Local schools
Muchenje supports Mabele Primary School and Kachikau Special Unit School, and supplied and maintains a school bus for Mabele pupils.
Muchenje Safari Lodge
Chobe, Botswana
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Full board (FB)
Safari activities, Chobe river cruise and 10 more
11 rooms
Chalet (s), Family/Honeymoon Suite
Children 8 and over
Family rooms available
By air
45 min from Kasane Airport (BBK)
Wi-Fi in public areas
From about A$830
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Muchenje Safari Lodge
Muchenje looks across the Chobe floodplain from an escarpment in the forest reserve, on the western side of Chobe National Park. Thatched cottages have private decks, while the main lodge brings together a lounge, bar, dining area and swimming pool with river views. Days combine game drives and river cruises, with night drives in the forest reserve and guided walks when the weather allows. The family suite has a mezzanine sleeping area for two children. Meals, drinks, park fees, laundry and Kasane Airport transfers are included, leaving the focus on the bush rather than daily arrangements.
“A good fit for travellers who want Chobe by both road and river, then time to watch the floodplain from a private deck. The western setting and varied activities suit birders and photographers.”
Best for
BirdersPhotographersFamilies
Conservation
Known for
What you can expect to see
ElephantBuffaloLionLeopardWild dogHyenaGiraffeZebraHippoBirdlifeThe migration
Western Chobe brings large elephant and buffalo herds, with zebra gathering on the floodplain from May to November and migrant birds adding variety in summer.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Special offer: Stay three nights and pay for two for travel from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Included
- Safari activities
- Chobe river cruise
- Night drives
- Guided walks
- Mokoro trips on stays of four nights or more
- Village trip
- All meals
- All drinks
- Park fees
- Kasane Airport transfers
- Laundry
- Government tax
- Walking safaris
- Mokoro excursions
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
Personal expenses are excluded. Families with children aged 8 to 12 must pay for a private safari vehicle.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
Road transfers other than Kasane Airport transfers cost extra. Victoria Falls day trips are offered at an additional charge during five- or six-day visits.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Viewing deck
- Bar
- Boma
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Chalet (s)10 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Private deck, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Electronic safe, En suite bathroom, Mosquito nets, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar/fridge
- Family/Honeymoon Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Open-plan mezzanine sleeping area · Two bathrooms, Private deck, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Electronic safe, Mosquito nets, Tea and coffee making facilities, Mini bar/fridge
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Walking safaris
Guided walks explore the Chobe Forest Reserve when the weather allows. Guests must be at least 12, and participation is at the discretion of the guide and management.
Mokoro trips
Mokoro trips are offered on stays of four nights or more, water levels permitting. Guests must be at least 12, and participation is at the discretion of the guide and management.
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kasane Airport (BBK)
- 45 min transfer
- Muchenje Safari Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 45 min from Kasane Airport (BBK)
- Transfers
- Complimentary road transfers from Kasane Airport take 45 minutes. Transfers from Victoria Falls and Livingstone take two hours and cost extra.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- Ages 8 and over. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Accepted currencies
- USD, EUR, ZAR, BWP
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
Families
Children
Children aged eight and over are welcome. Younger children are accepted on request in low season. Children aged 8 to 12 pay half the adult rate; those aged 13 and over pay the full adult rate.
Family safari vehicle
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028
Families with children aged 8 to 12 must pay for a private safari vehicle. From 1 April 2027, the family vehicle costs US$250 per 24 hours in low and mid season, and US$500 per 24 hours in high season.
Practical details
Single travellers
There is no single supplement from December 2026 to March 2027. The supplement is US$390 per night in November 2026, US$255 per night from April to June 2027, and US$320 per night from July to October 2027.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets are catered for. Give dietary requirements in advance; kosher catering is not available.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Jan
Green seasonSummer rain brings fresh growth, young plains game and migrant birds; wildlife spreads out beyond the river.
Feb
Green seasonLocalised afternoon thunderstorms sustain the green landscape, with migrant birds adding to the variety.
Mar
Green seasonThe rainy season supports new growth and birdlife, while game remains dispersed beyond the Chobe River.
Apr
GoodThe last rains ease, days are warm and nights comfortable as the bush begins to dry.
May
GoodDrying vegetation opens up the landscape, and zebra begin gathering on the floodplain.
Jun
GoodMornings and evenings become colder, and upstream floodwaters usually raise the Chobe River.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingCold nights and early mornings give way to warm days; drying waterholes draw game towards the river.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingRiverfront wildlife concentrations build during the dry season, with cold early mornings and comfortable days.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingTemperatures rise sharply, and elephants and other game gather on the floodplain before the rains.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingHot, dry conditions concentrate wildlife along the Chobe River ahead of the first rains.
Nov
Green seasonThe first rains trigger new growth and the movement of zebra away from the floodplain towards their wet-season range.
Dec
Green seasonSummer thunderstorms refresh the bush, young plains game appear and migrant birds return.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.