Reviews of Chobe River Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
59 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Chobe River Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Great boat trip on the Chobe River from here"
The boat trip from the lodge on the river during the late afternoon is a 'must do'. We saw so many animals coming down to the river to drink, an especially loved seeing the elephants swim across! It was unforgettable and a highlight of our trip.
Garden Lodge is a good place to stay in a convenient location." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe; 2n in South Africa
"Garden Lodge review"
Again, very pleasant staff. Good food and nice to meet with other guests at meals etc.
The two river cruises another highlight, and the game drive also good.
A very good guide - Tefo. Chobe river area is amazing" See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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We went on one River Cruise and two Game Drives. We saw more elephants here at the river than elsewhere on our month's holiday. The Game Drives provided a wide variety of animals, particularly along the river banks.
The location of the Lodge on the river was picturesque and provided warthogs and hippos in the garden for our viewing." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Relaxing small lodge by the Chobe River"
River trip was magical, many animals and birds observed, the only slightly sour note being that the drinks were not included in the quite expensive trip price.
This was the most expensive place that we stayed - all extras (drinks, trips, food etc) were significantly more expensive than at other accommodation." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Garden Lodge review"
We did evening river trips and morning game drives with the excellent John who was so knowledgeable and showed us so many fantastic animals and birds. Could have stayed longer and would like to return." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Garden Lodge review"
Emily at Reception was great, she sorted out our car drop off for us and sent the pick up away when it came an hour earlier than arranged to take us to Victoria Falls. We were made to feel at home and enjoyed meeting other guests and the owners and staff informally.
Transfer to Victoria Falls went okay but we had not been told that we were changing vehicles at the border and were left to ourselves to find this out." See all these reviews: 13n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Set on the Chobe river."
Game drives and river trips were excellent and the drivers know where to take you for the best game viewing experiences ever.
Food was good and varied, being well presented.
Staff and the manager's were very friendly and went out of their way to make your stay special.
Look out for the mongoose family that visits the gardens, about 40 or so, along with nocturnal visits onto the lawn by the local hippos." See all these reviews: 8n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"Garden Lodge review"
An amazing surprise taking us downstream to see the storks, egrets and herons outside of the park (we saw a clawless otter there!)
Amazing jeep safari the following day!!! Lions, mangosts, a honeybadger..." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Garden Lodge - The Place to Stay in Kasane"
From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the team we were made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The lodge is small, overlooks the river and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Our room was spacious, well equipped and tastefully decorated. The bathroom was large with a great walk in shower. A veranda with comfortable seating had great views especially at sundown. Elephants, hippo and mongoose were all seen in the gardens.
We enjoyed some relaxation on loungers around the pool and in the comfortable lounge area, supplied with a selection of interesting books and where tea and coffee were available.
Meals were taken communally, in a relaxed atmosphere with attention to every ones particular needs. The food was delicious, plentiful and served with a smile.
We had pre booked a day trip to Victoria Falls. The organisation of this was flawless and we had a wonderful experience from the moment we were collected in the morning to our return in the late afternoon.
As we had time on the morning of our departure before our pick up we asked if we could have a game drive into Chobe . This turned out to be a great experience with just the two of us with our guide who was excellent.
The staff really made this place one we would highly recommend." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 7n in Botswana
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Other lodges in Chobe National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Muchenje Safari Lodge
One of our favourites in the area, Muchenje is a small, welcoming lodge at the quieter, western end of the Chobe Riverfront.
Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge sits on the banks of the Savuti Channel within Chobe National Park, and offers access to excellent game viewing, especially during the dry season.
Savute Under Canvas
A mobile camp with the comforts of a semi-permanent tented camp, Savute Under Canvas offers guided game drives within the Savuti region of Chobe National Park.
Chobe Under Canvas
This is a typical location for Chobe under Canvas, a small, semi-permanent camp in the Chobe Riverfront area that offers good value for money and high standards of care.
Chobe Elephant Camp
Located in one of our favorite areas of Chobe National Park, Chobe Elephant Camp is a simple but well-appointed camp with a strong bush feel.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge is a good value, hotel-style lodge in the heart of Kasane offering game drives, boat cruises and fishing trips.
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe Game Lodge occupies an enviable riverfront location within Chobe National Park and boasts well-earned 'eco' credentials, as well as an excellent all-female guiding team.
Ngoma Safari Lodge
With sweeping views across the floodplains of the Chobe River, Ngoma offers superb food and flexible safari activities.
Chobe Chilwero
On the periphery of Chobe National Park, Chobe Chilwero offers luxurious surroundings and excellent food, which complement superb game viewing on game drives and boat trips.
Camp Kuzuma
Camp Kuzuma sits in the Kazuma Forest Reserve and is an excellent place to see elephant in particular. Away from the busier riverfront area of Chobe National Park this camp offers a luxurious base form which to explore this less visited region of northern Botswana.
Savute Elephant Lodge
Savute Elephant Lodge is a luxurious camp on the banks of the now flowing Savuti Channel. This is a classic big-game area, although its location within Chobe National Park does limit the activities which are possible here.
Elephant Valley Lodge
Elephant Valley Lodge is a lovely camp in a beautiful setting – sit in its hide and watch the wildlife come to drink at the waterhole. Activities focus on boating and drives in Chobe which - although very busy, and a long drive from the lodge – is very rich in wildlife.
