We discovered this gem in the Southern Chobe bordering the famous Savuti region. Perched on a granite hill amongst baobabs and other large trees the rooms and lounge/dining area provide a great view over a water hole and the surrounding kalahari bush. We had comfortable rooms and the fans assisted well with the heat. Yes, we visited in suicide month, so it was comfortably hot, thank you.
We were blessed during the visit with some wonderful sightings. We flew to Ghoha from Kasane along the Chobe, over the Linyanti and then onto the hills and Savuti. We had a great flight despite the bad viz thanks to the smoke and dust in the air.
Close to the main lodge is a second large water hole with an open hide. The hide is not ideal for photography as it is not placed sympathetic to the evening or morning light. Despite that there is some wonderful activity at this hole both in the morning and the afternoon. We spent four wonderful sessions there. Some of the activities are:
- Tawny eagles and yellow billed kite targeting the many doves;
- Roan antelope
- Elephant,
- Honey badger
- Leopard
- Pelican
- Lion, including extensive mating session
- Elephant
- Buffalo
- Giraffe
- Eland
- Zebra
- Kudu and many other birds and smaller antelope
We took a trip to Savuti channel and had some good sightings but nothing to beat the resident hide.
Finally one cannot write about Ghoha and not mention the majestic baobabs near the lodge and vicinity. Last but not least one must mention Abraham and Nanette and their wonderful staff who went out of their way to make our trip and stay a memorable one. Food was great and accommodation luxurious with no detail to small. Ghoha Hills is definitely worth a visit if not only for that water hole!
The evening with the mating session was sublime as we had a tawny eagle kill, the long mating sessions, a wonderful sunset with a very large elephant herd and even a pelican! One of those wonderful moments you can only have id you get out there. To cherish for sure!
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