Ngoma Safari Lodge

This is an outstanding property that is worth every bit of the cost. The staff is incredible and service is outstanding. Sampson, the head chief prepares some of the most innovative and delicious meals we have ever had and is always willing to customize any dish (or create a new one) on request. I stayed for three nights at Ngoma with my 13 year old daughter and had stayed there two years before with my son. The staff was fantastic in accommodating our every need and very patient with our requests. They create an amazing environment that is relaxing and beautiful. The views from the property are incredible and it is easy to see a variety of game directly from the terrace. I would highly recommend this property for all visitors.

This is safari at its best and most luxurious. The lodge has the most spectacular views over the plains, from which you can see hundreds of buffalo, zebra and gazelles - and the odd elephant. The rooms are incomparably beautiful (we did 3 safari so using that as basis) with so much light, space, views and great facilities. 5* most certainly. The food was phenomenal - 3 or 4 courses for dinner, lovely lunch, and breakfast was great - the best food we had all of our trip. On the last evening they took us all for an outdoor bush dinner, and it was again exceptional and incredible eating around a big fire. The safari was great - particularly if you love elephants. We saw hundreds of elephants, including seeing the elephant crossing from Botswana to Namibia during our water safari. It was great to do the water safari for a different experience to land safaris. Overall the safari didn't stand up to the quality of the safari we experienced in Kenya in terms of diversity of animals, proximity to, or quantity of animals around. Indeed on the night safari we only saw two elephants, and our first safari we saw very few animals. It's worth being aware that in Chobe you cannot off-road and must stay on the main roads. But it was lovely to see so many elephants. The staff could not have been more lovely, and as honeymooners they arranged lovely extra treats for us which were incredibly kind. The service is truly exceptional. Wish we could have spent more days there.

Overall the Ngoma Safari Lodge is a beautiful property with a spectacular view and really great food and service. The design and decor are worthy of a magazine and they always welcome you back with wet towels. The set up would be perfect for a romantic getaway with outdoor showers and plunge pools. It was less ideal for a family of 5 because they had to split us between three units which meant my son had to be alone from dinner on because you can't move around after dark. Also, the rooms are not very comfortable at night because the only seating in the room is extremely uncomfortable and the lighting is terrible. The highlight of our stay was the river cruise and it was also nice to visit the nearby village. I would really recommend this place to couples, a little less so for families.

Ngoma Safari Lodge allowed our family to experience two entirely different perspectives of safari (Chobe river and land). This was the most ideal and memorable safari! The staff were excellent and were constantly going well and beyond to be sure that everyone was happy, which made the trip even more amazing. The Ngoma Safari Lodge is one, don't bother looking anywhere else!

We stayed 2 nights at NGOMA SAFARI LODGE. Excellent service. Excellent accommodation. Excellent combination of game drives and boat safari. Superb view from above on the river below. We will come back.