Ngoma Safari Lodge

Located in the Chobe Forest Reserve in Western Botswana, the private Ngoma Safari Lodge is located on the edge of a plateau, offering endless views over the seasonal Chobe flood plain. It also bears witness to magnificent sunsets – the ultimate way to celebrate the end of another perfect African day.

The expansive Chobe River can be explored in the comfort of a river cruise boat. This full-day safari is a wonderful way in which to absorb and appreciate the scale and splendour of this all-important water system and the many magnificent life forms it supports.

Lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant are very often seen, while hippo, crocodile, giraffe, sable and roan antelope also call the Chobe Forest Reserve home. The flood plain also attracts large migratory herds of zebra the follow a 300-mile round trip between the Angola Basin and Chobe, making it the longest terrestrial migration route in Africa.

Made from local materials and designed to blend into the natural surroundings, Ngoma Safari Lodge is an intimate bolthole located in a private oasis. Perched on the edge of a plateau overlooking the Chobe flood plain, the Lodge’s central guest area is flanked by a collection of suites that offer guests privacy, luxury and panoramic views.

• Private location in a popular tourist region.
• Generously spaced-out suites screened by natural thickets of bush.
• Large bay windows in every suite provide 180-degree views of the floodplain.
• Full-day boat cruises on the Chobe River.
• Thrilling night safaris.

A perfect combination of natural splendour and comfort, each of the 8 luxury suites offers breathtaking views over the Chobe flood plain. Each suite has a private deck with an outdoor shower and a plunge pool in which to cool off and soak up the peace of holidaying in Africa. Premium quality mattresses, bedding, bathroom amenities and furnishings ensure luxurious comfort while low impact structural design and the use of solar energy ensures a low eco-footprint.

From bird watching to taking an untamed walking safari under the care of a highly trained guide, there is always something to see and do.

• Game Drives – The word “safari” conjures up images of open-air vehicles, vast open plains and herds of great animals. A game drive is an iconic way in which to take a safari and get in touch with the wilds.
• Night Safari – Night drives are markedly different from daytime game drives. As the heavy sun dips below the African horizon, the world takes on a different scent, sound and shape. Armed only with red filter night light – the game is on to spot predators hunting or eating, or the rare porcupine or aardvark.
• Walking Safari – Nothing heightens the senses like hiking through an area alive with threatening predators. Every sound is amplified, every movement is magnified and the sheer size of large animals is put into perspective when seen up close and on foot. A walking safari is a rich opportunity in which to experience the details of life in the bush – both big and small.
• Birding Safari – Bird lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to birdwatching in southern Africa. The region’s wealth of varied habitats – including watering holes, forests, flood plains, mud pans and wetlands – attract a vast range resident and migratory species.
• Cultural Exchange – The purpose of going on a safari was not limited to seeing animals. It was a journey of discovery; of new lands, new plants, new tribes, foods, languages and traditions. Machaba Safaris embraces this authentic experience by weaving in rich opportunities for cultural engagement with Africa’s local people.