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The new chapter
Shaped by the river
A riverside lodge reimagined, shaped by the landscape, the craft and the people of the Chobe.
A new chapter is unfolding More to discover. More to experience
Our transformation continues, with a collection of new spaces and experiences set to bring even more character, comfort and choice to your stay.
A taste of what’s to come
Open now
Open today, right on the river
Our 31 original chalets are welcoming guests, alongside the new river deck for dining and drinks and the newly completed 15-metre pool.
Coming soon
New guestrooms and refurbished suites
New rooms are being built and existing suites refurbished in natural timber, stone-like surfaces and earthy finishes, with mosquito screening on doors and windows.
Coming soon
Three new restaurants on the way
Each will have its own story and palette, drawn from a different part of the Chobe landscape. More to share as they take shape.
Coming soon
The new main building and reception
A reception inspired by eroded riverbeds, with layered, sculptural forms and a carved centrepiece that reinterprets details from the original lodge.
Coming soon
A wraparound deck and private pool pods
A sundowner deck that wraps around the river view, with private pool pods and dedicated lounger areas beside the pool.
Coming soon
The Baobab Conference Centre, spa and activities
A refreshed Baobab Conference Centre and four breakout rooms for meetings with a river view, alongside a spa and nail salon, an Activities Centre and a curio shop.
Rooms & suites · Coming soon
The Signature collection
Three new ways to stay on the riverbank, finished in warm timber, stone-like textures and the soft, earthy colours of the Chobe. We can’t wait to show you inside. A first look is coming soon.
Signature Room
River facing
Warm timber tones, stone-like surfaces and soft, earthy finishes, with the river just beyond your door.
Perfect for · Couples and solo travellers
Signature Suite
River facing
More space to spread out and a deeper connection to the river, finished in natural materials drawn from the landscape.
Perfect for · Longer stays and families
Signature Luxury Suite
River facing
Our most generous suite, created with couples in mind, for slow mornings and long evenings above the water.
Perfect for · Honeymoons and special occasions
Want to be among the first to stay? Send us a booking request and we’ll keep you posted. Wondering when to come? See the best time to visit.
Dining · Coming soon
Three new restaurants on the way
Each will have its own story and palette, drawn from a different part of the Chobe landscape. More to share as they take shape.
Meetings & events · Being refreshed
Meet where the river flows
Bring your team to Kasane, where four countries meet. Our conference centre and four breakout rooms are being refreshed as part of the new chapter, with the Chobe River and the national park right on the doorstep.
01 · Conference centre
Baobab Conference Centre
100Guests
seated
seated
02
Kudu
Breakout room
03
Buffalo
Breakout room
04
Lechwe
Breakout room
05
Puku
Breakout room
Packages
Full & half day
Both include tea breaks, lunch and refreshments, and can be tailored to your group.
Equipment
Ready to present
Data projector and screens, a public address system, lectern, flipcharts, whiteboards and a photocopying service.
Beyond the boardroom
The river on your doorstep
Game drives, river cruises and sundowners on the deck for the moments between sessions.
The setting remains unchanged What’s changing is how you’ll experience it
Familiar faces
The same warm welcome a fresh new look
Chobe Marina Lodge has always been about its people, and that hasn’t changed. The team who know this river best are still here to welcome you, now in a lodge that has been thoughtfully refreshed, where warm timber, woven details and natural materials bring local craftsmanship into every corner.
KasaneBuilt by local contractors
BotswanaCrafted by Batswana hands
Still hereOur longstanding team
