Where we are
Chobe, Botswana.
On the western edge of Chobe National Park, close to the Namibia border. About three hours by road from Victoria Falls Airport, and home to the largest elephant population in the world.
The Setting
Plains to the horizon.
The shala faces plains that run uninterrupted to the horizon. Palm trees cast long shadows across them at sunrise and sunset. Bush in every direction after that.
Our nearest village is Kavimba, a few kilometres away. The camp sits on Basubiya tribal land, and most of our staff live within walking distance.
The Park
Leopards, lions, and cheetahs on the same plain.
Chobe is one of the few parks where all of Africa’s big cats share the same ground. Leopards in the riverine forest, lion prides following the elephant herds, cheetahs on the open plains, caracals at dusk.
Our retreats focus on the Chobe Riverfront, along the Namibia border. Game drives and boat cruises here also bring the densest elephant population in the world, hippo pods, and 450 bird species on the same river.
The Gateway
Arrive via Mosi-oa-Tunya.
Mosi-oa-Tunya means “the smoke that thunders” in the local Lozi language. The spray rises high enough to be seen from kilometres away. Europeans called the falls Victoria later. Both names are in use.
One of the seven natural wonders of the world, and the closest major site to the camp. Guided walks along the falls, a helicopter flight, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
Getting Here
Airport to camp, with us.
Most retreats open with a night or two at Victoria Falls before the transfer in. We meet every flight and run the whole arrival.
Fly to Victoria Falls or Kasane
Most arrivals come through Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. Kasane Airport in Botswana is a closer alternative. Direct flights to both from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Addis Ababa.
A night or two at Victoria Falls
We meet your group inside arrivals and take them to a partner lodge. One or two nights here is time to walk along the falls, take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and arrive slowly.
Transfer to Munga Plains
About 3 hours by road via Kasane. We handle the border crossing. A boat cruise on the Chobe often slots into the transfer day. Arrival at camp in time for dinner.
Practicals
Visas, seasons, health.
Visa
Most nationalities visa-free
US, EU, UK, and Commonwealth passports get a free 90-day visa on arrival. We confirm details for every passport in the group ahead of travel.
When we operate
March to December
We run retreats ten months of the year. The camp is closed in January and February for maintenance and the peak of the wet season.
Weather
Dry, then green
May through October is the dry window: cool nights, warm days, wildlife at the river. The shoulder months (March, April, November, December) bring short afternoon rains, dramatic skies, and migratory birds.
Currency
Botswana Pula
USD is widely accepted in Kasane and at the camp. Most costs are handled directly on the retreat invoice, so guests rarely need to carry much cash.