In the north-western corner of Botswana, situated on the banks of the Okavango River, in the panhandle of the Delta, you will find the lush green lawns and tall, shady indigenous trees, a paradise called Drotsky's Cabins.
Thirty years ago, Jan and Eileen Drotsky put their roots down here, and today still own and manage the cabins, one of the first lodges in Botswana.
At Drotsky's, you will receive a warm welcome, enjoy personalised attention, and gain local knowledge from owners and staff alike on the nature and communities in the region.
The area is a birding and fishing paradise. Drotsky's is the ideal stopover for tourists en route from or to Namibia and a wonderful place to relax for a few days while enjoying a boat cruise on the Okavango River or visiting the nearby World Heritage Site of Tsodilo Hills and Mahangu National Park.
Lodge Facilities
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Boma fire
- Restaurant
- Lounge and Bar
Accommodation
The 10 luxury cabins, as well as the restaurant area at Drotsky's Cabins, have been built on stilts. If the annual floods occur, the lodge could be surrounded by water. The cabins are set amongst indigenous thorn trees.
Each cabin is en-suite and equipped with an air-conditioner, satellite television, and a double bed. Only two of the original six A-frame chalets overlooking the wide Okavango River are still in use. These chalets are simple, clean, and comfortable, exuding the charm of years gone by.
They are the only two chalets at the lodge where children under 12 years can share with their parents, as they have a second-floor deck with two extra single beds.
Chalet Facilities
- Patio
- Television
- Twin beds
- Air-conditioner
- En-suite bathrooms
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Drotsky's Campsite
The 20 campsites are situated behind the old chalets under a huge canopy of trees offering welcome shade. They are very large and provide the privacy you would expect in Africa.
The ablutions are clean and located close to the campsites. Free firewood and electricity are provided. Wi-Fi is available at the bar and restaurant.
Campsite Facilities
- Flush toilets
- Piping hot showers
- Sparkling clean ablutions
- Lounge area overlooking the river
- Situated on the Okavango River banks
Birdlife is abundant at Drotsky's, and the staff will be quick to point out their local specials, such as the Brown Firefinch and White-backed Night Heron, or the haunting call of Pel's Fishing Owl.
A boat cruise from Drotsky's is the perfect way to witness the feeding frenzy of the Barbel Run, taking place from August to October each year.
Thousands of barbel swim upstream in the Okavango River, slapping their tails to create confusion amongst the smaller fish species, which soon become the barbel's next meal.
The ever-opportunistic tiger fish join in the hunt, while hundreds of Egrets, Darters, and Cormorants follow suit, and keen fishermen cast their lines to try to hook "the big one".
The lodge supports the local community by buying their fresh produce in the nearby village of Shakawe, and three delicious meals per day are served in the restaurant overlooking the Okavango River.
