A Home in the Heart of Africa...

....is a place on the banks of the Chobe River, in Northern Botswana where tranquillity and beauty mix with raw wilderness. Here the immaculate Chobe bushbuck shares its sanctuary with warthog, mongoose, and abundant birdlife, whilst the hippo and crocodile hold domain over the riverine paradise. This place is Kubu Lodge - a small privately owned and managed safari lodge. No radios, no television, no five-star prices. Just 'five-star' hospitality, amidst the splendour of a wild river with its spreading trees and birdsong for company.

Whether you want the independence of ‘Bed & Breakfast’, or the luxury of ‘Fully Inclusive’ with game drives and boat cruises included, Kubu Lodge has the options to suit every need.

Established in 1986, Kubu Lodge is proud to be the longest owner-managed establishment in the Chobe. This is not only a testament to the deep passion and dedication the owners have for the area, but also their decades long experience of knowing what matters to their guests, especially when it comes to flexibility.

Accommodation
With only eleven units, privacy and space are not compromised, whilst the spreading canopy of Flamboyant trees offers shade and colour to the garden atmosphere. Each chalet is fully en-suite with ceiling and standing fans, tea/coffee making facilities, charging facilities, safe, fridge and hair-dryer. With a variety of configurations, Kubu Lodge can accommodate doubles, twins, triples and has one family unit that sleeps four.

Facilities
Kubu Lodge is known for its intimate hospitality, borne from years of being an owner-managed establishment, bringing to life our motto of being ‘A Home in the Heart of Africa', and further enhanced by the facilities on offer.

• WiFi - Kubu Lodge believes the most important connection is with Nature, but for the traveller who needs to 'stay in touch', free WiFi is available 24/7 in the chalets only, leaving the social areas for just that.
• Restaurant - Leathaba (seTswana for ‘sunrise’) Restaurant delivers fine, alfresco, dining where freshness and simplicity delivers a delightful fusion of traditional African cuisine with a European flair. The expansive dining deck overlooks the lodge grounds and Chobe River; marrying gourmet meals with spectacular views. For those special occasions, enjoy a starlit dinner, with hippos grazing the lawns below, at the romantic private ‘boma’.
• Bar - Morubisi (seTswana for ‘owl’) Bar and adjoining cocktail deck is the ideal place to sip your way through another spectacular African sunset, or to swop safari tales with fellow travellers in a convivial, relaxed atmosphere.
• Library - Bushbuck Reading Lounge is located in a quiet corner of the property. A generous Africana library provides inspiration and fascination for the curious mind, or perhaps your competitive nature can be settled with a game of backgammon?
• Swimming pool - The Pool is the ideal place to cool off between wildlife activities. Whether you like to swim laps or just ‘chill’ on a lounger, the setting above the riverbank is an idyllic place to soak up the sun and bush ambience.
• Nature Trail - The Letototo (seTswana for ‘mongoose’) Trail meanders through the thirty-hectare property allowing nature lovers to enjoy the prolific birdlife, marvel at magnificent trees, and perhaps get close to Africa’s prettiest antelope – the Chobe Bushbuck.

ActivitiesLocation, location, location - Kubu Lodge has it! The wildlife bounty of Chobe National Park, the roaring majesty of Victoria Falls, the colourful panorama of local cultures, and the idyllic beauty of a pristine African river allows for a diverse range of activities to be offered.

• Wildlife viewing - Whether by motorboat or open 4x4 vehicle, Chobe National Park offers up an astonishing array of furry, scaled and feathered animals. 'The best Elelphant viewing in Africa' is not an idle boast and is accomapnied by encounters with big (and small) predators, buffalo, hippo, baboons, giraffe, zebra, crocodile, a wide variety of antelope and over 200 bird species.
• Victoria Falls - Day trips to see this Natural Wonder offer more than just a soaking in the mist of the world's largest waterfall.
• Sundowner cruise - Enjoy a tranquil evening on the lower Chobe River aboard the lodge's own 'Finfoot' boat to find the elusive bird of the same name before toasting the setting sun.
• Local wildlife projects - Visits to a wildlife rehabilitation centre or a working crocodile farm are informative and immensely rewarding, particularly for the 'kids on safari'.
• Local flavour - Shopping trips into Kasane can be arranged to meet and interact with the local traders, or just get a feel for life in a bustling safari town. 
• Social responsibilty - Kubu Lodge's long-standing support for the community is encapsulated in the Kazungula Children's Ark. Visits can be arranged to the day care centre, youth library and to meet the people who care so deeply about the most vulnerable in our community.