Travel Reference
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the camp has gone downhill in recent years and the campsites, bar, traditional restaurant
and two-storey chalets have all seen better days. Mbiroba is 3km from Seronga village.
BORDER CROSSING: THE OKAVANGO
PANHANDLE
The
Mohembo-Shakawe Gate
(6am to 6pm) is generally hassle-free, but remember when calculating the border
post's opening hours that Namibia is one hour behind Botswana from late May to the end of August. As always,
coming into Botswana your car will be searched for fresh meat, fresh fruit and dairy products (all of which will be
confiscated if found), and you may be required to walk through a soda solution (and drive your car through the
same) as part of measures to protect the country from foot-and-mouth disease.
Drotsky's Cabins $$$
Offline map
( 683 0226; drotsky@botsnet.bw; campsite per person P125, chalets & A-frames from
P1250; )
This lovely, welcoming lodge lies beside a channel of the Okavango River,
about 5km southeast of Shakawe and about 4km east of the main road. Set amid a thick
riverine forest, it's very secluded, with fabulous birdwatching and fine views across the
reeds and papyrus. The chalets have air-con; the A-frames are fan only. Boats can be ren-
ted and the bar-restaurant serves breakfast/lunch/dinner for P120/150/170. The campsite is
similarly attractive and there's a boat to take you to the restaurant in the evening.
LODGE & CAMPGROUND
LODGE
Xaro Lodge $$$
Offline map
( 683 0226; xarolodge@info.bw; luxury tents P1250)
Run by the son of the owners of
Drotsky's Cabins, this lodge is remote - about 10km downstream from Drotksy's - but se-
rene and extremely picturesque. Accommodation is in several clean and tidy 'luxury' tents
that surround a modest bar- restaurant . The main activity at the lodge is fishing, though it
also makes for a great retreat and there's good birdwatching in the vicinity. Boat transfers
from Drotksy's Cabins cost P20 per person.
CAMPGROUND
Guma Lagoon Camp $$$
Offline map
