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Chobe Bakwena Lodge | Chobe River Front

Bakwena Lodge is an intimate, privately citizen owned boutique lodge on the banks of the Chobe River offering a fully inclusive safari experience in an area which hosts a huge variety of bird species and some of the finest game viewing to be had worldwide.

13 Standard Chalets (Riverine & Treetop), 1 Family Room and 1 Honeymoon Suite are all designed and decorated in a manner befitting their environment and offering a cool and comfortable escape.

Bakwena Lodge's eco-credentials include a natural swimming pool filtered entirely by plants, employment policies, food choices, building methods and otherwise unseen ways in which any negatives to the lodge surroundings or environment are addressed.

Activities, all based in-house and facilitated by their hand picked professional guides, are naturally focused on land and water safaris in the comfort of their game drive vehicles and boats. Other activities on offer include a guided Village Walk/Bicycle Tour and a boat cruise to the meeting place of four countries (the only one in the world!).

Bakwena Lodge warmly welcomes you to immerse yourself in the beauty that is Chobe.

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On the Chobe River Credit: u/k

Dining Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Boma Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Main area Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Upstairs chillout area Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Eco-pool Credit: Paul Karnstedt

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)

Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe

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:

Credit: Zach Murphy

Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Credit: Zach Murphy

Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe

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)

Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wardrobe

Bakwena is the proud owner of seven custom built game viewers.

While offering the usual early morning and evening game drives we aim to maximise the game viewing experience.

Chobe can get busy during high season and our guides are always finding new ways of innovating . Our goal is a quality experience through extended drives and exploring new areas of the Park. Our experienced, hand picked guides are, we believe, the finest in Chobe. From insects to bird specific experiences these professionals never disappoint.

Credit: Zack Murphy

Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Credit: Zack Murphy

Credit: Paul Karnstedt

Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (excl Spirits) Included

Fast Facts

4 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 15

Special Interests: Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Machaba Camp | Khwai Community Area

Situated in the game rich Khwai area on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, lies the sophisticated Machaba Camp. The setting is exquisite and guests will fall in love with the understated elegant colonial architeture of Machaba. Wake up to the sounds of hippo wallowing in the Delta and enjoy outdoor dining on the banks of the Khwai.

Ten luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor showers are located between tall riverine trees. Each of the tents have views of the Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve. From these tented verandas one can watch the daily parade of animals coming down to drink at the river in front of camp. Machaba, despite its obvious luxury is still an affordable camp.

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Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Main Area - guest interaction

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Dining

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Camp fire overlooking the Okavango Delta

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury tented suite

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Luxury Tented suite room view

Mokoro Activity at Machaba Camp Credit: Martin Harvey Mokoro Activity at Machaba Camp

Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp Credit: Martin Harvey Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Sundowners on Safari at Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Machaba Camp Pool

Machaba Camp Pool Credit: Martin Harvey Machaba Camp Pool

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Wildlife - Elephant

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Wildlife - Elephants

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - elephants under the Milky Way

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - leopard in the spot light

Machaba Camp Credit: Andrew Howard Game viewing - lion in front of the camp

Machaba Camp

Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Fast Facts

Luxury Tented Camp

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 10

Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Gomoti Plains Camp | Okavango Delta

The Gomoti Plains is located in a community run concession, on the edge of the Gomoti river system southeast of the Okavango Delta. The Gomoti tree is locally known as the water fig and grows alongside waterways in the Okavango delta. It’s a smallish tree which sometimes grows no bigger than a bush. The area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways. The Gomoti trees line the waterways and provide excellent cover for nesting water birds such as herons and storks.This exclusive area has been a well-kept secret for many years. The Gomoti region has been the local haunt of many of the older guides and Okavango dwellers who refer to it in nostalgic terms when they used to camp along this river system.This new camp has 10 luxury tents which include 2 luxury family tents and 8 luxury double tents, all with en-suite bathroom facilities.. In addition to day and night 4WD game drives, the camp offers water based activities such as mokoro excursions and motor boat trips.