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Yawning Hippo

African Style accommodation situated at the confluence of two major rivers, the Zambezi and the Chobe

Currently not available, you will automatically be re-directed to similar accommodation - Lesoma Valley

Where four countries meet (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe)

Nestled amongst massive old Mahogany and Terminalia trees in a secluded corner of a lush private garden

Yawning Hippo Cottage overlooks a large floodplain that seasonally fills with the overflow from the two rivers, resulting in a water wonderland of lilies and other aquatic vegetation, which attracts hippos and waterfowl in abundance

The birdlife is spectacular and includes amongst many others carmine and white-fronted bee-eaters nesting in the banks of the floodplain opposite the cottage.

The dawn chorus and your early morning wake up call of tooting ground hornbills, cackling red-billed francolins and crooning Heuglins’ robins is an absolute delight.

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Yawning Hippo Lodge

Camping trips into Chobe

Accommodation- self-catering with B&B or Full Board options

African Style Cottage:

1 x double en suite bedroom with full Mosquito-proof Windows and Doors
En Suite Spacious Toilet and Shower has Hot and Cold Running Water
open plan kitchen /lounge/dining area
the kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, microwave, kettle, stove plus all crockery/cultery, pots,pans etc
a built in couch in the lounge
can also be used as a single bed
The cottage can sleep 3 comfortably.

Bush Tents:

2 x Spacious Double Meru Tents under Canvas Cover with Full Mosquito-proof Windows and Doors
En Suite Bush Toilet and Shower with Hot Bucket Shower
En Suite Bush Kitchenette with Table & Chairs
2 x Single Beds

All Units have:

Full Bed Linen & Set of Towels
Mosquito Net
Guest Vanity Set with Soap, Toiletries and Toilet Paper
220-Volt Electricity
Stove
Fridge
Kettle
Fan
Selection of Teas and Coffee
Crockery, Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils & Kitchen Towels
Braai Facilities
Rooms and Tents Serviced Daily
Use of Swimming Pool and Children’s Playground
Under Cover Parking

Meal options

Continental or English Breakfast , Brunch, Light Lunches, High Teas, Dinners, Vegetarian Meals, Packed Lunches

Rates - 2009

Accommodation only - per person per night sharing

3 x Standard Meru tents sleep 2 guests - tents are not en suite and share a bathroom

Self Contained Room - USD 40

Bed & Continental Breakfast - USD 45

Dinner, bed & Continental breakfast- USD 60

Full board - USD 70

Fully inclusive – Full board and two activities, park fees : USD 175 pppns

2 x Family Cottages - sleep 2 adults - a stretcher bed can be added for a child

Self Contained Room - USD 150 per unit per night

Continental Breakfast: + USD 4 per person per night

Dinner & Continental breakfast:
+ USD 16 per person per night

Full board: + USD 24 per person per night

Two activities, park fees : + USD 108 per person per day sharing

Activities (excludes national park fees)

Game drive (3 hours) : USD 50

Full day game drive (8 hours with lunch) :
USD 80

Boat cruise (3 hours) Including transfers:
USD 50

Boat cruise (3 hours) Excluding transfers:
USD 30

Fishing trip fully inclusive –
Full board and two activities, park fees :
USD 200 per day

E and O.E

Activities (Optional Extra) | Adventure Camping Safaris

Best to be Pre-Booked Prior to Arrival

Game Drives (3-Hour, Half Day or Full Day with Picnic Lunch) into Chobe National Park
Boat Trips and Sundowner Cruises on Chobe River into Chobe National Park
Night Drives
Overnight Mobile Safaris in Chobe National Park, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Caprivi, Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi
Ethnic and Village Excursions
Fishing on the Zambezi River
Guided Game Walks Or Bird & Nature Walks
Mokoro Trips
Horse Riding
Visit to Crocodile Farm
Visit to Snake Park
Visit to Art Gallery
Scenic and Game Flights
1 or 2-Day Trips to Katima Mulilo