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THE WORLD’S 1ST GEODESIC DOME HOTEL

Embark on an adventure to EcoCamp Patagonia, an award-winning, sustainable dome hotel. Stay in Torres del Paine National Park and explore southern Patagonia with us! We offer all-inclusive programs to trek the W, go on multi-sport excursions, discover wildlife and connect with nature.

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EcoCamp Patagonia is located in Torres del Paine , a national park in Chilean Patagonia close to the border of Argentina. You’ll reach this picturesque spot after a 2-hour drive from Puerto Natales or a 4-hour drive from Punta Arenas or El Calafate. 

Spend your nights in our comfortable Standard, Superior or Suite Domes. Our high-quality accommodation is cozy, eco-friendly and has an authentic Patagonian feel.

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Meet and connect with people from all over the world! Our Community Domes are a great place to grab a drink, enjoy a delicious meal and strike a new conversation.

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Start your day with some stretches and poses in our Yoga Dome. We offer daily classes with an expert instructor.

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EPIC PATAGONIA - MULTI-SPORT

Unleash your adventurous side and explore beautiful Torres del Paine by foot, bike, kayak and even horseback. Afterward, enjoy relaxing nights under the stars at EcoCamp with good food and even better company. 

ECOCAMP PATAGONIA WILDLIFE SAFARI

This adventure package allows you to handpick daily activities, returning home to your EcoCamp dome for a cozy night with sublime meals. 

PATAGONIA 7 DAY W TREK

Team up with our highly experienced and knowledgeable guides and head off on one of the most famous treks in the world, the complete W trek.

5 DAY W TREK

Be amazed by the skyrocketing mountains, deep blue glaciers and hauntingly beautiful forests of Torres del Paine National Park on this shorter version of the world-renowned W Trek. 

TORRES DEL PAINE 9 DAY CIRCUIT

Circle the immense Paine Massif for 9 days of epic views and endurance, all led by our expert guides who escort you on this unbelievable adventure. 

PATAGONIA PUMA TRACKING

Embark on an epic adventure with our wildlife tracking professionals to track and observe Torres del Paine’s top predator, the Patagonian puma, in its natural habitat. 

PATAGONIA 7 DAYS W TREK - BRUSH VARIANT

Tackle the incomparable W Trek in a different way! Coming from the fjords into the heart of the Torres del Paine Massif.

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"A fantastic place to stay, located in one of them most beautiful parks in the world. We had a wonderful time, and recommend this highly as a beginning or end to your visit to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine."

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Classic Chile Safari

Head out into the wild in search of Patagonia’s elusive apex predator, with your own private puma tracking guide, in this Classic Chile Safari. Take part in an array of activities in and San Pedro de Atacama and spend time in the Atacama Desert, visiting the likes of The Valley of the Moon.

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Puma tracking & wildlife photography.

The goal is to photograph the Andean puma, and a dedicated tracking team sets off before you rise each morning in search of this majestic yet extremely elusive creature. The trackers keep us informed of any sightings by radio. Meanwhile, you enjoy photographing the sunrise while enjoying breakfast and hot coffee on the go. Most days begin close to camp, in the park’s eastern sector, taking advantage of the stunning morning light and any animal activity. You will spend approximately six hours viewing and photographing the native wildlife of the park. You are likely to observe culpeo foxes, the mighty Andean condor, guanacos, and we hope to view the puma and the endangered huemul (South Andean deer). In the afternoons, after the peak sun hours and little wildlife activity, you may head to the western parts of the park. Here you have the opportunity to capture some of the more iconic landmarks such as Grey’s Glacier and The Horns while waiting for news from the trackers. Watch the sun setting over the Paine massive before returning to camp. On the 4th day, you’ll spend the day exploring different parts of the National Park and enjoy the chance to observe other wildlife and take in some scenic spots you will not have gone to while focusing on pumas.

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Choose from a host of activities such as: Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) so called because of its similarity to the moon`s surface; Valley de la Muerte (Death Valley), an astonishing natural formation carved out by wind, rain, and the temperature changes in the desert; Atacama Salt Flats; Chaxa Lagoon, home to three types of flamingo; Tatio Geysers, more than 80 vents that rise into pillars of steam that rise up to heights of 12 metres (40 ft), and dance in the golden rays of the early morning; and Puritama Hot Springs- in a land where water is scarce, this is a truly enlightening experience!.

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• Spend time in the Atacama Desert, visiting the likes of The Valley of the Moon
• Head out into the wild in search of Patagonia’s elusive apex predator, with your own private puma tracking guide
• Enjoy a variety of included activities at Remota Patagonia Lodge to make the most of the area’s vast wilderness
• Explore Patagonia's native wildlife, including Andean condors, guanacos, culpeo foxes, and puma, making it a dream destination for wildlife photographers.
• Tailor-Made Adventure: This safari provides a personalized, tailored adventure for wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking unique cultural and natural experiences.
• Experience stunning architectural accommodations at the award-winning Remota Patagonia Lodge, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords and glaciers.

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Remota Hotel takes pride in the fact that even normal daily activities here become totally unforgettable. German Del Sol, an award winning architect, designed the place to have the most outstanding views of the surrounding fjords and glaciers. With a modern design and provocative architecture, it lies low above Last Hope Sound and has 72 guest rooms.

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Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge , Elevated atop a cliff, Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge has fantastic views over the Save River below and Ghonarezhou National Park. Refurbished and re-opened in 2012, the lodge lies just outside the park, whose north-eastern boundary is formed by the river.

While Chilo Gorge is definitely not a luxury property, the location of the camp, and the stunning views more than make up for it. The rooms have recently been renovated and are comfortable. Parts of the common areas are a bit dated by the dining area is lovely and dinner out on the sand bank is truly special. Another tremendous selling point are the staff and managment. Chilo Gorge’s founder is Clive Stockil, a conservation visionary and the guiding team is excellent. The wide range of activities here mean you could easily spend 3-4 nights and fill your days.

All in all the location, the views, the staff and the great game-viewing, and the price point make Chilo an incredible deal in a fabulous national park.

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“Unlike Southern Patagonia and the famous W Trek in Torres del Paine, the northern parks aren’t yet crowded with visitors,” she said. “Carretera Austral in particular is still under the radar and unknown to foreign visitors.”

Patagonia National Park—Chile’s newest—exists thanks to Douglas Tompkins, the creator of the billion-dollar outdoor brand the North Face. After falling in love with the area on a six-month road trip through South America in the 1960s, Tompkins began buying up plots of land and farms around Chile’s Aysén Region. He allowed them to lay barren for years as part of a rewilding experiment before donating them to the government. The nonprofit Tompkins Conservation has worked to preserve and rehabilitate native species like the endangered huemel deer, puma, and Andean condor in and around the park. 

Explora runs on a similar structure to a sustainable luxury safari lodge. Every day, a dedicated expert guide takes out groups on the half-day or full-day excursion of their choice before returning to glass-walled lodge for a communal dining room for dinner. (Its menu was designed by Pablo Jesus Rivero and Guido Tassi of Don Julio.) There’s a cozy common area with attentive staff, wildlife viewing from the lodge, and the need for flashlights to return to rooms after dark.

“We’re just starting to see American tourists. People arrive looking for a sustainable luxury experience that can still be part of nature,” said Gerardo Acha, GM of Explora Patagonia National Park. “Travelers are hearing about it and wondering what’s here, because it’s still so under the radar.”  

Like with many traditional safari itineraries, visitors to Patagonia often travel to several spots in the mountainous region either overland or on a small plane. The area is enormous and logistics get complicated, which is why many travelers book with tour companies. 

“Chile and Argentina are well set up for backpackers or people on very long trips, but weren’t set up for the US style of traveling where people want some luxuries with efficiency and not everyone is on the same circuit,” said Gordon. 

The rustic chic Mallin Colorado Ecolodge along the General Carrera Lake is near to two of Northern Patagonia’s biggest draws: the Exploradora Glacier and the Marble Caves. Communal lounges overlooking the lake, gourmet group dinners, and a total lack of cell phone service give it a safari feel. Visitors here need a guide, because English is not widely spoken and some of the roads require expert four-wheel driving.  

Thanks to the work of the Tompkins, Chile has a variety of new, relatively unexplored national parks. Safari vets looking for something new can still be some of the first to travel there for the time being. 

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2024 RENOVATIONS AT CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

Our beloved Chobe Safari Lodge is scheduled for a makeover! ‌

Chobe Safari Lodge has been a traveller favourite for decades thanks to its breathtaking wildlife encounters, comfortable accommodations, and unforgettable riverfront setting.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards and have renovations scheduled from 8 January 2024, which are due for completion in the third quarter of the year.

RENOVATIONS SCHEDULED AT CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

How will renovations affect the safari experience.

The dining area, jetty, sunset deck, and block of River Rooms will temporarily close along with reception and the safari shop at Chobe Safari Lodge.

However, our famous Chobe River cruises and game drives will continue without interruption, and delicious meals, activities, plus shopping are still available at the beautiful Chobe Bush Lodge.

ALL CHOBE ACTIVITIES

Part of the campsite will also remain operational during the revamp.

Noise levels and building disruptions will be minimal, confined to the furthest eastern wing of the property, away from guest activities and services.

Boats will launch from a jetty in the campsite area near the iconic Sedudu Sunset Bar, which is open daily between 08h00 and 22h00. Dinner will be available from 18h00 to 22h00.

We will also have a new immersive outdoor dining adventure beside the Chobe River at the Sedudu Sunset Bar and Grill.

All arrivals will be welcomed at the Chobe Bush Lodge reception, and operations will continue normally, with dining available at the buffet area and poolside terrace. The activities office will assist all guests at Chobe Bush Lodge in booking tiger fishing, boat cruises, game drives, and so much more

Planned improvements at Chobe Safari Lodge

How will these improvements affect bookings?

Our team will work tirelessly to minimize the inconvenience and noise levels for your clients during renovations. We are prepared to assist with your reservation inquiries and make every effort to ensure every guest gets a special safari experience.

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Botswana's best heritage stay, Chobe Safari Lodge, has a freshly renovated wing of suites and enhanced activities.

Travellers seeking a classic African safari experience have long looked to Chobe Safari Lodge , which has hosted adventurers for over decades, and has undergone meticulous renovations to deliver an even more elegant and immersive experience.

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE, ESTABLISHED IN 1959

The newly refurbished Safari Rooms pay homage to Chobe Safari Lodge's 60-year history as the first lodging in Kasane and its privileged proximity to the Chobe National Park.

Every generously proportioned room was designed with the utmost attention to detail, featuring elegant furnishings, plush bedding, and spacious bathrooms.

Honouring The Chobe Safari Lodge story

Archival documents and historical photographs celebrate a cherished legacy, striking basketry honours Botswana's local artistry, and gorgeous light spills into the suites reflected off the rippling Chobe River. Classic Zambezi teak furnishings have been revitalised with the environment in mind, and brass and wood seams have been lovingly laid into the floors as a nod to the storied Serondela Sawmill ruins inside the Chobe National Park.

Each Safari Room has a romantic ball-and-claw bath and walk-in shower, plus modern perks such as upgraded air conditioning and plug points, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a coffee machine, and a tranquil verandah to sip it on. The highlight of these rooms remains their spectacular views of the Chobe River and lush grounds.

Enhanced experiences at Chobe Safari Lodge

Extensive upgrades of the Safari Rooms are complemented by enhancements across all activities , for unforgettable wildlife experiences inside the Chobe National Park.

The recent refurbishment is just the first phase of a larger program, with further upgrades due from November 2023 and the management of Chobe Safari Lodge is excited to continue providing guests with a memorable safari experience.

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Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge | 2018 Review

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In the heart of a rugged, untouched wilderness lies Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, a haven resting on a cliff above the Sava River in Gonarezhou National Park. Overlooking the expanse of the park, with panoramic views of the waterway below, it offers complete immersion into this remote wilderness teeming with elephant, hippo and other wildlife that gathers along the river’s shore. This rustic hideout is the perfect base from which to explore the spectacular ecosystems, all seven of them, of this diverse landscape of gorges, rivers, majestic Baobab, arid terrain and so much more.

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Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe

For those seeking challenging terrain, less habituated wildlife and an untouched wilderness with diverse flora and fauna, this national park will be an unforgettable experience. Largely untapped, you will be hard-pressed to encounter other tourists while navigating this thrilling territory. This is the rough side of Zimbabwe .

Back at the lodge, elements from the dawn of the African safari endure. With mosaic floor tiles, thatched roofs, wooden balconies and charmingly antiquated fixtures, a rustic feel is achieved. Guests will enjoy lounging around the communal pool, which lies under the shade of tall, indigenous trees. A large fireplace, bar and viewing deck all offer great vantages from which to view the vistas and wildlife ahead. Delightful artifacts from local craftsman and photos detailing the history of the lodge and its relationship with the local Tsonga people are another highlight.

Game Drives

Due to the country’s rigorous training process, the guides in Zimbabwe are considered some of the best on the continent. At Gonarezhou, this excellence extends to the exploration of a terrain that differs from the more popular ones such as Mana Pools  and Hwange National Park . The drive is certainly rocky but your eyes will feast on ecosystems so diverse that they appear to belong to completely different regions; the deserts and canyons of Namibia are invoked and interspersed with riverine floodplains and wetlands. There’s also the unbelievable Chilojo Cliffs. Veterans of safari will enjoy this more exciting exploration where the animals are more alert and untried.

At a glance

Overall, Chilo offers three different types of accommodation. In addition to an overnight stay at the safari lodge, guests have the option of staying at the seasonal Camp Mahove. The especially adventurous can travel with renowned animal rights activist Clive Stockil on the “Ivory Trail Adventure”, where a mobile camp is pitched at different locations in the national park. In the middle of the wilderness, without running water, with a bucket shower and campfire – there simply isn’t a more authentic experience of the wild! However, the camp-side dining is superior and the service superb.

The suites at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge feature a rustic safari design and have recently been partially refurbished. Wood and thatch dominate in the decor. Relaxing on your own private balcony gives you the feeling of sitting in the treetops peering the exciting movements below. The large, comfortable beds also face the large windows of the balcony doors, so you can enjoy the best views of wild animals at all times.

Dining experience

Whether breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks in between – the staff of the lodge indulge guests with delicious creations and refreshing drinks. There are several dishes to choose from for each meal – a vegetarian option is always included. The breakfast buffet includes fresh fruits, cereals, yoghurt, sweet treats and a selection of jams. Hot meals like fried eggs on toast are freshly prepared by the kitchen staff. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests can choose from a variety of options to be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the river or in the covered dining area. Animals can be viewed from here around the clock.

Best time to go

Gonarezhou National Park is a year-long destination which, even in winter, enjoys plenty daytime sunshine and slightly chilly nights. A more remote and less popular destination, it’s ideal for a more secluded getaway all-year-round.

How to get there

The easiest way is to travel by light aircraft from Harare International Airport to Gonarezhou National Park. Self-drivers have to adjust to difficult road conditions and should drive only with a 4×4 off-road vehicle and have some driving experience behind them.

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Nature lovers, adventurers, solo explorers and camping enthusiasts will love this rugged, untouched and remote national park.

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Chilo Gorge Lodge

Set on top of a substantial cliff above the Save River in the Gonarezhou area of southeast Zimbabwe, Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is a decent mid-range option, with guest accommodation in 10 luxury rooms and offering a wide range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age (12 for walking safari).

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is located in the Gonarezhou area.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is located in the Gonarezhou area of southeast Zimbabwe.

At 5053 square kilometres, Gonarezhou National Park is the second largest reserve in Zimbabwe after Hwange National Park. It lies in the extreme southeast corner of the country, adjoining Mozambique and just north of the Kruger area of South Africa.

This area is very much off the usual routes, is relatively wild little-visited, making it something of a holy grail for safari aficionados.

The name Gonarezhou actually means 'Place of Elephants' in the local Shona language and this certainly is a haven for these peaceful creatures.

Other residents include elephants, giraffes, hippopotamuses, Cape buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, black and white rhinoceroses, lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas.

Set on top of a substantial cliff above the Save River in the Gonarezhou area of southeast Zimbabwe, Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is a decent mid-range option, with guest accommodation in ten luxury rooms and offering a wide range of well-guided safari activities.

Getting there

The property is usually accessed by scheduled light aircraft flight from Johannesburg into Buffalo Range International Airport, from where it is a road transfer of around 1 hour.

Alternatively it is possible to arrive by charter flight from a range of locations including Victoria Falls into Mahenye Airstrip, from where it is a vehicle safari of around 15 minutes.

The lodge also offers a road transfer from Harare, which takes around six hours and is charged by the vehicle rather than per passenger. The capacity of each vehicle is six guests, so the closer you are to that number, the more economical it becomes.

We usually include all necessary transport as part of your trip unless  you specifically ask us not to.

The lodge is centred on a substantial main building, leading out to a swimming pool area.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is independently owned and operated, along with satellite property Chilo Gorge Tented Camp.

The lodge was founded by pioneering conservationist Clive Stockil, a Zimbabwean who has a long association with the reserve and remains very much a part of the operation here.

Way back in 1980 Clive was appointed an honorary officer of Gonarezhou National Park, which was in a sorry state, suffering terribly from poaching and encroachment. Over the years he worked with the notoriously independent Shangaan people to come up with a coordinated conservation plan which would benefit both wildlife and local people.

This program has been an extraordinary success story which has greatly restored the reserve to its natural state and led to Clive being honoured with the Prince William Award for Conservation in 2013.

Guest at the lodge should feel that they are very much a part of this conservation project.

Dining options

The food service at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is usually to a good standard.

Special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher and other variations should not be a problem, so long as you let us know at the time of booking.

Power and connectivity

The property runs on generator power, with regular 230Vac electricity available 24 hours and there are no great restrictions on using higher power items such as hair dryers.

Power outlets are South African three pin format. Adaptors are usually available, but it is always worth bringing your own, in which case we recommend buying them in advance rather than trying to get them at the airport on the way, since they often run out.

WiFi is available, but connection speeds are likely to be slow and could be intermittent.

Remarkably there may be some mobile phone signal in this location.

Child policy

There is no minimum age at this property.

However the camp is not specifically geared up for children, is unfenced and could be potentially very dangerous. Adult supervision is essential at all times.

Although the staff and guides will naturally try to tailor the experience to suit all guests, there are no special facilities for children, who are obliged to behave with due consideration for other guests.

There is likely to be minimum age limits for more risky activities such as walking safari and canoe safari, most likely around 12 years, at the discretion of your guide.

Tipping guide

In Africa tipping is definitely not obligatory, but it is commonplace. If you feel that the service provided has been excellent, then you may consider giving tips as follows ...

Lead guide : USD 10 per guest per day Assistant guide or tracker : USD 5 per guest per day Camp staff : USD 5 per guest per day

Staff understand that guests of different nationalities come very different tipping cultures and adjust their expectations accordingly, so you really should tip as you feel comfortable.

Tips are usually given in cash, USD, EUR, GBP and ZAR being the most common currencies. If you are running short of cash or prefer not to carry so much currency, it is often possible to settle tips by bank card.

Guest accommodation is in ten Luxury Rooms with great views.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge has guest accommodation in a total of 15 rooms of various descriptions ...

Main Lodge Rooms : 10

At the main lodge itself there are ten rooms, each for two guests, all with private verandahs and superb views.

Self-catering Chalets : 4

A few hundred metres from the main area is Nhambo Camp, an almost separate property with its own plunge pool, barbecue area and kitchen. Here there are four chalets, each for two guests. Obviously the self-catering aspect is aimed more at local Zimbabweans and South Africans, international guests staying in these rooms usually take their meals at the main lodge.

Self-catering Family Chalet : 1

Also at Nhambo Camp, this unit has three bedrooms for up to six guests, perhaps best suited to two adults and four children. Again international guests staying in this room usually take their meals at the main lodge.

Activities include vehicle safari, walking safari, motorboat safari and canoe safari.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge provides a good range of activities ...

Top quality safari guiding

The guiding team here is lead by local legend Clive Stockil himself, who has held an esteemed Zim-Pro license since 1973. He was born and bred in the area and really knowns the place like the back of his hand.

Clive is superbly assisted by Thomas Mutombeni and John Laing, who are also enormously experienced.

Vehicle safari

Vehicle safari is usually the best method for viewing wildlife in the bush. The majority of your up-close animal experiences are likely to come about in this way, since the animals are quite habituated to the presence of vehicles and do not feel threatened.

Probable sightings include leopards, lions, elephants, white rhinos, black rhinos, hippopotamuses, buffaloes and sable antelopes. Less frequent sightings include nyalas, wild dogs and cheetahs.

Night vehicle safari

On a night vehicle safari a guide or specialist spotter uses high-powered torches to find  animals.

It is a good chance to see some of the nocturnal animals in the area, including bush-babies, genets, civets and porcupines. If you are lucky, then you may catch up with lions, hyenas or leopards out hunting, which can be a truly extraordinary experience.

At this particular camp, night safari is usually only operated only for an hour or so on the way back to camp from sundowner drinks.

We would usually prefer to do a proper night drive after dinner, since we believe that this delivers a much better chance of properly following hunts. You can try asking whether this might be possible, but we expect that the local park rangers might not permit it.

Do bear in mind that a proper night drive can be a real hit or miss affair, they can be incredible, but they can also be incredibly tiresome. It's a gamble.

Walking safari

Walking safari in this particular area tends to be quite a gentle affair, tending to concentrate much more on the lesser flora and fauna, as well as the chance to learn a little bit about tracking and other bush skills.

We expect that these walks may well include deliberate approaches to potentially dangerous wildlife such as elephants and lions.

The terrain here is particularly interesting and there are some excellent longer hikes along the cliffs.

There is a six kilometre circular trail directly from the lodge which heads alond the escarpment to the beautiful Chivilia Falls area of the Save River.

Motorboat safari

The lodge has a motorboat for use on the Save River, but this is very much dependent on water levels and is only likely to be possible during the high water months of Jan-May.

Canoe Safari

Similarly the lodge maintains a number of canoes for use on the Save River. Due to the lower draft, the season may extend to July and beyond in years when the rains have been good.

The area also contains some impressive Bushman rock-art. The cliffs and rocky outcrops of the north provide lots of overhangs and shelters which these ancient people must have used as bases from which to head out on their hunting expeditions.

Community visits

The lodge is very much involved in local outreach projects and the owners feel strongly that any visit should be as much about the local community as it is about the beauty of the natural landscape and the animals.

Visitors can enjoy the riches of Shangaan culture, partake in the wisdom of ages, and witness firsthand the bright promise of a truly sustainable future.

In the local community of Mahenye the lodge has helped to build a school, clinic, police station and flour mill from income earned through tourism.

it may be possible to visit communities to learn more about the Shangaan culture and the way of life here in rural Zimbabwe. It is always nice to see first hand what a power for good tourism can be for local people.

If you are lucky enough to be here on the right dates in September you may be able to witness the annual Mahenye Festival, a glorious celebration of Shangaan culture, including traditional dancing, local food and drink and a time-honoured fish drive in the Save River.

Great Zimbabwe

Although the famous and important monuments of Great Zimbabwe are not exactly nearby, it is possible to visit on a day trip. This would perhaps be worth considering if you are staying for maybe six or more nights. Otherwise we would not generally recommend leaving the wildlife areas, since we find that it detracts significantly from the sense of wilderness.

Although Gonarezhou is a famously wild area, the lands which lie to the north and west contain some intense commercial agriculture. Whilst this may detract from the sense of wilderness, it does also offer the opportunity to visit one of the local estate golf courses, if you are so inclined.

The primary activity is vehicle safari.

The best time of year is the Jun-Sep dry season, although there are good reasons to visit during other months.

The main potential downsides are the dated lodge design, the difficult access, lesser wildlife especially during the Nov-May green season and high temperatures Oct-Dec.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, like all properties, has a long list of potential downsides. Please do not be unnecessarily put off by this section. Our only intention in raising these issues is to ensure that you get to the best and most appropriate places and that your expectations are met and hopefully exceeded ...

High prices

The main problem with this property from most people's perspective are the very high prices during the main safari seasons.

Relative to other properties in this area, it is actually towards the middle of the range, but it remains a big sticker item.

Rates during low seasons may be considerably lower, so that may be worth considering. Check the seasonality section above for more details.

It is worth noting that there are sometimes long stay discounts available, as well as discounts for combining with other camps under the same ownership. Please ask us for more information.

Inconvenient access

Gonarezhou does not lie on the usual transport routes. Whilst it is vaguely possible to arrive by vehicle, it is far more common to arrive by either scheduled or charter flights, both of which are not necessarily too inconvenient, but which are definitely pricey.

Reduced sense of wilderness

Although Gonarezhou is a famously wild area, the lands which lie to the north and west contain some intense commercial agriculture. If you fly in via Buffalo Range Airport, then you will pass through these areas on the way in to the lodge, which will considerably detract from the sense of pure wilderness. But rest assured, there are some vast tracts of wilderness beyond.

Lodge notes

By modern standards Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is very heavily built and rather dated. It is all perfectly decent, but there is definitely a sense of the old Zimbabwe, for better or worse.

Shared safari

In this camp separate groups of guests are often obliged to join together when out on safari. This is not necessarily a negative, sometimes it can be a great chance to get to meet some very interesting people and the best camp managers usually work hard to ensure guest compatibility. But some guests do find it to be a considerable negative.

The issue can be officially side-stepped by paying a private safari supplement, but this bumps the cost considerably.

Weaker wildlife

It is important to realise that the wildlife viewing in Gonarezhou is nowhere near as easy or prolific as better known safari areas like Kruger or the Okavango Delta.

For a start the terrain does not lend itself to high densities of wildlife, the soils are not rich like the Serengeti and the forested hills do not provide the best grazing.

Also this area is a good deal more wild, so the animals are much less accustomed to people and vehicles, which can make them much more tricky to approach.

There are plenty of animals around to make a good safari, but overall we would say that this area is better suited to a more experienced safari traveller who is less worried about prolific sightings.

Weaker green season wildlife

During the Nov-Apr green season the wildlife viewing in this area is likely to be significantly weaker, as the rains fill seasonal pans, enabling the animals to disperse. The increase in foliage and grass cover also makes finding the animals a good deal more challenging.

The price of the camp is reduced during this time by way of compensation and the experience here can still be strong, with the bush being full of flowers and baby animals.

But the core wildlife interaction is likely to be significantly reduced.

Adverse weather

There is the potential for significant rainfall during the Nov-Apr period, usually centred on Jan-Feb, which can severly hamper safari activities.

During this period options such as Madikwe, Makgadikgadi, Serengeti and even the Eastern Cape and Western Cape become relatively more attractive.

There can be extremely high temperatures during Oct-Dec, but this is offset by the fact that most of the lodges have air-conditioning.

The very low temperatures at night during May-Jul tend to be much less of an issue, although night vehicle safari can become wretched and getting out of bed early in the morning quite a challenge.

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The edge of serenity

CHILO GORGE IS A LUXURY SAFARI LODGE ON THE EDGE OF GONAREZHOU: A NATIONAL PARK PRESERVED IN PRISTINE WILDERNESS

S 21’14.779 – E 032’20.908

GONAREZHOU: MEANS “PLACE OF THE ELEPHANTS” THE PARK IS HOME TO OVER EIGHT THOUSAND OF THEM

EXPERT GUIDES ARE ON HAND TO SHOW YOU AROUND THE PARK, INCLUDING CLIVE STOCKIL, WINNER OF THE 2013 TUSK AWARD

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A stunning lodge set on the clifftops overlooking a sweep of the Save River

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Chilo offers access to pristine wilderness and outstanding wildlife viewing

Set overlooking a wide sweep of the Save River, Chilo Gorge boasts one of the most spectacular locations for a lodge in all of Zimbabwe and offers guests a truly memorable safari experience. There is a feeling of understated luxury here, with guests encouraged to treat the lodge as a home away from home in the heart of the bush.

Each of the ten chalets is set along the clifftop with private decking areas at the front which are the perfect spot to relax with a good book in the afternoons. Inside the chalets are all spacious and comfortable with large thatched rooves helping to keep them cool, even in the height of summer. There are mini-bars in the rooms so you can treat yourself to drinks whilst relaxing there in the afternoons. The main area is a lovely, multi-level space with a bar, lounge and dining area as well as a small library, Wooden steps lead down to a sparkling swimming pool, a lovely spot to sit back, relax and take in the afternoon sunshine. Despite the remote location the food at Chilo is superb and meals are served in a variety of inspiring locations including, when the weather allows, out on the deck.

Chilo offers guests the chance to morning, late afternoon and full day safaris, with the programme varying depending on the time of year. Guided walks are a great way to enjoy this pristine wilderness and learn more about the smaller things, often missed on game drives, whilst guests on longer stays can enjoy trips to the Chilojo Cliffs and Chivalia Falls.

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