WELCOME TO ELEPHANT VALLEY LODGE
Located in the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District.
Elephant Valley Lodge is surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of the African bush. It lies in a unique position over-looking the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District, which is home to the largest population of African elephant in the world. The animals and birds move freely in the valley between the game-rich conservation areas of the neighbouring Chobe Game Reserve and the National Parks of Zimbabwe. From the comfort and tranquillity of the Lodge you can watch creatures great and small, dropping by for a thirst quenching drink at the Lodge’s waterhole.
At Elephant Valley Lodge guests will enjoy activities including daily 4 x 4 game viewing safaris and boat cruises along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. Day trips to the Victoria Falls either in Zambia or Zimbabwe can easily be arranged. The Lodge has 20 spacious accommodation tents with tea and coffee making facilities, fan, electric blankets in winter, hair dryers, charging points plus en-suite shower and toilet. Eight tents have views over the valley towards the water hole and twelve tents are nestled around the lush forest lawns and swimming pool.
Sturdy acacia trees form large canopies of shade over the main communal areas and forest tents. The new rim-flow pool is perfect for a refreshing dip and relaxation on the sun loungers. A traditional out-door ‘boma’ serves evening meals and a game viewing platform brings you closer to the valley’s wildlife. An attractive open lounge with bar and upper viewing deck is connected to the dining areas.
All these facilities have magnificent views over-looking the valley and water-hole. The waterhole attracts a wide variety of game, particularly elephant, but also giraffe, buffalo, antelope such as waterbuck and kudu, warthogs, honey badgers, jackal, mongoose, predators including leopard, lion, hyena, wild dogs and many more species.
Enjoy a cacophony of night sounds, including the eerie hyenas, jackals barking and sometimes lion roaring in the valley, as you drift off to sleep after an exhilarating day of game viewing at Elephant Valley Lodge.
Accommodation
12 Forest tents and 8 Valley tents
The lodge has 12 ‘forest tents’ in the shady canopy of trees surrounding the swimming pool. One of these ‘forest tents’ is a family tent, which includes a second bedroom with twin beds and a large bathroom with bath and shower. A further 8 ‘valley tents’ have views over-looking the valley and water hole.
All accommodation tents are spacious and comfortable with twin three-quarter beds which can be pushed together with a converter to make a double bed. They all have en-suite shower, toilet and basins plus tea and coffee making facilities, fan, (electric blankets in winter), hair dryer and charging points. They each have a veranda with seating so that you can relax outside your room and enjoy the views and amazing bird-life.
Rates at Elephant Valley Lodge
RACK RATES
| Type | LOW SEASON ( 1st November 2020 – 30th April 2021 ) | HIGH SEASON 1st May 2020 – 31st October 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Forest Tents | USD $425 per person per night sharing | USD $ 545 per person per night sharing |
| 8 Valley Tents | USD $ 445 per person per night sharing | USD $ 570 per person per night sharing |
LOCAL / SADC RATES
| Type | HIGH SEASON (1st May 2020 – 31st October 2020) | LOW SEASON ( 1st November 2020 – 30th April 2021 ) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Forest Tents | USD $347 per person per night sharing | USD $252 per person per night sharing |
| 8 Valley Tents | USD $368 per person per night sharing | USD $268 per person per night sharing |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Single supplement – 30% of the per person rate in high season only, no surcharge for low season. Children under the age of 12 years – 50% of the per person sharing rate when sharing with two adults.
Rate inclusions:
Accommodation, all meals, select local drinks, soft drinks and waters, bed levies, park entrance fees, transfers to and from Kasane Airport for guests arriving or departing with scheduled flights only and two daily safari activities (morning boat cruise and afternoon game drive).
Rate exclusions:
Premium drinks, champagne, items of a personal nature & transfer for private charters
A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to confirm any reservation. Full payment of the balance is due 14 days prior to guests
For all bookings
- 60 and 30 days prior to arrival – 50% of the total amount will be due.
- 29 and 15 days prior to arrival – 75% of the total amount will be due.
- 14 and 0 days prior to arrival – 90% of the total amount will be due.
CHILDREN; Children under the age of 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari.
The lodge reserves the right to restrict one night weekend or peak period bookings.
COMMON AREA
There is an attractive open lounge, bar and upper outside viewing deck. This connects to an under-cover dining area with an outside dining deck. Sun loungers, day bed and comfortable seating surround the rim-flow pool. Paths from here lead to a game viewing platform and a traditional out-door ‘Boma’ where evening meals are often served.
All these facilities have views over-looking the valley and water-hole which attracts a wide variety of game, particularly elephant. In the forest area surrounded by lawns and acacia trees, is a second swimming pool.
There is also a gift shop next to the reception, selling curios and some guest amenities
BUSH CUISINE
Breakfast is served at different times of the morning depending on the time of your morning activity.
Lunch is buffet style, and usually includes a variety of tempting salad dishes, choice of meats and home-made bread, and is often served on the outside dining deck.
The ‘boma’ is a favorite location for evening meals, with a welcoming campfire. Starters and desserts are plated and main courses may be plated or buffet-style on ‘braai’ nights.
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Activities offered at Elephant Valley Lodge
Safari, boat cursies and Vitoria Falls day trip
Open Vehicle Safaris
Game drives offer opportunities to see and photograph the stunning range and concentration of wild life that the Chobe National Park and is famous for. As you drive along the river bank looking for fresh tracks, our experienced guides are able to interpret the bush signs and track the animals that left them. Being the first observers at a special sighting is very exciting. Game viewing is a perfect way to spend your time in the peace and tranquillity of the early morning or the late afternoon.
Chobe Boat Cruises
Boat Safaris along the Chobe River are a wonderful way to experience close encounters with an abundance of riverine birds and animals. The game viewing while cruising the Chobe River is epic. You can enjoy watching elephants playing in the river or going for a swim. Hippos can be viewed wallowing in the shallow waters or munching grass on the lush islands. Giraffe and antelope make their way to the water edge and sightings of predators along the river bank are common.
Victoria Falls Trip
Elephant Valley Gallery
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