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Drotskys Cabins - Okavango

Drotskys is a small fishing lodge on the panhandle of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, close to the Namibian border at Shakawe. Map

Drotskys offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere along the Okavango river.

An area rich in birdlife as well as excellent fishing grounds

Scenically beauty with superb opportunities for photography.

Accommodation

There are 6 A-Frame chalets.

3 are single storey sleeping 2 each

3 are double storey sleeping 5 each (mainly for families)

all chalets have a tea coffee station

Complimentary tea and coffee in in dining room

Facilities

Overlooking the Okavango river is the spacious dining room and well stocked bar.

Bushbuck are a common sight on the property

Activities

* Fishing

With the Okavango river at the panhandle being deep and fast-flowing it is ideal for both the fighting Tigerfish and bream.

Seventeen species of fish can be caught in the Panhandle area.

* Birding

Bird watching is also outstanding in the region's tall, shady, riverine forests and many resident and migratory birds can be seen along the river

Tourist Attractions

* Tsodilo Hills nearby with over 3500 bushman paintings.

There are 4 hills forming a line of sheet quartzite cliff faces.
Long associated with spirituality, Tsodilo is a place of special significance to the Basarwa people.

Archaeological studies estimate that humans occupied this area for 1000 years.

The Tsodilo Hills are one of the most historically significant rock art sites in the world and is a declared World Heritage site.

For self drive visitors, the track to Tsodilo Hills is a good dirt road and suitable for all vehicles

* Drotskys Caves
near the Namibian border and accessible by 4 wheel drive only.
An impressive decorated cavern system with a series of stalagmites and stalactites rising to heights of about 10 metres.

* Mahungo Game park
a small but well stocked park.
Elephants, wildebeest, sable, roan are some of the game to be seen in the park.

Rates - Valid 2008
(accommodation only)

Chalets :
US$ 63 | € 44| ZAR 436
per person per night sharing

US$ 77 | € 53 | ZAR 530
Single occupancy

Family Chalets: sleeps 5
US$ 153 |€ 106 | ZAR 1058
per unit per day

Meals:
Breakfast - Pula 75 | approx €8
Lunch - Pula 85 | approx €10
Dinner - Pula 110 | approx €13

Boat Hire - all boats go out with a driver/Guide |
18 foot carries 4 people : Pula 750 per day | Pula 175 per hour
20 foot carries 8 people : Pula 820 per day | Pula 230 per hour
Lawrence of the Okavango 12 people Pula 1500 per day | Pula 350 per hour
Sundancer per person per hour: Pula 55 (minimum 10 pax)

Fishing Tackle rod hire - Pula 45 per day