Muchenje Safari Lodge

Experience Botswana culture

From its elevated position within the Chobe Forest Reserve, owner-operated Muchenje enjoys panoramic vistas over the Chobe River and seasonal Caprivi floodplain. Owners Joy and Robert, who are never short of hilarious bush stories, are genius hosts and you will feel pampered right from the beginning. The lodge is located 50 kilometres away from Kasane and the busy riverfront, so the setting is a haven of tranquillity. The guides will make sure you see all that this game-dense area has to offer. Four of the Big Five can be viewed here, including some of the biggest elephant herds of Africa (and if you are lucky you will encounter the ‘bachelor herds’: groups of young males), buffaloes, lions, the elusive leopard, countless birds… Far away from the busy east side, you can take all the time you need to explore the park and its river frontage - by car, foot or boat. Back at the lodge, the excitement flawlessly continues with excellent meals prepared by the lively kitchen staff, the best cocktails from the bar, views over the river wherever you settle down and engaging conversations with the staff and other guests; time to share some good old safari tales! To make your Botswana trip even more unforgettable, the lodge is actively committed to the local school nearby and the children love to show guests around. Do not miss this unique, cultural experience.

Built of thatch and stone, ten cottages, and one family cottage, offer all the comfort of a home-away-from-home. Welcome to your safari paradise: a tastefully decorated room, in earthy colours with soft beds and even softer pillows. From the bed it is only two steps to your spacious bathroom with luxurious spa-shower and his and hers hand-basins. Your private decks ensure you can spend quiet moments gazing out over the spectacular scenery – especially recommended during sunrise and sunset. Each suite has a ceiling fan, wardrobe, electronic safe and writing table (for putting all the precious memories in writing). Shaded from the sun by trees, the open-sided lodge provides spaces where you can savour delicious buffet meals, relax with sundowners on one of the viewing decks or cool off with a jump in the pool. And relaxation will come effortlessly; the lodge offers magnificent views from almost every standpoint, so take some time to indulge the scenery in front of you. Tranquillity is now within hand’s reach.