Surrounded by nature, Kwalape Safari Lodge offers an unforgettable escape. Enjoy the outdoor pool, unwind at the poolside bar or on the terrace, and explore your surroundings with a safari tour. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services.
Plot 82RO along Kazungula Kasane road, Chobe, Kasane
What's nearby
Mowana Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
The Prison Tree - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Chobe Crocodile Farm - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Kasane (BBK) - 9 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Cresta Mowana Restaurant - 5 min drive
Pepe Nero - 4 min drive
Coffee Buzz - 5 min drive
Thebe Pizza - 18 min walk
Safari bar - 6 min drive
About this property
Kwalape Safari Lodge
Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, Kwalape Safari Lodge offers a shuttle (available on request). After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this Art Deco lodge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport pickup from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Safari
Wildlife drive nearby
Boat tours nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Accessible airport shuttle
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - buffet restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BWP 45 per person
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs BWP 22.50
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Kwalape Safari Lodge Kasane
Kwalape Safari Lodge
Kwalape Safari Kasane
Kwalape Safari
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Kwalape Safari Lodge Kasane
Kwalape Safari Lodge Lodge Kasane
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Kwalape Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kwalape Safari Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kwalape Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kwalape Safari Lodge?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is BWP 45 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kwalape Safari Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kwalape Safari Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours. Additional recreation onsite includes a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a picnic area. Kwalape Safari Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kwalape Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Kwalape Safari Lodge Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Location
7.6
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2026
Beautiful safari oasis. Friendly staff and relaxing environment.
dedrick
dedrick, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2025
I was in a safari tent for 3 nights. A great value! You have to ask for towels. They were not in the room. Staff were wonderful. Place was clean and the outdoor bathroom was charming.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2025
My tent was clean and the staff were very nice.
My “amenities” included toilet paper, 4 condoms, but no bath towel! Outdoor bathroom was lovely, but the overhang did not cover the toilet, so when it rained…….
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2024
The garden surrounds and leafy setting around the accommodation were lovely. The soft furnishings in the restaurant areas were tired and a bit grubby. Dinner and breakfast was uninspiring with ordinary presentation. We found a restaurant in town that served much better food. We stayed in a glamping tent, which was fine. Suggest that the tents need a mirror in the bathroom and a bedside table. Towel racks or hooks in the bathroom would have enabled towels to dry. Staff were attentive and friendly.
Vivienne
Vivienne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2024
A wonderful place to stay!
This is a wonderful place to stay! Great food, great rooms, great people! Could not have been happier.
J Scott
J Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2022
Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful forest amongst the lodges. Easy to set up rides to Victoria Falls and Chobe park. A must stay!
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2023
Easy to find from the border crossing.
Food average to good
Yvonne
Yvonne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2023
Want Tranquility, smartness and utmost hospitality, think Kwalape. It took two days to fix the drain from the shower in room 8, though.
Wilson
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2025
This was my second time using this place and the same disappoint came again- the horrible boat cruise experience.
The first time some years ago we were stuck in middle of a river, had to plead with a passing boat to jump in, I had an infant and my mother and wife. No apology whatsoever came.
This time around . Another of their terrible boat cruise offering jammed with us and struggled to move untill it was literally dark and the only one left,
What bothers me is that nobody apologised for all this trauma.
Leroy
Leroy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2022
Excellent souvenir
Super séjour, tentes très confortables, piscine très agréable, personnel au top
Marie
Marie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2022
Personnes très sympathiques,très bon accueil.propre . restaurant et bar agréable.
Laurence
Laurence, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 16, 2022
Alles bestens
Manfred
Manfred, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 27, 2021
Worst experience
Stay away guys! I got terrible bed bugs in two of their tents. The first time it happened to me in Africa. The management didn’t care and didn’t offer any compensation.
natan
natan, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Mar 7, 2020
The bathroom of our tend had no roof and is the rain season. Terrible experience. We checked-out 2 days before and change lodge but I’m steel waiting for the refound from Expedia. Terrible! Never again
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2020
Right on the main road in Kasane
Great swimming pool and nice restaurant. Lots of bird and gardens. The staff was friendly and helpful. They hooked me up with the tours. It was great except I did get lots of mosquito bites. Next time I’ll use more repellent.
You can Easily take a shared taxi for 5 pula.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2019
I have been to Chobe is game after game.
The stay was good, the service and cleanliness not to talk about the food. I enjoyed every minute looking forward to visiting Chobe again.
Rose
Rose, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 27, 2019
Die Anlage ist eigentlich sehr schön , auch der sehr groß und sauber. Zu den Bungalows kann ich nicht cat viel sagen, da diese ausgebucht waren und wir uns mit einem Zelt begnügen mussten . Wir hatten zumindest das „Glück“ eines mit eigenem „Bad“ zu bekommen, aber das kann man sich auch ersparen , da man ins „Bad“ nur sehr umständlich kommt, das heißt , an der Rückwand des Zeltes erst zwei Reißverschlüsse öffnen, die eigentlich auch hätten offen bleiben können, da sie kaputt waren und die Moskitos sowieso freien Zugang hatten. 2 Betten und ein Ventilator im Zelt , das war’s dann auch😕. Wir sind nicht sehr anspruchsvoll und hatten auf unserer Rundreise durch Namibia und Botswana mehrere Zeltunterkünfte, die alle top waren und absolut nicht mit diesem Zelt hier vergleichbar sind. Das Frühstück ist völlig überteuert und eine Alternative sich den Kaffee selbst zu kochen, gibt es nicht. Die Ausflüge , die angeboten werden, sind aber sehr empfehlenswert und waren wirklich alle sehr, sehr schön 👍 . GANZ besonderen Dank an Noah 😍 der uns zu den Victoria falls fuhr und so viel Geduld mit uns hatte...er hat uns einen unvergesslichen Tag beschert... ganz großes Lob an ihn .
Simone
Simone, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2019
Nice area
Very nice location, with big beautiful gardens with lots of lakes and birds. The bar and the pool area are very nice and we spent a great time swimming and chilling out.
Restaurant offers a big menu and everything we tried was tasty and reasonable priced.
We slept in a fornitured tent that was spacious but too hot, even with a fan on.
The shared toilets and showers were always a bit dirty and they were definitely too old.
We had a bit of trouble at the check-in. They put us in a tent that was already occupied. Also they told us that the accommodation was not paid yet but it was (by Hotels.com). Apart from that everything was nice and the staff was polite.
Lorena
Lorena, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 19, 2019
Tiene de todo un poco en servicios pero la atencióa al cliente es nula se limitan a lo que tienen establecido y es lo que hay, como ellos dicen.
Well run, professional staff, and one of the more affordable places to stay in the Kasane area. The food was excellent,
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2019
Quiet place for few days
Nice place few kilometers (5-6 km) to Nata. You need to take a taxi to go there. Shady, quiet. We stayed in a safari tent. The bedding is not very confortable and no plug inside.
adeline
adeline, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2019
We stayed in one of the safari tents and it was much more comfortable than we expected. The staff went above and beyond to help accommodate us. They found us a free tent at 6am when we arrived, helped us arrange bus tickets and were knowledgeable about any questions we had. The pool was cold but that’s what happens in winter. There were many places to relax around. It was a wonderful experience.
Nishi
Nishi, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2019
Alles gut nachtS das Restaurant hatte manchmal etwas Service Probleme
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2019
Luxury safari tent feeling for a good price
This was one of those (few) times when the reality exceeded my expectation. The accommodation I got from this establishment in the outskirts of Kasane was amazing. Real safari tent experience with a touch of luxury. For a nice price, compared to other more expensive lodgings in Botswana. All things I needed was inside the tent. Even a TV. The Wifi worked flawlessly and the bathroom even had a shower and a bathtub. The breakfast was good and I felt so full after every sitting. The staff was helpful and I appreciate the help from one of them who helped me get a taxi into Kasane town and checking up a village tour for me. One thing to improve was the mosquito net that has many holes.