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Chobe Game Lodge improves game sightings in an innovative new way

At one time or another – even during the finest sightings – we’ve all found ourselves annoyed by the roof or perturbed by the pole of the game vehicle. As much as we’ve appreciated the roof’s ability to shade us from the sun, protect us from the rain and generally keep us comfortable, sometimes we just wish it wasn’t there. Yes, we can crop our photographs and yes, the person sitting next to us is always more than happy to move a couple of centimetres to provide the perfect shot, but sometimes we just wish we could stand up for a better view.

Chobe Game Lodge takes all aspects of guest comfort very seriously and has recently been looking at additional ways to improve our guests’ experience. That’s why Chobe Game Lodge is the only safari operator in Chobe National Park to have introduced these new weather proofed and sky roofed game viewers.

Each vehicle has been fitted with a new canvas roof which rolls back to give each row of seats its own sunroof. For the perfect 360 degree view the guests simply stand on the seats – which come complete with roll-up seat protectors to keep the seat clean – and enjoy Chobe National Park from an entirely different perspective. This adds a whole new dimension to the game viewing experience, and, of course, allows for better photographic positioning, especially for birdlife.

When the vehicle is on the move and all three sun roofs are rolled back, our guests can enjoy the beautiful sunshine as well as a sense of being open to the environment. On the other hand, when the rainclouds roll in or the winds get up, the guests get to enjoy the beauty of this African paradise through the protective and crystal clear rain shields which roll down from the roof.