Includes: meals, selected drinks, laundry (5 items per stay), activities, park fees, intermittent WiFi and Kasane airport/ Zambia or Zimbabwe border transfers (Transfers are only included when travellers arrive by flight at Kasane Airport)
Excludes: premium and imported wines, all spirits, brandy & whiskey, visa fees if required & additional activities.
Activities: game drives, boat cruise, village walk or cycle, full day trip to Zimbabwe (accounts for 2 activities)
Unguided full day trip to Victoria Falls includes shared transportation to the Falls and local shopping market. Excludes guide, lunch, visa fees, park fees and Falls entrance fees. This activity substitutes two Chobe National Park activities.
Bakwena Lodge is situated near the Chobe National Park on the banks of the Chobe River near the village of Kazangula.
The name Bakwena embraces the surrounding culture of Botswana, meaning ‘people of the crocodile’ and is also one of the largest tribes in Botswana.
Bakwena Lodge features ten rondavel-style river view chalets (including one family unit), and five tree top chalets.
The river view chalets sit at ground level with small, private decks in front surrounded by indigenous riverine bush, looking towards the Chobe River. The treetop chalets are elevated three metres above the ground on stilts, with large, private decks looking into the tree canopy. Both river view and treetop chalets offer twin or double beds, as well as an indoor and outdoor shower. The River view family chalet offers two bedrooms with a shared bathroom (with indoor and outdoor shower).
The personal touch of owners can be felt from the hand-selected furniture to the food served at meal times where simple, African-fusion dishes, inspired by traditional Tswana cuisine are offered. The swimming pool and main area with its lounge, restaurant and Rain Tree bar overlooking the river offers guests a relaxed atmosphere to unwind in.
Activities include game drives or river cruises in the Chobe National Park. The option to engage in a village tour or bicycle ride to the world’s only four nation border or village can be arranged with management on arrival.
Guests have the option to exchange two Chobe National Park activities for an unguided full day Victoria Falls trip. You are transported (shared) in an air-conditioned mini bus to the entrance of the Falls. You will be collected and transported to the local markets and restaurants, before returning to the lodge. Please note lunch, all entry fees and park fees are excluded
Airstrip Transfer Time: 20 minutes (Transfers are only included when travellers arrive by flight at Kasane Airport)
Kasane This property is located in the small but thriving town of Kasane, where many bigger hotels are located along the Chobe River banks. Entry to Chobe National Park for game drives is via Sedudu Gate ten to fifteen minutes drive from town. For Chobe River cruises, boats depart directly from town. Although wildlife often passes through Kasane a typical bush experience is not on offer here. Instead you’ll get all the comforts of civilization with easy access to the bush.
Please note: A preference for a particular room types can be requested, and the lodge will do its best to accommodate your preference, however a particular room category cannot be guaranteed (except for family chalet bookings).
Self drive guests: Kindly be advised to arrive no later than 2pm. Ideally guests should arrive around 1pm in time for lunch, orientation and check into the rooms before the afternoon activity departs the lodge at 3pm.
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Photographer credit: Paul Karnstedt
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STANDARD CHALET means the unit is either a Treetop or a Riverine Chalet. Guests will find out on arrival which room type they have been allocated.
STANDARD CHALET (Riverine)
All eight of Bakwena Lodge's Riverine Chalets are nestled in the indigenous riverine forest. The chalets are tailored to blend with the natural environment while ensuring a cool and comfortable stay. All chalets were built with locally sourced materials using eco-beam and sandbag technology.
All chalets include the following:
Private verandah
King bed or 2 x 3/4 Twin beds
En suite bathroom
Indoor & Outdoor Shower
Ceiling fan
Air conditioner
Plug Sockets next to the beds
Tea/coffee station
Hairdryer
Mosquito Net
Complimentary Wi-Fi
International Adaptor (hired from reception)
STANDARD CHALET means the unit is either a Treetop or a Riverine Chalet. Guests will find out on arrival which room type they have been allocated.
STANDARD CHALET (Treetop)
All five of Bakwena Lodge's Treetop Chalets are elevated on 3.5 meter stilts and perched within the tree canopy. The chalets are tailored to blend with the natural environment while ensuring a cool and comfortable stay.
All chalets include the following:
Private verandah
King bed or 2 x 3/4 Twin beds
En suite bathroom
Indoor & Outdoor Shower
Ceiling fan
Air conditioner
Plug Sockets next to the beds
Tea/coffee station
Hairdryer
Mosquito Net
Complimentary Wi-Fi
International Adaptor (hired from reception)
Bring the family! The Family Room is tailored to blend with the natural environment and designed to comfortably host two adults and two children with an option to add a camping bed for a third child.
The Family Room includes the following:
Private verandah
King bed in one bedroom
2 x 3/4 Twin beds in the second bedroom
Option to add a camping bed for a third child in the second bedroom
En suite bathroom
Indoor & Outdoor Shower
Ceiling fan
Air conditioner
Plug Sockets next to the beds
Tea/coffee station
Hairdryer
Mosquito Nets
Complimentary Wi-Fi
International Adaptor (hired from reception)
The Honeymoon Suite is tailored to blend with the natural environment and is designed to create a romantic and relaxing atmosphere for couples to create memories that will last a lifetime.
The Honeymoon Suite includes the following:
Beautiful River view
King Bed
Separate lounge
Large private outdoor seating area
Stand alone bath
Indoor & Outdoor Shower
Ceiling Fan
Air conditioner
Plug Sockets next to the beds
Tea/coffee station
Hairdryer
Mosquito Net
Complimentary Wi-Fi
International Adaptor (hired from reception)
Directions to Chobe Bakwena Lodge
- Head north
- Turn right onto Upper Rd/A33
- Turn left
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left
- Head north on B8
- Turn right to stay on B8
- Continue onto Ngoma Bridge River CrossingEntering Botswana
- Continue straight to stay on Ngoma Bridge River Crossing
- Continue onto A33
- Turn left
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left
- Head north on Mallet Dr toward Livingstone Way/Mosi-Oa-Tunya/A8/T1
- Turn left onto Livingstone Way/Mosi-Oa-Tunya/A8/T1Continue to follow A8
- Turn right onto Kazungula RdEntering Botswana
- Continue straight
- Turn left onto A33
- Turn right onto Upper Rd/A33
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right
- Head southwest toward A3Restricted usage road
- Turn right onto A3
- Continue straight onto A33
- Turn left onto Upper Rd/A33
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right
- Head south on Livingstone Way/Mosi-Oa-Tunya/T1 toward Chilanga Rd
- Turn right onto M10
- Turn left
- Take the ferryEntering Botswana
- Continue straight onto A33
- Turn right onto Upper Rd/A33
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right
Front Desk |
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| CONTACT | +267 625 2812 |
Reservation/Bookings |
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| reservations@chobebakwena.com | |
| TELEPHONE | +267 625 2812 |
| SKYPE | chobebakwenalodge |
| WEBSITE | http://www.chobebakwena.com/ |
| BOOKING | http://reservations@chobebakwena.com |
Marketing |
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| CONTACT | Tazz |
| reservations@chobebakwena.com | |
| TELEPHONE | +27 82 318 9308 |
Accounts |
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| CONTACT | Kabo |
| accounts@chobebakwena.com | |
| TELEPHONE | +267 625 2812 |
General |
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| PHYSICAL ADDRESS |
Old Kazungula Plot 89 /90 RO Kazungula North-West District Botswana |
| FACEBOOK PAGE | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chobe-Bakwena-Lodge/375000965917481 |
