Chobe Region
A national park in northern Botswana was first suggested in 1931. By 1953 there were further initiatives from the government and in 1960 the Chobe Game Reserve was created. The reserve was declared the Chobe National Park in 1967. The park covers 11,700km2 and extends from Kasane through Serondela (the Chobe Riverfront) to Western Chobe, the Ngwezumba pans, Savute and Linyanti.
Western Chobe covers from Ihaha, the mid-point of the National Park, to Ngoma and Muchenje. Western Chobe has no traffic congestion and is untouched wilderness. The lifeblood of the park is the Chobe River, one of Africa’s most beautiful rivers. Western Chobe supports diversity and concentration of wildlife unparalleled anywhere else in the country. The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the park and, with its close proximity to Victoria Falls and the Southern African region, the park is the ideal location for anyone interested in a combination of the natural wonder of the Victoria Falls and magnificent wildlife experience, freely from the park as from Namibia, Zambia and beyond.
selection of camps
Muchenje Safari Lodge
Situated on the more exclusive western area of Chobe National park, Muchenje offers unique, prolific game experiences within this quieter region. Muchenje Safari Lodge provides some of Botswana's finest safari accommodation and combined with unparalleled safari experiences, it is ideal for both discerning clientele and newcomers alike.
Linyanti Bush Camp
Linyanti Bush Camp is situated on the banks of Linyanti Marsh in a private reserve which borders the western boundary of Chobe in the Chobe Enclave. The marshes are the only water source for miles around and attract water-adapted and desert-adapted wildlife, plus large numbers of birds. Linyanti is best known for its large populations of Elephant and buffalo that congregate in vast numbers especially during the dry season. Other wildlife encounters include Lion, sable, roan, leopard, wild dog, the rare and elusive sitatunga antelope, red lechwe, hippo and crocodile, as well as other species of plains game.
ACTIVITTIES: game drives, walks, mokoro and seasonal helicopter scenic.
Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge offers a shaded viewing deck, an al fresco dining area and swimming pool with spectacular pool loungers – ideal for watching the varied wildlife – including the resident Elephants – as they make their way to the Channel to drink, bathe and play.
Activities are organised around game drives throughout the Savute area in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Many trips will incorporate a visit to the Savute Marsh to give you a chance to see the historic presence of the Savute Channel at the marsh against a backdrop of teeming wildlife.