Lion Roars Lodge is a lodge in Kasane, the gateway town to Chobe National Park and the Chobe River. Kasane has everything a visitor needs for a short safari stay: a small airport, shops, restaurants, tour operators and the landing stages for river cruises. A lodge here is a practical, moderately priced base for travellers who want to spend their days on the river and in the park rather than in their room. The exact facilities, room types and meal arrangements are best confirmed when you book, because only the name and the town are available to go on.
Location
Kasane sits on the Chobe River close to the point where Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe come near each other. The national park gate is a short drive from town, and the river landing stages are also close, so most activities can be reached quickly. Victoria Falls is within reach for a day trip, so many travellers combine Kasane with a visit to the falls. Ask the lodge how far it is from the places you plan to use and whether it can arrange pick-ups for river cruises and game drives.
Distances in Botswana are larger than they look on a map, and roads between the main hubs are long and straight. Maun and Kasane are each a gateway, with their own airport and a range of tour operators, and many travellers fly between regions rather than drive. Self-drive visitors should ask about the condition of the road they will use, about fuel and about when to arrive in daylight. If you are booking activities separately, check pick-up arrangements with your accommodation so that mornings start smoothly.
What to expect
With a name and a general area to go on, the sensible approach is to read the room descriptions carefully and check the finer points before paying. Look at room types if you are travelling as a family, ask about mosquito protection and air conditioning, and find out whether meals are served on site or you need to eat out. Staff at most Botswana accommodations can arrange tours, transfers and packed breakfasts if you ask a day or two ahead.
Who it suits
First-time safari visitors, travellers on a budget, independent explorers and families who want an affordable base in a place with plenty of choices for dining and activities. Because Kasane has many operators, it is easy to book a sunset cruise, a morning game drive or a fishing trip once you arrive, though in the dry season it pays to reserve ahead.
If you are travelling with children, ask about family rooms and whether the lodge has a pool or garden. Check noise levels if you are sensitive, as town locations can have traffic.
Booking tips
If wildlife photography matters to you, ask about vehicle seating, how many guests share a game drive and whether private activities are offered. Keep to the guide's instructions around animals, never walk alone at night and keep food out of rooms or tents. If you are travelling during the wetter months, ask about the condition of access roads and what alternatives exist if a track becomes impassable.
Why stay here
- ✓Lodge rooms (check room types)
- ✓Breakfast (check what is included)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Air conditioning or fans (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Tour and activity booking help
- ✓Airport transfers (ask in advance)
- ✓Garden or pool (check when you book)
Good questions
Where is Lion Roars Lodge?+
It is in Kasane, the gateway town for Chobe National Park.
Can the lodge arrange river cruises and game drives?+
Most Kasane lodges can help book activities, but confirm this and any pick-up arrangements when you book.
Is it close to the airport?+
Kasane is a small town, so the airport is a short transfer away. Ask about transfers when you reserve.
