Muchenje Safari Lodge

Muchenje is an amazing place to stay. We have been on safari many times in many places, and this was the third time we had been to Botswana. This was the perfect ending for a perfect holiday. The flexibility we had in choosing activities out of the range on offer was outstanding. Tips was our excellent guide. We could have gone out on night drives every night if we had wanted. The whole staff were kind, attentive and friendly. This is a very well run lodge with excellent food! Thanks Chefs! The animals were plentiful even in the green season, the view over Namibia from the lodge is stunning, and to top it off, my husband's 70th birthday meal was a lovely surprise with probably the best birthday cake I have ever tasted! I'm often asked where to go for a first safari experience. Muchenje would be it. Flexibility, elephants galore (and in the river), land and river experiences, experienced guides, good food, kindness and bucket loads of the real african spirit that we have become addicted to. Thank you so much for the joy you gave us! Thanks Frank and team.

Muchenje is perfectly fine, with good food, friendly and knowledgeable guides, and fine views from the lodge and bedrooms. Our room (No 6) was on the small side, and quite dark, with very little space to put clothing/suitcases. We were there for our 40th wedding anniversary - sadly, the lodge manager - Frank - either forgot completely, or made no effort to mark it for us. He did provide a bottle of cava the following night (but with no card/note with a mention of the event), and the next day was covered in confusion with our departure time, with conflicting times (we were given three separate times), and didn't even manage to have the vehicle ready for us when we were due to leave! Unimpressive...... Chobe itself is stuffed with really great game viewing, though, and special thanks must go to Tips, our guide/driver, who knew everything about every animal - great guy.

Nice property and very friendly staff. They went above and beyond. The food was great too.

This place could not be any better! Our family absolutely loved the experience - the staff, the animals, and the lodge. Philly was our guide and he crushed it. He met with us to review what activities were available and helped us build our three day plan. We had morning game drives, a village tour, a boat safari, afternoon drives, and a night time drive. All were such wonderful experiences. And he can even make a perfect baby buffalo call... The staff at the lodge was excellent. They were all friendly and helpful - always willing to spend some time with you. Word got out that my son plays chess and he had a different opponent each night! The food was outstanding - varied, tasty, and fresh. Couldn't ask for more. Even when there was a brief utility issue everyone jumped to minimize the impact - so well handled! The lodge itself was perfect. We weren't looking for a Four Seasons experience - and we got the perfect lodge. Spacious, clean, comfortable! The rooms were spot on. I personally loved sitting in the main lodge having a beer and snacks while chatting with new friends. The quantity and variety of animals was staggering. Even in the beginning of the rainy season we saw it all. I cannot recommend Muchanje enough!

This was our last stop of our Xmas break before heading home. We were originally booked for just 2 nights but due to Cem Air cancelling our Kasane -Jo’burg flight we needed an extra night stay that the lodge kindly accommodated all 4 of us which was hugely appreciated as there is only 12 lodges. The lodge rooms are well appointed with toiletries/tea/coffee making facilities as well as a well stocked mini bar all inc in the nightly rate. Lodge views overlook the park & Chobe river & are spectacular. All meals were excellent, some dishes served directly to you & others buffet style. There are 3 game drives each day (5.30am; 4pm & a night drive around the lodge after dinner) - the guides are friendly & very knowledgeable. Great efforts were made to see our chosen animals:- 🐘 🐆 This was our 1st trip to Botswana & it won’t be our last. Thanks to all at the lodge for making our stay so memorable!

My daughter Molly and I spent time at Muchenje during our 12 day trip in October and wish we had had more time at Muchenje than other places in Africa. The camp is gorgeous, food is delicious, staff felt like family and animal viewing exceptional! Don’t miss this one!