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Ngoma Safari Lodge

Overlooking the Chobe River, Chobe National Park 7800, Botswana
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Edmonton
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I stayed here with my son and daughter for three nights at the end of March. The facility, food and location were fabulous and the nicest of 4 "safari" lodges we stayed at; it was nice to have a few days of wifi, air conditioning, and a la carte service. Incredible views from the restaurant and from the villas. The... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Ngoma was the second of four stops on our African honeymoon. I arrived to the Lodge in fairly rough shape, having discovered my body was NOT a fan of the malaria pills I'd been taking. Sick or not, when we initially stepped from the dusty road into the main lodge and dining room, the view of the shockingly beautiful landscape... More

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Isle of Man, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Have just returned (9th May) from Botswana and our final two nights were spent at this utterly delightful lodge. Ngoma (means drum) gave us a superb welcome and we were looked after with genuine warmth and high efficiency by Mina and her staff. Nothing was to much trouble and I would give every aspect of the lodge 5 stars. The... More

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

We are inspired and delighted, thank you to you in The Isle of Man for this fabulous review. You gave every aspect 5 stars to really reflect that great satisfaction and our team is very proud. You will have experienced our brand new "refresh and relax" pools at each of the eight stand-alone suites and we would urge those perusing... More

Javea, Spain
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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We have a short list of hotels/lodges in the world that we would love to come back to again and this is now on that list. We were there 3 nights in early April 2013 and couldn't fault the 5* plus treatment from acting manager Cathy and all the staff. The location, views, accommodation, food, service etc were amazing. The... More

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

We are very proud and honored that you should rank Ngoma Safari Lodge on your short list of lodges/hotels you would love to re-visit. Thank you John and our warmest African greetings to you in Spain. May we give you a little advice for a return visit? Every month has many glorious advantages and benefits in the remoteness of the... More

Zurich, Switzerland
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

We absolutely loved this lodge - the view as you enter the thatched building is just fantastic as it is set high up on a hill with a really wide view of the Chobe River. We visited in May and the landscape looked absolutely beautiful following the rainy season. I certainly didn't expect to see such a sparkling blue river... More

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

We absolutely loved reading your review of Ngoma Safari Lodge and have shared it with all the staff, who were clapping their hands with delight. You paint a vivid and passionate picture that we know Trip Advisor researchers will find beneficial and entertaining - we think you must be a professional writer? Are we wrong? Few ever comment about the... More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Our family stayed at this Lodge/Resort for 2 nights in April this year. Cathy greeted us and made us feel very welcome. Rooms were exceptional with bar fridge and air conditioning and large windows overlooking the Chobe River. Each room had its own private plunge pool and outdoor shower all overlooking the valley below where you could see the wildlife... More

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Wow, what a great review...thank you in Australia! How lucky you were to see five lions at our waterhole at dusk, a great experience. But would you believe that on two occasions just this week a pride of lions has come to drink out of one of the plunge pools outside a suite at 02:00. We all have to be... More

Berlin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Unforgettable! Stunning view, unique rooms and excellent food. Very personalized service. Game drives well organized with very friendly and experienced staff. Highly recommendable. Easy access from Kasane Airport.

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Guten Tag to you in the great city of Berlin Our entire team at Ngoma is thrilled with your full-house of five stars review. The words you use are short, crisp but dramatic and true - stunning...unique! It is also very important that you have mentioned how easy is the access - either by flying in to Kasane Airport followed... More

Heidelberg, Germany
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106 reviews 106 reviews
46 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

From the moment we arrived to the time of our departure, we enjoyed every minute of our stay and were sad to leave. The staff is extremely welcoming and offers five star service in every department. The main lodge building is beautifully situated, open, airy with comfortable seating in the both the dining and relaxing lounge areas. The views are... More

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

Greetings to you in beautiful Heidelberg, Germany Thanks for naming us as a "marvellous" lodge! May we return the compliment and say that yours is one of the most marvellous Trip Advisor reviews we have been so proud to receive. We're delighted you enjoyed your luxury in the wilds of Chobe, Botswana, As you say it was the off-season at... More

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Our 2 night's did not warrant the expense. Meals were very disappointing , limited choice and NO choice for dessert (not even ice cream was available). Picnic was basic. However location is outstanding, room is exceptionally well appointed although we had little time to enjoy it as we arrived late on the first day and left early on the third.

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
March 21, 2013

Hello to you in Niagara We thank you for taking the time to post a review of your Ngoma experience and for awarding our location and rooms a full-house of five stars. Your other issues, however, really do perturb us and are unusual as you may see from all the previous outstanding reviews. We have been analysing your points very... More

Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Ngoma is unlike some of the other safari experiences we have been on - it is truly a departure from reality and a spa like retreat, that just so happens to have wild animals nearby. We loved staying at this lodge and enjoyed the rustic-elegance of it. I couldnt believe that after turning off a dirt road, this lodge emerged... More

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AfricaAlbidaTourism, Manager at Ngoma Safari Lodge, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Our greetings to you in Chicago Many thanks for your glowing 5-star review of Ngoma - we're very proud that out of 31 Trip Advisor reviews so far 30 have been 4 and 5 star, indicating that our array of international guests have loved the safari experience with us. Yes, Synack and the whole team really do exude a great... More

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Additional Information about Ngoma Safari Lodge

Address: Overlooking the Chobe River, Chobe National Park 7800, Botswana
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Region: Botswana > North-West District > Chobe National Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 18 Specialty lodging in Chobe National Park
Price Range: $$$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ngoma Safari Lodge is a 5 star bush property located in Northern Botswana within the Chobe Forest Reserve. Accommodation available include 8 luxury suites that overlook the legendary Chobe river and Caprivi floodplain. Designed with an emphasis on space, peace and luxury, from here you get to see and experience the wildlife of Chobe and relax in your own secluded sanctuary, or dine al fresco on our elevated deck with panoramic views. ... more   less 

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