Mwandi View

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Grass campsite with electric points
Grass campsite with electric points
Grass campsite with electrical points
Zebras are frequent visitors to the area
Hippo in the chobe in front of the lodge
Water buck come down to drink every evening
Campsite area
Deck at main complex
Null pool at main complex
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Grass campsite with electrical points
Zebras are frequent visitors to the area
Hippo in the chobe in front of the lodge

  • Set along the Chobe River in an area of game viewing and birdwatching
  • Book river cruises, bush walks, game drives and more on site
  • null pool, bar and fishing on site; barbecues and fires allowed
When you were a nipper – or indeed an adult sitting bored on a bus – did you wistfully dream of some day being on big game safari in the depths of Africa? If you haven't managed it thus far – or if you have and sensibly want to manage it all over again – do so among the peace, first-rate facilities and splendid sights from family-run Mwandi View, in the Chobe District in Botswana's north west. The traditional village of Kavimba is four kilometres to the south east, with a sealed road running all the way to the site. Game viewing is simple from Mwandi View because of its setting along the Chobe River and among three of the country's main migration routes: zebra and hippos are often seen here, elephants lumber alongside and water buck come down to drink at the river every evening. It's 18 kilometres from more wildlife watching at the Chobe National Park, and enroute to Savuti and the Okavango Delta, in an area known for its prolific birdlife and spectacular sunsets. Another splendid feature is Mwandi's ease for booking activities round and about this wildlife haven: the owners use local operators so they can support the local community, for a range of active days out including day and night game drives, river cruises (Kasane Based), day trips to Victoria Falls, bush walks and mokoro trips. Back at base, relaxation time might revolve around the infinity pool and the bar, and there's also fishing available. Mwandi View is shaded by Natal mahogany trees and has a washing-up area, showers and toilets. Barbecues and campfires are both allowed.

Site type

Caravan sites 10
Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Tent sites 10
Open all year
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  • Facilities/activities including game drives, river cruises, day trip to Vic falls are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

6.7

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67% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again
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Niels V.

Fully-serviced grass site (water view)

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Disliked De witte eigenaar was zeer onvriendelijk tegen zijn eigen personeel. Hij dreigde dat hij ze niet zou betalen. Het is jammer dat de gehele toeristen industrie in handen is van de witte bevolking maar daar kan de eigenaar misschien niet echt iets aan doen. Wat ze wel kunnen doen is hun personeel met respect behandelen. Verder slechts 1 toilet en douches zonder deur. De hyenas wordt het afval gevoerd als toeristische attractie. Iets wat in de parken strikt verboden is maar ze zelf dus gewoon wel doen.

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From the manager: Hi Niels Thank you for your stay with us and your review. Our campsite has been running for over 10 years. Our bathrooms have two toilets with doors and two showers with curtains for men and the same on the other side for women. We throw all our waste products out into the bush to decompose instead of keeping it in trash cans where, in the heat of Botswana, can rot and smell. As we have wildlife all around us, they do find the scraps but we do not intentionally feed any of the wildlife. With regard to the white owner (as you put it) he jokes a lot with the staff and they having good sense of humour give him a hard time and joke back. Most of our staff have been with us for more than 6 years so if they were unhappy with the work environment they would not be here. We need to make light in many situations as we work under stressful conditions most of the time. With regards to your statement about the tourism industry being entirely "white" owned, you should do your homework as there are many local Botswana owned tourism establishments within our country - 3 of which are in very close to Mwandi View. They would also appreciate international support.
Regards
Anton and Amelia

Great location, nice floodlight, clean campsite,…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site (water view)

Liked Great location, nice floodlight, clean campsite, excellent service and good meals.

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From the manager: Thank you for your nice review and we are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us. We would love to see you and your family again some time.
Kind regards
Anton and Amelia

Lot of Wildlife ar the waterhole…

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Stefan S.

Fully-serviced grass site (water view)

Liked Lot of Wildlife ar the waterhole nett to the terrace. We have seen man elephants and hippos on both evenings and a leopard an some giraffs.

Very nicht staff

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From the manager: Hi Stefan Thank you for your nice review. We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us
Kind regards
Anton and Amelia

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Mwandi View

B334 Transit Road

Kavimba

Chobe

Botswana

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Gaborone +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

17.99122°S
24.64641°E

Route directions

From Ngoma Gate, take the first road left and follow the road through Muchenje and Mabelle villages. Mwandi View is four kilometres before Kavimba village on the right-hand side of the road.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

What lush land is this for getting out into the outdoors, to the local national parks and their hiking trails, or by river or vehicle into the depth of the local landscape. Bungee jumping, rafting, bush walks, drives and more are available to book on site; ask the Mwandi View team for details of what's on offer. The Ngoma gate and the entrance to Chobe National Park are about 18 kilometres to the north east. Chobe, Botswana's first national park and the third biggest in size, has four main areas (river, two marshes and arid hinterland) and is known for its high elephant population: around 50,000 wander here, possibly the biggest number in all of Africa. Also look out for cheetahs, hippos, jackals, giraffes, buffalo and thousands of birds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mwandi View have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Mwandi View dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Mwandi View? What lush land is this for getting out into the outdoors, to the local national parks and their hiking trails, or by river or vehicle into the depth of the local landscape. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mwandi View?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mwandi View? From $75.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.