Bakwena Lodge
Information
Bakwena Lodge is a small and friendly eco-lodge located on the edge of the Chobe River and 10 minutes from the Chobe National Park
Starting price per person
$ 653
What to Expect
It sits in a residential area, between the towns of Kasane and Kasangula, a twenty-five minute drive from the Chobe Park entrance. Still, you can capitalize on the exceptional wildlife experience offered in the Chobe (one of the best places to view elephant in the world), while experiencing the warmth and openness of Botswana’s people through village tours and guided bike tours.
A high-ceiling thatched main area is decorated in soft green and cream tones with a few bright splashes. You’ll find a spacious sundeck with river-front position. Pull up to the well-stocked bar or sink into one of the many cushioned chairs. Take your drink around the campfire area that peers just over the bank to the reed-filled riverbank. There’s plenty of shade and natural ambiance here in the riverine forest where meals are mostly served alfresco.
Highlights
Take your pick: riverfront or tree-top view – each has its merits. Riverfront rooms are spacious enough for two, with double glass doors leading out to a lovely shady deck area. They have thatched roofs, are stylishly furnished and possess an indoor and outdoor shower. Tree-top rooms are much the same, but sit three meters off the ground. Further accommodation choices include a family room (which sleeps four) or the honeymoon suite (just two). Both are extremely private with spacious balconies. The honeymoon suite has the added luxury of air-conditioning, two day beds for lounging and a King sized bed – oh, and a freestanding tub.
Twice-daily excursions into the Chobe will keep you busy, just be prepared for the hour-long round trip to and from the park’s gate. Once you’re there, a feast of game viewing awaits you – especially along the river’s edge. Boat cruises make for a lovely morning or afternoon activity – take them as easygoing river drifts or equally rewarding game viewing opportunities. Village tours here are well established and you’ll feel less like a gawking tourist than a welcomed visitor during these authentic interactions.
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