Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge

Hiding out in thickets of the Kasane Forest Reserve sits Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge, a burgeoning luxury safari lodge where the focus is on hospitality and the overall experience. The lesser-explored Kasane Forest Reserve is conveniently located a stone’s throw from the town of Kasane, and borders Zimbabwe and remote parts of Chobe.

The reserve is characterised by dense thickets of forests, and the predominant species in the area include elephant, buffalo, and giraffe. Birdlife in the area is exceptional, and visitors can expect to see a host of forest dwellers and waders. Botswana is home to over 600 species of birds, both endemic and summer migrants. A few of the more popular species to spot include yellow-bellied greenbul, Kurrichane thrush, Dickinson’s kestrel, and the African woollyneck. Plains game such as waterbuck, warthogs, sable, and kudu thrive in this forested habitat. In this forested reserve, teeming with wildlife, sits the charming Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge. The lodge itself overlooks a thriving waterhole, and its concession borders Zambezi National Park in the northern stretches of Botswana. The closest safari tourist town is Kasane, which has an airport that is open to both domestic and international flights, making Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge one of the most accessible safari lodges in the area.

The lodge’s claim to fame is its prolific elephant herds, many of which can be spotted congregating around the lodge’s waterhole; it’s not uncommon to spend evenings dining with elephants. The lodge is the perfect safari destination for large groups seeking a comfortable lodge that’s well-run.