Luxury Namibia Safari Lodge | Chobe Savanna Lodge

The place

The flatness of the terrain around Chobe Savanna Lodge is in distinct contrast to our spirits, which we can feel rising as soon as we arrive. Our kids – never short of energy – seem to receive an additional boost from the sheer scale of the landscape. We gaze across the seemingly endless floodplain, our eyes pulled in different directions by small knots of puku antelope, or giant birds striding along in the shallows. With Chobe Savanna Lodge being located on a peninsula of Namibian land feeling its way out into the Chobe River, we have a sense both of glorious isolation and of being connected to something larger. This could of course be due to the fact that our own small herd has arrived in the centre of some of Africa’s greatest concentrations of game – especially buffalo and elephant. The absence of limits as to how far we can see creates a feeling of infinite possibilities: this is a stage on which anything might happen. The call of a fish eagle brings me back from my temporary reverie, and I turn my attention to our new home.

The flatness of the terrain around Chobe Savanna Lodge is in distinct contrast to our spirits, which we can feel rising as soon as we arrive. Our kids – never short of energy – seem to receive an additional boost from the sheer scale of the landscape. We gaze across the seemingly endless floodplain, our eyes pulled in different directions by small knots of puku antelope, or giant birds striding along in the shallows.

With Chobe Savanna Lodge being located on a peninsula of Namibian land feeling its way out into the Chobe River, we have a sense both of glorious isolation and of being connected to something larger. This could of course be due to the fact that our own small herd has arrived in the centre of some of Africa’s greatest concentrations of game – especially buffalo and elephant.

The absence of limits as to how far we can see creates a feeling of infinite possibilities: this is a stage on which anything might happen. The call of a fish eagle brings me back from my temporary reverie, and I turn my attention to our new home.

The room

Our family unit – one of three family accommodation options at this luxury Namibia safari lodge – has two separate bedrooms. It strikes the perfect balance between privacy and reassurance – not that our kids seem in any way perturbed at suddenly finding themselves in the middle of uncharted Africa. Our youngest, still only seven, is delightedly rummaging through the contents of the Safari Bag she was presented with when we arrived, and I’m bracing myself for lots of questions! Luckily our guide clearly has a real rapport with children, and he pauses frequently during his description of the room’s amenities to casually drop astounding wildlife facts into the conversation. There’s a delicious coolness inside our family unit, despite the heat outside. I realise that it’s thanks to the thatch roof, just one example of the attention to detail that combines with the rustic charm of our new home to make it feel as though it were built specially for us. I really do mean to spend more time looking at the decor and furniture, but the floodplain views through the full-length mesh panels are a terrible distraction

Our family unit – one of three family accommodation options at this luxury Namibia safari lodge – has two separate bedrooms. It strikes the perfect balance between privacy and reassurance – not that our kids seem in any way perturbed at suddenly finding themselves in the middle of uncharted Africa.

Our youngest, still only seven, is delightedly rummaging through the contents of the Safari Bag she was presented with when we arrived, and I’m bracing myself for lots of questions! Luckily our guide clearly has a real rapport with children, and he pauses frequently during his description of the room’s amenities to casually drop astounding wildlife facts into the conversation.

There’s a delicious coolness inside our family unit, despite the heat outside. I realise that it’s thanks to the thatch roof, just one example of the attention to detail that combines with the rustic charm of our new home to make it feel as though it were built specially for us. I really do mean to spend more time looking at the decor and furniture, but the floodplain views through the full-length mesh panels are a terrible distraction

What sets it apart

Chobe Savanna Lodge, unlike some of the other luxury Namibia safari lodges on our itinerary, is very much focused on water activities. This makes perfect sense, given that the Chobe River is the dominant feature in the landscape, and the main reason we can see so much game without even leaving the lodge. After several days of game drives, we know that we’re going to enjoy the change of pace and locomotion of spending time on the river. Being made to feel genuinely welcome as a family is a wonderful sensation – meeting our guide immediately convinces me that our kids will have a lot of fun here, as well as learning a great deal. Education disguised as play: I couldn’t approve more!

Chobe Savanna Lodge, unlike some of the other luxury Namibia safari lodges on our itinerary, is very much focused on water activities. This makes perfect sense, given that the Chobe River is the dominant feature in the landscape, and the main reason we can see so much game without even leaving the lodge.

After several days of game drives, we know that we’re going to enjoy the change of pace and locomotion of spending time on the river.

Being made to feel genuinely welcome as a family is a wonderful sensation – meeting our guide immediately convinces me that our kids will have a lot of fun here, as well as learning a great deal. Education disguised as play: I couldn’t approve more!

At a glance

Ten twin-bedded chalets, two family units and one family suite that accommodate a maximum of just 26 guests. Epic views across the Puku Flats take in Chobe National Park from a secluded location on the Namibian side of the river. Large shared open-air pool.
A unique perspective on the Chobe waterfront, secluded location, private safari activities (additional cost) and private dining options.
Boating excursions, catch-and-release fishing, specialist birding and photographic safaris and seasonal walking safaris (dependent on water levels).
This is a family-friendly luxury Namibia safari lodge, and children of six and above are welcome. Families with children aged 6–12 are required to book private activities (additional cost). A variety of special kids’ safari activities are offered.

Ten twin-bedded chalets, two family units and one family suite that accommodate a maximum of just 26 guests. Epic views across the Puku Flats take in Chobe National Park from a secluded location on the Namibian side of the river. Large shared open-air pool.
A unique perspective on the Chobe waterfront, secluded location, private safari activities (additional cost) and private dining options.
Boating excursions, catch-and-release fishing, specialist birding and photographic safaris and seasonal walking safaris (dependent on water levels).
This is a family-friendly luxury Namibia safari lodge, and children of six and above are welcome. Families with children aged 6–12 are required to book private activities (additional cost). A variety of special kids’ safari activities are offered.

Prices

Not only do African safari lodge prices shift with the seasons, they also change based on your length of stay, room type, travel party composition, special offers, if your trip involves stays at sister lodges – and for more reasons besides.
It’s worth noting that depending on your itinerary, your lodge cost will make up about 75–85% of your total safari trip cost.
Our safaris are tailor-made to match your personal safari dream, we’d be delighted if you’d allow us to create a bespoke proposal for you. Simply enquire now – our quotes are complimentary and obligation-free.
However, to help you get an idea of safari lodge prices we’ve created three safari-lodge categories with various price ranges, to find out more click here.

Not only do African safari lodge prices shift with the seasons, they also change based on your length of stay, room type, travel party composition, special offers, if your trip involves stays at sister lodges – and for more reasons besides.
It’s worth noting that depending on your itinerary, your lodge cost will make up about 75–85% of your total safari trip cost.
Our safaris are tailor-made to match your personal safari dream, we’d be delighted if you’d allow us to create a bespoke proposal for you. Simply enquire now – our quotes are complimentary and obligation-free.
However, to help you get an idea of safari lodge prices we’ve created three safari-lodge categories with various price ranges, to find out more click here.