Chobe Bakwena Lodge

Chobe Bakwena Lodge is an eco-luxury retreat very close to Chobe National Park, on the banks of the Chobe River near the village of Kazangula. The name “Bakwena” embraces the surrounding culture of Botswana – it means “people of the crocodile” and is also the name of one of the largest tribes in Botswana.

Chobe Bakwena Lodge features ten rondavel-style chalets (including one family unit), complete with an interior bathroom opening onto an outside garden with an outside shower. The chalets are situated under a shady canopy of Acacia trees towards the front of the property, surrounded by indigenous riverine bush. Built around both ecological and traditional African principles, each chalet offers laid-back luxury and has its own slightly raised deck.

The personal touch of owner-managers can be felt from the hand-selected furniture to the food served at meal times – where simple, African-fusion dishes, inspired by traditional Setswana cuisine are offered. The swimming pool and main area with its lounge, restaurant and Rain Tree bar, overlooking the river, offers guests a relaxed atmosphere to unwind in.

Activities on offer include game drives or river cruises in the Chobe, bird watching, nature walks, cultural tours, and visiting Impalila Island. Fishing trips can be arranged at an additional cost.