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Elephant Valley Lodge

3.0 of 5
Lesoma Valley | Kasane Forest Reserve, Chobe National Park, Botswana
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  • Game drive(5)
  • Very comfortable(4)
  • Water hole(3)
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Boise, Idaho
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

What can i say but it was 5 star all the way. We saw all the animals. Leopards elephants. Cheetahs. Hyenas. Hippoes. Antelopes and buffaloes. Our guide was fantastic in the jeep and the boat. The elephants frolicking in the water. Was a lifetime memory. Food was delicious and the tents were beautiful. Thank you so much More

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Berkeley, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Very nice. The Lodge is a mix of tent and cement. Very nice feel. Great grounds… swimming pool not so inviting; needs an update. Food was terrific. Our guides were great and we enjoyed the lodge and the atmosphere. Our safaris were terrific and we enjoyed the water based aspect and got to see an elephant swimming up close (a... More

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Sydney
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

We stayed in a waterhole front tent for 1 night in December when the rain had started. Unfortunately the rain had dispersed the animals and we did not encounter any major game. Speaking to one of the staff, he had told me that the most number of elephants they had seen at one time was 80. The room was clean... More

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Toronto, ON
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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After only one evening game drive and dinner, so I cannot talk about the very features we went for, we were attacked in our tent. While we were sleeping a man (or men) we are unsure carved a hole through the canvas and we attempting to enter. My friend was on her way to the bathroom and literally bumped into... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

Elephant Valley Lodge's waterhole, which is overlooked by the dining area and verandah, and which has a hide from which to observe trhe wildlife, offered plenty of opportunity to view elephants from close up. The lodge is 'well appointed', the tents are well equipped and include a whistle for alterting staff to any emergency! Hot water was limited but staff... More

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Marburg, Germany
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011
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We stayed for two nights and were really disappointed. It was more like driving into a zoo as into the chobe game reserve with the most frustrated and undedicated guide we ever experienced. Food also wasn´t really good. So: Too much money for an unsatisfied experience! More

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birmingham, al
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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We stayed two nights in June. Our tent was comfortable and well appointed with just the right amount of "rustic." Dining out doors was a treat and the meals were delicious although the dinner choices were a bit limited. If you have a narrow palate, you might check on the selections in advance. Plenty of choices for breakfast and lunch.... More

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Wörgl
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2011

A really nice Lodge in the Bush where you can see lots of animals passing by at the waterhole in front of the lodge. Nice and friendly staff and fantastic tents with ensuite bathroom and toilett. Of course it´s a tent, but you have everything you want and it´s really authentic. The food was good although this is the only... More

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IRELAND
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011
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We had a fantastic safari experience in Elephant Valley Lodge. The staff and management at the lodge were excellent and everyone was very helpful. Our guide was not just knowledgeable, he made our trip exciting and nothing was too much trouble for him. While we were there out of season, we certainly did not miss out on any of the... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2011

My wife and i spent our honeymoon at Elephant Valley Lodge, and it was simply fantastic. The lodge is located in a beautiful setting next to a water hole where various animals would routinely appear throughout the day and night. The staff were very friendly and genuine, and were happy to answer our never ending stream of questions about life... More

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