Located 60 km from the town of Kasane, Muchenje Campsite and Cottages is close to the Ngoma Gate of the Chobe National Park. Muchenje Campsite and Cottages offers three self-catering units, each featuring an open-plan kitchenette that is equipped with an oven, toaster and refrigerator. The units have an en suite bathroom with outdoor shower and a covered veranda with beautiful garden views. Muchenje is located within 63 km of Kasane, which is the nearest large town offering amenities and restaurants, accessed via the national park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
High score for Muchenje
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  • Urszula
    Switzerland Switzerland
    located in an area with lots of birds, well equipped kitchen. Appreciated the small shop on site as well. Hayden the manager explained well what to expect on self drive along Chobe river
  • Cornelis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The overcomplete cottage was very nice, also giving us good future options to consider when we go back to this region. You can prepare basically anything at the cottages. The lookout is also great during sunsets down at the marsh.
  • Gary
    South Africa South Africa
    Location was perfect to explore Chobe from the Southern end of the park. Also close to Ngoma Gate which is convienient and there is now a new fuel stop very close by. We stayed in the self-catering but we looked at the campsites and ablutions and...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Haydn Willans

9.1
9.1
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Haydn Willans
As a family, we have put our hearts into setting up Muchenje Campsite and Cottages. It has taken 5 years as a family to build it all from the ground up. We want to share this peace and experience of being close to Africa's bush with our guests. We have lived in the area for 23 years and would love to make your trip unique and special. We cannot promise big game viewing from your room or campsite, but we can show you the little wonders and quiet solitude of the African bush. We feel a tie to the village that we are situated near and it is our policy to employ all of our staff from the nearby villages. We hope that you can see their culture and hear their stories and know this land as more than just a game-viewing destination. But as the Tswana proverb says '-Ke utlwile ga e tshwane le ke bonye ka matlho.- I heard is not the same as I saw.' You are always welcome to come and visit and experience our corner of Botswana for yourself.
Born and raised in Africa, it is imprinted on my heart and I love to share it. As a family we love the outdoors, camping, bird watching and fishing together. This is why we live in the bush and want to share our home with you.
We are just 7km from the entrance to the Chobe National Park, where we can show you the routes to take to see the most amazing wildlife. Take it slow and enjoy the little things; how comically human the baboons are and how the tiny waders flit across the river bank. While also seeing hundreds of elephants. Muchenje is 60km from Kasane where you can do an evening boat cruise on the beautiful Chobe and be back with us for dinner. There is also Caracal World of Wildlife, where you can cuddle a bushbaby and learn from the researchers. You can do a day trip to the Victoria Falls and witness Mosi-oa-Tunya , the Smoke that Thunders.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Muchenje Self Catering Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Chapel/shrine
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    Food & Drink
    • Snack bar
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Tour desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Shops
    • Minimarket on site
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Muchenje Self Catering Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 09:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Muchenje Self Catering Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    A prepayment deposit via online secure link (Virtual Card Services Pty Ltd) is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any bank transfer instructions.

    Please inform Muchenje Self Catering Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Muchenje Self Catering Cottages

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Muchenje Self Catering Cottages on this page.

    • Yes, Muchenje Self Catering Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Muchenje Self Catering Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

    • Muchenje Self Catering Cottages is 0.7 miles from the centre of Muchenje. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Muchenje Self Catering Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Muchenje Self Catering Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Muchenje Self Catering Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool

    • Muchenje Self Catering Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.