Chobe River Lodge — Hotel in Chobe District

The pros outweigh the cons so thus 5 stars. This small lodge has a communal dining table which encourages interaction with the other guests. We made a firm friendship another couple as a result. The food ranges from okay to awful. For instance the panna cotta was so dense that it would serve as an environmentally friendly replacement for depleted uranium in anti-tank shells. We were not keen on the open plan bedroom/bathroom either.

What won us over entirely was BK the game ranger. Following an uninspiring drive with another ranger in the morning, BK provided us with an exceptional drive in the afternoon. On which we probably spotted as much game as we had done previously in our 2 weeks of safariing, including incredible close encounters with 4 of the big 5 within 90 minutes. What an awesome conclusion to our safari adventure. (There are no rhino in the Chobe park, else I’m sure that BK would magicked that into the drive). As an added bonus BK is an avid photographer, so tries to angle the vehicle’s positioning to give you the best shots. These shots were done with my...

Total Rip-Off and Mosquito Nightmare – Never Again!

I would like to clarify that I am not a guide, but was in fact the guest who personally stayed at Chobe River Lodge. Your public response is based on a false assumption and completely ignores that I shared my own experience.

We were completely scammed here. Drinks were offered in a way that made it seem like they were included or at least reasonably priced. In the end, we were charged around 150€ for a single bottle of rum just because we ordered three glasses of rum and coke. No price mentioned, no warning – just a ridiculous surprise on the bill. This is an absolute disgrace and borders on fraud.

On top of that, the entire dining area is swarmed with thousands of mosquitoes in the evening, coming straight from the river. There are no mosquito nets or other prevention methods provided in the dining area, and even worse, they enter the rooms through a gap under the door. Sleeping peacefully is impossible.

Avoid Chobe River Lodge at all costs if you don’t want to be ripped off and eaten alive...

We had a wonderful family stay and cannot thank the team enough. The staff went above and beyond to make our experience special - not just with the accommodation, but also with the boat and 4x4 safaris. They carefully catered to our family’s dietary needs, and when my daughter wasn’t well, they showed incredible care by preparing simple meals and even helping us get her to the right doctor.

The safaris were excellent, with highlights including lions up close, elephants surrounding us, and even spotting a leopard just before leaving the park. The boat cruises were first class and the game drives unforgettable.

5 stars from our family - highly recommended for...