Chobe Marina Lodge is in Kasane Botswana.
About Chobe Marina Lodge
Uniquely located in the North-Eastern corner of Botswana where the four African nations of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia converge, Chobe Marina Lodge is surrounded by the natural beauty of Africa.
The Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Kasane Forest Reserve, the Caprivi Strip and the mighty Zambezi River, each offer their own attractions and with Victoria Falls but 70 kilometers away, Chobe Marina Lodge is a 'must visit' destination when in Southern Africa.
Features of Chobe Marina Lodge
Accommodation at Chobe Marina Lodge is provided in studios, apartments, chalets, or suites with private lounges.
All include the modern comforts of air-conditioning, television, telephones, mini bars and daily housekeeping.
Room Facilities at Marina
- Additional sleeper sofa (optional)
- Mosquito Nets
- Mosquito Repellent
- Air Conditioning
- Hairdryers
- Telephones
- Ceiling Fans
- Satellite TV
- In room Safe
- Tea and Coffee facilities
- Mini Bar Fridge (Stocked on request)
Chobe Marina Lodge Facilities
The Chobe Marina Lodge boasts a stylish, state-of-the-art conference venue and conferencing equipment ideal for product launches overlooking the Chobe River and into the Caprivi strip of Namibia. We also have 2x15 seater boardroom or breakaway rooms.
What to do at Chobe Marina Lodge
Dine in opulence and sheer class at Chobe Marina Lodge, where good food and comprehensive service are part of the mix. Commissioners A La Carte Restaurant serves world-class dishes beautifully prepared by our experienced chef.
For a more informal meal try the Mokoros Restaurant, this offers local cuisine in a lighthearted, friendly environment. All of our meals are prepared using only the finest ingredients and service is always with a smile.
Our pool bar and riverside bar overlooking the Chobe River make this a truly unique location.
Chobe Marina Lodge Restaurants
Commissioner's Elegant Dining Restaurant, Vintage dining offering both a table d’hôte as well as a la carte menu. Dress is smart casual. Open from 19h00 till 22h00.
Mokoros Family Restaurant
Continental and Full English Breakfast. Snack/Terrace menu for Light Lunch. Buffet Lunch (by request for groups only).
Poolside Bar
Continental and Full English Breakfast. Snack/Terrace menu for Light Lunch. Buffet Lunch (by request for groups only).
Riverside Bar
Ideally situated on the banks of the Chobe River the Riverside Bar offers an impressive backdrop for sundowners. Riverside Bar is located on the ground floor of the main building. Riverside opens from 10h00 till 22h00 daily.
Chobe National Park Game Viewing
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offers excellent game viewing opportunities.
If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
Chobe Marina Lodge
Chobe Marina Lodge lush expansive gardens are home to an abundance of wildlife, including the legendary fish eagle, warthog, squirrel, mongoose, vervet monkeys and fruit bat.
With the world-renowned Chobe National Park just 10-minutes from Chobe Marina Lodge, an encounter with Africa's awesome foursome (elephant, leopard, lion and buffalo) is definitely on the cards.
Unique group activities that are on offer at the Chobe Marina Lodge include game tracking safaris, themed dinner evenings, ethnic village experience or game viewing by river cruise. Breakfast, sundowners or snacks are available on the river cruise.
A river boat cruise to the park, will introduce you to a totally different game viewing experience.
And when you’re not out and about visiting the many attractions in the area our swimming pool is an ideal refuge. Golfers too are catered for with a golf course in close proximity to the lodge.
Sundowner Cruise
Very few people travel to Victoria Falls without taking at least the famous sundowner cruise down the Zambezi River.
What better way to view wildlife, including numerous bird species, than drifting slowly down a side channel, the silence broken only by bird calls.
From the boat, it is possible to see herds of mighty elephant, giraffe, hippo and other wild animals returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
Sightseeing cruise to Sedude Island
No trip to Chobe would be complete without a including a leisurely sightseeing cruise to Sedudu Island. Sedudu Island, as it is known to the people of Botswana, is submerged by floods for several months of the year.
Sedudu Island is a perfect venue from which to marvel at the magnificent African sunset, whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. The sun downer river cruise is a MUST for viewing and photographic opportunities.
Tiger Fishing
A prime attraction to Chobe would be the coveted, majestic and powerful Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus vittatus) which is considered by many as the top freshwater game fish in the world.
For a thrilling experience you can try your hand at fishing for this famed tiger fish, which inhabit the Chobe River.
If you are looking to add another story to the list of "those that got away" the Tiger Fish would have to be your number one choice.
Cathari Health and Beauty Spa
At Cathari Health & Beauty Spa pamper yourself with our menu of body services, facials, hands and feet treatments done by our team of carefully selected professional beauty therapists.
The treatments were all designed for your total relaxation and well being. Beauty Mobile Spa was formed to service the needs of rapidly expanding massage demands of the guests who want to go back to their busy schedule or hectic life fully refreshed.
White Water Rafting
White Water Rafting - Victoria Falls, this is the wildest white water on the planet and the actual experience surpasses this analogy.
White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls has been classified by the British Canoe Union as Grade 5 - "extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas".
The Zambezi River is classified as a high volume; pool-drop River as there is little exposed rock either in the rapid or the pools below the rapids.
Bungee Jumping at Victoria Falls
Experience a pure adrenaline rush as you face one of Africa’s top tourist attractions. Scream your lungs out as you plummet 111 meters down into the Batoka gorge.
The bungee jump operates off the Victoria Falls Bridge. With over 50,000 people having committed themselves to the thrill of jumping off of this bridge, there is still a 100% safety record. Challenge the limits of the mind by leaping off of this impressive bridge.
Where is Chobe Marina Lodge
By Air:
Air Botswana to Kasane International Airport via Gaborone, Johannesburg,
Maun.
British Airways to Victoria Falls Airport and Livingstone Airport from
Johannesburg.
South African Airways to Victoria Falls Airport from Johannesburg.
SAA or British Airways to Livingstone Airport.
By Road
Johannesburg to Martin's Drift Border Post, Selebi Pikwe via Francistown
to Natal – Kasane
By road from the nearest CBD
From Livingstone, Zambia: Via the ferry - 2 hours driving (70km)
From Vic Falls, Zimbabwe: Two hours driving (70km).