Big 5 Lodge | Established Campground

April 4th, 2024 by Boshond

Neat campsites each with its own amblution with shower, basin and toilet. Amblutions in good condition. P220 per person per night.

October 13th, 2023 by theexpat8

Don't bother. Far better options a few kilometres down the road in Kasane.

August 13th, 2023 by Bryan Jones

OK campsite with own ablutions. Sand underfoot, no shower curtain or sink plug in our ablutions and had to ask for toilet paper. Wifi only at lodge main building and meals at lodge seemingly only geared towards lodge guests and not for campers even though we were told breakfast was possible and would pay extra extra for it when we asked for it long before cutoff time there was nothing available. This place is now Chinese owned and although the location by the river is very nice and the potential huge they have some way to get the details right, although there are signs of this happening such as new buildings and many new plants in place . Interestingly, there were very few lodge guests but quite a number of campers

August 8th, 2023 by verstersavannah

The campsite is clean but very close to the staff working area so you will hear staff vehicles drive past you as well as have staff walk through your campsite. Private ablutions with hot water. No river view for camping but gorgeous views by the lodge and cottages. You can sit by the river and watch hippos go about their day. We paid 220 pppn. Good for a night stay if you just want to sleep and go.

July 14th, 2023 by kinny

Great campsites with own ablution and kitchen. Does not have a view on the river.
The staff were very friendly and helpfull. We stayed over on a Friday night and the music in the far distance were not disturbing. They have renovated some cottages and these look out over the river with lovely green grass. We enjoyed our stay. Camping fees were 220Pula pppn Highly recommended.

May 29th, 2023 by fritzluttich57

Nice open space, own ablution, power and water no grass. No bar no restaurant. Camping not on River.

Fees: P220 pppn.

November 10th, 2022 by jqp.newbery

Bad food! Location is fine but place feels like it needs some attention.

October 30th, 2022 by vermeulenrae

As described. Esther, the new owner was welcoming. Pd P200ppn. Place is being renovated. Been here before in 2019 and campsite much the same. Ablutions need work. Pool was clean so a swim was welcome. Not many options in Kasane and doubt we will come back here unless things change drastically.

October 3rd, 2022 by reisenomaden.com

As before. We paied 210 Pula pP.
Think ist‘s overpriced for what you get.

September 9th, 2022 by margotld

We were the only ones here
The location of lodge is stunning right on the river.
The campsites are behind the lodge has individual bathrooms. Basic but adequate

August 16th, 2022 by atelierfb

Nice lodge, under new management. The location on the river is really nice. Very friendly staff. They do make vegetarian food. Swimming pool near the bar.

June 30th, 2022 by die_Stroompies

The logde has new owners and the main lodge is under renovation. Campsite is behind the lodge, away from the river. Separate small ablution at each campsite. We were disappointed: the campsites seemed a bit run down, not very clean, and overpriced at P200 pppn.

September 13th, 2019 by ChipsyLions

Campsite not bad with private ablutions as stated, but price steep at 200PPPN. It’s good, but nothing special.
The restaurant was disappointing. We ate there twice and both times the food was below average. Food arrived cold after long wait, service unattentive, etc.
It’s a shame, place has potential, but should have someone that runs the place with a vision and trains personnel properly.

March 28th, 2018 by Warthog&PenguinOnSafari

We went here and stumped up the extortionate 200pula pppn based on a recommendation we had received. Huge mistake and total waste of money. Go somewhere else and get better value, this place really isn’t worth it! Staff were friendly enough but seemed very disorganised and in desperate need of some training. We were told to just pick whichever camping pitch we wanted, and the first three we chose we were told the facilities were broken and awaiting maintenance. When we eventually found a pitch that was functional, we had to wait at least an hour for the ablutions to be cleaned. The place offers nothing special. WiFi was so poor it was not useable at all. Loud music kept us up until 3am, and every pitch has a private ablution block with a light on the outside that is on a light sensor, so cannot be switched off, meaning the light pollution was appalling! Would be an OK stopover campsite... if were less than half the price!

August 10th, 2017 by aldomingo

prices has rised in Agust from 150 Pulas pppn to 200 Pulas pppn.

August 6th, 2017 by zsuzsiestekergo

200 Pula pp, we didn't stay.

June 21st, 2017 by larry.mcgillewie

Construction finished, restaurant finished, probably the nicest stopover in Kasane now. Great ablutions, private, clean.

June 13th, 2017 by russel.mcgregor17

Spacious campsites with private ablution and kitchen With washing line. About 12kms out of Kasane. Beautiful view of Chobe river from restaurant/bar area. Free wi-fi only at restaurant/bar/reception area.

June 11th, 2017 by WanderingHedgehog

New bar built but not operational, restaurant serving some nice food with broad menu. Old bar running but narrow choice (ran out of gin and red wine temporarily) We stayed in chalets which are nice and clean, a/c, TV, own hot showers etc, comfortable beds. Place not very busy whilst we were there so not a lot of atmosphere but should be good once busier. Helpful manager and attentive team. Small pool. Riverside location is nice.

May 24th, 2017 by Someone's life

Nice riverside location, restaurant is now functional but didn't try it. The private ablutions are a nice luxury but were full of wasps. There also seemed to be a nightclub right nextdoor as there was music blaring until late, which really spoiled the otherwise peaceful atmosphere. 130p pp.

May 20th, 2017 by dewittegosseye

Fully agree with Maggy in Africa. We stayed there for 3 nights and did a nice morning game drive and river cruise organised by the lodge. Free wifi at the bar overlooking the Chobe river, average speed. Highly recommended

November 24th, 2016 by lorrywaydown.com

Nice individual ablutions, hit water, electricity. Very large site , easy access for Big trucks . Resort not fully open yet so not much atmosphere as bar & restaurant not open but I'm sure it will be once fully open. Price 130 P pp per night.

October 21st, 2016 by Maggie in Africa

Nice campsite, big and shady with individual ablutions. Close to ferry and borders. Nice restaurant are overlooking river. Can organise sunset boat trips. Friendly staff. Very secure. Perfect stopover!

September 28th, 2016 by africaexpedition.de

Still building the Bar. Campsite is nice and clean.

August 12th, 2016 by dennis.vangerven

Accommodation and campsite at the river, private ablutions at campsite, price 120 pula, restaurant coming but not yet ready. About 1 km from ferry to Zambia

July 4th, 2016 by angelavanderploeg

They have reopened last week and it's now called Big 5 Lodge. Nice, big campsites with electricity, fireplace, hot and cold water. Every campsite has it's own shower and toilet. Wifi at the reception. Sunset cruise is a must do with lot's of hippo's, elephants, crocodiles, birds and buffalo's. You can even hear the hippo's from the campsite! New manager is really friendly and helpful. Oh...and prepare for some spiders 😉

August 24th, 2015 by 4ever2wherever (Margriet & Jan)

The place was closed for renovations when we visited. The guard could not tell when it would reopen.