Pangolin Chobe Hotel

Pangolin Chobe Hotel The Chobe's most innovative lodge specialising in wildlife photography.
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Four Years. Four Wins. One Incredible Team.We are thrilled to announce that the Pangolin Chobe Hotel has been named Bots...
06/09/2026

Four Years. Four Wins. One Incredible Team.

We are thrilled to announce that the Pangolin Chobe Hotel has been named Botswana's Leading Hotel for the fourth consecutive year!

Our very own Walter Aaron and Thatayaone Jongman proudly represented the Pangolin family at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, held at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar.

This award belongs to every member of our dedicated team, whose passion, warmth, and commitment create unforgettable experiences for our guests every single day. It also belongs to our wonderful guests from around the world. Thank you for choosing Pangolin Chobe Hotel, for trusting us with your safari experience, and for your continued support over the years. We couldn't have achieved this without you.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in us.

Meet the most well-behaved guest at the bar!Taking centre stage in our upstairs bar is a formidable wooden pangolin, qui...
02/09/2026

Meet the most well-behaved guest at the bar!

Taking centre stage in our upstairs bar is a formidable wooden pangolin, quietly keeping a watchful eye over guests as they relax after another unforgettable day on safari.

He's become one of the hotel's favourite residents, a popular photo stop, and a constant reminder of the remarkable animal that inspired everything we do.



Images by Photo Host, Reece 📷

As the sun dips below the horizon, the pool glows, the fire crackles to life, and the deck is set for another unforgetta...
26/08/2026

As the sun dips below the horizon, the pool glows, the fire crackles to life, and the deck is set for another unforgettable evening under the African sky.

After a day spent photographing the incredible wildlife of Chobe, there's no better place to unwind than around our sunken fire pit. It's here that strangers become friends, favourite sightings are relived, photography tips are exchanged, and stories from safaris past are shared long into the evening.

This is more than dinner. It's the perfect ending to a perfect day in the bush.

Pull up a chair, pour your favourite drink, and let the magic of The Chobe continue long after the sun has set.



Images by Photo Host, Reece 📷

Every photograph has a story to tell...At the heart of Pangolin Chobe Hotel lies our wildlife photography gallery, where...
19/08/2026

Every photograph has a story to tell...

At the heart of Pangolin Chobe Hotel lies our wildlife photography gallery, where every image is more than just a beautiful photograph.

Featuring inspiring work from our resident Pangolin Photo Hosts and world-renowned wildlife photographers, the gallery has been carefully curated to showcase different styles, techniques, and creative approaches.

But here's what makes it truly unique...

Simply scan the QR code beside each image to hear the photographer tell the story behind the shot. Discover the challenges they faced, the settings they used, the patience it took, and the moment everything came together.

It's like having some of the world's best wildlife photographers guide you through their creative process, one image at a time.

Who knows? It might just inspire your next award-winning photograph.



Images by Photo Host, Moses 📷

19/08/2026

Happy 15th Birthday, Pangolin Photo Safaris! 🎉🥂

Today, the team at the Pangolin Chobe Hotel is celebrating an incredible milestone, 15 years of Pangolin Photo Safaris!

From humble beginnings to becoming one of Africa's leading wildlife photography experiences, it's been an extraordinary journey built on passion, friendship, and a shared love for the wild.

Congratulations to Guts and Toby on this remarkable achievement. To think it all started with a vision, plenty of determination, and yes...Guts standing outside Spar holding his little signs! Look how far that dream has come.

It is a true privilege to be part of the Pangolin family, and we're incredibly proud to celebrate this special day alongside you.

Here's to 15 unforgettable years, and to many, many more adventures, photographs, friendships, and memories still to come.

Happy Birthday, Pangolin Photo Safaris!

Celebrating 15 Years of Pangolin Photo Safaris! Every great journey begins with a single moment. For us, it began around...
19/08/2026

Celebrating 15 Years of Pangolin Photo Safaris!

Every great journey begins with a single moment.

For us, it began around a campfire in January 2011, when Gerhard "Guts" Swanepoel and Toby Jermyn met for the very first time. They left that evening not only infused with the scent of mopane smoke, but with the spark of an idea that would become Pangolin Photo Safaris.

They agreed there was only one place to bring that vision to life, and that was The Chobe River, in Botswana.

And just eight short months after that first meeting, the boat you see in this picture was launched.

Fifteen years on, we've welcomed thousands of photographers, explored some of Africa’s (and the world's) most spectacular wilderness areas, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary people who have joined us along the way. From our dedicated management team, guides, photo hosts, skippers, hospitality team and office staff to the many talented individuals who continue to share our vision today. You are the heart of Pangolin Photo Safaris. Your passion, commitment and friendship have shaped who we are and made this journey possible. Thank you!

And to every guest who has travelled with us over the past 15 years, thank you for trusting us with your photo safari adventure. You have become part of the Pangolin family, and we are truly grateful for your support.

Here's to the next chapter, more unforgettable moments, and many more years of sharing Africa (and beyond) through the lens.

16/08/2026

A welcome fit for royalty 👑

From the moment you arrive at Pangolin Chobe Hotel, you're not just checking in, you're becoming part of the Pangolin family.

We can't wait to welcome you.



Reel by Photo Host, Reece 🎬

We're incredibly proud to share that Pangolin Chobe Hotel has been recognised with the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Aw...
12/08/2026

We're incredibly proud to share that Pangolin Chobe Hotel has been recognised with the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2026!

This award is presented to accommodations, attractions, and restaurants that consistently receive outstanding reviews from travellers and rank among the top 10% of properties worldwide on Tripadvisor.

To our incredible team, thank you. Your passion, dedication, and genuine hospitality are at the heart of every guest experience, and this recognition belongs to each and every one of you.

And to our wonderful guests from around the world, thank you for choosing Pangolin Chobe Hotel, for sharing your experiences, and for your continued support. Your kind reviews, recommendations, and encouragement inspire us to keep delivering unforgettable moments in one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

This award belongs to all of you.

We're incredibly proud to share that the Pangolin Voyager Houseboat has been nominated for Africa's Best River Cruise Sh...
10/08/2026

We're incredibly proud to share that the Pangolin Voyager Houseboat has been nominated for Africa's Best River Cruise Ship 2026 at the World Cruise Awards. CLICK HERE TO VOTE: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/voyager-fb

After celebrating multiple years of recognition for the Pangolin Chobe Hotel, we're thrilled to see the newest member of the Pangolin family receive this prestigious honour after just one year on the Chobe River.

Please take a moment to support the Voyager by casting your vote before 21 August, and help our sister property bring home the Award!

The Future of Wildlife Photography starts here!A huge congratulations to Moses Lebitla, Reece Matthews, and Tamia Game W...
06/08/2026

The Future of Wildlife Photography starts here!

A huge congratulations to Moses Lebitla, Reece Matthews, and Tamia Game Wright, who have officially been promoted to full-time Pangolin Photo Hosts. To mark this exciting milestone, each was presented with a brand-new Canon camera and lens as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.

These promotions reflect Pangolin Photo Safaris' ongoing commitment to investing in young Batswana talent and creating meaningful, long-term careers in wildlife photography and tourism.

"Seeing young Batswana grow from interns into fully-fledged Pangolin Photo Hosts is exactly why we do what we do. We're incredibly proud to give back in this way, and even prouder of what Moses, Reece and Tamia have achieved." Gerhard "Guts" Swanepoel, Co-Founder, Pangolin Photo Safaris

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