Zimbabwe & Botswana Elephant Paths 11 Days

Surrounded by the Chobe National Park and forest reserve, some 90km’s from Victoria Falls and Livingstone, 300 km’s West of the Okavango Delta and North of the Makgadigadi Salt pans.
Bakwena, from Setswana meaning ‘people of the crocodile’ one of the largest tribes in Botswana; embraces the surrounding culture and country as inspiration for its style and hospitality.

Chobe Bakwena Lodge is an eco-luxury retreat surrounded by the Chobe National Park on the banks of the Chobe River near the village of Kazangula. The Lodge comprises of 10 rondavel style chalets, 2 of which are family units, all situated under the shade of Acacia trees. Each chalet has a river view and is surrounded by indigenous riverine bush. Built around both ecological and traditional African principles, each chalet offers laid-back luxury with its own raised deck overlooking the river and built-in daybeds offering ample opportunity to absorb the splendour of the Chobe. Each chalet has an interior bathroom opening onto an outside garden with an outside shower.
The food served is simple, African-fusion dishes, inspired by traditional Setswana cuisine. The swimming pool and main area with its lounge, restaurant and Rain Tree bar overlooking the river offers guests a relaxed atmosphere to unwind in.
Activities on offer includes game drives or river cruises in the Chobe with fishing trips, bird watching, nature walks, cultural tours and visiting Impalila Island also possible at an additional cost.

Ivory Lodge is set on its own 6000-acre conservancy bordering Hwange National Park which is the largest National Park in Zimbabwe. Ivory Lodge is built in the treetops of giant teak forests – diverse habitats attract a variety of wildlife and bird life.

This camp offers personal attention to a maximum of 20 guests in 7 standard treehouses, of which one is a family unit, and 2 tented suites. The elevated en-suite rooms are positioned with sweeping views of the waterhole that is floodlit by night. The central dining area, bar and library are set around the deep blue pool - a welcome haven from the scorching midday heat. Bush cuisine offers campfire barbeques under a massive blanket of stars.

Ivory Lodge also has a hide next to a waterhole where a heightened wildlife experience is within a stone’s throw away. Activities on offer are walking and game drives in both the concession and Game Park. Night drives in the concession can also be arranged on request.

This family-run lodge abounds in warmth and friendliness and is situated in the suburbs of Victoria Falls residential area

Bayete Guest Lodge offers 25 en-suite rooms nestled among a beautiful garden, all decorated in a rustic, chic style and fitted with air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms are free flowing and open plan with a shower, hand-basin and toilet. Bathtubs are available in the executive and honeymoon suites and some of the deluxe rooms.

The Caldecott Boma is home to the dining room, which offers breakfast as well as lunch and dinner on request. The Ngwezi Bridge Pub with a swimming pool offer guests the perfect place to relax. Bayete also has a small outdoor gym area. Activities at Victoria Falls can be arranged by the front desk personnel.

Kana Kara which is situated in the Okavango delta, is characterised by multitude of waterways isolating many islands of differing sizes, the water originates high in northern Botswana before fanning out to form this wildlife sanctuary. On the edge of the Selinda spillway, as the river meanders along its course, a picturesque site was located for Kana Kara. Kana Kara is not a game lodge, but rather a semi-permanent tented safari camp comprising 8 meru type tents, each with en-suite facilities and an outdoor shower. The facilities are modest yet comfortable, and are positioned to command uninterrupted views of the northern delta.

Activities from camp include morning mokoro excursions and exploration of the numerous islands on foot. Being poled through the delta’s channels by mokoro is an essential delta experience, while exploring on-foot helps guests experience the finer details of the landscape and area while on the search for game. In the afternoons, guests are offered a game drive with sun downers out in the bush for total relaxation.

On the banks of the lagoon is the camp’s open air boma, where all meals are prepared on open fires and guests can participate in cooking for a more interactive experience.

The camp is ideally reached by plane from either Maun or Kasane, and this makes the position perfect for guests travelling either to or from the Chobe / Victoria Falls, or from the Kalahari