The Garden Lodge, in Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River, in Botswana's far north, is 70km from Victoria Falls, 16km from Kazungula (the meeting point of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia) and 300km from the Okavango Delta. Chobe National Park, with its estimated 100 000 elephants, huge herds of buffalo and daily sightings of lion is only 2km away.

For fishermen, the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers are on our doorstep. Keen birders will have a field day, with over 500 species in the area. This unique location makes The Garden Lodge an ideal destination for visitors to Botswana and the surrounding countries.

We built The Garden Lodge with the specific intention of offering personal service to a small number of guests. There are many fine lodges in the area, however most have over 100 beds, we have 24.

The lodge has eight bedroom ( 4 doubles and 4 family size ), each with its own bathroom and private verandah overlooking the Chobe River. We are truly a garden lodge. The combination of unlimited water and constant sunshine allows hibiscus, frangipani, bougainvillea, banana and paw paw to grow in profusion. Guests love the garden and the prolific birds attracted to the flowers and fruits.

Our lounge and dining room, as well as the rooms, are furnished in teak and wicker. All decor comes from Botswana or one of the surrounding countries. Guests have the choice of sitting inside under the thatched roof, outside by the swimming pool or make use of our boma in the garden. Our upstairs lounge is overlooking the spacious garden, and is decorated with old African masks and beautiful baskets from various African countries.

Guests staying at The Garden Lodge have the choice of a continental or English breakfast. Lunches are buffet style with a choice of hot dishes, salads, cold meat and cheeses. Dinner is a set menu, however, our kitchen will happily cater for guest's individual requirements. We bake daily our own bread which is served with all meals. Generally guests sit at one table, which allows them to meet each other and often the conversation continues well after the meal has ended!

The Lodge activities revolve around game viewing by vehicle and boat into Chobe National Park.

Chobe is a hot, dry region and for most of the year the wildlife is dependent on the river for water, making for truly spectacular game drives and boat cruises. Elephants are seen in the hundreds and buffalo in the thousands. Lions are an almost daily sighting, as are impala, sable antelope, giraffe, warthog and numerous other species. Traditionally, early morning game drives and late afternoon boat cruises are safari routine; we are more flexible.

Bird watching is excellent no matter where you are, and fishermen can try their luck in the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers.

The above rates are a guideline. Please enquire for current rates.

A single supplement of USD 95 - 105 applies. Only children over 4 permitted.

For our fully inclusive guests: Rates are inclusive of the accommodation, three meals per day, two activities and park entrance fee for the day. An extra set of park entrance fees will be charged if any activities are done on the day of departure.

For all our guests: Rates are inclusive of table wine with dinner. All other drinks will be charged to guest's account.

Pick up and drop off from Kasane airport and the Kazungula border posts is complimentary. Pick up and drop off from Victoria Falls or Livingstone can be arranged at a nominal rate.

Please note: Rates are inclusive of the VAT and all government levies. Regional rates are available to SADC countries passport or residence permit holders on enquiry.