Reviews of safaris to Chobe National Park
358 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Chobe.
"My Oct 2022 trip"
All flights in small planes were great and lodges in Botswana and Namibia were small, clean, comfortable with extremely friendly staff.
Great 2-weeks! Thanks Expert Africa for organising!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 5 on a Namibia trip
"My Oct 2022 trip"
"My Oct 2022 trip"
All our guides also commented on what a well constructed itinerary we had with contrasting environments for all the different places that we stayed.
The lodges were all extremely comfortable with very friendly and helpful staff.
The food was without exception excellent and we enjoyed meeting other guests over dinner.
We had requested a swimming pool/plunge pool in all our accommodation and we found this a very pleasant way to cool off in the middle of the day.
Our 13 year old found the early starts and long days tough as he normally sleeps for 9 hours a night and it's difficult to achieve that when you get up at 0500 and dinner is not til 2000. We were able to have our evening meal a little earlier at Hyena Pan which was helpful from that point of view.
The only thing I would consider changing if I went again would be to insert a night's sleep either in Jo'burg or in Maun prior to starting the actual safari as we were all quite tired following the trip out from the UK. This of course would have occurred if we had started in Vic Falls as is normal procedure but we deliberately arranged the trip in reverse due to the requirement for Covid testing before crossing borders." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Botswana safari
"My Oct 2022 trip"
We were so glad to be back in Southern Africa and on safari in Botswana again. We can't thank Lucy Copson enough for all she did to make it such a success. She was marvellous and it was so good of her to come and meet us at our hotel at Cape Town airport the evening before we set off on the safari.
This was the first time we had used the services of Expert Africa.
We very much hope to use them again and have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending them to others.
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We can't think of any, it was all so good." Read full review: 28 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
"Holiday of a lifetime"
We were very impressed that everyone had got the message that we were vegetarian, and even more impressed (and thrilled) that every lodge laid on a special diner, sparkling wine or cake as we had mentioned on the form we were celebrating a big wedding anniversary.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No - it's all great.
We have had several holidays with you and they've all been really good." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 7 on a Zambia safari
"My Oct 2022 trip"
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service: One small suggestion regarding your trip planning materials - Americans like checklists rather than text. In future, you may want to consider breaking some of these materials down for ease of access.
In the scheme of things this is a very minor point - since we developed our own checklists using your text!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Botswana safari
"My Sep 2022 trip"
Tracy was so helpful in all areas of organisation.
The lodges were superb, all the transfers were really easy and ran smoothly.
The itinerary was spot on; a great variety of experiences." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
"Our Namibia Sep 2022 trip"
Delightfully quirky Roy's rest camp to simply luxurious Onguma, Nambwa and Chobe Chilwero.
There was only one camp, Shametu River Lodge, that was a real disappointment.
All the connections and pickups worked very well. The meet and greet at Windhoek by your agent was especially welcome after a couple of flights.
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Marushka, your representative, couldn't have been more helpful as she listened to our ideas before curating and then amending her suggested itinerary. Constant follow-ups were reassuring.
We cannot see how either you, her or we could have improved our trip with Expert Africa .. sorry.." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Namibia trip
"My Sep 2022 trip"
We chose 4 mutually complementary but contrasting locations in the Okavango, Savuti and Chobe areas with the helpful suggestions from Lucy (our agent) and each camp certainly met our expectations both in terms of the accommodation/ food and the wildlife observations.
We were privileged to witness some exciting game episodes comparable or exceeding what we have previously experienced in eastern and southern Africa. The absolute highlight of the trip was the private mobile camp in Savuti which with Andrew Harkness provided a thrilling and memorable experience.
Once again, Expert Africa has been excellent in providing knowledgeable suggestions for the trip during our planning and efficiently booking our whole safari experience. Many thanks." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 13 on a Botswana safari
"My Sep 2022 trip"
It really paid off going to a number of different lodges to give us experiences in different environments where the animal life was varied.
Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No. You're doing a good job." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 12 on a Botswana safari
Where to stay in Chobe
Our suggestions for safari camps in Chobe National Park
Muchenje Safari Lodge
One of our favourites in the area, Muchenje is a small, welcoming lodge at the quieter, western end of the Chobe Riverfront.
Chobe River Lodge
Overlooking the Chobe River, the intimate Chobe River Lodge is a haven of tranquillity away from the bustle of Kasane.
Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge sits on the banks of the Savuti Channel within Chobe National Park, and offers access to excellent game viewing, especially during the dry season.
Savute Under Canvas
A mobile camp with the comforts of a semi-permanent tented camp, Savute Under Canvas offers guided game drives within the Savuti region of Chobe National Park.
Chobe Under Canvas
This is a typical location for Chobe under Canvas, a small, semi-permanent camp in the Chobe Riverfront area that offers good value for money and high standards of care.
Chobe Elephant Camp
Located in one of our favorite areas of Chobe National Park, Chobe Elephant Camp is a simple but well-appointed camp with a strong bush feel.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge is a good value, hotel-style lodge in the heart of Kasane offering game drives, boat cruises and fishing trips.
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe Game Lodge occupies an enviable riverfront location within Chobe National Park and boasts well-earned 'eco' credentials, as well as an excellent all-female guiding team.
Ngoma Safari Lodge
With sweeping views across the floodplains of the Chobe River, Ngoma offers superb food and flexible safari activities.
Chobe Chilwero
On the periphery of Chobe National Park, Chobe Chilwero offers luxurious surroundings and excellent food, which complement superb game viewing on game drives and boat trips.
Camp Kuzuma
Camp Kuzuma sits in the Kazuma Forest Reserve and is an excellent place to see elephant in particular. Away from the busier riverfront area of Chobe National Park this camp offers a luxurious base form which to explore this less visited region of northern Botswana.
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
Elephant Valley Lodge is a lovely camp in a beautiful setting – sit in its hide and watch the wildlife come to drink at the waterhole. Activities focus on boating and drives in Chobe which - although very busy, and a long drive from the lodge – is very rich in wildlife.
