Here's The Top 5 Lodging Picks for Your Botswana Adventure

- By Karim Hassan
- October 19, 2024
- Travel
For a country with one of the world’s largest diamond productions, Botswana sure attracts a crowd.
It’s also home to the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas, and boasts the densest elephant population in Africa.
Botswana truly has it all, which is why in this blog post, I’ll share with you the best 5 lodging places in Botswana.
Come along, and let’s find your ideal home away from home in this stunning country.
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Khwai River Lodge
Ever thought about sleeping in a nice tent with wild animals nearby? You can do that at Khwai River Lodge in Botswana.
Khwai River Lodge is in a special place called the Okavango Delta. It’s next to a big nature park called Moremi Game Reserve.
The lodge is near trees and you can see the Khwai River from there.
Comfy Places to Sleep
- Nice Tents: There are 14 big, pretty tents. These aren’t like normal camping tents – they’re fancy.
- What’s in the Tents?: Each tent has its bathroom, a place to wash inside and outside, and machines to make the air cool or warm. You also get a small outdoor space where you can sit and watch animals by the river.
- Extra Nice Things: In your tent, you’ll find a small fridge with drinks. There’s also a place to relax, a warm pool to swim in, a room with books, and even TV and internet if you want it.
Fun Things to Do
- See Animals: Go for rides in the morning and evening in big, open cars to look for wild animals.
- Walk in Nature: You can walk around with people who know all about animals and plants.
- Boat Rides: Try riding in a special boat called a mokoro. It’s like a canoe, and it’s fun to see animals.
- Hide and Watch: There’s a special hiding place where you can see animals up close without them seeing you.
Yummy Food and Drinks
- There’s a nice place to eat tasty food.
- After a day of fun, you can sit at the bar and have a nice drink.
Khwai River Lodge is perfect if you want to see awesome African animals and stay in a super comfy place.
Chobe Marina Lodge
Would you want to stay by a beautiful river and see lots of animals? That’s what you get at Chobe Marina Lodge in Botswana.
Chobe Marina Lodge is in a town called Kasane, right next to the Chobe River. It’s a fancy place with 4 stars, which means it’s really nice.
Comfy Places to Sleep
- Nice Rooms: There are 30 rooms called Nare Standard Suites. They’re big and comfy with cool air, TVs, small fridges with drinks, and a place to sit.
- Even Nicer Rooms: If you want something fancier, try one of the 30 Tlou Luxury Suites. They have lots of special things to make you feel extra comfy.
- Special Rooms for Couples: For people who just got married or want a romantic trip, there are 6 special rooms called Puku Honeymoon Suites.
- Cool Extras: All rooms have free internet, cool air, and big TVs, and you can even get food brought to your room.
Fun Things to Do
- See Animals: Go for rides in the morning and evening to look for wild animals in Chobe National Park.
- Boat Trips: Take a nice ride on the Chobe River to see animals from the water.
- Learn About Local People: You can watch people dance and learn how people live in Botswana.
Nice Extra Things
- Swimming: There’s a pool outside where you can swim and play.
- Yummy Food: The place to eat has lots of tasty local food. You can eat as much as you want!
- Special Dinner: They do a fun BBQ dinner outside under the stars. You can eat yummy food, watch people dance, look at the stars, and even cook marshmallows over a fire!
- Easy Parking: If you have a car, you can park it for free.
- Airport Rides: They’ll pick you up from the airport for free.
Nata Lodge
If you’re thinking of a spot where you can rest and see beautiful nature, then Nata Lodge is for you.
It’s next to the big, flat salt areas called Makgadikgadi in Botswana.
For more than thirty years, people have said it’s one of the best places to stay in Botswana.
Places to Sleep
At Nata Lodge, you can pick how you want to sleep:
- Nice Wooden Rooms: There are 22 big rooms with their bathrooms. They have machines to make the air cool and nets to keep bugs away. You can even wash outside if you want.
- Fancy Tents: If you like sleeping outside but want to be comfy, try one of the 10 special tents. They have nice bathrooms and outdoor showers too.
- Camping Spots: If you like to bring your tent, you can set it up in their clean camping areas.
Fun Things to Do
- Look at Birds: Go to the Nata Bird Place. It’s known for pink birds called flamingos and a lake that sometimes goes away. Local people take care of this place.
- Watch the Sun Go Down: Every day, you can go on a three-hour ride in open cars to see the sun set. This helps the local people too.
- More Fun Stuff: There’s a place at Nata Lodge where you can sign up for lots of fun things to do.
Nice Extra Things
- Good Food: The place where you eat has tasty food and cold drinks.
- Place to Swim: After walking around all day, you can cool off in the water.
- See Animals: You might see pink birds, cute little animals called bushbabies, and other wild animals.
Goo-Moremi Resort
Ever thought about a place where you can see pretty nature, have fun, and feel comfy? Goo-Moremi Resort in Botswana is just that.
Goo-Moremi Resort (also called Goo-Moremi Gorge) is a special place that local people and Botswana’s tourism helpers take care of.
It’s far from the big city (342 km from Gaborone) and close to a small town (67 km from Palapye).
The resort is in a big nature area at the bottom of some pretty hills called Tswapong Hills.
What’s So Great About It?
- Pretty Nature: Some streams have made deep cuts in the hills. You’ll see pretty waterfalls falling into deep pools with lots of green plants around.
- Cool Animals: You might see wild animals and lots of birds. Some rare big birds called Cape vultures live here too!
- Fun Things to Do: You can go for walks, look at nice views, and explore the deep cuts in the hills.
Where Can You Sleep?
- Camping: If you like sleeping outside, you can bring a tent and sleep under the stars.
- Cozy Little Houses: There are small houses where you can cook your food and stay for a while.
- Fancy Tents: They have special tents that look like the ones people use on safari trips, but they’re comfy inside.
- Nice Pool: There’s a pretty pool where you can swim and look at the hills.
What Else Is There?
- Good Food: The resort has a place where you can eat tasty meals.
- Place to Relax: There’s a spot where you can get drinks and sit comfortably after a busy day.
- Easy Parking: Don’t worry about your car if you drive there. You can park it for free.
Goo-Moremi Resort is great for seeing pretty nature, having fun, and relaxing.
Chobe Game Lodge
Has it ever crossed your mind to wake up to birds singing and seeing a pretty river? If it has, visit Chobe Game Lodge.
This nice place is inside Chobe National Park in Botswana. It’s so fancy and has 5 stars.
Chobe Game Lodge is not far from the big Victoria Falls. It’s right next to the Chobe River, so you can see lots of nature.
Comfy Places to Sleep
- Nice Rooms: There are 40 big, comfy rooms. They have machines to keep the air cool and a small outdoor space where you can sit and look at the river.
- Extra Nice Rooms: If you want to feel special, try one of the 4 very fancy rooms. These have their small pools that look like they go on forever, right next to the river.
- Cool Extras: You don’t have to pay extra for drinks. There are many places to sit and relax. The best part? There’s a long path (250 meters) along the river where you can walk.
Fun Things to Do
- See Animals: Go for rides early in the day or when the sun is going down to see wild animals.
- Quiet Boat Rides: They have special boats that use the sun for power. These are very quiet, so you can get close to animals without making them run away.
- Walk in Nature: If you’re brave, you can walk in the park with people who know all about animals and plants.
- Meet People Who Live There: You can visit nearby small towns to see how people live.
Nice Extra Things
- Yummy Food: There are different places to eat with lots of tasty food.
- Swimming: There’s a pool where you can swim and look at the river.
- Big Meeting Rooms: If you need to have a work meeting, they have special rooms for that too.
Chobe Game Lodge is great if you want to see amazing animals and nature while staying somewhere really nice.
We’ve looked at some great places to stay in Botswana. We saw:
- Nata Lodge near the big, flat salt areas
- Goo-Moremi Resort in the Pretty Hills
- Fancy Chobe Game Lodge
- Khwai River Lodge next to the river
- Chobe Marina Lodge, also by the river
No matter which place you pick, you’ll have lots of fun. You’ll see amazing animals, meet nice people, and make happy memories you’ll never forget.