Muchenje Safari Lodge

I have never been so impressed with an accommodation. We were welcomed upon arrival by Evelyn, Jost, Wame, and Mula. We felt like we were amongst friends immediately. With each amazing game drive with Jibbie, Rambo, and Phillie we fell more and more in love with Botswana. The daily meals in the dining hall are designed in such a way that fosters community and conversation amongst the travelers. This was one of our absolute highlights as we met so many fabulous people from all over the globe. The food was amazing and the excitement of game drives and the boat ride on the Chobe were the epitome of safari time. On our last day, we discovered due to an airport issue, our flight leaving Kasane had been canceled. The angels at Muchenje took us back in with their graciousness and helped alleviate an otherwise stressful time. Please tell the entire team (and John) that we appreciate your kindness and going the extra mile. You have all left us with amazing memories and friendship.

My wife and I just spent three nights at Muchenje Safari Lodge Chobe and had the time of our lives!!!! We have traveled the world but never had such a great experience as we had with Jost, Evelyn and Rambo!! Actually the entire staff was superb!! On the game drives we saw more of Gods creatures than we ever dreamed possible and Rambo took care to make sure we had the ultimate safari experience!! Cant wait for a return to Muchenje!!!!

Everything about this lodge and the game drive/safari experience surpassed expectations! There were lovely surprises, our host seemed to appear everywhere! We saw an overwhelming amount of animals on games drives from land and water, beautiful sunsets and they anticipated our every need. We could not have been treated better. I can’t think of anything I’d change, what a wonderful and memorable experience!

The resort, the people and the food were absolutely magical! We were greeted by Jost and that man spoiled us. He anticipated our needs and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The location of the resort overlooking the river and border of Namibia was fantastic. I really appreciated the gift of a reusable water bottle so that we had access to water at all times.

Had the most magical time at Muchenji Safari Lodge last month with our family to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. The lodge and facilities were superb, food excellent and the location incredible. The staff and guides were absolutely brilliant and looked after us extremely well and ensured that we had the most wonderful time. Would definitely recommend, in fact insist that everyone should go!

We had a terrific 4 days, 3 night experience at Muchenje. Our ranger was able to show us a vast range of animals. The tasty buffet style meals were shared with staff and guests with lots of laughter and excitement about the next safari. The chalets were first class-well appointed and attentive housekeeping. It was a privilege to be part of this experience.

This place is run by a very sympathic couple. It's located directly at the river. The pool is not deep enough for swimming. The campsides are not at the water but it's shady and there is nice gras. The owners will help you with anything you need.

Approximately an hours drive from Kasane airport lies Muchenje Lodge providing a tantalising opportunity to glimpse some of the wildlife hidden with the Chobe National Park as you drive to the lodge. We arrived at what has been a long drought and at first glance you would be mistaken for thinking you had landed in an arid and barren desert. First impressions are quickly replaced by moments of awe as you share the stark beauty of nature that included remarkable variety of wildlife, including the rare brown hyena, sable and roan antelope. Elephants however deserve a special mention, these incredible creatures dominate and we must have seen at least 300 in and around the river! G-Bee, our driver and guide did an excellent job of satisfying the needs of long term safari enthusiasts in very challenging conditions. Lodge chalets include fantastic bathroom facilities and large comfortable beds with every amenity you could need. We found the sitting area rather cramped but as we were rarely in the chalet this minor detail did not impact on our enjoyment. Dining is communal which is somewhat constraining in terms of timing of meals. Our personal preference is to have a choice to dine alone or with others, particularly after long hot days, this being our only significant gripe. The staff are wonderfully warm, friendly and welcoming and go out of their way to accommodate individual needs. Our sincere thanks to Evelyn and her team for including us in the Independence Day celebrations on 30Sep2024, it was the perfect end to our brief stay.

Beautiful safari lodge overlooking the Chobe River (which was dry for us, but we still had the benefit of the plains, which attracted herds of different animals). Our safari guide, KB, was excellent! One of our highlights was a river cruise, where we had a boat picnic and saw so many elephants, including babies. Meals, which were taken family style with the lodge staff, were delicious. We loved our experience!