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Why winter is the best season for game viewing in Chobe National Park

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0200

Dry season in Botswana

During the dry season temperatures are more moderate and the Okavango is flooded, making it a wonderful time to view game, both big and small. There is less vegetation and animals concentrate around waterholes and rivers, making wildlife easier to spot. Additionally, the skies are clear, rain is rare and there are fewer mosquitoes - what's not to love about this time.

Chobe National Park during dry season

Even though most tourists know this 'secret', the parks still feel uncrowded due to its size and expansiveness. There is a respectful understanding in places like the Chobe National Park, where mother nature reigns supreme and we are merely visitors having the pleasure of enjoying its many gifts.

Go on a safari in Chobe National Park

We’re not shy to say that visiting Chobe is the best way to see Africa. This is because, unlike other national parks in southern Africa, Chobe doesn’t contain just one type of habitat, it contains an incredible range of them. From dry savannah (the classic safari landscape) to woodlands, to river ecosystems to floodplains, Chobe’s incredible variation in habitat makes it unparalleled in biodiversity.

Chobe is home to four of the ‘Big 5’ African animals – including elephants (of course), lions, leopards, and buffalo – as well hyenas, zebras, and numerous species of buck and antelope. And that’s just the beginning – the bird life in Chobe is even more diverse, with more than 450 species of bird recorded there. Watching flocks of thousands of birds take wing from the Chobe wetlands still leaves us breathless.

Game drives in Chobe National Park from Tlouwana Camp are available every afternoon. Pack your camera and a keen eye for bird and game spotting and get ready for a safari of a lifetime.

Visit The Mighty Victoria Falls

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0200

Access to the Falls

Victoria Falls has become a well-known tourist hub in Southern Africa. Tourists from around the world flock to the towns on both the Zambian and the Zimbabwean side of the falls to view the majestic waterfall. The Zimbabwean side however is most popular because about 80% of the falls can be seen from this side; the better viewing from the town of Victoria Falls will leave you breathless (and slightly damp!). Whether you’re gazing down into the churning chasm below or standing on the historic bridge just south of the Falls with one foot in each country, it’s a heart-stopping experience.

The best time to visit:

The best time to visit the Victoria Falls is from February to May. This is shortly after the region’s summer rain and you will get to see the world’s largest waterfall flowing at its highest volume. Visiting the falls during this (peak) season, engages all your senses and combines the thundering noise with a unique micro-climate of summer heat and moisture that comes together to produce one of nature’s most majestic sights.

Different ways to experience the Falls

From above: The ultimate way to get to see the most of the Falls and experience the 1700m curtain of water is from above. It is an amazing journey that allows passengers to witness the magnificent Falls in all its glory from many different angles. In a helicopter! Quite fittingly called the “Flight of Angels”, it treats you with 4 circuits over the falls, two on each side.

From below: Being the undisputed adventure capital of Africa, Victoria Falls provide a wide variety of water-based activities from which to choose. The many different adventure activities on offer will leave you pumping adrenaline and wanting more. For adventure enthusiasts we highly recommend doing at least one of the following activities on offer:

Bungy jumping: Jump the highest bungy jump in the world at 111 meters with the Falls to your back.
White water rafting: Raft along the curtain of water in the domain of the Nyaminyami, the River God of the Tonga people.
Gorge swing:Tumble 70m in a free-fall off the edge taking the biggest swing of your life.
Flying fox: Get clipped into a harness and shoot 125m high through the canyon.
Zip lining: Cement your faith in the cables and clips of zip-lining and slide across the gorge at lightning speed
Devil’s pool:Lounge and swim on the edge of the world.

Our all-inclusive safari experience at Tlouwana Camp includes a single guided day trip to Victoria Falls. So come, stay with us and tick the Victoria Falls off your bucket list!

Book now:http://bit.ly/TC_VictoriaFalls

Enjoy a safari on your doorstep!

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0200

All of these travellers have one thing in common, they appreciate that an African safari is an ultimate bucket list experience. Even more so, if you can find a place from which to experience this ultimate adventure right from your doorstep, you have found something truly magical.

In the northernmost tip of Botswana, near Chobe National Park, such a place does exist. At Tlouwana Camp, the reality of experiencing a safari right on your doorstep is no longer a dream, but a foregone conclusion. This is a place where encountering the best Africa have to offer does not require you travelling vast distances. A place where you do not necessarily have to go in search of wildlife, but the wildlife came in search of you!

Tlouwana is a place where the sound of lions roaring is your bedtime lullaby, where your night-time visitor (across the fence) is Africa’s gentle giant the elephant, and your morning alarm clock is the melody of birds chirping high up in the acacia trees. A place where the chatter of monkeys each morning proclaims the start of a new day as dawn breaks out across the bushveld and the cool morning air is accompanied by the sighting of impala, zebra and giraffe. All of this, as you slowly sip on your morning’s coffee from the comfort of your classic safari tent.

Tlouwana Camp is an oasis with an assortment of wild creatures. They all differ in shape and size, but they have one thing in common - they can all be found right on your doorstep. If you so please you can add to it a game drive in the world-renowned Chobe National Park nearby. But merely staying in camp will bring any keen wildlife enthusiast many hours of delight! A definite favourite among our guests is the raised platform in the camp. It is situated right next to the waterhole outside the camp’s fence. Here you can get up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife, even at night with the light installed, but still, feel safe and secure.

During these night-time game watching experiences, you may find yourself gazing at Africa’s untamed wildlife and feel yourself falling under mother nature’s spell. Many of our guests report feeling a sense of wonderment. Chances are that you will be left in awe, as this paradise is a reminder that humans and animals can coexist harmoniously in close proximity to one another. For that reason alone, this place is truly quite remarkable!

Ready for a doorstep safari of your own? Contact us for details about our all-inclusive safaris.

The ideal all-inclusive safari experience near Chobe National Park.

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0200

Tlouwana Camp was conceptualised and built by owners Luke and Danny Riggs. The camp consists of seven classic safari tents and one extra-large family tent. The camp will mesmerise you with the brilliant stars of the African night skies, the roar of lions at night and the raucous of bird song first thing in the mornings. The camp offers a communal lounge and dining area where hearty meals are served three times per day. The raised wooden platform at the water hole is an ideal spot for game viewing and sundowners, especially as the dusk closes in and the spotlights turn the water hole into your own private Discovery Channel. The dining room, bar, and refreshing swimming pool are a few other favourites among our guests.

When the camp itself is not yet satisfying your sense of adventure, you can choose from our morning boat cruises or afternoon game drives in Chobe National Park, a day trip to Victoria Falls, or even a cultural bicycle tour to nearby Lesoma Village

Whichever way you choose to experience Botswana, you can be sure to bump into quite a few elephants along the way, especially in Chobe National Park!

Chobe National Park is home to Africa's largest elephant population and houses between 50 000 and 120 000 elephants. The park also has a variety of habitats ranging from extremely dry savannah to cooler woodland areas. This creates unparalleled biodiversity. Chobe is home to four of the big five species, namely: elephants (of course), lions, leopards and buffalos, accompanied by zebras, hyenas and various antelope and buck species. Tlouwana’s game drives and river safaris on the majestic Chobe River enable guests to experience nature in an exciting and awe-inspiring way.

Luke, Danny and their staff strive to create a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests by ensuring personalised attention to guests at all time. Tlouwana offers an all-inclusive African safari experience that takes care of all meals, drinks, transportation and activities - giving guests the freedom to experience their Botswana safari without the added stress of unnecessary logistics.