House of Safari: Wild Botswana

Our Chalets offer high comfort with the feel and look of the traditional Farmstead located in the African wilderness. Polished floors, exposed wooden beams and weathered furniture capture this rustic charm. Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge the chalets provide an amazing view over the floodplains of the famous Chobe River.

All Chalets have been built from the same Red Kalahari Sand that dominates the northern part of Botswana. The walls are made out of sandbags which serve as a great natural insulation barrier and keep the rooms cool during hot days and warm during cold nights. All the construction timber and furniture is manufactured from renewable wood sources or from reclaimed wood. To heat water we are using the sun’s energy. Our goal is to keep the carbon footprint as small as possible, while at the same time never compromising guest comfort.

With 14 twin rooms and 2 family suites, Chobe Elephant Camp can comfortably accommodate 36 guests. All rooms are en-suite with both indoor and outdoor showers. The whole lodge has been designed to take advantage of the spectacular views over the Chobe River, so whether you choose to relax on your private veranda, read a book in the lounge, have a drink at the bar or cool off in the pool, the vista will always be there to enjoy.

There are eight spacious custom designed tents set on raised Zimbabwean teak decks with access via a front verandah. Each tent is surrounded by shade cloth walls, and is open plan, comprising of a large bedroom area and a bathroom which includes double basins, a claw-foot bathtub, separate toilet and an outside double shower. One of the tents has an additional twin bedroom within the unit for family use. The rooms are kept cool with a combination of ceiling fans and the mosquito net walls. This special gauze allows both an unobstructed flow of cooling breezes and for stunning views.

Twin room set up comprises of 2 beds, ¾ extra length and double comprises of super king-sized extra length beds, lounge chairs, ceiling fan, coffee table, writing desk, open hanging space & shelving for clothes, digital safe, spare blankets, and bug / insect repellents are provided.
All rooms are elevated on wooden platforms with a small private viewing deck.

The family unit includes en-suite double bedroom, separate second twin bedroom, sharing one bathroom with a separate toilet.

Minimum age is six years. Special activities & services are offered for children. Early mealtimes and children's meals can be arranged on request. Families travelling with children aged 6–12 years are required to book private activities.

Spacious meru tents raised on stilts above the river banks of the Tsum Tsum. With both indoor and outdoor showers, these large tents are a home from home enjoying beautiful views of the Okavango Delta. Relax in a comfortable arm chair or watch the elephants swim the Tsum Tsum River from privacy of your verandah. Each room is a short walk via a raised boardwalk to the main area, dining room and pool.

The Family tent, otherwise known as Tent 4, is found a short walk from the main area and dining room. The room consists of two large meru tents (the kids room being slightly smaller) both with an indoor shower while the main tent also has an outdoor shower.