Chobe Marina Lodge, Chobe National Park

River views, warthogs and dodgy TV signals. Don’t rely on technology but do count on wildlife aplenty: elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodiles. And that's just on your front lawn.

Please note: Our review of this property has not yet been added. Watch this space. We're working on it.

As a tailor-made tour operator, we often have to get creative when designing your perfect itinerary.

For example, your travel consultant might add this property to your itinerary if:

Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
This is a last-minute booking and room availability is limited
Cost is a factor and you'd rather splash out on another part of your trip
This is a newly opened or refurbished property that we have not inspected yet

When designing your custom itinerary we have much to consider not least of which is the value proposition of every product and service included in your quote. In all cases we strive to give you the best experience possible within your budget so please feel free to ask your travel consultant to share their reasons for including this property in your itinerary.

Chobe Marina Lodge is close to both Kasane Town and Chobe National Park. This safari-themed hotel is enveloped in lush landscaped gardens and is a laid-back place right on the riverfront. The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Park. Eventually it ends up joining the Zambezi River and crashes down as the Victoria Falls.

Animals that check into the lodge (grounds, not rooms) include, warthog, monkeys and mongooses. Animals that check into the National Park include (among many, many other creatures) leopard, lion, hyena, elephant, giraffe et al. And here's your chance to see them all. The longer you stay the better.

The lodge features several communal areas with river views and a riverside restaurant for formal meals and a more chilled out family restaurant. Plus there's that bar with it's sunset views over the Chobe River. Priceless.

Lodge Facilities

2 restaurants
poolside bar
swimming pool
laundry service

Room Facilities

60 thatched studios, apartments, chalets or suites (all have king or twin beds)
en suite bathrooms
air-conditioning
mosquito nets and mosquito repellent
ceiling fans
hairdryer
TV with satellite channels
tea and coffee facilities
mini bar (stocked on request)

Activities

This is the type of river you don’t want to fall in to. It’s positively teeming with creatures that might think you’re lunch. Crocodiles and hippos tend to hang out a lot. You’re best off rather taking a cruise. Better still, take a sundowner cruise.

And fish too. If you fancy it. The river supports over 90 species. Tiger fish are one of them. A freshwater beauty and one of the top game fish in the world.

You really will see all creatures great and small as the Chobe attracts an unbelievable density of game, including huge herds of elephant (which can often be seen crossing the river) and buffalo, as well as countless hippos and crocodiles. The birdlife is extraordinary too, particularly in the wetter summer months. The wide banks and lush grass also attract shy and rare antelope such as red lechwe and puku.

All this plus, plus, plus... you're right by Botswana's first and, most biologically diverse, national park. Chobe National Park.

Go on a game drive. Take your time and you'll have a good chance of seeing a pile of major species like giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, and the predators that hunt them, including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.

And everything is convenient. Boats, safari jeeps, they're right there waiting for you.

Or, forget all the above and trundle on down to the on-site health and beauty spa. Relaxation after a day under the African sun. There's nothing wrong with that.