury chalets so each bedroom has its own bathroom. Children of all ages are welcome at Chobe Savanna Lodge. However, children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
Safaris create a lifelong impression on children of any age. The incredible guides adore kids and know exactly how to bring a safari alive for young minds. Stopping to look at lion footprints. Or standing next to a huge elephant bone. The guides know how to keep the kids tuned in. Peering through binoculars at a weaver bird carefully repairing a nest. Or watching as huge crocs slip silently into the water as you cruise by. These are experiences that will stay with children forever.
Child Policy
0-2 Years
10%
Private activities must be booked for families with children younger than 6 years old at the daily private activity rate.
3-11 Years
50%
12-15 Years
75%
Chobe Savanna Lodge Activities
The best way to experience the Chobe River is from the water and the experienced guides are on hand to introduce you to the true wonders of this magnificent ecosystem. Guests can enjoy the exceptional wildlife that frequents the river banks from morning and afternoon boat cruises. Ideal for wildlife photographers and birders, the Chobe Savanna Lodge boats allow you to explore the far reaches of the Chobe River. Fishing and visits to the local community complete the Chobe Savanna Lodge experience.
River Safaris
With its remote location on the Namibian side of the Chobe River, Chobe Savanna Lodge focuses on water-based activities. Daily river safaris are on small, easily maneuverable boats. This makes them ideal for close encounters with the varied wildlife found along the Chobe Riverfront. The boats are perfect for photographers and birders with various seating options on a swivel platform.
Giraffe on a boating safari
With the larger skimmer boat, guests can enjoy river brunches, and sunrise and sunset cruises on the Chobe River. Enjoy the chorus of the Whistling Ducks accompanied by the many bird species that call in the early morning. As you sip on your tea or coffee. Slowly meander along the Chobe River, following along the banks of the floodplains. Waiting to see what comes down for a morning drink. While on the sunset cruise enjoy the sounds of birds, insects, and calls of animals in abundance. Fueling the atmosphere, helped along by a sundowner drink of your preference.
Sunset river cruise
Fishing Excursions
Seasonal catch and release fishing on the Chobe River is available on request at Chobe Savanna Lodge. Morning or afternoon adventures up the Chobe River in search of the best spot to try your hand at some tiger fishing is a great way to feed the adventurous soul. Tiger Fish, Talapia, and Catfish can be caught on the river.
Fishing
Cultural Excursions
Enjoy a morning visit to a nearby village to get a glimpse of what life is like in a remote fishing village in Namibia. Your professional guide will talk you through the history of this region of the country. While explaining the people and their culture, you’ll appreciate the buildings and sites that make these communities so unique. For those looking to take a piece of Namibia home, local crafts can be purchased from craftsmen and women themselves in the local market.
Bird watching
The river offers exceptional birding opportunities where large flocks of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood, spoonbills, ibis, various species of storks, ducks, and other waterfowl flock to the area. Bird watching is ideal from Chobe Savanna Lodge with over 300 bird species to spot!
Giant kingfisher
Photographic Safaris
Renowned for the unique perspective of wildlife and birds from the water, the Chobe River is the ultimate photographic wildlife destination. Boats are specially adapted to suit photographers’ needs.
Guided Nature Walks
Guided Nature Walks along the floodplain are also offered (seasonal).
Specialist Guiding Program
Booking a specialist guide lets you leverage your host’s specialized knowledge and experience. Having a single guide accompany you throughout your Desert & Delta Safaris itinerary. This enables you to develop a deeper connection with the guide and their skill set and creates lifelong friendships.
Why Book A Specialist Guide?
Special Interest Travelers
We will match the right specialist guide with the right travelers. From bird watchers to professional/amateur photographers. Stargazers to entomologists. We have guides best suited to all ranges of special interests.
VIPS or Celebrities
For guests seeking additional on the ground assistance, including professional hosting with discretion and privacy as needed, specialist guiding offers an elevated level of enjoyment and exclusivity to their trip.
Families
Including a specialist guide throughout the itinerary is a perfect way to ensure families have the safari of a lifetime. This will allow the kids and the knowledgeable specialist guide to form a special bond.
The best time to visit Chobe Savanna Lodge
Winter (April to September)
Daytime temperatures generally reach 25 °C, and may fall as low as 2 °C at night. Virtually no rain falls during the winter months. Buffaloes begin to gather into large herds and visit the rivers more often as the seasonal pans begin to dry up. Breeding herds of elephants increase in density daily as they visit the permanent waters. June is an exciting month. The African Wild Dogs begin to search for dens, which makes them easier to find for the next three or four months as they operate from their dens. Exciting hunts and playful puppies. What more could you wish for?
Summer (October to March)
The summer or rainy season begins in October and ends in March. In October the weeks preceding the coming of the rains tend to be the hottest. Temperatures soar up to 40 °C or more! Cloud cover and the arrival of the first rains towards the end of November or early December, cool things down considerably. It is hot but never will you experience such great game viewing. It is well worth the sweat. This is the time of year when the herbivores are at their weakest through a lack of food. And the Lions are at their strongest. The predators seek out the vulnerable young and kill them many times a day to eat their fill. It is a time of action, great visibility, and color.
How to get to Chobe Savanna Lodge
Chobe Savanna Lodge is accessed via Kasane in Botswana by boat transfer. Upon arrival at the Kasane Airport, there is a road transfer (arranged by Desert & Delta Safaris) from the airport to Kasane Immigration jetty (approximately 10 minutes). After being met by your Chobe Savanna Lodge guide and Immigration procedures are complete, it is approximately 1 hour transfer by motorized boat up the Chobe River. The transfer includes a short stop at the Namibian immigration office for passport procedures.
Guests arriving from Victoria Falls/Livingstone should be transferred directly to the Kasane Immigration jetty in town.
Chobe Savanna Lodge Accommodation Rates
Chobe Savanna Lodge is closed for a refurb from 1st October 2025 – 1st April 2026
2026 Chobe Savanna Lodge
Rates
Per Person Sharing
Single Supplement
Green Season:
1st January – 1st April
Closed
Shoulder Season:
2nd – 30th April and 1st November 2026 – 5th January 2027
$520
Peak Season:
1st May – 31st October
$680
$231
Single Surcharge applies to any reservation comprising more than two singles during the Green or Shoulder Season.
Combine your stay at one or more Desert and Delta Camps and get discounts. These are:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Boteti River Valley): Leroo La Tau
*Chobe Savanna Lodge doesn’t have long stay discounts but can be added to itineraries.
Rates include:
Accommodation, scheduled activities, all meals, refreshments, local spirits, and wines (excluding premium brands).
Airport transfers to/from scheduled/charter flights, arriving/departing Kasane Airport for Chobe Savanna Lodge.
Laundry service.
National park fees and all government levies, taxes, and VAT.
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
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
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
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