Ngoma Safari Lodge has a striking position high on an escarpment. It has sweeping views over Chobe River and the surrounding floodplains, where elephant herds come to drink and fish eagles swoop to catch their prey.
There are lots of spaces where you can relax and take it all in, from the communal decking area, boma and pool, to your suite’s private veranda. The dining room and bar also overlooks the river and is open all day, with lunch and dinner menus giving you more choice than most safari camps.
The eight suites have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the river, along with plunge pools and both indoor and outdoor showers. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are added luxuries rarely found on safari.
Situated in the Chobe Forest Reserve, the lodge offers morning, afternoon and evening game drives. Walking safaris are also possible, and boat trips along the river are an option year-round, getting you almost within splashing distance of elephant.
The setting of this lodge is impressive enough, but we also like the privacy and luxury of its suites, the varied activities on offer, and the high quality of the food.
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Rooms
The eight air-conditioned suites are set well apart from each other for privacy. They each have uninterrupted, far-reaching views over the river through floor-to-ceiling windows and from their paved veranda, which has its own plunge pool and loungers. High thatched ceilings amplify the space, and the wooden floors are decorated with patterned rugs. The large double beds are elegantly draped with mosquito nets, and two of the rooms can fit an additional single bed. An en suite bathroom is discretely positioned behind the main bedroom area, featuring a bathtub, twin sink and both indoor and outdoor showers.
Location
The lodge is situated in the Chobe Forest Reserve, which borders Chobe National Park to the west. Its elevated position overlooking the Chobe River and surrounding floodplains puts you in an excellent position for seeing game from your room or the communal decking area. Kasane is around an hour’s drive away.
Food and drink
Meals are served to individual tables either outside on the deck or in the main dining room. Expect a light early morning breakfast before your morning activity. You could take a packed lunch and stay out all day, or return to the lodge for a cooked lunch chosen from the lodge’s menu. A three-course dinner is served in the evening, with several options to choose from and a different menu offered each day.
Families
Children must be aged ten or over to stay here. Two of the suites can fit an additional bed for a third guest.
Facilities and activities
In addition to your suite’s plunge pool, the lodge’s main area has a communal pool with views over the floodplains. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Activities from Ngoma include morning, afternoon and night drives in search of game including lion, elephant and giraffe, boat trips along the river where huge elephant herds come to drink, walking safaris where you can learn about the area’s more subtle wildlife inhabitants, and visits to a nearby village.
Environmental and social responsibility
The lodge has been built from natural materials and is operated in conjunction with the local community. Many of the staff are from nearby villages, and a proportion of the money from each stay is given to the local community, helping to provide educational and health facilities.
Tour ideas in Chobe National Park
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Ngoma Safari Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Spot elephant along the Chobe River Spot elephant along the Chobe River
Spot elephant along the Chobe River
As well as game drives and walks with expert guides, take advantage of the wildlife in and along the Chobe River with a boat trip. Fishing trips are also popular.
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Visit the Sibuya tribe from Chobe Elephant Camp Visit the Sibuya tribe from Chobe Elephant Camp
Visit the Sibuya tribe from Chobe Elephant Camp
Explore this wildlife haven both on guided game drives, by boat and even on foot — although this activity is dependent on the availability of guides and the length of the grass. You can even visit the local Sibuya tribe.
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Chobe National Park and nearby places
- Savuti Area 134 kilometers away
- Linyanti Wetlands 134 kilometers away
- Linyanti Concession 181 kilometers away
- Khwai Concession 203 kilometers away
- Kwara Concession 212 kilometers away
- Selinda Concession 191 kilometers away
- Shinde Concession 224 kilometers away
- Kwando Concession 211 kilometers away
- Chitabe Concession 246 kilometers away
- Nxai Pan National Park 225 kilometers away