Northern Botswana
Chobe Bakwena Lodge
The welcoming Chobe Bakwena Lodge is a fantastic eco luxury safari spot to use as a relaxing base on the edge of the Chobe National Park and river. It has a unique position close to the borders where Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia meet. Bakwena also means ‘people of the crocodile’ and it is the largest tribe in Botswana.
There are 10 individual beautifully built chalets, two of which are family chalets. Each comfortable chalet has its own private viewing deck where you can view the river wildlife. Inside the accommodation the rooms have several windows to allow as much natural light in, the beds are covered with mosquito nets, and the walls are insulated to keep the chalets warm at night. They come with an en-suite indoor bathroom which leads out to a screened garden and an outside shower.
The restaurant serves spectacular local African fusion dishes whilst the Rain Tree Bar offers a perfect setting to unwind with a cold drink overlooking the river after a day out in the National Park
Facilities
A restaurant, Rain Tree cocktail bar with a viewing deck, lounge, a firepit, a pool deck, gift shop, an activities centre, and free WIFI hotspots.
Local Wildlife
One of the largest elephant populations in Africa is found in the Chobe National Park so you are bound to see them on a regular basis. Early morning game drives give you the chance to spot some of the big cats, buffalos, giraffes, zebra and,impalas. Boat cruises offer encounters with hippos and crocodiles. You may hear a variety of birdsong at the lodge. The guides are fantastic and will take you on a guided walk to spot them around the lodge.
Optional Activities
Enjoy game drives and boat cruises, go on a guided bird walk at the Seboba Recreational Park, visit the Caracal World of Wildlife Centre, go fishing, or go on a Victoria Falls day trip, take a guided bicycle tour and village walk, book a scenic flight and visit the reptile park.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
If you have any questions regarding our Botswana tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Our best safari to date – exhilarating, luxurious, unforgettable.
We’re seasoned wildlife travellers, and the Letaka tented safari in Botswana exceeded all expectations. The experience offered exceptional access to nature, with wildlife roaming freely and unphased through camp – lions, wild dogs, honey badgers, and hyenas all made memorable appearances. Slightly scary, but utterly exhilarating.
Our guide was outstanding – deeply knowledgeable about wildlife, birds, plants, and geology, with expert tracking skills that consistently led us to the best sightings. They positioned the vehicle perfectly for photography, respected the animals’ space, and made us feel safe and cared for throughout. The camp staff were a formidable team, attentive and respectful, with thoughtful touches like hot water bottles in bed and inventive meals despite the challenges of cooking in the bush. The tented setup was surprisingly luxurious and deeply comfortable.
Game viewing was phenomenal: wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, leopards, bat-eared foxes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a spectacular murmuration of queleas at sunset. We even explored the majestic Baobab trees in Mababe reserve – an unforgettable moment. Thank you to the entire team for a truly exceptional safari. We’re already planning our next trip.