Elephant Valley Lodge
Tented camp in Kasane Forest Reserve · Chobe · Botswana
20 units · sleeps 40
Private game lodge adjacent to the Chobe National Park, twenty minutes outside Kasane town
- 20 Meru Style Tents
- Safaris in open vehicles in the Chobe National Park
- Boat cruises along the Chobe River
- Close proximity to Victoria Falls
- Lodge is set within a forest reserve
About
Elephant Valley Lodge lies between the Chobe National Park in Botswana and the equally impressive Matetsi wildlife conservancy, south of the Kazangula border crossing and within the Kasane Forest Reserve. The camp comprises 20 "meru" style safari tents and can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. The lodge overlooks an extremely active water hole. Activities include daily safaris and boat cruises into the Chobe National Park. The unique lodge location provides guests with game viewing opportunities throughout the day and night.
Twenty meru-style safari tents for a maximum of 40 guests, between Chobe National Park and the Matetsi wildlife conservancy inside the Kasane Forest Reserve, overlooking an active waterhole. Daily safaris and boat cruises into Chobe; Victoria Falls within reach. Twelve forest tents (one a family tent) and eight valley tents with waterhole views.
Rooms & suites
Forest tent
Meru-style safari tent set among the forest, with a full en-suite bathroom and its own covered deck. One of the twelve is configured as a family unit.
12 unitssleeps up to 2- Meru-style individual tent
- Full en-suite shower and toilet
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Fan
- Covered deck
- Mosquito net
- One of the twelve is a family configuration
Valley tent
Meru-style safari tent facing the valley and its water hole, with a full en-suite bathroom and its own covered deck.
8 unitssleeps up to 2- Meru-style individual tent
- Views over the valley and the water hole
- Full en-suite shower and toilet
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Fan
- Covered deck
- Mosquito net
What's included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Teas and snacks
- Select local drinks, soft drinks and waters
- Two safari activities per day (game drive and boat cruise)
- Park fees
- Bed levy
- Laundry (max 2 items per person per stay)
- Transfers to and from Kasane International Airport, scheduled flights only
- VAT
Amenities & services
- swimming pool
- lounge
- bar
- boma (outdoor dining area) overlooking the water hole
- wifi
- curio / gift shop
Location
Kasane Forest Reserve · Chobe · Botswana
Lesoma Valley, Kasane Forest Reserve, Botswana
Getting there
About 20 minutes from Kasane town · nearest hub: Kasane
Between Chobe National Park and the Matetsi conservancy, south of the Kazungula border crossing. About 20 minutes from Kasane.
Good to know
Getting there
Elephant Valley Lodge lies between the Chobe National Park in Botswana and the Matetsi wildlife conservancy, south of the Kazangula border crossing, within the Kasane Forest Reserve. It is a private game lodge situated adjacent to Chobe National Park, a mere 20 minutes outside of Kasane town.
Activities
Open-vehicle game drives explore the Chobe National Park riverbank at the unhurried pace of dawn and dusk, tracking fresh signs with experienced guides. Boat safaris along the Chobe River bring close encounters with elephants, hippos and riverine birdlife, and double as a floating photography hide. Victoria Falls day trips (Zimbabwean or Zambian side) run about an hour's drive away - guests typically depart after breakfast around 8:00 and return by 18:00.
What To Pack
Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot days plus a jacket or sweater for cool evenings and early mornings; a hat and sunglasses with UV protection; comfortable closed-toe shoes or boots for uneven terrain, and sandals for around the lodge; insect repellent; sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher); binoculars; a camera with spare batteries and memory cards; any personal medication; and a lightweight backpack for carrying it all on activities. The lodge has a curio shop if you forget anything.
Best Time To Visit
Dry season (April to October): animals gather around the Chobe River and the lodge's waterhole, with strong birdwatching as migratory species arrive; mornings and evenings can be chilly, so pack warm layers. Green season (November to March): the park turns lush, many animals give birth, and birdlife is abundant with dramatic skies for photography; daytime temperatures can exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Wildlife viewing is good year-round.
About The Chobe Area
Chobe is in northern Botswana near the borders of Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia, covering over 11,000 square kilometres along the Chobe River, one of the largest wildlife concentrations in Africa. Kasane Airport is the main gateway to the area.
Malaria
Elephant Valley Lodge is in a low-risk malaria area. Speak to your doctor or travel clinic about appropriate precautions before you travel.
Travelling with Children
Elephant Valley Lodge accepts children of all ages.