NGOMA SAFARI LODGE Ngoma Safari Lodge Chobe, Botswana Co-ordinates -17° 56' 58.03” S +24° 41' 35.57" E Elevation : 945m INTRODUCTION & LOCATION Ngoma Safari Lodge is a joint community and privately- funded project in association with the Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust (CECT). Africa Albida Tourism is extremely privileged to be part of this project in which they have partnered with CECT and Matt Smith, one of the shareholders of Muchenje Safari Lodge (also located in Chobe, Botswana and next to Ngoma Safari Lodge). Through its socially responsible programmes, the Lodge enriches the lives of those living within this community. From day one the CECT has benefitted directly from a land lease fee and bed levy, as well as employment. Ngoma Safari Lodge is situated in Northern Botswana within the Chobe Forest Reserve bordering the western edge of Chobe National Park and overlooking the Chobe River, 55 kilometres/34.1 miles from Kasane and 135 kilometres/83.7 miles from the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Ngoma Safari Lodge to Ngoma Gate Bridge (border post with Namibia) is a distance of 7 kilometres/4.34 miles whilst the distance to Chobe National Park Ngoma Gate entrance is 5 kilometres/3.1 miles. ACCESS Flights via Kasane Airport - Botswana, Victoria Falls Airport - Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport - Zambia. Road transfers are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from the Kazungula border with Zambia, 1 hour from Kazungula Border with Zimbabwe and 45 minutes from Kasane Airport and approximately 2 and a half hours from Livingstone or Victoria Falls airports. ACCOMMODATION All 8 river facing suites will have spacious internal and external living areas, a bath, an inside and outside shower, overhead fans, air conditioning, mini bar, tea/coffee facilities and an open lounge. Each of the suites will have a view of the river and offer the opportunity to see the famous Chobe elephants, migrating zebra or buffalo grazing on the floodplain below, depending on the season. Two of the eight suites have Indian day beds and can be used as triples. ACTIVITIES With our association with the CECT, cultural experiences and interaction with the community are paramount and these include visits to the local school, the clinic and the village. As Ngoma Safari Lodge is situated in the Chobe Forest Reserve, both walking and night drives are permitted. Activities will include: • Game Walks – on the concession – escorted by an armed Professional Guide • A full day Game Activity includes cruising on the Chobe River, driving within the Chobe National Park and a sumptuous picnic lunch and drinks • Game Drives - (there are over 75 species of mammals). Day drives are into Chobe National Park and night drives are on the concession. • Birding (there are over 450 species to be spotted) FACTS & FACILITIES • Panoramic views overlooking the Chobe River and Caprivi Floodplain. • 5 star bush property with 8 individual spacious suites, incorporating rustic and ethnic accents with natural materials and finishes throughout, constructed of local brick under thatch. • The central guest area is built adjacent to a magnificent Baobab and will overlook the Chobe River incorporating :- o reception, guest sitting room, dining room and bar area o Internet and communication facilities – subject to local service providers o A swimming pool, sundeck and adjacent viewing platform • 220 volt mains plus back up generators • Retail facility/curio shop ENQUIRIES Tel : + 263 13 43211-20 or +263 13 44074 Websites: www.africaalbidatourism.com Skype : aat.central.reservations www.ngomasafarilodge.com Email: [email protected] or Issue Date : May 2012 [email protected] .