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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Credit: TheBig5ChobeLodgehttps://www.chobebig5.com/

Credit: TheBig5ChobeLodgehttps://www.chobebig5.com/

Credit: TheBig5ChobeLodgehttps://www.chobebig5.com/

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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Bush Ways semi participation camping Credit: Bush Ways Camp life

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

Bush Ways semi participation camping Credit: Bush Ways Camp at night

Bush Ways semi participation camping Credit: Bush Ways Mobile kitchen

Bush Ways semi participation camping Credit: Bush Ways Visitors at camp

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

Sleeping Arrangement Facilities

Bucket Shower, Dome Tent, Foam Mattress

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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Set in lush gardens with beautifully manicured lawns, this fifty room lodge is a great option for those who value comfort and elegance. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated in a classic style, and each has a clear and open view of the garden.

The heart of “Pioneers” Lodge is the centrally located main area. The layout and classic décor here is extremely welcoming with a serene and stylish lounge which is airy and comfortable, and the rich inside dining room is certainly nostalgic and inviting. The guests also have the option of relaxing and dining on the spacious and expansive terrace, overlooking lush gardens. There is a large saloon style bar area which serves a variety of cold and hot beverages, including local craft beer made from our very own Zambezi water. For the modern traveller, Wi-Fi is important and this is readily available throughout the lodge. Well placed in the lush gardens are two swimming pools for the guests to use at their leisure. In addition to these, a day spa, TV Room and a meetings room are also available on the property.

Pioneers is a family friendly property

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Main building The main building and one of the two swimming pools

Property Entrance

Room Elephant theme room

Jungle- themed bedroom 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 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 This kids room branches is an annexe off to the one side of the main room.

Monkey Themed Room 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 Interior of room looking out

The Terrace The terrace, which overlooks the beautiful gardens, wraps around the entire front of our main building and houses the bar area, informal outside lounge area, and outside dining area.

Bar area Our beautiful custom-built bar area.

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

Garden view The view from the outside seating area.

Reception area The hallway of our reception area is light, spacious and very welcoming

Curio Shop 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.

Interior Lounge The perfect spot to sit back and relax in a quiet spot.

Interior Lounge 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 The perfect place to relax, take in the view of the gardens, and enjoy a coffee or a drink.

Guest facilities in the common areas We have quirky guest ablutions in the common areas for your convenience.

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

Entrance Courtyard A welcome entrance to our lodge.

Main Building with wraparound terrace Our beautiful main building by night.

Top Level Pool One of two pools on the property.

Food and Beverages We offer a light lunch menu.

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

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Mosquito Nets, Shower

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Fine Dining, Massages

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Child Friendly Activities, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours