Mowana Safari Lodge Hotel is nestled on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, at the meeting of four countries, is Mowana, "place of the baobab".  When the majestic lion greets the African dawn with a thundering, rumbling roar, guests at Mowana Safari Lodge gently awake in suites and hotel rooms of uncompromising luxury. For at Mowana safari lodge, guests are accommodated in a cocoon of comfort and style, surrounded by the rich textures of Africa. The ancient trunk of a towering baobab tree, old as time itself, dominates the spectacular reception area of this magnificent thatched lodge, located at the junction of the world's most spectacular natural wilderness.

Rustic elegance is the theme of Mowana's decor, including delightful touches such as unique, individually hand-painted bathroom basins and woven matting in each room.  Watch hippo and elephant wallowing in the river's swollen waters from the vantage of the Savuti Bar or while enjoying the delectable cuisine at Serondella Restaurant. Exciting game viewing safari in Chobe Game Reserve, by riverboat, 4 x 4 tour vehicles or on walking safaris take visitors within touching distance of game great and small.  As the sun sets, draw near to the open-air fire in a traditional reed- enclosed outdoor boma. The sparks of flames scatter upwards to mingle with millions of jewel-like stars in a sky of black velvet as the hyena's haunting cry welcomes the night. This is Africa. This is Mowana Safari Lodge.

The Mowana Safari Lodge is situated on its own estate on the banks of the Chobe River, 8 km from the world famous Chobe National Park. Mowana Safari Lodge is 8 kms by car (tarred road) from the international standard airport at Kasane serviced on a regular basis by flights from Johannesburg, Gaborone and Maun. There are also daily flights from Johannesburg and Harare to the Victoria Falls (85 kms away) where the Lodge's transfer service picks up guests. At the convergence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, 10 kms downstream from Mowana, the four countries of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe share a common meeting point. The main facilities at Mowana safari Lodge are an outdoor swimming-pool, set in a natural landscape, the Serondella Restaurant and Savuti Bar overlooking the ever-changing Chobe River, the Boma Terrace and pool bar, a guest lounge for private enter-taining, designer jewellery and curio shop, and a hairdressing salon in a tree house with a view of the river. Alternative dining venues are available to groups at Mowana's own African village or on the banks of the river.

Conference facilities are available in the Batteleur Rooms 1 & 2 and the Ntsu Boardroom for groups of up to 80 people (100 for cocktail parties). With state-of-the-art equipment such as: VHS video recorder, video monitor, overhead projector, 35mm slide projector, 3mx2m ceiling mounted screen, a complete video projection system, etc. Additional technical requirements can be met by prior arrangement.
A wide range of activities ranging from the two and a half hour game drive and cruises to Botswana safaris are available. Guests are also able to walk along riverbank pathways in the Hotel Grounds on nature walks. Northern Botswana contains some of the finest undisturbed natural areas on the African Continent. The combination of the Okavango River and its inland delta, Kalahari Desert, makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Mopane Woodland and open Savannah ensure that a wide variety of different plants and animals are to be seen.

Mowana Safari Lodge Hotel Accommodation
107 luxury, air conditioned, en-suite bedrooms and four suites. All hotel rooms at Mowana Safari Lodge face the mighty Chobe River from which to appreciate the glorius sunsets across immense tracts of bushveld with game grazing in the distance. All rooms have been furnished in an ethnic style and designed to blend in with the surrounding natural ambience of Africa, with each room boasting its own balcony and spectacular river view. They are equipped with both air-conditioning and overhead fans and each one has a minibar, as well as direct dial telephones. The whole complex is under thatch.
Mowana Safari Lodge Hotel Restaurant
The Serondella Restaurant offers world class cuisine, inspired by the many flavors of Africa.
The comprehensively stocked Savuti Bar, overlooking the Chobe River.
Boma Terrace is an alternative dining outdoor facilaty offering a variety of meal plans, also offering an ambience which is particularly suitable for the theme dinners. Adjacent to the Boma is the Pool Bar which is also open for lunches daily.

Alternative Dining Venues:
The Kgotla African Village. The Kgotla (Setswana for Meeting place) built in the bush 100 meters away from the lodge as an African Village enclosed by three thatched rondavels made of river reeds. .
The River Site. Situated approximately 800 meters from the Lodge is a beautiful area on the riverbanks where fish or traditional braais are hosted. Picnic benches are used at this venue. This is a unique venue for an evening meal under the stars.
The Bateleur. The Bateleur Conference Room is an elegant and sophisticated setting, ideal for Gala Dinners and cocktails and Gala Banquets. Menus available on request.

Mowana Safari Lodge Information
safari activities at Mowana safari Lodge include swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horse trails, tiger fishing, bird watching, game viewing on a river cruiser or in open-air safari vehicles with expert game tour guides and trackers, night game drives safaris, breakfast and sunset cruises, holidays  to and helicopter viewing of the Victoria Falls, mokoro (local canoe) trails, river rafting on the Zambezi, 4 countries-in-a-day tour Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.) They will be happy to customize a trip to meet your particular needs. Half-day safaris, champagne brunch trips, etc. are available at your request. AFRICAN VILLAGE Experience a traditional African evening at the African Village where you will be whisked away to another world to savour the true delights of African cuisine at its best. The local tribal dancers will perform for you under the African sky while a blazing fire dances before your eyes. BICYCLE HIRE Explore the area on a bicycle, which you can hire for shorter or longer periods. A guide to make your trip more interesting can also be arranged. BREAKFAST CRUISE Enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast on the Chobe River on board the Mmadikwena River Cruiser. Minimum of 10 people. FISHING Relax while you and a partner fish from a small motorboat on the tranquil Chobe River where tiger fish are in abundance. HALF-DAY GAME VIEWING Do your game viewing by motorboat or safari vehicle. A packed breakfast or picnic brunch can be arranged. HELICOPTER TOURS If you prefer a bird's eye-view of the world, we can arrange helicopter and fixed-wing tours of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, Victoria Falls, and the Okovanga Delta.

HORSE TRAILS you don't have to be an experienced rider to go on a horse trail. 2 hour horse trails for novice or experienced riders. Maximum 4 people. MOKORO TRAIL Discover the peace and tranquility of a Mokoro trail with no crowds, no motors and no more than two guests per Mokoro. Our polars are local villagers who know the area like the back of their hands. Combine a Mokoro trail with a walk in Namibia, to the rock pools on the Chobe River or to a traditional village in Namibia. All trails include a refreshment break where you can stretch your legs. Our trails are conducted between 06h00 and 16h00. NATURE WALKS Meet at the top of the jetty staircase for beautiful walks along the banks of the river where you will find strategically located bird hides for your viewing pleasure. Please exercise caution on this walk and beware of hippos and crocodiles. It is recommended that you arrange for a guide to accompany you.
NIGHT GAME DRIVE Observe the nocturnal behavior of game on a night game drive in the Lesoma Valley between 19h00 and 21h00, weather permitting. RIVER RAFTING Ride the rapids of the mighty Zambezi on a half-day or multi-day river rafting trip. The thrill of the challenge is more than worth the effort. SUNSET CRUISE 3 hours on the Chobe River on either the Peolane or the Mmadikwena river cruisers. Sip cocktails while watching a family of elephants wading through the river or a hippo teaching her baby the ways of the river. VICTORIA FALLS Do a day trip to the Vic Falls, or extend it with a guided tour of the Falls, lunch and a visit to either the Crocodile Farm or a game drive in the Zambezi National Park, as well as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi.

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK covers an area of approximately 10 700 square kilometers. Established in 1961 with the first Game Warden, Mr. Pat Hepburn, appointed in April 1962. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephants in Africa, estimated at 45 000. Indigenous to the park is the puku and Chobe bushbuck. Other game such as lion, leopard, buffalo, cheetah, kudu, giraffe and an abundant bird life of approximately 450 species, add theatre to the magical kingdom. Serondela Camp, 10 kms west of the park gate, is Chobe's most accessible campsite. According to game drivers, Serondela was once an inhabited village, which was uprooted and shifted to Kasane when Chobe became a national park. By day, campers are under constant surveillance by cheeky baboons, who long ago learnt that all the best pickings come from tents and backpacks. One of the best ways to enjoy the riverfront is to take a river trip in the late afternoon, when the hippos amble onto dry land and the riverfront fills with elephants heading down for a drink and a romp in the water. A Chobe visit will probably entail a cruise or game drive, during which you will have an excellent chance of observing lions and cheetah, and by day, the water is full of hippos, which submerge at dawn and emerge at dusk. Buffalo are present in their thousands, and amid the scrub live numerous giraffes and zebra.