Four Countries and 2 Rivers - Ferry Ride across the Zambezi River. We arrive in Zambia

Four countries meet at the confluence of the Zambezi and the Chobe River - Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.  We took a small boat taxi across the Zambezi with our suitcases.  The ferry was unbelievably backed up - there are very few places to cross the Zambezi in this region.  Literally hundreds of trucks were waiting to cross.  The ferry was really small - so the wait would be very long.


Kazungula Ferry entrance - at the point where 4 countries come together

The boat driver literally threw our luggage into the boat and away we went across the Zambezi River



The confluence of the Chobe and the Zambezi Rivers - where 4 countries come together

 

 

The ferry - yes this little boat was it.  18 wheeler trucks were loaded on and ferried across.

 

Chobe Sunrise Game Drive 1 - More Leopards

Kudu

Male kudu with the amazing horns

 

two male impala fight it out

Sunrise in Chobe Park

The Leopard cub climbed up the tree while we were watching and hopped on an overhanging branch

Leopard taking a leap to the overhanging branch

The leopard just takes a break on the branch

The Leopard's impala kill is still in the tree

Chobe Sunset Game Drive 5 - Sunset on Chobe River

Elaine did not miss a single game drive - and enjoyed every second.  Amazing to watch animals along the river as compared to the Serengeti and the Masai Mara on the savannah

ox pecker bird on this female kudu

Herd of Kudu

Sunset in Namibia over the Chobe River

Chobe Sunset Game Drive 4 - Leopards

Lioness in the bush

Boat on Chobe River

Leopard near Chobe River



Mother Leopard with cub and Kori Bustard

Leopards crossing the plains near Chobe River

Another view of the Leopard

Chobe Sunset Game Drive 3 - Eagles and Kudus

A pair of Tawny Eagles share a nest on the top of a tree

A hammerkop nest - looks like the bird found a flag? 

Female Kudu

Large male kudu - the coolest horns of the antelope family

A lioness resting at the edge of the bush

Herd of elephants on the move just before sunset

Chobe Sunset Game Drive 2 - Sable Antelopes and the Elephant watering hole

Another new animal - beautiful Sable Antelopes

The park service has provided various watering holes for the wildlife in the park.  This large herd of elephants is making the most of this spot



Sable Antelope



Notice the mothers tusks have been cut short.  This is to discourage poaching

Chobe - Sunset Game Drive 1- Giraffes and Baby Elephants

Why did the Giraffe cross the road?

Giraffe

2 jackals

This elephant has lost his tusk

Fun to watch the baby elephants

He's talking to Mom

 

4X4 Game drives

Because Chobe Game Lodge is the only lodge inside the Chobe National Park, our early morning game drives set off at the same time as the park gate opens.

This gives you the best chance of tracking predators in the early hours of the morning or being the first to find that kill.
In Chobe National Park it is not uncommon on a game drive to sight leopards, wild dogs and the very special puku, sable and roan antelope, or to be surrounded by herds of elephant and buffalo.
Our 4x4 Landcruisers game drive vehicles are large, tough and well maintained, redesigned to make your trip comfortable and your view astonishing. The canvas roof can be opened and closed for photographing from a higher viewpoint.

Chobe Game Lodge - The Tour continues 4

Darrell has found a wonderful spot upstairs to smoke a cigar and read his Kindle

 

Linyati & Tshwene bar The newly decorated Linyati bar is designed in the style of a Bedouin tent. Glowing lanterns and colourful scatter cushions give the Linyati bar a warm, inviting atmosphere – perfect for a pre-dinner drink and snack.

The Tshwene bar is located at the top of the lodge with views over the Chobe River from the well-shaded terrace. The only television in the lodge is situated in the Tshwene Bar for the sporting fanatics and there is a full-sized billiard table.

Breakfast and lunch buffet room

The dining terrace at the Lodge

And another "Sound" of Warthogs graze on the hotel grounds

The Chobe Game Lodge - Zanzibar decor 3

 

Chobe Game Lodge is one of Africa’s historic lodges – we have been around a long time and, over the decades, have finessed into what you find today - a place where guests feel at ease and at-one with their incredible surroundings. Add to this our five-star amenities and a traditional Chobe Game Lodge welcome and you have the perfect safari.

Rooms overlook the river, decks overlook the Chobe National Park and candles light up the many terraces and bar areas where you can find your own space.

Beautifully decorated terrace in the main lodge - I loved the colors and patterns of the fabric.  An eclectic mix of antiques and new furnishings
 

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton have stayed at the Chobe Game Lodge