"Botswana
Chobe Safari Lodges"
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Chobe Lodges Botswana.
LOCATION
Kubu
Lodge is situated on the banks of the Chobe River (2 km 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 land (Forest Reserve),
mostly undeveloped and is a sanctuary for the Chobe Bushbuck. The
entry gate to the Chobe National Park is a mere 12km away.
SEASONS AND WEATHER
Open:
01 March – 30 December; 02 – 13 January (approx)
Closed:
30 December – 01 January; 14 January (approx) – 28 February.
Weather:
November – April is warm to hot, average maximum temp 35ºC with
occasional rain and thundershowers;
May
– August is mild to cold, average minimum temp 10ºC, maximum temp
25ºC. Dry with clear, sunny skies;
September
– November is hot to very hot, average maximum 39ºC. The days are
dry & sunny with occasional strong winds.
HEALTH & DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
All
dietary requirements are catered for (intolerances or vegetarian).
Please advise us at time of booking of any such requirements. All
Guests should consult their doctor for appropriate malaria
prophylactics and vaccination requirements.
INSURANCE
Guests
should hold comprehensive travel insurance including medical, lost
luggage and cancellation cover.
ACCESS
Air:
Kasane International Airport, Botswana; Victoria Falls Airport,
Zimbabwe, and Livingstone Airport, Zambia. Road transfers from all
these arrival/departure points can be arranged at time of reservation.
Road:
Easily accessible on tar roads via Ngoma Gate from Katima Mulilo
Namibia; Kazungula Road Border from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe;
Kazungula Ferry Border from Livingstone, Zambia; Francistown &
Maun via Nata. Access
from Maun, via Savuti (Chobe National Park) & Moremi Game Reserve,
is strictly with 4-wheel drive vehicle.
LODGE INFORMATION
CHALETS:
11
Wooden, thatched chalets, elevated on stilts each with a balcony. All
are set on expansive lawns beneath giant ebony and wild fig trees
along the banks of the river. Please note the lodge is not wheelchair
friendly.
ACCOMMODATION:
3
Double Bed Chalets (with a twin bed in as well)
2
Double Bed Chalets
4
Triple/Twin Chalets (3 twin beds)
1
Twin Chalet (2 twin beds)
1
Family Quad Chalet (2 twin beds and 1 bunk bed for children 4 –
11yrs)
FACILITIES:
Full
en-suite, hot (electric) and cold running water, shower, flush toilet,
hand basin, hairdryer and plug point for electric shaver. A ceiling
fan, tea/coffee machine and mosquito net over each bed are provided.
POOL:
Set
down by the river with pool loungers under the trees. Towels are
available from reception.
MAIN
AREA:
The
restaurant consists of an indoor dining room, with an upstairs lounge
and bar. A two tier wooden verandah allows for meals to be set
outdoors. A separate “braai” (barbecue) area leads to a small boma
that is available for private dinners. When not in use, the boma may
also be used by guests to enjoy their tea/coffee around the fire.
Summerhouse/reading
lounge;
Situated
behind chalet 7, the reading lounge has some comfortable chairs,
magazines, books and board games as well as a writing desk to use for
writing the postcards. A
nice cool spot on a hot summer’s day.
MEALS:
Table
d’hote: breakfast (a full English breakfast is available); lunch and
a three-course dinner. Special meals and diet requirements are catered
for on request.
SHOPPING:
Curio
Shop is available in the reception.
LAUNDRY:
Done
daily – FOC to “All Inclusive” guests. A nominal charge for all
other guests.
ACTIVITIES
Game
Viewing:
“All
Inclusive” rates include two activities per day. Guests may choose
from 3 game drive activities per day: dawn 06h00 – 09h00am; mid
morning 09h15 – 12h15 (summer) and 09h00 – 12h00 (winter);
afternoon 15h00 – 18h00.
There
are also 2 boat cruise activities per day: mid morning 09h00 –
12h00, and afternoon 15h00 – 18h00.
Additionally
the lodge offers a short boat cruise from Kubu Lodge to the confluence
of the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
Other:
Fully
guided fishing trips can be arranged. Either short trips from the
lodge, or longer trips on the upper Chobe (above the rapids).
Day
Trips to Victoria Falls can also be booked on request.
Self
guided “Nature Trail” on the property of Kubu Lodge, a guide list
is available from the front desk.
Visits
to a working Crocodile Farm and a Reptile (snake) Park are also
available on request.
BOTSWANA GENERAL INFORMATION
With
a surface area of 581 730km2, Botswana is roughly the size
of France or Texas & is entirely landlocked. Botswana is a semi
arid country with 84% of it covered by the sands of the Kalahari
(Kgalagadi). The total population in 2006 is estimated at 1.85 million
people, most of who are settled in the east and southeast of the
country. The age structure is weighted towards the younger age group
with about 43% being younger than 15 years of age. Over 50% of the
population is settled in urban areas. Batswana (the citizens of
Botswana) are the most numerous people in the country, with two
related tribes (Batawana & Bamangwato) forming about 50% of the
population. Six other smaller tribes make up 45%, & the balance is
a mix of other ethnic groups. The oldest ethnic group is the Basarwa
(or San bushmen). The official language is English and Setswana, which
is used in government and business affairs.
Setswana is the National language and widely spoken. The
currency of Botswana, the Pula (= 100 thebe), means “rain” &
is also a local greeting.
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