Mowana Safari Lodge - Zambezi River Botswana

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Nestled on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River at the meeting of four countries is Mowana place of the baobab Mowana meaning baobab tree in Setswana is created around one of these trees which dominates the reception area The Mowana Safari Lodge was the bush White House during President Clinton s visit to Botswana in 1998

Step into Mowana and sense the splendours that await you beyond the lodge s elegant luxury The mighty Chobe River where the river god will reveal to you the secrets of his watery domain the Chobe Game Reserve that will delight you with a parade of fascinating creatures the most spectacular of which must surely be its forty five thousand elephant

Accommodation

Rustic elegance is the theme of Mowana s decor including delightful touches such as unique individually hand-painted bathroom basins and woven matting in each room

The thatched complex has only luxurious bedrooms with en-suite full bathrooms and has been furnished in an ethnic style and designed to blend with natural ambiance of the African surrounds Each room has a view of the Chobe River from its own private balcony and is equipped with air-conditioning overhead fan mini bar direct dial telephones hairdryers mosquito nets electric repellents room safe satellite TV and tea coffee making facilities

Dining

Set in a natural landscape the Serondella Restaurant offers a great variety of African cuisine inspired by the many flavours of Africa Watch hippo and elephant wallowing in the river s swollen waters from the vantage of the Savuti Bar which overlooks the Chobe river There is also the Boma Terrace for light meals through out the day

You can enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast on the Chobe River on board of the Mmadikwena River Cruiser

Alternative dining venues are available to groups at Mowana s own African village or on the banks of the river swimming pool set in a natural landscape

Activities Facilities

The estate with its diverse leisure activities and its outdoor swimming pool set against the ever-changing backdrop of the Chobe River provides a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy this fascinating world The 9-hole golf course offers a great setting for golf enthusiasts

A wide range of activities ranging from the two and a half hour game drive and cruises to 11 day safaris are available Guests are also able to walk along riverbank pathways in the Hotel Grounds on nature walks Northern Botswana contains some of the finest undisturbed natural areas on the African Continent The combination of the Okavango River and it s inland delta Kalahari Desert makgadikgadi Salt Pans Mopane Woodland and open Savannah ensure that a wide variety of different plants and animals are to be seen Exciting game viewing safaris in the surrounding Chobe reserve by riverboat 4 x 4 vehicles or on foot take visitors within touching distance of game great and small

One of the best ways to enjoy the riverfront is to take a river trip in the late afternoon when the hippos amble onto dry land and the riverfront fills with elephants heading down for a drink and a romp in the water

Other activities available include swimming-pool hiking mountain biking tiger fishing bird watching breakfast and sunset cruises trips to and helicopter viewing of- the Victoria Falls mokoro local canoe trails river rafting on the Zambezi photography and horse trails

AFRICAN VILLAGE

Experience a traditional African evening at the African Village where you will be whisked away to another world to savour the true delights of African cuisine at its best The local tribal dancers will perform for you under the African sky while a blazing fire dances before your eyes

Conference facilities are available with state of the art equipment such as VHS video recorder video monitor overhead projector 35mm slide projector 3m x 2m ceiling mounted screen and complete video projections system

Other facilities include a guest lounge for private entertaining designer jewellery and curio shop Safari Boutique car hire laundry service business centre baby sitting room service and a hairdressing salon in a tree house with a view of the river

Mowana Safari Lodge has attracted and hosted some of the world s most famous people among them the former President of the United States of America Mr Bill Clinton and the African Statesman the former President of the Republic of South Africa Mr Nelson Mandela

Mowana Safari lodge is a large hotel style lodge popular with big groups and conferences but may not suit those seeking a more traditional and intimate safari experience

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Distance from Airport:	7km

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