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Perched high on the eastern side of the Ghoha Hills, this hilltop retreat boasts unparalleled 180 degree views across the savannah and the natural waterhole which attracts wildlife year round. To the south east of the lodge, the Savuti Marsh beckons with its unique game viewing opportunities. The Marsh is a relic of an inland lake which is fed by the Savuti channel. Covered by extensive savannah and rolling grasslands, the wildlife is dynamic year round. The dry and wet seasons change the scenery and offer sightings of the annual migrations of zebras and predators. Elegance abounds in the eleven well-appointed canvas suites, which have been elevated on wooden decks, ensuring spectacular sunrise views. An exclusive and intimate ambience permeate this understated luxury lodge affording even the most discerning of travellers to Botswana a truly unique safari experience. Ghoha Hills is an eco lodge, using solar power for minimum impact to the environment. The lodge blends into the natural environment whilst maintaining the integrity of the pristine natural bush.
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Nestled in a secluded spot with panoramic savannah views, Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans hotel is celebrated for its luxurious and comfortable rooms that offer breathtaking vistas, particularly of the waterhole. Many guests are charmed by the lodge's open design and the warm, inviting atmosphere enhanced by the staff's fireside singing.
While opinions on value differ, the service garners universal acclaim for being attentive and professional. The lodge's amenities, including luxurious tents and eco-friendly practices, are also highly praised by travelers.
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We stayed at Ghoha Hills Lodge for two nights for the third time in August 2024 and really enjoyed every minute. Everything was just right! The location alone with the panoramic view over the savannah and the view to a waterhole - you could sit there for hours and watch nature. We would especially like to mention the people who make Ghoha Hills what it is. Edwin, the manager, always answered our questions about nature and the land willingly and competently. The friendly crew made our stay extremely pleasant with excellent cuisine and attentive service. The guides deserve special mention, as their extensive experience and broad knowledge made the game drives, which were individually designed to the guests' wishes, truly unforgettable. We learned so much more about life in the savannah than on many other game drives! This time we had the great pleasure of meeting the owners of the lodge, whose generosity and love for Botswana's wilderness clearly breathes Ghoha Hills!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 17 Dec 2024
Dear 91michael2014 It was great hosting you for the third time. Meeting the owners and being hosted by Edwin - how amazing. Our guides are very special and good that you enjoyed our cuisine and game drives. Warm regards Ghoha Hills Team
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Very nice lodge up on the hill with an outstanding view and the animals came to the water hole every day which was in front of our balcony. The staff were wonderful and the food served at the table was delicious. Our guide Kennedy told us all about animals, footprints and old medicine use of plants which was very interesting. Every day he took us on two jeep safaris where we saw lots of animals including lion cubs. We will gladly return to this camp which has everything, nothing is missing, the tents are large and very nicely furnished.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ghoha Hills has such an amazing location, beautifully perched on a red clay hill overlooking the surrounding plains. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and had a phenomenal view of a water hole which was perfect for sunsets and animal watching. The food was the best out of all of the camps we visited (chef Hope did such an amazing job). This choir was also our favorite out of the camps- their singing brought me to tears. Allen, our guide, was so warm, educational, and had such an enthusiasm for wildlife. He made our stay above and beyond special, and we are so grateful to have gotten to know him. The magic of Ghoha Hills is due not only to the natural beauty, but to the staff who deeply touched our hearts. There were many tears shed when the time came to leave. I hope to be able to return to this magical place again!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 15 Jan 2024
Dear tatumr472 Thank you for this fabulous review. Chef Hope is amazing, good food on safari is a must. It is great that you found Allen going above & beyond and our staff delivered the exceptional. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm regards ghoha Hills Team
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We stayed at Ghoha Hills for three nights at the end of our bucket list trip to Africa. It was a fantastic end to our trip. Once we arrived to camp our amazing hosts escorted us to our rooms and got us situated. The rooms are what I would consider luxury tents with a wonderful view of the watering hole (the resort provides for this for the animals). It's a busy spot all day long. The level of service we received was five star, a welcome fire and song for our first dinner was a special touch, the food was all presented wonderfully and tasted amazing. There was no shortage of food or drink. The Safari's themselves were amazing! We were blessed to see so many amazing creatures, and our guide Kennedy was very knowledgeable. The highlight was the watering hole station where we had a happy hour cocktail and got to view the animals up close. All in all, Edwin and his staff were amazing and I would not hesitate to recommend Ghoha Hills as part of your trip to Botswana.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Responded 21 Oct 2024
Dear slimstravels Wow thank you for this superb review. Delighted you enjoyed our waterholes and all they had to offer. Ticking some boxes on this bucket list trip with five star service, amazing food and game drives is what Edwin and his team are know for. Thank you for the recommendation Warm regards The Ghoha Hills Team
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We fell in love with Ghoha Hills Savuti. Our flight to Maun didn’t land on time so we got to the lodge’s airstrip a little later than expected. Our guide, Ran, explained that there wouldn’t be time for a game drive that afternoon after we settled in at the lodge, so he offered to take his time driving us to the lodge and show us some animals on the way. We saw lions, elephants, several types of antelopes, zebras, a jackal, hornbills and more just driving from the airstrip to the lodge.
The location is breathtaking, the rooms and views are amazing, and the staff is so attentive and kind. Not just making sure all your needs are taken care of, but genuinely warm and caring. The lodge is especially impressive because it runs on solar power.
The food was delicious; morning tea and sundowners were served out on the game drives!
Ran continued to deliver in terms of tracking the animals and getting us close to, but at a safe distance from, the animals. He was so knowledgeable about creatures from termites to elephants.
I cannot imagine a better experience. We’re so grateful that our travel agent chose Ghoha Hills for us!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 27 Jun 2024
Dear Rebecca99Seattle Many thanks for the fabulous review! Great feeling to know you had the best experience and our staff delivered our warm hospitality we are known for. Warm regards Ghoha Hills Team
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Ghoha hills We were welcomed by all members of staff standing on the steps and singing a delightful welcome song in Setswana. It brought tears to our eyes after a long and difficult journey with a one year old baby. Everything about this place was exceptional: the accommodation, beautifully decorated room well secluded from the next one, with just everything you need, the comfortable large bed with a mosquito net around it, very important in this area, the location, wonderful views from the bedroom. We just loved the place. When it was time for an aperitif we were treated to more songs and dance around the fire. We were asked to give our washing and as we had already spent one week moving from one hôtel to another this was so welcome, our washing came back just a few hours later, no charge all part of the service. And then of course, I must talk about the staff, every member of staff was kind welcoming and very helpful I would like to mention Kennedy especially who took us on two safaris and was a mine of knowledge. We asked him thousands of questions and he answered them all very patiently. Ghoha hills will remain my favourite place where we stayed in Botswana, it was just FABULOUS. We feel still connected with Ghoha hills as my daughter recorded the singers and my grandson watches it two or three times a day. Wonderful memories! We thought when we booked Ghoha hills that the price was high however having experienced this lodge and all the service they have provided we think it was excellent value for money
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Ghoha Hills S, Guest Relations Manager at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 14 Apr 2020
Dear Thera1974 So happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at Ghoha Hills. Thank you for this amazing review and wonderful that we will remain your favourite place of stay in Botswana. Our valuable staff at Ghoha hills thank you for acknowledging them. Enjoy your wonderful memories. Warm regards Ghoha hills team
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NOGATSSAA PANS-Top notch staff including manager Ketshele, guide Vincent, chefs Angel and Max who prepared great meals and snacks. TH kept us “hydrated” . All the while they were so friendly and accommodating while still running a tight ( read safely concious) ship. Loved the open airy, almost Scandinavian decor. The viewing platform above the bush bar was great too. If you wanted to observe animals at the lodge for the day instead of going for a game drive one day, this is the environment for you too! It was not overrun with other tourists. Our group was the only group there! By the time we left on the third morning we felt so close to the place! The down side is that it is remote . Worth the trip though!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 27 Jun 2024
Dear Excursion22668697956 Thank you for the review for our sister Nogatsaa pans Lodge. We appreciate this. Warm regards The Ghoha Hills Team
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In early October, we spent two nights at Ghoha Hills Lodge as self-drivers. The journey was adventurous, manageable with a 4WD and some experience. Ghoha Hills Lodge in Botswana exceeded our expectations in every aspect. The manager and the guides on the game drives demonstrated impressive professionalism and passion for wildlife. The accommodations were comfortable, the food was top-notch, and the breathtaking landscape completed an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 03 Dec 2023
Dear VolkerSp Wonderful review and thank you for the recommendation. Our staff are pleased they exceeded your expectations of your stay with us. Top notch food is a big component of a fabulous safari experience - happy we delivered for you. Warm regards The Ghoha Hills Team
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We had a two night stay at Ghoha Hills, a very lovely spot with the tents perched on the side of the hill at elevation approx 3090 feet. The lodge looks down on the local watering hole and across the savanna.
The tents are well appointed. There is a beautiful common area / dining area and bar where you can use Wi-Fi and charge your devices.
Kennedy, our guide, was fantastic. We had a games drive our way to the camp from the airstrip and we saw zebras, ostrich, wildebeest, giraffes and many birds. Upon arrival at Ghoha we had lunch made by our wonderful Chef Hope. We had dinner by the fire pit accompanied with great wine from South Africa. After dinner, we learned that it was Hope’s birthday. We sang happy birthday to her and we danced and sang with the staff around the fire pit.
We opted for the all day game drive and stopped by a 1500-year-old baobob tree to stretch our legs and had our morning snack. We saw Sekoti the famous male lion born without a tassel on his tail. We followed Sekoti quite a distance while he was looking for his 3 brothers but didn’t see his brothers. We had a beautiful lunch among the zebra, wildebeest and elephants under a large Acacia tree. We made a stop to see rock paintings that had been done by bushmen. What a day!
Two days was not long enough for a stay at Ghoha. Edwin, the manager, and Kennedy, Chef Hope and the rest of the staff were great and they made us feel like old friends.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 10 May 2023
Dear Sharonearly Many thanks for this great review - the Ghoha Hills team sure do appreciate this. Glad you enjoyed all that Ghoha Hills stands for. Warm Regards
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I cannot fault this lodge. The lodges were extremely clean with the most amazing view. The food was very good with matching wine suggestions. A fire pit in the evening with singing some evenings, extremely well managed and friendly staff and a very knowledgeable guide all added to make this a memorable stay for us. We would highly recommend it.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, Marketing at Ghoha Hills / Nogatsaa Pans
Responded 16 Oct 2024
DearKayD811 Thank you for this great review and recommendation. Edwin and his team value your feedback. Warm regards The Ghoha Hills Team
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Dear Alexandra123,
Thank you for your message. Please find the information you require below:
1) How far is it from Livingstone? Livingstone to Ghoha Hills is approx 212km’s (4hrs 50mins)
2) Is it worth the extra travel time for a two days visit? Yes definitely– to experience the world famous Savuti Marsh
3) What is the best way to travel to Ghoha Hills Savuti from Livingstone (rent a car or coordinate a ride) with a 4x4 vehicle, Tarred road from Livingstone to Kachikau, 50km of dirt road from Kachikau to Ghoha gate and 7km’s from Ghoha gate to Ghoha Hills Lodge.
4) Any recommendations for booking a Safari during the visit? Any help would be much appreciated! I hope we are able to make it work! Thank you! Two nights at Ghoha Hills Lodge is advisable for a full day game drive at the Savuti Marsh.
Regards,
The Ghoha Hills team
There are more places to choose from in the Chobe National Park area.
PRICE RANGE
R 23,416 - R 31,022 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BotswanaNorth-West DistrictChobe National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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