- Children Friendly
- Swimming pool
- Eco-friendly
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Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is a luxurious retreat in the heart of the bush, located on the edge of Chobe National Park, the second largest national park in Botswana, where some 80,000 elephants roam. From the lodge’s hilltop position, guests can enjoy far reaching panoramic views over the Chobe River and floodplain below. The main public area includes a lounge, library and dining room, which are linked to outdoor viewing patios.
The Rooms
Mara House evokes the nostalgia of an East African farmhouse from ‘days gone by’ with a contemporary edge. It offers guests three spacious bedrooms featuring an indulgent en suite bathroom with a separate shower and bath. The charming rooms are beautifully decorated in earthy colours and textures, with natural wood accents and are crowned by a mosquito-netted four-poster bed.
Private Safari Experiences
Mara House has a full complement of experienced staff members, including a chef, wildlife guide and house manager, as well as a private safari vehicle. This gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a tailor-made experience in this extraordinary area. Delightful meals and relaxing sundowners often include families of elephant, zebra, giraffe, baboons, impala and warthog, attracted by the waterhole right outside the front door, while game drives can an even more extensive list of wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog and a myriad of birdlife.
Community and Experiences
Passionate photographers can enjoy photographic safari experiences in specialized photography vehicles. Private night drives, guided walking safaris and mealtimes can be arranged at your leisure. Learn about local traditions and culture while being welcomed into your guide’s own community for an extraordinary and rewarding cultural experience – a not-to-be-missed highlight.
What We Love
The ecosystem and location in the Mara allow for excellent all-year-game viewing, and the exclusive, private and friendly service allows family and friend groups to curate a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a home away from home.
Awards
- The African Responsible Tourism Awards, part of the prestigious World Responsible Tourism Awards, recognizes the best in responsible tourism in Africa. 2016
- In 2009 the judges of the prestigious Responsible Tourism Awards recognized ongoing achievements.
Where To Find Chobe Chilwero
This charming bush home is set within the tranquil Ol Chorro Losoit Valley between the Lemek Hills in the 30,000-hectare Mara North Conservancy adjacent to the magnificent Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya. Mara House and its sister, Acacia house, are located five minutes’ walk from each other and share a pool and a barbeque area, ideal for long lunches and lazy afternoons. Don’t miss th opportunity to stay at this spectacular destination and spend hours admiring the wildlife activity at the busy Ol Chorro waterhole with friends and family.
Coordinates: -1.11931, 35.27564
Wildlife At Chobe Chilwero
Known-for
Special
Rare
Common
Abundant
- elephant
- leopard
- wilddog
- lion
- buffalo
- cheetah
- hyena
- wildebeest
- kudu
- bushbuck
- imapalam
- baboon
- hippo
- giraffe
- zebra
- worthog
- raptors
- vervetmonkey
