Serondela Lodge
An intimate riverfront safari lodge overlooking Botswana’s world-famous Chobe National Park
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Exceptional elephant viewing, Chobe River cruises, intimate accommodation and community-based conservation
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$$$$ Affordable
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Make the most of your arrival boat transfer from Kasane – it doubles as a wildlife-viewing cruise along the Chobe River! Bring your camera, keep an eye out for elephants along the riverbanks and plan to enjoy at least two nights so you can experience both a morning activity and a spectacular sundowner cruise.
Serondela Lodge – An Intimate Chobe River Safari Experience in Namibia
Situated on the Namibian banks of the Chobe River in the Zambezi Region, Serondela Lodge offers an exclusive safari experience overlooking Botswana’s renowned Chobe National Park. Located within the Kabulabula Conservancy, the lodge enjoys a remarkable position directly opposite the famous Serondela wildlife-viewing area, known for its large herds of elephants and other wildlife gathering along the river.
With just eight river-facing accommodation units, including seven chalets and one family chalet, Serondela Lodge offers an intimate and peaceful setting for guests seeking a personalised African safari. Each chalet is positioned to make the most of the surrounding landscape, with private viewing decks and panoramic views across the Chobe River.
Accommodation & Lodge Facilities
The lodge’s accommodation combines natural materials and comfortable amenities, with spacious en-suite bathrooms, private decks, fans, mosquito nets and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the communal lounge and dining areas, enjoy the swimming pool or take in the ever-changing river scenery from the lodge’s elevated viewing areas. With its small number of rooms and secluded location, Serondela Lodge is particularly suited to couples, families and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a quieter safari experience.
Safari Activities & Wildlife Experiences
The Chobe River is one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife-viewing destinations, and Serondela Lodge places guests right in the middle of this remarkable ecosystem. Activities include guided boat cruises along the Chobe River, afternoon sundowner cruises, guided nature walks, cultural village visits and game drives in Chobe National Park on the Botswana side of the river. Guests have opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, antelope, crocodiles and a wide variety of birdlife. The lodge’s location also makes it particularly appealing to photographers, with wildlife frequently visible along the opposite riverbank and from the lodge’s private viewing decks.
Community & Conservation
Serondela Lodge operates in partnership with the Kabulabula Conservancy as part of a community-based tourism and conservation initiative. The partnership supports local livelihoods while contributing to the protection of the region’s natural environment and wildlife.
A Unique Location on the Chobe River
One of the distinctive features of Serondela Lodge is its access. The lodge is approximately 17 km from Kasane, Botswana, and is generally reached by boat from Kasane’s immigration jetty. The scheduled boat transfer is itself a memorable wildlife-viewing experience along the Chobe River.
For travellers exploring Namibia’s Zambezi Region, Botswana and the wider Four Corners destination, Serondela Lodge offers a memorable combination of riverfront accommodation, wildlife encounters and authentic African safari experiences.
Important access information: The lodge is generally accessed by boat from Kasane, Botswana. The scheduled complimentary pickup is at 14:00 from the Kasane Immigration Jetty, with the return transfer departing the lodge in the morning. Road access can be affected by seasonal flooding, so guests should confirm transfer arrangements before travelling.
NTB Registration Number: LOD01047
Situated on the Namibian banks of the Chobe River in the Zambezi Region, Serondela Lodge offers an exclusive safari experience overlooking Botswana’s renowned Chobe National Park. Located within the Kabulabula Conservancy, the lodge enjoys a remarkable position directly opposite the famous Serondela wildlife-viewing area, known for its large herds of elephants and other wildlife gathering along the river.
With just eight river-facing accommodation units, including seven chalets and one family chalet, Serondela Lodge offers an intimate and peaceful setting for guests seeking a personalised African safari. Each chalet is positioned to make the most of the surrounding landscape, with private viewing decks and panoramic views across the Chobe River.
Accommodation & Lodge Facilities
The lodge’s accommodation combines natural materials and comfortable amenities, with spacious en-suite bathrooms, private decks, fans, mosquito nets and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can relax in the communal lounge and dining areas, enjoy the swimming pool or take in the ever-changing river scenery from the lodge’s elevated viewing areas. With its small number of rooms and secluded location, Serondela Lodge is particularly suited to couples, families and wildlife enthusiasts looking for a quieter safari experience.
Safari Activities & Wildlife Experiences
The Chobe River is one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife-viewing destinations, and Serondela Lodge places guests right in the middle of this remarkable ecosystem. Activities include guided boat cruises along the Chobe River, afternoon sundowner cruises, guided nature walks, cultural village visits and game drives in Chobe National Park on the Botswana side of the river. Guests have opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, antelope, crocodiles and a wide variety of birdlife. The lodge’s location also makes it particularly appealing to photographers, with wildlife frequently visible along the opposite riverbank and from the lodge’s private viewing decks.
Community & Conservation
Serondela Lodge operates in partnership with the Kabulabula Conservancy as part of a community-based tourism and conservation initiative. The partnership supports local livelihoods while contributing to the protection of the region’s natural environment and wildlife.
A Unique Location on the Chobe River
One of the distinctive features of Serondela Lodge is its access. The lodge is approximately 17 km from Kasane, Botswana, and is generally reached by boat from Kasane’s immigration jetty. The scheduled boat transfer is itself a memorable wildlife-viewing experience along the Chobe River.
For travellers exploring Namibia’s Zambezi Region, Botswana and the wider Four Corners destination, Serondela Lodge offers a memorable combination of riverfront accommodation, wildlife encounters and authentic African safari experiences.
Important access information: The lodge is generally accessed by boat from Kasane, Botswana. The scheduled complimentary pickup is at 14:00 from the Kasane Immigration Jetty, with the return transfer departing the lodge in the morning. Road access can be affected by seasonal flooding, so guests should confirm transfer arrangements before travelling.
NTB Registration Number: LOD01047
Frequently Asked Questions
Serondela Lodge is located on the Namibian banks of the Chobe River in the Zambezi Region, Namibia.
Serondela Lodge offers eight river-facing accommodation units, including seven chalets and one family chalet.
Yes, guests can view large herds of elephants and other wildlife along the Chobe River, opposite Botswana’s Chobe National Park.
Serondela Lodge is situated directly opposite the Serondela wildlife-viewing area within Botswana’s Chobe National Park.
Yes, Serondela Lodge includes one family chalet designed to accommodate families comfortably.
Serondela Lodge provides an intimate river safari experience focused on wildlife viewing along the Chobe River in Namibia.
Guests typically have access to guided safari tours; check the lodge’s website for current offerings.
Yes, Serondela Lodge is located within the Kabulabula Conservancy in Namibia's Zambezi Region.
Bookings can be made directly through Serondela Lodge’s official website or authorized booking platforms.
The dry season, typically from May to October, offers better wildlife viewing conditions along the Chobe River; check local sources for updates.
