Chobe Bakwena Lodge

The 5 Treetop Chalets are all held above ground level by 3-metre-tall stilts and wrapped in a tree canopy. Enjoy your stay with a birds-eye view and nestle into a comfortable twin or king bed that overlooks the treetops. Even from up here, you will be able to access the complimentary Wi-Fi, and each room comes with 24-hour power.

There are 10 River View Chalets in total. Each one is tucked away in a riverine forest to give a private and personal experience. The River Chalets all overlook the Chobe River and have their own verandahs. View the natural beauty of Botswana from the moment you wake up until it is time to head back to your comfortable twin or king bed. Each Chalet has Wi-Fi and electricity available around the clock.

Hidden on the secluded riverbank, the Bakwena honeymoon suite is a place of comfort and luxury. With air-conditioning and a bath, you will feel totally at ease. Enjoy time on your private deck, and witness the wonders of Chobe with your significant other in solitude.

The family room is a great space for relaxing and enjoying time together for a family of up to 4. A plush king bed awaits you, with twins in the second room. A shared bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower means no queues in the morning and the large deck outside is big enough for everyone to stop and observe the beautiful scenery. The family room is located by the river, offering a peaceful view with a chance for some exciting encounters.

Take some time for a relaxing candlelit dinner under the stars on a private terrace. Enjoy delicious meals throughout the day with food sourced from the kitchen’s organic vegetable and herb garden.

Venture out in one of Bakwena’s four game vehicles where guests are able to take extended drives and linger at the game sightings of their choice. Drives take place both early in the morning and later in the afternoon, meaning that guests are able to see a wide range of game and predators, regardless of their habits. Experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the Chobe National Park will accompany you to give the most informative and fun experience.

Drift along the Chobe River in a 24 seated cruise boat. Float past bathing elephants and swimming hippos and spy on predators as they move across the horizon, all while you leisurely make your way to the meeting place of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia on this unique boat tour.

Explore the neighbouring village and meet the local people who put the soul into the country of Botswana. Get an authentic feel of what it is like to live in this country by having conversations with those who already do. A village walk offers you the chance to experience and understand the local customs and culture and take a little slice of village life back home with you.

Take one of the comfortable 20 Cruiser bikes for a ride into the neighbouring village. You can go with a guide or alone. Venture out and feel the wind in your hair, safely enjoying the sights and sounds of Africa.

Bakwena supports local communities through employment and local trade. All of their staff are from the local communities and villages, and materials are sourced locally whenever possible. Furniture, such as the beds, are often made on-site with local resources. The use of local materials not only supports the local community but also keeps carbon emissions to a minimum.

Kitchen waste is recycled to create Methane gas, which is then used for the gas cooker to make meals. Food and garden waste is also recycled through a composting process, before being reused in the kitchen’s organic vegetable and herb garden. Bakwena trains their staff to use recycling so that they can do this within their own homes and communities. Solar power is used for lighting and heating the lodge and chalets. Treatments on all wooden surfaces are not harmful to the environment as they are made from natural oils and plant extracts, and the paints used are ‘green.’ Guests are also provided with biodegradable detergents and cleaning products.