Chobe

Pangolin Chobe Hotel

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Pangolin Chobe Hotel

About Pangolin Chobe Hotel

Photographic riches at this new lodge overlooking the broad Chobe River

It's difficult to believe that Pangolin Chobe Lodge was, until recently, a characterless shell of a structure. Now, travellers are greeted by an intimate, 14-room property that melts into its wilderness surroundings – the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplains. The place operates with the slick efficiency of a modern hotel, yet manages to retain the intimate atmosphere of a safari destination. Just a few hundred metres from Chobe National Park, it's ideally positioned to explore the lush landscape and its wildlife (expect elephants and more elephants). All visitors are welcome, and expert-led photographic tours are the star of the show.

Chobe , Botswana

From $810 per person/per night

Safari

14 Rooms

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Property details

The property

The lodge's hilltop location means sweeping views of the floodplains and river, and its furnished deck juts out to reveal even more of the vistas. The U-shaped lounge has a fire pit at its heart and a similarly shaped pool at its front (see it to believe it!). The photo-editing room has desk space for all, and the wide corridors are lined with artwork and photographs. Upstairs is a bar and lounge with stained-glass windows and views for days.

The rooms

The 14 rooms include nine king-sized rooms and five twins. The lodge design makes much use of poured concrete, and in the bedrooms it's not only the floors, but also the bed bases and countertops that are all buffed to a smooth gleam. Clever lighting and large sliding glass doors ensure the atmosphere retains a natural warmth. Spacious en-suite bathrooms have showers and double basins. Outside, the balconies encourage you to linger and lose yourself in the scenery.

Activities

Chobe National Park's main gate is just few hundred metres away from the lodge, so you'll get the most out of every day. Take a photographic tour with resident and guest Pangolin Photo Hosts, who make sure you get the best angle. Boat trips through the park reveal hippo, elephant, waterbirds and plentiful other wildlife along the river. Game drives in the morning or afternoon expose Chobe's various habitats. All activities come at an extra cost.

Trips

Chobe Tours & Trips

Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch

Botswana + Zambia

A classic journey through Botswana

12 nights from $9.1K per person

Khwai Okavango Delta Central Okavango

Botswana + Zimbabwe

Elephant encounters & desert adventures in Botswana

10 nights from $7.1K per person

Central Kalahari Okavango Delta Chobe National Park

Zimbabwe + Botswana

Falls, Rivers and Deltas

8 nights from $5.8K per person

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Chobe National Park Okavango Delta

Zambia + Botswana

A complete journey from Vic falls through Botswana

10 nights from $8.6K per person

Victoria Falls in Zambia (Livingstone) Chobe National Park Okavango Delta

South Africa + Botswana + Zimbabwe

The Ultimate Southern Africa trip

10 nights from $8.3K per person

Cape Town Okavango Delta Chobe National Park

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How to book Pangolin Chobe Hotel

How do I book Pangolin Chobe Hotel?

Pangolin Chobe Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Pangolin Chobe Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Pangolin Chobe Hotel?

Stays at Pangolin Chobe Hotel start from around $810 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Botswana

Chobe National Park

A place for unrivalled elephant sightings in Botswana and serene boat cruises along the mighty Chobe River.