Reviews of Muchenje Safari Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
173 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Muchenje Safari Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Muchenje - welcome to Botswana"
There was abundant wildlife in Chobe and the guide had good knowledge of mammals and birds. My ambition was to see wild dogs and we found them on the first game drive. What luck!
The boat safari gave a different viewpoint and the picnic lunch served on board was excellent. Able to see large herd of elephant and pod of hippos ashore. Found a huge herd of buffalo in the afternoon.
The vehicle was never crowded, usually only three or four passengers." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
Buffalo
10 sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Hippo
4 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Sable antelope
2 sightings
Wild dog
1 sighting
Zebra
10 sightings
"Stunning lodge with breathtaking view"
Great morning, afternoon, night and all day safaris provided with truly first class wildlife sightings. However we visited out of season and found the Chobe river front nonetheless very busy compared to the weeks we have spent in Namibia and were not at all keen about vehicles surrounding wildlife.
Elephants walk through the camp and guards walk you to and from your cabin at night so visiting is not for the faint-hearted." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Our latest African adventure !st leg"
"Wonderful views of plain, great safaris "
Safari drives were well planned to give diversity - when giraffes stampeded and all animals on the plains also too off - what a view as we partook of our sundowner and the sun going down. We felt really lucky to have such committed guide.
Also visited the school which was a real treat as the children sang for us...thinking back what comes to mind is a rare sighting early morning of an owl just on a branch above us and then watching as it flew away." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
"First nights in Botswana"
Fabulous lodge to wind down in over the first few days of our holiday." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 3n in Botswana
"Super Lodge"
The food could be more local" See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Namibia; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Muchenje Safari Lodge review"
Compared to our other lodges it was much more businesslike and structured, less personal. We felt 2 nights sufficient as the day long river cruise and land safari were well worth it, but o/w not much freedom in safari routes.
They offer night and early morning safaris, but the guide said we would not see much and actually seemed to discourage them. A/C was a plus." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 6n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
"Splendid Vista, Great Staff at Muchenje"
The only downside was the distance to the park - though a few minutes from the gate- the drive down to the river front where the animals generally were was another 30 minutes. This uses an hour of the 3 hour game drive. The ranger was superb- we saw lots- and Chobe is superb. Recommend this time of year as the ranger said a lot more time spent in the forest looking for animals once wet season in force.
The Chobe River Cruise is a must do- and it will be great when this departs from the new jetty rather than driving an hour back to Kasane in the open jeep. The benefit of this jeep drive though means you travel back along the river in the jeep to the lodge which was great game viewing.
Paid for private vehicle for the kids but shared a boat- not sure if this was meant to be the case but it meant kids who wanted front seats had to compete with a 400mm camera and be on their best behaviour- took the edge off versus our private one we did independently." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana
"Highlight of the trip"
Both are excellent and yield wonderful views of elephant swimming or wading the river, as well as sightings of lions and even more elephant in the park.
We saw 18 lions at one location and 4 more on out twilight journey back to the lodge. Food was terrific." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana
"Muchenje Safari Lodge review"
The activities were highly organised to a prearranged schedule but during the time we were there, did not include any guided walking.Our visits to the riverfront were very successful in that we saw a good variety of wildlife & we felt that our guide was enthusiastic & kept us very well informed.
He also took us on a magnificent river trip from Kasane when we were able to see a lot of birds at close quarters & get amazingly close to a group of elephant as they walked onto the island to which we were moored." See all these reviews: 15n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
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Other lodges in Chobe National Park
Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Chobe River Lodge
Overlooking the Chobe River, the intimate Chobe River Lodge is a haven of tranquillity away from the bustle of Kasane.
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 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 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 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.
