CHOBE UNDER CANVAS Chobe National Park
BOTSWANA Among the great game reserves of the world, Chobe National Park is home to one of the largest concentrations of elephant on the African continent. Surrounded by wildlife management areas and reserves that allow game to roam freely, the 11 700km² (4 500 square mile) reserve is located in the far north of Botswana, bordering on the Chobe River. Chobe is particularly well known for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as the two antelope that cannot be encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and Chobe bushbuck.
In addition to the vast floodplains that occur along the river, Chobe offers tracks of dry savannah. Dense teak woodland provides thick cover in the north-eastern parts of the reserve. Watching the elephant families drink and bathe in the river is an unforgettable sight, all the more impressive when herds of buffalo, rafts of hippo and gigantic Nile crocodiles are part of the scene. Lion and spotted hyena are frequently seen on the floodplains, where red lechwe, puku, zebra, sable and roan come out to graze.
{Chobe Under Canvas} www.andBeyond.com Well-used animal trails meander WHAT SETS US APART GUEST SAFETY “We saw so much wildlife in between five ensuite safari tents Chobe because all the animals at &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas, • The rustic charm of camping The campsites are not fenced come to the river and so are easier positioned at exclusive campsites combined with the comfort of off and we request guests be in the northern reaches of the full service, a flush toilet and extremely vigilant at all times. to spot. The staff and management park, within driving distance of the steaming hot bucket shower Guests are accompanied at all were outstanding and the tents Chobe River. Booked on a nightly • Access to the scenic Chobe times when walking around the amazing. That first night in basis, each canvas tent boasts a River lodge at night. Chobe it was a bit disconcerting comfortable double bed, as well as • Game drives include beautiful an ensuite bathroom with flush w.c views over the river, with very to hear the lions breathe and roar. and steaming hot bucket shower, high densities of elephant, ACCESS It felt like they were next to the with water delivered on request. The buffalo and hippo, as well as tent but they were actually quite guest areas comprise spacious tents enormous crocodiles, lions, • Scheduled flights to Kasane far away – what a truly great for dining, pre-dinner drinks or simply fish eagles, water monitors and Airport, followed by a game whiling away the time between game black-backed jackal experience. You have a special drive to the camp, with game viewing adventures with a good book • Known for thrilling, action- bunch of people and you are doing viewing en route. and frosted beer or glass of wine. packed interactions between • Airlink have a flight from a terrific job in making memories Delicious meals cooked over the species Johannesburg or Cape Town that will last us a lifetime!” coals are shared around a blazing • Only place in Botswana to see to Maun. fire. During your stay, enjoy twice- the puku and Chobe bushbuck • Air Botswana have a flight from daily game drives and one half-day • Famed for its high concentration Maureen & Chris - photographic boat safari that will Johannesburg to Maun. of elephants &Beyond guests allow you to capture the magnificent • As per national park vehicle fauna and flora of the Chobe River, restrictions, it is not possible aboard a custom-built Pangolin for guests to self-drive to the photographic boat. ACTIVITIES &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas camps. • Morning and afternoon AT A GLANCE game drives • Photographic boat cruise on ACCOLADES • 5 ensuite safari tents the Chobe River* • Ensuite bathrooms (with flush toilet and steaming hot bucket * Only available if guests are staying for two or more consecutive nights. shower) 2015 - &BEYOND CHOBE UNDER • Dining beneath open skies CANVAS LISTED AT #8 IN THE • Easy access from Victoria Falls; TOP 30 RESORTS IN AFRICA AT ideal opportunity to create a THE CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER (US) cross-border itinerary READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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NUMBER OF ROOMS 5 CREDIT CARDS Not accepted MAXIMUM GUESTS 10 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Yes CHILDREN 12 years and older WEATHER Botswana has hot, wet summers from October to April. Winters TRIPLES None (from May to September) are TWIN BEDS All convertible to double dry and cool and nights can be INDOOR SHOWERS Yes chilly. OUTDOOR SHOWERS No RAINFALL Rainfall occurs from October or November until March PRIVATE W.C. Yes TEMPERATURE Summer: Average of 18˚C to TELEPHONE No 32˚C/64˚F to 90˚F, although HAIRDRYER No temperatures can rise over 40˚C/104˚F LAUNDRY No; however, guest will be Winter: 8˚C to 21˚C / 46˚F to provided soap suds to do 70˚F; temperatures can drop to their laundry 0˚C / 34˚F at night and in the WHEELCHAIR ACCESS No early mornings CHECK IN / CHECK OUT 12h00 – 14h00 / 11h00 BEST TIME TO TRAVEL Year-round POWER 12v in vehicles; battery-powered MALARIA Camps are situated in malaria lamps in tents areas and precautions should be Please note that there is no taken; tents are fully netted and generator in the camps and we insect-proof are unable to provide electricity AIRSTRIP Kasane Airport 24 hours a day CAMP CLOSURE Seasonal (availability on request) PRIVATE 4X4 SAFARI VEHICLE Not available VEHICLE Semi-open 4x4 safari vehicles with fridge NOTE • Please note that park fees and government charges may apply. Speak to your travel consultant for more details.
• Drones are not permitted at &Beyond Reserves and Lodges.
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