Kasane Hotels

Lesomo Valley Lodge: very nice

The lodge is located in the Kasane forestry reserve, about 20km on from Kasane town. It is set just down the road from the village and is firmly in the bush - when, early one morning I drove out of the gate I encountered a herd of elephant crossing in front of me. I sat and joyfully watched until Mr Bull Elephant at the rear turned around and started to warn me about the frightfully bad mood he was in.... reverse the car, reverse the car, reverse the car!!!!!!

We paid USD320. Which, compared to other lodges around Chobe was not a bad price! The (family) room was very clean and comprised of 2 bedrooms (1 double bed & 2 singles) and a bathroom. The staff were all very friendly and the owner, a shrewd business lady was most engaging and we chatted literally all night. She told me local news, traditions, about herself and her family, about village life, general information about Africa... It was our first night in Botswana and it was refreshing (having been across South Africa and Namibia) to actually be staying in accommodation owned by a local (black) African.

Very child friendly.

The Botswanan Tourist Board only gives it a 2 star ratnig but don't let that put you off

Dinner was over-priced and the bar was badly stocked with little to no variety. I think we were limited to one brand of not so good tasting local beer or cola.