My first impression of Chobe Safari Lodge,
located in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park was like I had just
stumbled into a day dream. It felt like
a desert mirage after all the travelling we had done. The perfection of the
place is like nothing I had ever experienced.
There is a healthy blend of stone-work and
vanished wood that stays true to the natural aesthetics of its environs. The
spectacular African art and sculptures had my eyes almost pop out of their
sockets with amazement. The service delivery
was top-notch. I looked at a receptionist with wonder; I had no idea that a
human smile could spread so wide. I
savoured my first slice of heaven; a truly 5-star experience.
The General Manager, Kim Allen is an
energetic, intriguing individual; she was everywhere all at once, managing,
directing, organising everything like a conductor on an opera stage. In the spirit of her perfectionism, the entire
lodge runs like a well-oiled machine bustling with life and well-being. My
prior experience with 5-star hotels had made me feel like I was in transit,
with the hotel staff impatient to get rid of me for more clients; at Chobe, it was
the opposite. I wanted to stay longer and enjoy the retreat with nature all
around me. Perhaps it was my imagination but I thought I saw the receptionist
pout when it was time to leave.
(End of Part I)
Chobe has nailed it,i pray nothing changes in the next 20 years.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too. My hat off to them for what they have done with the place
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