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Chobe National Park, Botswana

Kubu Lodge

This is a smaller lodge and nice alternative if Chobe Safari Lodge is full. It is slightly more expensive for a very similar experience.

The game drives are plagued by there being only 1 entrance for all vehicles to enter and depart, so the crowds are inherent. The afternoon boat cruise is worth the trip and a highlight to many Botswana safaris. We suggest this property to people with a moderate budget who can save a little here to put towards the luxury fly-in lodges in the delta.  — Mango's view

On the doorstep of the world famous Chobe National Park, and only an hour away from the mighty Victoria Falls sits Kubu Lodge, an ideal place from which to explore this fascinating region. The lodge on the banks of the Chobe River, in Botswana's warm tropical climate, has comfortable thatched chalets on stilts that overlook a shaded lawn that spreads beneath giant ebony and wild fig trees to the river's edge.

The lodge offers excellent home cooking, a bar, curio shop, game drives, boat cruises, nature trail for bird viewers, and a private secluded swimming pool. The lodge is also secluded and private with no phones, radios or T.V., and no 5 Star prices.

Accommodations are in 11 charming chalets all thatched and raised on stilts to give panoramic views of the Chobe River. Rustic exteriors belie the comfort within; full ensuite facilities, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, tea and coffee- making facilities and comfortable beds.

Serving 3 meals a day, Kubu Lodge is well known for its excellent cuisine, catering for all tastes: buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, and table service dinner. The restaurant is located under thatch and commands a magnificent view over the grounds and the Chobe River. The fully stocked bar and wine cellar are open daily.

There are a number of activities that our guests can participate in. There are game drives or boat cruises into the Chobe National Park for a variety of big game and birdlife. Enjoy a quiet cruise aboard our "Finfoot" to the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, the meeting place of four countries. Take a walk along the 2 km Nature Trail that meanders through some pristine indigenous riverine habitat on the Chobe. Armed with binoculars, enjoy the fantastic birding that is on offer or perhaps catch a glimpse of the elusive Chobe Bushbuck that is prevalent on the property.

Includes: All meals & 2 safari activities per day