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Tranquil oasis in the African bush
Lesoma Valley | Chobe | Botswana

Welcome to Elephant Valley Lodge

Nestled in the serene wilderness of the African bush, Elephant Valley Lodge boasts a prime location overlooking the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District. This area is renowned for being home to the largest concentration of African elephants on the planet. Unlike the main congested areas of Chobe, Our tented camp on the outskirts of Kasane offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by the sounds of the night.

The animals and birds move freely in the valley between the game-rich conservation areas of the neighbouring Chobe National Park and the National Parks of Zimbabwe. From the comfort and tranquillity of the Lodge you can watch creatures great and small, dropping by for a thirst quenching drink at the Lodge’s waterhole.

At Elephant Valley Lodge guests will enjoy activities including daily 4 x 4 game viewing safaris and boat cruises along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park.  Day trips to the Victoria Falls either in Zambia or Zimbabwe can easily be arranged.

The Lodge has 20 spacious accommodation tents with tea and coffee making facilities, fan, hair dryers, charging points plus en-suite shower and toilet. Eight tents have views over the valley towards the water hole and twelve tents are nestled around the lush forest lawns and swimming pool. If you’re planning on visiting us in the winter months, it’s important to keep in mind that the tents can get quite chilly. To ensure your comfort during your stay, we recommend bringing warm clothes to keep you snug and cozy. Additionally, we supply electric blankets to help keep you warm throughout the night.

Accommodation

Nestled within the lush canopy of trees surrounding the sparkling swimming pool are twelve enchanting “forest tents,” providing a tranquil retreat amidst the wildlife-rich landscape. One of these remarkable tents is a family tent, offering an additional bedroom furnished with cozy twin beds and a luxurious bathroom complete with a rejuvenating bath and shower. For those seeking spectacular vistas, the eight breathtaking “valley tents” offer stunning panoramic views overlooking the valley and a delightful water hole.

Activities on offer

At our lodge, we want you to experience the thrill of Africa in all its glory. With a variety of activities on offer, you’ll never run out of ways to create unforgettable memories.

Our open vehicle safaris allow you to explore the wilderness and get up close and personal with some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. For a more serene experience, our boat cruises along the Chobe River provide the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the region, while also getting a chance to see a plethora of bird and animal species.

Excellent
Based on 344 reviews
ro o
ro o
2023-11-07
Fabulous view from the room Fabulous room overlooking the watering hole. Saw so many animals including giraffes, elephants, hogs and so much more. We were so lucky to have that room. The 2 on-site mongoose chilli & mango are adorable. The massive spider in my room wasn’t though and we had a few of them. Food disappointing and sometimes hard to get a drink during the day. The safari day trip was disappointing.
Nebemebe
Nebemebe
2023-09-16
Buona sistemazione Ottima posizione per il parco Chobe, questo lodge è immerso nella natura nella quale si inserisce perfettamente. Davanti all'area comune si trova una pozza di acqua che richiama vari animali ( antilopi, facoceri, elefanti,babbuini) ben visibili anche dalle tende ( la mostra era la numero 15). Tende spartane ma dotate del necessario, wc non separato che per qualcuno potrebbe non essere piacevole, doccia, veranda con due sdraio da cui osservare la natura. Cibo discreto, cena "a lume di lampada" con vista sulla pozza. Personale disponibile, gentile e sorridente. Abbiamo fatto una crociera sul fiume Chobe, e alcuni game drive con guida preparata e disponibile a soddisfare le nostre curiosità. Consigliato!!
Clairesutts
Clairesutts
2023-08-13
Amazing animal experience The first thing we saw was the water hole, where a family of elephants had gathered in the sun. This is a lovely camp, everyone so friendly, and very comfortable. Food was delicious! We had 2 safari drives each day, and saw a leopard, and lions, as well as so many elephants, giraffes and zebras. Our guide Lebo was great. It was very cold at night, and the electric blankets being turned on ready for your bedtime was such a treat!
Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
2023-07-05
Wonderful stay at Elephant Valley Lodge! A lovely stay at this very charming camp where all manner of animals gather at a watering hole facing the common area of the camp. From our tents we had spectacular views of sunrise and sunset. Our guide did his utmost to ensure we saw as much wildlife as possible, and the staff looked after us very well. Thank you to Florence and co !
Tania G
Tania G
2023-06-06
Amazing experience seeing the animals at the watering hole while relaxing on the patios. Amazing to view the animals coming to the watering hole each night. It was an incredible experience. You are about 30-45 minutes to and from the national forest and the tours and the ride is bumpy! The boat tours are a nice alternative safari experience.
Kvukwt
Kvukwt
2023-05-14
Comfortable bush location and excellent value for money Stayed in luxury tent. Plenty of wildlife, including view of the local watering hole, whisk was floodlit at night. Florian and his team did everything they could to make our stay special, including arranging special, individualised safari trips at short notice.
Jennifer
Jennifer
2023-05-11
EVL is incredible!!! EVL was absolutely amazing. We visited with our two adult children (20 & 23). Our guide, Sox, was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating and very personable. He and all of the staff here were extremely attentive to our needs and ensured that we had an incredible experience. The staff at the lodge were super friendly. The food and drink were fantastic and plentiful. The accommodations were exactly what we expected and then some - cute “tents” overlooking a waterhole that gave us incredible animal viewings. We felt like we were having a private African safari most of the time! The evening river cruise was a unique highlight. We highly recommend this lodge!!
Mitch-e-Go
Mitch-e-Go
2023-04-12
La vera esperienza del safari Purtroppo abbiamo soggiornato solo 2 notti in questo favoloso lodge. Le tende sono un po' datate, ma questo rende l'esperienza ancora più emozionante e unica. La zona comune con vista sulla pozza permette di pranzare/cenare ammirando gli animali. Staff molto disponibile e preparato, soprattutto le guide che accompagnano nei safari (organizzati tutti i giorni). Menzione speciale per Simon, che ci ha portati alla scoperta del parco nazionale del Chobe sia via terra sia via fiume. Molto gentile anche il titolare Florian, che ci ha accolti come ospiti a casa sua.
ro o
ro o
2023-03-20
Amazing room, amazing views Loved this place. We were lucky to get the best room overlooking the watering hole. As a result we saw EVERYTHING from monkeys to giraffes, elephants, wart hogs and so much more. It was amazing. I also made friends with the house Mongoose Chilli and Mango. Adorable little thngs but naughty when they followed me and hid in my room. The room was nice - basic as expected and the massive spiders I did not like!! The food wasn't good - just OK and the staff tried to encourage us to go on trips so they didn't have to serve us. It was difficult trying to get hold of anyone if you wanted a drink. The manager was really nice and accommodating. The pool is tiny but you can sit around it and the elephants come right by to play in a semi dry watering spot. Loved this place - definitely recommend.
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Discover58192641431
2023-03-11
Easy accessible, but in the wilderness This is a fantastic situated camp, where you can come very close to animals, even when you enjoy your meals or your sundowner. We woke up and fell asleep to the sounds of numerous birds. Comfortable tents, friendly and helpful staff. One night we heard the roar of lions in 'discussion' with many hyenas, close to our tent, and the next day we were shown the buffalo cadavre they had byen fighting over. Every evening before sunset, several elephants visited the waterhole close to the fireplace, and we could observe them. Fascinating! We hope to be back one day! Reidar og Anne-Beth
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