Reviews of Muchenje Safari Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
171 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Muchenje Safari Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"Muchenje Safari Lodge review"
A very good Guide in Begosi (BG), with a good sense of humour and clearly loves his job. Very patient and up at all times to show us the maximum. Great Elephant herds and buffalo herds as well as Giraffe and many antelope and birds. We caught a glimpse of lion but they eluded us the second day.
Well run Camp by managers Cathy and Ron.
Would love to return." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana
"Muchenje Safari Lodge review"
A comfortable place to finish the trip." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana
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"Not the same standard as the rest of our trip"
The camp is on a bluff overlooking a river, which gives you amazing views from both your individual cabin and the common area. When binoculars the game viewing is amazing from the lodge itself! The common area was very airy and attractively decorated. The rooms were pretty basic. They were small, and had poor airflow which was unpleasant on the hot days that we were there.
The food was not good. My wife is a vegetarian, and the camp knew this prior to our arrival, but didn't provide any vegetarian options besides the side dishes.
We ddin't see much on the game drives, but some of the other guests reported spectacular elephant sightings. So, perhaps had we stayed longer or had better luck with our drives we would have enjoyed it more." See all these reviews: 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
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"Muchenje Safari Lodge review"
The only problem was the size of the main chalet room. There was almost no room to unpack (which I usually like to do at each Lodge). Part of the problem was that two large arm chairs took up a good deal of the floor space, and also cushions from the bed were stored on the floor too, so there was only just room for our cases. The cupboard space was very restricted.
In the bathroom, which was nice, and roomy, the taps did not quite reach over the basin, so there was generally spillage onto the surface. As a result of the cramped space my huband probably left behind rather a vital part of his luggage (a bag containing half his holiday pills!) but later on Grant hleped us buy replacements, and on a Sunday, too.
The only other point was that we had several different guides. Altho we have nothing against this is principle, later in the holiday we realised it is really nice to establish a relationship with just one or two guides, and then they know what you have already been told.
The wildlife experience was superb - leopard, lioness with cubs, wild dog kill, elephants swimming, etc.
PS I would not want these comments to put off other travellers, but they might be useful to the admin." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana
"Muchenje Safari Lodge review"
"A fantastic setting with a wealth of wildlife"
Whereas our experiences in the Delta were more about tracking and the reward of finding the animals, here at Muchenje the animals were just there, in front of you, wherever you went! Muchenje was an excellent choice as the final camp on our trip.
The all-day safari including the boat trip was a fantastic experience, and JJ's explanations during a game drive made the place come alive. The only thing that would have made the trip better would have been having a single guide for all our activities, enabling us to build up the same kind of rapport as we had with our guides in the Delta camps." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana
"Stunning views at Muchenje Safari Lodge"
The managers were a little too regimented wanting us to eat lunch and then go on a game drive before seeing our rooms. We were allowed to go to our rooms, first when several of us who arrived at the same time, insisted.
The lodge and the views were very good." See all these reviews: 6n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 2n in Zambia
"words cannot discribe this lodge"
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Savute Elephant Lodge
Savute Elephant Lodge is a luxurious camp on the banks of the now flowing Savuti Channel. This is a classic big-game area, although its location within Chobe National Park does limit the activities which are possible here.
Elephant Valley Lodge
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