Ngoma Safari Lodge

Ngoma Safari Lodge sits within Botswana’s Chobe Forest Reserve, adjacent to the western reaches of Chobe National Park. The lodge’s elevated position on a natural ridge looks across the Chobe River floodplain, a lifeline for elephants, buffalo and plains game during the dry months. From this vantage point, wildlife is often visible from the decks below. Access is usually via Kasane, with lodge transfers taking around an hour depending on road and weather conditions. Operating on the Forest Reserve side enables a wider range of activities—such as guided walks and night drives—while game drives into Chobe National Park deliver the region’s famed big-game concentrations.

The lodge has eight spacious, thatch-and-stone suites designed to frame uninterrupted river-and-floodplain views. Expect king or twin bedding with mosquito nets, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Each suite typically includes a private veranda with plunge pool—ideal for cooling off while watching wildlife gather on the open plains below. Thoughtful touches such as a stocked minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and generous storage make longer stays easy. Natural textures, warm wood tones and local craftsmanship lend a contemporary-Botswana feel, while sliding doors and large windows keep the ever-changing riverine scene central to the experience.

Ngoma’s main area comprises an airy lounge, bar and dining spaces leading onto generous viewing decks above the floodplain. Meals alternate between indoor dining and an outdoor boma on suitable evenings, pairing starry skies with the sounds of the river below. A central pool complements the private plunge pools at the suites, and Wi-Fi is available in main areas for staying connected between activities. The guiding team arranges the daily rhythm—morning and afternoon activities—balancing game drives in Chobe National Park with river cruises, guided walks and night drives on the Forest Reserve side to showcase different habitats and behaviors.