Reviews of Chobe River Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
56 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Chobe River Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Garden Lodge review"
We enjoyed the meals and the flexibility on timing them with scheduled activities.
We greatly enjoyed both the river cruise and game drive that were coordinated by the lodge." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe

Buffalo
2 sightings

Elephant
8 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
7 sightings

Lion
2 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
1 sighting
"Garden Lodge review"
Unfortunately noisy at night with alarms going off nearby overnight, not a problem with ear plugs though." See all these reviews: 14n in Namibia; 1n in Botswana
"A lovely surprise"
We had thought it would be a convenient stop over, which it was, but it proved to be much more. The manager (whose name I have unforgivably forgotten) was so welcoming, the staff friendly and helpful, the food was the best we had during our entire holiday, there was wildlife in the garden (warthogs, banded mongeese and a hippo) though was perfectly safe.
We had an amazing game drive, arranged by the lodge with a great guide (Tifo) and saw a large pride of lions (including the cutest cubs) feasting. We would have stayed for longer if we had only known how great this place is and would recommend it to anyone (though young children would need to be monitored at all times due to the wildlife)." See all these reviews: 17n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Hippo
1 sighting

Lion
10 sightings
"Garden Lodge review"
We has a very nice room with a sunny patio outside and went on a relaxing boat trip on the lovely Chobe River and had sundowners. Access to the river was from the jetty at the end of the lovely garden.
Evening meal was good and in the morning we had a game drive before breakfast back at the lodge. The lodge had some fantastic large pictures and other nice unusual decor." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana
"Small and friendly Garden Lodge"
Both guides I had were extremely knowledgeable, able to spot the tiniest kingfisher in the reeds on the glorious sunset boat trip, or work hard to find that elusive leopard on the game drive.
We all ate together in the evening, joined by the two managers, which was a great end to the day, and again, lovely for a solo traveller.
Highly recommend." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana

Buffalo
3 sightings

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Garden Lodge review"

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Garden Lodge"
Over that time the Kasane area has grown enormously with more and more visitors and hotels so it was a great surprise to find this excellent small hotel operation together with its own land and river safari facilities.
It has the advantage of being "family run" with the owners keen to discuss all aspects of your stay and excursion planning." See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa

Buffalo
2 sightings

Elephant
2 sightings

Giraffe
2 sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Sable antelope
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Zebra
2 sightings
"Garden Lodge review"
We found the safaris a little too long (4hrs) and would have preferred 3hrs" See all these reviews: 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Garden Lodge Kasane"

Buffalo
1 sighting

Elephant
4 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
3 sightings
"Good location and guides"
The guides are all good.
The lodge location is wonderful, right on the banks of the Chobe." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
1 sighting

Zebra
10 sightings
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