Muchenje Safari Lodge sits on an escarpment inside the Chobe Forest Reserve at the western end of Chobe, near Ngoma — about 45 minutes from Kasane and a long way in spirit from the riverfront hotels. There are no fences between the lodge and the western park boundary. It has been independently owned and run for over twenty years.
Quick facts
- Area
- Chobe and Kasane
- Property type
- Safari Lodge
- Setting
- Escarpment above the Chobe floodplain, Chobe Forest Reserve, western Chobe
- Nearest park or reserve
- Chobe National Park
Cottages at Muchenje Safari Lodge
Twelve thatched private cottages, each with its own view over the Chobe floodplain from the escarpment.
Facilities at Muchenje Safari Lodge
A main lodge with river views and cottages positioned individually along the escarpment. The lodge supports local schools through the Pack for Purpose scheme.
Who it suits
Travellers who want Chobe without the riverfront crowd, and anyone combining Chobe with Victoria Falls — the Falls are about two hours away.
Location and access
Road access, about 45 minutes from Kasane International Airport and roughly two hours from Victoria Falls.
How we checked this listing
Cottage count, location, distances and the ownership history come from the lodge’s own website. We have not stayed here.
The western end of Chobe is a different park
Almost everyone experiences Chobe from the Kasane riverfront, where the elephant concentrations are extraordinary and so is the traffic. The Ngoma end has the same floodplain with a fraction of the vehicles. If you have done the riverfront cruise and found it crowded, this is the answer rather than a different park.
Escarpment position, and what it costs you
Sitting above the floodplain gives long views and cooler nights, which is genuinely pleasant. The trade is that you are not on the water: game viewing from the deck is distant rather than intimate, and the boat activity involves a drive to the river first. Weigh that against the riverfront lodges before booking.
Booking this property
Muchenje Safari Lodge is independently owned and sells both directly and through agents.
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Plan the rest of your trip
Read our guide to Chobe National Park, to Kasane, or the Botswana and Victoria Falls itinerary.
