Bakwena’s main area, and all 15 rooms, are built on raised decks to make the most of its riverfront location. It is a secluded oasis hidden away among the riverine forest. The lodge has been crafted in an ecologically responsible way, and this was of the utmost importance to the owners. The chalets were built utilizing the ecobeam method, which uses a pole structure and sandbag infill, which not only is a good thermo regulator but was one of the most eco-friendly methods available when constructing. No harmful chemicals were used to treat the wood, materials were sourced as locally as possible, some furniture has been made on site, and the lodge used solar energy and has implemented recycling projects.
The 15 chalets are made up of ten “River View Chalets”, which, as the name suggests, all face the Chobe River and five “Treetop Chalets”, which are raised on stilts 3m off the ground to give the feeling of being in the tree canopy. Within these rooms, there is one family room and a honeymoon chalet. Much care and thought has been taken over the details in decorating the rooms, and they have a light, modern feel with authentic African touches.
