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Some of the finest lodges & safaris in Botswana are listed with Africa Memories Travel. The company was formed by Natalie Knibbs, who has traveled in Botswana and experienced the freedom of the wide open spaces of the salt pans and the endless grassy plains of the Makgadikgadi, delighted in the romantic waterways of the delta on the traditional mokoro, felt the adrenalin rush of being up close to Chobe’s wildlife, watched the elephant congregate at the famous Savuti waterhole, walked & foraged with the incredibly knowledgeable and resourceful bushmen of the Kalahari, and enjoyed the thrill of catching fish in the beautiful panhandle. All this and more is also awaiting you….

Our associates in Botswana are well known in the Botswana tourism industry and we offer a partnership with the leading tour operators and do marketing and bookings for them, from Botswana safari holidays to Botswana lodge safaris and tours. You can book directly online with us and we will negotiate the best rates possible and assist you in making the right choices that suit you according to your personal requirements in terms of time, budget and preferences – your itinerary must work for you… it’s your holiday, your memories.

LODGE: Kubu lodge
REGION: Chobe
Kubu Lodge is situated on the banks of the Chobe River, just 2km upstream from the confluence with the Zambezi where 4 countries meet – Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia, in the northern Botswana village of Kazungula. The property covers 30 hectares of forest reserve land and is a sanctuary for the Chobe Bushbuck. The entry gate to the Chobe National Park is a mere 12km away and the mighty Victoria Falls just an hour away. 11 wooden, thatched chalets are elevated on stilts each with a balcony and are set on expansive lawns beneath giant ebony and wild fig trees along the banks of the Chobe river. A pool is set down by the river with pool loungers under the trees – a welcome cool and restful retreat after a hot day game-viewing in the Chobe National Park. Kubu Lodge is a smaller lodge if you are looking for peace and quiet and escape the hustle and bustle of the bigger lodges and hotels in the area.
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LODGE: Chobe safari lodge
REGION: Chobe
Chobe Safari Lodge is located on the beautiful banks of Chobe River in the small town of Kasane, overlooking Impalila & Sedudu Islands. It is conveniently situated on the corner of four African countries Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana and close to three international airports: Kasane, Livingstone and Victoria Falls. Game viewing at Chobe is a unique experience as we are on the doorstep of the Chobe National Park, which hosts the largest concentration of wildlife in southern Africa. 46 Luxury Safari Rooms, 22 Luxury River Rooms and 8 Rondavels are all strategically placed along the banks of the Chobe River, all with stunning views of river. Our new dining, swimming pool and bar area are great places to meet others and share ‘bush’ stories of each others experiences.
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LODGE: nXamaseri Island Lodge
REGION: Okavango - Panhandle
Nxamaseri Island Lodge is one of the oldest camps in the Okavango Delta and is small and exclusive, with only six double en-suite chalets, each secluded in indigenous forest and each with a private deck overlooking the water. This beautiful secluded camp is built on a large shady island hidden in the Nxamaseri waterways. As one of the most experienced fly fishermen in Southern Africa, owner PJ pioneered fly-fishing in Botswana from Nxamaseri Island Lodge. It remains Botswana’s premier fly-fishing destination. Take a boat or mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) trip in the cool Nxamaseri waterways to relax and revitalise your soul. The surrounding channels flourish with water lilies, fish and wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos, otters, swamp antelope and countless bird species. Experience the thrill of fishing in the deep waters for tiger fish and bream. Nxamaseri is renowned for spectacular birding trips and night boat trips. Mokoro trips and walking are also offered as well as the rare opportunity to visit a sacred San site – the magical Tsodilo Hills.
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Deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta is Oddballs Palm Island Lodge Camp, one of the first camps established in the Delta. Oddballs is located on the south-western edge of Chief’s Island and is the ideal location for an undisturbed getaway and thrilling encounters with the likes of elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, crocodile and hippo, sometimes even wild dog. Oddballs is accessible by light aircraft only and is just a 20 minute scenic flight from Maun over the beautiful Delta. The atmosphere here is relaxed and informal and personal attention is certain with a guide dedicated to you for the duration of your stay in comfortable tented accommodation. Our professional guides will take you to nearby islands by mokoro (dug-out canoe) where you can walk and enjoy the glorious landscape of the Okavango and possibly even visit his village. For an unforgettable wilderness experience, we offer a Mokoro Trail that is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories – a Mokoro journey, camping in the Moremi Game Reserve.
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LODGE: Kwara Camp
REGION: Okavango Delta
Kwara Camp, on the edge of the permanent waters of the world renowned Okavango Delta in Botswana and sharing a common boundary with Moremi Game Reserve, is ideally situated and able to offer power boating, mekoro (dug out canoe) trips, walks, fishing, and game drives, all year round. Kwara is in a large private concession enabling the game drives to operate both off road and at night enabling you experience the interesting and diverse nocturnal species, such as leopard, lion, wild dog, hyena and smaller predators. 8 luxury tents, accommodating 16 guests, are raised on teak wooden decks with views over the beautiful surrounding plains & lagoon with resident hippos. In addition, a honeymoon suite, on this tall treed island on the edge of the Okavango, is romantic to say the least! An organised Family Safari experience is also available at Kwara.
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LODGE: Little Kwara Camp
REGION: Okavango Delta
Little Kwara Camp is situated on an island, hidden amoungst trees, on the edge of the permanent waters of the world renowned Okavango Delta in Botswana. The concession shares a common boundary with Moremi Game Reserve. This brand new camp is an intimate four-tent camp, each tent elevated into the tree canopy on a wooden deck, and ideal for exclusive use by small groups and families. Little Kwara offers intimate mekoro (dug out canoe) trips year round, double deck boat cruise, island walks, fishing on request and game drives both off road and night and increases chances of seeing leopard, lion, wild dog, hyena and other nocturnal species. The year-round availability of water at Little Kwara makes this one of the most consistent game-viewing experiences available in Southern Africa where you can experience the thrill of seeing big game species and the enjoyment of seeing smaller species. With the great variation in ecosystems and habitats Little Kwara is an ideal birding destination as well. An organised Family Safari experience is also available at Little Kwara.
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LODGE: Kwando Lagoon Camp
REGION: Kwando
Kwando Lagoon Camp is situated centrally in the extensive Kwando wilderness. The camp is shaded under massive African Ebony trees and comprises of 8 spacious purpose designed tents with views over the private lagoon formed by the ever-changing Kwando River. Lagoon Camp offers regular and reliable sightings of elephant, lion, wild dog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, tsessebe, impala, wildebeest, buffalo and waterbuck in stunning settings. In the dry season Lagoon offers a mega fauna experience unmatched in Africa, with sightings of up to 1 000 elephant in a single game drive. The lion prides regularly hunt elephant in this remote region, a habit undocumented elsewhere in Africa. Herds of up to 2 000 buffalo also attract the attention of lion and hyena. Lagoon Camp is peaceful and wonderful in summer, savage and wonderful in winter. Boat cruises, fishing, game drives and walks complete the ultimate personal and intimate lagoon safari. An organised Family Safari experience is also available at Lagoon Camp.

LODGE: Lebala Camp
REGION: Kwando
Lebala Camp is hidden in the southern portion of the extensive Kwando wilderness in Northern Botswana. The camp comprises of 8 spacious luxurious safari tents, accommodating only 16 guests. Lebala is the Tswana word for wide-open plains, and each tent has extensive views over expansive tracts of African plains and wetlands, that comprise part of the Kwando-Linyanti flood plain system. The game viewing at Lebala is amongst the best in Africa with the large concentrations of game such as elephant, lion, wild dog, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, tsessebe, kudu, lechwe, impala, wildebeest and waterbuck with excellent visibility on the plains, having a reputation for predator action with the lions known for their ability to hunt and kill mega fauna like buffalo, hippo and elephant. Lebala is famous for elephant sightings as is neighbouring Lagoon camp, 2 hours drive north. Game drives and walks together with the undivided attention of a large compliment of staff are certain to make your safari unforgettable. An organised Family Safari experience is also available at Lebala Camp.
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Chobe Savanna Lodge is situated in the Eastern Caprivi of Namibia, on a peninsula on the northern bank of the Chobe River, overlooking the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park. The lodge offers guests a hideaway for those looking for an exclusive Chobe River experience. The area is renowned for its diverse and prolific wildlife including the rare puku antelope. It is home to large herds of elephant, buffalo and hippo and other wildlife which come down to the rivers edge to drink, graze and hunt. Chobe Savanna Lodge accommodates only 24 guests in elegantly furnished and air-conditioned thatched chalets. Relaxing boat excursions, fishing and cultural village visits are some of the activities that can be enjoyed from the lodge. Children of all ages are welcome.
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LODGE: Chobe Game Lodge
REGION: Chobe
Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent game lodge situated within the Chobe National Park, is Botswana's premier venue for guests looking for a perfect base to explore the Chobe National Park & Chobe River. The lodge is recognized as having hosted former US president Bill Clinton and Hollywood legends Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor who chose to remarry in this wild, romantic part of the world. 47 river-facing rooms can accommodate up to 94 people in total luxury, offering a choice of land or water activities and the most complete game experience in the Chobe area. Our fully equipped and air conditioned conference room makes Chobe Game Lodge an ideal venue for large meetings and broadband internet access is also available. For those guests needing a bit of personal time out, a beautician as well as private gym is available. Chobe's wildlife roams in abundance and diversity and is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa. During the dry season, these herds, as well as large herds of buffalo, congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. Magnificent sightings of lion, wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope are also frequent in the area. Children of all ages are welcome.
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LODGE: Camp Moremi
REGION: Moremi, Okavango Delta
Camp Moremi is situated on the beautiful Xakanaxa Lagoon on the eastern edge of the permanent Okavango Delta, within the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Here, where the life-giving waters of the Okavango meet up with the vast Kalahari, ancient Mopane forests, open grassland, seasonal floodplains and riverine habitats have formed, creating one of the most magnificent and welcoming animal sanctuaries in all of Africa. Shaded by giant ebony trees, the magnificent Moremi tree lodge is an elegant elevated thatch and timber structure accommodating only 22 guests in East African-style safari tents, individually situated on raised teak platforms. Activities center around tracking big game on morning and afternoon game drives by open 4x4 safari vehicle in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, renowned for frequent sightings of lion, leopard & cheetah, as well as wild dog. Exploring the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat, affords guests exceptional bird-watching opportunities, as birdlife is prolific and varied, ranging from water birds to shy forest dwellers. Children over 12 years are welcome.
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LODGE: Xugana Island Lodge
REGION: Okavango Delta
The remote Xugana Island Lodge is situated on the edge of the spectacular Xugana Lagoon, in the Okavango Delta, assuring an all year-round water wilderness experience. Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta with magnificent views from the front of the lodge and 8 elevated reed and thatch chalets, which accommodate just 16 guests. A symphony of bird calls, grunting of hippopotamus and the sweet smell of the African bush await you - the exploration of this part of the Okavango Delta is as exclusive as the base from which one departs to do so, Xugana Island Lodge. Daily activities exploring the serpentine waterways, expansive floodplains and wild island networks by boat, mokoro and on foot keep the visitor to Xugana enthralled and entertained. Welcome to the true Okavango! Children over 12 years are welcome.
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LODGE: Sekoma Island Lodge
REGION: Zambezi River, Zambia
Sekoma Island Lodge is situated on islands on the Mambova Rapids on the Zambezi River, Zambia, 80 kilometers upstream of the Victoria Falls. The lodge blends into the riverine forest with panoramic views of the Zambezi River. The lodge accommodates 16 guests in 8 large tents on raised decks overlooking the river. Activities include fishing, birding, guided walks, motor boat excursions on the Zambezi River and cultural visits to Mambova Village and day trips to Livingstone and the Victoria Falls. The area is renowned for its excellent Tiger fishing as well as for other species such as Bream, mainly Nembwe, Thinface and Humpback, Redbreast and Three Spot Tilapia, Pink Happy, Sharptoothed Catfish and African Pike and angling is conducted from boats, mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) or the islands themselves. Children over 12 years are welcome.
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LODGE: Taita Falcon Lodge
REGION: Livingstone, Zambia
Taita Falcon Lodge is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, just 11km by road from the Victoria Falls and 20km from Livingstone. The Lodge is strategically perched on the edge of the Batoka Gorge offering spectacular views of the raging waters 200m below. The Lodge is situated in a natural bush environment with 7 private open-plan reed & stone chalets. Bird life here is abundant, with resident Vereaux (Black) Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and the Taita Falcon from which the Lodge takes its name. A number of activities are available in this exciting region from hiking, game drives, river boat excursions, and cultural Village Tours to the adrenalin rush of abseiling, bungi jumping, and white water rafting to name but a few. A visit to this area is sure to keep the young and old entertained and inspired! Children are welcome.
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Africa Memories Travel cc.
Natalie Knibbs,
Tel: +27 -31 7632427;
Fax: +27 -31 7631034;
email info@botswanaholiday.co.uk;
Cluster Box 5034, Augusta Country Estate,
Hillcrest,
3650,
Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa