Chobe Accommodation | Yawning Hippo Kasane Budget accommodation

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YAWNING HIPPO BUDGET ACCOMMODATION

Bed & Continental Breakfast - US$45.00 per person per night sharing
Dinner, Bed & Continental Breakfast - US$60.00 per person per night sharing
Full Board - US$70.00 per person per night sharing.
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Nestled amongst massive old Mahogany and Terminalia trees in a secluded corner of a lush private garden, the Yawning Hippo Cottage overlooks a large floodplain that seasonally fills with the overflow from the two rivers, resulting in a water wonderland of water lilies and other aquatic vegetation, which attracts hippos and waterfowl in abundance. The plain is home to resident waterbuck, impala, warthog, chacma baboon, vervet monkeys, slender mongoose, monitor lizards and squirrels. Elephant, buffalo and crocodile are commonly seen and some of our nocturnal visitors include hyeana, leopard, serval, genet, porcupines, water mongoose and bush babies. When the floodwaters recede a few deep pools remain that could hold water for most of the year. 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.

This self-catering African style cottage (with Bed & Breakfast options) consists of: one double bedded mosquito-proof Meru tent with en suite reed bathroom (shower & basin with hot and cold water & flush toilet), kitchenette, dining nook and shady verandah – all under one roof. It is fully furnished and serviced and has access to the family swimming pool. The property is secure and enclosed by an electric fence and a gate that is locked overnight. We do have dogs and horses that have free run of the property. It is ideal for a couple of nature and animal lovers or honeymooners, who prefer a quiet repose with a quaint ambience.

For small families we can offer a baby cot or sleeper-couch or erect a two-man tent adjacent to the cottage for some outdoor fun for older children. A shady playground with sandpit, jungle gym and swings will keep the young ones busy while the parents relax and unwind. Children must be supervised at all times and to give moms and dads a break a baby sitter can be hired to help look after the kids. Pony rides can be arranged.

All meals are available on request. Continental or English breakfasts, light lunches (sandwiches, ploughman’s lunches or salads) and good home-cooked dinners can be provided. A decadent alternative is High Tea. All meals and drinks must please be pre-booked and require a minimum of 24 hour’s fair warning as we cannot always guarantee supplies on the fringes of the bush.

However, you are welcome to do all your own catering. If you need fresh food supplies (meat, bread, milk, fruit & vegetables) or drinks, we can lend a hand. Alternatively a private and experienced cook is also on hand to prepare your own or the children’s food to your specific preference, while you are out game-driving or fishing, to allow you more free time to enjoy our beautiful corner of paradise.

We are happy to make suggestions for your travel plans and can handle all your bookings and reservations within the Four Nations region.

Activities (Optional Extra) (Best to be Pre-Booked Prior to Arrival OR Available on Request

· 1 or 2-Day Trips to Victoria Falls, Livingstone or Katima Mulilo

· 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

· Ethnic and Village Excursions

· Fishing on the Zambezi River

· Guided Game Walks Or Bird & Nature Walks

· Mokoro Trips

· Overnight Camping Safaris in Chobe National Park, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Caprivi, Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi, Kafue, Hwange

· Horse Riding

· Visit to Crocodile Farm

· Visit to Snake Park

· Visit to Art Gallery

· Scenic and Game Flights

Directions To The Yawning Hippo Cottage

FROM KASANE:

At the T-Junction at the Kazungula BDF Station with the Engen garage on your right, turn north (left) towards Zambia. Pass the turn-off right to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and head north to Livingstone (Zambia) and the Ferry for .5 km till you get to a sign-post on the left saying Palmnut Nursery. Turn left down a steep embankment and follow the dirt road for approx 300 m to the right. At a 3-way split in the road take the middle road to the electric fence. Hoot for attention at the gate. Welcome!

FROM NATA:

From Nata drive north to Kasane (Zambia or Victoria Falls) for 300 km to Kazungula. Pass the Engen garage on the left, the turn-off left to Kasane and the turn-off right to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Head north to Livingstone (Zambia) and the Ferry for .5 km till you get to a sign-post on the left saying Palmnut Nursery. Turn left down a steep embankment and follow the dirt road for approx 300 m to the right. At a 3-way split in the road take the middle road to the electric fence. Hoot for attention at the gate. Welcome!

FROM THE BOTSWANA/ZAMBIAN FERRY:

After crossing the border head south towards Nata (Francistown, Gaborone and Johannesburg). After approximately 2 kms ( ,5 km before the turn-off on your left to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe), till you get to a sign-post on the right saying Palmnut Nursery. Turn right down a steep embankment and follow the dirt road for approx 300 m to the right. At a 3-way split in the road take the middle road to the electric fence. Hoot for attention at the gate. Welcome!

FROM THE BOTSWANA/ZIMBABWE BORDER POST:

After crossing the border head west to the T-junction (the road to your right goes to the Kazungula ferry and Zambia, while the road to your left goes to Kasane or Francistown, Gaborone and Johannesburg). Turn right for ,5 km till you get to a sign-post on the left saying Palmnut Nursery. Turn left down a steep embankment and follow the dirt road for approx 300 m to the right. At a 3-way split in the road take the middle road to the electric fence. Hoot for attention at the gate. Welcome!

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