Chobe Bakwena Lodge

Bakwena Lodge is an intimate, privately owned eco-lodge on the banks of the Chobe River. Bakwena has a total of 15 chalets designed and decorated in a manner befitting our environment which offer a cool and comfortable escape. There are two Room Types at Bakwena Lodge. 'Ten x 'River-View Chalets' which are all facing the magnificent Chobe River and Five x 'Treetop Chalets' which are elevated 3m above the ground with views of the Treetop canopy.

They offer an inclusive safari option in an area with some of the finest game viewing to be had. Chobe is well known for its predators and has the home of most of Botswana’s estimated 200 000 elephants. Activities are naturally focused on the land and water based safaris, all based in-house, a host of other activities are also on offer from fishing trips to guided bicycle tours or a sundowner cruise to the meeting place of four countries, (the only one in the world). Bakwenas’ excellent guides will endeavour to make your stay in Chobe a highlight of any safari. The lodges’ eco-credentials include the natural swimming pool filtered entirely by plants, their employment policies, food choices, building methods and a host of otherwise unseen ways in which any negatives to the lodges surroundings or environment are addressed.

Location

Property Facilities

  • 24-hour Security
  • Bar
  • Eco Friendly
  • Internet Access (Complimentary)
  • Laundry Service (Available)
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Pool
  • Private Vehicle Available
  • Secure Parking

Special Interests

  • Birding
  • Flora
  • History & Culture
  • Leisure
  • Nature
  • Relaxation
  • Wildlife

Rooms

River View Chalet

All ten of our River View Chalets are nestled in an indigenous riverine forest, each with a view of the magnificent Chobe River. Wake up to the sound of a fish eagle and fall asleep to the comforting grunt of a hippo! Relax in the privacy of your own verandah and enjoy the beauty of…

Treetop Chalet

All five of our Treetop Chalets are elevated 3 meters on stilts above ground and wrapped in a Tree Canopy. Please be advised these rooms do not have a view of the River. Lose yourself in a secret world of incandescent light and leaves remembering why a tree house was a childhood dream. For guests…

Honeymoon Suite

The Bakwena honeymoon suite is an incentive to take romance to a new level and boldly claim ‘I do!’ Celebrate love in luxury with Chobe charm. Long live the King! A stand alone bath and air conditioning ensure ultimate comfort. Breathe in the good life on your private deck or indulge in a siesta on…

Family Room

Treat your loved ones to a spacious and secluded family room. Furnished in tasteful minimalism using natural fibers makes this space a refreshing change from the clutter of daily life. An opulent king bed welcomes you with twins in the second room. A shared bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower ensures no one is…

Number of Rooms: 15

Room Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • En-Suite
  • Fan
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laundry Service (Complimentary)
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Outside Shower
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Shower
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Verandah

Activities

Game Drives

Bakwena is the proud owner of four game vehicles allowing extended drives to suit guests and the chance to linger longer at game sightings. Early bird and sedate afternoon drives ensure every box is ticked. Experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the Chobe National Park provide an entertaining and educational addition to your safari

Boat Cruise

There are boat cruises then there are Chobe cruises. Exquisite and beyond comparison the Chobe river boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the planet. Float in a 24 seater Noah’s Ark past every creature on this continent great and small. Time stands still, mirages of herds of elephant swimming and predators in…

Guided Village Walks

Village Walkabout In the words of Bakwena’s Adam Young “The cultural exchange is a means for us to break down a social barrier, transforming us into a ‘we’ based community.” Unlike the majority of developing countries Botswana has no slum areas. Integration rather than segregation is a way of life here just as human and…

Guided Bicycle Tours

Pedal Power With 20 Cruiser bikes built for comfort Bakwena guests can safely enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of Africa. The sense of personal freedom and space is worth the effort, not to mention the excitement of seeing an elephant en route! Tours include the neighbouring village which can be guided or unguided on…

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