The Lion Safari - 15 Days Botswana Semi-Participation Camping

The Big 5 Chobe Lodge is situated in Kasane, Botswana, near the Chobe National Park and the borders of Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Units feature air-conditioning, a private bathroom, a desk and tea and coffee facilities. There are also campsites available with ablution blocks and kitchen sinks. There is an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy meals. Additional amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an airport shuttle, parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Bush Ways Safaris operates three types of mobile safaris experience: Adventure Camping, Premium Camping and Accommodated (lodge to lodge).

For the Adventure Camping safaris, guests are only required to pitch and fold their own tent. All cooking, cleaning and any other camp chores are taken care of by the Bush Ways Safari team, made up of an experienced local safari guide and a camp assistant. We provide 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m dome tents and a comfortable 5cm high density foam mattress. We mostly camp in areas with no formal ablutions, and therefore build our own bush toilet and shower when camping in these areas.

Guests travel in a Bush Ways custom-built safari vehicle. All Bush Ways safari vehicles are specially designed to offer optimum comfort and maximize game viewing and photographic opportunities for the guests. Each vehicle has been designed to seat 16 guests but takes a maximum of 12 during Adventure Camping Safaris, which ensures excellent game viewing and mobility.

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Unforgettable Bush Ways camping moments Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Sleeping under the stars in the various prime wildlife regions Credit: Bush Ways Botswana Camp at night

Semi-Participation required from guests during the safari Credit: Bush Ways Botswana Mobile kitchen

The Bush Ways custom-built safari vehicle Credit: Bush Ways Botswana Custom-built game viewer and trailer

Bush Ways semi participation camping Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Bush Ways custom-built safari vehicle Credit: Bush Ways Botswana Game viewer

Safari walks in the bush Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Bush Ways safari team Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Delicious meals around the bush fire Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Sunset mokoro safari experience Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Sleeping Arrangement Facilities

Bucket Shower, Dome Tent, Foam Mattress

Game Drives

Meander through Botswana’s untamed landscapes in search of remarkable wildlife. On your chosen mobile safari itinerary, you’ll spend your mornings and afternoons soaking in the sights and sounds of the bush from the comfort of our custom-built Bush Ways Botswana safari vehicles.

Bush Ways Custom Built Safari Vehicle Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Bush Ways Safari Sightings Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Bush Ways Safari Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Dome tents

Camping equipment and accommodation: spacious bow tents with mattresses. Tents are 2.1m x 2.1m x 1.75m. A 5cm high density foam mattress is provided for each guest. Ablutions are shared and set up by our team when staying in game reserves and national park campsites. Guests are required to bring their own sleeping bag (and a small pillow) for all camping. Bush Ways Botswana is happy to provide sleeping bags on rental at an extra cost.

Adventure camping tents Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Dome tent bedding Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Bush Ways adventure camping Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

The generous camping area has electrified sites and a modern ablution building.

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Located en route to the Moremi Game Reserve is the Kazikini Community Camp which is run by the Sankuyo Community. The camping facilities have clean ablution blocks, with hot, cold water and a toilet. There are solar geysers, so hot showers are available during the day. But in winter, it may be cold in the mornings. Each campsite has running water, and braai (barbeque) facilities.

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The generous camping area has electrified sites and a modern ablution building.

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Within the Chobe National Park, Savuti is perhaps one of the best known game-viewing areas in the country. Under ideal conditions the number and variety of animals seen can be quite staggering.

The Savuti area supports mainly Camelthorn (Acacia erioloba) sandveld, Silver Terminalia (Terminalia sericea) sandveld, scrub savanna, and mopane veld. Savuti's almost desert-like landscape with a scorching sun, loose, hot sand, animals escaping the heat by clumping together in the limited available shade, and elephants impatiently lining up to get to the ever-dwindling water supply, offer a wildlife experience so different, yet so true to Africa. It is almost impossible to imagine that this desolate, harsh landscape was once submerged beneath an enormous inland sea. Geologically the five main features of Savuti (namely the Magwikhwe Sand Ridge, the Mababe Depression, the Savuti Marsh with its dead trees, the Rocky Outcrops, and the Savuti Channel) are all intricately linked in the most fascinating manner.

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Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions.

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Surrounded by lush gardens and manicured lawns, this 50-room lodge offers plenty of space, comfort, and charm. Each room is tastefully decorated in a classic style and overlooks the gardens, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

All rooms come with air conditioning, ceiling fans, a safe, mosquito nets, tea and coffee-making facilities, multi-plugs, and good lighting. Each has its own en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and double vanity.

Pioneers is also family-friendly, with four spacious family rooms available.

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Main Entrance Credit: James Salim

Main building Credit: James Salim The main building and one of the two swimming pools

Property Entrance Credit: James Salim

Room Credit: James Salim Elephant theme room

Jungle- themed bedroom Credit: James Salim All of our rooms can be made up double or twin, and are en-suite, air-conditioned, have tea/coffee making facilities, rooms safes, and wi-fi.

Family Room - view from main room into childrens' room Credit: James Salim We have 4 specially designed family rooms consisting of a main room and a smaller annexe with 2 single beds . This annexe is decorated with children in mind - lots of colour and fun. The kids rooms shares a bathroom with the main room

Kids room Credit: James Salim This kids room branches is an annexe off to the one side of the main room.

Monkey Themed Room Credit: James Salim All of our rooms can be made up double or twin, and are en-suite, air-conditioned, have tea/coffee making facilities, rooms safes, and wi-fi.

Room Credit: James Salim Interior of room looking out

Indoor dining Room Credit: James Salim Our elegant indoor dining area - the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet meal.

Garden view Credit: James Salim The view from the outside seating area.

Reception area Credit: James Salim The hallway of our reception area is light, spacious and very welcoming

Curio Shop Credit: James Salim We have an on site curio shop for your convenience. We stock a wide variety of locally sourced items - a perfect place to find a souvenir or present.

Lounge Area Credit: James Salim

Interior Lounge Credit: James Salim A section of our elegant inside lounge. We have a variety of board games and card games available for residents of the hotel to use.

Soft seating outside area Credit: James Salim The perfect place to relax, take in the view of the gardens, and enjoy a coffee or a drink.

Dining Area Credit: James Salim

Dining Area Credit: James Salim

Bar Area Credit: James Salim

Guest facilities in the common areas Credit: James Salim We have quirky guest ablutions in the common areas for your convenience.

Aerial View of the property Credit: James Salim An aerial view of the property showing the main building, the layout of the rooms, the 2 swimming pools, and the extensive gardens.

Main Building with wraparound terrace Credit: James Salim Our beautiful main building by night.

Top Level Pool Credit: James Salim One of two pools on the property.

Garden and Pool Credit: James Salim

Food and Beverage Credit: James Salim

King Rooms Family

The rooms look out over manicured lawns to our two secluded pool areas. Each large, well-appointed room boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins and shower for our weary travelers.

A large well-appointed room with a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins and shower. Rooms have an annex that has been set up as a child’s room. It has two single beds with an adjoining bath and toilet and is decorated in a child-friendly style.

Property Facilities

Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Gym nearby, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Power Generator , Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Access

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Shower

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Fine Dining, Massages

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours