Kubu Lodge is situated on the banks of the Chobe River (2 km upstream of the confluence with the Zambezi River 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 13km away.
11 Wooden thatched chalets, elevated on stilt’s each with a balcony. Chalets 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.
At Kubu Lodge you can choose between a twin chalet, a double chalet or a family chalet.
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.Set down by the river with pool loungers under the trees. Towels are available from reception.
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.
Game Viewing: Guests may choose from 2 game drive activities per day: dawn 06h00 – 09h00am and afternoon 15h00 – 18h00. Boat Cruise: Guests may choose from 2 boat cruise activities per day: mid-morning 09h30 -12h30 and afternoon 15h00 – 18h00. Additionally the lodge offers a short boat cruise from Kubu Lodge to the confluence of the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers (operate subject to water levels).
Fully guided fishing trips can be arranged on the upper Chobe River and the Zambezi River (above the rapids). Day Trips to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe can be booked on request. A self-guided “Nature Walk” on the property of Kubu Lodge, a guide list is available from the front desk. Visits to a working Crocodile Farm and The World of Wildlife (Snake and Reptile Centre) are available on request. Health & Beauty Spa – in Kasane town, for that special treatment A 9 Hole Golf Course nearby.
