Chobe Safari Lodge

The hotel just finished a big part of the renovations so it looks new and modern yet still retaining their African charm. The bar n restaurants were great and the safari tours led by their own team were amazing.

loved the lodges and the bar right on the river

the monkeys got a little to close

The breakfast was great, nothing gluten free labeled but they did provide bread on request. Our room was amazing, overlooking the river.

The Chobe Safari Lodge was a very expensive mistake. TL;DR It wasn't just bad for the money we spent, but bad for a standard $200/night hotel. The Bad: - The room was incredibly disappointing: it was not well appointed, small, and not especially clean. Hard to explain how ick it felt.. your heart sort of drops when you walk into the room and you realize this is what you got your hopes up for. - I had to ask for soap and shampoo to be brought to the room; there was literally none. It took three go-rounds with the hotel service to actually get soap and shampoo. - The pool was filthy -- it's literally a dare to get into the water. - The "nature walk" was the lease compelling nature we saw in Botswana. The OK: - One redeeming point was the woman at the front desk (Patricia, if I recall correctly?) who helped us check in; she was gracious and helpful. All other staff we interacted with were actively unhelpful and indifferent. - The boat tour was just OK; it was not the glamorous boat tour you'd expect. It's one sub-par drink on an otherwise pared-down boat. But you do see some cool stuff. To note: - All activities cost extra. They are not included in the cost of the hotel. - Essentially all of the activities outside of the standard safari stuff seemed pretty lame when you dug into it. In all, if you're looking for a really nice stay, better to properly spend on one of the $800-$1000/night hotels for just one night rather than spending two at a truly sub-standard hotel.

Really good lodge. Usual problems with African accom. One day you get turn down the next no. Rooms great, but need to be mopped daily to get dust and dirt off painted concrete floor. Had a cancelled air ticket at the last minute by Air Botswana. Daniel the Guest Consultant was brilliant in getting us on an alternate flight. Staff friendly and curtious

Nothing

Pool area so sandy. No grass So expensive for such an average , tired lodge . Decor

Staff amazing , beautiful location

Exceptional customer service. Very comfortable rooms Excellent food

Renovations are underway at first I was disappointed as this is my 3rd time visiting but the stay ended up being just as pleasant.