Frequently Asked Questions

Where is exactly the lodge?

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Serondela Lodge is located in the Namibian side of the Chobe river. Precisely in front of the famous sighting spot in the Chobe NP called Serondela. This is 17km by road from Kasane and 25km by boat.
The lodge is built in Kabulabula conservancy and seasonally it becomes an island.

Why is the lodge only accessible by boat?

The Lodge is located on an seasonal island. The Chobe/Zambezi flood can be very high and the road from Ngoma to Serondela Lodge is flooded and inaccessible most of the time during the year.
The free transfer from Kasane is on it’s self a unique game viewing experience. Pick up time is t 14h00 at Kasane immigration jetty. (MAP)

Where is the pick up point in Kasane?

Guest can be collected at the Kasane town immigration river jetty.
Immigration is close to Department of Tourism office.

BOAT PICK UP transfer from KASANE
Time: 14:00
If guest are not dropping off a rented vehicle they will be instructed by our staff where to park safely after they have dropped their luggage with our staff at the immigration jetty.
Pick up outside the fixed time will be charged and guest must advice if not able to arrive in time. +264 (0)813080262 / +264 (0)61224712

BOAT DROP OFF transfer to KASANE
Time: 09:00 to 09:15 (departure from the Lodge at 7:15)
Guest will be dropped at Immigration jetty in Kasane
Transfers to airport, Kazungula, Vic Falls or Livingstone can be arranged and are charged.

How long does it take from Kasane to the Lodge?

The duration of the boat transfer differs from Pick-up and Drop-off.
On arrival to the lodge the Pick-up transfer will be a sighting boat cruise and it could take from 2 to 3 hours. This is an amazing cruise with a lot of wildlife sightings!
On departure it will be a direct transfer to Kasane and 1 hour will be the duration.

Is the pick up/drop off free?

Yes, does not matter if you are booked in full board or DBB solution. The boat transfers from/to Kasane Immigration are operated for free at fixed times. Out of the fixed times a fee will apply.

Guest will be collected at the Kasane town immigration river jetty.
Immigration is close to Department of Tourism office.

PICK UP in KASANE
Time: 14:00
If guest are not dropping off a rented vehicle they will be instructed by our staff where to park safely after they have dropped their luggage with our staff at the immigration jetty.
Transfers from Kasane airport, Kazungula, Vic Falls, Livingstone or Katima Mulilo can be arranged and are charged.
Pick up outside the fixed time will be charged and guest must advice if not able to arrive in time. +264 (0)813080262 / +264 (0)61224712

DROP OFF in KASANE
Time: 09:00 to 09:15 (departure from the Lodge at 7:15)
Guest will be dropped at Immigration jetty in Kasane
Transfers to airport, Kazungula, Vic Falls or Livingstone can be arranged and are charged.

What activites does the lodge offers

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The lodge offers the following activities
3h AM Nature walk or Village visit
3h PM Sundowner cruise
3h AM Boat Cruise
3h Game drive in the Chobe NP (Botswana side)
Available options to make your reservation: Minimum 2 nights.
Option One
The Fullboard Activity package includes the following:
Day 1: 2h Boat transfer cruise. Day 2: 3h AM Nature walk or Village visit, 3h PM Sundowner cruise. On departure day, 1h Boat cruise transfer and 3h Game drive in the Chobe NP (starting at 9:00 from Kasane).

Option Two
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. includes: 2h Boat transfer cruise on arrival day and drop off transfer cruise on check out at fixed times. The daily lodge scheduled activities, are available at additional cost and subject to planned program.

Can I book directly online?

You can book directly online using our secure online booking portal. If you have any questions or need further information about your booking you contact us here.

*Be aware that some booking portals seem to offer Serondela Lodge at lower rate than our online booking systems. This is only because they do not show the taxes in their initial prices.