Chobe Savanna Lodge

A rambling, double story thatched main area boasts wide views of the floodplain and the Chobe River beyond. The open-sided lounge has plenty of plush seating and a particularly inviting corner with a fireplace for cool evenings. Enjoy a drink by the campfire outside under the stars, or upstairs at the loft-come-bar. The grassy grounds with its glittering pool and sun loungers is a great place to beat the afternoon heat.

There are thirteen thatched-roof chalets - ten double rooms and three family units. Each has sliding glass doors and views of the river. They are all equipped with an ensuite bathroom, private deck and all the necessary mod-cons like air-conditioning, a mini-bar and plug points. The family units consist of inter-leading chalets with twin basins, showers and baths and an optional cot or fold-out bed. Rooms are spacious, not huge, with simple decor.

Cruising the river is the name of the game here at Chobe Savanna. The boat is a great way to approach (or be approached by) hippo, crocodile, elephant or the rare water-loving puku antelope. Cast a line in for some competitive catch and release Tiger fishing. Enjoy drifting with a beverage in hand at sunset or keep a keen eye out for the birdlife in these parts, including some of the scarcer species like African skimmers and white-crowned lapwings. Walks on the open floodplain are extremely variable.